BAPTIST CHURCH NEWSLETTER 3 MARCH 2024
Wearing Jesus
Dusk was setting in when I took this photo while waiting for our orders. Oamaruvians know where this is.
We can see darkness enveloping at the background as the last burst of sunlight brightened the street across us. The photo creates a contrast between darkness and light.
Romans 13:12-14 gives a strong reminder about casting off the darkness’ works and how we can survive its evils by wearing the Lord Jesus Christ.
The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armour of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarrelling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
Romans 13:12-14
Easter Camp 2024 Fundraising
We are raising funds for youth delegates to the Easter Camp, which registration costs $250/person.
You may give through the church’s online account with the reference “EasterCamp.” Those who want to give via our Sunday offering pouch, please put your donation on an envelope with the label “Easter Camp.”
Let us support our youth. Thank you!
NOTE: Please send your support on or before 12 March 2024.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 Notice and Documents
I sent the notice and documents to your email on Saturday morning, 2 March with the message from our Regional Leader, Rachel Murray.
Printed copies will be given to the few who are not using email.
Kia ora koutou Ōamaru Baptist Church
It’s time again for the Annual General Meeting of the church and this will be held on Sunday 17 March immediately following the morning service. There are two documents attached:
- Includes the agenda, minutes from the 2023 AGM, the 2023 Annual report.
- Includes the 2023 annual accounts and a proposed 2024 budget.
All are welcome to the AGM and to be part of discussion however just a reminder that only members will have the ability to vote.
With many thanks and warm regards
Rachel Murray
Weekly Youth Meeting
Our youth group meets every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Please ask Tom or Bevan for more information. Invite young people you know to join.
Believer’s Baptism Campaign
Why should we be baptised? Because the Lord Jesus commanded it. Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” (Matthew 3:15)
The Oamaru Baptist Church believes that the immersion of believers as the only scriptural form of baptism.
Our Youth Group had been studying Baptism. I conducted one adult Baptism enquiry class.
Please approach Jonan and Bevan if you want to follow Christ’s through the Baptism.
Join the Tasks Roster
The tasks roster is an opportunity for us to participate in the function and operation of our church in the areas of worship and service.
Please feel free to write your names on the rostering sheet on the table at the side of our tea area.
Don’t hesitate to ask Bevan, the pastor, or any one regarding the tasks you are interested in and if you need further information. Thank you!
Join the church tasks roster where the only qualification is availability.
