tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220721642009-03-20T17:09:57.337+13:00A congregation of <a href="http://www.opawa.org.nz/">Opawa Baptist Church</a>. <br><br> We meet weekly in the Opawa Baptist Church foyer between 6.30 and 8.00pm on Tuesday (unless otherwise organised.)annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-17815685311235945212009-03-17T11:30:00.003+13:002009-03-17T11:31:42.497+13:00Espresso is telling yellow stories today (yes, yellow is the new (Irish) green).<br />Bring food<br />Storytelling time.<br />Everyone to bring a favourite story of a "yellow" (ginger crunch yellow) moment - from their life or from life in general, when they felt "yellow"; when they saw "yellow."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-1781568531123594521?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550132903118217301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-83756647595856924352008-01-10T22:06:00.000+13:002008-01-10T22:08:59.320+13:00Question: Is there a place for “black and white” thinking?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-8375664759585692435?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-19057778241154672742007-12-12T19:33:00.000+13:002007-12-12T19:37:25.615+13:00Hi <br /><br />This coming Tuesday Dec 18 2007 <br /><br />Our last espresso for the year, we are meeting at the church, bringing pot lut dinner at 6.30 followed by some guitar hero and either buzz or sing star.... should be rocking!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-1905777824115467274?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-35286645252735928112007-11-09T21:03:00.000+13:002007-11-09T21:04:20.684+13:00Question: If people that aren't "saved" are not allowed in heaven, isn't that punishing the people who love them who are saved?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-3528664525273592811?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-87670696253876951612007-09-16T15:38:00.001+12:002007-09-16T15:42:04.026+12:00Ive fixed it....<br /><br />We had an issue but now we are up and running again!<br /><br />we've still been meeting still been have discussions that have been great.<br />Yesterday some of us meet to clean up rubbish in our local area along the Heathecote river, it was good/<br /><br />This coming Tuesday we are discussing the question:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Did God’s revelation finish with the bible?</span><br /><br />So please feel free to come along and join in, all welcome!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-8767069625387695161?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-10314278155490018362007-04-16T19:39:00.000+12:002007-04-16T19:40:43.362+12:00We will be discussing the question <br /><br /> <br /><br />“Thou shall not kill” is a commandment – what did David kill so many people (including Goliath) supposedly with Gods blessing?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-1031427815549001836?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-44423416679713388962007-03-21T21:34:00.001+12:002007-03-21T21:34:58.260+12:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-4442341667971338896?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550132903118217301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-74398947733315873092007-03-21T19:51:00.003+12:002007-03-21T19:51:54.485+12:00Hey there sorry its been so long we've finally got switched over to new blogger!!<br /><br />The coming Tuesday we are meeting in the foyer at 8.00 for a games night.....<br />should be great<br />Look forward to seeing you there<br /><br />Anne and Espresso!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-7439894773331587309?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-91936333679099872812007-03-21T19:51:00.001+12:002007-03-21T19:51:24.287+12:00Hey there sorry its been so long we've finally got switched over to new blogger!!<br /><br />The coming Tuesday we are meeting in the foyer at 8.00 for a games night.....<br />should be great<br />Look forward to seeing you there<br /><br />Anne and Espresso!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-9193633367909987281?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1171444459460746862007-02-14T22:14:00.000+13:002007-02-14T22:14:19.473+13:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-117144445946074686?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550132903118217301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1168817521554258922007-01-15T12:31:00.000+13:002007-01-16T10:48:27.070+13:00<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10;color:navy;">The question:<br /><br /><br />What should Christians think about astrology, given that the wise men followed the stars to find Jesus?<?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116881752155425892?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1168675270322084172007-01-13T20:56:00.000+13:002007-01-13T21:15:08.403+13:00Espresso is back on at the foyer at 8.00!<br /><br />Come along for a great disscussion!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116867527032208417?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1165956308903624362006-12-13T09:41:00.000+13:002006-12-13T09:45:08.916+13:00As our last official meeting for the year we are helping out with the Christmas Journey in town<br />Espresso is on duty from 5.30 till 9.30-10.00 we are meeting outside the art gallery at 5.20.<br /><br />Anyone who wants to come down at any time thats ccol, the more we have the more fun....<br />We do need at least 6 at any time.<br /><br />Should be fun<br /><br /><br />Keep an eye here for any activities in the next three weeks otherwise we are meeting back in the foyer on Jan 16th<br /><br />Have a Great Christmas and New Year if dont see you before then!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116595630890362436?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1165703921994481662006-12-10T11:38:00.000+13:002006-12-10T11:38:42.016+13:00What is truth?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116570392199448166?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1164776754177909412006-11-29T18:05:00.000+13:002006-11-29T18:05:54.193+13:00<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Does God have an ego problem - If God creates humans to praise himself? <br /><br />Also advent art reflection.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116477675417790941?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1164399374584920022006-11-25T09:14:00.000+13:002006-11-25T09:16:14.596+13:001st week of looking at advent artwork.<br /> It is also a social week so we we will also be eating food and hanging out.<br />Great fun!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116439937458492002?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1163727002771870192006-11-17T14:28:00.000+13:002006-11-17T14:30:02.790+13:00What are our intentional spritual practises and what has worked/not worked?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116372700277187019?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1163134202593354602006-11-10T17:49:00.000+13:002006-11-10T17:50:02.606+13:00How do you know when God is talking to you??<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116313420259335460?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1162582602130252652006-11-04T08:35:00.000+13:002006-11-04T08:36:42.140+13:00This week at espresso we are talking about<br /><br />Should Christians watch sex scenes in Movies?<br />Should Christian actors participate in sex/romance scenes?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116258260213025265?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1161979103786884062006-10-28T08:54:00.001+13:002006-10-28T08:58:23.786+13:00hooray for 3D minigolf last Tuesday!<br /><br />This Tuesday the church 5th week of the month so as part of our mission focus we are going to help the church with their community family/kids "light party" to celebrate All saints Day eve the party is from 6.15 to 7.45 with fun food and games, we are needed as helpers with BBQ, games and general security.<br /><br />Then we will head back to the foyer where we will have a discussion about Andy's work,<br />he will give us a short intro to what he does and then we talk about how it is mission.....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116197910378688406?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1160543472890146622006-10-11T18:10:00.000+13:002006-10-11T18:11:12.913+13:00<span style="font-family:Arial;">Question: Why didnt Adam and Eves kids get to go back to the garden? </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116054347289014662?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1160162815807341042006-10-07T08:26:00.000+13:002006-10-07T08:26:55.826+13:00What are angels?<br />Can they be helpful in spiritual practise?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-116016281580734104?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1159570705051267002006-09-30T10:57:00.000+12:002006-09-30T10:58:25.063+12:00What are dreams? What do they mean?<br /><br />Come and discuss with us!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-115957070505126700?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354706794379403312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1158834644891345392006-09-21T22:29:00.000+12:002006-09-21T22:30:44.903+12:00Fun games and food, meetingin the foyer (same place) same time!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-115883464489134539?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>SubversNZnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22072164.post-1158708702447743352006-09-20T11:04:00.000+12:002006-09-20T11:31:42.510+12:00To Karen and Martin,<br />a lovely son, Michael Zac<br />8/9/06, 9lb 4oz<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22072164-115870870244774335?l=espressoopawa.blogspot.com'/></div>Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550132903118217301noreply@blogger.com1