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Hi all,
Well yesterday's service was nice, even though I wasn't completely satisfied with it. The sermon was entitled "Holiday Adventures." I talked about the vacation Peggy and I recently went on. I tried ti highlight all the misfortunes and all the things that went wrong, then I wanted to tell of how we did not get discouraged, even though the vacation was terrible, we still enjoyed it and had a great time, having a bad time. The scripture I used was suggested by Daine Prime; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; "Don't Quench the Spirit."

I think I might have, no I know I had too much of a person story and not enough of God and Jesus. The music was wonderful. The congregation sounded good, the choir was good and thank you Tanya for singing during ther offering - you were good also - always.

The Thankfulness Time had a variety of thankful people and things to be thankful for. I did feel the presense of ther Lord (yesterday), but was didappointed with my message.

Well on Saturday, Corey, Christy and myself took nine youth to the Valley for games and a youth event at Centreville Baptist. We left around 12 noon and drove to Greenwood and played Lazer Tag, pool and other games at Roo's Playhouse in the mall. Left there and drove Centreville, got some ice creal cones and then to the concert. They said it was Contempary Christain music; I would say it was Christian ROCK. Loud, very loud for me. The youth seemed to have a great time, lots of laughs and guy talk in the Corey van, while Christy took the girls and seemed to be much more behaved themselves. The guys on the other hand were not. I, as Pastor, tried to keep them all on the straight and narrow, but Corey was not helpful. You know how easilt he is lead astray.

Well after the concert we drove home arriving after 12:00 midnight. Corey and I have some other things planned with the youth this summer. We will all have a good time.

Got to go now, remember God loves you all very much.

Blessings upon you all;
Pastor Brother Brian

Thanks again

I was thinking last night after posting, did I forget someone. Thank you Donna Jean for pointing out that I had indeed left out some very important people.

Soooooo.....

Thank you Donna Jean for soming all that way for this special day of mine and the NTBC. Andrew, Cody and Victoria all came and i was delighted to see the new and improved Donna Jean. Love you much.

Thank you Brother Rockey for coming also. Rockey and I have grown closer since my move and even close since I bought my bike. I love you Brother, like a brother. Thanks as well to Rockey's wife, Mary for coming.

Thank you LInda and Duck for attending. You guys are beginning to be commom place at this church. I love you both. And Mahalya, thank you so much for the wonderful gift. I will use that book alot.

Thank you so much Amy for coming and seeing our church and house. This move was very tough; leaving friends and family behind - but I am where I am suppose to be and where God wants me. Please come down again and just visit and then Peggy and I, and you and Archie can take a tour on the motorbikes. Love you so much, as well.

AND

Thank you Peggy for standing beside me through all these years and all my crazy ideas and stupid things I have done. I am nothing without you. I love you beyond what words can express.

Thank you my darling daughter, Tanya. You make being a father easy and so fulfilling. I am also thankful for your encouragement and support through all of this. I am glad you are "home" for a while. I do love you so much.

I also thank the Lord, God Almighty, for everything He has done in my life, and for blessing me with everyone I have mentioned.

Blessings to you all!
PBB

And Finally!

Hi y’all, yes I know it’s been a while since my last update. That slow, relaxed country life, out here in the sticks, has been very busy.

Over the last few weeks, I have had my graduation, my 47th birthday, my 27th Wedding Anniversary, a week’s vacation, the open-house for the parsonage; and finally, my Induction Service.

And in the mean-time, we have been having the Marriage Enrichment Course every week, planning for a Married Couples Retreat, I have began my visitations, having regular Sunday services; as well as planning something very special for the Sunday night service in August.

So for a quiet, little country church, it sure is busy doing the Lord’s work.

My birthday was quite a day with no less than 4 cakes; one which included pickle-toppings from my great niece, Mahalya.

Then Peggy and I went on a short vacation. We attended a Pastor’s and spouse’s retreat in Yarmouth for 3 days and 2 nights (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). Left there, “sailed’ across on The Cat to Bar Habour, Maine, drove up through Maine into New Brunswick and then back home to Nova Scotia.

The Father’s Day service was very moving and meaningful. I just lost it when I asked all the father’s to stand and then all those who loved these men to stand – and everyone in the sanctuary stood. It was an amazing sight, a special moment and made me think of my day who has passed-on.

The Induction Service in the afternoon was truly, truly amazing. The community was well represented and people from various churches attended the coming together of a pastor and a church; all lead by God’s wonderful grace and love.

Christy did an absolutely perfect job leading the service. I think she looked very comfortable behind the pulpit and I am very thankful to her for everything that she, Corey, Lauren, Levon and Elizebeth has done for Peggy and I since coming here.

April did a great job explaining how everything came to pass, and how hard the search committee worked to find such a great pastor; so loving, understanding and humble ☺ Thank you April, Craig and Mya for your support and love as well. You made the transition so easy for us. Thanks.

Corey also did a great job in relaying the thoughts of the deacons. He too looked quite comfortable at the pulpit. I also that the deacons for their undying support and guidance to me. I feel this deacon’s board in one of a kind. Thanks so much, Teddy, Larry, Corey and Arthur.

Speaking of Arthur; I think Arthur should record and release the song he sang on Sunday. What a message he brought through that song. Arthur, I consider you a friend, a colleague, someone I can aspire to, and yesterday, you were my father, as you ministered to me through that song. Thank you so much for allowing me to be your friend and your brother in Christ.

The quartet sounded sooo good. To Larry, Arthur, Teddy and Linda, I know I only gave you a few days notice, but I really do appreciate your willingness to this that for me. The song was very encouraging, and everyone listen so intently. The service would not have been complete without all four of you. Thank you so very much.

I am so proud of the job the choir did on “In Christ Alone!” I consider myself so very blessed to have such a choir to minister with me. Any song that I have brought to them, they have been cooperative to learned it, and sang it with such confidence and heart.

Yesterday I waited for the part where they went down low (on that one line), and then bursting forth in glorious Day.

That’s what yesterday was all about. It was not about me (or any minister), it was about God blessing this church, as the New Tusket Baptist Church “bursting forth in glorious Day.” That Day was yesterday, and that Day was God’s Holy Spirit at work among us.

All of you, the congregation of the New Tusket Baptist Church, the Lord is at work here at this church and within the hearts of many, because here, in the power of Christ - we stand.

Blessing upon each and every one of you, and remember, God loves you so very much.

Pastor Brother Brian