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Minor Prophets study

We have started a new study on minor prophets. Please check out our on-line study page.

Oracle now matches donations to Family Life

Dear all, Easymatch has recently added "Family Life" as a qualified organization. Oracle employees can now match contributions to Family Life, using the Oracle easymatch program (up to the maximum level of $300 per year). . Oracle Easymatch web site Family Life - Org ID - 0008058

New study topic: Offenses & Relationships

Have you ever been OFFENDED?
Have offenses hurt your relationships? Taking offense can trap you and destroy relationships. Learn how to not be ensnared in victim mentality and walk in forgiveness. In life, you will encounter offense, and it is up to you how you are going to let it affect your relationships. Your response will determine your future. We will go through a DVD based curricullum to discuss the topic of offenses. Please see this wiki page for meeting details. If an offense is handled as God prescribes, He will give you the strength to overcome bitterness.

New study: Colossians

Responding to false teachings Mixing eastern mysticism, buddhism, Christianity. Does that sound like New Age? Apparantly, this problem of mixing and pick-and-choose religion is nothing new. The church of Colosse was under the influence of such false teachings. Paul's letter to the Colossians was written to counteract these false teachings. Intrigued? Please see our study page for more details.

Oracle matching gift program deadline 5/31

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to submit Oracle matching gift requests is near. The program for this fiscal year ends on May 31. Note that according to policy it is possible to match gifts to Christian organizations under these restrictions:

Oracle will only consider matching donations to religious organizations when the gift is designated to an ongoing secular community service program sponsored by these organizations which do not advocate or advance any specific religious views.

Please read the program details for additional information and qualifications. https://secure9.easymatch.com/ORACLE Religious organizations such as Worldvision International, Samaritan's Purse, The Salvation Army, Bread of Life Epa, are eligible and are also listed in the Easymatch directory. These organizations fall under the category "Health & Human Services".

4/3/2006 Nadia Christina Widjaja born!

Community update! One of our brothers in Christ, Kristian Widjaja just got a new baby: His daughter was born on 4/3/2006 at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City! Her name is Nadia Christina Widjaja and at birth she weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was 19.5 inch tall.

Praise the Lord for a beautiful and healthy baby! Please pray that she will be a blessing to others in her life! Here is her first week's photo album.

New Study: World Missions

Beginning in Genesis the Bible is the story of God pursuing his people. This brief study gives us an overview how God reaches out to the world - through Jesus and through human ambassadors like us. The call to "missions" is not for a select group but is part of God's call to every Christian. In these studies you will discover your part in God's plan. Please visit the study page for more details.

Pray for the merger(s)

Please pray for the people who were affected by the various mergers and acquisitions. Pray that those who have lost jobs will rely on God's provision to find a new job. Pray that those whose responisibilities have changed will be able to adjust. "For I know the plans I have for you, " declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Oracle Disaster Relief Matching Gift Program

Dear all, As we continue to pray for victims of hurricane Katrina, we may also be able to help through donations via the Oracle Disaster Relief Matching Gift Program. Please consider a donation prayerfully.

New study: Excellence in Leadership

We will be starting a new study at Oracle HQ: Excellence in Leadership. For this study, we will be using the book "Excellence in Leadership" by John White. Nehemiah provides the model we need for excellence in leadership. From the way he overcame obstacles, we find practical solutions for surmounting the problems we encounter. From the way he achieved his goals, we learn how to accomplish the work God has called us to. With the wisdom and biblical insight John White is known for, he shows how to be action-oriented and prayer-oriented, a firm leader and a servant, a realist and a visionary. Study Schedule