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Oasis Open Arm Ministries
by Sam Richards

While Sunday worship is a backbone of Christian life, "worship" should not be limited to Sundays. And neither should it be tied only to stereotype "churchy" things — a key motivation for Oasis Christian Fellowship’s "Open Arms Ministries" fellowship groups.

Bicycle riding, gourmet cooking, movie fellowship and book reading are among the Oasis groups where participants can not only enjoy an a vocational pursuit, but can do so among Christians who can offer friendship and help provide counsel

"The groups can help strengthen the overall body by providing a chance to demonstrate our faith to one another and provide new insights and perspectives regarding living a Christian life," said Jenna Skinner, who leads Oasis’ Book Reading Club.

The groups aren’t large — a dozen or so people is typical of most of them, but gatherings of fewer are common, too — and thus provide a good balance of intimacy and a variety of viewpoints.

"The small size of the groups helps people get to know one another on a personal level that may not be possible in a larger, more formal setting," Jenna said. "Group members seem to find it easier to share the personal details of their lives.

"We decided a few meetings ago to meet at Starbucks, and I love the idea that both believers and ‘pre-Christians’ (as Oasis Pastor Rob Baker would say) can see the love of Christ being demonstrated outside of a church setting," Jenna added.

A hiking trail isn’t generally considered a "church setting," but Julie Forbes says it’s a great place to enjoy God’s glory.

"It’s a great way to see His world, and to get exercise, too," said Julie. "We’re all out enjoying a morning or an afternoon together, and it’s easy to invite people to this."

Immaculate Adesida leads the Mothers of Teens group, and there are plenty of real-world issues to discuss there. And in this setting, they are discussed with a firm foundation in Christ. As Christians look to Jesus as an example of how to live, mothers with teenaged children are searching, too.

"They look to you as an example," Immaculate says. "But unfortunately, parents often look to the outside (world) for help being mothers and fathers to their children. We need to know God to do this properly."

Though these group leaders say they give and receive encouragement in the Lord, they also say these groups are designed, in part, to be low-pressure settings for the aforementioned "pre-Christians."

"For us, it’s nothing to preachy, nothing too heavy," Julie said of the hikers’ group. On one of the group’s hikes, six or eight hiking club members joined up with 20 or so members of the John Muir Society. Julie said the Oasis group members discussed their faith openly among the larger group of people who were not necessarily believers, and did so in a natural, relaxed way.

All of this isn’t to say Oasis doesn't feature more traditional non-Sunday fellowship groups. Linda Connors leads the Saturday Women’s Bible Study inside the Oasis "dome."

Linda modeled her group after a similar women’s study she attended for five years. "I followed that outline and changed it to meet my personality and that of our church," she said.

And as with other Oasis groups, such getting together breeds closer bonds not only with Jesus Christ, but with each other.

"I have gained fellowship and closeness with the ladies that attend that I did not have before with any of them," Linda said. "I feel a love and friendship with each lady that attends. I have got to know each of them deeper and I truly see their spiritual side,the beauty of their love for Jesus and what He means to them in their life."

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Join our new Oasis E-SCRIP Program. Go to www.escrip.com and register your Safeway card to help raise funds for ministry at The Oasis. The ESCRIP.com website is a private and secure site. Each time you use your Safeway card, up to 5% of your purchase is donated back to The Oasis! Other merchants include, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Andronico's, Carls Jr., Pep Boys, Office Max, Payless Shoes and more.

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Oasis Christian Fellowship Presents "A Passover Seder"

A 5 course Passover meal provided by Haute Stuff
Conducted by Janie-Sue Wertheim
of Jews for Jesus.

( Tuesday) April 6th @ 6 PM at Oasis Christian Fellowship
Seating for 80 only ~ Tickets $15 per person

To purchase tickets contact
Phyllis Miller 925-933-2314 or Patty English 925-933-0878
Check out the Flyer

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March 26-28 is Men's Advance. Friday night through Sunday morning men gather from all over Central California to worship, relax, fellowship, recreate and enjoy the mountain air. For men ages 10-110! Registration for men up to 12th grade is only $25. Adult registration begins at $65. If you would like to get away, get closer to God or experience some bonding with your son or friends call Pastor Rob or Pastor Benga 925-934-1244.

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Get your tickets to see a special Oasis Christian Fellowship viewing of

"The Passion Of The Christ"

(Saturday) February 28th 2004
10 AM @
Contra Costa Cinemas
555 Center Avenue
Martinez, CA
Map

For Tickets (only $5!) please call 925-934-1244

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Our new Associate Pastor, Gbenga Adesida, arrives February 27th to begin his ministry here with us at The Oasis! Pastor Gbenga and his family are moving from New York to build a dynamic Youth Ministry, in addition to preaching, teaching and discipling. Pastor Benga with also be helping with our church and conference website!

Pastor Benga at 925-934-1244.

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Sunday March 21st at 6 PM is our next Concert of Worship. Join us for a great evening as a variety of Christian Music Artists lead us in worship and minister to us in song. If you would like to perform, contact Pator Rob or

Sunday February 22nd is "Picture Sunday"! Frank and Deneen Fabsits will be helping us launch our new church photo directory. Pictures are head and shoulders only, so no need to dress up.

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Justin Fox In Concert @ Oasis Christian Fellowship
Friday, Feb. 6th, 7:30pm $7.00 admission
Justin Fox Website

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New Adult Bible study starts Sunday, Sept. 14th. Christi Hadley will lead an exciting "Experiencing God" study, designed to help bring daily life application of God's Word into our lives.

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New Believers Growth Class begins Sunday, Sept. 14th. Led by Pastor Rob, this ongoing Bible study brings knowledge and understanding to new Christians as they learn in depth what God's Word says about their new life in Christ.

 

Oasis Worship Team's Recording Concert at Imusicast in Oakland
July 14th @ 7:30 PM

 

 

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