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Oasis' vision
comes directly out of the Bible. In chapter 2 of The
Acts of the Apostles there is a description of a
Biblically-functioning community. Just such a
community is what Oasis strives to be and is en route to
becoming an even clearer representation of.
Within such a
church:
_ the teaching is used by God to transform lives - people
find truth and align their lives with it
_ the arts are used to lead to moments of transformation and
wonder
_ the ministries are used by the Holy Spirit to build
fully-devoted Christ-followers
_ people love each other and participate in authentic
relationships
_ members discover, develop, and courageously deploy their
spiritual gifts
_ the congregation lives as responsible stewards who
increasingly submit their resources
_ people joyfully share the hope and salvation they have
found with their friends
Imagine the
beauty, power and potential of such a church! The poor
are served, the lonely are enfolded into community, gender
and racial lines melt away, the rich and the poor minister
equally to each other, the amazing news of God's salvation
is preached, believers are equipped, and God gets all the
glory - who would not want to
be part of a church like that!
For this vision
to become an even clearer reality - we need your commitment
and contribution! Please consider joining a
strategic service team to use the unique gifts that God has placed into
your life.
We believe that
the local church is the hope of the world; it is the vessel
God chose to carry the life-changing message of Jesus
Christ. The church deserves our best effort and our
firmest commitment. Don't live for a lesser dream.
For the
specifics of how Oasis is going to achieve this vision (i.e.
planning, strategy, policy) please contact our offices.
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