Getting Ready for Sunday, August 22, 2010

Sermon for Sunday, August 22, 2010
“7 Days of Prayer”
When Jesus was carrying the load of our sin in the Garden of Gethsemane, he asked his disciples to pray with him. When he returned, he found them sleeping and he asked them, why they could not pray for just one hour? This week the Oasis will be challenge to pray for at least 8 1/2 minutes for 7 days for specific people who need Jesus. This will equal about one hour of prayer for the week.

Set List for Sunday August 22, 2010

Hosanna
Paul Baloche & Brenton Brown
From the CD “A Greater Song“ by Paul Baloche

Friend of God
Israel Houghton & Michael Gungor
From the CD “Live From Another Level “ by Israel Houghton

You Said
Reuben Morgan
From the CD “All I Have“ by Rita Springer


So it has been ages since our last blog for worship at Oasis. I’m excited to get back on track. This is meant to be a resource for everyone who attends to better prepare for our time of worship together.

We are right in the middle of our series “Out of Bounds” which has been absolutely incredible….and very challenging. Every week we have been challenged with something that is out of our comfort zone. Week one was 7 Days with Strangers where we where challenged to do something nice for a complete stranger. Week 2 was 7 Days with the Enemy where we where encouraged to do something nice for someone who hasn’t treated us well. Last week we where challenged to take time with our families and evaluate how well we are following God. This week is 7 Days of Prayer. John and PJ will be speaking to us about the power of prayer, and will have a special challenge for all of us.

Our music this week focuses largely on how amazing our God is, and celebrates the fact that He calls us friend. We finish right before the message with the song “You Said” which speaks directly to the power of prayer, and the promises God has given when we ask. Be sure to take time to listen to the music by clicking the titles in the list above.

I’m really looking forward to our time of worship together. Remember that we now have two services 9:30-10:30 and 11-12. I look forward to worshipping with you on Sunday.

Doug