Baptist Church of Oamaru https://oamarubaptist.org.nz Living in Faithful Obedience to Jesus Christ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:14:01 +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 Miracle at OBC, Why Group Leaders Training, Shared Lunch, Youth Ministry https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/miracle-at-obc-why-group-leaders-training-shared-lunch-youth-ministry/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:54:12 +0000 https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/?p=1106 BAPTIST CHURCH NEWSLETTER 18 MARCH 2023
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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!

“Lord God in heaven, six months ago, this parking lot was barely empty; you are amazing, Lord,” Mic Esdrelon testified in his 19 February Facebook post. PHOTO CREDIT: Mic Esdrelon

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.

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