The Year of Fruitfulness

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1 July 8, Theme The Year of Fruitfulness Galatians 5:22 23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Against such things there is no law. MOBC Core Values 1. Radical Hospitality 2. Passionate Worship 3. Intentional Faith Development 4. Risk Taking Mission & Service 5. Extravagant Generosity JULY 2012 MINISTRY MEETINGS 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. From the Pastor's Desk The summer heat is upon us, but the mercy and grace of God are more than sufficient to see us through. Be sure to join us each Sunday as we lean about the promises of God. Remember, this summer we are standing on the promises of God! Be blessed and don't forget that God is worthy of the praise. Love, Pastor Thompson Sat. 14 MOI Men s Ministry Men/Boy s Fellowship& Cookout MP 12 Noon Mon. 16 Official Board Meeting Room 7:00 PM Thu. 19 Missions Ministry Room 6:30 PM Haiti Volunteers Meeting Fri. 20 Youth Musical Concert Sat. 21 7:00 PM Trustee Clean up Day 8:00 AM 12 Noon Mon. 23 Quarterly Church Meeting 7:00 PM Wed. 25 Hope Biblical Counseling Conf. 6:00 PM Wed. 26 Evangelism Ministry Sat. 28 July 9 July 11, 2012 Prayer & 6:45 7:00 PM Olive Branches Ushers 9:00 AM Building & Church Office close between 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Church School 8:30 AM New Members Meet and Greet Reception for all those who joined between November 2011 July 8, 2012 MP Building Banquet Hall immediately following the 10:00 am.

2 MOBC FAITH DEVELOPMENT!! General Theme For This Quarter: This quarter s study offers an Old Testament survey following the theme of justice in the early church. This quarter also offers insight into God s ongoing relationship with Israel and all the people He created. We hope that you will join us as we are focusing on: UNIT #2 THIS WEEK S LESSON: PENTECOST May 27 August 25, 2012 (The pulpit attire is red) PENTECOST, the fiftieth day after Easter, comes from the Greek word for fiftieth, pentekoste. Greek speaking Jews called the Jewish Feast of Weeks the Day of Pentecost. Acts 2 tells how the anxious and fearful disciples, who had gathered on the Day of Pentecost, were filled with the Holy Spirit and thereafter preached boldly the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is the day on which the church received the Holy Spirit. COLORS FOR PENTECOST: RED OR RED ON WHITE. RED, THE COLOR OF FIRE, REPRESENTS THE HOLY SPIRIT. GOD CALLS FOR JUSTICE: Old Testament Survey JUSTICE ENACTED The five lessons of Unit II look at the justice of God as it is enacted through some of Israel s righteous leaders. The first lesson considers Samuel. The next three lessons study David and Solomon. The final lesson of the unit examines the judicial reforms carried out under Jehoshaphat. DAVID EMBODIES GOD S JUSTICE 2 Samuel 23:1 7; 1 Chronicles 18:14 People want to have a meaningful existence. Acknowledging God s authority in our lives enables us to become the person God created us to be. NEXT WEEK S LESSON: July 15, 2012 SOLOMON JUDGES WITH WISDOM AND JUSTICE 1 King 3:16 28; 2 Chronicles 9:8 People need a just and wise mediator when life presents unjust situations. Because of Solomon s relationship with God, he was able to make just and wise choices. Sermon Highlights: July 1, 2012 Sermon Title: In The Morning Scriptural Text: Psalm 5:1 3 Main Idea: God is available to hear us every morning. This promise of God to hear our prayer challenges and allows us to: Points: (1) See our time with God as a priority. (2) Experience His peace. (3) Work in our purpose. For the full message order a CD or DVD of the service from the Media Ministry. CDs $5.00; Double CDs $7.00 ; VHS $15.00; DVDs $12.00 DAILY BIBLE READING * MONDAY: A Prayer for Wisdom Ephesians 1:15 23 * TUESDAY: The Lord Loves Justice Psalm 37:27 34 * WEDNESDAY: Jedidiah Beloved of the Lord 2 Samuel 12:20 25 * THURSDAY: Solomon Anointed Israel s King 1 Kings 1:28 37 * FRIDAY: Grace for a Competitor 1 Kings 1:41 53 * SATURDAY: Solomon s Unsurpassed Wisdom 1 Kings 4:29 34 * SUNDAY: Solomon Puts Wisdom into Practice 1 Kings 3:16 28; 2 Chronicles 9:8 HOW TO ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST INTO YOUR HEART 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 someone else what Jesus has done in your life! 2

3 MOBC COMMUNITY NEWS!! Upcoming Events JULY Youth Revival July 9 July 11, 2012 Theme: Don t Stop Believing, You re in the Right Place Hebrew 11:6 Prayer & 6:45 7:00 PM Mon. 9 Rev. George Brown, Min. of Children & Youth Fifth Street Baptist Church, Richmond, VA Tue. 10 Rev. Charles Dabney First Zion Baptist Church, Caroline County, VA Wed. 11 Rev. Melodye Cutler, Associate Minister Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Glen Allen, VA 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 Walter Baskerville Doris Harris Penny Marshall Hazel Morse Alice Mitchell Muriel Coleman Saturday, July 14, 2012 MEN OF IMPACT MEN S MINISTRY MEN & BOY S BASKETBALL FELLOWSHIP & COOKOUT Join us in a game of basketball at the North Richmond YMCA 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Following the basketball games, come join us at Mt. Olive for a cookout and more fun and fellowship time. We will also have a guest speaker to feed us spiritually. If you are interested in playing on a team, please contact Raymond Tatum at or sign up on the sheet on the table in the education wing. Sandra Moore Dorothy Robinson Frank Threatts, Jr. Bernard Williams Bernice Winston Betty Jo Williams To Pastor Thompson, Rev. Ruth Frazier, Sis. Evelyn Fells, Sis. Carolyn Taylor, and the entire Mt. Olive Family: Thank you so much for words of encouragement, prayers, visits, cards, calls, and gifts. May God bless each one of you. Sis Blanche Oliver Thank you to all the Music & Arts Ministries and the Hard of Hearing Ministry for participating in the program Dancing in the Spirit. We could not have done it without you. A special thank you to Sis. Rosiland Ruffin & Sis. Adrienne Westbrook for decorating the MP Building. We look forward to doing this again next year. May God bless each and everyone of you. Rev. Marcus Lee, Sr., Minister of Music & Arts Trustee Clean Up day It is Annual Trustee Clean Up Day again at the church. On Saturday, July 21, 2012, from 8:00 AM to 12 Noon, the Trustee Ministry will begin spring cleaning in the Main Building. Ministries and employees are asked to assist in this effort by tidying up their areas (sanctuary, classrooms, choir room, nursery, work room, offices, baptistery, cry room, media room, etc.) and identifying items for disposal. If you wish to have items discarded, please provide the Church Administrator with a list and label the item(s) with the word Discard. Thanking you in advance for assisting us with this project. Trustee Ministry, Bro. Reamous Gunn, Chair ATTENTION!! Please be mindful of the NO PARKING in the designated fire lanes along the curbs on the church grounds. Parking in the No Parking areas presents risk for emergency vehicles that might need clear access to our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation. CASUAL DRESS SUNDAYS MOBC will enjoy the comfort of casual dressing during the months of July and August. Please be mindful of the Church and who we represent as members of the Body of Christ. To help us determine what is/is not appropriate, please use the following guidelines when selecting appropriate casual dress: Choose clothing that is comfortable, yet communicates a positive message, casual does not mean sloppy, avoid clothing that is too revealing or tight fitting. Scripture Reference: Whether therefore ye eat, or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. (1Corinthians 10:31)

4 MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CIVIC MINISTRY The Civic Ministry is proud to announce our participation in the Henrico County NAACP Henrico Ministers Conference Voter Registration & NAACP Membership Drive Initiative. This is your opportunity to prepare yourself, and members of your household who are 18 years of age (or will be 18 yrs. of age by November 6, 2012) and older, for the Presidential Election. If you have not registered to vote or had a change of address, stop by the voter registration table in the Narthex, or outside the church office, and prepare yourself for this life changing election. Information and application forms for restoration of voting rights, and absentee voting for those who cannot get to the polls on Election Day, will also be available. In the past century, our fore parents stood united in their mission to be heard through democracy s power THE VOTE; and the opposition they face buckled under the power of their united strength. Please join us in honoring them and the NAACP s tradition of activism and perseverance by defending and exercising our right and privilege to Vote! The NAACP, while it has won many victories, the times ahead are critical. Membership helps the NAACP have the resources to close the gap in the staggering statistics that so clearly attest to the racial disparities that still exist in our county. Our best hope for protecting the freedom of people and advancing the gains of the NAACP is by becoming a member, renewing memberships, and vowing to be more active, more vocal, and more visible. Stop by the membership table in the Narthex or outside the church office for an application. The Membership dues for adults is $30.00 and for youths $15.00 or $ The dues help to support the work of the national office and the Henrico County Branch. The NAACP needs your support, please join today! Thank you for your support and participation! VERY IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER!!!! September 21, 2012.Absentee Voting Begins October 15, Last Day to Register to Vote (by 5:00PM) October 27, 2012.In Person Absentee Voting (9:00AM 5:00PM) October 30, 2012.Deadline to Apply for Absentee Ballot (by 5:00PM) November 3, Last Day of In Person Absentee Voting (9:00AM 5:00PM) November 5, Emergency Absentee Voting (9:00AM 5:00PM) November 6, 2012.Election Day For more information please contact Sis. Karen Robinson, Civic Ministry Chair, at or Rev. Deborah Simmons, President, Henrico Ministers Conference, at

5 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Baby Dedication Church Office Closed 5 Hospitality Ministry Room 6:00 PM 6 7 Ladies Ushers 9:00 AM Music & Arts Ministries Dance Recital MP 4:00 PM 8 New Members Reception MP PM Deacons Ministry YOUTH REVIVAL Room 7:00 PM THEME: Don t Stop Believing, You re in the Right Place! 7:00PM Nightly Prayer & Praise 6:45 Rev. George Brown Rev. Charles Dabney Rev. Melodye Cutler Fifth St. Baptist Church First Zion Baptist Church Mt. Olive Baptist Church Men & Youth Ministries MP Noon Ordination Council Conf. 9:00 AM am 16 Official Board Meeting Room 7:00 PM :00 am Morning Prayer 6:30 pm Prayer/Praise 7:00 pm CYM Bible Study 7:00 pm Bible study 7:00 pm New Members Class 19 Missions Ministry Room 6:30 PM Haiti Volunteers 20 Youth Musical Concert Sanctuary 7:00 PM 21 Trustee Clean up 9:00 12 Noon 22 & Holy Communion 23 CHURCH MEETING MP 7:00 pm :00 am Morning Prayer 6:00 pm Hope Biblical 6:30 pm Prayer/Praise 7:00 pm CYM Bible Study 7:00 pm Bible study 7:00 pm New Members Class 26 Evangelism Ministry Olive Branches Ushers AM