Oakton to Embark on Vital Ministry Journey in 2014

by | Dec 27, 2013 | 2014, Newsletter Articles

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Plans are being made for a congregation-wide conversation centered on the Bible. Beginning in Lent 2014, Bible study sessions are being planned for small groups throughout the congregation. The groups of 3-4 people will each meet six times to pray together and study the biblical texts in: “Study, Sharing, and Prayer:  A Bible Study for Congregations on a Vital Ministry Journey.”

Open to members and non-members alike, these gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to share and care for one another while we consider our calling together. The church board and deacons will help guide the process as we learn how God’s vital presence is stirring us toward vital ministries in our church and community.

Please join us in these brief, informal, gatherings as we discern and participate in the mission of the church within the mission of God. Look for a sign-up sheet in January and more information to follow.

-Pastor Chris

Join Us in January for these Themes!

by | Dec 27, 2013 | 2014, Newsletter Articles

1/5 Sermon: Reflected Glory (Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12) Epiphany
Theme: We “shine,” as followers of Jesus, in reflected light: Our goal is to help people see Him by reflecting (however imperfectly) the glory of his life and love.

1/12 “Unless a seed…” (Jn 12:20-30; 1 Cor. 2:1-12) Baby Dedication Sunday
Theme: Let’s get real: The church of old is gone. But the church of the future is just getting started.

1/19 “Foolishness and Power” (1 Cor. 1:4-18; Psalm 40:1-11) Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Theme: Divisions in Christianity are signs of failure rather than success when they rest their “faith” in something other than the cross of Christ.

1/26 “Leaving Church” (Mat. 4:12-23)
Theme: The call is to follow the Jesus-path in the Jesus-way toward the Jesus-Kingdom—the disciples had to leave something behind in order to follow their King to the new Kingdom.

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