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MEET KAYLA About Kayla Pavao What is your Ministry Role? Creative Director. When and where did you get saved? At my church in Maui - King’s Cathedral when I was a kid and then I rededicated my life to Him at 18! Tell us about your family? My husband Kaleb and I were born and raised in Hawaii, but you would probably never guess that about him! We moved here after we got married and now have two of the sweetest Texas-born babies, Reign and Everleigh. What is your regular coffee order? It all depends on the weather, but a classic for me is a triple coconut milk 1 raw sugar latte! Who are the people that inspire you? My parents: more and more do I find myself awestruck at everything they did to handle raising seven kiddos. What is one thing that most people don't know about you? Kaleb and I met each other at 8 and 9 years old and we have been best friends since. We’ve known each other for 22 years now! Do you have any weird quirks? If so what are they? I HATE when my black clothes don’t have the right tint to them. Sometimes it’s a purple hue or a green hue and if I wear black on black when they don’t match, it drives me insane. What is your least favorite thing to do? Cook. You’d think having an executive chef as a father would inspire me, but I’m just not good at it. Kaleb is though, so that’s a win! Hidden Talent? I’m not horrible at cutting hair. What makes you laugh? My husband. No one makes me laugh so hard that I can’t breathe as he does! What is your biggest fear? Being forgotten. I want to make an impact and be remembered for how I made a difference. Favorite Movies: Any action or comedy! Favorite Scripture: Hebrews 11, it stirs me up by seeing God’s faithfulness and I know that He is faithful to me too! Favorite Sports: Volleyball. Favorite Music/Band/Singers: Ben Rector, Lennon Stella, Sarah Reeves, Brooke Ligertwood, and Belonging Co. Favorite Books: Talent is never enough - John Maxwell, Fiction Favorite TV Shows: New Girl, Brooklyn 99, The Office, SNL. Favorite Actor/Actress: Taika Waititi, Zendaya, Chris Pratt, Chris Evans, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph.

MEET CONNIE About Connie Koehl Connie's family: I am married to Mark Koehl; we have three daughters and 7 grandkids: Dusty Marks (husband Will) and their children Truitt, Myles, and Frankie. Stormy Martin (husband Jeremy) and their sons Hollis and Ezra, and Kary Groce (husband Jackie), and their children Luke and Ella. Ministry Role: Oaks Learning Director. We have five locations serving kids in Kindergarten – 12th Grade, as well as Parent’s Day Out, an outreach ministry of Oaks Church. We also have our childcare center called Oaks Learning Center which provides a strong biblical education for children from infants to preschoolers. Dream Vacation: Two weeks in Hawaii exploring different islands. Regular coffee order: Hot Caramel Macchiato. Favorite movies: Newest – Lion and Wonder, The original Parent Trap and anything Hallmark. Things that fascinate me: Dreams, different personalities and grand-babies. People I would like to meet: Oprah Winfrey. One thing that most people don’t know about me: I love to play basketball. When and where I got saved: 1988 at Crosby Methodist Church. Favorite Singer: Kari Jobe.

Sign Up to Receive the Daily Devotional Join us from January 5th to the 25th as we pray and fast together for breakthroughs in our lives, our families, and our church! Sign up for 21 Days of Prayer by committing to fast, pray, and receive a daily devotional. Text the keyword 21DAYS to the number (469) 817-9977. WHAT IS THE DANIEL FAST? DANIEL FAST MEAL PLAN DAILY DEVO Ways to Fast As you choose a way to fast, enjoy the closeness you find with God when you set aside time in His presence. Choose to fast 1, 2 or 3 meals a day. Opt for a partial fast like the Daniel Fast. Limit yourself to a liquids only fast. Try fasting from sunrise to sunset. In addition to fasting food, also fast media such as TV, movies, and social media. Daniel What is the Daniel Fast? The Daniel Fast is based on the prophet Daniel’s fasting experiences as recorded in the Bible. The fast is a biblically based partial fast. According to Daniel 1, the results were: learning, skill, wisdom, spiritual understanding, favor, and better appearance! In Daniel 10, the fast resulted in answered prayer and spiritual insight. One of the great things about the Daniel Fast is that you are not limited to any specific amount of food, but rather to the kinds of food you can eat. THREE KEY COMPONENTS TO THE DANIEL FAST Only fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes & whole grains. Only water or natural juice for a beverage. No sweeteners, breads, meat, eggs, or dairy products. RESOURCES The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast Divided into three parts–fast, focus, and food–this book is your inspirational resource for pursuing a more intimate relationship with God as you eliminate certain foods such as sugars, processed ingredients, and solid fats from your diet for 21 days. Author Kristen Feola explains the Daniel Fast in easy-to-understand language, provides thought-provoking devotions for each day of the fast, and shares more than 100 tasty, easy-to-make recipes that follow fasting guidelines. Available for purchase at the Oaks Coffee Co. Store. LEARN MORE How to prepare for the Daniel Fast? The Daniel Fast is a unique type of fast because you can eat, unlike a liquid fast where only water or juices are consumed. But just because you can have food doesn’t mean the Daniel Fast is easy. Fasting, in any form, is difficult because you’re doing battle physically and spiritually. Continue Reading… LEARN MORE DANIEL FAST MEAL PLAN Join us for the 21-Day Devotional Start your new year with a focus on the spiritual discipline of fasting. This plan includes several passages about fasting and others that encourage reflection and closeness to God. For 21 days, you’ll get a daily Bible reading, a brief devotional, reflection questions, and a prayer focus. To join, text the keyword 21days to the number (469) 817-9977. TODAY'S DEVO

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MEET LAUREN About Lauren Prescott What is your Ministry Role? Oaks Women and Youth Director. When and where did you get saved? I got saved when I was 5 years old over a bowl of spaghetti, as my mom walked me through the salvation prayer! But, after struggling in JH and HS, I rededicated my life to Jesus the week after my high school graduation. Tell us about your family: I’m married to my best friend and co-adventurer, Andrew Prescott! We have a pup named Disney that’s our fur baby! What is your regular coffee order? Decaf Brown Sugar Iced Shaken Espresso with Oatmilk. Who are the people that inspire you? Andrew Prescott (my hero), my dad, Christine Caine, Joan of Arc, William Wilberforce, and Jeanne Mayo. What is one thing that most people don't know about you? I’m a HUGE old movie buff! I take pride in my knowledge of movies from the late 30’s to early 60’s. Do you have any weird quirks? I’m obsessed with drinking room-temperature water. I hate ice in all drinks! What is your least favorite thi ng to do? All math problems! Hidden Talent? I genuinely don’t know. What makes you laugh? Andrew Prescott and my sisters! What is your biggest fear? Mold and being completely alone. Favorite Movies: Charades, The Proposal, Encanto Favorite Scripture: Romans 8 (whole chapter) and 1 Peter 5:2-9 Favorite Sports: Do card games count? Haha! Also, pickleball! Favorite Music/Band/Singers: Upper Room, Johnnyswim, Surfaces, Vampire Weekend. Favorite Books: Tale of Three Kings, Holier than Thou, Winning the War in Your Mind, and A Thousand Heartbeats. Favorite TV Shows: The Rookie, Warehouse 13, Loki. Favorite Actor/Actress: Cary Grant & Audrey Hepburn.

MEET KRIS About Kris Forte Nickname (if any): Kris or Mom. What is your Ministry Role? Community Life Director. When and where did you get saved? Red Oak, Texas at a youth summer camp in the 10th grade. Saved, delivered, filled with the Holy Spirit, and called into ministry all in one night! Tell us about your family: I have been married to Jason Forte for 23 years. I have 6 kids, Gianna 21, Ava and Mia 16, Leo 12, Elisa and Carina 8. What is your regular coffee order? Hot chai latte with almond milk. Who are the people that inspire you? Military families and families with special needs kids. What is one thing that most people don't know about you? I have 2 sets of identical girl twins. Ironically, the sets look nothing alike! Do you have any weird quirks? If the weather permits, I love to garden barefoot. What is your least favorite thing to do? Laundry! Hidden Talent? Taekwondo. What makes you laugh? When my kids laugh. What is your biggest fear? Aquariums. Favorite Movies: Rom Com’s, of course. Favorite Scripture: “As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.” Ecclesiastes 11:5. Favorite Sports: Pickleball. Favorite Music/Band/Singers: 70’s classic rock. Favorite Books: Anything about gardening, farming, and homesteading. Favorite TV Shows: People Puzzler on the Game Show Network. Favorite Actor/Actress: Adam Sandler and Sandra Bullock.

YOUR IMPACT The Lord has moved at Oaks Church in so many powerful ways this past year, and because of your faithfulness, prayers, and giving, we've been able to spread the Gospel from our community to around the world. We're so blessed to have been a part of building God's Kingdom in 2023, and we're excited to see all He does through our church in 2024! 2025 VISION SALVATIONS Decisions to follow Jesus in 2023 1,543 Water Baptisms 515 First-Time guests 2,892 MISSIONS GIVING $944,515 Given to local and global partners Dream Team members 980 Volunteers at Serve Day 2023 823 Students attended camps 784 People attended Easter weekend 4,884 People attended Back to School at Oaks Church 3,855 People attended Candy Fest at Oaks Church 5,000 People attended Christmas at Oaks Church 7,182

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ORDER COFFEE NOW Schedule MON, TUE, THUR 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM SUNDAY 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM About us Our heart is to enhance the experience people have at Oaks Church in order to maximize their ability to experience Jesus. We believe our shop can be a great tool to connect with people and build relationships. Community is our passion, and we are honored to serve local and global partners with a portion of our proceeds. We strive to serve every latte, cappuccino, americano, and frappe with excellence and a smile. Here you can feel welcome, be known, and belong. Our location We are located inside Oaks Church in Red Oak, TX. We offer a calm, friendly space where you can have meetings, work on schoolwork, get some work projects done, or hang out with friends. Check out our menu below and come see us soon! OUR MENU ORDER ONLINE Order ahead with the Oaks Church app! Running late and need to skip the line? Order online through the Oaks Church app to pick up your coffee before service! Click the link below.

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