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The next Men's Breakfast is Feb. 8th at 8:30 AM $5 will be collected at the doors. Hey, Oaks Men! We’ve got Men’s Breakfast happening soon, and we're pumped to continue building new relationships and going deeper into God's Word with one another! Breakfast is $5 at the door, and we can't wait to see you and the guys there! SIGN-UP NOW Men’s Breakfast is an opportunity for the men of our church to eat together, be challenged by an encouraging word, and push each other to grow. What is Men's Breakfast? Great food, engaging conversation, a small group discussion, and a study of God's Word. What should you expect? Life isn’t just better together, it’s impossible to do alone. As men, we must prioritize healthy environments and relationships that sharpen and support us. Men’s Breakfast is a place to find those relationships! Why come to Men's Breakfast? Got any questions? If you have any inquiries about Men's Breakfast, email us at oaksmen@oaks.church or call (214) 376-8208.

Unexpected pregnancy? Join embrace grace! 2024 SPRING SEMESTER LAUNCHES MARCH 6TH! Has your life been impacted by a surprise pregnancy? No matter your past or what you are going through, whether you choose to parent or place for adoption, we want to walk with you. When you join this support group, you will meet weekly for 12 weeks, be encouraged by women who have walked in your shoes, make new friends, and receive a baby shower in your honor! JOIN EMBRACE GRACE SERVE AT EMBRACE GRACE Embrace Life Embrace Life For Single Moms Are you currently walking through a season of single motherhood? You are not alone! Learn how to choose joy and gain the confidence you need to become the woman and mom you dream of being. When you join this support group, you will: meet weekly for 12 weeks, be mentored by women who understand motherhood, make new mom friends, and gain life-changing skills that will help you find your passion. JOIN EMBRACE LIFE Saves Two Lives! A Love Box A Love Box is gift to single young women who may be considering abortion. Each box has a personal invitation to our Oaks Church Embrace Grace support group, stories from both a parenting mom and birth mom, a letter of hope, a journal with writing prompts encouraging her to be fearless, a ‘Best Gift Ever’ onesie and "A Bump in Life" book that includes testimonies that offer single and pregnant moms hope. GIFT A LOVE BOX VISIT EMBRACEGRACE.COM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EMBRACE GRACE. Stories of Hope

MEET KOLBY About Kolby Kissinger What is your Ministry Role? Oaks College Pastor. When and where did you get saved? October 19, 2002 at a Billy Graham crusade in Dallas. Tell us about your family: My wife Alex and I met at Oaks college and got married in the summer of 2015. We have the most beautiful twin girls on the planet, Elizabeth and Charlotte. What is your regular coffee order? Flat white or salted cream cold brew. Who are people that inspire you? Some of the early church fathers of Christianity. What is your least favorite thing to do? Waiting in line. Favorite Movies: The sandlot, Lincoln, Dark Knight Series, The Darkest Hour, The Patriot, Forrest Gump. Favorite Scriptures: Joshua 1:9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 2:3-7, Philippians 3:8-11. Favorite Sports: Golf, football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, pickle ball. Favorite Music/Band/Singers: Alex Kissinger, Hillsong Worship, Bethel Worship, Elevation worship, John Mayer, Coldplay. Favorite Books: The Bible, The Leadership Challenge, Anonymous, The Unseen Realm. Favorite TV Shows: Seinfeld. Favorite Actor/Actress: Tom Hanks.

welcome to oaks kids oaks kids PARENT RESOURCES What to expect at Oaks Kids At Oaks Kids we are for your family! We provide an age-appropriate experience for all children aged 6 weeks through 5th grade! We can’t wait to have your kids join us as we Follow Jesus and Tell His Story! Early Childhood CLICK HERE >>> Elementary CLICK HERE >>> Upcoming Events JAN 12 Child Dedication January 12th at 9 AM and 10:30 AM. Register by January 5th! Our next Child Dedication is coming up, and this is such a meaningful experience for parents to take time to thank God for the gift they’ve been given and commit to raising their kids in a way that honors Him! As your church family, we want to walk with you through every step of life's journey and celebrate this big step with you. Make sure to sign up today! LEARN MORE JAN 19 Kids Salvation Party January 19, 2025 at 9 AM If your child has made the decision to follow Jesus, we want to celebrate and walk with you on next steps! The Salvation Party is for kids who have made the decision to follow Jesus and will bring clarity to your child on the decision they have made, inform you as parents what comes next, and start a dialogue between you and your child about their faith. LEARN MORE Early Childhood EARLY CHILDHOOD The First Christmas Gift Christmas is an exciting time of year, a time when we celebrate Jesus' birthday! In The First Christmas Gift, we’ll learn that God sent his son, Jesus, to save us, to show us how much He loves us. We can celebrate Jesus by giving to others to show God’s love. Question: Why do you give? Answer: I give because God gave me Jesus! Elementary ELEMENTARY Holy Days Why do we celebrate holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas? What about traditions like communion? In Holy Days, we’ll explore modern holidays, church traditions, and biblical celebrations to see how they connect to God’s story. Your kids will discover why these special days matter and how they help us grow closer to God! Wednesday Night Experience Groups On Wednesday nights, elementary students can participate in what we call Experience Groups. This is an opportunity for them to choose a class that appeals to their interest. These students will begin their Wednesday night service in The Venue with a teaching from God’s Word before breaking off into their designated group. • Active Group • Archery • Art Group • Baking • Crafts • Escape Boxes • LEGO Challenge • STEM Group • Worship • And more! If you want to learn more about what groups are currently being offered, stop by our check-in counter on your next visit! Wanna brag on your kid? Has your child achieved something really cool outside of Oaks Kids? Did they get Student of the Month at their school, make a goal in their soccer game, get their grades up, pass a test, do all their chores without complaining, or hit a new milestone? We want to know and celebrate with you! Click below to tell us all about it! Brag now! Got any questions? If you have any inquiries about Oaks Kids, please contact us at kids@oaks.church.

MEET TAMMY About Tamara Brooks Nick Name: Tammy. Tammy’s family: Husband Steve, children; Michelle & David Grubbs (Kyle, Gabe, Lexi, and Gracie), Michael & Michelle Garland (Ava & Emma), Marc & Kellie Garland (Autumn & Hunter), Zachary Brooks, and Sara Brooks. Ministry Role: Finance Director. Dream vacation: Eastern Europe, Germany specifically. Regular coffee order: Chai Tea Latte. Favorite movie: The Greatest Showman is my official new favorite movie. I also loved Wonder. Favorite scripture: Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Things that inspire me: The passions and dreams of my grandchildren. Previous job or line of work: Accounting with Reddy Ice. One thing that most people don’t know about me: I play okay golf and I’m terrible at piano. I’ve been in ministry since: 2015. When and where I got saved: I got saved when I was 15 during services at Duncanville Church of Christ. Music that moves me: Christian, jazz and classical. Favorite singer or band: Tie between Michael Bublé and Josh Groban. Life-changing moment: The birth of my children changed my world. I didn’t realize the absolute depth my love would reach. This was multiplied by the birth of my grand-children. What sport I’m not good at: There are too many to note. Fears: Snakes seriously freak me out. Favorite book: The Shack and The Case for Christ. In my spare time I… spend time with my family, or read. Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy and Chicago Fire. Favorite actor: Tom Hanks & Julia Roberts. Least favorite food: Pumpkin pie. What makes me laugh: My husband Steve. He is the funniest person I know. The most exotic place I’ve ever been to: Maui, Hawaii. The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done: I attempted a cart-wheel recently. It didn’t work out very well. My hero: Paul, in the Bible. Once he became a believer, it was on. He had many reasons to lose faith yet continued to write letters of encouragement to the early churches. Least favorite thing to do: Grocery Shopping.

Youth Resources LEARNING DIFFERENCES MENTAL HEALTH IDENTITY AND SEXUALITY SALVATION AND BAPTISM FOR TEENAGERS YOUTH GENERAL PARENTING BOOKS YOUTH GENERAL PARENTING PODCASTS Youth—Learning Differences Learning Mental Youth—Mental Health Identity Youth—Identity and Sexuality BOOK AND GUIDES FOR PARENTS Salvation Youth—Salvation and Baptism Teenagers Youth—For Teenagers DISCIPLESHIP GENDER AND SEXUALITY SIN STRUGGLES IDENTITY AND MENTAL HEALTH

Plan a Visit to Oaks Church! TELL US YOU'RE COMING GET DIRECTIONS Oaks Church 777 S I-35E Red Oak, TX 75154 (214) 376-8208 INFO@OAKS.CHURCH SUNDAY, 9 AM AND 10:30 AM * WEDNESDAY, 7 PM *TRADUCCIÓN A ESPAÑOL LOS DOMINGOS. We're expecting you! AT OAKS CHURCH, NO ONE WALKS ALONE! +++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ <<<<< Chris and Cara Railey are the Lead Pastors of Oaks Church in Red Oak, Texas. They’ve been in pastoral ministry for over 20 years. Chris and Cara have a rich history with Oaks Church, going back to 2007 when they were the first directors of Oaks College. LEARN MORE Next Gen Ministries AT OAKS CHURCH, THE FUTURE IS OUR FOCUS! KIDS YOUTH YOUNG ADULTS OAKS CHURCH MINISTRIES FAQ HAVE MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT OAKS CHURCH? CONTACT US AT INFO@OAKS.CHURCH . Download the Oaks Church app! Enjoy live services, sermons, events, media library, giving, and much more! Take Oaks Church in your pocket wherever you go.

I SAID YES. WHAT'S NEXT? If you've recently decided to follow Jesus and want to take your next step in learning what this means, we invite you to attend our Follow Jesus class! This class is designed to teach you what it means to be a follower of Jesus and the fundamentals of praying and reading your Bible as you begin your faith journey. This is a great opportunity to grow in your new relationship with the Lord, and we hope to see you there! SIGN-UP HERE FIND WHAT YOU NEED TO GROW YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST! Following Jesus is the best decision you could ever make! We pray that this webpage can help you grow your relationship with Him. Sometimes, our faith journey can be overwhelming, and knowing where to start is hard. Check out the resources below to help you get started. RESOURCES MORE RESOURCES READING YOUR BIBLE God's Word is our starting point! Reading the Bible is one of the best ways to grow your relationship with God. If you're unsure where to start, check out the Bible plan below from the Bible App! TAKE A NEXT STEP! Download the Oaks Church app! Enjoy live services, sermons, events, media library, giving, and much more! Take Oaks Church in your pocket wherever you go.

MEET OLAYINKA About Olayinka Obasanya Nickname (if any) : “O” or “Yinka”. What is your Ministry Role? Young Adults Pastor. When and where did you get saved? I made Jesus the Lord of my life the summer after my sophomore year of college in a bedroom in Georgia! Tell us about your family: I have an INCREDIBLE wife and the cutest toddler son known to man. What is your regular coffee order? I get the chai tea w/warm spice and oat milk! Who are the people that inspire you? Visionaries who execute the vision. What is one thing that most people don't know about you? I speak multiple languages. What is your least favorite thing to do? Pay for bad experiences. Hidden Talent? I give amazing massages, but for my one and only. What makes you laugh? “Healthy” roasting. Favorite Movies: Matrix, Hunger Games series, Dark Knight Rises, I am Legend. Favorite Scripture: 1 John 5:3, Genesis 32:28-30. Favorite Sports: Basketball, and it's not close. Favorite Music/Band/Singers: Lauryn Hill, Hillsong, Maverick City. Favorite Books: Bible duh, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Favorite TV Shows: The Office, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Blacklist.

God's Word is our Starting Point We are a Bible-based church and systematically teach God’s Word so our community has a foundation of truth that will bring it to a full life. Before we do anything, we start with God’s Word. 1 Prayer is our Pursuit We are a prayer-centered church that understands the power of today’s prayers creates the reality of tomorrow. We are always seeking God to move in our lives, our family, our church and our community so that we may all have a full life in Him. 2 Community is our Passion We are a community focused church and believe with all our heart that life is way better together. We build community by connecting with and caring for people inside and outside the walls of our church. 3 Invitation is our Instinct We are a presence driven church and we are always inviting people to experience God’s presence through relationships and the gathering of the church. 4 Growth is our Calling We are a growth-minded church and we are committed to seeing growth both deep and wide. Growth isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. Our heart is to see both our church, and all the people of our church, realize their full potential in Christ. 5 The Future is our Focus We prefer the future over the past. Our vision for the future is greater than our memories of the past. We believe the best is yet to come is not just a cliché, it’s the reality for Spirit-led people. 6 MEET OUR STAFF WHAT WE BELIEVE Ministries OAKS CHURCH MINISTRIES MEN WOMEN KIDS YOUTH YOUNG ADULTS OAKS COLLEGE WORSHIP OC ONLINE POWERHOUSE OAKS LEARNING CENTER FOSTER CARE SERVE DAY LOCAL & GLOBAL