Remember our Core Values - Feb. 28 2009
I cannot believe it is already March. As we strive to continue the miracle that God has started here at Oasis, I amazed that God has allowed myself and my family to be apart of this. It seems like every week someone is coming to the Lord, being baptized, joining the church, or graduating from discipleship. We are truly blessed to be witnessing a model new testament church in the twenty-first century.
As we near the end of winter and the weather becomes nice, it is my prayer that all of us at Oasis would remember our core values. As we face the economic pressure and many decisions for the future of our family and country I believe it is important for us as Christians that we represent who we follow Biblically not emotionally in these uncertain times. This is why I want us to take a look at our core values: Love God, Learn the Truth, Live for Others, and Leave a Legacy. To learn more about our core values, you can take a look on our core value page or go to the podcast page to listen to the messages preached on our core values. If we apply these to our lives I believe we will see great dividends spiritually for the cause of Christ. As we turn on the t.v. and see so many depressing things and hear many speeches of doom, I am excited for the future of the church and the opportunity we have as Christians to let these core values shine through in our lives as we strive to reach others for Christ. I am reminded of the verse, "For such a time is this." So lets look at our life not in discouragement but that God has placed us in this moment "For such a time as this" to represent Him.
I hope to see you Sunday!
Pastor Mark Neal