His Love Endures Forever. We give God the praise for all of the spiritual growth and blessings received during the Year of Increase.

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1 Committed to His Will, His Way, and His Word March 1, 2015 Our Vision Statement "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Luke 4:18-19 (NKJ) It is the vision of Mt. Olive to be a church that is intentional in its efforts to identify and meet the needs of broken, hurt and oppressed people in the greater Glen Allen area through the message and ministry of Jesus Christ MOBC Core Values Radical Hospitality Passionate Worship Intentional Faith Development Risk-Taking Mission & Service Extravagant Generosity MARCH 2015 MINISTRY MEETINGS Mon. 02 Leadership Council MP 7:00 PM Girl Scouts All 6:00 PM Tue. 03 Trustee Meeting Room 7:00 PM Easter Play Rehearsal Room 6:30 PM New Members Ministry Meeting Conf. 6:00 PM Thu. 05 Pastoral Relations Room 6:30 PM Mon. 09 Congregational Care Ministry Room 6:00 PM Sunday School Meeting Room 6:30 PM Children & Youth Ministry Room 7:00 PM Tue. 10 Historical Ministry LEJ 6:00 PM Easter Play Rehearsal Room 6:30 PM Thu. 12 SFTJ Women s Ministry Room 7:00 PM 2015 Theme: The Year of Philippians 3:13 (NKJV) I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 13 Brethren, We give God the praise for all of the spiritual growth and blessings received during the Year of Increase. Now, let's take that growth and those blessings and move forward! God bless you and Happy New Year! Pastor Thompson Today At Mount Olive 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Members Class 9:30 AM His Love Endures Forever

2 2 MOBC FAITH DEVELOPMENT!! HOW TO ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST The Lenten Season INTO YOUR HEART February 18 April 4, 2015 The Pulpit Attire is Purple Lent: The forty days are taken from the days of temptations and fasting Jesus spent in the wilderness. The forty days extend from Ash Wednesday to Easter Eve and contains six Sundays. Theme For This Quarter: THE SPIRIT COMES This quarter has three units tracing God s work through the Holy Spirit to empower disciples for the Christian faith. UNIT 1: THE PLEDGE OF GOD S PRESENCE This is a five lesson study of John s Gospel with a concluding lesson from Mark s Gospel. These studies focus on Jesus teaching about and promise of the Holy Spirit. NEXT WEEK S LESSON: March 8, 2015 Jesus Promises an Advocate John 14:15-26 Sometimes people know what is right but struggle to follow through as they should. What motivates one to make the right choices? Jesus said that He would send the Holy Spirit to help His followers love God and live according to God s commandments. MONDAY: Is There No Balm in Gilead? Jeremiah 8:18-22 TUESDAY: No One to Comfort Me Lamentations 1:17-21 WEDNESDAY: Where is Your God! Isaiah 40:1-10 THURSDAY: This is My Comfort Psalm 119:49-64 FRIDAY: The Shepherd s Comfort Psalm 23 SATURDAY: When the Advocate Comes John 15:18-26 SUNDAY: An Advocate with You Forever John 14:15-26 Sermon Highlights: Perhaps while reading the announcements you realized you have never made a Christian commitment. Don t delay that decision! We encourage you to embrace God s love today and receive the salvation that only Jesus Christ gives. Here are five simple steps you can take to find assurance of salvation. 1. Recognize your need. The Bible tell us that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Rom. 3:23) All of us are sinners, and we must admit our need for a Savior. 2. Repent of your sins. Our sins create a wall that separates us from God. By confessing our sins and turning from them, you will find forgiveness. The Bible promises: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). 3. Believe in Jesus. God sent His only Son to die so that He could pay for all our sins. Put your faith in Him and believe in His power to save you. The Bible says, For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life (John 3:16). 4. Receive His salvation. God has given us a great gift in His Son, but we must receive His gift. Thank Him for loving and forgiving you, and ask Him to live in your heart. His promise to us is clear: But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God (John 1:12). 5. Confess your faith. The Bible assures us: If you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Rom. 10:9). You have been born again and are now part of God s family. Tell some one else what Jesus has done in your life! February 22, 2015 Title: Enough To Go Forward Text: 2 King 4:1-7 Main Idea: This story of the widow s oil teaches us that we do have enough to go forward. The woman gave: Winter 2015 semester now in session. Points: 1) An honest answer. 2) A desperate answer. 3) A personal answer. For the full message order a CD or DVD of the service from the Media Ministry. CDs $5.00; Double CDs $7.00; DVDs $10.00 Class meets every Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM 8:00 PM in the MP Building Classroom #1. This quarter the study focuses on the book of Acts: the development of the early church, the life and missionary journey of Paul, and the geographical and social backgrounds. Instructor: Marilyn E. Coates

3 3 MOBC COMMUNITY NEWS!! Mar. 13 Sat. 14 Mar. 15 Women s Day Weekend Activities Praise Dance and Mime Instructor SFTJ Women s Ministry sponsoring Women s and Girls Game Night MP 7:00 PM Women s Day Weekend Breakfast Bakers Crust Carytown 3553 West Cary Street, Richmond, 9:00 AM Women s Day Celebration 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Theme: Celebrating Women Moving Forward Philippians 3:12-17 Rev. Zynora Manson, Associate Minister Seven Pines Baptist Church, Sandston, VA Mt. Olive Baptist Church is seeking an experienced Praise Dance and Mime Instructor. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: overseeing and teaching of praise dance and mime routines for women and/or girls appropriate for worship; coordinating and assisting dancers at performances; prepare ministry participants to minister through mime; maintain monthly rehearsal schedule; serve as the liaison between the dancers and Music Ministry and serve as a member of the dance ministry leadership team. Minimum qualifications/requirements: knowledge of dance/choreography; spiritual maturity; and excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Preferred candidate will have 2-3 years of experience. Application deadline: March 13, March 29, 2015 Super Sunday Worship Celebration Palm 10:00 AM Rev. Marcus Lee, Sr., Pastor New Fork Baptist Church, Palmyra, VA Members 8:30 AM Vegetable seeds are needed for Haiti. Please place your donated seeds in the box on the table in the education wing. With much appreciation, Rev. Corbett INTERCESSORY PRAYER Sick & Shut-ins Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me? Jeremiah 32:27 William Barber Muriel Coleman Mildred Hardy John Harris, Jr. Doris Harris Alice Mitchell Bertha Mesmain Sandra Moore Dorothy Robinson Alma Tarry Rev. Violet Watson Bernice Winston Betty Jo Williams Michael Wilson Applications may be sent to the following: Mt. Olive Baptist Church 8775 Mt. Olive Avenue Glen Allen, Virginia Or ed to: mobcsec@yahoo.com Or fax to: (804) For more information, please call (804) THE NELLIE W. CRUMP-THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP The Women s Auxiliary to the Deacons Conference of Richmond and Vicinity will be awarding scholarships to deserving students who are planning to attend college. The goal is to give two one thousand dollar scholarships. Applicants must meet certain criteria and fill out an application. All information along with the application is on the information table in the education wing. Applications must be in by April 15, If there are any questions, please see any member of the Deaconess Ministry. COMMUNITY FOOD GIVEAWAY SCHEDULE 11:00 AM 11:30 AM EVERY MONDAY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY Zip Codes: 23227, 23228, & th Saturday USDA households ONLY. Free to All MOBC Members! Seniors Ages 60 Plus Free food boxes will be distributed to SENIORS ONLY living in Henrico County Zip Codes 23227, 23228, & every 3rd Wednesday from 11:00 11:30 AM.

4 Sun 1 Blood Pressure Screening 8 Mon 2 Leadership Council 3 4 6:00 pm Girl Scouts Rm & Nursery 7:00 pm Trustee Min. - Room 138 7:00 pm Chosen Generation - Choir Room MP 7:00 pm 6:00 pm Children & Youth Min. - Conf. Room 6:00 pm Historical Ministry- Library 6:30 pm Sunday School Meeting Room 137 7:00 pm Women s Day Choir Rehearsal 15 Women s Day Celebration Rev. Zynora Manson, AM Seven Pines Baptist Church 16 6:00 pm Girl Scouts Rm & Nursery 17 6:30 PM Deaconess Ministry - Room Holy Communion & 6:30 pm Christian Education - Conf. Room Worship Service 10:00 am Rev. Marcus Lee, Pastor, New Fork Baptist Church Palmyra, VA Members 8:30am 7:00 pm SFTJ Women s Min. MP Building 29 Palm Sunday Wed 6:00am Morning Prayer 10 :00am Senior Adults 6:00pm New Members Min. Prayer & Praise Adult CYM New Members Class 6:00 pm Congregational Care Ministry - Room 139 Tue 30 6:00 pm Girl Scouts Meeting - Room Thu 5 6:30 PM Pastoral Relations- Room 137 Fri :00 pm Women s Day Choir Rehearsal 12 Morning Prayer Prayer & Praise Adult Young Adult Bible Study CYM New Members Class 7:00 pm Deacons Ministry- Room 140 7:00 pm Women s Day Choir Rehearsal SFTJ Women s Ministry sponsor Women s & Girls Game Night MP 7:00 PM :30 pm Missions Ministry - Room 137 Begins :00am 6:00am 6:00pm 25 6:00am Morning Prayer Hope Biblical Coun. Prayer & Praise Adult CYM New Members Class Morning Prayer Prayer & Praise Adult Young Adult Bible Study CYM New Members Class Sat 7:00 pm SFTJ Women s Min. - Room :00am Senior Adults - Conf. Room SFTJ Women s Ministry Coffee House Bible Study 7:00 PM VUU Church Leadership VUU 8:30 AM SFTJ Women s Ministry Breakfast at 9:00 AM 21 9:00 am HealthCare Ministry - Room :00 am Olive Branches Ushers Sanctuary

5 10 Superfoods Healthier Than Kale In the world of marketing, image is everything. If you're James Franco or Roger Federer or Taylor Swift, your name and face can be used to sell anything from phones to watches to perfume -even if you're not necessarily famous for the your tech-savvy, your promptness, or the way you smell. In the food world, the biggest celebrity of all might be kale -- the Shakira of salads, the Lady Gaga of leafy greens. It's universally recognized that kale anything--kale chips, kale pesto, kale face cream -- instantly imparts a health halo. Even 7-Eleven is making over its image by offering kale cold-pressed juices. And yes, kale has plenty of benefits -- including high levels of folate and more calcium, gram for gram, than a cup of milk. Still, kale's actually not the healthiest green on the block. In fact, in a recent report published by the Centers for Disease Control that ranked 47 "powerhouse fruits and vegetables," kale placed only 15th (with points out of 100 for nutrient density)! Here's a roundup of the 10 leafy green cousins that researchers say pack a greater nutritional wallop. Here are your 10 Superfoods. Eat em and reap the benefits! Superfood # 1 - Watercress Superfood # 2 - Chinese Cabbage Superfood # 3 - Chard Greens Superfood # 4 - Beet Greens Superfood # 5 - Spinach Superfood # 6 - Chicory Superfood # 7 - Leaf Lettuce Superfood # 8 - Parsley Superfood # 9 - Romaine Superfood # 10 - Kale HEALTHCARE MINISTRY

6 1. Age Targeted Teaching: Where else can your kids get Biblical instruction that's focused toward their developmental abilities? 2. Friends: In Sunday School, your child will build positive friendships with their peers by discovering God's Word together. 3. It's Fun: Sunday School is not Disney Land, but our teachers do work hard to teach the Bible in ways that are relevant and fun for kids. 4. Spiritual Mentors: A dedicated teacher can be a Christian role model who supports you and helps inspire the faith of your child. 5. Systematic Bible Learning: Our curriculum is designed to give a broad foundation, so children will understand how all the parts of Scripture point to Christ. 6. Praying Teachers: Our teachers consistently pray for your child's faith to grow. Coming to Sunday School gives another occasion for God to answer those requests. 7. Big Reward For a Small Investment: If you're already coming to church, just come a little earlier or stay a little later. 8. Send the Right Message: Making Sunday School a priority shows your kids that God's Word really does matter. 9. Adult Bible Fellowship: While the children enjoy their class, you can fellowship with other adults in your own Bible study group. 10. Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV): Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.