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Issue #8 Missed any? You can view some of our past editions here.
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There is a line in the Oasis song ‘Live Forever’ which goes ‘You and I are gonna live forever.’ Living forever is a nice thought. Or is it...?
Would you want to live in this world forever? With all its pain, suffering, disappointment and injustice?
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Despite not wanting to live forever, none of us really want to die. Another line from that same song says ‘I want to live, I don’t want to die.’
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Easter means that although we’ll die one day, we can still live forever...
...not in a world full of corruption and upset, but in a world full of only purity and peace and complete happiness.
God made this possible by sending His son Jesus into the world. Although we don’t like to admit it, we are often the cause of pain and disappointment. We hurt people and we let people down. We do wrong things, which cause harm.
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But instead of punishing us for those wrong things, God punished Jesus in our place, on the cross, which we remember on Good Friday. (Which is why it's called 'good!')
Most importantly, Jesus didn't stay dead. If he did, then all of this means nothing. On Easter Sunday we celebrate that he rose again, and defeated death! By doing this, he proved he is God and more powerful than the grave.
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If we are sorry for our wrongdoing, believe that Jesus was punished in our place and choose to follow him, the Bible tells us we will live forever with him in a place where there is no corruption, pain, injustice, pollution or anything bad at all – heaven.
Easter offers us the possibility of living forever. All we have to do is turn from our sin and trust in what Jesus did on the cross.
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John 10:18
"No one takes [my life] from me ... I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again" - Jesus
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Guest Services
Our guest services simply explain the Christian message, and are suitable for all who are unfamiliar with church or the Bible.
With talks such as: 'Don't good works count for something?' and 'Isn't Christianity anti-women?'
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Click here to see what's coming up soon.
You will be made very welcome, whatever your background or belief.
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Real Lives
Sunday 10 May, 6:30pm
Carey Baptist Church
An evening with Olympic rower, Debbie Flood. Jamie Cater will interview her and leave us with a short thought from the Bible.
Full details here.
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The Money Course
From 22 April at The Oasis.
A three-week course based on the bestselling book 'The Money Secret' by Rob Parsons.
Learn how to face your financial fears, avoid common costly mistakes, regain control of your finances, and discover the secrets to debt-free living.
Full details here.
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321 Course
A three-week course to explore the story of God, the world, and you.
(See video below)
Tuesdays 12, 19 & 26 May
(7:30-9:15pm)
Contact Jamie Cater for more details and venue.
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321
The story of God, the world, and you.
If you are interested in exploring more, we would love to invite you to our '321' course (see above).
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Falling Plates
A short film about life, death and love.
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I Am Second
Lecrae is a Christian rapper.
Here, he tells his story of how God completely changed his life.
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Easter Closure
The Oasis will be closed over the Easter weekend.
Check out our website and Facebook page for regular activities and upcoming events
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