| The following was written by a man who became a Christian in Prison. He is due for release in September 2002 and hopes to fellowship with us then. If folk would like to correspond with him to encourage him - please see Bruce. �I Believe In You� You have a strong, powerful spirit within you That is capable of taking you as far and as high as you want to go. I have seen many of your strengths, I appreciate your wisdom, courage, wit and loving nature. I know there are great things out there for you And it�s within your power to make them happen. I believe in you And know you have what it takes to follow your dream. Let that strong, Beautiful spirit of yours Be your guide. By Darryl W Smith Dedicated to all the people at Oamaru Baptist Church. |
| Sunday 1 and 8 of April |
| SERVING THE LORD Week of 8.4.01 15.4.01 Cleaning Chellew family D Murray & R Bradley Hostess R Bradley D Moir & S Avis Flowers L Beattie J Cayford Door J & J Thorpe S Nind & S Avis Small Groups Senior Study/Fellowship Group Tuesday 3rd April 10 a.m. at 72 Taward Street. Please note change of venue. Come prepared to share your favourite Bible verse or scripture. Further details - G & C Wilson 4370219 or Brenda Smith 4347514. Garry Shirley�s Tuesdays, 38 Eden St. Contact Gary/Trish 4349903 for the time. Women�s Morning Fellowship, Thursdays, 10 a.m. Contact Sharyn at 4341105 for venue. Janet�s Tuesdays, 7.30 p.m. 6 Fleet Street Anyone wanting to join a group please contact the leaders or Janet Calder at 4349435. CRAFT GROUP begins on Wednesday 4th April at 9.30 a.m. in the Church Hall, thereafter fortnightly. Everyone welcome. Bring your craft and share a morning of fellowship. MUSIC TEAM PRACTICE: 8.30 a.m. Sunday AN AGLOW PUBLIC MEETING - WEDNESDAY 4TH APRIL 10 A.M. AT UNION PARISH KEITH ANDREWS ROOM Speaker Bev Goodsir. All women welcome. Phone Debbie 4348112 for more info. |
| From the Pastor: A warm welcome to all who are worshipping with us today. We trust you will be inspired by our service and leave with something fresh from God. This morning will be the last Sunday School before the school holidays. Sunday School will resume again on Sunday morning April 29. On Tuesday April 3, Janet, Sean, Gaynor and myself will be in Timaru meeting with the South Canterbury Pastors and wives. On Wednesday April 11 the deacons will meet. On Good Friday, April 13, there will be a march of witness led by the cross starting at 10 a.m. at the Harbourside Gardens, Historical Precinct on Tyne Street. This will be followed by a service at the Salvation Army at approximately 10.45 a.m. There will be a cup of tea and hot cross buns served following the service. From our recent quarterly meeting the following was decided: � old wooden chairs to be sold. The proceeds to go towards replacing badly worn and damaged seat bottoms on the stacka chairs in the hall. � piano in lounge to be given away as it can no longer be tuned. � Building Development Committee to be formed to make long term plans for the upgrading or replacing of our existing buildings. Steve Cousins is heading this up. If you would like to suggest suitable people to help progress this vision, or if you have ideas for future development, pass them to Steve. � a fund was opened to begin putting money aside for future development. Folk are encouraged to make donations to this fund over and above their normal giving. To make it easier for latecomers and visitors to our services we would be grateful if people wouldn�t mind moving one row forward. On Sunday evening April 8, the Rev Colin Hay will be inducted at St Paul�s. All are most welcome to attend this special service which will be followed by supper. Please remember to mark in your diary the weekend of Sunday April 29 as this is the weekend when the Review Team will be here to give us their independent assessment on what we are doing well and what things we need to change in order to become more effective for the kingdom of God. There will be a shared church lunch on the Sunday following the morning service this will be followed by the Team�s summary. On Wednesday April 11 The Society For The Protection Of The Unborn Child will hold a fundraising cake stall outside Cameron�s clothing store. Donations of cakes or sweets would be gratefully received - ring Joan 4349843 or Jacqui 4370919 for more details. There is an Exploring Christianity Group at Waitaki Girls� High School which meets Thursday lunchtimes 12.30 p.m. in room X49. All girls are more than welcome to attend. Please remember the following in your prayers: � 30+ young people coming regularly on Thursday evenings � 30+ young people going to Easter Camp. Pray for safety and changed lives � Contagious Christian Course April 5-7 that God would ignite new passion for sharing Christ with others � Divorce Care - healing and restoration � Church Review weekend April 27-29 - that future direction would be clearly understood � Angus Buchan, Queen�s Birthday Weekend - we would clearly see how to use Angus and many hearts would be prepared. Principles of Biblical Counselling Seminar Ideal for ministers, counsellors, cell group leaders Selwyn Hughes (on video) Saturday May 26 - Tuesday May 29 Dunedin City Apostolic - Leaflets in foyer (see Bruce if interested) YOUTH NEWS � 40 HOUR FAMINE: Congratulations to all the young people who made it through the famine. Awesome effort! We would like a big thank you to go to Dave and Marcia Sharpe for letting us have the sleepover in their barn. We had a great time - thanks heaps! � Don�t forget to collect in your sponsorship money. � Easter Camp Update: Only two weeks to go till Easter Camp. Bring it on! I don�t know about you but I�m looking forward to it. We have a grand total of 37 going on camp including leaders. We have booked the 48-seater bus so please get your $25 bus fare to Sean a.s.a.p. � If anyone would still like to help us get to Easter Camp it�s not too late. Please just see Sean. Also please continue to pray for our young people that God will really touch them over this time. A really big thank you to everyone who has supported us - may God really bless you all. � Thursday night youth group: Just a reminder that Thursday 5th April is our last youth night for the Term. This will be a Pot Luck Supper. We will be starting again on Thursday 26 April. VENUE FOR CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN COURSE is at Shirley Nind�s, 26 Stuart Street - 5, 6 and 7 April. For further information contact Janet at 4349435 or see the noticeboard at the back of the church. HELP! We need more willing people to take turns at helping with the creche on Sunday mornings. If you feel this is something you would like to do please contact Shirley Nind - Phone 434 6661. BMF MEETING 1.30 P.M. THURSDAY 5TH APRIL. ROLL CALL - LABOUR. |