The Mission of Oaks Presbyterian Church is to make a difference in the lives of the people of the church and the surrounding Oak Forest neighborhood ; joyfully to share the love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ through creative worship, study, fellowship, deeds of mercy, and sharing ; and to participate in the wider work of the Church throughout the world. Oaks Presbyterian Church, which lies within the Presbytery of New Covenant, is part of Presbyterian Church ( U.S.A. ). As explained on the PC ( USA ) website: Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with John Calvin ( 1509B1564 ), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him. Some of the principles articulated by John Calvin remain at the core of Presbyterian beliefs. Among these are the sovereignty of God, the authority of the scripture, justification by grace through faith and the priesthood of all believers. What they mean is that God is the supreme authority throughout the universe. Our knowledge of God and God's purpose for humanity comes from the Bible, particularly what is revealed in the New Testament through the life of Jesus Christ. Our salvation ( justification ) through Jesus is God's generous gift to us and not the result of our own accomplishments. It is everyone's jobCministers and lay people alikeCto share this Good News with the whole world. That is also why the Presbyterian church is governed at all levels by a combination of clergy and laity, men and women alike. For more information about the PC ( USA ) 's theology, organization, governance, and history, please visit the national church website at: Oaks Presbyterian Church is a neighborhood church in the deepest and best sense of the word. Our vision is to bear witness to God's love in Jesus Christ to the world, starting with the neighborhood and expanding to the community beyond. We strive to share God's love with everyone. We work towards fulfilling the needs of people both locally and worldwide by offering our time, talents, and money. In the coming years, we envision expanding our witness and service to reach more people in need. It is truly an exciting time Oaks Presbyterian Church, as we strive towards this goal of expanded service to those around us. Oaks was established in 1948 in the Oak Forest community of Houston, Texas. When funds were established, the church moved to its current location on Chantilly Lane.