Oamaru Salvation Army

27/10/2026

Today's blessings... Thank you Oamaru Homekills!

25/10/2026

A very special farewell service today before Paul and Joce head for their new role on Dunedin.
From Major Joce and Captain Paul
" Thank you so much for the beautiful gifts and love we have experienced from you all over the last 4 years. The work of God is not done yet, and we pray that the best is yet to come as you continue to love God and love others "
Next Sunday (1st November) will be a special welcome service for Major Glenys Fairhurst who will 'pick up the baton' to continue the good work of The Salvation Army here in Oamaru.

24/10/2026

It's our Farewell Service tomorrow for Major Joce and Captain Paul before they transfer to Dunedin. Followed by a shared lunch together. Love to see you there. ❤️

19/10/2026

19/10/2026

Today we say thank you to The Youth Council from the Waitaki District Council for the donation of canned food they collected at the movie day they hosted last week.
Every can donated helps a family in need!

18/10/2026

As we prepare for a couple of relay handovers at Ōamaru Salvation Army, we got to hear from Major Glenys Fairhurst and Colonel Heather Rodwell this morning as they concluded a brief orientation visit.
Next Sunday (10.30am) will be our farewell Sunday for Major Joce and Captain Paul before they transfer to Dunedin Salvation Army in November.
This will be followed by a shared lunch.
Please pray for smoooth transitions for our Officers in the coming weeks and months.

17/10/2026

What a fabulous and full day at Oamaru Sallies yesterday. Featuring a meet and greet morning tea with our incoming Officers coming over the next 2 months. Major Glenys Fairhurst and Colonel Heather Rodwell.
Next the firewood team got to work, and The Gathering team set to work cooking and setting up for a fun Rocktober evening with around 50 people joining in after 5.30pm.
Come join us in some more meet and greet time and Worship tomorrow (Sunday) at 10.30am.
Love to see you there 😃

12/10/2026

Today we are so grateful for Glenavy School NZ and their donation to our food bank!
Together we work together for our community!

11/10/2026

Loved having our youth lead the service today, with a discussion panel about how we stay connected to God, a 1 minute sermon challenge and Major Kenneth as our guest preacher (who was allowed more than 1 minute! 😁). And of course our wee ones leading the way in bringing the joy to worship. He waka eke noa.... we're all in this together- connected and shining bright for Jesus 🥰☝️

09/10/2026

We love Oamaru community ❤️ Hardly a week goes by without someone from community businesses or individuals coming in to help support our food bank.

📣This week's shout out goes to Gen from Southroads and the team there!
Today they generously rallied and donated food and welfare support to partner in caring for our community.
Together we can make a difference Caring for people, Transforming lives and Reforming society... one act of kindness at a time.
👏 Thanks Team Southroads for partnering with Team Sallies this week!!! ❤️👍