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August 11th 8:30 AM, 10 AM, & 11:30 AM INVITE A FRIEND I WANT TO SERVE! Free School Supplies Free Haircuts for Students Teacher's Lounge with free supplies Inflatables and Photo booths Praying for Students & Teachers We can't wait to celebrate our students, educators, and superintendents by praying and honoring them on August 11th at Back to School at Oaks Church! We'll see you and your family there.

MEET KRIS About Kris Forte Nickname (if any): Kris or Mom. What is your Ministry Role? Community Life Director. When and where did you get saved? Red Oak, Texas at a youth summer camp in the 10th grade. Saved, delivered, filled with the Holy Spirit, and called into ministry all in one night! Tell us about your family: I have been married to Jason Forte for 23 years. I have 6 kids, Gianna 21, Ava and Mia 16, Leo 12, Elisa and Carina 8. What is your regular coffee order? Hot chai latte with almond milk. Who are the people that inspire you? Military families and families with special needs kids. What is one thing that most people don't know about you? I have 2 sets of identical girl twins. Ironically, the sets look nothing alike! Do you have any weird quirks? If the weather permits, I love to garden barefoot. What is your least favorite thing to do? Laundry! Hidden Talent? Taekwondo. What makes you laugh? When my kids laugh. What is your biggest fear? Aquariums. Favorite Movies: Rom Com’s, of course. Favorite Scripture: “As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.” Ecclesiastes 11:5. Favorite Sports: Pickleball. Favorite Music/Band/Singers: 70’s classic rock. Favorite Books: Anything about gardening, farming, and homesteading. Favorite TV Shows: People Puzzler on the Game Show Network. Favorite Actor/Actress: Adam Sandler and Sandra Bullock.

JOIN THE OAKS CHURCH Are you ready to make an impact and get involved in our Dream Team? Let us help you find your spot! JOIN THE DREAM TEAM HAVE YOU BEEN TO GROWTH TRACK? NO, SAVE ME A SEAT! YES, SIGN ME UP FOR ORIENTATION

Why should I pray? Prayer strengthens our relationship with God. Prayer gives us the chance to express our love, commitment, needs, and burdens to God. When we pause, it also gives us a chance to receive comfort, encouragement, peace, and assignments from God too. How should I pray? Prayer is simply talking to God, but sometimes we aren't sure what to talk to Him about. Here is a simple acronym that can help guide your prayer time! P Praise: What blessings can I thank God for today? What do I want to tell God that I love about Him? R Repent: Is there anything wrong I've done that I need to confess? Is there anything God asked me to do that I didn't do? Thank God for forgiveness, and ask for the strength to say yes today. A Ask: What are the needs, hardships, or burdens I'm carrying right now? How can I pray for the people I love? Ask God for help and to work in the places you know need it. Y Yield: God, is there anything you want to say to me today? Take time to listen, perhaps even write or reflect. Let God know you trust Him, no matter what, and that the day belongs to Him. Guided Prayer Videos

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YOUR IMPACT The Lord has moved at Oaks Church in so many powerful ways this past year, and because of your faithfulness, prayers, and giving, we've been able to spread the Gospel from our community to around the world. We're so blessed to have been a part of building God's Kingdom in 2023, and we're excited to see all He does through our church in 2024! 2025 VISION SALVATIONS Decisions to follow Jesus in 2023 1,543 Water Baptisms 515 First-Time guests 2,892 MISSIONS GIVING $944,515 Given to local and global partners Dream Team members 980 Volunteers at Serve Day 2023 823 Students attended camps 784 People attended Easter weekend 4,884 People attended Back to School at Oaks Church 3,855 People attended Candy Fest at Oaks Church 5,000 People attended Christmas at Oaks Church 7,182

Why should I give? Giving is both a joy and a responsibility of those who are part of the Church. God wants us to be generous, selfless people with a heart to give to others like He has given to us! The Giving Ladder Giving to a church can seem daunting, especially if you've never done it before. We know it's a process and want to help encourage you as you take steps to be the giver God calls you to be! Consider the following steps modeled by the giving ladder: Potential Giver —You give something. Emerging Giver —You occasionally give. Consistent Giver —You give a set amount routinely. Tithe Giver —You give 10% routinely. Extravagant Giver —You give over 10% routinely! For further teaching about the giving ladder, check o ut this message by tapping the button below. WATCH NOW Next Steps

MEET ANDREW About Andrew Prescott Andrew’s family: I married Lauren on January 8, 2018. Ministry Role: I serve as the Oaks Youth Director by leading and developing the weekly service, Oaks Youth Small Groups and yearly events like retreats, camps, and missions trips. Oaks Youth is for 6th to 12th-grade students and meets every Wednesday night in the Youth Building for a relevant worship experience. Regular coffee order: Cold Brew (Nothing Added). Favorite movies: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Star Wars Saga, and the Dark Night Trilogy. Favorite sports: I participate in Crossfit, Long Distance Running, and Ping Pong. I love to watch Basketball. Favorite Band/Music: The Band Camino, Andy Mineo, Oaks Worship. Favorite books: Driven By Eternity, Raving Fans, The Chronicles of Narnia. Favorite TV shows: BBC Sherlock Holmes, Warehouse 13, Gifted. Favorite scripture: Galatians 6:9 ” Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” People who inspire me: Jesus, Billy Graham, Joseph Kellogg, Steve Prefontaine, William Wilberforce. Weird quirks: I know more about the Marvel Cinematic Universe than 99.9% of the world! I am a complete nerd. One thing that most people don’t know about me: I LOVE Crossfit. I love to cook and hike! When and where I got saved: Oklahoma AG Summer Youth Camp in Sparks Oklahoma 2012. Least favorite thing to do: Drive long distance at night. Hidden talent: I can solve a Rubik’s cube in under a minute and am exceptional at ping pong. Fears: Debilitating injury that hinders normal life. What makes me laugh: My wife, funny real life stories.

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Sign Up to Receive the Daily Devotional Join us from January 5th to the 25th as we pray and fast together for breakthroughs in our lives, our families, and our church! Sign up for 21 Days of Prayer by committing to fast, pray, and receive a daily devotional. Text the keyword 21DAYS to the number (469) 817-9977. WHAT IS THE DANIEL FAST? DANIEL FAST MEAL PLAN READ TODAY'S DEVO Ways to Fast As you choose a way to fast, enjoy the closeness you find with God when you set aside time in His presence. Choose to fast 1, 2 or 3 meals a day. Opt for a partial fast like the Daniel Fast. Limit yourself to a liquids only fast. Try fasting from sunrise to sunset. In addition to fasting food, also fast media such as TV, movies, and social media. Daniel What is the Daniel Fast? The Daniel Fast is based on the prophet Daniel’s fasting experiences as recorded in the Bible. The fast is a biblically based partial fast. According to Daniel 1, the results were: learning, skill, wisdom, spiritual understanding, favor, and better appearance! In Daniel 10, the fast resulted in answered prayer and spiritual insight. One of the great things about the Daniel Fast is that you are not limited to any specific amount of food, but rather to the kinds of food you can eat. THREE KEY COMPONENTS TO THE DANIEL FAST Only fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes & whole grains. Only water or natural juice for a beverage. No sweeteners, breads, meat, eggs, or dairy products. RESOURCES The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast Divided into three parts–fast, focus, and food–this book is your inspirational resource for pursuing a more intimate relationship with God as you eliminate certain foods such as sugars, processed ingredients, and solid fats from your diet for 21 days. Author Kristen Feola explains the Daniel Fast in easy-to-understand language, provides thought-provoking devotions for each day of the fast, and shares more than 100 tasty, easy-to-make recipes that follow fasting guidelines. Available for purchase at the Oaks Coffee Co. Store. LEARN MORE How to prepare for the Daniel Fast? The Daniel Fast is a unique type of fast because you can eat, unlike a liquid fast where only water or juices are consumed. But just because you can have food doesn’t mean the Daniel Fast is easy. Fasting, in any form, is difficult because you’re doing battle physically and spiritually. Continue Reading… LEARN MORE DANIEL FAST MEAL PLAN Join us for the 21-Day Devotional Start your new year with a focus on the spiritual discipline of fasting. This plan includes several passages about fasting and others that encourage reflection and closeness to God. For 21 days, you’ll get a daily Bible reading, a brief devotional, reflection questions, and a prayer focus. To join, text the keyword 21days to the number (469) 817-9977. READ TODAY'S DEVO