2012 Theme The Year of Fruitfulness

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1 MOBC Core Values 1. Radical Hospitality 2. Passionate Worship 3. Intentional Faith Development 4. Risk Taking Mission & Service 5. Extravagant Generosity 2012 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. Our Vision Statement March 4, 2012 "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. MARCH 2012 MINISTRY MEETINGS Mon. 05 Leadership Council MP 7:00 PM Nominating 6:15 PM Tue. 06 Presidential Primary Elections Voting 7:00 AM 7:00 PM Wed. 07 Senior Ministry Conf. 10:00 AM Mon. 12 Church School Congregational 6:00 PM Tue. 13 Wedding Ministry WFC Women s 7:00 PM Ministers in Training Conf. 6:00 PM Associate Ministers Conf. 7:00 PM Thu. 15 Deacons Ministry Room 7:00 PM Haiti Volunteer Meeting Fri. 16 Warriors for Christ Women s Weekend Rev. Debra Lynn Haggins 6:00 PM Sat. 17 8:30 AM Rev. Donna Mack Tatum Dr. Jocelyn Henry Whitehead Building & Church Office close between 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday. From the Pastor's Desk God never intended for us to live the Christian life on our own. The Holy Spirit is His supernatural gift to make the new being we have become alive and real. Keep the faith and the faith will keep you. Love, Pastor Thompson TODAY AT MOUNT OLIVE Welcome to the Mt. Olive Family Sharon Barton-Henry Worship 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Church School & New Members 9:30 AM Next Sunday, March 11, 2011 The Healthcare Ministry and Virginia Blood Services are sponsoring a Winter Blood Drive You will be able to donate blood immediately following the 8:00 am or 11:00 am worship services.

2 MOBC FAITH DEVELOPMENT!! 2 General Theme For This Quarter: The spring quarter is an in depth study of John s gospel through the theological lens of creation. Creation is more than God s one time action of bringing the world into existence; it involves God s ongoing action of reconciling and re creating now and in eternity. God s creating Word was, is, and shall be making all things good. We hope that you will join us as we are focusing on: UNIT #1 The Word Was in the Beginning has six lessons. The first two stress the creative power of God s Word and the many nuances of understanding in the meaning behind the Word. Lesson 3 looks at the power of Jesus words to change water into wine, to clear the Temple, to address the longing of the human heart, and to heat. Lesson 4 looks at the power of the Word for salvation. On Palm and Easter Sundays, we look at the death and resurrection of Jesus as recorded in John. THIS WEEK S LESSON: Lenten Season February 22 April 7, 2012 (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. GOD S CREATIVE WORD THE WORD WAS IN THE BEGINNING WISDOM S PART IN CREATION Proverbs 8:22 35 The personification of wisdom I this Scripture describes its importance before Creation. Wisdom is a gift from God that must be accepted by humans. Scripture tells us that God delights in wisdom and our ability to seek and use it in our lives. NEXT WEEK S LESSON: March 11, 2012 THE WORD BECAME FLESH John 1:1 14 Jesus, who was fully human and fully involved in human society, was also personally divine from the beginning and was God s agent in the world, creating and redeeming. Sermon Highlights: February 26, 2012 Sermon Title: The Temptation of Other gods Scriptural Text: Exodus 20:1 7 Main Idea: We re all tempted by other gods. Each one of us has some other gods who want our attention. In order to handle the temptation of other gods in our lives we must: Points: (1) call other gods what they are, other gods (2) not give up just because it s not easy (3) remember true fruitfulness can be found only in God 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: The Beginning of the Year Exodus 12:1 8 * TUESDAY: The Beginning of Wisdom Psalm 111 * WEDNESDAY: In the Beginning, God Genesis 1:1 5 * THURSDAY: From the Foundations of the Earth Isaiah 40:21 26 * FRIDAY: The Beginning of the Gospel Mark 1:1 8 * SATURDAY: Beginning from Jerusalem Luke 24:44 49 * SUNDAY: In the Beginning, the Word John 1:1 14 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!

3 MOBC COMMUNITY NEWS!! Warriors For Christ Women s Ministry Weekend March 16 18, 2012 Theme: Got Lemons? Living a fruitful life Galatians 5:22 23 Join us on Friday night, March 16, 2012 at 6:00 pm for dinner followed by the preached word from Rev. Debra Lynn Haggins. Saturday, March 17, 2012 Breakfast at 8:30 am 9:30 am Workshop with Rev. Donna Mack Tatum 11:00 am 12:30 pm Workshop with Dr. Jocelyn G. Henry Whitehead Mar. 20 Upcoming Events Women s Day Celebration 8:00 am Rev. LaChannue Perry, Associate Minister Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia 11:00 am Rev. Patricia Ellis, Associate Minister Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Glen Allen, Virginia Thank You! To Pastor Thompson and My Entire Mount Olive Family: Many thanks for your prayers, calls and visits during my recovery and rehabilitation. And all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive. Matthew 21:22 My prayer is that God will continue to bless you. Sis. Deloris Mills ATTENTION MEMBERS!!! I am again asking for your help to bless our brothers and sisters in Haiti. For the next several months, would you please donate the following items: * Aspirin, vitamins, cough syrup, ibuprofen tablets, antacid tablets, band aids, hand sanitizer, deodorant and wet wipes. * Flip flops (men, women and children), men s socks, ties, belts * Vegetable seeds: tomatoes, squash, onions, cabbage, corn, beets, carrots, green beans, peppers, (No watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber, pumpkin) THANK YOU again for the 5,410 medicine bottles collected in May God continue to bless you and MOBC for your support and cooperation, as we strive to be a more fruitful church who believes in "Risk Taking Mission and Service." Love you all, Rev. Corbett Young Ambassador Society 3 Brothers Bearing Fruit Men Only Bible Study each Wednesday in March 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. Applicants must meet certain criteria which are on the table outside the church office. All applications must be in by April 15, If there are any question, please see any member of the Deaconess Ministry. INTERCESSORY PRAYER Sick & Shut ins Behold, I an 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 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Location: Choir Room THE NELLIE W. CRUMP THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP Dorothy Robinson Frank Threatts, Jr. Bernard Williams Bernice Winston Betty Jo Williams Mable Williams The Young Ambassador Society Mentoring Program next session will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 6:30pm 8:00pm. The subject is Dating: Can you handle it? Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. (1Timothy 4:12) Please see Bro. Angelo Akins, Kashonna Harvery, or Ashley Washington for more information. The Evangelism Ministry WE are in immediate need for members to assist at the Richmond Juvenile Detention Home One hour per month. Matt 25:36 Naked and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Matt 25 40b Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. For more information see Deac. Phyllis Burrell or Deac. Sandra Anderson. ATTENTION PARENTS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS: GIRLS IN MEDICINE CAMP IN Friday, March 24 25, 2012 The Children and Youth Ministry is sponsoring a Camp In at the Science Museum of Virginia. Middle School girls will work together with women in the medical field to examine significant health topics and explore careers in medicine. The girls will spend the night at the museum and have time to enjoy the exhibits. Bring your blankets and pillows. Chaperones will accompany the girls. Fee: $10 per girl. Contact Rev. Kelly for additional information or to register. The event is being organized by HCA Virginia.

4 MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE INSTITUTE The Bible is God s HISTORY book. It tells us all about the history of the world from the very beginning (Genesis 1:1) to the very end (Revelation 21 22). As we read the Bible we learn that HISTORY is really HIS STORY. History is God s story! As we read the Bible we discover that God has everything to do with history. God has a wonderful plan which He is working out through the centuries. In the Bible we clearly see God working out His plan as He tells us HIS STORY! What is His Story about? For the answer register today for: The Old Testament Survey the Historical Books Part II The History of God s People Israel 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther Date: March 7, 2012 May 23, 2012 (Wednesdays only) Time: 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Registration Donation: $10.00 (covers the cost of class material) Instructor: Sis. Marilyn Coates Registration will be held immediately after the 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM Worship Services outside the church office. For more information please contact Rev. Smith, Sis. Brenda Baskfield or Rev. Simmons.

5 2012 Events Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 6:00pm Pastoral Relations 2 3 9:00 am Ladies Ushers Sanctuary 7:00pm Hospitality Min. 4 Blood Pressure Screening 5 7:00 pm Leadership Council 6:15 pm Nominating Min. 6 Election Day Pres. Primary Voting 7:00 pm Trustee Ministry 7 10 :00 am Senior Adults Daylight Saving Time Blood Drive 9:00 am 2:00 pm Young Adult 4:00 PM 12 6:30 pm Church School 6:00 pm Congregational Care 13 6:30 pm Wedding Min. 7:00 pm WFC Women s Ministry :00 pm Deacons Min. Room 140 6:30pm Haiti Volunteer Meeting :00 am Health Care Min. CPR/AED Training Warriors For Christ Women s Ministry Weekend Theme: Got Lemons? Living a Fruitful Life Galatians 5:22 18 Women s Day Celebration 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM 19 6:30 pm Deaconess Min. 20 7:00 pm Greeters Ministry 7:00 pm Male Ushers Sanctuary :00 am Senior Adults 22 6:00 pm Missions Min Contractual Event 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 25 Holy Communion 8:00 am & 11:00 am 26 6:30 pm Christian Ed. 27 7:00 pm Historical Min. Room Class