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Gail’s Farewell, Faith-Wisdom Tool, OSBA Events and Learning, Autumn
OBC NEWS 28 APRIL – And friends are friends forever, if the Lord’s the Lord of them; And a friend will not say never ’cause the welcome will not end.
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Drums Played, Youth Meeting, Task Roster, Faith-Wisdom, TEE, OSBA News
OBC NEWS 14 APRIL – “Let the children alone, don’t prevent them from coming to me. God’s kingdom comprises people like these.” Matthew 19:14
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Resurrection Sunday, Fellowship Lunch, Good Friday Reflections
OBC NEWS 31 MARCH 2024 – He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: Luke 24:6
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Nothing But Love in His Heart for Us
A short reflection on the fourth saying that Jesus uttered at the cross. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46
My Thirsts and What Jesus’ Thirst on the Cross Means
The author shares her experiences and reflects on Jesus’ crying “I thirst” on the cross and his wanting love, companionship, and friendship.
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Mary’s Thoughts at the Cross
Marcia Sharpe imagines Mary’s inner thoughts and emotions as she witnesses Jesus’s crucifixion and contemplates her future without Jesus.
Good Friday, Resurrection Sunday, Fellowship Lunch, Faith-Building Stories
OBC NEWS 24 MARCH 2024 – Join us for the Good Friday Service and Resurrection Sunday, filled with uplifting stories, lunch, and fellowship.
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The Buses in Oamaru and a Woman’s Faith Renewed
Trainee missionary helps Oamaru woman overcome her obsession with disruptive buses through prayer, leading to her renewed faith and no buses.
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Wearing Jesus, Easter Camp Fundraising, AGM 2024, Believer’s Baptism, Tasks Roster
OBC NEWS 3 MARCH 2024 – Discusses contrast of light and dark, Easter Camp fundraising, AGM details, weekly youth meetings, and baptism.
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Trusting God, Family Love Sunday, Fellowship Lunch, Must Training
OBC NEWS 18 FEBRUARY 2024 – Train children in the way they should go; when they grow old, they won’t depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
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