Knowing that this website can never give you the full picture of Oak Dale Baptist Church (ODBC), we want to give you a glimpse of the amazing things God is doing in our people, our community, and our world.But even more than that God is doing on the outside of us; He is shaping us from within and molding our hearts to be more like Him.We pray that God will spark your interest by what you see in our website so that you'll want to learn more about us and the God we serve. Our purpose is to love God and others through Jesus Christ.We are a body of believers who know that no single one of us is complete without the gift of salvation from the One that makes us whole.We strive together to be more like the Savior, Jesus Christ, and to light the way for others to come to know Him.Our passion is to reach a lost and hurting world for Christ and to bring healing to the wounded hearts of those in our community.We want to reach out to you. We are so glad you've taken this first step in learning about our church and invite you to come and visit with us in person. How do I get there? Our church is located at 9352 Auburn Road in Nokesville, Virginia.
We are thrilled that you are interested in learning more about our church.Oak Dale Baptist Church is more than a building that can be found at our address.We are a body of believers who meet, worship and grow together as we strive to live in a manner that is pleasing to God.To assist you in making your way to our campus, driving directions and a map are provided at Directions.
Where do I park? Oak Dale Baptist Church is surrounded by easily accessible parking spaces. Entry to the lot can be made from Auburn Road. Where do I go? Prior to Sunday School we have a social time in the basement.Please feel free to join us for snacks, refreshments and conversation from around 9:15 amto 9:45 am.Each Sunday we have Sunday School classes for all ages see Sunday School classes for more information.We would love to help you find your place at Oak Dale Baptist Church. Where do my kids go? When you know your children are in a loving and safe environment you can relax, allowing you to focus on worship and Bible study. We have Sunday School classes for all ages including children for more information and locations see Sunday School classes. During Worship service nursery service is provided.All other children join the adult service.After the children time, the children are dismissed from the adult service and attend Children?s Church in the Adult 2 classroom just outside the Sanctuary. What are worship services like? Webster defines "worship" as: Wor-ship. 1.reverence or devotion for a deity; religious homage or veneration 2. extreme devotion or intense love or admiration of any kind. Intense love and admiration! Extreme devotion! That?s how we describe worship at Oak Dale Baptist Church. We gather together each week to worship God as a family and to express to Him our love, our thanks, and our devotion. Come be our guest as we worship the Lord together! Our worship services blend the comfort and familiarity of traditional worship with the excitement of a contemporary worship service.Worship music consists of singing of hymns and contemporary music. Members of Oak Dale Baptist Church also worship by giving, and through prayer and Bible study, which is led by Senior Pastor, Erik Davidson. Sound Enhancement Devices Assisted Listening Devices are available during the Worship Service.For assistance, please visit the sound booth at the back of the sanctuary. What do I need to Bring?
Many members and guests find that it's easier and more fulfilling to participate in Bible study when they have their own copy of the Bible with them during worship so that they can underline or highlight particular verses for later study. During worship key Bible verses will be displayed on the overhead screens for those who do not have a Bible with them and for those who carry a different translation.
If you prefer to take simple notes you may prefer to bring a notepad and pen or pencil for taking notes.
However, you do not need to bring anything to Sunday School or Worship Service.
What do I wear? No matter what your personal style, you'll be comfortable at Oak Dale Baptist Church. If you prefer dressy, business, or casual attire, chances are there will be others dressed much like you no matter when you visit. Sure, Sunday mornings are a time when many prefer to dress up a bit, but even if jeans are more your style, you'll be right at home with us.
Preschoolers and children learn while they play. We encourage hands on play so that children are learning through all their senses. Painting and other "messy" activities are also encouraged, so use your own judgment about how dressed up your child is while at church.
What does the church believe? The Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the basis for our statement of faith.We band ourselves together as a body of baptized believers in Jesus Christ personally committed to sharing the good news of salvation to lost mankind.The ordinances of this church are Baptism and the Lord's Supper. How do I become a member? We're glad you're here. You may have questions; we have some answers! What is required for membership at Oak Dale Baptist Church? Our membership requirements are simple: ˇA clear testimony of salvation ˇBeliever's Baptism by Immersion How do I join or make some other commitment to Christ? You may go to the front of the sanctuary at the conclusion of the service and share your decision with one of our pastors. You may also choose to talk with one of the Pastors after the service has concluded about your desire for membership or your need for prayer. A.Baptism. A candidate for baptism, shall be baptized and upon Personal Confession of Faith will become a member of our church. Christians who have not been scripturally baptized by immersion will be received upon their statement of faith in Christ. B.Transferring your membership. A person transferring from another Baptist church may be received by letter and Personal Confession of Faith shall become a member of our church. What about my children? When a child is ready to make a commitment to Christ they may come forward during the invitation. Information about the child?s next step will be shared with the parents. Upon Personal Confession of Faith, the child will become a member of the church. I still have some questions. If we can help, please call 703-754-4784. Thanks again for being our guest.
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