Getting Ready for Sunday, July 5, 2009

Hey everyone!  Sorry for the “no blog” last week.  This week we are having a time of celebration at Oasis.  Our time of worship this week will be focusing on being thankful.  After our time of worship, we will all get together and do something we all like to do….EAT!  Our music for this week is:

“Because of Your Love” by Paul Baloche and can be found on his cd “A Greater Song”

“Forever” by Chris Tomlin which  can be found on the cd  ”The Noise We Make”

“I’ll Give My All” by me and Cindy which can be found on the cd “Prelude”

Take time to listen to the songs by clicking the titles above.  I really look forward to celebrating with you this Sunday.

Doug

Getting Ready for Sunday, June 21, 2009

Sermon for Sunday June 21, 2009

“In Over Your Head”

When we make a step of faith, God places us in situations that bigger than our human capacity. In these moments, we can feel overwhelmed, fearful, and question our decision. Rahab was certainly in over her head, but God gave her what she needed to complete her assignment.

 

Set List for June 21, 2009

 

Song                                            Author                        Recording

Enough	Chris TomlinLouie Giglio	“Not To Us”Chris Tomlin
Speak To My Heart	Doug & Cindy Mickan	NA
Trust and Obey	John H. SammisDaniel B. Towner	Traditional Hymn
You Never Let Go	Matt RedmanBeth Redman	“Beautiful News”Matt Redman
Everlasting God	Brenton BrownKen Riley	“Everlasting God”Brenton Brown
Salvation Is Here	Joel Houston	“Look To You”Hillsong United

 

     So I’m laughing right now at the title of the sermon for Sunday, and realizing this is the reason for yet another short blog entry.  Three letters: VBS!  This is one of my favorite weeks of the year, yet definitely an overwhelming one.  The really cool thing is that our VBS theme is on Faith, and not being afraid because God is with us….sound familiar?  It should as this is pretty much the theme for our series on Rahab.  Our kids will be singing at the opening of services to kick us off, and introduce the theme for the day.  The rest of our music deals a lot with the subject of faith, and trusting God to take care of us even when we don’t understand how or why.

     This week will also be a little sad for us here at Oasis as we say goodbye to a family that has been with us since the beginning.  John and Christina Anderson; as you probably already know, are moving to Omaha for John’s job.  The Andersons have been a big part of the Oasis family, and where the first members of the Oasis Worship Team when we began in 2002.  We really appreciate their years of service, and wish them well in this new chapter of life.  This will be their final service with us on Sunday, so be sure to take time to encourage them as they make this big move. 

    Thanks for taking time to check out what will be happening on Sunday morning.  Be sure to check out the songs by clicking the links in the chart above.  I look forward to worshiping with you all on Sunday.

 

Bro. Doug

OasisGetting Ready for Sunday, June 14th

Sermon for Sunday June 14, 2009

“Moving Beyond Yourself”

When God is moving us in a particular direction, our tendency is to ask, “how will this effect me?”  Selfishness often keeps us from being obedient to God.  We must get over ourselves, if we are going to follow God.  Today, we will see how Rahab risked it all to help others and to be obedient to God. 

 

Set List for June 14, 2009

 

Song                              Author                        Recording

Indescribable	Laura Story	“See the Morning”Chris Tomlin
There Is No Greater Love	Doug Mickan	NA
When I Think About the Lord	James Huey	“Carry Away”Shane & Shane
Hosanna	Paul BalocheBrenton Brown	“A Greater Song”Paul Baloche
I Could Sing of Your Love Forever	Martin Smith	“Cutting Edge”Delirious
My Cry For Mercy	John & Christina Anderson	NA
To God Be the Glory	Fanny CrosbyWilliam Doane	Traditional Hymn

 

     What a great start to our series about Rahab on Sunday!  I’m really looking forward to the next 3 weeks of the series.  Due to VBS, Camps, etc… Our blogs will probably be a shorter than normal, so please bear with me for the next few weeks.  I am very excited about Sunday as we go Acoustic/Djembe` this week.  Be sure to check out the music in the chart above so you can be better prepared for Sunday.  “Hosanna” is another new song to Oasis, so spend a little extra time on that one.  Also Sunday night we kick off VBS Crocodile Dock!  We’ll be “Rockin” this dock, so stop on by to see some awesome times of worship.  I’ll look forward to worshiping with you Sunday.

 

Bro. Doug

Getting Ready for Sunday, June 7, 2009

Sermon for Sunday, June 7, 2009

“Getting Past the Past”

Rahab was a prostitute. She had a past that was not pretty, but when she put her faith in God the past was forgotten, and God plotted a course for her future. Rahab was able to break free from a life that was holding her down.  Today, we will look at how faith can move us forward toward God’s plan for our future.

Set List for June 7, 2009 

Song                                    Author                        Recording

He is Exalted	Twila Paris	“He Is Exalted”Twila Paris
Rising	Paul BalocheMatt Redman	“A Greater Song”Paul Baloche
All Because of Jesus	Steve Fee	“We Shine”Fee
The Highest and the Greatest	Tim HughesNick Herbert	“Holding Nothing Back”Tim Hughes
How Great Thou Art	Stuart K. Hine	Traditional Hymn
Trading My Sorrows	Darrell Evans	“The Best of Darrell Evans”Darrell Evans

 

     I’m a little late with the blog this week due to getting caught up from being on vacation last week.  So I’ll be brief.  I am really excited about this new series as we begin looking at the life of Rahab.  Faith is something we all need more of, and it is evident that Rahab is a person of faith that we can learn from.  This week our music celebrates God for who He is, and for what He has done for us.  Take time to listen the music by clicking the links in the chart above.  I look forward to worshipping with you on Sunday

 

Bro. Doug