by Office Manager | Sep 19, 2016 | Announcement Archive
Join us Sunday, October 23rd at 4:00 pm for a FREE community concert featuring 7th Position.
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. (more…)
by Office Manager | Aug 25, 2016 | Announcement Archive
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. (more…)
by Office Manager | Sep 18, 2015 | Announcement Archive, Newsletter Articles
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.
by Office Manager | Aug 10, 2015 | Announcement Archive
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.
by Oakton Church of the Brethren | Aug 17, 2013 | Announcement Archive
We are currently working to link our website feed(s)
www.oaktonbrethren.org/feed
to our
Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/OaktonCOB
thanks to Missy Burket.
