tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59282583865582693982024-03-13T12:28:10.996-04:00Oasis Youth GroupInternational Fellowship of Christian AssembliesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-60712558358913555932013-04-24T12:41:00.002-04:002013-04-24T12:41:40.260-04:00It's Been A WhileIf you haven't noticed, it's been a while since we have posted. We have been focusing on our core beliefs memory challenge. Soon, we will be finishing up, announcing the winner, and moving on! Keep learning those verses!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-75767734543076354992013-03-17T14:00:00.001-04:002013-03-17T16:32:36.614-04:00Plugged In We all serve a purpose in the Kingdom of God, but many of us don't step up and allow God to use us according to His plan. <br />
As teenagers, it's easy to think that you will do your part once you are an adult, but God wants to use you even now, no matter what age you are. Are you ready to commit yourself to serving the Lord!<br />
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Key Verse</h2>
<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Acts 2:42-47</span></strong> <span class="text Acts-2-42"><sup class="versenum">42 </sup>They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26992A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26992B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> and to prayer.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26992C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Acts-2-43" id="en-NIV-26993"><sup class="versenum">43 </sup>Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26993D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Acts-2-44" id="en-NIV-26994"><sup class="versenum">44 </sup>All the believers were together and had everything in common.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26994E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Acts-2-45" id="en-NIV-26995"><sup class="versenum">45 </sup>They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26995F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Acts-2-46" id="en-NIV-26996"><sup class="versenum">46 </sup>Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26996G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> They broke bread<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26996H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup> in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,</span> <span class="text Acts-2-47" id="en-NIV-26997"><sup class="versenum">47 </sup>praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26997I" title="See cross-reference I">I</a>)"></sup> And the Lord added to their number<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26997J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup> daily those who were being saved.</span></em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-4429997092275696182013-03-17T14:00:00.000-04:002013-03-17T14:00:14.186-04:00Core Beliefs Challenge Week 5This weeks topics were Water Baptism, and The Baptism of the Holy Spirit. We believe in the necessity of water baptism by immersion in the name of the Eternal Godhead in order to fulfill the command of Christ. And We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues as an experience subsequent to salvation<br />
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Key Verses</h2>
<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Matthew 28:19</span></strong> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,</em><br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Acts 8:14-17</span></strong> When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.</em><br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Acts 10:44-46</span></strong> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.</em><br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Galatians 3:14-15</span></strong> He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-83217080229784821332013-03-11T08:26:00.000-04:002013-03-11T08:26:20.743-04:00Got Faith?This week in Sunday School we asked the question, "If you took a test that showed how seriously you lived out your faith in Jesus, what grade do you think you would receive?" Each one of us answered that question, but then thought a little harder and answered it a little more honestly. It's easy to think you believe something, but on top of believing, we can back up what we believe with Biblical facts which helps us grow in our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.<br />
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Key Verses</h2>
<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">John 20:24-29</span></strong> </em><em><span class="text John-20-24"><sup class="versenum">24 </sup>Now Thomas<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26892A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.</span> <span class="text John-20-25" id="en-NIV-26893"><sup class="versenum">25 </sup>So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”</span></em><br />
<span class="text John-20-25"><em>But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26893B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> I will not believe.”<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26893C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></em></span><br />
<em> <span class="text John-20-26" id="en-NIV-26894"><sup class="versenum">26 </sup>A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, <span class="woj">“Peace<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26894D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> be with you!”<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26894E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span></span> <span class="text John-20-27" id="en-NIV-26895"><sup class="versenum">27 </sup>Then he said to Thomas, <span class="woj">“Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26895F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup></span></span></em><br />
<em> <span class="text John-20-28" id="en-NIV-26896"><sup class="versenum">28 </sup>Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”</span></em><br />
<em> <span class="text John-20-29" id="en-NIV-26897"><sup class="versenum">29 </sup>Then Jesus told him, <span class="woj">“Because you have seen me, you have believed;<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26897G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”</span></span></em><br />
<em><span class="text John-20-29"><span class="woj"><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26897H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)"></sup></span></span></em><br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Romans 3:22</span></strong> This righteousness<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28014A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> is given through faith<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28014B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> in Jesus Christ<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28014C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> to all who believe.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28014D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,</em><br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Romans 10:17</span></strong> Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28206A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> and the message is heard through the word about Christ.</em><br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Hebrews 11:1</span></strong> Now faith is confidence in what we hope for<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30174A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> and assurance about what we do not see.</em><br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Hebrews 11:6</span></strong> And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30179A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-31882886606098994002013-03-03T16:25:00.002-05:002013-03-03T16:25:29.458-05:00Hooked On DrugsThis week in Sunday School, we talked about drugs in school...who does them, and what they could be...drugs come in all different forms, even everyday items. We are responsible for the bodies that God gave us. Let's be good to ourselves and make the right choice:)<br />
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Key Verses</h2>
<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Proverbs 3:7-8</span></strong> <sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">7 </span></sup>Do not be wise in your own eyes; <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-3-7">fear the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16463B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> and shun evil. </span></span><span class="text Prov-3-8" id="en-NIV-16464"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>This will bring health to your body </span><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-3-8">and nourishment to your bones.</span></span></em><br />
<span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-3-8"><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16464E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"><em></em></sup></span></span><br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Galatians 6:7-8</span></strong> <span class="text Gal-6-7" id="en-NIV-29196"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup>Do not be deceived:<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29196A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29196B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Gal-6-8" id="en-NIV-29197"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>Whoever sows to please their flesh,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29197C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> from the flesh will reap destruction;<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29197D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29197E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup></span></em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-88382875842835196072013-03-01T16:19:00.000-05:002013-03-03T16:19:12.248-05:00Core Beliefs Challengs Week 4<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our topic this week was Salvation By Grace Through Faith. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We believe in the salvation of sinners by grace, through
repentance and faith in the perfect and sufficient work of the cross of Calvary
by which we obtain remission of sins</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Key Verses</h2>
<em><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #990000;">Ephesians 2:8-9</span></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text"><sup><span>8 </span></sup></span><span class="text"><span>For it is by grace you have been
saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—</span></span><span> <span class="text"><sup>9 </sup>not by works, so that
no one can boast.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></em><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #990000;">Romans 5:11</span></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="text"><span>Not only is this so, but we also
rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received
reconciliation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></em><br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-27107642772251183492013-02-25T16:11:00.000-05:002013-03-03T16:11:29.496-05:00Who Is God Anyway?In Sunday School this week, we talked about who God is. He is many, many things! He is whatever we need when we need it. We all have different perspectives of who He is to us personally, and that perception in one way or another will effect our relationship with Him. How do you view God, and how does that effect YOUR relationship with Him? <br />
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Key Verses</h2>
<strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">Romans11:33-36</span></em></strong> <em><sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">33 </span></sup>Oh, the depth of the riches<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28243A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> of the wisdom and knowledge of God! <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Rom-11-33">How unsearchable his judgments, </span></span><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Rom-11-33">and his paths beyond tracing out! </span></span><span class="text Rom-11-34" id="en-NIV-28244"><sup class="versenum">34 </sup>“Who has known the mind of the Lord? </span><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Rom-11-34">Or who has been his counselor?”<sup> </sup></span></span><span class="text Rom-11-35" id="en-NIV-28245"><sup class="versenum">35 </sup>“Who has ever given to God, </span><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Rom-11-35">that God should repay them?”<sup> </sup></span></span><span class="text Rom-11-36" id="en-NIV-28246"><sup class="versenum">36 </sup>For from him and through him and for him are all things. </span><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Rom-11-36">To him be the glory forever! Amen.</span></span></em><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">Romans 12:1-2</span></em></strong> <span class="text Rom-12-1"><span class="chapternum"> </span><em>Therefore, I urge you,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28247A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28247B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.</em></span><em> <span class="text Rom-12-2" id="en-NIV-28248"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Do not conform<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28248C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> to the pattern of this world,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28248D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28248E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28248F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)"></sup>—his good, pleasing<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28248G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)"></sup> and perfect will.</span></em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-33515427126178862742013-02-22T14:52:00.000-05:002013-02-22T14:52:01.637-05:00Core Beliefs Challenge Week 3This weeks topics were Christ's Death and Ressurection, and Christ's Bodily Ascension.<br />
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Key Verses</h2>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">1 Corinthians 15:14</span></strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span class="text">And if Christ has not been raised,
our preaching is useless and so is your faith.<o:p></o:p></span></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #990000;">Romans 4:25</span></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="text">He was delivered over to death for
our sins and was raised to life for our justification.<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #990000;">John 14:2-3</span></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="woj"><sup>2 </sup></span><span class="woj">In my Father’s house are many rooms;
if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place
for you.</span> <span class="woj"><sup>3 </sup>And
if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with
me that you also may be where I am.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: #990000;">1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18</span></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text"><sup>13 </sup></span><span class="text">Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about
those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.</span> <span class="text"><sup>14 </sup>We believe that Jesus
died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who
have fallen asleep in him.</span> <span class="text"><sup>15 </sup>According to
the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till
the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen
asleep.</span> <span class="text"><sup>16 </sup>For the Lord himself will come
down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with
the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.</span> <span class="text"><sup>17 </sup>After that, we who are still alive and are left will
be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And
so we will be with the Lord forever.</span> <span class="text"><sup>18 </sup>Therefore
encourage each other with these words.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></em></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-79523946803088032572013-02-19T14:10:00.001-05:002013-02-19T14:10:05.113-05:00Apex Youth Retreat<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">The Apex 2013 IFCA Youth Retreat, “Restoration” will be May 24-27 at the Pitt Johnstown Campus. Registration forms can be found on the Oasis bulletin board in the back of the church. Cost is $145 per student. Your registration form and a $70 non-refundable deposit per student are due by April 14. If you have any questions, please see Ray or Justine Nielsen.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-80932794238998194962013-02-19T14:09:00.001-05:002013-02-19T14:09:03.267-05:00Youth Group Parent Meeting<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">We will be having a youth parent meeting next Sunday, February 24 immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall to gather and give out important information. We will also be talking about plans for the upcoming season. We are planning fun events for the students as well as opportunities to serve our church and community. If you have children who are in grades sixth -twelfth, please try to attend. Thank you!</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-20185492215065927612013-02-18T20:53:00.000-05:002013-02-19T13:29:04.862-05:00Growing DeeperThis week in Sunday School we talked about spiritual growth. We can grow spiritually by reading our Bible and praying, and also through the community of fellow believers always being more and more perfected to become like Jesus.<br />
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Key Verses</h2>
<em><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Luke 2:52 </strong></span><span style="color: black;">And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Ephesians 4:14-15</strong> <span style="color: black;"><span class="text Eph-4-14" id="en-NIV1984-29271"><sup class="versenum">14 </sup>Then we will no longer be infants,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV1984-29271A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> tossed back and forth by the waves,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV1984-29271B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV1984-29271C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup></span> <span class="text Eph-4-15" id="en-NIV1984-29272"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>Instead, speaking the truth in love,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV1984-29272D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV1984-29272E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> that is, Christ.</span></span></span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="text Eph-4-15"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Peter 2:2 </strong></span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV1984-30386A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> so that by it you may grow up<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV1984-30386B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> in your salvation</span></span></span></span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="text Eph-4-15"><em><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>2 Peter 3:18 </strong></span><span style="color: black;">But grow in the grace<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV1984-30525A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> and knowledge<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV1984-30525B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV1984-30525C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.</span></em></span></span></span></em><em><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="text Eph-4-15"></span></span> </span></em><br />
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Cross references:</h4>
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<li id="cen-NIV1984-29271A"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204:14-15&version=NIV1984#en-NIV1984-29271" title="Go to Ephesians 4:14"><strong>Ephesians 4:14</strong></a><strong> : </strong><a data-bibleref="1Cor.14.20" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Cor 14:20&version=NIV1984"><strong>S 1Co 14:20</strong></a></li>
<li id="cen-NIV1984-29271B"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204:14-15&version=NIV1984#en-NIV1984-29271" title="Go to Ephesians 4:14"><strong>Ephesians 4:14</strong></a><strong> : </strong><a data-bibleref="Isa.57.20,Jas.1.6" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isa 57:20, Jas 1:6&version=NIV1984"><strong>Isa 57:20; Jas 1:6</strong></a></li>
<li id="cen-NIV1984-29271C"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204:14-15&version=NIV1984#en-NIV1984-29271" title="Go to Ephesians 4:14"><strong>Ephesians 4:14</strong></a><strong> : </strong><a data-bibleref="Eph.6.11" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 6:11&version=NIV1984"><strong>Eph 6:11</strong></a></li>
<li id="cen-NIV1984-29272D"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204:14-15&version=NIV1984#en-NIV1984-29272" title="Go to Ephesians 4:15"><strong>Ephesians 4:15</strong></a><strong> : </strong><a data-bibleref="Eph.4.2,Eph.4.16,Eph.1.4" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 4:2, Eph 4:16, Eph 1:4&version=NIV1984"><strong>ver 2, 16; Eph 1:4</strong></a></li>
<li id="cen-NIV1984-29272E"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204:14-15&version=NIV1984#en-NIV1984-29272" title="Go to Ephesians 4:15"><strong>Ephesians 4:15</strong></a><strong> : </strong><a data-bibleref="Eph.1.22" href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph 1:22&version=NIV1984"><strong>S Eph 1:22</strong></a></li>
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<strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">John 1:18 </span></em></strong> <em>No one has ever seen God,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26063AE" title="See cross-reference AE">AE</a>)"></sup> but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.</em><br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Isaiah 7:14</span></strong> Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign:<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-17797AI" title="See cross-reference AI">AI</a>)"></sup> The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-17797AK" title="See cross-reference AK">AK</a>)"></sup> and will call him Immanuel.</em><br />
<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Isaiah 9:6</span></strong> For a <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-17836K" title="See cross-reference K">K</a>)"></sup>child will be born to us, a <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-17836L" title="See cross-reference L">L</a>)"></sup>son will be given to us; <span class="text Isa-9-6">And the <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-17836M" title="See cross-reference M">M</a>)"></sup>government will rest <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-17836N" title="See cross-reference N">N</a>)"></sup>on His shoulders; </span><span class="text Isa-9-6">And His name will be called <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-17836O" title="See cross-reference O">O</a>)"></sup>Wonderful Counselor, <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-17836P" title="See cross-reference P">P</a>)"></sup>Mighty God, </span><span class="text Isa-9-6">Eternal <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-17836Q" title="See cross-reference Q">Q</a>)"></sup>Father, Prince of <sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NASB-17836R" title="See cross-reference R">R</a>)"></sup>Peace.</span></em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-89189968488172730472013-02-10T15:00:00.000-05:002013-02-10T20:25:36.162-05:00No Place to Call HomeThis week we talked about homelessness. Homeless people need more than just shelter. Christ handled the outcast in the Bible with understanding and compassion, and so should we.<br />
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<li><span class="text Mark-1-41"><span class="woj"><strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">Matthew 8:2-3</span></em></strong> </span></span><span class="text Matt-8-2" id="en-NIV-23348"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>A man with leprosy<sup> </sup>came and knelt before him<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-23348B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” </span><span class="text Matt-8-3" id="en-NIV-23349"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. <span class="woj">“I am willing,”</span> he said. <span class="woj">“Be clean!”</span> Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.</span></li>
<li><span class="text Matt-8-3"><strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">Proverbs 14:21</span></em></strong> </span><span class="text Matt-8-3">It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-14-21">but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="text Matt-8-3"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-14-21"><strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">Proverbs 14:31</span></em></strong> Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-14-31">but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="text Matt-8-3"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-14-21"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-14-31"><strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">Proverbs 29:7</span></em></strong> The righteous care about justice for the poor, <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-29-7">but the wicked have no such concern.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="text Matt-8-3"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-14-21"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-14-31"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-29-7"><strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">Proverbs 31:9</span></em></strong> Speak up and judge fairly; <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Prov-31-9">defend the rights of the poor and needy.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-17294A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup></span></span></span></span><sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-16804B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-45749290200521297412013-02-07T21:00:00.000-05:002013-02-09T19:21:13.942-05:00Core Beliefs Challenge Week 1At youth group last week we introduced to you a memory verse challenge. The verses that we will be memorizing all back up why we believe what we believe. Last week we kicked this challenge off with our group mission statement...STAND and it's associated Bible verse. This week our topics of discussion were scripture, and God, Himself. You can view all of this on our <a href="http://oasisifca.blogspot.com/p/challenge.html" target="_blank">CHALLENGE</a> page, or you can save and print a copy by clicking <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2ZX6r7Zu4HDUTNyb0M5cTJMWjg/edit" target="_blank">HERE</a> & <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2ZX6r7Zu4HDN1I3MFBKUTNhUmM/edit" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Happy Memorizing!!! <br />
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Key Verses</h2>
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<li><em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Matthew 28:19 </span></strong>Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father, Son, and of the Holy Spirit</em></li>
<li><em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">2 Corinthians
13:14 </span></strong>May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the
fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.</em></li>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-36332163471124516302013-01-31T21:00:00.000-05:002013-02-01T08:06:28.217-05:00Stand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In youth group this week, we talked about a challenge that we will be starting next week. So to kick off the challenge we decided to refresh your memories with our mission statement, STAND. It "stands" for...<strong>Stand firm</strong> <em>Talk about it </em><strong>Attend</strong> <em>Never give<strong> </strong>in</em> <strong>Deliver god's love</strong><br />
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You can view this on the <a href="http://oasisifca.blogspot.com/p/challenge.html" target="_blank">CHALLENGE</a> page or print a copy <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2ZX6r7Zu4HDN1I3MFBKUTNhUmM/edit" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Key Verse</h2>
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<li><strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">1 Corinthians 15:58</span></em></strong> Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. </li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928258386558269398.post-613622712164481932013-01-28T12:01:00.001-05:002013-01-31T12:27:39.427-05:00Believe It Or Not!This week we talked about focusing on reading your Bible. The Bible backs up our faith and what we believe. By reading and knowing it, you can understand and discern false beliefs and teachings.<br />
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Key Verses</h2>
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<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Ephesians 4:14</span></strong> <sup><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></sup>Then we will no longer be infants,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29287A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> tossed back and forth by the waves,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29287B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.</em></div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">1 Timothy 4:16</span></strong> Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29764A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> both yourself and your hearers.</em></div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Titus 1:9</span></strong> He must hold firmly<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29902A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29902B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> and refute those who oppose it.</em></div>
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