ABOUT OASIS

Statement of Faith

God has revealed himself to be the living and true God, perfect in love and righteous in all his ways, one in essence, existing eternally in the three persons of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

God, who discloses himself to humankind through his creation, has savingly spoken in the words and events of redemptive history. This history is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word, who is made known to us by the Holy Spirit in sacred Scripture. 

Scripture is an essential part and trustworthy record of this divine self-disclosure. All the books of the Old and New Testaments, given by divine inspiration, are the written word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice. They are to be interpreted according to their context and purpose and in reverent obedience to the Lord who speaks through them in living power. 

God, by his word and for his glory, freely created the world out of nothing. He made man and woman in his own image, as the crown of creation, that they might have fellowship with him. Tempted by Satan, they rebelled against God. Being estranged from their Maker, yet responsible to him, they became subject to divine wrath, inwardly depraved and, apart from grace, incapable of returning to God. 

The only mediator between God and humankind is Christ Jesus our  Lord, God’s eternal son, who, being conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, fully shared and fulfilled our humanity in a  life of perfect obedience. By his death in our stead, he revealed the divine love and upheld divine justice, removing our guilt and reconciling us to God. Having redeemed us from sin, the third day he rose bodily from the grave, victorious over death and the powers of darkness. He ascended into heaven where, at God’s right hand, he intercedes for his people and rules as Lord over all. 

The Holy Spirit, through the proclamation of the gospel, renews our hearts, persuading us to repent of our sins and confess Jesus as Lord. By the same Spirit we are led to trust in divine mercy, whereby we are forgiven all our sins, justified by faith alone through the merit of Christ our Savior, and granted the free gift of eternal life. 

God graciously adopts us into his family and enables us to call him Father. As we are led by the Spirit, we grow in the knowledge of the Lord, freely keeping his commandments and endeavoring so to live in the world that all may see our good works and glorify our Father who is in heaven. 

God, by his Word and Spirit creates the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, calling sinners out of the whole human race into the fellowship of Christ’s Body. By the same Word and Spirit, he guides and preserves for eternity that new, redeemed humanity, which,  being formed in every culture, is spiritually one with the people of God in all ages. 

The Church is summoned by Christ to offer acceptable worship to  God and to serve him by preaching the gospel and making disciples of all nations, by tending the flock through the ministry of the word and sacraments and through daily pastoral care, by striving for social justice, and by relieving human distress and need. 

God’s redemptive purpose will be consummated by the return of  Christ to raise the dead, to judge all people according to the deeds done in the Body, and to establish his glorious kingdom. The wicked shall be separated from God’s presence, but the righteous, in glorious bodies, shall live and reign with him forever. Then shall the eager expectation of the creation be fulfilled and the whole earth shall proclaim the glory of God who makes all things new. 

Jermaine Vanzie

Worship Ministry

"In Spirit and Truth, we offer our lives as living sacrifices to God, allowing Him to transform us into the new creation He has purposed us to be. As we serve and love those around us, we become vessels of His grace, showing the world the love and mercy of Christ. May we continuously seek to reflect Christ's character, humbly serving others and spreading His light in a world in need of hope and healing."

“1 Thessalonians 5:17 indeed tells us to pray without ceasing, and as we do, we can trust that our prayers are heard by our loving Father in heaven. Prayer is not just a religious practice but a powerful tool that can bring about miracles, healing, and unity. When we invest in prayer, we invest in our relationship with God and invite Him to work in our lives and in the world around us. As we make prayer a habit, we can expect to see miracles become a part of our everyday life, and we can have faith that God is able and faithful to answer our prayers according to His perfect will. Let us pray without ceasing, knowing that our prayers are heard, and let us trust in God's goodness and faithfulness to bring about His perfect plan in our lives.”

Siew Wen Chen

Finance Ministry

“Praise be to our loving Father in Heaven, who has bestowed upon us the precious gift of serving His people. As followers of Christ, we are called to love God and love His people, to serve Him by serving others. It is a great honor and privilege to be entrusted with the talents and abilities that God has blessed us with, and we are grateful for every opportunity to use them to glorify His name.

1 Peter 4:10 reminds us that we are to use our gifts to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace. By serving others with humility and love, we reflect the heart of our Heavenly Father and demonstrate His love to the world.”

Jennifer Vanzie

Project Ministry

"Serving OASIS Christian Church has been an absolutely amazing experience! It has truly been a blessing to be able to live out my calling and serve the church at the same time. I am filled with joy and gratitude as I see God moving in the lives of the people I serve, and to be a part of that is truly humbling. The support and encouragement of my fellow believers has made serving a joy and has strengthened my faith even more. I am honored to be a part of this community of believers and to be able to contribute to the work of God in this place."