Witness is the work that our church does to bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ. At Oakton United Methodist Church this work is done by spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through its outreach programs. First and foremost, is sharing God’s love through its many witnessing ministries that are directed to members and friends of our church and the missions and ministries which touch the lives of people outside our community.

Our Witnessing Ministries have been developed to show members the benefits of participating in our church, rather than just attending a weekly church service. Our members are learning that participation should not be optional but imperative and yield eternal benefits.

The endless opportunities to give gifts of our time, talents, and funds are shown by the journey of our church into God’s Mission through Jesus Christ and our support of the following spiritual missions to our members and friends of our church:

• Stephen Ministry: Counseling those in need.

• Mailbox Ministry: Sending cards, signed by church members, to those who are ill.

• Homebound Communion: Serving the communion elements to those unable to attend church.

• Prayer Calendar: Encourages members to pray for the pastor and leadership of the church

We carry out the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) by sharing our faith in Christ through such missions and programs such as:

• FACETS: Provide emergency and transitional services to homeless families

• Community Helping Others: Donate household items, funds and medical assistance to indigent families in the local community.

• Redbird Mission: Provide necessities of life to those in need in Appalachia.

• Child Rescue Center: Provide food, clothes, housing, medical care and schooling for orphans of the civil war in Sierra Leone, West Africa

• Lay Speakers: Conduct worship services at the Washington House, a senior center in Alexandria.

• The Gideons: Provide funds for the distribution of God’s Word so others might experience new life in Christ

• Rebuilding Together: Repair two homes per year in Northern Virginia by volunteer labor and donated materials

• Our Daily Bread: Provide funds and assist in delivering food items to needy families

• Shepherds Center: Provide funds to assist seniors in the local area

• Heart Havens: Provide funds to help disabled individuals

• Pastor’s Discretionary Fund: Provide funds so our pastor can assist those who come to OUMC requesting temporary help.