Oasis - Kids

Christmas Program Tryouts TONIGHT!!

2011-10-19T06:54:00.000-07:00

Christmas Program Tryouts is TONIGHT at 7pm!! Results will be emailed by Friday, so the kids will know by Sunday which parts/solos they have received. If you have any questions on this, please let me know!

Friends Bible Clubs group: If you would like to purchase a necklace for your child to put the charms on that they will earn this year, please bring in $5 as soon as possible.

Mark Your Calendars:

Hallelujah Night: Oct. 31, 5:30

Christmas Performance: Sunday, Dec. 11 Morning Service

Check out our TAG facebook page at Tag_Oasis Kids!!

Bible Clubs begins tonight!!

2011-10-05T08:22:00.000-07:00

Our new Bible Clubs begins tonight at 7pm!! Hope to see everyone there! A lot of changes that your child is going to LOVE!!

Believe it or not, Christmas Program rehearsals begin in October!! Please make sure your child is here both Sundays and Wednesdays. Tryouts will be announced soon!!

Hallelujah Night, October 31, 5:30-8:30pm. Mark your Calendars!!

Bible Clubs...and more!

2011-09-28T19:15:00.000-07:00

Bible Clubs starts October 2! We have restructured EVERY class and your kids are going to LOVE it! Be there Wednesday!

We are still in need of a couple more Wednesday teachers. One for the boys program and one for the girls. Please contact Pastor Tosha if you are interested!

Sunday is full of excitement and fun!! We are in our 3rd week of our series, "I Love My Bible!" The kids are learning the books of the Bible, where to find scriptures, and memorizing scriptures!!! We have a cool new song called "I Love My B-I-B-L-E", plus each week is new and exciting! Our goal is for the kids to truly learn to love their Bibles!!

Hallelujah Night is Monday, October 31 5:30-8pm. Please begin dropping off candy to the designated table in the foyer. This is our alternative event for Halloween. Please see brochures on the table to get more info on why we do not celebrate Halloween! And if you want to help run a booth, donate baked goods, kitchen help, and help set up/clean up...please sign up at the table.

8 things we love about summer FUN DAY!

2011-09-08T14:34:00.000-07:00

This Sunday is our "8 Things We Love About Summer" FUN DAY! All the kids get to participate, so please have them wear casual clothes that you don't mind getting wet! (weather permitting) Also, you may want to bring a change of clothes just in case they get too wet!! :) Wear Tennis shoes! We will be enjoying the 8 things we have been talking about; ice-cream, friends, raiding the pantry, fun in the sun, getting wet, snow cones, baseball, and music. See you Sunday!

Tag You're it...a parent partnership program!

2011-08-15T06:18:00.000-07:00

Sign up for Oasis Kids’ TAG You’re it!

Parents, what if you could take Oasis Kids home with you every week ? What if

each week you were able to leverage what we teach your kids in church to have a

greater impact on what you are teaching them at home?

This is exactly why we developed TAG You’re It. TAG You’re It is a parent partnership program designed to help your kids gain a deeper understanding of the principles of God’s Word so that they can use them right now.

Here’s how TAG You’re It works. Throughout the week, we will send you questions, conversation starters, game ideas videos, and other easy-to-use tools that will remind your kids what they learned in Oasis Kids. This will give you an opportunity to talk with your kids about these things that may not normally come up in everyday conversation.

WEEKDAY NOTIFICATIONS

Each TAG will come your way throughout the week:

-Monday Memory Verse

-Tuesday Talk About

-Wednesday Walk It out

-Thursday Treat

-Friday Forecast

TAG INCENTIVES

Each Sunday in Oasis Kids, there will be a TAG You’re it station where kids can be tested on what they have learned. Each time they pass their TAG test, we advance their game piece along with their own personal TAG Game Board. At each new achievement level, your child will receive a different colored TAG bracelet (think Karate belts).

Plus, twice a year, we’ll have a TAG You’re It party for kids who have received a certain number of TAG bracelets. Soon your kids will be begging you to go over the TAG You’re it material each week!

HOW TO SIGN UP

We have 2 easy ways for you to sign up for TAG You’re It.

1. Friend us on Facebook-facebook.com/TAG_ok

2. Receive e-mail notifications.

-Simply send us an e-mail at TAG@oasiswired.org

We can hardly wait to get started! We look forward to partnering with you in TAG You’re it for maximum impact with your kids.

4th of July and More!!

2011-06-21T06:35:00.000-07:00

Be there on Wednesdays!! We only have 2 more weeks to complete the BEST 4th of July float ever!! The kids are working hard and we have a lot done...but we have a lot more to do! So, come out and join the fun!! Colorguard and Drum Brigade will also be practicing. On July 4 we will be in the Monroe 4th of July parade and will enter our float into their "Float Contest." All kids and any parents wanting to walk in the parade, please be there at 2:00pm. Judging starts at 2pm and parade starts at 3pm.

OK will also perform on Sunday Morning service on July 3. Please wear red-white-blue for the performance. Colorguard and Drum Brigade will also perform. The kids will be singing "God Bless America."

We are ordering T-shirts with our new logo on them! If you would like one, please see Pastor Tosha. $10/per shirt.

Sundays we are continuing our new series "Right vs. Wrong" lessons in obedience! We have a new format, new praise and worship, and new friends to meet...so come check it out!

Mark your calendars, August 10-11 will be our overnight camp!! We had TONS of fun last year and this year will even be better! Fun, games, campfire, skits,and so much more!! $10/per kid. More details to come.

Be OK!!

2011-06-07T06:33:00.000-07:00

Yep, that's right, we want you to be an Oasis Kid (OK)! This is the new name of our Children's Ministry! We have new OK kash to spend in our new and improved OKtoy Cafe! On Sunday we started our new format with a new series! Each Sunday, you will get to experience a new way of DIVING into God's word in a FUN and EXCITING way! We have new worship, new "friends" to meet...and a new way to do almost everything! So, you don't want to miss one week!

On Wednesdays, we are beginning to build the BEST 4th of July float EVER! We will be building it in Wednesdays in June. On July 4th, we will be entering it into the float contest in the City of Monroe. We will be walking in that parade and having a GREAT time! Color guard, drum brigade, and singing our freedom songs will also be a part of our float! So, keep July 4th at 3pm open, so you can join in the fun!

Coming up:
June: Leonard's 100th Birthday Bash!
July: 4th of July Parade
August: Camp!!!!

NEW CHILDREN'S PASTOR: TOSHA SALYER

2011-05-26T13:46:00.000-07:00

On May 15, the 6th birthday of our Jamboree, the children's ministry sat in the balcony and witnessed the "passing of the baton" from Pastor Teresa to Tosha Salyer. Pastors Tim and Carol and the Oasis Church family prayed over our new pastor with her husband, Bill, setting her in the office of her new endeavor. That was very exciting.

Pastor Teresa was also prayed over and placed into her new role as Director of Jamboree and Administrator of the CityGate Montessori Preschool.

We will be having some exciting announcements of new and special things to come in children's ministry--new name, new logo, new "money" and a new way of enjoying Sunday mornings! Don't miss a single service.

Can you say "Pastor Tosha?"

Upcoming Events...Mother's Day and Graduation

2011-04-26T09:48:00.000-07:00

Great job kids on your Easter performance on Sunday! Everyone did so well! I trust everyone had a great day celebrating the resurrection of our King.

We have MANY exciting things coming up soon...so make sure you are not missing it!

Only One more month of Bible Clubs! We are finishing up last minute badges and have fun activities planned! So don't miss Wednesdays!!

Summer Schedule starts in June on Wednesdays! New things are coming!

Upcoming Events:
May 7...Mother's Day Brunch
May 15...Jamboree's 6th Birthday Celebration
May 22...Graduation Day
May 25...Bible Clubs Awards Ceremony

No Bible Clubs...Easter Practice Instead!!

2011-04-20T06:03:00.000-07:00

There will be NO Bible Clubs tonight. We will be practicing our Easter songs in the main sanctuary on stage. Please meet in the main building at 7pm.

Our Easter performance is THIS Sunday. Please meet in the mezzanine at 9:45am. We will perform towards the beginning of service, so please make sure your kids are on time. We don't want them to miss it!! After our performance, the kids will be instructed to sit with their parents. Only the sprouts will be going back up to their room, so they will not be disruptive in the service.

See you tonight!!

Burn, Bible Clubs, Easter Egg Hunt, and more!

2011-04-13T05:46:00.000-07:00

We have a busy, busy week this week at the Oasis!! Wednesday is Bible Clubs! Tricia T. will be teaching Daisies for the remainder of the year and she has some fun things planned for the girls! Mission Possible #1 will be working on their Reading Badge this week. Mission Possible #2 and #3 will be working on their Pet Badge this week. Please make sure you son brings their book this week! They need to bring it each week! :) God's Girlz will be finishing up the buttons and pockets on their aprons and if they were not present during our cooking adventure, they will be making some brownies to complete their badge requirements. We will also be practicing our Easter Program songs too, so if you have a solo, please make sure you are there. For song #1, Jesus is Alive Right Now, Austin S and Josh K will be sharing the solo. On song #2, Aubree has the main solo. Her back-up singers are Lauryn, Madison, and Josh K. We perform on Easter Sunday, so make sure your child is there to practice on Wednesdays and Sundays. Easter Egg Hunt for Sprouts and Jamboree will be THIS Sunday! Please bring a Easter Basket to pick up your eggs. We will have Kroger bags available if you forget your basket. The hunt will be immediately after service in the memorial gardens (by the fountain) beside the main building. Children's Ministry will be changing soon! New name and new format for Sunday and Wednesday services! Make sure you kids are here each week to be apart of all these FUN changes! They will love it! But, we need your help! Here are the following areas I need help with: *Praise and Worship (singers, musicians, and dancers)--This would only be once a month volunteer (youth or adult) but you MUST BE ENERGETIC!! *Sketch Team (Puppet, drama, unique voices or abilities)--This would also be only once a month volunteer. *Sponsor Team--I need once every 6 week adult volunteers to help supervise the kids during our activities. This is an easy job...no teaching, just supervising!! If you would like to help us, please email me at tosha@oasiswired.org. Thanks in advance! Don't forget, Burn Conference is Thursday thru Sat! Hope to see everyone there!

Easter Practices Begin!

2011-03-29T09:24:00.001-07:00

That's right! Spring has sprung (kinda!) and it is time to start practicing for Easter. We will begin THIS Sunday, so make sure your kids are there! We will be doing 3 songs this year. We do have a couple solo parts, so it is important the kids practice at home if they are interested in singing a solo. THIS Wednesday, the God's Girlz will be preparing their meal for the Cooking Badge. If you child is in God's Girlz and they have not brought in their $1 to help out with some of the costs of the meal, please bring it in this Wednesday. The girls will be cooking home-made pizzas, garlic bread, corn, and brownies. A BIG Thank you to all the Princesses and Knights for all their hard work training for the King's Ball. The Ball was GREAT and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time! Thanks also for all the people who helped make the King's Ball such a success: Dalton, Tamie and Chuck, Katelyn, Tesla, Rachel Z, Theresa G, Terry, Gerri Austin O, Rasaan, and Jessi. Thanks also to all the people who stuck around to clean up: Jeff and Victoria and family, Gary and Lisa and family, Chuck and Tamie and family, Katelyn, Terry, and Dalton. You are the best!! Congrats to Princess Supreme, Aubree Gray, and Knight Supreme, Isaac Green, for earning the top award! We are so proud of you! Easter Egg Hunt will be on Palm Sunday for ALL Sprouts and Jamboree. If you can help by donating pre-filled eggs, that would be great. Our goal is to have a dozen eggs for each child. Please see Tosha if you can help.

King's Ball, Bible Clubs, and MORE! :)

2011-03-08T05:59:00.000-08:00

Sundays have been FULL of excitement!! We continue to train the kids on being the BEST Princesses and "Knightly" Princes they can be for their "King" Daddy in heaven! The Princesses learned how to have a "Heart of a Princess" by guarding their hearts! They learned that the things they treasure is what will fill their hearts. They began to make a treasure box and painted a heart in the inside of the box to remind them to "treasure" only things that God would want them to treasure and "guard" their heart from anything else! The knights learned the 3rd step to becoming a knight, the Squire stage. They learned the Knight's "Word of Honor," which included power of their words, chivalry, and guarding their heart. They also began making their shield, which will be used at the Ball. We only have one week left of lessons and then a week to review all we have learned! Please make sure your kids are there EVERY week!

Sign up for the King's Ball THIS Sunday! A sign up sheet will be located in the Kid's Building. If you do not reserve your spot, you will not be guaranteed a seat for the Ball! We need a set number of attendees, so we can properly prepare for the afternoon and make this a day a day your child will NEVER forget!! Mark your calendars, the King's Ball is on March 27 at 3:30pm.

Bible Clubs continue this Wednesdays! Please get your kids there each week!

Upcoming events:
March 27: King's Ball
Easter practices: Sundays and Wednesdays starting soon!!

Bible Clubs Awards Ceremony is tomorrow...King's Ball training begins!!

2011-02-22T07:02:00.000-08:00

Bible Clubs Awards Ceremony will be tomorrow, starting at 7:15! This is just to recognize the kids for what they have accomplished so far! (We will also be having a 2nd Awards Ceremony at the end of Bible Clubs.) The kids will be demonstrating what they have learned and we will be rewarding them with the badges they have worked hard to earn. We will conclude with a small reception.

There are many kids that began their skating badge at the Skating event on Feb 13. Around 7 kids completed the "written" portion of their badge LAST Wednesday. Many kids were missing last Wednesday to complete their badge. IF your child was one of them, I have attached the form that needs to be completed so they can receive their badge tomorrow. If they don't complete it, then we will work on the written requirements next Wednesday and they will receive their badge during the 2nd ceremony. IF you have any questions on this, please call or email me.

Our "King's Ball" training went GREAT on Sunday! The girls learned about "Beauty Secrets" of a Princess of God, they made a "princess" mirror to remind them on how beautiful they are from the inside/out to their Daddy in Heaven, and then we began to learn their Princess dance.

The boys learned the 4 principles of Manhood/Knighthood and about Knight Grooming, they made a Knight foil collage to help with them memorizing these 4 steps, and then they began to learn their Knight dance.

All Princesses and Knights received a folder with the information we learned so they could practice during the week. This folder needs to come back each Sunday so we can add to it!! Please be there EVERY Sunday! They don't want to miss one week!

Please Note the date of the King's Ball as changed to March 27! Please mark your calendars!!

Bible Clubs and Training begins for the Ball!!

2011-02-16T05:26:00.000-08:00

Congrats to all the children who kept their commitment of fasting and worshipping the last 40 days. We rewarded them with an awesome "Upperoom 120" dog tag and necklace to add to their collection. If your child was not there and they completed their commitment, please see Pastor Teresa or Tosha to receive your reward. Don't forget to continue to wear your necklaces each week! Also, if you already have a chain necklace, if you return the chain you received on Sunday, you will receive 50 Zbucks!!

Bible Clubs continue tonight!! We will be completing the "Skating Badge" with those of you who attended the skating party and fulfilled the skating portion of the badge. Also, if you are a God's Girlz and have not brought in your requirements to receive the "Friendship Badge," please bring that in tonight! This is the last week before the Awards Banquet! Don't forget, Awards banquet is NEXT Wednesday, February 23.

This Sunday, we begin our four week Knight and Princess training to prepare us for the "King's Ball" in March! This will be a fun and exciting time for the kids where they learn and grow in their love for our King Jesus! We are SO excited about this next month!! You can't miss one week!! On Wednesdays, some Bible Clubs teachers will be reinforcing our training by doing additional crafts and activities concerning How to be God's Princess and Knighthood. So, don't miss Wednesdays either!!

Upperoom 120 continues on Wednesday and Friday evenings! Come out and continue to worship with us!!

Bible Clubs Valentine's Day Parties and Skating Party!

2011-02-08T16:05:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day Parties!
Tomorrow is our Bible Clubs Valentine's parties. Your child should have received a pink paper with a heart on it which gave you the amount of Valentines you need to bring and a food item to bring to the party. If you did not receive one, here is some details that will help you.

Rainbows...need around 8 valentines.
Daisies....need around 9 valentines.
God's Girlz...need around 12 valentines and don't forget to bring the snack you volunteered for! Also, bring nail-polish, they are doing manicures!
Mission Possible...need around 22 valentines and don't forget to bring the snack you volunteered for!
**If you were not there Wed and we didn't talk to you Sunday, just bring in something to add to their "goody" bags and valentine's.

Additional Info for parents of God's Girlz:
Don't forget to bring your completed Family Tree - with at least the names of their family members on the fruit but would be nice to add the birth-dates if there is room - some will have room on their fruit and some won't! Also bring your completed "Friendship Badge Requirements" Sheet - if they forget it, they will have extras that your child can fill out in class. Remember if you don't bring these items, you can't receive your friendship badge! All things need to be in prior to the Awards Ceremony on Feb 23.

Additional Info for parents of Mission Possible:
We will be having a Super"Valentine"Bowl party, so wear something you can play a friendly game of flag football in!! We will eat and watch a football movie too!

Skating Party!!!
THIS SUNDAY, February 13, at MIDDLETOWN (not Trenton) Skateway we will be having an ALL CHURCH skating party!! It will be from 6:30-8:30pm. It will costs $10 per family and $3 person. Also, if you need skates it will be $1. If you would like to fulfill your requirements for the "skating badge" please see me Wednesday and be there at the rink!! Should be a lot of fun!!

And don't forget to be praying for Pastor Teresa. She left for Haiti today to visit my brother Terry and his family who are doing missionary work down there! One awesome thing already happened...they brought 6 extra bags of luggage with them (and one was over the poundage limit) and they did not charge them anything additional for them!!! God is good!

Bible Clubs and Ball....Fun in February!!

2011-02-01T07:56:00.000-08:00

Derby was such a success again this year! The kids had so much fun!!

Thanks to everyone who helped out with Derby Day!
Doug&Sandy, Tricia, Melissa&Doug, Michelle, Nikki&Damien, Janet, Ron&Cari, Jessie, Terry, Chris&Bruce, and Angela&Dave. We couldn't have done it without you!

Congrats to our winners:
Division A: Joshua
Division B: Gavin
Powder Puff: Jeana

Runner ups:
Division A: Tyler
Division B: Andrew
Powder Puff: Madison

Additional Winners:
Most Original: Aubree
Most Unusual: Daniel
Most Funny Car: Austin S
Prettiest: Emma
Best Workmanship: Jacob S
Most Colorful: Morgan D
Coolest Design: Luke L
Best Paint Job: Zaidyn

A reminder for ALL God's Girlz and their parents! Please remember to bring in your completed family trees by THIS Wednesday! They are going to do a craft with the names provided. If you have misplaced the paper you were given, please bring a list with the names and birth dates going back to the girl's great-grandparents. IF you have any questions, please contact Michelle or Chris.

Bible Clubs 1st Award Ceremony will be Wednesday, Feb 23. All parents are invited to see how their children are doing and what awards they have earned. Reception following ceremony.

The King's Ball will be coming soon! This is a grand affair for all God's "knightly" Princes and Princesses. Training will begin THIS Sunday! By the Ball, we will be "crowning" them into God's "royal priesthood." You don't want to miss this event! Fun for the entire family with a dessert reception, music, and special performances by the kids!!

Derby, Worship, and Ball....Oh my!!!

2011-01-12T10:34:00.000-08:00

Tonight most of the Bible Clubs will be painting their Derby cars. Please dress your child in something appropriate! I would hate for their nice clothes to be messed up!

On Sunday we will be learning the 3rd step to becoming a Worship Warrior and completing our Mission to "Make God Smile." The 3rd step is to "Obey God Wholeheartedly." Plus, encourage them to practice their "worship" exercises daily and support them on their fast!! Make sure they are filling in their calendars. Reward will be given to those at the end of the 40 days who have fulfilled their commitment.

Does your child have a Bible Club vest or sash to place all their badges they are earning? The vests for the boys are $11 and the sash for the girls are $7. Please see Pastor Teresa or Tosha if you would like to order one! Or email tosha@oasiswired.org.

The King's Ball: End of February. This is a grand affair for all of God's Princes and Princesses. The kids will all go through training, prior to the event, on how to be a Prince and Princess in God's eyes. By the time of the Ball, we will be "crowning" them into God's "royal priesthood." This event will be for all kids and their parents. The dress will be "royalty" worthy (fancy!). There will be a reception, music, and tons of fun for all! More details to come!!

Would you like to help organize, decorate, or volunteer to work the King's Ball? See Tosha for more details or email her at tosha@oasiswired.org.

Worship! Wednedays! And More!

2011-01-07T05:57:00.000-08:00

Wow! It has almost been a week of worship, fasting, and praying! I hope many of you have came out at 7pm nightly to experience these amazing nights of worship! Don't forget, it will keep going on for 40 days total! So we hope you will experience it! Each child received on Sunday a Worship Warrior calendar. Each day they worship and keep their promise of fasting and praying they will get to mark off that day on their calendar. Our goal is to worship, fast, and pray for 40 days! You guys can do it!! At the end of the 40 days, we will be awesome Worship Warriors and will receive a reward!

Derby Day preparations are in full swing on Wednesday nights! Every club will be participating this year, so make sure you are there to get your car ready for the race! Rewards will be giving out for the fastest cars, the best designed cars, and other fun awards! So get creative when you design and make your cars!! The cost of the cars are $5, so please bring your money in as soon as possible. Please see Pastor Teresa if you need to obtain a scholarship.

We HIGHLY encourage all Bible Club attendees to purchase and wear a vest/sash each week! These vests/sashes are great to put all the badges we are earning! If you do not have one and would like to order one, please see Pastor Teresa or Tosha.

Mark your Calendars:
Derby Day...Jan 26
End of 40 days...Feb 10
Prophetic Summit...Feb 11
The King's Ball...Feb
Skating...Feb and Mar

New Year Activities!!!!!

2010-12-30T05:42:00.000-08:00

Well, I can't believe 2010 is almost over!! We have had such a fun and exciting year! And next year will be EVEN better!!

Starting Jan 2, we will be participating in the all-church event where we focus on worship, prayer, and fasting for 40 days!! We will be starting our new series called "Worship Warrior" which will last ONLY 5 weeks! You don't want to miss it!

At the End of January, we will be having our 2nd Annual Derby Day! All Bible clubs are participating this year, which will be TONS of fun!! We will also be having a Powder-Puff Derby for the girls!! Everyone is designing their cars and beginning to cut them out. So, please try to come every Wednesday or you will miss this fun activity!

In February, we will be having a "KINGS BALL." That's right! A fun party designed specifically in mind for all of God's Princes and Princesses! More details to come!

Enjoy your New Year's activities and BE SAFE!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!! :)

3 more practices before Christmas program!!

2010-11-30T10:37:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it? We only have 3 more practices before our Christmas program performance of Angel Alert!! It is imperative that your child(ren) is there for the remainder of the practices!! Tomorrow, Wed December 1, and next Wednesday we will be practicing in the main building. So, please drop off and pick up your children from the main building. On Sunday, we will also be practicing the ENTIRE time during morning service. Please have your child(ren) prepared. All speaking parts and solos must be memorized. No books by Sunday!! If you have any questions, please see Pastor Teresa or Tosha.

Tomorrow at 6:15, there will also be practice for the Drum Brigade. Please meet in the MAIN building. The buckets will be transported over there for your convenience. All you need is your drum sticks.

Please mark your calendars:
December 11, Final FULL dress rehearsal (time to be announced.)
December 12, Performance of Angel Alert!!

You guys are doing great! Keep up the hard work and keep listening to your CDs!!

Wednesday...Practice, Christmas Shoe Boxes, and more!!

2010-11-16T05:30:00.000-08:00

This Wednesday will be very busy! We will begin putting together the Christmas shoe boxes. If you forgot to bring in something for them, please bring it with you Wednesday!! We need small toys, candy, hygiene items, etc. Also, if you can bring $7 for shipping and clear shoe boxes that would be GREAT!! What an awesome way to show the love of Jesus to children who would otherwise not get anything for Christmas!!

We will also continue our Christmas Program practices. The dancers will begin learning their routines and we will be focusing on the scripts and special solos. So, please make sure you know your parts!!

Mission Possible Boys, please make sure you bring in your "collection" item and your completed forms!! I want all of you to earn your "Collection Badge."

See you Wednesday!!

Veteran's Day and More!!!

2010-11-09T06:33:00.001-08:00

Color Guard and Drum Brigade practice will be THIS Wednesday at 6pm in preparation for Veteran's Day. Veteran's Day performance will be THIS Sunday, November 14. Please wear red-white-blue attire.

This Sunday is the LAST Sunday to bring in items for the Christmas Shoe Boxes. We need plastic shoe boxes, small toys, personal hygiene items, and any small item you find out shopping that a child would love for Christmas. We also need $7 to cover the shipping for every box we fill up.

Christmas Program is December 12!! Please mark your calendars! Practices continue EVERY Sunday and Wednesday. Please continue to keep your child faithful in attendance.

Christmas Program Special Parts Announced!!

2010-11-02T07:14:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to FINALLY announce the results from our Angel Alert Tryouts. After much prayer, the decisions were made. Thank you so much for your patience. We have such talented kids and EVERY child should be extremely proud of themselves. We were very excited AGAIN to give each child that tried out a special part. If you have any questions concerning the results, please contact Pastor Teresa at teresa@oasiswired.org.

We will be performing on December 12 during the morning service in the main building. Please start looking now for "WHITE" attire. All children will be asked to wear all white. I have already had problems finding white pants, so we are researching places that have them. I did find at Meijers last night (in the women's department) white scrub pants. So, if your child can fit into adult sizes, that may work for you. I will keep you posted on my search. If anyone runs across any white pants, let me know!! (Girls can wear white skirt/white hose if they want. It doesn't have to be pants. ) Wings and halos will be provided.

We will continue practices on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Please make EVERY effort to be there! We only have 5 more Sundays of practice!!

Congrats to all the kids! Again we are so proud of each and every one of you!

Keep listening to your cds!!

Parts:
Gabriel: Cole
Michael: Devon
Harpo: Isaac
Halo: Morgan H

Alex: Tyler
Angelica: Christianna
Andrew: Gavin
Aimee: Aubree
Amanda: Allie
Aaron: Jacob S

Mary: Kristin
Joseph: Austin S
Innkeeper: Morgan D
Shepherd #1: Carlton
Shepherd #2: Zaidyn
Shepherd #3: Gavin
Wiseman #1: Sayane
Wiseman #2: Jacob L
Wiseman #3: Alex

Angel #1: Gabrielle
Angel #2: Josh L
Angel #3: Daniel
Angel #4: Mckenna

Angel Alert: Trinity, Josh L, Gabrielle, Andrew

Solos and Dancers:

When God Says it:
Solo #1: Andrew
Solo #2: Taryn
Solo #3: Jacob L
Solo #4: Savanna S
Solo #5: Madison
Solo #6: Jas’Marie

Call His Name Jesus:
Solo #1: Maddie
Solo #2: Amira

“call” angel choir: Bailey, Emma, Destiny

Glory in the Highest:
Dancers: Jeana, Gabrielle, Christianna, Mckenna, Bailey, Aubree, Allie

Strange Way to Save the World:
Mary: Kristin
Joseph: Austin S

Jesus Precious Jesus:
“Precious Jesus” choir: Bailey, Emma, Destiny

Oh, Holy Night!
Solo: Josh K

The Night That Heaven Came Down
Solo #1: Meghan R
Solo #2: Lauryn

Dancers: Deslyn , Jeana, Trinity, Savanna S, Emma , Morgan D, Madison

Christmas Tryouts this WEDNESDAY!

2010-10-11T07:50:00.002-07:00

We had a wonderful time Sunday and we are so proud of all the kids who got baptized!

This Wednesday is tryouts for this year's Christmas program. If you are interested in a special solo or speaking part, please be prepared to sing #7 song on the CD and the specified speaking parts that you were given a few weeks ago. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Teresa or Tosha. Tryouts will be the entire time of Bible Clubs. While you are waiting on your turn, you will be working on your Hallelujah Night games!

Don't forget to bring in items for the Christmas Shoe Boxes! We need small toys and personal hygiene items!! Don't forget to also bring in the clear shoe boxes! They were on sale at Kroger for $1/each!!

Color Guard rehearsal resumes THIS Wednesday in preparation for Veteran's Day!!

Mark your calendars....Hallelujah Night is October 27!!

Christmas

2010-10-11T07:50:00.001-07:00

WATER BAPTISM: Obeying Jesus' Command!

2010-08-19T13:57:00.000-07:00

We have a special water baptism coming up in September. This Sunday, August 22, we will have a special service called "I'm Getting Baptized." We will handout a small, four page packet to the children as we talk about the meaning of being water baptized. Children wishing to be water baptized will tear off the back page, talk with their family, complete the page and return it ASAP to Pastor Teresa on Sunday or Wednesday. This helps the family and the church see if your child is ready for water baptism!

This Sunday is our final day to bring in canned goods for our pantry, our summer "Daddy Deed." Bring in 3-4 cans and help us beat ChecksMart, Middletown, raising the biggest donation! We are going to win!

We will continue to look at America and our rich heritage on Sunday morning! This past Sunday we looked at the Mayflower Compact. Wow, where did all those "God" words go in the last 50 years? Let's look at the REAL history of America! God Bless America!

ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE!

2010-08-06T06:57:00.000-07:00

Hey kids! Are you working on memorizing the Books of the Bible? Rembember, you have until the end of BIG to do it! BIG has been extended until September 22 in order to complete the series before we move on to the fall Bible Clubs. You will qualify for 100 ZBucks if you complete the challenge. Yeah!

This Sunday is our final lesson on the "Blood of Jesus." We will be learning what it means to "plead the blood" and how to "draw a bloodline." Don't miss! This lesson will affect your prayers from now on.

Going to "The Communion Table" on Sunday

2010-07-29T08:30:00.000-07:00

As we continue to study "The Blood of Jesus", we go, this week to the communion table as we learn Luke 22:19 "This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me." (Parents who wish for their children NOT to take communion this Sunday may email teresa@oasiswired.org and we will certainly see that your desires are honored.)

We will also be looking at the different significant events of the Jewish people that Jesus was a part of such as the Day of Atonement and the Passover and looking at the prophesies about Jesus.

See you Sunday!
Teresa

BIG is Tonight!

2010-07-28T12:55:00.000-07:00

Hey, kids! Tonight to begin "Devoted to His Word" and look at Love Letters! We will enjoy bubble bum questions, create a memory bookmark and play a fun game, "Have You Ever." Tonight we get the second laminated verse to add to our clip to learn and memorize. Don't miss! Bring your name clip and Bible!

Welcome to "Seeds"

2010-07-23T06:54:00.000-07:00

We are developing a brand new class called "Seeds" for babies birth through 17 months. And "Seeds" is no small thing. These developing warriors for Jesus have a consistant leader named Katelyn and they will have special music and pictures and blessings will be prayed over them each time they are in "Seeds." Colorful and safe toys, cleaned weekly during the school year by the Middletown City Schools developmental delayed students, create an environment of love and acceptance! Parents! Bring us your "seeds" (babies) for planting in our "fertile soil" (beginnings of spiritual learning and love for God's church.)

"Daddy Deed" for July/August

2010-07-23T06:34:00.000-07:00

Don't forget our ongoing Daddy Deed! Remember, Daddy Deeds are special things we do just because we love Father God and we want to show Jesus to others by those special things we do.
This summer, during July and August, we are filling up grocery sacks with canned goods to give to Roscoe, head of our church pantry. He always needs food because the Oasis ministers to over 6000 people a year through our food pantry. So, kids, shop with Mom and pick out something you like to eat and bring it in for the hungry in our community. Yeah! You will even earn Zbucks!

BIG tonight!!!

2010-06-23T11:28:00.000-07:00

BIG is back and it is BIGGER and BETTER than ever! Come out tonight at 7pm for fun songs, cool videos, and awesome games!! You don't want to miss it!!

We had a GREAT time at camp!! Thanks to everyone who made it happen...Camp Counselors: Bethany, Katelyn, Tesla, Austin, Dalton, and Dusty... Lindsay, Kelly, Trisha, Zach, Nikki, Kisha, Michelle & Eddie, The Donathan family, and our Oasis Spanish Ministry! We couldn't have done it without everyone one of you!!!

Coming up...

Fourth of July and much more!!

Camp and MORE!!

2010-06-08T07:39:00.000-07:00

This Wednesday, June 9, is the FINAL day to sign up for camp. If you have FINISHED 2nd grade to the 6th grade you are able to attend a overnight camp on June 16th and 17th. The age restriction will be waived if a parent or guardian is willing to spend the night with their child. This event will be a FUN-FILLED 2 days of praying, learning, crafts, and games! You don't want to miss it!! Please see Pastor Teresa if you have any questions.

This Wednesday, Michelle has planned a "FUN" Wednesday service! Come out and join us!

This Sunday, June 13, is our Graduation Day! Our 6th graders, Jamboree, and Sprouts graduates will be recognized. Please come and celebrate with us. Don't forget your cameras. Reception will follow immediately afterwards!!

Upcoming Events:

New Sunday format!

New songs for Freedom Choir to celebrate the Fourth of July!

WOW! We have TONS going on!!!

2010-05-25T07:36:00.000-07:00

This Sunday is our Memorial Day performance! Don't forget to wear RED-WHITE-and BLUE!! Immediately afterwards, we will be doing our Bike-A-Thon. If your attire is not good for biking, please bring a change of clothes. Don't forget to bring in your pledges and your Bikes!! If you do not have a bike, let Tosha know and she will make sure you have one to ride!!

Wednesday, June 2 will be our Bible Clubs Award Banquet. Each class will be presenting what they learned. It should be a fun night for all! Reception will be immediately afterwards!

Sunday, June 6 will be Waterday for Jamboree and Sprouts kids ONLY! Parents, if you have fun "outdoor" items that would be great for waterday...bring them on the 6th!

Sunday, June 13 will be Graduation Sunday. Please make sure you notify Pastor Teresa or Ms.Tosha if you have a 6th grader, a child going into kindergarten, and/or a child turning 3 years old so they will be included in the ceremony. Reception will be immediately afterwards.

Wednesday June 16th to Thursday June 17 will be an overnight camp for the Children who are 2nd grade and up AND who attend Sunday services. (You must have completed 2nd grade.) This age restriction is lifted if a parent or guardian is willing to spend the night with their child. We have TONS of fun activities planned, but it will be an amazing 2 days "crying" out in prayer. Please mark your calendars. There is a mandatory sign up needed for this "Wilderness Outcry" so please do not procrastinate!!

May's Daddy Deed and Upcoming Events!!

2010-05-18T19:41:00.000-07:00

May's Daddy Deed will be a Bike-A-Thon to raise money for the Relay for Life. Relay for Life has a BIG relay each year to raise money for research to help find a cure for cancer!

This is what you need to do:
1. Get a sponsor sheet and start asking friends and family to pledge you. Put all money in the envelope.
2. On May 30, after our Memorial Day performance, if you raised $10 or more you will be riding your bike through a roped off area in the parking lot.
(Approx. 45 minutes.)
3. The person who raises the MOST money will be rewarded with a pizza party for their entire class!
4. Please contact Ms.Tosha if you need help transporting your bike to church or needs a bike to ride.
5. All money needs to be turned in on May 30. If you receive checks, please have them write it out to “American Cancer Society.”

Please put your name in the "Daddy Deed" box if you would like to be considered to be the "crown" supervisor for the month and win $200 Z-Bucks!!

Please contact Ms.Tosha with ANY questions!
Let’s help FIGHT cancer TOGETHER!

Upcoming Events:
March 30: Memorial Day Performance in main building, Bike-A-Thon immediately afterwards
June 2: Bible Clubs Awards Assembly
June 6: Water Day for Jamboree Kids ONLY!!
June 13: Graduation Day for 6th graders, Jamboree and Sprouts
June 16-17: Wilderness Outcry Camp!!!! More details to come...

Mark Your Calendars!!!!

2010-05-11T11:24:00.000-07:00

Color guard rehearsal THIS Wednesday at 6pm. We still need a couple more kids to be in the color guard. If you are interested, please see Pastor Teresa. The color guard will be participating in the Memorial Service on May 30th.

Bible Club Award Ceremony will be on Wednesday, June 2 from 7-8:15pm. Parents are invited to attend and there will be a reception afterwards.

BIG is coming again this Summer, but we need your help!! Would you like to volunteer to help out in the preschool area, attendance, memory verses or sound tech?? If so, see Pastor Teresa! It only last 13 weeks and we know you will be blessed!!

Mother's Day Banquet THIS SAT!! Plus more...

2010-05-04T07:51:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, May 8th, come honor your Mom with us at 1pm at the Golden Corral in Middletown. Simply bring Mom, go through the line, pay and come to the meeting room on the far right. We will have a special time of fellowship, music, essays, and flowers! You don't want to miss it! Please let us know if you will be coming, so we can be sure we are getting our minimum number.

If you were NOT there Sunday, please fill out your Mom Essay on Wednesday and turn it in. The winner of the Mom Essay will be featured on the 411 and will win their mom a flower!!

Have you turned in your "Daddy Deed" idea for May? We are picking our next Daddy Deed by Sunday. What is a Daddy Deed? A Daddy Deed is an act of service to our community that shows them the love of our precious Daddy Jesus. Last month, we did our "Lemonade for Lives" lemonade stand where we raised $400 for the Community Pregnancy Center! Thank you Oasis family for being so supportive! If your Daddy Deed is chosen for May, you will be "crown" supervisor for the month and will win $200 Zbucks!! Last chance to turn it in for May will be on Wednesday!!

Upcoming Events, Mark your Calendar!!!
May 26 7-8:15 Bible clubs Award Ceremony
June 6 Graduation Day for Sprouts, Jamboree, and 6th graders

Lemonade for Lifes....THIS Sunday!!

2010-04-14T11:52:00.000-07:00

LEMONADE FOR LIFES!!

The children will be setting up a lemonade stand immediately after church THIS Sunday to sell to the congregation. The purpose of our sale is to raise money for the Community Pregnancy Center and their annual “Walk for Life” fundraiser. This is one of our “Daddy Deeds” that we will be doing on a monthly basis. What is a “Daddy Deed?” A special act (deed) of kindness that will show the world how cool our “Daddy Jesus” is and how much we LOVE HIM! We are learning about the Crowns of Faithfulness and how important that our lives should always reflect Jesus. In May, we will do a new “Daddy Deed,” but this time, a child will decide what it is! If their deed is the winner, they will be rewarded with Zbucks and be “CROWN” supervisor for the month!
So, if you would like to participate in this Daddy Deed, please bring in the following items next week. It is broken up by classes. Only those who contribute to the event will get to participate.

Jamboree-cups and napkins
Kindergarten-1st grade…lemonade packets
2nd-3rd grades…2 dozen cookies
4th, 5th, 6th grades…2 dozen cookies

**If you have extra pitchers to bring in for lemonade, it would be greatly appreciated!
**Please put 2 cookies in a zip lock bag, so they can easily be distributed.
(You will have 12 bags total)

If you have any questions, please let us know.
Thanks,
Pastor Teresa and Ms.Tosha

Easter and Upcoming Events

2010-03-17T07:08:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, March 24, there will be NO Bible clubs. We will be practicing for Easter the entire time!! Please make sure you are there!!

Easter Program dress rehearsal is Sat, March 27, 11-12pm in the MAIN building. This will include ALL children, including Sprouts. You DO NOT have to wear your Easter outfits. Keep them nice for Sunday!!

Easter Program is Sunday, March 28. Please meet in the mezzanine at 10AM SHARP!! We will be performing after Praise & Worship. Kids should wear Easter outfits.

Easter Egg hunt for Jamboree and Sprouts will be IMMEDIATELY after the Palm Sunday Service in the Memorial Gardens (by the fountain). Please make sure you bring your Easter Baskets to collect the eggs in.

Upcoming Events:

Mother's Day Event

Father's Day Event

Practice, Practice, Practice your Easter Songs!!!

2010-03-09T11:20:00.000-08:00

There is ONLY 3 more weeks until our Easter performance on Palm Sunday!! All special parts need to be memorized by THIS Sunday!!!! So, you need to practice, practice, practice!!!!!! Wednesday we will be learning our last song, "This is How We Know What Love Is." So starting Sunday, we will know ALL our songs!! Please try your best to be in attendance!! You guys are doing GREAT on the songs so far!! Keep it up!!

Easter 2010

2010-03-03T07:11:00.000-08:00

Attached is the special assignments for the children's Easter program to be performed on Palm Sunday. There were considerably fewer specials than our Christmas program so we were unable to include all the children who desired a part. The Jamboree program is not separated this year so Jamboree parts are not necessarily solo parts but will be sung in front of a mic. If a child had a larger part at Christmas, they received a smaller part in the Easter performance. Soon-to-be graduates were squeezed in as much as possible because it is their very final performance in Children's Ministry. Thank you, parents, in advance, for having your child(ren) in attendance for the rehearsal which will be on BOTH Sundays and Wednesdays. Keep Saturday, March 27 open for a final dress rehearsal. The attire will be Easter dress.

**On "Oh Happy Day", there will be supporting singers that will be singing in front of choir with mics and special choreography.

God's Not Dead:Solo: Gabrielle with Micah, Lily
Blood of Jesus:Duet: Savanna, Zoey
You are My All in All:Solos: Austin, Jas'Marie, Andrew
Let's Think About our God:Solos: Maddie, Jacob, Kristin, Devon
This is How we Know What Love Is:Solos: Bailey, Josh K
Oh, Happy Day:Solo: Taryn Supporting: Meghan, Lauryn, Morgan, Tyler, Devon

Easter Practice has begun!!

2010-02-23T10:28:00.000-08:00

This past Sunday, we passed our our first "Zmusic" CD. On the CD, it has the 6 songs that we will performing for Easter. Our performance will be on Palm Sunday. We will be having tryouts for solos. There are 8 solos total, so please be practicing ALL the songs! IF you did not receive a CD, please contact Pastor Teresa.

This Sunday we will be having a "RED CARPET" movie premier!! The Veggie Tales newest release of "Pistachio" will be featured!! You don't want to miss this event!! Many famous "STARS" will come out for this important event!! Movie Snacks will be given out during the movie. Also, if you bring a friend you will receive a prize!!

If you kept your Watchdog promise, you were rewarded with your dog chain on Sunday. Don't forget, if you have "extra" chains that you want to turn in, you will receive 50 Zbucks for them!!

Kids Who Need To Be "Knighted"

2010-02-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

Has your child never been "Knighted" into the Army of The Lord? Sign them up TODAY by emailing teresa@oasiswired.org or tosha@oasiswired.org for the upcoming "knighting" ceremony. The ceremony will be conducted along with the WYW Committment Ceremony and Reception on Sunday, February 21st. They will receive their official dog chain at that time! This knighting REQUIRES prior notification so be sure to not miss the signup prior to the ceremony in order for us to be prepared for this very important milestone in your child's spiritual journey.

No Bible Clubs Tonight!

2010-02-10T04:51:00.000-08:00

Due to the weather, all Wednesday activities are cancelled for tonight!

Upcoming Events that you do not want to miss:
Feb 11--Last day of the fast!! Have you kept your commitment? Don't forget to bring in your calendars on Sunday!
Feb 14(Sun)--Last day of our WYW Watchdog Lessons!! You don't want to miss it! Plus, we will be having Valentine's Day Parties!!
Sunday Mornings from 9:45 to 10:30am is choir rehearsal for Easter!!! We only have 7 more practices until we perform on Palm Sunday!!
Feb 17 (Wed)--Skating Party at Trenton Skateway!! Fun for the ENTIRE family! You don't want to miss it!! (No Bible Clubs due to skating party.)
Feb 21 (Sun)--WYW Commitment Ceremony and Reception. We will be rewarding those who kept their commitment the ENTIRE 40 days!! We are SOOOO proud of you!!
Feb 28 (Sun)--Movie Premiere of the newest Veggie Tales release, Pistachio!

Stay Tuned...we have lots more things coming your way!!!

Derby Day on Wednesday!!!

2010-01-22T06:33:00.000-08:00

Derby Day is THIS Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Children's Building! All the boys will be racing their cars that they have designed and painted! There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards given out, plus 2 other prizes given to the "most original" car design. A reception with cake and other goodies will be given out afterwards! It will be fun for all!!

This is DAY 20 of the fast! We are half-way there! Have you been keeping your commitment? Have you been watching your words? Have you been decreeing EVERYDAY at 6:21pm? You will be rewarded at the end of the 40 days if you have kept your commitment the ENTIRE time!

Skating Party will be February 17 at Trenton Skateway from 6:30-8:30pm! It will be fun for the ENTIRE family! $3.50 for admission. If you need skates, it will be a total of $5 for admission and skates. Hope everyone can come!!

Sunday's lesson will be the next step to Training your tongue the Watchdog way. The focus this week will be being a Lie Detective.

Do you love to sing? Coming Soon....Children's Choir!! Stay tuned!

Day 13 of the Fast, Upcoming Events!

2010-01-15T06:53:00.000-08:00

We are on the 13th day of our fast!! It has been an amazing 13 days so far. Are you decreeing every day at 6:21pm? Here are a list of the decrees that were given to the children on Sunday:

I Decree.......

Yourself:

*That every promise of God is mine in Jesus Name.

*That Miracles are being released today in the name of Jesus.

*That the cool works of God come in my life right now!

*That what the enemy has stolen from me he will have to give me back 7 times that!

*That the Holy Spirit is being poured out on me and my friends!

*That my commitment to Jesus is going to shake the world and it will be contagious!

*That blessings are coming to us and will overwhelm us!

*That Greater is He that is in me is Greater than he that is in the world.

*Favor over my life!

Family:

*That the cool works of God come in they life of my family and to all believers right now.

*That my family and God’s people will be blessed right now.

*That family curses are broken.

*That what the enemy has stolen from my family he will have to give it back 7 times that!

*That if we honor God, we will have enough money for what we need!

*That marriages and families are healed!

Church:

*That every promise of God is alive and working now in our church.

*That the people and friends at church will be Blessed.

*That the Oasis will be filled with the presence of King Jesus, His Holy Spirit, and Father God.

*That the adults and the children of the Oasis will worship deeper than ever before!

*That what the enemy has stolen from the church he will have to give us back 7 times that!

*That people who used to know Jesus are coming home.

*That new families and children will come and know Jesus!

*That Revival is spreading, breaking loose, and overflowing!

*That people will be healed!

State and Nation:

*That God will cause things to happen that people will look at our area, our state, and Nation and know that His power is at work.

*That what the enemy has stolen from our state/nation he will have to give it back 7 times that!

*That God will be #1 in America.

*That judges will stand for God’s truth.

Upcoming Events...

*This Sunday, Lesson #3, Watch Your Words...NO Whining Watchdogs, be Thankful!!

*Pinewood Derby Competition on January 27, 7:30pm, here at the church!! You don't want to miss it!!

*Skating Party at Trenton Skateway on Feb. 17 6:30-8:30pm. Bring out the whole family!

WYW-Watch Your Words-Day 6 of our all church fast!

2010-01-08T10:03:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday, the kids made a commitment to watch the words that come out of their mouths for 40 days!! To signify their commitment, and to let Jesus know that they are really serious, they gave up something they love for 40 days. The kids were pretty amazing in what they chose to give up... giving up favorite drink/food items to giving up their DS game. Each child who made a commitment, was given a bracelet, which would be a constant reminder of their promise that they made. They were also given a bookmark which states the verse, motto, and promise that the kids will be learning during this fasting period! Each child was also given a Calendar, so they could mark off each day that they kept their commitment. Please post this on your wall, refrigerator, or any place accessible for your child.

This week we will be learning about decrees. As a church, we will be making a decrees over 5 areas: yourself, family, church, state, and nation. Your child will be given a list of decrees under each area. Our memory verse is found in Proverbs 18:21. In military time, 18:21 is 6:21pm. As a church, at 6:21pm EVERY DAY, please make decrees over these five areas.

The Jamboree kids are also "fasting" in an age-appropriate way. At 6:21pm EVERY DAY, they made a promise to turn off the TV, put away all toys and games, and will talk and pray to Jesus for a while. I encourage you to play music, pray together, and maybe let them draw pictures for Jesus or about what they are learning. I know my kids really look forward each day to their special "extra" time with Jesus.

We are so excited about the coming weeks and what God is doing!
If you have any questions, please let us know!

40 Day Fast Beginning Next Sunday!

2009-12-29T07:51:00.000-08:00

Next Sunday, January 3, we will be beginning an ALL church fast and prayer for 40 days (until Feb 11.) Your child will be learning how to participate in a fast. A fast is when you choose to give up something you really want so you can focus on God and prayer for a time. Normally you pray with your spirit and soul (you soul is your mind, will, and emotions). But fasting gets your body involved, too. It's sort of like body prayer. When you fast, you are praying with your whole self.

Please help your child decide what they would like to give up for 40 days. Please ask your child, Would you be willing to give up some things for a while that are important to them in order for them to only focus on Jesus? Maybe you want to give up candy, video games, a favorite toy, talking on your cell phone, or a favorite food (like pop or ice cream). Please encourage them to do this. If you "just say no" to something that your body really wants for the purpose of prayer, it shows God--and the devil--that you are really serious about it.

Why fast now? Our church has been led to do a Watch Your Words (WYW) campaign. In Proverbs 18:21 it says, Death and Life are in the power of the tongue. This will be our focus. We will be learning how powerful our words are and how important it is for us to speak positive things; speaking words of faith and not negative, condemning words.

How do we change our mouths?
*Ask God for Help. Have Psalms 141:3 be your daily prayer: "Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord;keep watch over the door of my lips."
*Renew/refocus your Mind---Fast and pray. Fasting helps us refocus our body and our thoughts. Proverbs 23:7 says "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he."
*Monitor Your Mouth. A wise person watches the words that come out of his/her mouth. (Philippians 4:8). (Ex. complaining, gossiping, fault-finding, negative words, word curses)
*Decree your Faith. God tells us to "Call on those things which be not as though they were." (Romans 4:17). Speak God's promises over your life and use your mouth to encourage others.
When you are fasting and praying, decree your faith in these five areas;
church, state, family, yourself, and our nation.

We hope you will participate in this important event. Let's use our mouths to declare LIFE in ourselves and in our church body. If your child is serious about participating in this fast, they will be able to participate in a special bracelet ceremony on Sunday. This will signify their commitment.

Jamboree will also be participating in a "fast" type activity. Due to their age, it will slightly altered. More details to come.

If you have any questions, Please contact Pastor Teresa or Ms. Tosha.

Happy Birthday Jesus

2009-12-23T10:48:00.000-08:00

A big THANK YOU goes out to all the kids!! You guys did AWESOME on Sunday! Many people told us that that was the best Christmas Program ever! You guys worked so hard and it paid off! That was the BEST gift you could give Jesus!! Great Job!

Tonight is Christmas Parties during our Wednesday Night Bible Clubs. Please come at 7pm and enjoy fun and fellowship together. In the main sanctuary, the Christmas Eve Service will be taking place for the adults.

Coming up next year...
*WYW (Watch Your Words) Event
*Skating Party
*New and Improved Praise and Worship

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Final TWO Rehearsals!

2009-12-15T11:24:00.000-08:00

On Wednesday, December 16 at 7 p.m., the children will have a final pre-dress rehearsal for this year's children's Christimas program, "The Best Christmas Present Ever!" The rehearsal will be in the main building for the first time! Meet in the main sanctuary at 7 p.m. We will allow time for the children who did not get to shop the Z Store on "Black Sunday" to shop tomorrow night.

The final dress rehearsal is this Saturday, December 19th from 10:30-11 a.m. for the Sprouts and Jamboree and from 11-12 p.m. for the StudioZ and for the select nativity children from Jamboree. The program will be Sunday, December 20th at 10 a.m.

Debbie Rivera did an awesome job of preparing Christmas shopping in the Z Store! Children were also permitted to go into the wrappping room to have their selected gifts wrapped before leaving the service! There are many more selections so kid shoppers, gather up your Z bucks and even real bucks and be ready to shop tomorrow night at 7 p.m.

Our prayer closet has been delivered and the art work is just fabulous! Pictures coming up soon!

Merry Christmas!

3 more practices!!!

2009-12-07T06:59:00.000-08:00

Studio Z:
We only have 3 more practices until dress rehearsal on December 19!! Can you believe it?! Sunday was the first time we went through the entire program. If you have a speaking parts, you have to memorize your parts!! Even if you don't know when to come in...we will help you with that!! NO MORE BOOKS!!! Everything should be memorized! Make sure you are listening to your CD DAILY---I can't stress that enough! Listen to how they say their lines and try to do it like that!! Plus, it will help you with the words to the songs!! Make sure you practice singing out!! These songs are so fun and exciting! Make sure you perform that way!! We know you guys will do GREAT! Let's do our BEST for Jesus!!

Pre-Dress Rehearsal will be held December 13 and Wed, December 16.
Dress Rehearsal is on December 19, 11 AM to noon.

Jamboree/Sprouts:
Please continue listen to you Cd's. The kids did pretty well on Sunday and we did practice on stage so they know where they are standing.

A few Jamboree kids will be performing with Studio Z program during the last two songs. They will be acting out the manger scene. If you have any questions, please let me know. I have already picked these kids due to their age and if they would not be distracting. If you want your child to participate and I haven't talked with you, please contact me (Tosha) ASAP. These children will need to stay the ENTIRE time during dress rehearsal on Dec. 19. (10:30 to noon)

Dress Rehearsal is on December 19, 10:30 to 11AM.

Shopping Days at the Z-Store:
Big shopping days will be Sunday, Dec. 13 and Wed, Dec 16!!!

Bible Club Parties:
Parties will be Dec 23. See your child's leader if you can help with refreshments!!

December is ALMOST here!!

2009-11-30T06:47:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it? December is almost here! We have 20 days before the Christmas program! We are practicing EVERY Sunday and Wednesday! Please make sure you are there!! We need EVERYONE! Please mark your calendars...A pre-dress rehearsal will be held on Dec 13 and Dec 16. That means we will rehearse the whole time on those dates. Full dress rehearsal will be Saturday, Dec 19, 10:30 to 11am for Sprouts/Jamboree, and 11am to Noon for Studio Z.

Studio Z has learned ALL the songs except for one and we will be finishing it up on Wednesday. Are you listening to your cd's in the car?? It is SO important to practice! If you have a speaking part, your lines should be memorized up to the song Wise Guys. If you have a solo, this should ALREADY be memorized!! Choir members (which is everyone in the program) should have ALL the songs memorized! My kids and I listen to the CD every time we are in the car. My four year old knows the songs, so it can be done!! Get excited about it! We are doing this for Jesus!!

Jamboree continues to practice on Sundays and Wednesdays. All solos need to be memorized ASAP. If you child has a solo, they will not be wearing a costume for the program. Please dress them in their cute "Christmas" outfits. The remainder of the kids will be dressed as part of the manger scene. If you have any questions, please contact Tosha.

The Bible Club classes will have their Christmas parties on Dec. 23. See your child's club leader if you can help with refreshments.

Special Parts Announced for Christmas Program

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The special parts were FINALLY announced yesterday via email for this year's Christmas Program! Everyone did a great job at try-outs! Books will be handed out November 18 for all special parts, so they can begin practicing. Plus, you need to continue practicing the first 5 songs and the finale song! All the children are doing a GREAT job so far!! Keep up the GREAT work!!

Please mark your calendars: Dress Rehearsal for the Christmas Program will be from 10:30 to Noon on December 19. Jamboree will be practicing from 10:30 to 11am and Studio Z will be practicing from 11-12pm. Christmas Program Performance will be on December 20 during the morning service.

Christmas Program 2009/Books of the Bible

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Our Christmas program this year is The Best Christmas Present Ever! We are SOOOO excited about this program! The music is great and the message is even better! Wednesday was tryouts and the speaking parts and solos will be announced soon! Please be practicing the first four songs! Our performance will be on Sunday Morning, December 20.

Jamboree will be performing their Christmas program, A Star for Jesus. Speaking and solo parts were given out Sunday. If you have any questions or have not received a CD, please contact Tosha Salyer.

Don't forget to be memorizing the books of the Bible! If you memorize them before Thanksgiving, you will receive 300 ZBucks! You can do it!!

CHRISTMAS SHOES

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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!

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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

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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!

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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!

Coming in July!

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July is nearly here and much is happening! July 5th is Prayer Shield Sunday! Each of the children have a prayer covering called a Prayer Shield--someone in our church has chosen your child to prayer over DAILY! On July 5th, the prayer shields who can will stop over and meet their child and find out how to pray for the month of July!

Sunday, July 5th is Water Day for the Jamboree! Dress in swimwear and bring a towel.

The Jamboree will have their Graduation on Sunday, July 19th. More details later!

On Sunday, June 28th we will have leaders for our prayer centers coming over to pray with us!

Our prayer closet is nearly finished! Thank you R.J. Dunley for your love and building skills!

BIG

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Big not only describes our summer program, but it also describes some of our fantastic changes in the ministry to children!

We are BIG into learning about prayer on Sunday mornings in, both our service and in our new KDG (kid's discipleship groups) Last Sunday, June 14, we began our countdown to the 7 mountain curriculum as we talked about Flag Day and how important kids are to America. We learned Luke 6:46 "you cannot call me Lord, and do not the things I say," as we determined to be obedient to God's Word and stand up for what God wants even when our society tries to tell us differently. We each received a flag to keep. We learned of the prayer of SURRENDER in our brand new KDG.

This Sunday, Father's Day, we will learn "Prayer walking." Do you know what prayer walking is? It is praying in the places where we expect God to answer our prayers, "getting nearer to pray clearer."

Our church family has begun to build a wall of protection around us! They have adopted each of us and have promised to pray for us and our destiny EVERYDAY! They are our prayer shields!

Since we were "knighted" into God's Army on June 7th, we have hit the ground running and we are taking OHIO for King Jesus!

See you in Studio Z every Sunday at 10 a.m. and every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Pastor Teresa

Welcome

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Welcome to our new blog where parents can stay up to date with things going on around the children's center at Oasis. Find out this week's lesson plans, upcoming events, watch a few videos, and more.

Teresa Turner

Pastor of Children's Ministry