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Big Question #1

Why does God

allow suffering?

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Suffering

Welcome to Oceanside First Presbyterian Church

Are you wrestling with life’s biggest questions—like, “Why does God allow suffering?” You’re not alone. At Oceanside First Pres, we believe in exploring these tough questions together, discovering truth, hope, and healing along the way.

Find Purpose in Suffering

Suffering often raises profound questions about God’s nature. Scripture teaches that God is all-loving, all-knowing, and all-powerful—yet suffering exists. This invites us to dive deeper into understanding His purposes, discovering how faith can bring comfort, strength, and growth during our hardest moments.

At Oceanside First Pres, we explore how suffering can lead to personal growth, deepen our empathy, and draw us closer to God. Through His presence, we can find meaning and healing in the midst of trials.

Experience Hope and Healing with Us

If you’re seeking answers to questions like these, we invite you to join us. At Oceanside First Pres, we offer a community of open dialogue, compassion, and growth. Our Sunday services at 10:00 am feature biblical teachings, uplifting worship, and a community ready to walk alongside you.

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Experience Hope and Healing

Plan Your Visit

Looking for a place where you can ask the hard questions and find hope? Come visit us this Sunday at 10:00 am. Whether you're searching for answers or simply looking for a supportive community, we welcome you to join us as we explore the depths of God’s wisdom and His redemptive plan for our lives.

We can’t wait to meet you and embark on this journey of faith together.



Experience Hope and Healing:
At Oceanside First Presbyterian Church, we acknowledge that suffering can be a complex and personal journey. We offer support, guidance, and a safe space to explore these challenging questions. Our desire is to provide a foundation of hope and healing through a deepened understanding of God's character and his redemptive plan for humanity.

We look forward to meeting you and embarking on this journey of faith together.

a Church invite
Sundays were designed for you. You have a spot saved to attend church in person or online.
We have a place for you Sunday mornings at 10!

✅ Free Coffee
✅ Fantastic Music
✅ Authentic Message
✅ Real People Following Jesus
✅ Choir
✅ Praise and Worship Band

You will have a great time in a joy filled sanctuary as we worship and share our lives together. Every Sunday morning at 10 am is an event not to be missed.

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a Small group of women at church

This church is 100% FOR YOU!
Come and be set FREE today

All we ask is that you Plan Your Visit below so we can save a spot for you and your family, and give them a welcome gift. So Plan Your Visit now and we will see you on Sunday at 10 am

Friends at church
A family gathered around the christmas tree
A mother holding her daughter at a church near you.

✅ Come as you are.
✅ No perfect people allowed.
✅ Everyone has a story to tell and a past to share.
✅ You start and grow your faith here.

Location

2001 S. El Camino Real
Oceanside, Ca
(760) 757-3560

Service Time

Sundays @ 10 am
Coffee and Hang out @ 11 am
Kids Ministry @ 10 am

Discover Your People
Find Your Faith
Plan Your Visit

→ Looking for deeper purpose in this life?

→ Trying to new find friends to share life with?

Needing to start your story of faith?

You might be wondering, what it's really like at Oceanside First Presbyterian Church and Preschool? Simply stated, we are all about Jesus. 

Here you won’t be met with, guilt, or condemnation and we don’t care how you’re dressed, what tattoos you have or don't have or even who or what you voted for.

Our church is made up of imperfect people (just like you) with every kind of story imaginable who are all loved by God. We think you just might fit in pretty well.

When you arrive you will receive a warm greeting at our Sanctuary doors. There is a modern atmosphere with both contemporary and traditional worship music and relevant Bible-based teaching that seriously adds to your life...

Plus Pastor Mike is pretty funny too .

Feel free to come as you are, dressed up or casual, suit or shorts, the only thing that matters is that you come and enjoy what Sunday was designed for. That is why we created Plan Your Visit.

When you sign up for a Plan Your Visit we'll:

✅ Meet you and greet you by name at the front door
✅ Help you get your kids into worship or our children's ministry ... choose your own adventure.
✅ Save you a prime seat, not too close and not too far away.
✅ We will even sit with you if you like.

We want to make your first time with us as smooth as possible and actually have a few moments to get to know you and your family.

It's a crazy idea right?  You are worth getting to know well.

Will you come and hang out with us this Sunday?


Click that Plan Your Visit button now and make it happen this weekend.

Will you come and join me at church this Sunday?

We just want to meet you and help you grow in your faith

A pastor and his wife

Pastor Mike and his wife Aimee

Hi, my name is Mike
I believe that you are created to pursue an authentic relationship with God and it is in that relationship with God that your life can take on real purpose and significance.

Only with God can you fulfill the purpose he designed you for. You are here to help demonstrate God's love to our very broken world.

I am one of those guys who is crazy enough to think that we can, with God's help, change the world as we live into God's purpose of demonstrating his unconditional love to the world.

You can find your purpose, you can grow your faith, you can find your tribe.

 

A pastor and a friend
a chruch lawn party

Test Drive a Message

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North County
Hymn Festival

The combined choirs of Vista United Methodist and Oceanside First Presbyterian Church, accompanied by brass, strings, and organ.

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Pub Theology

Join us at Pub Theology, a unique gathering where faith meets dialogue  in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Engage in meaningful discussions,  share perspectives, and connect with others over thought-provoking  topics.

OCEANSIDE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL
A PCUSA Congregation
2001 S. El Camino Real, Oceanside, Ca 92054 (760) 757-3560

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