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1 Having trouble viewing this ?click here Ox Hill Children's Ministry July/August 2014 Newsletter In This Issue Vacation Bible School Ox Hill Summer Nights Upcoming Children's Events Computer Learning Center Mother's Day Out Vacation Bible School! Vacation Bible School! Save the Dates: July from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM Kids age 4* thru grade 6 will have a blast learning about who Jesus really is! Trace it back to the facts! The evidence is clear. The proof is all right here! Through every clue, encounter, and investigation kids will discover, decide, and defend the truth about Jesus! We would love to have your child(ren) join us on this fun and incredible journey to discover who Jesus is! If you did not get a chance to pre register online, registration will be available the mornings of July at the door. And who will harm you if you are deeply committed to what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be disturbed, but honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always Every day, children will be in aged based classrooms and participating in activities with other children while learning about who Jesus is. I certainly hope you will consider having your child(ren) join us for this amazing ministry. Last year, Ox Hill taught over 150 children, so please enroll today! The cost is free, but children must be registered in order to attend. If you need help registering, please call the church office at or contact Garrett Wolf with any questions. Also, recruitment for volunteers has begun. If you are willing and able to volunteer at any time during VBS, please visit our online volunteer page for more information. We cannot wait for this amazing adventure to begin! *Age 4 by September 30, 2014

2 be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear," 1 Peter 3:13-16a UPCOMING EVENTS CLCPSummer ProgramsBegin Monday,June30 9:00AM 6:00PM WorshipArtsCamp (4th 10thgraders) Monday Friday,July14 18 VacationBibleSchool Monday Friday,July21 25 OxHillFamilyPicnic Saturday,July.26 11:00AM Hello/Goodbye Fellowship Sunday,Aug.3 4:00 7:00PM YouthCampingTrip Thursday Sunday, August7 10 Children'sClothing Giveaway Saturday,August10 10:00AM OxHillSummer Nights Monday Friday,Aug Ox Hill Summer Nights! OxHillSummerNightsPre Registration isopenandavailableonline! SavetheDates: August11 15from6:30to8:45PM OxHillSummerNightsarefunfilled eveningsforfamiliesandtheirchildren, ages4*+.eacheveningwillhaveatimeof Fellowship,Biblestudy,Crafts,and Recreationbeginningwithafreefamilystyle dinnerwhileourfamiliesenjoybingo!followingdinner,thechildrenwill listenandparticipateinabiblestorywheretheywilllearnhowtoknow, explore,andservegod.thisyearthekidswillbebemakingfunmusical instrumentsduringcrafttimeandfollowingcraftsthechildrenwillhead outsidetorecreationandgamestogether.afterdinneronfriday,families areinvitedtojoininourfamilymovienighttocloseoutohs! Visitthislinkinordertopre regsiter: ParentsareencouragedtoparticipateduringOxHillSummerNightsor theycanjustrelaxafterdinnerandenjoy thehospitality.thechildrenwillbedivided intoage basedrecreationgroupseach night.icertainlyhopeyouwillconsider havingyourchild(ren)joinusforthis amazingministry.lastyear,oxhilltaught over45children,sopleaseenrolltoday! Wewillalsobeencouragingthekidstodonatecannedgoodsandfood itemstowesternfairfaxchristianministryduringtheweek. Thecostisfree,butchildrenmustberegisteredinordertoattend.Ifyou needhelpregistering,pleasecallthechurchofficeat or contactgarrettwolfwithanyquestions.also,recruitmentforvolunteers hasbegun.ifyouarewillingandabletovolunteeratanytimeduring OHSN,pleasecontactthechurchoffice.Wecannotwaitforthisamazing adventuretobegin! *Age4bySeptember30,2014

3 MiddleSchool Madness Thursday,Aug.21 8:30AM 4:00PM Children'sPrograms Kick off Wednesday,Sep.10 6:30PM Upcoming Children's Events MusicandWorshipArtsCamp Monday Friday,July14 18 Allchildrenwhohave completedgrades4 12are invitedtojoinusaswe participateinthevirginia BaptistMusicandWorship ArtsCamp.Thiswonderful tripallowsstudentstolearn andgetfirsthandmusicexperiencefrommusicministersandprofessional teachersfromacrossthestate.studentsgettopicktheirdifferent activitiestoparticipateinincludingguitar,stomp,piano,vocal,puppets, missions,andmanymore.thecostofthetripis$225andincludesall music,lodging,meals,campshirt,transportation,etc.contactpaulbrill formoreinformation. OxHillFamilyPicnicatFryingPanFarmPark Children's Sunday School OxHillofferschildren's SundaySchoolclassesfor childrenofallagesthat enablekidstointernalize Bibletruthsandapplythemto lifebyhearing,knowing,and experiencinggod'sword.join ussundaymorningsat9:40 AMforBibleStudy! Saturday,July26at11:00AM SavethedateforourannualOxHill familypicnicatfryingpanfarmpark! Food,games,andfellowshipwillbe providedforthewholefamilyaswe gathertogetheronabeautifulsaturday afternoon.takeastrollthroughthe park,enjoysomevolleyball,orsitback andrelaxwithfriends thiswillbea greatopportunitytoshareinfellowshiptogether.costisfree! Hello/GoodbyeFellowship Sunday,August3from4:00 7:00PM Thisisafellowshipforourrising7thgradersas weofficiallywelcomethem,saying"hello,"into ourcrosswalkyouthministry.studentsand theirfamiliesarewelcometojointherestofour youthatthewindingbrookecommunitypoolfor atimeoffun,fellowship,andrelaxation.wewill grilloutwithhotdogsandhamburgersaswell assay"goodbye"toourrecentseniorgraduatesandnowdeparting collegestudents.pleasersvpsowecanplaceyouontheguestlist. OHBCClothingGiveaway Saturday,August10at10:00AM Kidsingrades1 6participate inour"growingtogetherin Christ"incentiveprogram designedtoencouragedaily Biblereading,SundaySchool attendance,andbringingbibles tosundayschool.upon DuringourVacationBibleSchoolandotheractivities,wewillbecollecting bothchildrenandadultclothingaswellastoys,schoolsupplies,andother itemstodistributeatourannualclothinggiveaway.thisisanevent whereweprovideanopportunityforfamiliestogetsuchitemsforthe upcomingyear.pleasecontactthechurchofficeifyouhaveadonationto provideorifyouwouldliketovolunteerforthegiveawayorpleasearrive priortoourstarttimeonsaturdaymorningtoparticipate.

4 completing these tasks, they earn points which they will be able to redeem in order to purchase items for children in India! Our hope is children will be encouraged to continue learning the Bible while creating an serving attitude. To date, the children's SS department has earned enough points to purchase backpacks, sweaters, and shoes for three children at the School of Joy in India. Our goal is to be able to provide the same for a total of 10 children by the end of August. Youth Camping Trip Thursday Sunday, August 7 10 For those rising 7th graders, this is their first official invitation to a youth retreat! We will be camping at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, a beautiful beach campground. We will depart Thursday morning and return Sunday evening. Our activities include going to the beach as well as visiting Busch Gardens on Friday. The cost is $110 and includes all meals, lodging, and park ticket. This is one of our most popular trips! This year, during our trip, we will be starting a new Bible Study series specifically looking at the Parables of Jesus earthly stories with spiritual truths. Please contact Garrett with questions or to RSVP. Preschool Infants Room 111 Toddlers Room 113 Ages 2 3 Room 116 Ages 4 K Room 114 Grade School 1st & 2nd Grades Room 209 3rd & 4th Grades Room 207 5th & 6th Grades Room 209 *We will follow local public school guidelines for class placement as of September 30, For more information about our Sunday School programs, please contact either Rebekah Knapp, Preschool SS Director, or Lynn McClure, Children's SS Director. Answering the Tough Questions Question: Does God listen to my thoughts? Answer: Sometimes we think things (thoughts) without saying any words and it is hard to imagine someone listening to what we are thinking, but God can and does. God knows Middle School Madness at The Adventure Park Thursday, August 21 at 8:30 AM Save the date for this exciting event for all of our rising 6th 8th graders! We will be headed to The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Park in Maryland where we will experience their treetop adventure course! This aerial forest adventure is fun, exciting and safe for all participants. There are 13 separate trails of varying levels of difficulty. Each trail has zip lines and "bridges" between tree platforms made of rope, cable and wood configurations creating over 190 unique challenges. This will be an experience they will not want to miss! Cost is $35 and a RSVP is required. Fairfax County Computer Learning Center Partnership The Chantilly Computer Learning Center is a partnership between Ox Hill and Fairfax County were the county operates a full day camp during the summer for students in grades 1 through 12 at our facility! The Summer program began on Monday, June 30 and run through Friday, August 22. We are excited to offer a full day, 9:00 AM 6:00 PM, camp where the kids will be active in sports, recreation, learning activities, and field trips every Monday and Thursday. Breakfast and Lunch will also be provided for those students who are eligible and registrations for the camps will be offered on a weekly basis. Please visit for more information about the various camps and centers that Fairfax County will offer this summer. The camp is a wonderful opportunity for you kids to stay active and supervised over summer while participating in amazing activities. Spaces are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis, so please contact Torrey Piper, the director today! CLCP is always looking for volunteers, including teens who need to earn service hours. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Torrey Piper, the CLCP director. We are also joining with the MOTT Community Center on several activities including starting our own youth basketball team and attending evening activities on Fridays! Until the summer begins, our typical

5 everything, and that includes yours and my thoughts. The Bible tells us that "The word of God... exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God" (Hebrews 4:12,13, NLT). The reason God wants to know what you and I are thinking is so He knows how to bring you closer to Him as a friend. The most important thought to Him is knowing if you love Him with you whole heart, mind, and soul. But, the coolest part is because God knows your thoughts, you can talk to Him silently and He will hear every word of your prayer! afterschool program is on Monday's from 1 p.m. 6 p.m. and Tuesday Friday from 3 p.m. 6 p.m. We will continue to offer adult hours from 2 p.m. 3 p.m. from Tuesday Friday so come in and let us help you surf the World Wide Web, set up e mail, or download pictures to share with family on Facebook. For more information on programs and service or to volunteer please contact Program Manager: Torrey Piper at Torrey.Piper@Fairfaxcounty.gov or via phone at Mother's Day Out A Preschool Ministry at Ox Hill Baptist Church The Mother's Day Out (MDO) program of Ox Hill Baptist Church is a church based ministry that serves preschoolers and their families in our community. MDO strives to provide learning experiences suited to the developmental level of each child and to stimulate their growth socially, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Christian teachers provide loving care and instruction to preschool age children while allowing their parents the opportunity to enjoy some child free time each week, between the hours of 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM. The ministry operates during the same time as Fairfax County Schools and we reopen again in September. Presently we have a few openings! Please visit our website or call Bonnie Bena at for more information. Joyfully, Garrett Wolf Ox Hill Baptist Church 4101 Elmwood Street Chantilly, VA x14 Fax: Forward This was sent to anne@oxhillbaptist.org by garrett@oxhillbaptist.org Update Profile/ Address Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. Ox Hill Baptist Church 4101 Elmwood Street Chantilly VA 20151