June 2021 - Save The Oaks Campaign Update
THE OAKS IS OFFICIALLY ON THE MARKET
As predicted, World Impact is now actively seeking buyers for The Oaks property. We don’t yet have the funds to make a viable offer on behalf of all the campers who will lose this sacred space. Every pledge or donation counts. If you’ve been hesitating to contribute or slow to share this campaign with a friend, NOW is your moment. Another buyer could step up at any time. What are you waiting for? Tell us please so we can learn what it will take to fulfill our mission to share the Word of Christ with urban youth through camp ministry.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP STILL SHINES FROM FORMER STAFF
It’s been 20 years since Celeste Pryde served as a summer camp counselor but she was one of the first donors to our campaign because she recognizes the need to keep “the Light in the eyes of the urban L.A. campers who felt peace and happiness in God’s creation.” She has supported staff members at The Oaks, respecting their heart for the youth and adults of the inner city to know the Lord and grow in Him. Campers asked her to send snow from her home in Minnesota but she has done better than that!
Likewise, Timothy Serafino jumped into this campaign early with a donation. He’s also using some of his spare time (new job, young family, moving to new city!) to call former staff to engage them in our mission. Tim was on The Oaks staff 10 years ago but always sensed he might be called back to this place some day. It was the first community in which he felt genuine acceptance and he saw
how campers experienced the same level of inclusion and belonging. When he heard about the impending sale, he was compelled to put his talent to work again. Follow their example here:
PASTORS AND THE PRESIDENT
Sean McFeely, Board President & CEO, is packing his bag to travel to the L.A. area June 3rd-8th to meet with pastors and potential donors and MAYBE YOU! You can support our cause by introducing Sean to your pastor or someone from your network who might become an investor or partner. Email Sean now to get on his schedule. He’ll be in Antelope Valley on the 3rd, LA proper on the 4th, San Fernando Valley on the 8th…let’s fill his calendar. Campers should be packing THEIR bags to come to camp. Help us make it happen.
WHO’S YOUR AUDIENCE ?
Is it your church family? Is it your friend group? Is it your Bible Study group? Is it your co-workers? We ask because we have a 2-minute video you can show them that tells our story. It makes a great all-church announcement, minute for mission, prayer request…you choose. You’ll find it here:
ANOTHER WAY TO SHARE OUR STORY
Download a copy of our new campaign brochure, then email it to your audience. This baptism picture is worth a thousand words! We’d be happy to send you printed copies too!
Use Your Social Media For Good!
Social media is powerful. Use it for GOOD by connecting your network to our cause. We still hear people say, “I’m so sad! I had no idea The Oaks is closed and for sale.” Help us spread the word—trust the Holy Spirit to do the rest. Click the icons below to join us and be sure to stay on our list by subscribing —you’ll also be able to view our videos and devotionals.
Save The Oaks Camp and Oasis Ministry Ventures
Oasis Ministry Ventures is committed to see that The Oaks Camp in Lake Hughes continues as a sacred Christian space for generations to come.
Oasis Ministry Ventures exists to provide places and programs which point people to Christ, that give healing and hope to a hurting world, and which refresh, renew, restore, and equip the body of Christ for Kingdom Impact.
