When summer comes

When summer comes, we usually think of the outdoor activities we love, like gardening, barbeque, picnics, sports, etc. It gives a perfect break from the winter’s cold and spring’s wetness.

With December approaching, it will be the Christmas holidays soon.

Amidst the summer festivities we are looking forward to, let us be reminded of God’s Kingdom season. “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Mark 13:28

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts series

Last Sunday, we started our sermon series on spiritual gifts, specifically on the primary motivational gifts presented in Romans 12:6-8.

This Sunday, Malcolm continues with our spiritual gifts series.

Our goal in this series is for everyone to be able to realise and affirm their spiritual gifts.

Let us aim at making 13 November our Spiritual Inventory Sunday. We will share our gifts and discuss how to use them on that day.

Our preaching topics are part of the T.A.O. Strategy we started in July and October.

• To be at it
• Assess objectively
• Operate smartly

I foresee us coming up with the church’s strategic plan by mid-2023.

The Lord God is steadily bringing children and youth to OBC

“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.

In last Wednesday’s prayer meeting, we discussed the answers to our prayers for more people to join OBC.

The Lord God is encouraging previous OBC members who haven’t found a church to return. There are migrant workers in our town who have expressed their desire to join our church.

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.

Food collection is on-going

We are collecting food for people or families needing food relief. What a blessing to give joy and happiness to our neighbours.

Please check the expiry date of your donation. Thank you!

Be part of OBC’s life and ministry!

There are still vacant spots in our November roster. Please feel free to jot down your name.

Everyone is encouraged to participate in the life and ministry of OBC. We can guide you and be with you if you need support.

Our Christmas activities are shaping up

• 9 December, Friday – Singing Christmas carols at the Observatory Village
• 11 December, Sunday – Christmas Around the World Worship-Service; shared lunch;
  Guest Speaker – Rachel Murray;
• 24 December, Saturday – Christmas Eve Service
• 25 December, Sunday – Christmas Day Worship-Service

We will provide more details in the weeks to follow. Watch out!

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. Isaiah 9:6a