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The building has been used by various voluntary and community organisations over the years and is now more available to be more widely used by the community of Springwood and beyond. Oasis is a common name for Elim Centres because the name Elim comes from an Oasis. In the Old Testament we read that the Israelites, having been freed from slavery in Egypt, were travelling through the wilderness and,
Elim has always been a place of refreshment and we see our building in Merton Street being used as a place of physical and spiritual refreshment, for different age groups in our church, but also for the multicultural community in which it is located. |
The Oasis Youth and Community Centre was for many years the only church building owned by the Elim Pentecostal Church. The purchasing of a new worship centre, Grace Centre, means that the church premises in Merton Street are more available for the church’s mission to the community. Some of the events already based in the building have remained there and include meetings for our kids, youth, senior citizens and Eritreans.