by Office Manager | Jul 5, 2017 | Announcement Archive
Help keep Oakton beautiful! We will need several volunteers on July 22nd to work on projects inside and outside around the church property, as well as child care volunteers. We’ll plan to begin at 8am, but you are welcome to come earlier to beat the heat. Let us know in advance, and we can give you a project to get started. If you can’t make it that day, but you want to help, call the office for a list of projects that we need help with. If you have your own tools, you are welcome to bring them. No experience necessary. Lunch will be provided.
by Office Manager | Jun 19, 2017 | Announcement Archive
The Church of the Brethren Annual Conference was held June 28 – July 2 in Grand Rapids, MI. This year’s theme was based on Hebrews 10:23 urging us to hold fast to our hope in Jesus Christ. The Annual Conference exists to unite, strengthen and equip the Church of the Brethren to follow Jesus. For over 250 years, Brethren have gathered together regularly to worship together, to discuss questions of faith, and to be reacquainted with believers across the country. The first official meeting of this type was in 1742 when Brethren met to reaffirm their unique identity. Annual Conference is the highest and final legislative authority in the Church of the Brethren, including all matters of procedure, program, polity, and discipline. The authority of Conference has its source in the delegates elected by local congregations and districts, who come together as a deliberative body under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We pray for all those returning home from Annual Conference, that they will carry the warmth of community and the fire of commitment back to their congregations. More information about the results of this year’s Annual Conference business is available through the Church of the Brethren. (more…)
by Office Manager | Jun 19, 2017 | Announcement Archive
Hannah has grown up in our congregation. Her parents, and many members of our church, have helped her come to know the life and teachings of Jesus. As a youth, she has undertaken a more serious study of faith and discipleship. It gives us great joy to celebrate her decision to follow Jesus, to join our church, and to partner with us in ministry. This Sunday, June 11th, Hannah was baptized in Christ. We will honor Hannah, and all who’ve joined the church this year, at a reception later this summer.
by Office Manager | Jun 5, 2017 | Announcement Archive
Father’s Day is June 18th. Please join us before service at 9:45 am for a Father’s Day breakfast. During service, we would like to show a slide presentation honoring fathers. If you would like to include a few photos (up to 3 per papa) of your father, grandfather, or a man who has played a fatherly role in your life, please email them to the church office as soon as possible. Even if you don’t think you’ll make it to the worship service, we would be happy to honor your father.
If you are unable to send a picture by email, you could ask another member of the congregation to scan the photo and email it, or bring the photos to the church office. Original photos will be returned. We welcome high resolution (full size) images, and invite you to include a dedication line addressed to your father. Although not required, landscape orientation will display best on the slideshow.
by Office Manager | May 18, 2017 | Announcement Archive
Our annual community flea market returns on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
Sales open at 8:00 am and continue to 1:00 p.m. You never know what you’ll find at the flea market!
Vendor setup begins at 7:00 a.m. Sales space is available for a $15 donation to the church and must be reserved in advance. Email or call the church office to reserve space.
The flea market takes place along the sides of the church parking lot. Tell your friends! (more…)
Help keep Oakton beautiful! We will need several volunteers on July 22nd to work on projects inside and outside around the church property, as well as child care volunteers. We’ll plan to begin at 8am, but you are welcome to come earlier to beat the heat. Let us know in advance, and we can give you a project to get started. If you can’t make it that day, but you want to help, call the office for a list of projects that we need help with. If you have your own tools, you are welcome to bring them. No experience necessary. Lunch will be provided.
