Kids & Youth

What we do

At Oasis Church we have many families connected to us and on Sundays we have a thriving childrens work that covers all ages from 0-11 years. All children remain in the main meeting for the first part of the service and then move on to their age related group times for the remainder of the time. We have a creche that caters for ages 0-3+, a large group of 3-7’s who have a separate programme, some of which is broken down into 2 age group settings, and a group of 8-11’s who have their own tailor made programme.

Our programmes include games, worship, teaching activities and ministry times. We are a church who prioritises and emphasises the importance of hosting God’s presence, listening to His voice and growing in Intimacy with Him and we seek to reflect these values in our children’s work. We aim to not just present bible stories but to underpin them with daily reality and challenge the children on their relationship with the Lord and how they can allow the teaching they receive to affect their lives. We give time for children to respond to what they have heard in an age appropriate way and to gain deeper revelation of Him as they hear Him speak to them.

During school holidays we often have a fun day out or a party where the children enjoy friendship and relationship with one another as we value the of building healthy relationships and being part of the Body of Christ.

Sundays

There is a full programme for all children and young people from 0-18 years on Sunday mornings.

0-3: Our youngest children up to the age of 3 are taken care of in a crèche

3-8:  The 3 – 8 year olds have a mixture of play, bible stories and exploratory activities relating to life topics.

8-11: Children aged 8-11 meet for the first half of the morning as a large group where they receive teaching and ministry. This is followed by small group discussion and activities to anchor the teaching into their everyday lives.

11-18: Oasis Youth meet in small groups for the first half of the morning and then come together for teaching and ministry for the second half of the morning.

MID-WEEK ACTIVITIES

Dynamix (11s – 14s)
Dynamix is a youth club for 11-14 year olds (year groups 7-9) which meets fortnightly. The aim is friendship, the building of healthy relationships and enjoyment!

Now (15s – 18s)
‘Now’ is a Friday night club for older teenagers aged 15-18 years. A mixture of fun and friendship building, followed by discussion on deep topics.

YOUTH BAND
A group of youth leading worship as an extension of the worship teams.
Open to the under 18s who have a heart to minister to the Lord in praise and worship and lead others along.
OTHER ACTIVITIES

Trips Away
Our young people enjoy attending away days and organised events such as:

  • Soul Survivor
  • Rivercamp
  • Walton Firs Activity Centre
  • Epidemic Life

Missions
All young people are encouraged to go on mission trips abroad. So far they have been to South Africa and Portugal and we are looking to provide more of these opportunities.

Schools Work
Oasis is connected to four primary schools in the local area. Their Year 6 classes visit us three times a year as part of their Religious Studies program.

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