Baptist Church of Oamaru https://oamarubaptist.org.nz Living in Faithful Obedience to Jesus Christ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:53:02 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 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 A Sunday to Remember at OBC – Baptism 2024 https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/a-sunday-to-remember-at-obc-baptism-2024/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:03:59 +0000 https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/?p=3154 November 2024 Baptism Sunday marks a significant breakthrough for Oamaru Baptist. Two years ago, many thought the Baptist church would not survive and cease to exist.

It was “keeling” in every aspect, and many had “abandoned the ship.”

Despite the small number who stayed behind, God answered their prayers for divine intervention, igniting a flourishing revival even today. As of November 17, our attendance list includes 85 people, comprising both adults and children.

We are here today two years later, baptising two first-generation and three second-generation believers.

Baptist Church Oamaru baptism 2024
Baptist Church Oamaru baptism 2024
Baptist Church Oamaru baptism 2024
Baptist Church Oamaru baptism 2024
Baptist Church Oamaru baptism 2024

We thank the Lord God Almighty for five new Baptists on Sunday, November 17, at 9:00 a.m.

Thank you to all the Baptist whānau, church mates, and friends who came to witness and support the baptism ceremonies held at the Waitaki Aquatic Centre. Your presence truly enriches our faith journey.

Let us continue to pray for Marie, Rodney, Nico, Nolan, Juscar, and each other as we (OBC) journey and grow in faith and obedience to God. Amen!

We continue to pray for more baptism opportunities as we obey the Lord Jesus Christ’s commission to go and make disciples, baptising them in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything Jesus Christ has commanded us to do.

To God be all the glory! Amen.

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God Things, Abundant Life, Church Leadership, Speakers, National Hui, Giving https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/god-things-abundant-life-church-leadership-speakers-national-hui-giving/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:47:27 +0000 https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/?p=1871 BAPTIST CHURCH NEWSLETTER 8 OCTOBER 2023
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God things take time

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33

Four years ago, I posted, “God things take time” on Facebook with the following thoughts.

Often, we are so focused on having the “good” things in life that we want them to happen according to our will and time.

As God’s children, let us not forget that our focus must be on His things (God’s things) — “His Kingdom and His righteousness,” and all the good things will follow, as Matthew 6:33 says.


“Abundant Life” Dynamic Discipleship at 1:00 PM

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We will continue with Lesson 8 in our “Abundant Life” study session at 1:00 PM on 8 October Sunday.

Please come with your workbook (Lesson 8) filled up and be ready to participate in our learning session.

OBC is building a dynamic discipleship culture. Everyone is invited to join. Let us learn about God through His word.

Baptism candidates’ meeting after the service

We will have a short meeting right after the worship service pertaining pre-Baptism meetings and Baptistm even schedules. Anyone who haven’t been Baptised (by immersion) are invited to attend the meeting.

Focusing on “church leadership” in October

We have followed the MAP Toolkit flow chart for over a year as our preaching theme. Let us focus on church leadership in October. We have some speakers lined up for this month, too.

Our October Sunday speakers are as follows:

  • 15 October – Tom Francis
  • 22 October – Michael Esdrelon
  • 29 October – Vaughn Nicolson – Elder, Wilson Street Baptist Church

I will be preaching on “Navigating the Leadership River” on 8 October Sunday.

Full Registration Recognition at the National Hui 2023

On 3 November, the Carey Centre for Lifelong Learning, which is in charge of the Baptist leaders’ registration, will recognise my full registration as a Baptist pastor.

This will be the highlight of my attending the National Hui on 2-4 November. Thank you, Lord!

I have completed two full years of provisional registration, and prior to starting my third year, Baptist NZ is granting me my full registration status.

One of the options that I wanted to add to my ministry is to have the license to solemnise marriage. This is timely considering the prospective clients we have here in church and other places. 🙂

Giving

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

If you want to set up an automatic payment for regular giving or 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.

Supplemental Readings

Sharing these links to some articles and information you need to know. Thank you.

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