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Welcome to New MembersWe rejoice with Ken and Evelyn Woodle, who joined our church family in October by Transfer of Letter. The Woodles reside in Ashburn, Virginia. Welcome, Woodle Family!

CongratulationsWe congratulate Shelba and Carl Jones and their family on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary in October. How wonderful!

by Garrett Wolf

God’s First Question

Entering into an new year, many of us wonder what 2016 will bring. We usually attempt to make resolutions to better our families, our communities, or ourselves. What great resolutions to have in light of the many disheartening events in our world today! However, I think we all still have questions ...for God, and each other.

After the shootings in San Bernardino, California—the cover of the New York Daily News reads, “God

Isn’t Fixing This.” Inevitably and unfortunately, we will all encounter tragedies and when we do, we turn heavenward and ask the question of God – “Where are you?” or,“ Why did you let this happen?” We ask a lot of questions of and about God, but have you ever wondered what God would ask back?

In Genesis 3, we find the familiar story of Adam and Eve involved in humanities’ first sinful act, disobeying God’s command and eating from the tree of knowledge. In that same chapter, verses 8-9, it states, “They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are

you?” Isn’t it interesting to see that the same question we find ourselves asking of God is the first recorded question he asks of us – “Where are you?”

Humanity had hidden itself from God so much that he had no choice but to reveal himself to us by becoming one of us — living, breathing, dying, and showing us the Way. Not just the way of salvation, but also a way of life — how he wants us to be His presence in the world by following and modeling Jesus’ example. Let us make an effort in 2016 to live into that incarnation daily by being God’s presence wherever we are. How would you respond if God asks you “Where are you?” Would you hide in shame — or does your life show and display how God is alive and working amongst us because we are His people?  n

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prayers sympathyTo be added to the list, please contact the church office at 703.378.5555. To add someone other than yourself, please make sure to get their permission.*Added this month

Weekly Programs Resume

Childrens Music and Mission Programs resume on Wednesday, January 6 at 5:30 PM.

ESL classes begin again on Thursday, January 7.Morning classes are at 10:00 AMEvening classes are at 7:00 PMNew enrollments are welcome.

CrossWalk Youth starts again on Sunday, January 10 at 6:30 PM for the Snack Supper. The Beene family will be providing dinner. The group will be gathering for TGiF and BiF that evening.

Office ClosedThe Church Office will be closed on Monday, January 18 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Mother’s Day Out ClosedThe MDO Program will be closed on Monday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 19 in accordance with the Fairfax County School Calendar.

Christmas Mission OfferingGoal: $10,000To Date:$1,440.00$4,000 NorthStar Church Network Feed My Starving Children$2,000 The Lott-Carey Baptist Mission School $2,000 ServeTrust Ministries in Southeast India $2,000 The Lottie Moon Mission Offering

RA/GA Christmas Post Office ReminderPlease remember to stop by the RA Christmas Post Office in the upstairs hallway and check for cards addressed to you. The Post Office will be open until Sunday, January 3.

Winter Weather AnnouncementsWith winter weather here please note our weather policy. Activities during the weekday and evenings will follow the closing decisions of Fairfax County Schools. Sunday services and activities will be cancelled in the event of 4 or more inches of snow on the ground or if conditions are icy unless otherwise posted. Closing information will be posted at oxhillbaptist.org and will be distributed by Constant Contact email.

Have an announcement? Contact Anne Engnoth in the Church Office at 703-378-5555 x12 or anne@oxhillbaptist.org.

Silver Threads Monthly Potluck LuncheonMonday, January 11 at 11:30 AM in Farrar Hall. Adults 55+ are invited to join in fun, food and fellowship. Please bring a potluck dish to share. Water, tea and coffee will be provided. As always, help with set-up and clean-up is appreciated.

Silver Threads Dominoes Thursday, January 14 at 1:15 PMFriday, January 22 at 7:00 PMAdults 55+ are welcome to play dominoes in Farrar Hall, and will meet twice this month.

Fairfax County Parenting ClassesTuesdays beginning January 12 (13 weeks)5:30 PM in Farrar HallThe Department of Social Services of Fairfax County is hosting a series of Parenting classes at OHBC. They will provide dinner for families and childcare for children 5 and below. The classes offer instruction for both the parents and kids, breaking the ages of the kids up into various groups as well. The goal of the program is to educate both parents and their children about safe, stable, and healthy relationships using empathy, communication, praise, and appropriate discipline. For information and to register, please call Janel Dancy-Johnson at 703-324-7691.

Want to See into the Future?Visit our online calendar at www.oxhillbaptist.org for an up-to-date calendar of events.

Children’s Music and Mission Groups

Children’s Handbells meet Wednesdays at 5:30 PM for children in Grades 4-6. Children’s Choirs meet Wednesdays at 6:30 PM:Mini-Musicians (3s & 4s) Music Friends (K-1)Music Makers (Grades 2/3)Young Musicians (Grades 4/6)

Children’s Mission GroupsRA, GA and Mission Friends are all Bible-centered mission education programs for children ages 3 years through grade 6. Mission groups meet Wednesdays at 7:20 PM.

WinterfestDecember 30-January 1CrossWalk Ministry is joining students from around the country for two action-packed days of Christian concerts, speakers, and activities at Winterfest 2015! Don’t miss out on this transformational experience! The cost will be $165, which includes lodging, tickets, activities, meals, and more. Please RSVP to Garrett Wolf at garrett@oxhillbaptist.org.

Middle School MadnessKids in grades 6-8Saturday, January 23 at 7:00 PMWe encourage youth in grades 6-8 to join us at Cassell’s indoor gym. MSM is an opportunity for our middle schoolers to fellowship with each other and interact with youth leaders and CrossWlak members.Contact Garrett Wolf to sign up or for more information.

Love and sympathy are sent to the following families:

Gary and Joanne Hendricks and family in the loss of Gary’s mother, Ruth Hendricks.

Earl Rogers and family in the loss of his wife, Dolores, on November 26, 2015.

Jon and Mary Peterson and family in the loss of Jon’s mother, Pauline, who passed away December 9.

The Harris Family in the loss of Lauren’s father, Robert Fordyce.

Please lift these families up in your prayers during this sad time.

Virginia & Linda AbbottHeather Barnett (Amanda Kadir)Cora Coats (Garrett Wolf)Shirley Crissinger Sid & Lillie CombsVictoria DrakeJohn DuraiswamyPat FriendJoann FriseSarah GriffinDavid HallThe Harris Family*

Joan Hartley (A. Damon)Phyllis HayesBarbara HogeEllen Henn (A. Damon)Shoshana Kleiman (M. Thomas)Yaroslava KovchSherry LentzSusan McConville* Paul Nipper (D. Green)Robert PearceChip PearsonThe Peterson Family*

Chip PierceMary Ann RenfrowThe Rogers Family*Mike Russo Marianne Russell (A. Damon) Jackie SchrafVirginia Schneider (L. Durnell)Mary SimsJim SmithThelma Weisbacher (A. Damon)John WilliamsSonny Wright, Jr.