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.