Annual benefit concert raises support for Oasis Outreach
The sound of guitars and harmonies filled Calvary Christian Union Church as families gathered for the fourth annual Oasis Outreach Ministries benefit concert.For Oasis Board President Lori Sams, the evening represented more than music. It was about fellowship, connection and sustaining the ministry’s work in Excelsior Springs.“The atmosphere is one of family coming together for a great time of gospel music and fellowship with each other,” said Sams.Attendance this year was steady, with turnout comparable to 2024. Sams noted the audience included both familiar supporters and people attending for the first time.“Each year, there are both new and familiar faces in the audience,” stated Sams.The concert featured a taco bar during intermission, an element organizers emphasized adds to the sense of community.“Sharing a meal together always adds to the atmosphere of family and fellowship,” explained Sams. “Old and n...