Oasis: Refreshment for the Journey

Start: Aug 22 2012 - 2:00pm

End: Aug 25 2012 - 12:00pm

Location:

Crandall University, Moncton, NB

Schedule

Schedule Title:

Schedule

Schedule Content:

Download the 2011 Schedule [1]

Download the list of seminars [2]

Please note: These are draft copies and subject to change.

Registration

Registration Title:

Registration/Accomodations

Registration Instructions:

Online registration is now closed. If you are planning to attend but have not register, you can still register at the door beginning at 9am on Wednesday, August 17th. To make things easier, please print off the registration form and fill it out before you come.

Download and print a registration form [3]

Details:

$64: Early Registration (by June 30th)
$74: Late Registration (by August 12th)
$84: At the door Registration
$40: Three Evenings Only (Wed, Thu, Fri)
$20: Oasis Kids & Youth (first two)
$5: Oasis Kids & Youth (each additional)

Cheques payable to: "Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches"

If you have any questions about Registration, please contact Gerry Carter [4] (Oasis Registrar).

Important Note for Delegates:

All delegates must have signed and returned a delegate form to Gerry Carter. [5]

Meals and Accommodations

To better enjoy the sense of community during Oasis, most people choose to eat their meals on campus at Wheelock Dining Hall and stay in one of the university’s dormitories. To take advantage of this option please contact the university toll free: 1 (800) 542-8425 or online @ http://events.acadiau.ca/baptist [6]. Please book your room early to avoid disappointment. For your convenience, meal cards and room keys can be picked up at registration in the lobby of University Hall. If you prefer to eat off campus, there are a few restaurant options within walking distance.
There are also a variety of restaurants in New Minas, a 10-minute drive from the campus. Should you prefer hotel, B&B, or camping accommodations, you can find extensive information and make reservations at www. novascotia.com or by calling Tourism Nova Scotia 1 (800) 565-0000. Early reservations for any of these options are encouraged.. There are also some local restaurant options you may wish to experience.

Flexitabs

Flexitab 1 Title:

FAQs

Flexitab 1 Content:

Q. When I arrive on Campus where should I go?

A. If you have registered to stay on campus you should go directly to the Atlantic Theatre Festival Building on Main Street. There you will get your room key and meal card. You should also drop by the lobby of University Hall as soon as you arrive to pick up your arrival information and name tag.

Q. Where should I plan to stay during Oasis?

A. There are a number of great options in Wolfville:

University dormitories (reserve these directly with the university at 1 800 542 8425)
local hotels, campgrounds and B&B’s (call NS tourism 1 800 565 0000)

Q. I can’t come for the whole event, but would like to attend some sessions. Is this possible?

A. Absolutely! You can either register for the entire event or for a reduced rate only attend the evening sessions

Q. Why is there so many great seminars and only two times to take them in?

A. The Oasis planning team has worked hard to provide a wide variety of options in order to appeal to everyone who attends

Q. My children will be in the Oasis Kids program, when do I pick them up and drop them off?

A. Both Oasis Kids and Oasis Youth start 15 minutes before the main session start, and finish 15 minutes after the sessions are SCHEDULED to end.

Q. I’m attending a Baptist Church but am not a member, can I register for Oasis?

A. Certainly! You can register as a not voting attendee and take part in every part of Oasis!

Q. If I am busy with something is it ok for me to send someone else to pick up my children from Oasis Kids and Oasis Youth?

A. No. In order to protect your children they must be picked up only by the parent(s) who signed them in. However, High School Students attending Oasis Youth may leave on their own when their program is finished.

Q. How is it possible that a conference like this is put together for such a low cost?

A. Now that is a really good question!! Oasis is planned by a number of volunteers as well as convention staff. Your registration fee does not pay for their time in planning the event.

Oasis Youth Schedule

Wednesday – August 19th, 2009
6:15pm: Meet & Greet
6:30pm: Icebreakers
7:15pm: Worship/Devotional/Small Groups
8:00pm: Group Challenge
8:30pm: Free Time
8:45pm: Good Night

Thursday – August 20th, 2009
8:30am: Welcome
8:50am: Personal Devotions
9:20am: Group Reflection/Worship
9:50am: Group Challenge
12:15pm: Lunch
1:45pm: Krystaal in Concert
2:45pm: Downtown Wolfville (Ice Cream)
4:10pm: Devotional
4:45pm: Supper
6:15pm: Meet for Worship in U Hall (Seating for Oasis Youth)
7:00pm: Small Groups
7:15pm: Swimming
8:45pm: Good Night

Friday – August 21st, 2009
8:30am: Welcome
8:50am: Personal Devotions
9:20am: Travel to Grand Pre’ (Location of Acadian Deportation)
9:45am: Explore Historic Site
10:30am: Snack
11:00am: Group Devotion
11:30am: Travel to Div College
12:15pm: Lunch
1:45pm: Outdoor Sporting Activities
3:00pm: Snacks
3:15pm: Supervised Free Time
4:45pm: Supper
6:15pm: Meet for Worship in U Hall (Seating for Oasis Youth)
7:30pm: Devotional & Small Groups
8:15pm: Group Activity/Free Time
8:45pm: Good Night

Saturday – August 22nd, 2009
8:30am: Welcome
8:50am: Group Activities
9:30am: Personal Devotions
10:00am: Group Reflection
10:30am: Meet for Worship in U Hall (Seating for Oasis Youth)
11:00am: Snack
11:20am: Weekend Reflection
11:50am: Good Byes

Flexitab 2 Title:

Oasis Kids & Youth

Flexitab 2 Content:

In an effort to make Oasis a true time of refreshment for the entire family we have top quality programs for all ages!

Oasis Kids offers a fully equipped and well staffed nursery as well as an exciting children’s program for everyone up to grade 6.

Led by Rev. Jon Dixon, this kids program is one exciting time! Fun worship, field trips, games and lots of new friends make Oasis Kids something that your children will love!

Oasis Kids Information Sheet [7]
Oasis Kids Schedule [8]

Oasis Youth is specially designed for youth from grades 6-12.

Coordinated by youth pastor Chad Clements, Oasis Youth will be a great time of cool activities and games, great worship, challenging devotionals and lots of other crazy fun! Don’t miss it!

Oasis

Oasis is a time of spiritual refreshment for all that come. You will experience inspiring times of worship, challenging speakers, a variety of seminars and late night options designed to appeal to all ages! Oasis Kids and Oasis Youth make this an event that is truly designed for the whole family. See you there!

Bios:

We are very pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Allan Demond will be our keynote speaker for Oasis 2012. Allan is the Senior Pastor of NewHope Baptist Church (http://www.newhope.net.au [9]) in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. He has been Senior Pastor since 1995 and prior to that was Senior Pastor of Highfield Baptist Church in Moncton, NB and serving in our Convention. Allan is originally from the Atlantic Provinces.

Allan teaches preaching at Whitley College in Victoria and facilitates courses for the Australian College of Ministry. He holds a PhD in education and homiletics. Leadership mentoring, organisational consulting and conference speaking are extensions of Allan’s leadership and communication ministries. In 2010, Allan was the keynote speaker for the Baptist World Alliance 20th World Congress held in Hawaii. He is married to Janet, an artist, and they have three adult children. You can read Allan’s blog here- http://www.notestoallan.blogspot.com/ [10]

We are also very pleased to announce that Jeff Somers & Band will be providing worship for Oasis 2012. Jeff is from Moncton, NB and grew up at Lewisville Baptist Church where he currently serves as the Worship & Communication Pastor. He is an accomplished musician and worship leader having toured with his own band (Jeff Somers Band) across Canada and the U.S. sharing the stage with the likes of Starfield, Leeland, Geoff Moore and The Newsboys.

In 2000, Jeff founded a young-adult worship event in Moncton called “The Spot“, which met monthly for 10 years before retiring in 2010. The band released a full-length album entitled “The Origin of Moonlight” which garnered them a #1 and a top 10 single on Canadian Christian radio, and were also nominated for two GMA Canada Covenant Awards. Jeff has a heart for worship and giving leadership to worship leaders in the Atlantic Provinces. Jeff is married to Andrea and they live in Moncton. You can read Jeff’s blog here – www.worshipperiod.com [11].

Here's a recap of Oasis 2011:

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CABC 2011 Order Form.pdf [16]	1.15 MB