Desert Oasis Chapel is open and affirming. We're a non-denominational Christian church that affirms the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community as we join together in worship, prayer, and searching for God's place in and purpose for your life. We proclaim the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the authority of Holy Scripture on all matters of faith and personal practice and the complete equality of all persons in the eyes of God. You are always welcome and if you have guests in from out of town, invite them to join you.

A lot of men and women are sharing that their return to church and to Christian worship is more uplifting and positive than they had imagined. "The Oasis" is a great place to meet good people and to get support and encouragement. The service, with Mark playing it sweet it at the piano, begins at 10:00 a.m. at Wiefel's Chapel, 690 South Vella Road in Palm Springs. Whether you're a long-time believer, new in your faith or still seeking, we welcome you. Visit our website, desertoasischapel.com for more information and a map. God's word says that God is calling out to you in love, asking but not forcing you to respond. If you've been hurt by the church in your past, come back and look again, the story of Jesus' life, death and resurrection is truly the greatest love story of all time.

Plan to stay after the service for a time to gather and talk, share, get acquainted right at the same location in the Hospitality Center. Set aside a few extra minutes for this Fellowship time, it really is a great way to meet good people in a town where that can be difficult.

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Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"

And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." Matthew 14:22-32

By this time in Jesus’ ministry, the disciples are reeling from the growing insight that Jesus was much more than just a prophet. Early in this passage, Jesus had miraculously fed the five thousand, now he dispatched his disciples to head across the lake without him. Stunned from the events they had just seen, now they were off in a little boat and by early morning, their boat was being knocked around by strong winds. More about that just below.