A strange summer… but plenty of ministry
It has been a very different summer for most of us, with important restrictions on activity, especially meetings. Each country has responded in different ways to the virus, and each of our national branches has done what it can to crown Christ in Corona times. Here is a photo report of some of what has been going on in Open Air ministry. Ocean City, USA Ocean City, USA The main attraction Listening Attentive Conversation Michigan...
50 years of ministry!
Here is a good word from David Wilson, who is reaching the 50th anniversary of his ministry in OAC. “We are living in troubling times, but if our trust is in the almighty God, there is nothing to fear. He is our refuge and strength. «When we sailed from New Zealand in 1967 to attend Columbia Bible College in the USA, we were given a scroll by the Director of OAC (I was a voluntary worker). Written on the scroll were these words: ‘He...
Videos
We have many video resources, as messages are posted online. Please enjoy them, pass them on and also use the ideas offline in your ministry. The most abundant YouTube resources can be found on the GB page here. Or from Mark Sohmer (New Hampshire branch/ USA) A number of other nations post videos in different languages, although some also in English, such as Norway. Our President has a few English language videos, but most are in...
Children’s ministries
Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’ Matthew 19 Since the start, OAC has considered teaching and reaching children to be part of its call. Beach missions were a significant part of the work in Australia, and continue to be so. This naturally developed into supporting and running clubs in churches and after school activities in the schools...
North American and Caribbean Zone
Comprising the countries of Canada, USA, the Bahamas and Jamaica, with a new field in Haiti, this zone has seen ministry since 1956, when Jim Duffecy and a team visited the States and Canada and opened the work. In Canada and the USA society is split down the middle and many are drifting away from the faith. Revival is needed. Open Air ministry is of great importance, depending on the weather. During the academic year, colleges and...