OASIS HOUSE MINISTRIES

Following is a report on my (Bob Sorge’s) travels.

Some of you reading this may be curious about the latest news on my end. You may know that I've been on a prayer sabbatical for the past two years. I've been seeking the Lord for a touch from heaven, specifically related to my need for healing in my voice. While the prayer sabbatical is now over, the pursuit of God for divine healing is not. I am continuing to seek the Lord for His healing touch; however, I am feeling released of the Lord to begin to accept some ministry engagements again. Thank you for standing with me these past two years! May the kingdom and will of God be fully done in every single one of our lives.

March 2, First Assembly, West Monroe, LA

Saturday 8:00 a.m.: I'm leaving in a few minutes to go pick up Joel (my son) at his place, then we're flying together to Monroe, LA. Joel will be speaking to the youth group Saturday evening, and I'll be speaking to the congregation Sunday morning.

This is my first time to this church, and I'm looking forward to it. From the brief email correspondence I've had with the pastor, it sounds like the Lord has been doing an unusually vibrant work in this congregation. The leaders are just trying to stay out of the way and allow God to work. The youth ministry has well over 100 kids, I understand, so Joel will have a neat opportunity to minister to them.

Sunday 3:00 p.m.: Joel had a great time last night sharing with the kids. They don't typically have a Saturday evening meeting, but about 40 kids came out to the meeting, were giving themselves extravagantly to worship, and then listened for 90 minutes while Joel downloaded his heart about the end-times and the urgency of the hour. It was a great opportunity for Joel to be exercised in his preaching gift, and a great opportunity for the kids to hear a message on the end-times from someone who carries that message so passionately.

This morning I spoke on Luke 18, emphasizing the 7-word prayer Jesus gave us, "Get justice for me from my adversary." The saints seemed attentive and eager to receive. While I've known stronger anointings, I sensed the presence of the Lord Jesus with me, helping me. So I'm grateful to God for His help, and the opportunity to share with the saints. The pastor here is an exceptionally gifted young man, and I'm grateful for the connection I now have with him, I look forward to watching how the Lord continues to guide his steps and use him in the days ahead.

Mar. 6-7, "Intimate Encounters With God" Worship Conference, Immanuel Church, Wilmington, DE

Thursday morning: I'm heading out early this morning for the Philly airport, then being driven down to Wilmington, DE. The event is a worship gathering hosted by a brother (Gerald Pierce) with whom I'm acquainted through the International Worship Institute. The event runs Thurs thru Saturday, and I'll be speaking Thurs and Fri evenings. The venue is Immanuel Church in Wilmington.

Thursday 12:30 pm, Detroit airport: Had an interesting connection with the brother seated next to me on the plane today, KC to Detroit. Because of my vocal status, I rarely have any interchange with other passengers. He saw me working on a message, and wrote on a pad, asking me to email him my notes on my message. I took his card so I could mail him a CD of the message I'll be doing tonight. I asked him, "What's your home church?" His being black, I was thinking he might be a member at one of the predominantly black churches in town. To my surprise, he said, "IHOP." I wrote, "You probably know my wife Marci, she does announcements on Sunday mornings." (I always enjoy those moments when I'm known as Marci's husband.) He's new to IHOP, didn't connect our names, but NOW we know each other! Bless Bill Coe in your prayers please.

11:00 p.m.: Excellent time tonight. My title was "The Locked Gaze of Intimacy." The Lord helped me, and the saints seemed to connect well with the message. The primary image was that of turtledoves who have eyes only for each other. At the end I played the piano for a bit, which contributed to a unique atmosphere. I thought I sent enough books for 3 days but they totally wiped the table clean tonight.

Saturday 7:30 a.m.: Good meeting last night. Sweet time of worship. I prepared a message during the day, going in an unexpected direction, which meant I ended up having to bring the message with the laptop before me on the podium. I spoke on glorifying God, with the main principle being that He glorifies His sons so that they might in turn glorify Him (Jn. 17:1). I was a bit distracted with my pain levels last night and frustrations with the mic, so I think I lost my objectivity on how the Lord was using the message. But I'm trusting that He used it for His glory, and that He will continue to refine and develop my meditations in that theme.

I was way blessed last night to be surprised by the attendance of one of our intercessors at the meeting. Cindy (Nelson) Heck and her new husband, James, made the 2-hour trek from Salisbury, MD, to take in the evening meeting. So I had prayer support on the ground, smile. Thank you Cindy & James!

I am being picked up at 9 a.m. to be taken to the Philly airport, flying today to Ft. Smith via Memphis. They've had some winter weather in AR, and my hope is that it's blown over now and my arrival later today will be unimpeded by weather hassles. However, with the snow band that's moving through OH, etc, the airline industry is so interconnected that a person's flight to a balmy climate can be entirely disrupted by inclement weather in a totally different sector of the nation, due to a plane that doesn't arrive from another destination, etc. So pray me to Ft. Smith today please! And pray me into clarity on the message, I'm still looking for a clear indicator from the Lord.

I speak Sunday morning at City Christian Fellowship in Ft. Smith. Then home Sunday afternoon.

Mar. 9, City Christian Fellowship, Ft. Smith, Arkansas

Saturday 11 a.m.: I'm having an airport day today. My morning flight, Philly-Memphis, was cancelled, no doubt due to the winter storm that hit that area. So I've been rerouted: Philly-Detroit-Memphis-Ft. Smith, due to arrive in Arkansas about 9 pm tonight. By later today air travel through Memphis should be back to normal. So if the Lord is willing, I'll make it to Ft. Smith tonight in time for tomorrow morning.

8 p.m.: I'm on the plane, Memphis-Ft. Smith! Not sure if my bag managed to follow me, but at least I'll be in Ft. Smith Sunday morning. The Lord stirred my heart on the plane today related to Abraham, so I'm planning to speak on Abraham and his faith-walk tomorrow.

Sunday 3:30 p.m.: While on the airplane yesterday, the Lord seemed to direct my attention to Abraham, so I prepared a message on Abraham and his promise, using Genesis, Rom. 4, and a couple Hebrews verses. The Lord helped me both in preparation and delivery, and the word came forth in power. I heard many comments of appreciation, both in terms of the message and its timing for this congregation. I believe the church is posting the message as a podcast on their site: www.citychristianfellowship.org

March 16, Covenant Community Fellowship Church, Canton, IL

Saturday morning: I'm flying to Peoria, IL today, and then taking the short drive from there to Canton, IL. This will be my first time to be with these saints, and I'm looking forward to it. The church has been in a season of fasting and seeking, so I'm looking forward to coming and laboring with them in the Spirit for what God is desiring to do in their midst. My heart is inclined, in terms of a ministry topic, toward an emphasis on intimacy with Jesus.

Sunday 3:00 p.m.: Had a great time with the saints here in Canton. As I prepared a message on intimacy, it morphed into a message on spiritual fatherhood, and how God prepares a Jacob generation to raise up a Joseph generation. I told some family stories, which made the message more personal. At the end, I called forward those under age 25 who wanted the Lord to lead them into a life of prayer, and the altar was lined with young people. Then I called forward the older generation, an older sister to stand with each younger one, an older brother to stand with each younger one. Then I had them pray for each other, the one generation blessing the other. Heard great feedback on the relevance of the word to the congregation at this time.

Next: I'm speaking this Wednesday, 3:00 pm, to the Simeon Company Internship at IHOP. I'm asking the Lord for a clear message and a strong anointing. Thanks for being there!

March 22-23 Easter at Nashville Vineyard, Nashville, TN

March 16, Covenant Community Fellowship Church, Canton, IL