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Link 2011
Posted November 28th, 2011 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
What happens when you get 62 pastors’ kids, aka “PKs” (55 teens and 7 leaders), together for a weekend? You have a whole lot of fun and make friendships that will last a lifetime. LINK 2011 did just that on the weekend of September 23-25… Read More »
Baptism in Shediac Bay
Posted November 21st, 2011 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
It was quite a day we had today. Despite the nor’easter, a little snow, 6 foot storm surge, a lot rain and stinging sleet we had great morning crowd that celebrated in worship and we welcomed 4 new members to our fellowship. We welcome Terry… Read More »
Conversation with Dr. Brian MacArthur
Posted November 21st, 2011 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
Recently we sat down with Dr. Brian MacArthur, President of Crandall University, to talk about what the past ten years has been like as President of a growing university. Brian has decided not to renew his position for another term and will step down at… Read More »
Dialogue on Climate Change
Posted November 17th, 2011 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
On October 24th, Dr. Lois Mitchell (CABC – Public Witness and Social Concern; CBM – Justice Initiatives Coordinator) was in Ottawa to participate in an Interfaith Forum on Faith and Climate. This one day event, organized by the Canadian Council of Churches, brought Canadian faith… Read More »
Weekend for Hope at First Cornwallis
Posted November 17th, 2011 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
On September 10, 2011 thirty eight people gathered at First Cornwallis Baptist to put on bright orange T-Shirts and spend their day serving the community. The event, organized by the Christian Education Committee, was timed to match the tenth anniversary of 9/11 as a way… Read More »
News From CBM
Posted November 13th, 2011 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
Over the past few weeks, Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) has posted and sent out some important updates that we wanted to pass on to you. Below are highlighted recent announcements regarding Global Field Staff, an announcement about the appointment of a new president and an… Read More »
Conversations – Dr. Brian MacArthur, Crandall University
Posted November 8th, 2011 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
A conversation with Dr. Brian MacArthur (President, Crandall University 2001-2011) and Dr. Peter Reid (Executive Minister, CABC). Listen as Dr. MacArthur talks about his time as President and what the future may hold. To view the video of this podcast, go to our vimeo (http://vimeo.com/channels/atlanticbaptist)… Read More »
Transition Team
Posted November 4th, 2011 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
In August, 2011 at Oasis assembly, our churches bravely embraced change. The Council of Convention brought forward a Senior Staff Restructuring Proposal which represented a strong vision for future ministry in Atlantic Canada and the delegates said a resounding yes to that vision. The following… Read More »
News from Nerepis
Posted October 27th, 2011 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
Nerepis Baptist Church Yard/Bake Sale — On Saturday, October 2nd, our church had a yard sale/bake sale for our community. We had a lot of contributions from people in our congregation, including some delicious homemade bread, cookies, and whoopee pies! Though it was a wet,… Read More »
Baptism Celebration at Sackville
Posted October 26th, 2011 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
On Aug 14 2011, history was repeated when Sackville United Baptist Church held a Baptism celebration in Hefler’s Millpond. A beautiful sunny day greeted members of our congregation at the water’s edge while Pastor Marlene Knowles and Deacon Roy Lounsbury led 3 believers into the… Read More »