Something I Love about Oasis

One thing I love about our church is its organic diversity. It is something that has happened naturally, not because of a special diversity push or a implemented program. The sanctuary is filled with people from over 70 different countries. It is a beautiful picture of heaven, and of how big our God is that he knows and loves people from every corner of creation. Our people love the mixture of cultures, and would have it no other way.
I have gotten to know a woman named Ebele through our women's ministry. Whenever we're together, I ask her about her home in Nigeria, the people, her church, the clothing, and so on. She has the best clothes! She told me when I commented on the dress she's wearing in the picture that its just a house dress, something very casual to visit a friend. I have to say that her version of casual is quite different than mine! Her Sunday dresses are so colorful and rich with taffeta and silk.
I have never been out of the country, but I have a thirst for understanding the lives of people who are from other places. One special Sunday, Chris incorporated into the worship scripture reading in multiple languages. It brought tears to my eyes as I listened to God's word being read in English, Spanish, Japanese, and even Ebu, Ebele's language. Even though I could not understand the words that they were saying, I knew God could. The message was just as clear: He is the Creator of all. What a great and huge God He is!