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1 Kim Gould1 Chrystn DeFinis2 Sharon Scarce2 Suzanna Owens4 Jeremiah Huggins5 Ruth Lee5 Zach Mast5 Zach Hancock6 Linda Whaley7 Konjit Mulugeta7 Joyce Murphy7 Gene Skotzko8 John Duraiswamy9 Jeremy Adams10 Samantha Redfern11 Ben Savage11 Vicki Cochran11 Brandon Sellers12 Ellie Knapp12 Steve Hagan12 Tom Crow13 Elaine Carlson13 Margaret Butler15 Bonnie Bena15 Christopher Marcum15 Heather Peterson

16 Tommy Biagini16 Regina Liu19 Sam Masters20 Malachi Peterson20 Kiely Finn21 Kenny Gould, Sr.21 Kyle Beene22 Wilson Macá22 Tristan Raab23 Deanie McClure23 John Dart23 Cindy Mandigo23 Matt Perry23 Corey Peterson25 Debbie Hutchison26 Pat Friend26 Josef Jamison27 Bennett Raba28 Tom Pendleton28 Sharon Peters28 Aiden Johnson29 Catherine Barsanti29 Bethany Eyob30 Ashleigh Tellef30 Julia Singarayer

Publication Information & Deadlines

The Tie is a monthly newsletter of Ox Hill Baptist Church and is published the 20th 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

NoVEMBER!“Those who are evil

will not survive, but those who are righteous

will live because they are faithful

to God.”Habakkuk 2:4

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

Help Close the Gap!by Dean Majette, Senior Pastor

Dear Church Member,The Stewardship Committee has asked that a special, one-time “over and above” offering be taken this month to avoid carrying over a $40,000 deficit from last year’s budget that ended on September 30, 2014. If we fail to close the gap, we will have to absorb that amount into this year’s budget likely causing some deep cuts in this year’s ministries and programs.

Please look for the special offering envelope for our Fall Catch Up Campaign in the mail and in the pew backs in the Sanctuary.

Remember, this should be an “over and above” gift so that it won’t affect your regular giving.

Our church depends on regular contributions from its members and supporters to carry out the mission we all want and expect. During these uncertain financial times, we realize it requires sacrifice. Your Stewardship Committee and church staff is committed to honoring those sacrificial gifts with careful spending.

This year’s budget went through a rigorous review to make sure that our tithes and offerings are used as wisely as possible. Please join us in praying and giving to keep our church healthy and focused on its mission to share Christ’s love in our community and beyond.

Thank you for your loyal and generous support of Ox Hill Baptist Church.

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

Virginia and Linda AbbottCathy Barrows*Larry Boyd (C. Laxton)Jimmy Bradley (C. Bradley)Oliver R. Carroll, Jr. (Adams)

Chatterton Family (Harding)Sam ConwellLillie and Sidney CombsStephanie ChristieShirley CrissingerVictoria DrakeJohn DuraiswamyPat FriendAllen GrantDavid Hall

Ellen Henn (A. Damon)Shoshana Kleiman (M. Thomas)Ben Lockhart (Combs)Yaroslava KovchAaron LentzThe McCollum Family*Jack and Laurie Nipper (D. Green)Bill OssenfortJanet Pascual (Eppert) Robert Pearce

Chip PearsonLarry & Carolyn PierceKaren PiothMary Ann Renfrow (S. Wilson)Mary RootsGinger TaylorMargaret Taylor (Eppert)Elsie WestJohn WilliamsSonny Wright, Jr.

November AnnouncementsPoinsettias for AdventAll orders are due November 9If you wish to order an Advent poinsettia in honor of or in memory

of a loved one, please use an envelope (located in the pew backs). The cost per

plant is $18.00.

Thanksgiving BasketsAll donations due by Monday, November 24Starting Sunday November 2nd, we will begin collecting donations for our annual ThanksgivingBasket mission. A table will be set up in the front foyer where you can select donation cards for non-perishable foods and envelopes for monetary donations to purchase turkeys and perishable foods. Volunteers are needed as shoppers, packers and delivery drivers on Monday, November 24th. Sign up sheets will also be on the table. Please prayerfully consider your donations and time for this vital mission in our community. Please contact Kathy Fritzke for more information.

Community Thanksgiving Eve ServiceWednesday, November 26 7:30 PM • Ox Hill BaptistPlease make plans to attend this community-wide ecumenical service, shared with Pender United Methodist Church, Ox Hill Baptist Church, King of Kings Lutheran Church and

Christ Presbyterian Church.

Advent Devotion BooksAdvent Devotion Books will be available on Sunday, November 30 for the start of our Advent season. Please stop by the foyer and pick one up for your family to enjoy together during the month of Advent.

AdultsDeacons' Luncheon for Sr. AdultsSunday, November 1612:30 PM • Farrar HallAll Senior Adults, 55+ are invited to attend this lucheon sponsored by the Deacons of OHBC.

NorthStar Senior Adult Thanksgiving LuncheonThursday, November 13 • 11:00 AMProvidence Baptist ChurchIf you signed up to attend this luncheon, meet at OHBC at 10:00 AM to travel by church buses to Providence Baptist Church.

Children's ActivitiesFamily Craft Night!Saturday, November 225:30 PM Ox Hill has collected tons of craft kits, supplies, activities, and more — beads, paint, jars, stickers, clay, paper, if you can think of it, we probably have it! We are hosting an evening where families are invited to use any of the supplies that we have to make any type of craft. This will also help us reduce our inventory! Bring the whole family for a fun evening of ingenuity and fellowship. A pizza dinner will be provided! Let Garrett Wolf know if you can help by hosting a craft.

Christmas Bible SchoolSaturday, December 6 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PMFor children ages 3 – grade 6. Christmas Bible School is a wonderful opportunity to teach children about Jesus’ birth. Pre-register your child(ren) online at www.OxHillBaptist.org/cbs2014.

Parent's Night OutFriday, December 12 at 6:30 PM-9:30 PMRegister for a night out without the kids while Ox Hill's CrossWalk youth care for your children. Children can expect some Christmas-themed fun and games. Parent's Night Out helps to support youth activities throughout the year. Register online at www.oxhillbaptist.org/pno.

CrossWalk ActivitiesRent-A-Teen DaySaturday, November 15Do you have yardwork, leaves to be raked or other chores to be done this Fall? Need a Mother's helper for an afternoon? Consider the Youth “Rent-A-Teen” program! Rent-A-Teen helps Ox Hill Youth earn funds toward summer mission trips and activities. Time slots are limited, so please schedule early. Please contact Garrett Wolf for more information. To schedule, visit www.oxhillbaptist.org/rentateen.

Paintball!Saturday, November 8 12:00-6:00 PMHogback Mountain PaintballPlease bring extra money for fast food dinner and meet at OHBC for a bus ride to the paintball facility. Pick up is at the McDonald’s in Ashburn at 6:00 PMPlease contact Garrett Wolf to sign up or for more information. Cost: $50 per person

Adopt-A-Highway Sunday, November 9 • 12:15 PMThe Youth of OHBC will be cleaning up Elmwood Street and around the church building as part of their Adopt-A-Highway program. All who are interested are welcome to join in!

SympathiesChristian love and sympathy are extended to the following families:

The McCollum Family, in the death of Bobbie McCollum, who passed away on October 25.

Cathy Barrows, in the loss of her mother, Trudy Barrows, who passed away October 3.

Thank you for lifting these families up in your prayers during this difficult time.

Come and Celebrate the Advent Season at Ox Hill!

The Advent Season is a special time at Ox Hill. We celebrate the birth of Christ in many

ways. Join us by making plans to attend these special services or registering your child(ren) for

Christmas Bible School!

Hanging of the GreenSunday, November 30

7:00 p.m.From the story of the candy cane to the

decorations on the Chrismon Tree, join us and explore the meanings behind our Christmas

traditions. (A nursery will be provided.)

Christmas Bible SchoolSaturday, December 6 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Children learn the Christmas Story through Bible stories, crafts, fun activities and puppet skits. (For children 3 years old through 6th grade.) Register

your child(ren) online by visiting www.oxhillbaptist.org/cbs2014.

Children’s Night at ChristmasSunday, December 7

7:00 p.m.An evening of Christmas music presented by the Children’s Choirs and Children's Handbell Choirs.

(A nursery will be provided.)

Christmas Cantata, Sunday, December 14

4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.A concert of anthems and carols presented by

the Adult, Youth, Children’s and Handbell Choirs of Ox Hill Baptist Church with Guest Orchestra.

(A nursery will be provided.)

Christmas Eve ServicesWednesday, December 24

5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.A worship service celebrating the birth of the

Christ child with communion, scripture reading and traditional carols.

(A nursery will be provided.)