Worship Services. Next Sunday. The Year of Determination. March 17, Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!

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1 Committed to His Will, His Way, and His Word The Year of Determination March 17, 2013 MOBC Core Values 1. Radical Hospitality 2. Passionate Worship 3. Intentional Faith Development 4. Risk Taking Mission & Service 5. Extravagant Generosity MARCH 2013 MINISTRY MEETINGS Mon. 18 Deaconess Ministry Room 6:30 PM Easter Production 7:00 PM Tue. 19 Greeters Ministry Wed. 20 Senior Ministry Conf. 10:00 AM Hope Biblical Counseling Conf. 6:00 PM Thu. 21 Missions Ministry Sat. 23 Men s Prayer Breakfast MP 8:00 AM Mon. 25 Christian Education Ministry Thu. 28 Bereavement Support Min. MP 6:30 PM Fri. 29 Sat. 30 Good Friday Worship Service 7:00 PM Olive Branches Ushers 9:30 AM APRIL 2013 MINISTRY MEETINGS Monday, April 1, 2013 Church Office & Buildings Closed Tue. 02 Trustee Ministry Room 7:00 PM Wed. 03 New Members Ministry Conf. 6:00 PM Thu. 04 Hospitality Ministry Room 6:00 PM Pastoral Relations Ministry Building & Church Office close between 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 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 By the grace of God we have made it to the month of March. March promises to be a wonderful month as we celebrate Women's Day, Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday. I encouraged you not to miss any of the exciting things taking place this month. Stay determined and remember that God is worthy to be praised. Love, Pastor Thompson Worship Services 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Church School & New Members Class 9:30 AM Chicago Avenue Baptist Church 2331 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA Church Anniversary 3:00 PM The Triumphal Entry Next Sunday Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Mark 11:9

2 General Theme For This Quarter: BEYOND THE PRESENT TIME The study this quarter focuses on the theological theme of hope in both the Old and New Testament. In addition, students will consider the resurrection hope of believers, who wait for Christ s return and focus on the hope that Jesus inspired for those who are suffering. We hope that you will join us as we are focusing on: THIS WEEK S LESSON MOBC FAITH DEVELOPMENT!! The Lenten Season February 13 March 30, 2013 (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. THE KINGDOM OF GOD GABRIEL S INTERPRETATION Daniel 8:19 26 UNIT #1 This Old Testament study considers the apocalyptic view of hope found in the book of Daniel. These lessons show the connection between the hope found in Daniel s prophecy and the Christian s resurrection hope. Hope points us toward the future. There were times when Daniel both knew and interpreted dreams, but when he did not understand his vision, Daniel received help from Gabriel to clarify its meaning. NEXT WEEK S LESSON: March 24, 2013 THE LORD S SUPPER Luke 22:14 30 Humans seek to exaggerate their own importance. Jesus said those who serve others will eat the bread and sip the wine at the table He has set for them in heaven. Sermon Highlights: Women s Day Celebration March 10, :00 AM 11:00 AM Rev. Deborah Martin Min. Chandra Atkins Title: Enough is Enough I Surrender All Text: Mark 5:24 29 Romans 12:1 2 Main Idea: The text teaches when The key to living a godly life is to your enough is enough fully surrender to God, but you you must: must: Points: 1) Take internal inventory. 1) Know God. 2) Take action. 2) Fill your mind with Scripture. 3) Take no baggage. 3) Answer the Lord s call. 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 READINGS * MONDAY: Keeping the Passover to the Lord Deuteronomy 16:1 8 * TUESDAY: What Does This Observance Mean? Exodus 12:21 27 * WEDNESDAY: Preparations for the Last Supper Luke 22:7 13 * THURSDAY: Partaking of the Lord s Table 1 Corinthians 10:14 22 * FRIDAY: Showing Contempt for the Church 1 Corinthians 11:17 22 * SATURDAY: Examine Yourselves 1 Corinthians 11:23 32 * SUNDAY: The Last Supper Luke 22:14 30 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 march 2013 Mar. 24 Mar. 29 HealthCare Ministry & VA Blood Services Sponsored Winter Spring Blood Drive After the 8:00 am & 11:00 am Worship Services Good Friday Worship Service The Seven Last Words of 7:00 PM To Pastor Thompson and my Mt. Olive Family: Thank you for your prayers, cards, phone calls, and visits during my illness. I pray that God will continue to bless each of you. Sis. D. Mills To Mt. Olive Baptist Church Extended Family Ministry: Thank you so much for the encouraging card and gift card you sent in November. Your ongoing support and prayers have been helpful and reassuring. I truly appreciate your consideration as I begin closing out my time as a college student. Love, Sis. Loryn Crittendon 3 Mar. 31 Resurrection Day Celebration 6:00 AM Sunrise Service 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Church School Easter Production The Lord is Risen, Indeed 10:00 AM Worship Service New Members Reception On Sunday, April 7, 2013, we will be having a new members reception for all those who have joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Family between July 1, 2012 April 7, The reception will be immediately following the 11:00 am Worship Service in the MP Building. Dear Mount Olive Extended Family Ministry: Thank you very much for the scholarship that you have awarded to me. I greatly appreciate your generosity. I ask that my Mt. Olive family keep me in their prayers as I succeed in my future at Norfolk State University. Thanks you again, Love, Sis. Dymond Tiller To Mt. Olive Baptist Church: Thank you so much for your generous gift of $ to the Disabled American Veterans. We truly appreciate your obvious compassion for our work and your desire to make a real difference in the lives of the disabled veterans we serve! With sincere gratitude, Arthur H. Wilson, National Adjutant To Pastor Thompson and the entire Mount Olive Church family and friends: The family of Linda D. Campbell, thank you for all your support and comforting acts during our loss. The comfort we received provided us with the strength, encouragement and hope that will help us to deal with her passing. We greatly appreciate every card, call, prayer visit, flower, and other contributions that were received. Thank you all sincerely for shearing your kind expression of sympathy and please continue to keep us in your prayers. God Bless! The White and Campbell Families 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 John Harris, Jr. Doris Harris Hazel Morse Alice Mitchell Muriel Coleman Bertha Mesmain Sandra Moore ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS Hospitality Request Form If your Ministry is having an event, or thinking of planning an event that will include any kitchen services for the month of April, please get your Hospitality Request Form in now. The forms are located in the church office in the hospitality mail box. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Sis. Sheri Eldridge. Dorothy Robinson Alma Tarry Frank Threatts, Jr. Bernard Williams Bernice Winston Betty Jo Williams Children and Youth in Grades K 12 We would like to acknowledge all children and youth for their 2nd nine weeks of the school year achievements. If you received Scholar Roll, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Sports or Citizenship Awards for the fourth grading period, please submit a completed Crowning Achievement Form, located on the informational table outside the church office by Sunday, March 31, Certificates will be presented on Sunday, April 7, 2013 during the 11:00am Worship Service. Women s Bible Study Your Beautiful Purpose by Susie Larson Discovering and Enjoying What God Can Do Through You The following is a schedule for the Women s Bible Study on Wednesday 7:00 PM. March 20, 2013 Chapter 2 & 3 Rev. Patricia Ellis March 27, 2013 Chapter 4 & 5 Rev. Donna Mack Tatum April 03, 2013 Chapter 6 Rev. Evelyn Beard

4 Sunday, March 31, 2013 Resurrection Day Celebration 6:00 AM Sunrise Service 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Church School Easter Production The Lord is Risen, Indeed The Lord is Risen Indeed Luke 24:34 10:00 AM Morning Worship Service

5 VOLUNTEER NEEDED HOSPITALITY PLANNER The Hospitality Ministry is in need of a planner who will assist ministry leaders with planning for their events, with preparing and serving food items. If you have the gift of hospitality and a love for serving God s people with a smile, your assistance is needed. Duties include but not limited to the following: Attend monthly Hospitality Ministry meetings and/or training the first Thursday of each month. This will keep the volunteer up to date on upcoming ministry events that require their assistance. Work with individual ministry leaders and members in the planning, shopping, preparation and serving for their events. Ministry leaders will use the same request form used by the Hospitality Ministry to notify this volunteer of their event to provide the required details. Shop for needed food items, prepare or arrange for preparation of food items needed for ministry events. Decorate the required number of tables for the ministry. Notify the Hospitality Ministry of paper product inventory (plates, bowls, cups, napkins and cutlery) needing replacement after each ministry event. Check kitchen after each ministry event to ensure all items listed on the hospitality checklist are marked as complete and the kitchen is clean. Work with families for repast services. This includes ordering and/or picking up food, arranging for servers and/or food preparation. Work with the Nifty After Fifty ministry leadership to plan Senior Day. This includes ordering and/or picking up food, arranging for servers and/or food preparation. If interested in this exciting and rewarding opportunity, please notify the Church Administrator.

6 Events March 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Blood Pressure and Diabetic Screening Worship Services 8:00 am & 11:00 am New Members Class & Church 9:30 am 4 7:00 pm Leadership Council Meeting MP Building 5 7:00 pm Trustee Ministry Room :00 am Senior Adults 6:30 pm Young Adults 6:30 pm Bible Institute :00pm Hospitality Min. Room 139 6:30pm Pastoral Relat. 6:30pm Evangelism Min. Room 138 6:30pm Bereavement Support Min. MP Building :30 pm Church School Women s Day Celebration 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM 6:00 pm Congregational Care Room :30 pm Bible Institute :00 am Health Care Ministry VUU Leadership Conference 17 Worship Services 8:00 am & 11:00 am Church School & New Members Chicago Avenue Baptist Church Church Anniversary 3:00 PM 18 6:30 pm Deaconess Min. Room :00 pm Greeters Ministry :00 am Senior Adults 6:00 pm Hope Biblical 6:30pm Bible Institute 21 6:30 pm Missions Min Palm Sunday Holy Communion 8:00 am & 11:00 am Blood Drive 25 6:30 pm Christian Ed ;30pm Bible Institute 28 6:30 pm Bereavement Support Min. MP Building 29 Good Friday Worship 7:00 PM 30 9:30 am Olive Branches Ushers 31 Resurrection Sunday Sunrise 6am 8:00 am Church School Easter 9:00 am Morning 10:00 am