Baptist Church of Oamaru https://oamarubaptist.org.nz Living in Faithful Obedience to Jesus Christ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:24:04 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-baptist-church-of-oamaru-32x32.webp Baptist Church of Oamaru https://oamarubaptist.org.nz 32 32 208407238 Wearing Jesus, Easter Camp Fundraising, AGM 2024, Believer’s Baptism, Tasks Roster https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/wearing-jesus-easter-camp-fundraising-agm-2024-believers-baptism-tasks-roster/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:24:03 +0000 https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/?p=2157 BAPTIST CHURCH NEWSLETTER 3 MARCH 2024
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Dusk was setting in when I took this photo while waiting for our orders. Oamaruvians know where this is.

We can see darkness enveloping at the background as the last burst of sunlight brightened the street across us. The photo creates a contrast between darkness and light.

Romans 13:12-14 gives a strong reminder about casting off the darkness’ works and how we can survive its evils by wearing the Lord Jesus Christ.

The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armour of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarrelling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Romans 13:12-14

We are raising funds for youth delegates to the Easter Camp, which registration costs $250/person.

You may give through the church’s online account with the reference “EasterCamp.” Those who want to give via our Sunday offering pouch, please put your donation on an envelope with the label “Easter Camp.”

Let us support our youth. Thank you!

NOTE: Please send your support on or before 12 March 2024.

I sent the notice and documents to your email on Saturday morning, 2 March with the message from our Regional Leader, Rachel Murray.

Printed copies will be given to the few who are not using email.

Kia ora koutou Ōamaru Baptist Church

It’s time again for the Annual General Meeting of the church and this will be held on Sunday 17 March immediately following the morning service. There are two documents attached:

  1. Includes the agenda, minutes from the 2023 AGM, the 2023 Annual report.
  2. Includes the 2023 annual accounts and a proposed 2024 budget.

All are welcome to the AGM and to be part of discussion however just a reminder that only members will have the ability to vote.

With many thanks and warm regards

Rachel Murray

Our youth group meets every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Please ask Tom or Bevan for more information. Invite young people you know to join.

Why should we be baptised? Because the Lord Jesus commanded it. Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” (Matthew 3:15)

The Oamaru Baptist Church believes that the immersion of believers as the only scriptural form of baptism.

Our Youth Group had been studying Baptism. I conducted one adult Baptism enquiry class.

Please approach Jonan and Bevan if you want to follow Christ’s through the Baptism.

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The tasks roster is an opportunity for us to participate in the function and operation of our church in the areas of worship and service.

Please feel free to write your names on the rostering sheet on the table at the side of our tea area.

Don’t hesitate to ask Bevan, the pastor, or any one regarding the tasks you are interested in and if you need further information. Thank you!

Join the church tasks roster where the only qualification is availability.

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Resurrection Reflection, Dynamic Discipleship Groups, AGM, Giving https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/resurrection-reflection-dynamic-discipleship-groups-agm-giving/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:11:09 +0000 https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/?p=1290 BAPTIST CHURCH NEWSLETTER 15 APRIL 2023

Jesus Christ is risen!

I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead.
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect,
but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
Philippians 3:10-12

May our response be both “He is risen INDEED” and “He is risen IN DEED”

The first is our declaration of faith.

The second is our testimony that we worship and serve the Living God.

Group Leaders’ Training is done

Nineteen participants joined the Theological Education by Extension (TEE) Group Leaders’ Training on 31 March (7:00-9:00 PM) and 1 April (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) at Oamaru Baptist Church.

The participants came from four church groups, Salvation Army Oamaru (7), All Nations Church of Hope (3), Waitaki Life Group (1), and Oamaru Baptist Church (8).

CLICK on this link to read more ➞ TEE Aotearoa Dynamic Discipleship Group Leaders’ Training Held at Oamaru

Call to Action!

Those who attended the GLT are requested to stay after the worship service for a 10-minute meeting. We will talk about the discipleship groups that we will be organising. Thank you very much.

We look forward to seeing every OBC member participating in a discipleship group.

Annual General Meeting on 7th May

On Sunday, 7th May, we will hold the Annual General Meeting right after the worship service. Materials for the meeting (e.g. agenda, reports) will be available towards the end of this month.

Please mark the AGM on 7th May in your calendar. Thank you very much.

Weekly Reminders

  • Youth Ministry – Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Prayer Meeting – Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM
  • Music Jam – Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Giving

Thank you very much for your continued support for the ministries with which the Lord God has entrusted us. Your generosity means a lot for the development and progress of His work.

If you would like to set up an automatic payment for regular giving or to make a one-off donation via internet banking, the Oamaru Baptist Church account number is (ANZ) 06-0941-0015036-00.

May the Lord God bless you and keep you.

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