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A Walk In The Park

April 26, 2013 by gbcoasis in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

 

Walk in the Park

A Walk In The Park

A fundraising dinner for Oasis Student Ministries

Summer Missions Trip To Montana

 

Saturday, May 18th

5:30pm

Grace Bible Church

(398 Eggleston Ave., Elmhurst IL 60126)

 

You are invited to join us for a special evening of food, fun, and encouragement as we share with you about our upcoming missions trip to Ashland, Montana in June 2013.  Take “a walk in the park” and enjoy being served a fully catered dinner, while hearing from our students about our trip.  Adults and families are welcome to attend.  Childcare will be provided thru age 11.

There is no cost to attend this evening, but we will offer an opportunity for you to support us through prayer and finances during the dinner.  All proceeds we receive from this dinner will be used to offset the costs of our trip.

Please RSVP by filling out the form below.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks for your interest in joining us at our “Walk In The Park” fundraising dinner.  Unfortunately, reservations are now closed.  If you need to modify or cancel your reservation, please contact the church office at 630-832-8416.  Thank you!

 

Dare2Share Follow Tour

March 21, 2013 by gbcoasis in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

dare2share follow

Join us for a weekend at Dare2Share, where you’ll be challenged to “follow” Christ, based on Matthew 4:19-20.  You’ll be trained, equipped, and prepared to share your faith to your friends.  Greg Stier, Zane Black, and the music group Everfound will be there to teach and guide us in worship!  You don’t want to miss out!

Dates:  April 12-13, 2013

Location:  Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, IL

Cost:  $55 (until April 1), $70 (after April 1)

includes conference fee, overnight in hotel, & 3 meals (snacks and Sat. pm dinner extra)

**Financial scholarships are available, based on need.  See Pastor Eric for details!

Click here to download all the details, what to bring/not bring, waiver forms, and a parent letter from Pastor Eric.

Questions? Contact Pastor Eric!

Oasis Super Bowl Party 2013!

January 30, 2013 by gbcoasis in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

super bowl 2013

5th Annual Oasis Super Bowl Party!!

Sunday, February 3, 4:30pm

Join us for our annual viewing of the big game with plenty of food and fun to go along with it!

The place to get in on all the action: Hannah Bowman’s house (Pastor Tim also lives there too….) – 247 Jacquelyn Dr., Bensenville.

Come at 4:30pm for a night of:

*Food! And plenty of it! (see below for what to bring)

*Games! (pool, air hockey, cards, and the unpredictable, unknown)

*The Super Bowl Trivia Quiz

download a copy of the Quiz (using the link above) and turn it in before game kickoff for a chance

to win a $30 discount to Winter Retreat and other sweet prizes!

*Super Bowl Touchdown Dance Competition?

Are you coming?
Please bring the following, based on your last name:

A-G: Bring a 2 liter of favorite drink
H-N: Bring favorite chip/dip/snack
O-Z: Bring cookies/dessert/bars

Also – Sunday is LAST DAY for early bird registration for Winter Retreat! BRING your forms & money to the party and get in on an exciting weekend in WI!

Click here for more information about Winter Retreat!

See you there!

Christmas Party

December 17, 2012 by gbcoasis in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Christmas Party

 

Join us for our Annual Oasis Christmas Party!

This Wed., Dec. 19 7-9pm

Take a break from studying for Finals and join us for this epic night of fun, crazy games, festive food, and plenty of eggnog!

Join us from 7-9pm and….

WEAR your ugliest Christmas sweater and see if you’ll take home the prize in our UGLY SWEATER CONTEST!

BRING a White Elephant Gift to exchange with someone else, and walk away with a “memorable” gift you’ll cherish for years….or seconds…. (a white elephant gift is something less than $5 in value, unusual or unique, or having little to no value to you)

CREATE & FROST your own Christmas cookie, and join a team to create your own version of a Christmas village, scene, or structure with toothpicks, marshmallows, and candy. (eating it afterward is optional)

EAT plenty of Christmas cookies, food, and drinks (including eggnog).

ENJOY celebrating the season with your friends at Oasis!

See you there!

Student/Parent Meeting Is Coming!

December 10, 2012 by gbcoasis in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

 

 

The Hobbit

December 7, 2012 by gbcoasis in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

 

Explore Middle Earth with us and come see

“The Hobbit” (2D version) with us on OPENING NIGHT!

Details:

-Meet @ York Theatre (d-town Elmhurst, York Rd.)

-Date: Friday, Dec. 14

-Time: TBD (York has not yet released showtimes for 2D version)

**Check back here after Monday to see time

-Cost: buy your ticket at the theater, OR pre-pay EGro by Wed. night to skip the theater line.

Depending on time and interest, we may convene back at church for pizza, snacks, and some games.

Spread the word, invite a friend to join us!

Questions? Contact EGro!

**CHECK BACK AFTER MONDAY FOR EXACT SHOWTIME**

Operation Christmas Child Event

November 1, 2012 by gbcoasis in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

 

Operation Christmas Child Event

Wednesday, Nov. 7

6:30-9pm

 

We’re starting the Christmas cheer early at Oasis this year!  Join us for a special night of outreach and service as we participate in Operation Christmas Child (a ministry of Samaritans Purse).  By filling a simple shoebox with gifts for children around the world, we can be a part of making an eternal impact in their lives!

 

We’ll meet at church and split into teams, go out into the neighborhood and ask for specific donations to make shoeboxes to be sent to children overseas.  We’ll then return to church, sort, pack, and wrap the gifts and prepare them to be shipped in time for Christmas to children who otherwise wouldn’t receive a present.

 

Some of the items we can collect and pack in the boxes include:

 

  • TOYS:  small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.

 

  • SCHOOL SUPPLIES:  pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

 

  • HYGIENE ITEMS:  toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

 

  • OTHER:  Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries).

Do you have some of these things at your home?  Interested in donating them?  Bring them with you!

We’ll also be accepting financial donations to help offset the cost to ship each box ($7).

 

In addition to going around the neighborhood, we’ll also celebrate with plenty of Christmas food and music to help us get in the holiday spirit!

 

Come pack and shoebox with us…and make an eternal difference!

 

**Please note the change in time from regular Oasis:  6:30pm-9pm!**

 

Questions?  See Pastor Eric

Fall Retreat Update!

October 25, 2012 by gbcoasis in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

 

Important Fall Retreat 2012 Updates!

Hey All!

Fall Retreat is HERE!  We’re excited you’re all coming and wanted to remind you of a few important details you need to be aware of.

We’re looking forward to spending the weekend together serving Camp Timber-Lee and spending time together as a group.

Here’s a few last details you need to be aware of:

  • Meet at church by 5pm on Friday!  Don’t be late!  (We’ll return to church by 3pm on Sunday)

 

  • Bring $$ for dinner at Culvers Friday night.  This is your own expense.

 

  • Pack work clothes and gloves for Saturday.  Plan to be outside most of the day working.

 

  • Bring a lawn rake (if you have one).  Label it with your name so it gets returned to you.

 

  • Pack clothes for night games on Saturday night, unless you want to be an easy target. = )

 

  • Don’t forget to pack the following:
    •     a sleeping bag
    •     pillow
    •     warm clothes
    •     personal items (towel, washcloth, etc)
    •     Bible/pen/notebook
    •     Camera

 

  • Please note:  If you are bringing any medication, please keep it in it’s original marked container, and bring it to church with you.  Due to liability and regulations, the adult leaders need to keep all medication but will make it available when needed.

 

  • NO electronics, iPods, cell phones, or games are allowed!  We love technology, but having them on a weekend trip like this keeps you from hanging out with the group and building relationships with each another!  Leave them at home, or they’ll be held by the leaders.  Cameras are welcome!

 

  • NO drugs, alcohol, illegal items, or weapons are allowed!

We can’t wait to get the weekend started!  If you have any other questions – please contact Pastor Eric!  See you on Friday!

Oasis Super Bowl Party!

January 20, 2012 by gbcoasis in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

 

Join us for the 4th Annual Oasis Super Bowl Party!

(open to all current high school and college students)

Sunday, February 5, 2012

4:30pm

At Pastor Bowman’s house

(247 Jacquelyn Dr, Bensenville)

If your last name begins with…

A-G:  Bring a 2 liter of favorite drink
H-N:  Bring your favorite chip/dip/snack
O-Z:  Bring some cookies/dessert/bars

Join us and your friends for the game…..we’ll see you there!

Oasis Winter Retreat 2012

January 19, 2012 by gbcoasis in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Oasis Winter Retreat 2012

 

Life is busy.  Too busy.  How do you pause and take time for what’s important?

Join us for a weekend where you you can take time away from your busy schedule to rediscover what’s important, and how to keep it a priority.

Join us for the pause.

When:  Friday, Feb. 10, 5pm – Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, 4pm

Where:  Lake Geneva Camp & Conference Center, Lake Geneva, WI

Who:  All current Oasis high school students and their friends

Cost:  $125 (early bird – before Feb. 5), $145 (regular rate – after Feb. 5)

*Financial scholarships are available if needed.  Please see Pastor Eric for details.

Download the registration forms and all the details here.

Note:  If you plan to play paintball, the LGCC waiver form is also required.  If you do not plan to play paintball, the LGCC waiver form is not needed.

Parents:  Download this letter with more details and information about our theme and focus for the weekend.

Get ready for another powerful weekend of worship, challenge, and memories with Oasis!

(click here if you’re not able to view the video above)

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