Some 2000 years ago the first disciples of Jesus were praying for the outpouring of the Spirit. Our call as Christians is not only to know, but also to follow. Please, like the early disciples, join us this week for a week of prayer; 7:30-9:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, praying for Opawa church and ministries. A prayer guide with prayer items for each day of the week is inserted with this newsletter. How about every person at Opawa attend at least one evening of prayer?
When the Spirit came at Pentecost, it was poured out inside and outside the church, in words and actions. So, let’s be like the early disciples and learn about following the Spirit inside and outside the church, with words and deeds. Pentecost weekend has many options for a diverse church;
Friday, 2nd June: Enjoy being a church community, all ages and all stages. 6.15pm BYO takeaways for tea, followed by 7.00-8.30pm Trivia night (and a late night movie for night owls). Register your trivia team on the notice board, or write your name to be added to a team.
Saturday 3rd June: Come for a morning (9:30-12:30) of Bible teaching: the Spirit and the ministry of Jesus (Steve Taylor) followed by either Story telling (Simon Brown) OR Leaf rubbing & kite making.
And/or come for an afternoon; (1.30-3:30) of Bible teaching: the Spirit and the ministry of the church (Steve Taylor) followed by either New Life: rituals and prayers for new babies OR Leaf rubbing and kite making OR Tile painting creative expression.
OR Creating public art as mission: From Inspiration to Installation, an all Saturday seminar with Peter and Joyce Majendie (9.30-5.30 pm). (We have people flying in from Tauranga and Auckland for this).
Then enjoy being a church community, Saturday evening from 7.00-8.30pm. There is a concert with live storytelling, followed by late night worship (9.00-10.00pm) in a Pentecost art installation.
So many ways for us to grow as a church community of the Spirit.