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1 Earl Rogers

1 Jun Lu

2 Cameron Christie

2 Jack Whitis

4 Pam Andrews

4 Carolyn Pearson

5 Courtney Hixson

6 Pete Wolf

6 Cirrus Kennedy

7 Patty Nicchitta

7 Debra Savage

7 Nathan Harsh

8 Jennifer Frazier

9 Adam Oas

10 Kelly Adams

10 Keith Toland

10 Ocean Kennedy

10 Tennyson Edelman

11 Nilda Griffin

11 Rohan Singarayer

13 Harold Slover

14 Dawn Lofdahl

14 River Kennedy

15 Wayne Harding

16 Barbara Marshall

16 Bobby Akers

17 John Murphy

17 Matthew Phillips

17 Kevin Pearson

17 Carter McKenney

19 Alan Lofdahl

19 Alex Reyes

20 Gary Hendricks

20 Ryan Redfern

20 Claire Higginbotham

21 Cindy Lamb

22 Jennifer Jones

23 Mary Duraiswamy

23 Won Keun Lee

23 Elena Bradley

24 Donna Hancock

25 Amelia Hamby

26 Joshua Cockrell

28 Becca Lamb

28 Cole Lamb

29 Dennis Griffin

30 Jenny Kim

30 Derek Knapp

Publication Information & Deadlines

The Tie is a monthly newsletter of Ox Hill Baptist Church and is published the 15th of each month. Please submit all articles, calendar additions and special promotion requests to Anne Saunders by the 30th of the month at anne@oxhillbaptist.org or call the church office at 703-378-5555.

★ HAPPY ★BIRTHDAY

JULY!“But those who hope in

the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they

will run and not grow weary, they will walk and

not be faint."Isaiah 40:31

Dr. L. Dean Majette, Senior PastorRev. Paul Brill, Minister of Music

Rev. Wilson Macá, Minister of International Missions

Mr. Garrett Wolf, Minister to Children and Youth

Embrace the MissionBy Bruce Harsh, Deacon Chair

My family recently heard a story from a cousin who is serving in the military. When he returned from his deployment in the Middle East, he surprised his wife and four young daughters when they were “randomly selected” to come on stage at the beginning of a music concert--all under a planned reunion by the musical group’s organizers and lots of Holy Spirit intervention, but that is for another story. The video of the family embracing on stage let us get a glimpse of one of those pure moments in life. The deacons have begun a new year of service at our church and welcome our new deacons, Derek Knapp, Ron Mathis, Brent Swarthout, and Paula Wesseling. The deacons have embarked on a spiritual study program that is focused on “Embracing the Mission” to help bring us closer to God’s calling for serving at Ox Hill Baptist Church. Metaphorically, we are trying to capture one of those pure moments of embracing God’s purpose for us. The challenge for us is not to just embrace this one time, but all the time. We invite you to help our deacon teams (New Member, Community Care, Family Ministry, and Fellowship) serve the various ministries and missions of our church. It does not matter if you have been coming to this church for one week, one year, or many years, there are many wonderful opportunities to embrace the mission. For example, please consider embracing our New Members team, by joining them in welcoming a new person sitting near you at church on Sunday morning. Or, consider embracing our Community Care team by sharing some food to a neighbor that is ill or helping the Family Ministry team by calling a person who has been away from the church for a while. You may also consider joining the Fellowship team by inviting someone from your Sunday School class to a church gathering at a dinner theater or choir cantata. In Christ,Bruce Harsh, Deacon Chair, 2014-2015

Welcome Little One!Amanda and Romy Kadiralong with big brothers Bradie and Bryson Kadir welcomed a new baby girl Marissa Noelle Kadir on June 9, 2014. Marissa weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and is 20 inches tall. Proud grandparents are Denise and Wahid Kadir.

Coming in August!Youth Hello Goodbye PartyAugust 3 at 4:00 PM

Motley Crew Pool PartyAugust 9 at 2:00 PM

Ox Hill Summer NightsAugust 11-156:00-8:45 PM Families are invited to Ox Hill in the evenings to join us for a free dinner, fun bible activities, and recreation. Children and families will learn about serving others —family, friends, neighbors, the community and Jesus. For a schedule of our

exciting evening activities and to register, please visit www.oxhillbaptist.org/summernights

Silver Threads Lunch BunchAugust 20 at 10:00 AM

July AnnouncementsChurchwide PicnicSaturday, July 26 11:00 AM-3:00 PMFrying Pan Park Shelter #1Mark your calendar and save the date to attend the annual Ox Hill Summer picnic. Hotdogs, hamburgers, buns and condiments will be provided. Bring a dessert (last name starting with A-H) or a side dish (last name starting

I through Z), drinks and your favorite yard games and join the fun. If you have questions contact John Edwards at edwardsj012@verizon.net or 703-860-2533.

Community Clothing DriveSaturday, August 910:00 AMThe Women's Ministry is sponsoring a Community Clothing Giveaway. Please save the gently used clothing you or your children have outgrown and donate them! Drop off your donations in Farrar Hall August 4-8. Please contact the church office for a tax-deductible receipt. Please contact Sarah Beene if you would like to volunteer to help with this outreach opportunity or for more information.

Adult ActivitiesSilver Threads DominoesThursday, July 10 at 1:15 PMFriday, July 25 at 7:00 PM

Silver Threads Lunch BunchWednesday, July 16 at 11;30 AMAmphora Restaurant HerndonAdults 55+ are invited to join in fellowship at this Lunch Bunch outing to the Amphora Diner.

Motley Crew (Young Adults) Fireworks DisplayFriday, July 4 (South Riding)Please contact Jaimi Luckett for more information.

Prayer ListTo be added to the list, please contact the church office. *Added this month.

Virginia and Linda AbbottMichael Burkhardt (J. White)Jimmy Bradley (C. Bradley)Sue Bradley (Saunders)Chatterton Family (Harding)

Sam ConwellLillie and Sidney CombsStephanie Christie*Mike DaileyVictoria DrakeJohn Duraiswamy*Gene Elkins (R. Mathis)Kylie Ezzel (Williams)Michael Fellin (Byrd)

Gerry Foster (Damon)Pat FriendAllen GrantDavid HallJane Hardrick (Anderson)Ellen Henn (A. Damon)The Jamison Family*Cathy Ketcham (J. White)Shoshana Kleiman (M. Thomas)

Aaron Lentz (Williams)David Lockard (S. Knicklebein)Ben Lockhart (Combs)Harry & Bobbie McCollum Ron McPherson* (Engnoth)Jack and Laurie Nipper (D. Green)Pearl Nordenbrook (Williams)Janet Pascual (Eppert) Robert Pearce

Chip PearsonLarry & Carolyn PierceMary Ann Renfrow (S. Wilson)Bea SmithGinger TaylorMargaret Taylor (Eppert)Elsie WestJohn WilliamsSonny Wright, Jr.

OHBC Men's Softball Schedule(all games are played at Southside Park, Vienna)Angels:7/7 @ 8:30 & 9:30 vs Ox Hill Black7/14 @ 8:30 & 9:30 vs Columbia Baptist7/21 @ 8:30 & 9:30 vs Columbia Baptist

Black Team:7/7 @ 8:30 & 9:30 vs Ox Hill Black7/14 @ 6:30 & 7:30 vs Vienna Presbyterian7/21 @ 6:30 & 7:30 vs Vienna Presbyterian

Children's ActivitiesVacation Bible School!July 21-259:00 AM-12:15 PMChildren ages 4*-6th gradeTrace it back to the facts! The evidence is clear. The proof is all right here! Through every clue, encounter, and investigation kids will have a blast learning about who Jesus really is! In the end, kids will discover, decide, and defend the truth about Jesus!"

Family ActivitiesVacation Bible School Family CarnivalFriday, July 25 7:00-9:00 PMJoin in fun and fellowship at the VBS Carnival! There will be a puppet show, a moonbounce, face painting, snow cones, games and much more for the whole family! The cost is free.

CrossWalk ActivitiesYouth Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 21-25Each night we will meet at a host home for fellowship, a devotion, and then a fun social activity. Light snacks and drinks will be provided; however, youth should have eaten dinner already. Be sure to invite your friends! This year, we are collecting “kid-friendly” canned and dry goods for WFCM.

Crosswalk Camping TripAugust 7-10First Landing State Park, Virginia BeachFor youth in grades 7-12 and college-age studentsJoin in a weekend of fun and fellowship at the beach! Please contact Garrett Wolf for more information or to sign up. Cost is $100.

SympathyChristian love and sympathy are extended to the Jamison Family in the loss of Carla's father, Carl Earles, who passed away on June 13, 2014.

Please lift the Jamisons up in your prayers during this difficult time.

CrossWalk Camping Trip!

August 7-10

First Landing State Park Virginia beach

Youth entering grades 7-12 and college students are welcome to attend the CrossWalk annual camping trip at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach! Join in outdoor fun and fellowship, including ta visit to Busch Gardens! The cost is $100.

Please contact Garrett Wolf for more information. Don’t forget to invite your friends!

Ox Hill Women’s Ministry presents

COMMUNITY CLOTHING GIVEAWAY

Saturday, August 910:00 AM

Please save the gently used clothing you or your children have outgrown

and donate them! Drop off your donations in Farrar Hall August 4-8.

Please contact the church office for a tax-deductible receipt. Please contact

Sarah Beene if you would like to volunteer to help with this outreach opportunity or for more information.

August 11-14 • Monday-Thursday • 6:30-8:45PMFor Children age 4 through 6th Grade and Families

Families are invited to Ox Hill in the evenings to join us for a free dinner, fun bible activities, and recreation. Children and families will learn about serving others —

family, friends, neighbors, the community and Jesus. For a schedule of our exciting evening activities and to register, please visit

www.oxhillbaptist.org/summernights beginning June 3.

4101 Elmwood Street • Chantilly, VA 20151 • 703-378-5555 • www.oxhillbaptist.org

KNOW GOD.

EXPLORE GOD.

SERVE GOD.

Ox Hill Summer Nights!