If you’d like more information or to get involved with any of the opportunities on the TV in the yard, you can do so here!
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Keep in touch with Oakhouse!
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Learn about Baptism
When we meet Jesus and offer Him our lives, the first act of obedience is baptism. It is an outward expression of an inward decision and is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate that decision with other Jesus followers. Are you ready for that step in your faith journey? Let us know!
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Did you know that there are over 2,200 children in the child welfare system in California? When the need arises and a child is provided with a short-term stay or longer-term care, a loving home can be an incredibly important stop on their journey — one that leads them to a hopeful, healthy future.
When people step in to provide this loving home through foster care, we want it to be a communal exercise. Even if you are not in a position to care for a child in your home, you can still be a part of supporting those families that are. We can do it together.
You can find more information at oakhouse.org/justice or email Sharon Genton at sharon@oakhouse.org.
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Child dedications are based on the story of Hannah and Samuel in 1 Samuel 1 &2. When she was barren and God miraculously blessed her with a child, Hannah offered Samuel back to the Lord out of abundance of faith and thanks. Child dedications are a time of recognizing our stewardship as parents of our children and remembering that they are a gift from the Lord and ultimately belong to him. This gives parents the opportunity to publicly vow before the Lord to steward them well, both committing to not only caring for their physical needs but also their spiritual needs by intentionally raising them to have a relationship with God.
Let us know you’re interested!
If you have questions, you can email Karli at karli@oakhouse.org.
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Faith with action is ALIVE! We are a church that doesn't just take up space in our city, we are showing the love of Jesus in and through us by our "works of faith." We have multiple events throughout the year that we volunteer and attend. This is an ongoing ministry as we see new needs come up. Check our Community Engagement calendar to see what we’re currently working on.
You can find more information at oakhouse.org/justice or email Sharon Genton at sharon@oakhouse.org.
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We see a church intentionally practicing rhythms of discipleship and grace that first become habits, and then become a lifestyle on mission wherever we are.
We look out five years and see a church community living these rhythms out - and sending out disciples for whom these rhythms of life are just normal. It’s what we do. We see a community continuing to change, be sharpened, and live life on its toes because these rhythms challenge us and grow us. We see exponential growth in the Kingdom because we are being discipled and making disciples.
You can learn more about this vision and each of the 1-year-visions that are a part of The Five at oakhouse.org/thefive.
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Our next interest meeting is scheduled for after service on January 29th. Sign up here.
We have been partnering with an organization called Food For the Hungry since 2015 in six different villages in Guatemala. You can learn more about FH here.
Through FH, we are coming alongside the people in these villages to promote holistic learning and growth. It’s holistic for a number of reasons. First, EVERYONE involved is healing, learning and growing – including each one of us. We have much to learn from the people in Guatemala. We have, and will continue to in the future. Secondly, the plan is that the men, women and children in these villages continue to develop skills and leadership that are sustainable for the community going forward. So much so, that one day in the future, they won’t need us in the same way! The estimate is that this will be 10-15 years from the start of the partnership. We look forward to celebrating with our friends on that day.
You can learn about upcoming trips and other opportunities at oakhouse.org/justice.
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Hour a Day is the first step of our 5 year vision. The challenge is for everyone to spend an hour a day with Jesus. There isn’t anything magical about sixty minutes -it’s simply a tool. If you’ve never set aside time to consistently invest in your relationship with the Lord, then the call is that you start with any amount.
Find resources for your time with Jesus at oakhouse.org/time-with-jesus.
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Oakhouse Kids meet on Sundays at 10am during our general service.
We believe in raising our kids to not only know and love God but also know what being filled with His Spirit looks like. It has long been our anthem that “there is no junior Holy Spirit.” If we believe the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is alive in our kids we get to raise our expectations of what they can carry as members of the body of Christ.
Whether your child has never heard of Jesus, or “Jesus” was their first word, we at Oakhouse are excited to come alongside you as you help them foster a relationship with their Heavenly Father. We want parents to see what we see inside your kids: the oak inside the acorn; ready for planting, watering, growth and to become a display for his glory (Isaiah 61:3).
Read more about our Kids Ministry at oakhouse.org/kids.
If you’d like to serve with our kids ministry, you can start the process by filling out this form.
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Life Groups are small discipleship groups that meet regularly throughout the week across southern Orange County.
Our focus is following Jesus and becoming like Him. Our hope is that community & family would be a natural outcome as we do this together.
Our groups are set up for growth and multiplication. Our heart is to make room for others as we understand God’s plan to bring everyone into His family.
If you are interested in joining a group, please use this form so we can collect your details.
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During the height of COVID most of us experienced feelings of isolation. Our homebound Meals on Wheels seniors are all too familiar with these feelings each and every day. Some have no family to look in on them. That is why this ministry is vital to this neglected population. While yes you are delivering food you are doing much more than that...your heart is partnering with what breaks God's heart. If you want to get involved with this family-friendly ministry
You can find more information at oakhouse.org/justice or email Sharon Genton at sharon@oakhouse.org.
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A group of men from our community meets Friday mornings (6:45am) to study Scripture together. If you are interested or would like location details, please email Ryan Gauss at fridaymorningmenofgod@gmail.com.
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You can watch our previous messages on oakhouse.org. You can also now listen to them in podcast form through Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Apple Podcasts.
If you have any questions, ask Anna or email her at anna@oakhouse.org.
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What is One Step a Week?
We see a church embracing the call of ambassador with love, passion, and INTENTIONALITY. Our call to represent Jesus’ love to a watching world isn’t always top of mind. Our call to be witnesses and share our hope with those around us can often feel like an “add-on” or even optional in our daily lives.
Because of these realities, we are taking steps this year to actively pursue opportunities to love and be witnesses to those who don’t have a relationship with Jesus. We see a church regularly seeking God's heart for others with questions like “who needs your love this week?” and “how do you want me to show them your love?”
Oakhouse will be bold, authentic, and kind ambassadors of this hope we have been given in Jesus.
You can find resources for your One Step challenge, join an encouragement group, find ideas to try and share your story at oakhouse.org/one-step.
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1 in 3 age 65+ are economically insecure. This leaves many having to decide if they will pay their mortgage or purchase food. Park-it-Market is a food pantry project through the city of Mission Viejo that gives seniors a choice by shopping for themselves for FREE. There are over 2000 references in the Bible to the poor. God has not forgotten the poor and instead calls all believers to join in His restorative work to bring hope If you want to get involved with this family friendly ministry,
You can sign up to serve at oakhouse.org/justice or talk to Sharon at sharon@oakhouse.org.
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At Oakhouse, we are dedicated to and excited about prayer!
We’re committed to praying with and for one another, continually growing in our understanding and practice.
You can request prayer right now in one of four ways:
Stop by the prayer room
Fill out a seatback card and drop it off in the offering basket or at the welcome table
Place a request on our prayer wall at oakhouse.org/prayer
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This is a simple way to lean into the calling God has given us as a church to cover the spaces we inhabit with prayer. As people feel called to pray over their local school, park, or street, we can gather and pray together. Want to stay in the loop about upcoming Prayer Pop-Ups?
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In the Safe Families program through Olive Crest, volunteers open their homes to children whose parents are experiencing a short-term emergency, such as hospitalization, or a longer-term crisis, such as drug abuse. Designed to extend and strengthen the community safety net for at-risk families, Safe Families for Children is a positive alternative to the state child welfare system, allowing parents to work out their problems without having to worry about losing custody of their children.
The program’s goal is to reunite children with their biological parent(s) in a home that is more stable and healthy, in part because of the contribution of the Safe Families for Children intervention.
You can learn more through Olive Crest’s website or by contacting Jenn Halliburton at jennifer-halliburton@olivecrest.org.
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As Oakhouse continues to live out our Five Year Vision, the Kids Ministry is journeying through guides to help spend time with Jesus and take one step a week toward someone who doesn’t know Jesus. These guides are available in print at any Oakhouse Church service - just ask at the Kids Check-in Counter.
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Silverado High School has 53 students who fall into the “McKinney Vento” homeless assistance act. This covers kids who are living in cars, shelters, hotels, trailers, camping grounds, couch surfing, substandard housing, etc.
This will not only benefit these students but all Mission Viejo students. Your two hours a week will make an impact on the lives of these families.
You can add yourself to the schedule or reach out to Sharon for more information at sharon@oakhouse.org.
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There are so many ways to be a part of the family at Oakhouse! One of them is to serve on one of our Sunday teams that helps create engaging worship environments, keeps the parking lot flowing, leads kids in prayer, and more!
You can add yourself to the interest list for any of the teams here:
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Adolescence is such a pivotal time in life, and we believe it is FULL of potential! We believe God is speaking and moving – in and through our students, and we are committed to their discipleship and participation in Jesus’ church Right Now. This is the generation of today – not tomorrow, and Oakhouse is excited to partner with what the Lord is doing.
6th-7th graders meet Monday nights at 6pm (at Mission Hills Church).
8th-12th graders meet Sunday nights at 6pm (at Oakhouse Church).
If you have any questions, please reach out to James at james.barton@oakhouse.org.
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Listen to the upcoming set list, sign up for the text encouragement list, and find resources for worship through music during your time with Jesus. All at oakhouse.org/worship.