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Meet the Leadership
Lon Anthony,
Pastor
Pastor Lon Anthony is a combat veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps from 1984 to 1994. Lon and K-9 Wally retired from the Fairfax County Police Department in January 2020 where Lon last served as a Narcotics K-9 Handler Supervisor.
Lon has been involved in ministry in the Northern Virginia area since 2003. He and his wife, Peggy, served as leaders in children’s and youth ministry, taught Sunday school and assisted in church planting. They have been on missions trips to Kenya, Uganda and Guatemala. Lon continues his studies in Theology at Liberty University. He seeks to teach sound doctrine, inspire and convict Godly living, and encourage people to follow the Lord Jesus Christ more fully.
Paige Manuel,
Worship Leader
Paige returns to Oak Dale, her home church, from Nashville, Tennessee where she studied music team leading, band direction and worship service production with a professional worship team. During this 14 year tenure, she was also a regular lead and background vocalist. Her personal specialties of songwriting, arrangind and harmony are evident in Paige's song selection as Worship Leader. Believing music plays a vital role in opening people's hearts, she is dedicated to providing a fresh, dynamic worship experience each Sunday. An ordained minister, Paige continues her mission of awakening people to proactive soul-centered living with Rewrite Your Story, a process she developed during a life coaching career spanning two decades. Her hobbies include kayaking, dancing, fitness, interior design, writing and spending time with her bestie, Vera, a six pound Yorkie mix.
Maria Wood O'Hara,
Trustee and Treasurer
Maria Wood O'Hara serves as the Treasurer of Oak Dale Church at Vint Hill, as well as a Trustee. Her parents, Bob and Gladys Wood, raised all of their children in Oak Dale Church after being married here themselves in November of 1962. After moving away for 15 years, Maria returned to Virginia and married Patrick O'Hara in this Church in March of 2004. She became the Treasurer in 2012 and in 2021 she became a Trustee after her father left a vacant position upon his passing in December of 2020. She still enjoys her full-time job, after 32 years, at HPE while juggling yoga, fitness classes, dancing and cooking (she is a big foodie) along with taking care of her fur babies, Bandit, Thor, Loki, Sheba, Peaches, Lucky & Little Bear in her spare time.
Eddie Robertson,
Deacon
Proud and faithful member of Oak Dale Church since 2015. Currently serves as Deacon and Guitarist/Vocalist for the Worship Team. Employed by Thomas Somerville Co. in plumbing sales. He has been faithfully married to his wife Lisa for 27 years. He enjoys home projects, playing classical rock on his guitar and fellowship. Eddie says that his faith was instilled as a child , but many times was set aside for his wilder side. At an invitation from his eldest grandson to attend a service at Oak Dale he found something that touched his heart at a time he needed it most. In his own words: "I found a warm and inviting group of people that showed true love and compassion to me and my family. I heard the true word of the Bible, not someone's interpretation. We have found a small church atmosphere where everyone is recognized, greeted and loved as it tells us to do in the Bible." Eddie cites Psalm 118:24, "This is the day the Lord has made." He explains this is what he lives by and doesn't take anything for granted. "Nothing is promised and can be taken in a blink of an eye."
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