CHRISTMAS SHOES

The Children of the Oasis are sending Christmas shoes across the globe for Christmas '09! We are joining forces with James Robinson and Life ministries and, in addition to our regular Water for Life collection, we are bringing in $3.60 for each pair of all-terain shoes for children who need shoes and many who have never had a pair of shoes. This past Sunday we purchased 10 pairs of shoes! We will be collecting throughout the month/the final day to bring your money for Christmas shoes will be Sunday, September 27th!

Happy Grandparents' Day to all our grandparents this Sunday, September 13!

FUN-RAISING WITH TUPPERWARE!

For just two short weeks we are selling Tupperware for a whopping 50% profit! Children picked up their order packets this past Sunday and are pumped to find out who will take home the great prizes from Tupperware Debbi and also the snow cone machine and coin game! Bring your order forms in Sunday and Debbi will be rewarding more sellers. Last day for orders is Wednesday, August 26!

EDUCATIONAL BUILDING PREP TIME! Teachers of Sunday and Wednesday Bible Clubs for 2009-2010 and any other volunteer is asked to come to the children's building on Tuesday, August 15th at 7 p.m. to help us prepare the building for all the fun, fall activities! RSVP to Teresa and there will be a pizza supper for you!

What's Our Goal?

My favorite quote is from Cheryl Sack's book, "Prayer Saturated Kids." It really defines our goal here at the Oasis' children's ministry. What is it? TO IMPART SPIRITUAL LIFE AND TRAINING CHILDREN TO BE PRAYING, FUNCTIONING DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST. So, to impart spiritual life and to train, I need your kids! Parents! Let's continue to join forces and point our young warriors towards their spiritual mountain!

This Sunday we begin our 7 mountain study with finding out that God has given us a purpose and a destiny! Be there!

Bible Clubs begin in THREE short weeks!

We Honor Our Pastors--Pastors Tim and Carol!

This Sunday, we will not be meeting in the educational building but we will be going over to the main building to join the celebration of the 30th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastors Tim and Carol. All the kids should enter the office entrance and meet us in the mezzanine as you arrive this Sunday, July 26th. We will put the finishing touches on our presentation while parents are enjoying the praise and worship time. After our presentation, we will join our families for the morning's celebration. Don't miss! We love to "give honor to whom honor is due."

Join us Wednesday for BIG #9! We will learn how Jesus wants us to "Remember" Him and we will be participating in Holy Communion!

Knighting on August 2nd! For those children who were unable to be "Knighted" in April and June, both if they are in Jamboree or Studio Z, we will be having another "Knighting Ceremony" at 11:15 a.m. in the Educational Building. Sign up at the attendance desk in the ed. building if you want to be knighted!

Coming up next time: Praying!! (August 2nd through August 9th)

HONORING OUR PASTORS!

The Jamboree and Studio Z will be honoring our pastors, Pastors Tim and Carol Sheets, on Sunday, July 26th. We will not have a service in our educational building but we will be in the main building for the entire service. We are writing or drawing special messages on our pictures to be added to their memory album so children should be sure to complete theirs by THIS Wednesday, July 22nd. We also have a couple more ideas up our sleeves to show just how much we appreciate our pastors' 30 years of ministry at the Oasis so don't miss a service because we will need to practice!

Our Sprouts and Jamboree Graduation is THIS Sunday, July 19th at 11 a.m. in the educational building. There will be a reception right after the graduation. Parents and Grandparents are invited. The new graduates will promote to BIG on July 22nd and finish the summer with "the big kids."

August 2nd is being considered as our Knighting Ceremony for children in Jamboree and Studio Z who were unable to attend the past two knighting ceremonies. Parents who wish for their child to be "knighted" should sign them up at the attendance desk in the educational building ASAP!

Sprouts/Jamboree Graduation and Awards

You are cordially invited to the 5th Annual Sprouts/Jamboree Graduation and Awards Ceremony on Sunday, July 19, 2009 in the Studio Z Sanctuary at 11 a.m. They will be performing some of their favorite songs and reciting the Bible verses that they have worked so hard on. Each child will be rewarded with a certificate and a small gift. You will not want to miss it! A reception will follow the ceremony with cake, punch and other FUN treats! Each graduate will be helping out with the program. They will be practicing for their big day on Sunday, July 12!

Mom and Dad! Help us practice!
Zoey: Verse #2
Keighen: pass out programs
Taryn: closing prayer/pray over food
Morgan: Verse #1
Jamaal: pass out programs
Daniel: 5 fingers of Faith
Jayley: 5 fingers of Prayer
Madison: Opening Prayer
Amira: The Lord's Prayer

Verse #1 is Ephesians 6:10
Verse #2 is Psalms 16:11

Studio Z 's Kids Discipleship Groups are held at 10 a.m. and they will then be attending the Sprouts/Jamboree graduation at 11 a.m.

Jamboree News!

July 5 is Water Day! We will be playing outside in pools, sprinklers, etc. Please wear a bathing suit and bring a towel. Sunscreen needs to be applied BEFORE you arrive. Bring an extra set of clothes to change into. If you have an extra pool, sprinkler, or would like to donate bubbles or popscicles, please call Tosha!

July 12: Lesson is "Time With Jesus." We will be making a prayer clock! We would love pictures to put on it! Each wallet size picture you bring, you will get 20 Z bucks! (Pictures of family, friends, someone who needs healing or salvation, etc.)

July 19: Graduation Day! Details next week!