MOBC STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

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2 MOBC STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Our Vision o We seek to be a family of disciples serving and growing together in Christ. o Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit, we minister hope and wholeness to all generations to the glory of God. Our Mission o To Empower Disciples (Matthew 28:18-20) o To Evangelize the Unbeliever (Acts 1:8) o To Encourage Fellowship (Acts 2:42) o To Engage in Outreach (Matthew 25:40) o To Exemplify Stewardship (Genesis 2:15) o To Express Worship (1 Chronicles 16:23-31) Our Core Values o Excellence of Spirit o Preaching & Teaching o Service o Growth o Generosity o Family Wellness o Community Involvement

3 MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, September 11, :45 AM * Call to Worship Harvest time is fast approaching. But we cannot reap what we have not sowed. We serve a great God who gives us abundant blessings. Yet we are often stingy with our time, talent, treasure, and even our praise and worship. Lord, we seek Your face and aspire to be in relationship with you. Holy Spirit, help us to actively serve You and Your people through our discipleship and stewardship. * Evocation Father God, please forgive us of our unwillingness to fully commit to being faithful stewards. Help to open our spiritual eyes and hearts so we may hear and understand Your desires for us. We know we can never match your generosity, but allow our giving and sharing of gifts be pleasing in Your sight. Give us a spirit of generosity and a commitment to stewardship. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen. * Hymn of Praise Lift Him Up No. 420 * Scripture 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 MIT Madeline Bass Choral Call to Prayer Glory to Your Name Morning Prayer Min. Micah T. Benson Greetings Sharing of Gifts Just Want to Praise You Sacred Music Morning Message Pastor Young Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Title: You Get What You Give Invitation to Discipleship Pastoral Observations Benediction * Please stand as you are able.

4 Hallelujah You re Worthy Hallelujah, you re worthy to be praised Hallelujah, you re worthy to be praised I lift my hands, I praise You, Lord I bow my head, I honor You, Lord Hallelujah you re worthy Hallelujah we praise your name Hallelujah so worthy Hallelujah, Lord we lift you up! Worship Songs Glory to Your Name Glory to Your name Glory to Your name Glory to Your name Forever, You are the same We worship and adore You We bow ourselves before You Giving You the glory We ve Come This Far By Faith We ve come this far by faith Leaning on the Lord I m trusting in His holy word He never failed me yet I cried, oh, oh, oh Can t turn around We ve come this far by faith Just the other day I heard a man say He did not believe in God's word But I can truly say the Lord has made a way He's never failed me yet Vamp: Oh, Oh, Oh, can t turn around (repeat) Doxology Praise God from Whom all blessings flow Praise Him, all creatures here below Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

5 Lift Him Up How to reach the masses, men of every birth, For an answer, Jesus gave the key: And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, Will draw all men unto Me. Lift Him up, lift Him up; Still He speaks from eternity: And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, Will draw all men unto Me. Oh! the world is hungry for the Living Bread, Lift the Savior up for them to see; Trust Him, and do not doubt the words that He said, I ll draw all men unto Me. Don t exalt the preacher, don t exalt the pew, Preach the Gospel simple, full, and free; Prove Him and you will find that promise is true, I ll draw all men unto Me. Lift Him up by living as a Christian ought, Let the world in you the Savior see; Then men will gladly follow Him Who once taught, I ll draw all men unto Me.

6 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 6 The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.

7 Sermon Notes 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 NIV You Get What You Give

8 Spiritual Growth Challenge September 2016: Stewardship Week 2 Practice Dates: September 11 th September 17 th Text: He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. (Proverbs 28:19) Thought: Owners have rights and stewards have responsibilities. God has graciously entrusted us with the care taking and development of everything He owns. As stewards we are responsible for managing his holdings according to His expressed desires. A responsible steward labors diligently on his/her land to maximize its harvest. A responsible steward in not given to laziness, quick fixes or fantasies about becoming rich. Patience and composure are personal qualities of a responsible steward. Often patience and composure are difficult to qualities to sustain when it comes to money matters. The good news is that God has sent the Holy Spirit to inspire and empower us to be patient and composed financial stewards. Task: Self-Assessment of Giving What Type of Giver are you? Never (Non-Giver) What would it take to get you to become an Initial Giver? Answer: Once (Initial Giver) What would it take to get you to become a Systematic Giver? Answer: Regular (Systematic Giver) What would it take to get you to become a Proportional Giver? Answer: Tither (Proportional Giver) What would it take to get you to become a Sacrificial Giver? Answer: Generous (Sacrificial Giver) What would it take to keep you here? Answer: _ A Time to Pray: Almighty God, I thank You for all the gifts You have given me: my life, my loved ones, all that I have and all that I am, Most of all I thank You for Jesus, Your son and my Redeemer, who came among us to show us the way to eternal life. Jesus was the perfect steward of Your gifts, showing that complete trust in You is necessary, and that giving of self is a most important part of following Christ. Holy Spirit guide my improvement in my giving practices. As I go through this week Father God, help me to focus on becoming the type of giver You Lord intend for me to be. May the offering of my time, talent, treasures and material resources be made in the same spirit of sacrifice that Jesus taught us by His life and death for us. In Jesus name. Amen. SERVE AND GROW!

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10 MOBC Announcements 2016 Clean Our House! On September 24th we will be having a church-wide clean up. Everybody can participate!! Please see Sabrina Perry or any Trustee to sign up to volunteer! In partnership with the N.A.A.C.P, MOBC will be hosting Voter Registration following service in the Fellowship Hall. Men s Convocation Dance rehearsals will be at 6:30 PM. The entire Dance Ministry will be meeting this Tuesday at 7:00PM. The Transportation Ministry is in need of Volunteer Drivers. Please see Robert Morris for more information. ATTENTION: Women of all ages, come out to the Sister to Sister Ministry gathering in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, September 17th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. We had such a fantastic retreat in June with nearly 100 women in attendance. Let's not lose the mo-

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12 I AM A GIVER! Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 5 Seasons of Giving at MOBC New Year Pre-Summer Summer Fall January February March May June August September October 5 Reasons Year End November December for Giving to MOBC Vision: Giving that helps MOBC to solve the big problems. Need: Giving that helps MOBC to cover operational costs. Ministry: Giving that helps MOBC to fund spiritual growth. Relationships: Giving that helps MOBC to nurture fellowship. Obedience: Giving that helps MOBC to honor God s word. 5 Types of Givers in MOBC Never Given Non-Givers 1 ST Time Givers Initial Giver Regular Givers Systematic Givers Tithers Proportional Givers Generous Givers Sacrificial Givers

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15 Opportunities for Service Sunday Christian Café 8:30am New Disciples Class Small Conf. Room 9:30 am Sunday School Chapel 9:30 am Children s Church 10:45 am Monday Fit 4 Christ 7:00 pm Wednesday FALL REVIVAL Thursday Church Choir Male Chorus 7:30 pm 7:00 pm 8:30 pm Tuesday Dance Men s Convocation Dance Brother 2 Brother Youth Choir Judah Praise 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Friday Saturday CHURCH WIDE CLEAN-UP 9:00am NOTICES IN THE BULLETIN DUE DATE: NOON For calendar items or space requests: information to calendar@mountolivetbc.org To add bulletin announcements info to admin@mountolivetbc.org Sick & Shut In Juanita Allen Main St., 3E Pearline Andrews... St. Joseph s Hospital 127 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY Elsie Belin... Spartanburg, SC Gleanor Carrington Harrison Ave. Leroy Dabbs, Jr.... Putnam Nursing Home Ludingtonville Rd., Holmes, NY Cassandra David Baltic Place Croton-on-Hudson, NY Donald Duren... Veterans Home Montrose, NY Mary Duren... Fieldhome/Seabury 2276 Catherine Street Cecelia Fullenweider... Westledge Nursing Armental Greene Park Street Irene Jones... Westledge Nursing Home Larry McKenzie... Westledge Nursing Home Yvonne Turner East Boulevard Marie Wortham Main Street, Apt. 3L

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