Oasis Weekly updates Hey students, This Friday we're off site, joining the Doxa churches at Commonwealth Baptist. We'll be leaving from MORNINGSTAR at 7pm SHARP! (returning at 9:30pm) Please don't be late. If you can arrange alternate transportation to Commonwealth you can meet us there. This gathering will focus on the arts and faith - spoken word, music, art, photos, etc. Bring a friend! FREE Admission. Tue, 1 May 2012 15:15:35 -0500 Every family has its problems. Some more than others. Yet, there's good news! God will still use messed up homes to work out His salvation. This week we'll explore the account of how Jacob received the blessing of Abraham. This story is full of deception, favoritism and family dysfunction, and yet the grace of God shines through it all giving us the hope that God's grace can shine through all of the dysfunction, favoritism, and deception we encounter. Wow. Come check it out. Upcoming Stuff: Summer Camps staff has been hired, but we're looking for several volunteers. Please email Pastor Jason if you're interested in participating. I'm very excited about having our first Martial arts camp with Chuck O'Neil, and two weeks of dance camp with Gregory Hines. Both of these guys have excellent credentials, and seek to glorify God and promote the gospel in what they do. May 5th Pastor Bob's Deck Destroying Party! We still need some students to destroy his deck. Let your leaders know if you're interested in helping out! Bridge Builders July 9th -13th - get involved in this grass roots initiative that I believe is very beneficial for the proliferation of the gospel in Malvern. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:56:42 -0500 Genesis 24 "A Match Made in Heaven" How does God guide us? Should we expect Him to? This short account of how Isaac came to meet his wife Rebekah will help us see some incredible things about God's loyal love to his people and complete control over all circumstances and all things. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:00:26 -0500 Genesis 22:1,2 'After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here am I." He said, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you."' Many have read or heard of the story of Abraham being commanded by God to offer up his only son, the son he loved, as a sacrifice, and many have wrestled with it for obvious reasons. Why was this ever asked of Abraham? What did it accomplish? How do we see the gospel in this ancient account? Join us this Friday as we explore this pivotal passage in the book of Genesis and its implications for us. UPCOMING STUFF: - Last week to get your resumes in for Summer Camps positions - Pastor Bob is still hoping to get some help from any who are willing to tear down his deck. Fun and fellowship are promised Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:12:59 -0500 Oasis joins Doxa Good Friday Cafe. Here is another opportunity for you to engage your friends with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This year's Cafe will include music, testimonies, dramas, video and a message on the significance of Christ's sacrifice. As always, its FREE! BBQ starts at 6pm. Wed, 4 Apr 2012 21:54:26 -0500 The LOVE MOVEMENT is back! This Friday we're looking at love - how God defines it. Since God himself is love, we do well to know and live according to His definition of it in the Bible. Oasis will be going through a session that includes video, open dialogue and practical projects to express love itself. We'll also be filmed in the process for the Love Movement's TV series. Hope to see you there! Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:28:50 -0500 After a couple of weeks away from our study in Genesis we're resuming with Gen 18-19. This is one of the most famous and controversial stories in the Old Testament, but what does it have to do with us, or the gospel of Jesus Christ? Come and see. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:21:19 -0500 This Friday Oasis will be enjoying the March break by splitting up! The girls are heading over to Ilana Munroe's place for some time to do 'girly' things (chocolate, movies, nail painting and stuff like that), and the guys are going to enjoy some friendly, but intense competition on the court and on the PS3 with the big screen. Hope you can enjoy the March break with us! Bring a friend! Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:42:38 -0500 This Friday Oasis will be heading out to St. Timothy's Anglican Church to hear God's Word from a faithful preacher, Paul Washer. We'll be meeting at Morningstar at 6:45pm and leaving at 7pm sharp - the event starts at 7:30pm. Some of the leaders will be able to transport students, but if you can get dropped off at St. Timothy's or if you're already in that area you can rendezvous with us there. Here's a clip of Paul Washer's preaching so you can know what to expect: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:27:33 -0500 This Friday we're back in Genesis - chapters 16-17. These chapters deal with God's covenant with Abraham and his two sons: Ishmael and Isaac - one was the child of faithlessness, the other the child of God's promise, but God in His grace blessed both. We see in this covenant the requirement of a physical circumcision, but in the New Covenant, the reality of a spiritual circumcision, one that deals with our very hearts. Why does this matter to us today? How does this promise from God to Abraham have any bearing on us today? Come and find out! Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:56:08 -0500 Is 'Youth Group' a good thing? What does the Bible actually say about youth ministry? Do you know what the 'church' is? Are you really a part of the church? How should we change? This Friday we're taking a look in the mirror to see if what we do every week is in line with God's wisdom and His Word. We care deeply about what God has to say about the matter, and we care about the students God has brought to us (that's you) so we want to get this right for God's glory and your joy. To help us along we'll be discussing the documentary 'Divided' and looking at some key passages in Scripture. Hope to see you there! Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:39:29 -0500 This week we'll be taking a brief break from our study in Genesis and watching a stunning documentary called 'God of Wonders'. This documentary makes a compelling argument that the universe is not an accidental and 'un-caused' eruption of space, time and matter, but the creation of an intelligent being. From the complex structure of DNA to the incomprehensible size of the universe, the film shows the amazing aspects of the universe and world we live in which points to a divine plan. Since we're spending our time in Genesis I thought this would help us consider the evidence of God's handiwork in the world and the universe He made.We'll be spending time discussing some of the points of the argument in small groups. Bring a friend! Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:08:20 -0500 This Friday we're continuing our walk through of the book of Genesis, chapter 15 - God's covenant with Abram. So far we've been looking at the Bible's account of creation, humanities fall from glory, and God's justice and mercy in dealing with our rebel race. This Friday we'll look at a further development of God's incredible plan to bring people back to a right relationship with Himself. How do God's promises to a man living in the ancient near east relate to us today? You'll be surprised. Come and find out! Important Upcoming Events: This Saturday Love is Moving Filming: Students are invited to be a part of this exciting initiative and appear on an upcoming television series. Grab a friend and come out from 12noon - 9pm Saturday, Feb 11th here at Morningstar. Please sign up on our Facebook page or email Pastor Jason. Next Friday, Feb 17th - Malvern Community Safety Meeting and Vigil In light of the recent wave of violence that has effected many in Malvern, we're joining with others to express our support and offer the hope of the gospel to others in our community. The gathering is on Friday, Feb 17th at the Malvern Town Center, 5pm-7pm. We'll be returning to Morningstar's facility for 7:30-10pm for our regular weekly gathering. You can sign up on our Facebook page or email Pastor Jason. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 16:26:18 -0500 This Friday Oasis joins Doxa for an event you don't want to miss: 'NO REASON FOR RULES' a discussion on media, sex, faith, relationships, and culture. 7:15pm and admission is FREE! Check it out: http://www.doxatoronto.com/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:48:09 -0500 Hi Oasis students, Love Movement is an organization that is seeking to unite the body of Christ on a common platform and a shared vision:to develop a more biblical understanding of love, relationships and service. (Matthew 22:37-39) http://lovemovement.org/ They've asked us if we'd be willing to help by engaging with their curriculum and appearing on their television series. Saturday, Feb 11th they'll be filming at Morningstar (11:30am -9pm) and we'll need as many of you who'd like to be a part of this exciting project to show up. Yes, you'll be on TV, but more importantly, you'll be able to join in the work God is doing through this ministry. For those of you who'd like to remain behind the scenes but help out anyway, there's room for you too! Hope to see you there! Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:01:30 -0500 Hi everyone, There's a great opportunity coming up that will help you be better equipped to share the hope in Jesus Christ with others. It's called the Way of the Master and is being taught by one of my good friends, Ryan Sinclair. Please take advantage of this opportunity. Here's what Ryan has to say: The Way of the Master is an in-depth study of how Jesus evangelized and will ignite in our hearts a burning desire to share the Gospel with everyone we know, regardless of their age, religious background, level of education, or feelings about Christianity. In addition to using the law in evangelism to witness to all types of people, I plan to cover topics like: Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God - how should this affect how I evangelize? What to do when things appear to go wrong The role of apologetics in witnessing "Follow-ups" and Discipleship Here are the details: Way of the Master Basic Training Course @ Morningstar starts on February 5th from 6-8 pm. It will run for 6 weeks and the cost is free. The registration link online is here for those who want to sign up: http://www.morningstarfellowship.ca/way-of-the-master-training-c944.php Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:30:08 -0500 Hi everyone, This week in Genesis 13-14 Scott will take us through the episode of Abram's life when he and his nephew Lot go their separate ways. In a surprising turn of events Lot is taken captive as a prisoner of war, and Abram is (miraculously) able to save him from a superior military force, and then out of the blue a mysterious figure shows up who's name is.... Find out why this matters to us today and how this all points to the gospel this Friday. Hope to see you there! Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:29:47 -0500 Hey everyone! Here's a link to the Oasis photo album of a few of the events we've had in the past. Check for updates with more to come in the future! https://picasaweb.google.com/shereeniebean/Oasis?authuser=0&feat=directlink Shereen Kim Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:07:38 -0500 This week we'll continue our study of the book of beginnings, Genesis chapter 12 - the call of Abram. Three major world religions consider Abram (Abraham) to be the founding father of their faith (Judaism, Islam, and Christianity). Join us as we seek to understand why God's call and covenant with Abram is significant to us today and how it connects to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Hope to see you there! Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:51:38 -0500 Oasis is back after the holidays! We're picking up where we left off in the book of Genesis chapter 11 with the famous story of the Tower of Babel. You'll be surprised at what this event teaches us about ourselves, God and history. Hope to see you there! Also, we're accepting resume's for our Summer Camps Intern positions. Please send them to jason.hagen@morningstarfellowship.ca Blessings, Jason Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:38:55 -0500 This Friday, Jan 6th, students will be heading up to OCD (Ontario Camp for the Deaf) for our annual winter retreat. The bus will be leaving at 6pm so students will need to arrive by 5:30pm to pack up and board the bus. We'll be returning on Sunday, Jan 8th at 4:30pm. Here's a link to a map for the retreat: http://g.co/maps/4fy3d Thu, 5 Jan 2012 09:21:25 -0500 For the next two weeks Oasis will be on Holiday! We'll look forward to seeing you back on Friday, January 13th for the first gathering of 2012! Also, its still not to late to register for our Winter Retreat, Jan 6th -8th. Fax in your registration to Morningstar by Jan 3rd and you can still secure a spot. May you be richly blessed during this holiday season and into the New Year! Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:00:08 -0500 Christmas Party! Starts at 7pm-10pm What will the celebration include? - Games! - Karaoke! - Christmas Movie Classics! - Tonnes of baked sweets! - Gallons of Egg Nog! - Good Friends! Hope to see you there! Please remember, this Friday is the last opportunity to register for our Winter Retreat (Jan 6th -8th). Please submit your registrations and payment by December 16th, thanks! Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:53:33 -0500 Morningstar Presents: Christmas Grace! We're looking forward to seeing the debut of this year's Christmas Drama. Grab a few of your friends and come enjoy a show that puts the real meaning of Christmas front and center. Hope to see you there! Show starts at 7pm and its FREE! Oasis students, please don't forget to get your registrations for the Winter Retreat in by December 16th. You can download the PDF from the homepage. Tue, 6 Dec 2011 14:19:53 -0500 Join Oasis and students from Doxa as we gather from across Scarborough for a night to celebrate the living God through the Scriptures, Spoken Word, Music, Dance, Song and Communion. Announcements: 1. Registrations for our Operation Christmas Child warehouse trip have been closed. 2. Registrations for our Oasis/Doxa Winter Retreat (Elevation) are due December 16th (you can download a PDF on this site - under our header) Blessings, Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:59:57 -0500 This Friday Oasis hosts its first church wide movie night: 'Divided' Divided is a stirring and controversial documentary that explores the roots of modern day youth ministry and compares it to the timeless principles found in the Word of God. Are we following God's wisdom in our ministry to the next generation? Where do our modern practices in Youth Ministry come from? What does it matter to teens, adults and families? Come and find out. Doors open at 7pm Movie starts at 7:30pm-8:30pm Popcorn, and refreshments available (no cost) Following the movie there will be a brief question and answer period. We hope to see you there! Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:48:18 -0500 Rainbows, a new covenant, capital punishment and Noah drunk and naked. What do these have to do with the gospel? Come and find out this week as Scott walks us through Genesis 9! Upcoming Events/Announcements: 'Divided' screens next Friday, November 25th at 7:30pm! We're hoping many parents and students come and consider a new direction for Youth Ministry Operation Christmas Child: please pick up your forms this week if you're coming! Winter Retreat sign up! - you can pick up your registration forms at Oasis or online at www.morningstarfellowship.ca - under 'Family' - 'Student Ministry' - 'Senior High' tab December 9th - Christmas Production! Hope to see you all there! December 16th - Oasis Christmas Party! Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:35:09 -0500 Once again it's time for our yearly trip to Kitchener! Help send out shoe boxes full of toys to needy children around the world! It's a great way to get into the Christmas spirit, but more importantly its a great way to share God's love in a tangible way with those who've never heard of Christmas or the good news of Christ. We'll be taking a bus down to Kitchener and traveling with other teens from Urban Promise, and others from our church family. Hope to see you there. (Please be advised, space is limited so sign up not just on FB, but at Oasis on Friday nights) Contact Pastor Jason if you have any questions: jason.hagen@morningstarfellowship.ca Bus leaves at 7:30am sharp Bus returns to Mstar at 2:30pm Bring: warm clothes and comfortable shoes Lunch is provided, but you'll need some pocket money for drinks and snacks. Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:10:18 -0500 Scripture: Genesis 6-8:19 This week we're looking at the Bible's account of the Flood - Rumor has it that Hollywood's actually working on a movie of Noah and the Flood. What's more helpful though is understanding the real story. Why did God destroy the world in the ancient past? Why did He do it by a Flood? What evidence is there of a worldwide flood? How does this correspond to the gospel of Jesus Christ? Hope you'll join us for our walk through of the Book of Genesis this Friday. PS. I thought this little video clip would be helpful as we've been considering the 'book of beginnings' Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:04:10 -0500 Doxa returns to Morningstar to host our annual ALL PLAY night! Basketball, Volleyball, Karaoke, Video Games and more make for a great night with friends and others from youth groups around Scarborough. There's no charge so grab a friend and come out to play! 7:30pm-10:00pm Fri, 4 Nov 2011 17:50:42 -0500