Next week, the Oasis Network For Churches hits the studio to begin recording our newest worship album, Savior of All, featuring original worship music from Trace Rorie, Jaime Hilton, Nick Hill, Seth Bible, and Brian DeShong. Currently the project is set to release on June 1st. The CD can be purchased through OasNet for $15 and is available for pre-order for 10% off the retail price. Keep checking back for updates on the project and photos from the studio. Email jprawat@oasis-granger.com or call 574-247-9800 for pre-order information.
Drum Roll Please! Introducing the New OasNet Logo
The new OasNet Logo, seen above as “the lily upon the water” was designed by Milesdesign and is symbolic of the life that springs forth from the Living Water found in Jesus Christ. As OasNet has been undergoing many changes over the last few months, we wanted to echo those changes with a new look. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Keep checking back for more updates regarding OasNet and the new, Global Pastor Outreach. Merry Christmas!
Welcome Sarah Way and Tia Brown to the OasNet Team.
For the last several months, OasNet has been seeking an intern to join our team specifically to assist with Global Pastor Outreach (aka Adopt a Pastor Program). God answered that prayer with not just one intern, but two. Sarah Way and Tia Brown attended the recent Oasis Granger Christmas Coffee House at Bella Vita Coffee. They thought they were attending the event to support their good friend and singer/song writer, Seth Bible, who was performing that night, but apparently God had more in store. Long story short, I had informed them to “keep their eyes open” for anyone who might be interested in assisting with some international ministry projects that we’re working on, as Sarah and Tia are both local college students (Notre Dame and Bethel College, respectively). They asked a few questions about the program and I went on about the night. Little did I know that God was stirring their hearts to join our team. Later that night, they asked, “What if we are interested in getting involved with the project?” And the rest, as they say, is history. Sarah and Tia (pictured below) will both begin working for OasNet and Global Pastor Outreach in early January and will conclude their internship with a trip to visit the Oasis churches in Tampico, Mexico in June. We are all excited to welcome them on board and to see what all God is going to do in them over the next several months. To find out more about the Global Pastor Outreach or the Oasis Network For Churches you can visit our website at www.oasnet.net or contact our offices at 574-247-9800.
Oasis Granger Staff Christmas
Brittany, Krissy, Becky, and Lindsey
New Song, “New Creation”, From Fellowship Church
Not sure how I feel about the painting…but I think it’s a great song. Hope to hear it soon at Oasis. Minus the paint.
Check out this new video explaining the OasNet Pastor Adoption Program.
We are trying to get 25 new sponsors to adopt a pastor. For only $49 per month you can support a pastor in another country with the much needed resources that they need to be able to share the message of grace. Let me know if you are interested in helping us meet this goal. Thanks in advance!
Sin Cannot Stop God’s Grace! – By Joseph Prince
Here is a copy of one of Joseph Prince’s recent daily devotionals. You can see more of his ministry and resources at www.josephprince.com.
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Sin Cannot Stop God’s Grace! |
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Romans 5:20 |
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When a top executive is charged for corruption or a church minister is caught in the very act of adultery, you will probably hear the phrase “fallen from grace” being used of them. We have come to believe that when someone falls into sin, he falls from grace. But God wants us to know that when someone falls into sin, he does not fall from grace — he actually falls into grace! Thank God His grace is there to put the person back on his feet. The Bible tells of prostitutes and corrupt tax collectors — sinners — who fell into God’s grace and got back on their feet. If the sin in their lives could stop God’s grace, they would never have been able to receive His grace of healing, help and power to live right. Now, it is important you understand that God hates sin because it destroys our lives, relationships and bodies. Sin is evil! But sin is not overcome by us talking about it and relying on our willpower to overcome it. It takes God’s grace to destroy sin. In fact, it is when you are under His grace that sin has no dominion over you. (Romans 6:14) It is when you see His grace in providing His Son to put away your sins and make you eternally righteous that sin will not dominate you. The devil will say to you, “You think that you can still expect God’s blessings after what you did this morning?” That is when you must remind yourself that Christ alone is your perfection and righteousness. All of us have faults. None of us deserve God’s blessings. That is why we plead the grace of God, which is His unearned, unmerited and undeserved favor toward us. Sin does not and cannot stop God’s grace. If His grace can be cut off by sin, Jesus would never have come to save us because we were all terrible sinners. But praise God, “where sin abounded, grace abounded much more”! My friend, God’s grace is bigger, deeper, wider and more powerful than all the world’s sins put together. Receive His grace right now to walk in total victory over that weakness or evil habit in your life! |
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Fireproof – A Review
To be honest, when my wife, Krissy, asked me the other day if I wanted to see Fireproof, I thought….YES! My reasoning was, if the word “fire” is in the title then there must also be guns, chase scenes, and lots of explosions. “So who’s in it,” I asked? “Kirk Cameron,” she replied. Though it would be great to see good old Mike Seaver with a machine gun chasing the bad guys, I was certain that he hadn’t made the switch to action hero quite yet. Then I remember that I had heard of him making a new movie with the same creators of “Facing the Giants” a movie I was pleasantly surprised by as it was made by a baptist church (as I understand). But instead of the action thrill a second movie plot I was hoping for, I discovered the storyline of this movie revolved around marriage. Now don’t get me wrong….I love my wife and am thankful every day for my marriage. I’m even glad if you (my ambigious readers) are married. But I’m in this regard, I’m probably a fairly stereotypical red blooded American. I mean, I put the date for the James Bond opener on my blackberry calendar like 6 months in advance as to make sure I’m not double booked. The reality is, I don’t get excited about seeing drama, relationship movies….I hated Titanic (though the “near, far, where ever you are” song is STILL stuck in my head…and don’t even get me started on Michael Keaton’s “My Life”….by the end of the movie I though I was the one who was dying. So to say the least, I wasn’t super thrilled about the movie Fireproof. But my wife had the day of school, we’ve been super busy lately, and I had promised her that we could spend the whole day together and do whatever she wanted…so Fireproof it was. But as we walked into the theater and purchased the tickets, I soon started regretting my decision. Eagle Eye, Body of Lies, Pride and Glory…..I was surrounded by action films, all playing close by, easily available yet I couldn’t make myself stop following my beautiful wife into a romantic drama and a Christian made one at that. My only hope of making it through the movie awake was the package of peanut m&m’s that I smuggled into the theater in my coat pocket.
So finally, the movie started…and to be honest, I wanted to be critical, I wanted to smirk at the cheesy acting and the over the top Christian references….but instead, I found myself engaged, and even tearful at times. It ended up being one of the more realistic renditions of an actually marriage that I’ve seen (with “The Story of Us” being right up there too.) In fact, I felt at times that it was our story that we were watching…certainly not every detail, but what couple is not on a journey to re-win each others hearts and to restore the love and passion that they had in the beginning.
I found myself wanting to hold my wife’s hand…and that was a big decision, because it was formerly holding my back of m&m’s, but I had to make a choice.
I also thought the movie was an excellent presentation of the Gospel. I was worried about it being legalistic or lawfilled, but it never really came. So in the end….I’m glad I saw FIREPROOF and even liked it! I would highly recommend couples to go see it, but ladies, make sure and bring a few tissues, your guy will need them.
Oasis Granger New Staff Photo’s!
Here are a few samples of our new staff photos compliments of Knox Photography (knoxphotography@hotmail.com). I think they did a great job for us. Thanks Brittany!
