The HWY 52W, Crossett, AR PH FAX

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1 The MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH HWY 2W, Crossett, AR 7163 PH FAX Volume 28, Number 4 APRIL 218 mobc@theolivechurch.org

2 From the Pastor "Jesus Christ did the things God wanted him to do. And because of that, we are made holy through the sacrifice of Christ s body. Christ made that sacrifice one time - enough for all time." Hebrews 1:1 (Easy-to-Read Version) It's EASTER SUNDAY! Jesus died on the cross and rose three days later so that we could walk in personal relationship with Him and do things His way! God's will and way is always perfect. There's no doubt about that. Do you trust that truth? Well, if we don't trust God's will and way, His desires, and His leading, then what's the alternative? The alternative is that we follow satan. I know that sounds rough. But if we're not for God, then we're against Him, right? I'm going to share something that someone once shared with me. It gets to the point of being on the enemy's side instead of God's side. The Devil's Beatitudes BLESSED are they who are easily offended, for they get angry and quit church. BLESSED are they who do not give their tithes to carry on God's work and mission, for they are my helpers. BLESSED is he who professes to love God but hates his brother, for he will be with me forever. BLESSED are the troublemakers, for they shall be called the children of the devil. BLESSED is he who has no time to pray, for he shall be easy prey for me. BLESSED are they who are too tired and busy to assemble with the church on Sundays, for they are my best workers. BLESSED are they who are bored with the minister's mannerisms and mistakes, for they will get nothing out of the sermon. BLESSED is the church member who expects to be invited to his own church, for he is very important to me. BLESSED are they who do not meet with the church on Sunday, for they cause the world to say "the church is failing." I thought we would all enjoy that. But I also hope we will let the truth of that sink in. This Easter, whose side are you on? I love each of you. Happy Easter and may the Resurrected Lord fill your heart with His love, joy, grace, and peace! I love each of you. Notice from our Chairman of Deacons: Please call the office if you have church keys so that we may have an accurate list. Thank you. The Lord s Supper Sunday, April 8 Morning Worship In HIM, Business Meeting 6 PM, Sunday, April 1, 218

3 The Great Surprise... Jesus is Alive!! Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, March 31, 11 AM. Donations of candy filled eggs are needed to help make this event a success. Bring any donation to the church office. Too Cool For Sundae School! Sunday, April 8, 9:1 AM. Invite a friend for an Ice Cream Sundae during Sunday School! DiscipleKid Weekend- FEARLESS! April 2-22 (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday). 2 Timothy 1:7. Cost is $3. Sign up by April 11. For 3rd-6th graders. F.R.O.G.s Mystery Trip. Sunday, April 29. K-6th grade. $2 (For Righteous Girls Only) Johnny s Pizza Cards For Sale - $1 Proceeds will help children attend CentriKid Camp this summer. To purchase, please see Regina Hodge. For His Kids- to our APRIL Stars: Kason Wooten - 4/2 Balyn Brockwell - 4/16 Derek King - 4/22 James Phillips - 4/2 Fathom Hickman - 4/27

4 COME JOIN US Sundays 9:1 AM- Prayer Breakfast 1:2 AM- Worship 4 PM- Worship Team Practice PM- Bible Study 6 PM- Discipleship Training Wednesdays PM- Worship Team Practice 6 PM-8 PM Staying SALTY! Youth Worship Team Practice is PM on Wednesdays and 4 PM on Sundays. Youth Discipleship Training will begin at PM, Sunday, April 8. Youth Led Evening Worship for Children will be held upstairs in the Youth area at 6 PM, April 8. No drinks are allowed in open containers in the FOB!!! Monthly Visitation with our Homebound Monday, April 2, 9 AM Monthly Potluck Regular Potluck Monday, April 9, 11:3 AM MOBC s turn to provide lunch for the Baptist Collegiate Ministry in Monticello is Wednesday, April 2. Contact Betty Willis or Bro. Eric to volunteer your help or to provide food. Please have your food at the church by 8:3 AM. Thanks!

5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat PM Services Dismissed Too Cool for Sunday School Ice Cream Sundae 9 AM Young@Heart Homebound Ministry Deadline to sign up for Disciple Kid AM Worship Flying Blind (Billy Graham Film) 4 PM Deacons 6 PM Business Meeting 11:3 AM Young@Heart Potluck Night of Personal Worship PM Service Regina Hodge 3:3 PM 4th Monday Worship at Stonegate BCM Meal in Monticello ACBA Ladies Beech Springs Retreat Disciple Kid 2th-22nd Fearless Disciple Kid 29 3 F.R.O.Gs Mystery Trip PM th Sunday Singing and Potluck Hosea 1:12

6 Mt. Olive Baptist Church 133 Hwy 2 W Crossett, AR 7163 THE MESSENGER - PRINTED MONTHLY Return Service Requested SYMPATHY The staff & church family of Mt. Olive Baptist Church expresses sincere & heart Ronnie Bowen s Family Vaisa Honeck s Family Mary Terrell s Family THANK YOU Thank you notes have been received from the following and are on the bulletin board: Cathy Barden From dusk to dawn, from start to finish, from death to life, from the cross to the throne... VOLUNTEERS SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Carol Baugnet SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Paige Grissom SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Helen Stagg SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Heather Rial SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Anita Wilcox April Deacon Visitation Rusty McCone, Larry Land STEWARDSHIP Receipts on 3/4 Receipts on 3/11 Receipts on 3/18 Receipts on 3/2 6,99.2 4,94.2 4,21. 4, For I Know That My Redeemer Liveth. Job 19:2 CHURCH STAFF ERIC S. HODGE, Pastor SCOTT SASSER, Min. Music / Worship REGINA HODGE, Min. Children / Preschool WESLEY LAFOON, Min. to Students LEAH HENDRIX, Church Secretary MELINDA FERGUSON, Fin./Asst. Secretary MELISSA JONES, Building Supervisor VITAL SIGNS/MARCH SUNDAY General Officers Preschoolers Children Youth Adults New Members Visitors TOTAL DISCIPLESHIP ENR