On February 12th, we’re going to visit the elderly members of our church who are not able to attend services due to sickness or age.

If any of you guys would like to be a part of this, just EMAIL ME (Abigail) by the Friday before (Feb. 10th).  We’ll be doing this one Sunday per month, so if you’d like to come, just jump in when you can!  The goal is to split up in groups of 3 or 4 right after morning church and visit as many people as we can.  We will be eating right after church, so make sure you bring a lunch!!!  Thanks to you all!

Also, if any of you play guitar, feel free to bring it with some song sheets in case they would like for us to sing for/with them.

As members of God’s church, we are called to, “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the Church of God, which He obtained with His own blood” (Acts 20:28).  These folks love to have visitors, and, as we learned at Student Life, they’re a blast to be around!  Let me know if you want to be part of it.

Thanks!

Abigail Middleton

Our annual Super Bowl party is coming up soon!  And if you haven’t attended an Oasis Super Bowl Party in the past, it’s for both the hardcore football fan and the person who doesn’t know what the Super Bowl is.  In other words, this throw-down is the place to be, not matter who you are.

Planning to Attend (I hope so!)? This is all you need to do:

1.  RSVP by emailing Chad. 
2. Check out the details HERE.

Roll Tide (who cares if we’re not playing or if we’re not even in the NFL? It’s always Roll Tide time),

Chad Nathan

Student Life Mission Camp registration is going on right now.  A number of students registered Wednesday night at the Parent/Student Meeting.  Here are the details for those who weren’t able to make it:

• Cost: $350/student (scholarship help is available if needed… just let me know)
• Dates: July 23-28th
• Location: UT Arlington
• Speaker: Afshin Ziafat
• Worship Leader: Jeff Johnson (yes, that Jeff Johnson)

Click HERE to RSVP.  I hope you’re planning to go.

Chad

We’re serving together in the kitchen at the Salvation Army this Saturday.  Some of us will serve food, others will wait tables and others will talk with the people who come to eat.  Here are the details you need:

• What? Salvation Army kitchen
• When? THIS Saturday, January 21st from 9:30am-1:30pm
• Where? Meet @ Sylvania & Return to Sylvania
• Cost? Bring about $8 for us to eat lunch together after we finish serving

Click HERE to RSVP.  I’m looking forward to serving with you!

Chad

We’re meeting at 9:30am next Saturday, January 21st, and heading to the Salvation Army shortly thereafter. We’ll have some serving food, others waiting tables and others talking with those who come to eat.  Then, we’ll go eat somewhere ourselves and return to the church around 1:30pm.  RSVP by emailing me or by signing up in the foyer between the offices and the sanctuary.

Chad

We are having a parent/student meeting on Wednesday, January 11th at 6:00 PM in the Oasis.  The purposes of the meeting are:

• Remind those all ready involved and explain to those not yet involved what the Oasis is about, why it’s about what it’s about, why you (or your child(ren)) should be part of it, and how you (or your child(ren)) can pursue that end.
• Discuss the newly implemented 7 year teaching plan in the Oasis.
• Introduce some discipleship resources aimed at parents and/or students.
• Provide info about upcoming events.
• Register students for Student Life Mission Camp (July 23-28 @ UT Arlington, $350/student, scholarship help available if requested).
• Determine the most effective way to communicate Oasis information to parents & students.

It would be a great honor to me if you would plan to attend.  I hope to see you there!

Chad

Chad Nathan

Please join us as we study what it means to pursue excellence as a child of God!

Purpose:  To challenge one another to a deeper walk with Him.  To develop mentor relationships among the older and younger Oasis girls.  To enjoy sweet fellowship together.

Materials Needed:  A Bible, Journal & Pen, Becoming a Woman of Excellence by Cynthia Held (available for purchase at our first meeting)

Meeting Times:  12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Every other Sunday, right after morning worship in the Oasis building.

Meeting Dates:  January 8, 22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1, 15 29

We will provide lunch for our first meeting, so RSVP soon so we know how much food to prepare and how many books to order.

Hope you can join us!

Amanda Barnes – 903-245-0878

Susan Middleton – 903-839-5309

When?:  Sunday, December 18th 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Where?:  The Middleton’s Home – 19311 Copperoaks Drive, Tyler, TX 75703

What to Bring:  White Elephant Gift (max spending amount $5), Favorite snack to share, and Holiday Cheer!!

It will be a night filled with fun, laughter, and fellowship! See you there!

Contact Chad Barnes with any questions!

Next Sunday night, December 18th, is our annual White Elephant party!  As always, I expect much stealing to take place (for the record, this is one of the few times I endorse stealing). Here are the details:

When? Sunday, December 18th from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Where? The Middleton’s house (Directions will come in a separate email to those subscribed to the JH & HS blog.  Not subscribed?  Go to the Sylvania Church homepage, scroll to the footer and fill out the subscription info).

What to Bring? A wrapped “good” or (appropriate!) “gag” gift worth no more than $5.

Please RSVP by next Wednesday, December 14th, if since you’re coming!

Please feel free to invite friends… especially those who may not know Jesus or who do not attend a church regularly. See you there!