What is an Oases

All around the world there is as been towards re discovering what Jesus had intended the Church to be.

Where He takes his rightful place as the Head and as Lord. Where Jesus becomes the centre of everything we are and do. 

The Book of Acts paints a picture of how the church met together.

They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord's Supper and in prayer  - Acts: 2:42

Well, my brothers and sisters, let's summarize what I am saying. When you meet, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in an unknown language, while another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must be useful to all and build them up in the Lord. 1 Cor 14:26

This is a return to the biblical concept of Church- Organic and Simple that met from House 2 House.

Simple Church

The Concept of an Oases  is not necessarily a new idea but a  return to the

original blue print of the biblical church.

In the context of the Oases Network – an oases simple church is intentional a community of believers who are thirsty for more of Jesus.

Each Simple church can act as a drinking well where anyone can come and experience the presence and power of God and share the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ with one another. 

These gatherings consist of 5-20 people.

Each Oases Community has its own flavor as they gather in different locations but what brings us together are the values. The Worship times are very intimate and family friendly including children as we see children as the church of today and that God can use them to pray and to prophesy and to participate in the meetings.

Teaching is interactive and it is 2 way conversation – on occasions if there is a specific teaching that is to come then it is monologue

We encourage each Simple Church to include a meal for Communion and to allow time to waite on the holy spirit to see what He is doing and saying.

What simple church is not –is another program, great idea or fad, bringing big church into the lounge room.

An Oases missional community needs to have the DNA of the network which is being

Organic – A church that where Jesus is the head, and grows naturally and where there are no reliance on Church Programs or falling back into traditions

Apostolic – a network of churches that reproduces and multiplies itself,

empowers others for the works of ministry, and is sending people to the nations

Spirit Led – Everything we do is spirit led and inspired by the Holy Spirit

Everywhere – Church can meet anywhere, and spreads everywhere

Spontaneous – The life and ministry of the church grows out of the life and

ministry of both Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

There are a number of books available that give teaching an insight on the shift that is

taking place in the body of Christ today and why we have followed Jesus

in this journey away from a churchianity to a new testament kingdom Christianity.

Wolfgang Simson has written an awesome book called Houses That Change The world

This will go into detail as to the new expressions of church that are emerging around the world.

The Well

Is a Corporate Prophetic Worship & Healing Meeting that meets on the Last Sunday of the Month at the Winmalee Community Centre on White Cross Road.

This includes a worship team, Guest Speaker and ministry time

And concludes with a lunch