Vision 2010 - Don't Miss This Sunday & Next!

Re:Imagine - Vision 2010

I've never been more excited about what God is doing at Oasis Life Church. Over the past few months the vision of Oasis has been clarified and this weekend we begin the presentation of Vision 2010.

Don't miss Sunday Jan 10th and Sunday Jan 17th at either the 8:30 or 10:30 AM service as we roll out the fresh, updated vision and mission of Oasis Life Church. It is simple, obvious and strategic! God is on the move and we invite you to be a part of it!

And - there is a BIG announcement on Sunday January 10th that you do not want to miss!

See you there - Pastor Scott

Christmas Eve 2009 is upon us

Christmas Eve service begins in just under 3 hours! 2009 has come and gone so quickly! For many perhaps it has not been quickly enough. Suffice it to say, 2009 has been a hard year in many ways. We see so much pain in the financial situation of families, the health of relationships and uncertainty with jobs & more.

However crazy Christmas may seem when it comes to commitments & obligations....I encourage you to stop, if even for a short while. Stop and contemplate why we celebrate this holiday. Has the birth of Jesus made a difference in the way that you live your life? If so, stop and thank Him that he cared enough to enter our world, live a perfect life & give it away unselfishly so that we could live. Thank Him for the opportunity He has given us to be in relationship with the Father. He says, "If you know me, you have come to know my Father in heaven."

Tonight - we celebrate "The Savior of Christmas". It is about hope. It is about life. It is about our lives being changed because of this one event in history.

Join us at Oasis Life Church, 19756 N. John Wayne Pkwy, Suite 108 at 6PM tonight for a celebration of dance, worship, Christmas carols and an interactive message including adults & children. The service is just one hour long and there is childcare for 0-5 yrs old. Refreshments will be served and the service will end with a candlelight ceremony with the singing of "Silent Night".

Merry Christmas!

With Love - Pastor Scott

"At the Kids Movies" is coming back to Oasis!

Last summer one of our most popular series was "At the Kids Movies". It was July, gas was $4 a gallon, it was 100 degrees plus and the popcorn was free!

Well - we're bringing it back for the summer of 2009. Gas is almost $3 a gallon, it's hot and once again the popcorn is free.

Starting July 12th and running until August 2nd. In the heat of an AZ summer, a cool, dark theater is just the place for a family to retreat. For a few hours we get lost in the action, excitement and the thrill of what Hollywood has produced. But could these movies point to truth in our lives? Join us as we apply Scripture to the life lessons "At the Kids Movies"

Just as last year - the first weeks movie will be a surprise and then the next week's movie will only be revealed at the end of the service! Showings are each Sunday at 8:30 or 10:30 AM. You'll not want to miss a week!

Oasis Sunday Night Reflections

Hard to believe that I've not made an entry to this blog for over a month! Seems like the manic Monday sent me over the edge - not really but life has been a blur since that time!

It's Sunday night and Caryl is putting Johnny to sleep after a very long day. Here are just a few reflections for a Sunday night:

• God is working in our midst!
• Today was a powerful and awesome conclusion to our series "Sexual Revolution"
• Response time was incredible today as dozens posted their shame on the cross, lit a candle for purity in their lives, were anointed for healing and received communion!
• Seeing people get "shame off of them" is worth it
• This sexual revolution that has begun between our ears and not between the sheets needs to continue from generation to generation!
• Can I just say that my wife gave one of the best talks about sex ever last week! Men and women alike need to listen to this! Here's a link - http://tinyurl.com/ca2d7u
• I don't know about you but I'll forever think of the hand motions to "Trading My Sorrow" to be equated with the phrase "shame off you"
• We are seeing a lot of visitors this year! Praise God and by the way it seems like "Google" is one of the main way people find us in Maricopa!
• Six people baptized today in a beautiful ceremony in the pool of Daniel & Susi Wagner!
• What incredible testimonies we heard from all of them!
• And nearly 100 people came to eat, hang out and witness this incredible event!
• Baptism is one of my favorite things we get to do in the church - cutting off the old man and moving forward in what God has for us has so much meaning!
• Windy - can you say windy this afternoon?
• The wind always reminds me of the Holy Spirit. And - the Holy Spirit is moving in our midst - bringing us peace and freedom, hope and life!
• I think a few people may have missed out on an incredible day because of March Madness and the playoffs! - Anyway - God still has something for you too!
• Can you believe that next week we start the series that will lead us into Easter?
• The series will be "Famous Last Words" - as we explore the last 16 Words of Jesus as he hung on the cross - powerful, life changing!
• Didn't realize that the youth leaders would get about an hours rest before they had to be at Hydrate - oops - we'll have to do something different next time we have baptism.
• Thank you for all the prayers for our brother-in-law, David Sharp. He had quadruple bypass surgery in Panama City, FL on Friday and we just learned that he got out of ICU this afternoon. Hopefully he'll be going home very soon!
• Please pray for the finances of the church - like everywhere - things are tight and we trust God for all our needs. Pray that he will release the financial blessings that he has in store for us all!
• Caryl, Susan, Josh, Emily, Sean, Cheryl, Brandon, David, Carrie and so many others - thank you for the time, energy and passion you devote to this ministry! You are making a difference! I love you all!
• Turning 44 this week - Yikes! But as my 100 yr old great grandmother used to say "Age is a matter of the mind." If you don't mind - it doesn't matter!
• Have an awesome week and here is to believing it won't take another months until I post again!

Ok - time to relax and get some much needed sleep - Blessings - Pastor Scott