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Pastor Craig Fairhall
After four months worshipping down the road at Laidlaw College, we are back in our own church with the building restored and slightly modified. Some highlights of our time away were a visit on Palm Sunday weekend by Liberty Christian Church from Auckland and an excellent one day Holy Spirit seminar at Pentecost. Some 40+ youth and young adults still made it to Easter Camp despite the Christchurch dramas and enjoyed a weekend relatively quake free. How to respond to earthquake needs has dominated church activity this year with our Sunday message theme on hope from February through May turning out to be very appropriate. We have had a number of people actively contributing to earthquake relief and recovery with food, baking, woollens, respite care and liquefaction clearing, all occurring at various times. We look forward to a more settled time, adjusting to the new normal for Christchurch, but will continue to participate in the incredible opportunities the earthquakes have delivered to minister to our community.

Oxford Terrace
Rev Chris Chamberlain
We have had a number of gifts, both locally and all over the world, from people keen to support us in the rebuilding work that we undertake. Martin Sutherland, principal from Laidlaw College, led a seminar that provided inspiration for what it means to be Baptist as well as what the history of OTBC might teach us as we rebuild. A new mission-focused prayer meeting is being held on Sunday nights. This theme has been chosen to provide a gathered prayer time for people who can’t make it to the mid-week prayer times.

South Dunedin
Pastor Bruce Geddes
Items from the church concert were enjoyed by 70 members at the Disabled Fellowship meeting. A real blessing to have three of the church members give reports on their weekend at Promise Keepers. Looking forward to a good response to Prayer and Self Denial. Meal and devotions are planned prior to fun nights for youth group. People have been generous in donations to cover the cost of re-upholstering the church chairs,which are looking smart. Riki Blair gave his testimony in one morning service. Quinten Cropper and Caiden Hay have been dedicated.