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23rd Annual Christmas Craft Show

Sep 29, 2016 |

23rd Annual Christmas Craft Show

Thursday, November 17 & Friday, November 18 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 19 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Oakton Church of the Brethren’s 23rd Annual Christmas Craft Show is a three-day event featuring a wide variety of handmade creations and craft supplies for purchase, plus a soup and sandwich lunch and bake sale.  The church is located at 10025 Courthouse Rd., where Courthouse Rd. intersects Rt. 123 near Oakton.  For more information, call the office at 703-281-4411. Office hours are M-F 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

The event is a fundraiser for church projects.  There is no admission charge.

Come browse around and find one-of-a-kind presents; cards, tags and gift bags; fall and holiday décor; kitchen accessories; ceramics; jewelry; soaps; baby and children’s items; pillows and linens; scarves, hats and other attire; pies and cakes; yarn, fabric and sewing notions and more!

Now  Recruiting Crafters!

Crafter signups are now under way for Oakton Church of the Brethren’s annual Christmas Craft Show.   The three-day show is consignment-shop style, staffed by church volunteers, freeing crafters to do another show that same weekend.

There is a $20 crafter sign-up fee and 10 percent of crafter sales go toward church projects.

Our show is a local holiday tradition now in its 23rd year!  We actively publicize the event, and our prominent location helps us draw a crowd.   Again this year the show will feature crafts and craft supplies, as well as sales of baked goods and lunchtime soup and sandwiches.

Interested crafters should contact the church at 703-281-4411 or email  for more details. You can also find us on Facebook!

 

 

Community Concert – 7th Position

Sep 19, 2016 |

Join us Sunday, October 23rd at 4:00 pm for a FREE community concert featuring 7th Position.

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7th Position is an ensemble composed of four trombonists plus a drummer with a mission of playing both original and a wide v
ariety of popular music with the noble sound that makes the trombone unique among instruments.

Al Burgstahler plays tenor trombone.  He played in the Interlochen World Youth Symphony and was principal trombone with the University of Kansas Symphonic Orchestra.  When living in Central California Al performed in regional ensembles including the Sierra Symphony, Big Band Express, and the Ken Robinson Dixieland band.  He is currently lead trombone with the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. read more…

Vacation Bible School – That’s a wrap!

Aug 25, 2016 |

This summer, August 1st to 5th, we were blessed with 38 children who attended God’s Big Backyard.  We learned each day what it means to be in service to each other.

On Monday, we learned that Miriam SERVED her FAMILY by taking care of her brother Moses. She hid in the tall grass as she watched over him and spoke up at just the right time. A pot of grass reminded us of the secret hiding place where Miriam watched and waited.  If you watch, I’m sure God will show you many, many opportunities to SERVE your FAMILY in love each day.

On Tuesday, we learned about four men who SERVED their FRIEND by taking him to Jesus to be healed.  They went through a lot of trouble to get him there!  A hammock reminded us of the man who couldn’t walk and how his friends carried him on a mat that was a lot like this hammock.  Always remember that the best way to SERVE your FRIENDS is by bringing them to meet Jesus. read more…

Children’s Offering

Sep 18, 2015 | ,

Children’s offerings this year will be going to support Habitat for Humanity. The Mid-Atlantic District Church of the Brethren is sponsoring a Habitat House to be built this year in Hagerstown, MD. District wide efforts are under way to raise funds to finance and build the home in partnership with the family who will live there. For more information, visit the District website or Habitat for Washington County. Oakton contacts for this program are Debbie Seidel, Karl Wilkerson, or Bridget Beach.

Sunday School Resumes

Aug 10, 2015 |

Sunday school has been restarted!  It’s start time is at 9:45am. We have two children’s classes.  Junior and Senior high youth, 6-12th grade combined, meet at a secret location provided via email by Jan Fischer Bachman. The multiage children’s class, Faithful Friends from 3 years old to 5th grade is lead by Kelly Wine and Stefani Biddle.  They meet on the first floor in the room opposite end  of the hall from the nursery. We also have two adult classes; the Sojourners and the older adult, the Pathfinders, which meet in their usual spaces.  Any questions please contact Missy Gallihugh.  We hope to see you there!
 
Coffee time starts at 9:15am.  

Join Us for Sunday Services

You’ll feel comfortable here at Oakton Church of the Brethren where our congregation is happy to welcome you. We believe that when Jesus showed us another way of living, he intended it to nourish and hearten the entire human family.

Our worship service schedule follows the typical public school year. During the school year, a variety of Sunday School classes tailored to each age group is available at Oakton Church and the worship service is held at 11:00 a.m.

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Missions

Oakton Church of the Brethren strives to listen to our congregation and community, identify what is important, and take action. Take a look and see where you feel called to reach out with the love that Jesus Christ taught us. Bring that passion to the next Action / Reflection Committee meeting and we’ll serve on that mission together. Or, if you don’t see the mission you already have a passion for, bring that to the next Action / Reflection Committee meeting and we’ll work with you to learn about and support your advocacy.

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Children's Ministry

Oakton Church of the Brethren is blessed with an active children’s ministry. With over 50 children from nursery to senior high, we have programs for all ages ranging from nursery care for Sunday School and Worship times, to Senior High Youth fellowship and mission events.

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