Well, I know I am behind but a lot has been happening!! So amazed to see what God is doing and has done already in Oasis Church.
This past week, we kicked off with our Grand Opening a new church in Jacksonville…Oasis Church! A dream that began a little over a year ago finally began to become reality with our first official service. The team did a great job prepping and getting ready for the kick-off. In spite of distractions like getting pulled over by a police officer (not me) to not getting much sleep the night before (yes me), the morning was met by enthusiasm and excitement over what was going to happen… the set-up went smooth (those preview services were so worth it!) and the band practice went great (that post is coming soon) and we were waiting for people…
As we prayed about 10am, we were reminded that there were churches and people praying for us and supporting us all throughout Florida and the US…we were going to launch a church…together! Of course, we all acknowledged again that Jesus will and is building His church…and we are just part of that process…still amazed that “we get to do this!”.
So, the people began to arrive…the kids auditorium began to fill up with noise…and our team continued to grow more excited…
At the end of the morning, we counted 131 children and adults being part of our first service time together…wow! We were so excited to read connection cards and see that people had come from all over our area (into south Georgia), that God had used a mailing, facebook, craigslist and the internet to draw people in, and that 5 people indicated praying to begin a relationship with Jesus…amazing!
I will write some more later but wanted to share some video footage that was shot of the morning…it is a little dark on my little camera, but it should give you a good feel of what was happening…
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3149074&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1
First Official Service – February 8, 2009 from Jeremy Higdon on Vimeo.
Awesome, Jeremy! God is truly working through you in North Florida. Thanks for sharing the video.
That’s awsome!
by the way, nice esv bibles!
Praise God Jeremy! Oasis Church in Jacksonville, Florida. This Harrold & Myriam Harrison for the old Church of Pembrokes when it was about 250 people on fire for the Lord. I was just looking up the old church on the web and I see the opening of the new church there in Jacksonville. Give God the Glory!!! Myriam I are now living in downtown Miami and really enjoying. It’s only 5 minutes to the job. I just want to share with Oasis Church in Jacksonville, that God is going to do some amazing things in Jacksonville. The Church staff associated with opening Oasis’ are truly God fearing people and love serving the Lord. I want to thank Pastor Guy and Jeremy for re-introducing Jesus to me and my family. It was a pleasure to serve in the different ministries. Especially the Men’s Minsitry. I will be praying for you and the Church that God will keep you forever in his grace. With the love of Christ. Harrold & Myriam