Visitation for Craig Weaver will be held from 11:00am – 12:00pm Saturday, 3/6/2010. The funeral service will directly follow at 12:00pm. Both are being held at:

Hoffmeister South County
1515 Lemay Ferry Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63125

314-544-7100

Friends,

Shanen’s uncle, Craig Weaver, passed away early this morning. Please remember their family in prayer as they grieve over the loss of their loved one.

Serving Him,
Brian Mabry

Sorry folks for the missing devotions. I neglected to schedule these ahead of time for the site. I’ll have the up ASAP. I was out of town, but I’m back now. Devotions coming soon.

As you read Matthew 6 today, pay special attention to the sentences with the word “when” in them.

Verses 2 and 3 have the words, “when you __________.”

Verses 5, 6 and 7 have the words, “When you __________.”

And verses 16 and 17 say, “When you ______________.”

Did you notice that Jesus said,

“When”, not “if”?

What is the lesson for us?

There’s a new/updated section to the site for your own benefit now. Check out the “Discussion & Tools” section. Content is being added. Daily devotions as part of the 2010 New Testament Challenge will be added to the section. In addition to the devotions there is a general discussion area as well.

The Oasis will be hosting a variety of entertainment events in the future including live music of various styles, game nights, movies, art exhibition, and scrapbooking.

Also soon a daily devotional and discussion will be added to the site for your convenience and spiritual growth. Check back soon!

On behalf of Michelle Mabry:

Thank you all for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support.  We appreciate the cards, calls, emails, and food, and are very blessed to be part of your family.  We request your continued prayers over the coming days and weeks.

Friends…family, I’m sorry to report the loss of Terry Mabry, our dear Pastor’s brother today. This morning I saw there had been a workplace shooting at ABB in St. Louis. Shortly thereafter I learned that Brian’s brother worked there. The family has been anxiously awaiting any news today. News reports have been conflicting throughout the day concerning the events that occurred. Just a bit ago I received a call from Denise stating that Brian’s brother was one of those that died as a result of one man allowing sin to rule his actions.

I apologize that due to weather I’m stuck out of town tonight with no cell phone reception, so please pardon my lack of easy availability. At this time I have no further information. Related information will be posted on this official website of The Oasis at http://oasisofgod.com/. In the meantime, let us lift up our loved ones affected by this horrendous tragedy.

Mabry family et all, we love you. Our hearts go out to you. May the Lord’s will be done in each of your lives and may He bring blessing through this tragedy as He has a way of doing.

Your brother in Christ,

James A. Miller

Associate Pastor,

The Oasis of God

The Oasis is proud to host two performances of “The Most Emotional Time of the Year”. The Christmas drama will be performed by the Shekinah Drama Team on Saturday 12/19/09 @ 7:00pm, and again during Sunday morning (12/20) Gathering @ 10:30am.

“The Most Emotional Time of the Year” is a Christmas drama written by The Oasis’ own Janice Davis.

Oasis of God is sad to announce the passing of Brian Vipond. Visitation is at Baue Funeral Home in St. Charles on Tuesday evening.There will be a memorial service at 10am on Wed., with the burial being in Jewett, Illinois.

Details here: http://obit.baue.com/obitdisplay.html?id=730600&listing=Current

Brian Vipond

Memorials may be made to Oasis Church.

Brian Vipond, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the age of 45. Dear son of Joyce Ann Woody and Paul Luther Vipond; dear father of Alexandra Paige Vipond, and Jordan Symone Vipond; dear brother of Ray Lesley, Tammy Lawing, Tawney Lesley, and Larry (Cyndi) Lesley. He is also survived by his former spouse Julie Vipond, many nieces and nephews, and one great nephew and niece. He is preceded in death by his step-sister Beth Lesley.

Brian was a Teacher at Hazelwood Middle School for eight years. He received bachelors’ degrees from both Mizzou and UMSL and received his masters from Lindenwood Univeristy. Brian was also a Mizzou Tigers fan.