Let us labour till our Master comes.

To the work! to the work! we are servants of God,
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the balm of His counsel, our strength to renew,
Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.

“To the work” Hymn by fanny crosby

It is Labour Weekend, and by tradition, it’s time for the whole family to be tending their gardens and flower beds for the summer’s harvest and blooms.

OBC is planting growth and development seeds that we hope and pray will bear much fruit in God’s time. Let us labour for the Lord!

Music Workshops and More

We held another music-listening workshop last Sunday, 16 October – 1:00 PM at the OBC Auditorium.

The Casitas family and Cheryl joined, and Bevan was there to assist.

We will have a quick run-through of the music we listened to this week to apply what we learned after the worship service (while they prepare the tea).

All music enthusiasts are invited to join!

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 me know.

REMINDERS…

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

In last Wednesday’s prayer meeting, we prayed for the following:

• Sick members. We prayed for healing, recovery, and total well-being.
  
  
• OBC members who have left but are not attending any church for the Lord God to lead them back to OBC.

We also took the time to share and thank the Lord for our answered prayers.

• Mic shared how the Lord God answered their prayers for their kids, Nicho and Nolan, to be able to attend school, which they are now enjoying.
  
  
• I also shared about my prayer three years ago that I would be able to use the Ministry Appreciation and Participation toolkit in a church was answered in June 2022 when I started working at OBC.

We are a praying church. Let us pray for you. To send in your prayer requests, click on the button below:

November Roster is coming up in a week. Please feel free to jot down your name on any vacant slot. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the life of OBC.

Franklin Graham God Loves You Tour

I met Brendon Perumal, REACH Church’s Lead Pastor, on Wednesday, and he invited OBC to be part of promoting the event.

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

Guess what I’m thinking each time we have a bright sunny day? Plus, November and December are around the corner.

Toiling on, toiling on, Toiling on, toiling on:
Let us hope, let us watch,
And labour till the Master comes.

“To the work” Hymn by fanny crosby

Do not work for food that spoils

John 6:27 says, “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”

These are strong words from Jesus to the men who followed him because they were part of the five thousand who ate the loaves and had full stomachs but failed to see the signs he performed.

OBC is planting growth and development seeds that we hope and pray will bear much fruit in God’s time. Let us labour for the Lord!

TEE Group Leaders Training 17-18 February 2023 Tentatively

In preparation for additional discipleship groups that we will organise soon, we are looking at holding a Group Leaders Training on 17-18 February 2023.

TEE, or Theological Education by Extension Aotearoa, will be conducting the training. The trainers live in Wellington.

This training is open to interested people in our church and other Christian churches in Oamaru and Timaru. Please give me some feedback regarding the schedule. – Jonan

Home Bible Studies schedule

We conduct two home Bible studies every fortnight

1. Oamaru (26 October 2022)
2. Makikihi (22 October 2022)

These home Bible studies fulfil our mission to go and make disciples. We plan to establish more Bible study groups and deploy our leaders to these groups.

The Apostle Peter had warned that in the last days, scoffers would come, scoffing and following their evil desires (2 Peter 3:3).

Paul also told Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:1 – The Holy Spirit tells us in plain words that some people will turn away from the faith in the last days. They will listen to what is said about spirits and follow the teaching about demons.

Music workshops held

We thank those who joined our music workshops last 9 October (Listening Workshop) and 12 October (Guitars and Drums).

The jamming last Wednesday was a good start. Guys, we need to do it again, agree?

The listening workshop is crucial to learning how to play and sing a particular song. I will conduct the listening workshop again at 1:00 PM on Sunday, 16 October. Please join us.

We need to organise the Children’s Sunday School and Youth Group.

Lord God, thank you to our children who give us a glimpse of the future of our families and the church. We pray for Sunday school and youth group leaders who will help nurture our children in the Godly way they should go.

Thank you, Lord God, for bringing more people to OBC

Yes, we had record attendance last Sunday. I pray and believe the Lord God will bring more people in the days ahead.

Let us always be ready to welcome them. Take the time to talk and get to know God’s people.

They have sought to worship and fellowship with us. Let us offer the belongingness they are seeking from God’s people.

You might wonder what’s with the image of an elephant dancing in our yard.

It is the “elephant” we had let loose from our “room”. As God’s faith community, let us be open and loving with one another and address any “elephants” that might be lurking inside God’s sanctuary.

Reminders…

• Prayer Meeting @ OBC on Wednesday, 3:00 to 4:00 PM. To send in your prayer requests, click on this link → https://oamarubaptist.org.nz/prayer-meeting-obc/
  
  
• Please take the time to look at our Rostering Sheet, and feel free to jot down your name on any vacant slot. Your participation is much appreciated.
  
  
• Read some details of our working bee last 8 October – Thankful for Another Successful Working Bee!
  
  
• Invite your friends to come and join our church to worship and serve the Living Almighty God. We are a welcoming and friendly church.