Theme: This, that, and the other thing are constantly going wrong all around us. The world of “the flesh” thus brings death. “But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead…the Spirit is life… If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you.”
July 20
Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Sermon: “Tare Or”
Theme: The wheat and the weeds (tare) grow together. Let the Lord of the Harvest be in charge of sorting them out. This is the true test of faith: that someone other than us is in charge of the sorting.
July 27, Baptism Sunday
Text: Romans 8:26-39
Sermon: Repurposed by God
Theme: God’s adoption of us transforms us with a love that cannot be removed regardless of what is happening to us. Gathering and supporting one another in this transforming love is the purpose of the church as the fellowship of Jesus-followers. “All things work together for God for those who are…called according to God’s purpose.”
Oakton Church of the Brethren’s SonTreasure Island Vacation Bible School creates a fun and exciting island atmosphere where children will have a great time singing, watching skits, creating crafts and playing games. But most important, they’ll discover the treasure of God’s amazing love. We’re looking forward to sharing this exciting event with the children and parents in our congregation community and neighborhood. We hope you will all join us at SonTreasure Island.
Join us for Kick-off Sunday Service, August 3
Every Morning from 9:20AM-12:30PM August 4 to 8
Celebration Sunday Service and Lunch, August 10
Oakton Church of the Brethren Vacation Bible School registration is now OPEN!!
Please use the following Google form to register your child today! Click here:
Registration details: Pay your registration fees before June 30 and the cost is $20 per child, $40 family maximum. Wait and pay your registration fees after June 30 and the cost is $30 per child, $50 family maximum. Nursery provided for babies and children under 3 yrs. for volunteers.
Questions?
Contact Debbie Seidel, Children’s Ministry Coordinator at or call Jackie Snow, in the church office
Oakton Church of the Brethren
10025 Courthouse Road
Vienna VA 22181-6018
Office Hours: Monday – Friday (9 a.m. – Noon)
Phone: (703) 281-4411
Fax: (703) 281-4415
Register early to help with our planning, and before groups fill up!
Congratulations to Chandler in all of his future endeavors!
Chandler Comer is the son of Joel and Sue Comer. Chandler graduated from Westfield High School on June 18th and will attend George Mason University in the fall, studying Systems Engineering.
We were graced by a visit from LCM on Thursday June 12th. James Therrien is the LCM Director as well as the Pastor of the Tokahookaadi Church of the Brethren (in the Western Plains District of the Church of the Brethren). Pastor Therrien was accompanied by his wife Kim and two of their children, Travis and Sean. Each gave part of the evening presentation on recent accomplishments and ongoing ministries.
As I sat through the presentation, I was struck by the similarities in our congregational lives. Had I not known they drove from New Mexico, I might have thought they drove from Loudoun County. During Holy Week they held Love Feast with a time of meditation, foot washing, and concluding with a simple meal and prayer. They didn’t think many in the community would participate in the foot washing. To their surprise, every single person attending participated. They recently started a thrift store to serve the need of providing adequate clothing at a reasonable price. I could not help but think of our own involvement with the CHO Clothes Closet. And three of their youth are raising funds to attend National Youth Conference.
Lybrook is a mission to the Navajo people living in northern New Mexico. They strive to bring the love of Jesus to the Navajo people and the community around the mission, simply, peacefully, and together. With the community located forty miles from any major store and many without adequate transportation, LCM fills a number of community needs. Among these are education, transportation, and crisis / addiction counseling. The mission needs monetary contributions to pay monthly expenses, repair / replace their septic system, and to repair electrical issues.
Oakton Church of the Brethren supports Lybrook in our budget with an annual gift of $350. We also chose to support them as the mission project for Vacation Bible School in 2010. The children’s donations helped LCM rebuild the community water hydrant so that Navajo families get fresh, clean water whenever they need it. For those who feel called to provide additional support to LCM, simply write “Lybrook” in the memo line of your check and the church will send a consolidated check to LCM.
