Miracle at OBC!

An online encyclopedia and a popular dictionary define “miracle” as an unusual or extraordinary event believed to be caused by the power of God.

So, what is the miracle at OBC that has happened, you might ask?

Well, the fact that we are still gathered as a church today is a miracle.

Not only that. From ten to 15 people a year ago, our attendance has risen to almost 60, according to our 26 February count. This is miraculous indeed!

The uncertainties in the past years caused many members to leave the church. It’s understandable.

There are several who think that Oamaru Baptist Church will cease to exist. That didn’t happen.

Yeah, we are still here at 14 Sandringham Street!

We have re-started our Children’s Ministry. Our Youth Ministry resumed, meeting on Monday nights for Bible study and fun.

Look, even our parking space attests to OBC’s growing number. It is a miracle indeed!

Thank you, Lord God, for your faithfulness and goodness to OBC!

Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God” (Luke 18:27).

Why OBC is hosting the Group Leaders’ Training

We desire to support and sustain the re-growth that OBC is experiencing, and under our commitment to the Great Commission, we are hosting the GLT.

We envision church leaders conducting discipleship sessions with members and other learners.

We are hosting the GLT because we want to empower the church in its discipleship ministry.

We are also sharing this training opportunity with other churches that want to strengthen their discipleship programs.

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Shared Lunch on 26 March Sunday

It’s Nicola’s birthday, and she wanted to share her special day with the church.

Because we love birthdays and fellowship, let us have a potluck lunch to celebrate our March birthdays.

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.

All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above.

We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered by God’s almighty hand.
God sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain,
the breezes, and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain.

We Plough the Fields and Scatter

Food Collection on-going

As announced last Sunday, we are collecting food for people or families needing food relief.

Please check the expiry date of your donation.

Thank you!

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40

Hailing the CAB

No. “Hailing the CAB” is not about getting a taxicab. Last Wednesday, I visited the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) to avail of the free legal advice they offer through the kindness of law offices in Oamaru.

For many of you here, you have known CAB all along. The yellow signboard is a familiar sight along the sidewalk.

I wonder how many migrants know about CAB and its services.

In 2011, we had the opportunity to learn about CAB through our Chinese-Kiwi landlord in Auckland, a CAB volunteer himself.

Advocating for migrants in our community doesn’t have to be very big. It is as simple as hailing the CAB.

OBC Sermons Online

Yes, I have gradually put up the past sermons on our website. Feel free to browse and study them, and contact me if you have some questions. These sermons will be part of our “Resources”.

See the links below.

• A Ministry Strategy for OBC Part 1
• Distinctives of a Lively Church
• The T.A.O. Strategy

We are calling for people who can be part of our children and youth ministry team!

“They grow up fast” is a common expression I hear about children. OBC has the facilities for a vibrant ministry for our kids. Let us take the chance to teach and train them in the Godly way they should go.

We need people to compose our Children and Youth Ministry. Please let the pastor or Bevan know.

REMINDERS…

Prayer Meeting @ OBC on Wednesday, 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

It is a refreshing time, sharing answered prayers and concerns and expressing our dependence on God’s Almighty Power. Please come.

Group Leaders Training on 17-18 February 2023.

In pursuit of our mission to follow the Great Commission of Jesus Christ, we will be holding this training in February. We aim to train leaders who will lead and facilitate Bible study groups. Please approach the pastor if you are interested.

November Roster is here!

Please feel free to jot down your name on any vacant slot. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the life and ministry of OBC.

Let us talk about Christmas

After grabbing your cuppa at our post-service morning tea, let us talk about our Christmas activities.

Some whisperings about holding a “Christmas Around the World”, carolling at a rest home, and a BBQ have been milling in the last few Sundays. Let us make it happen.

Franklin Graham Tour coming to Christchurch on 12 November 2022

According to Pastor Perumal, “there will be Free Buses from Oamaru to Christchurch return for the event. Buses will leave from REACH Church. More details to come.”

For more details, grab some promotional cards on the table in the foyer. Bring some for your family and friends.