Last Sunday morning the focus of our service was on Opawa birthing. The story of Mark and Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45) led me to John 3:3 and to explore the uniqueness and significance of being born again. I tried to be practical and offer a variety of ways we could take Opawa birthing seriously;
Pray for the upcoming Greg Laurie meetings;
Give time to be a Counsellor at these meetings;
Be on a “disciplers” call-up roster. I need five people willing to be disciplers” (Thanks to the two people who offered on Sunday)
We also profiled 5 new evangelism initiatives that Opawa people are conceiving;
Intermediate Friday night club (Steve Jaeger and OBY)
Friday night life-skill’s programme for intermediate aged children, hope to start Term 2.
More info: Wednesday 15th 6pm to 7:30pm – bring your own fish n’ chips!
Monthly Family Film Night (Lynne Taylor)
For church and community families with take home questions for reflection.
More info: Sunday 26 March, 12 noon, back Sunday School room
Third age programme (Bert Bowden)
Opawa and going towards the Third age. We are trained for different times of life but little for the Third Age/retirement.
More info: Talk to Bert
Parenting & good grieving courses (Bob & Dianne Jaeger)
Chaplaincy to state schools, and parenting courses.
More info: Sunday April 2, 12 noon.
Spiritual journaling and Baby Dedication/naming ceremonies (Steve Taylor)
Resources for spiritual seekers
More info: 10:30am Saturday March 25th here at the church.
These are very exciting initiatives that offer us a whole number of ways to participate in Opawa birthing.