The Soul Seekers of Mechanicsville Sis. Linda Witherspoon, New Mt. Calvary Holiness. Pastor Thompson. Worship Services 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

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1 Committed to His Will, His Way, and His Word 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 o f 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 OCTOBER 2014 MINISTRY MEETINGS Mon. 13 Congregational Care Room 6:00 PM Sunday School Teachers Room 6:30 PM Tue. 14 Official Board Meeting MP 7:00 PM Historical Ministry LJ 6:00 PM Wed. 15 Revival Broad Rock Baptist Church 5106 Walmsley Blvd, Richmond, VA Pastor/Choir/Ushers/Congregation Prayer & 7:00 PM Worship 7:15 PM Thu. 16 Deacons Ministry Room 7:00 PM Sat. 18 HealthCare Ministry Room 9:00 AM Boy Scouts Room 9:30 AM Mon. 20 Deaconess Ministry Conf. 6:30 PM Girl Scouts Rooms , 6:30 PM 2014 Theme The Year of Increase October 12, Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. During this year of increase we are thanking God for spiritual growth in our lives. Spiritual growth is more of Christ being expressed through less of you. As you seek to grow remember the words of the Apostle Paul, "I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:14). Keep pressing and thanking God for the increase in your life! Pastor Thompson Worship Services 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Sunday School & New Members Class 9:30 AM featuring The Soul Seekers of Mechanicsville Sis. Linda Witherspoon, New Mt. Calvary 3:00 PM

2 KINGDOMTIDE MOBC FAITH DEVELOPMENT!! August 31 November 29, 2014 (The Pulpit attire is Green) We are in the season of KINGDOMTIDE, the color of KINGDOMTIDE is GREEN. The color GREEN symbolizes growth. KINGDOMTIDE runs from August 31 until Advent. KINGDOMTIDE is the newest of the seasons, dating no farther back than the late 1930 s. KINGDOMTIDE gives place for due attention to the eternal presence of Christ and His Kingship with the parallel emphasis upon our stewardship. Its emphasis on the kingship of Christ and His kingdom, challenges us in our daily lives and in every area of our existence. Theme For This Quarter: SUSTAINING HOPE The study of this quarter is an examination of prophetic literature, as well as material from the wisdom book of Job, on the subject of hope. It highlights the prophecies concerning restoration and return of the people of Israel from exile and the declarations of Job as examples of sustaining hope through communal and individual hardship and sufferings. NEXT WEEK S LESSON: October 19, 2014 HOPE COMPLAINS Job 24:1, 9-12, There are times when it seems as though the wicked people in the world get all the breaks and cannot be stopped from doing terrible things. Job complained that God supported the evil ones, though only for a while. At the same time he affirmed that God saves the needy and gives the poor hope in their struggles. * MONDAY: Set a Time to Remember Me Job 14:7-13 * TUESDAY: You Destroy the Hope of Mortals Job 14:14-22 * WEDNESDAY: Why is My Pain Unending? Jeremiah 15:10-18 * THURSDAY: Our Hope is in God Jeremiah * FRIDAY: Shelter from the Storm Psalm 55:1-8 * SATURDAY: I Call Upon God Psalm 55:12-23 * SUNDAY: The Poor and the Mighty Job 24:1, 9-12, 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 some one else what Jesus has done in your life! 2 Sermon Highlights: October 5, 2014 Title: A Negative Situation Text: John 6:1-14 Main Idea: Jesus can take your negative situation and work miracles. In dealing with a negative situation Jesus: Points: 1) Gives us direction. 2) Gives us an opportunity. 3) Gives us an example. 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 TEACHING THE CHURCH BIBLICAL STUDIES The fall session of the MOBC Bible Institute will resume on Wednesday, October 1st at 6:30 PM. Class will meet 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!! October is Oct. 21 Quarterly Church Meeting MP 7:00 PM Oct. 25 Annual Fall Church Conference Theme: Increasing our Fruitfulness Through: Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk Taking Missions and Extravagant Generosity. 2 Peter 3:18 Guest Facilitator: Bro. Ron Keith, President, Cross Dynamics MP 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Oct. 29 Harvest Festival MP 7:00 PM The Best Harvest Festival Ever will take place on Wednesday, October 29th from 6:00 PM until 8:15 PM in the MP Building. We are asking parents and friends to donate candy for this event. This year we are also asking the children (and parents) to select costumes that are based on heroes from the bible or characters from nature. i.e. a ladybug, bear, and/or pumpkin. Please help the CYM make this, The Best Harvest Festival Ever. Thank you for your help and can t wait to see you there! October is Clergy Appreciation Month and the perfect time to commit to praying for and encouraging our ministers on a regular basis. God s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, we are told: And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love. As we celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month join me in thanking God for our Ministerial Staff. Rev. Evelyn Beard Rev. Janice B. Corbett Rev. Melodye Cutler Rev. Donald Edwards Rev. Lori Edwards Rev. Larry Ellis Rev. Patricia M. Ellis Rev. Kelly A. Evans Rev. Dr. AnnaMarie Franklin Rev. Ruth Frazier Rev. Youlande Jennings Rev. Lloyd Jones Rev. Natalie Y. Jones Rev. Marcus A. Lee Rev. Dru Roane Rev. Allison D. Roldàn Rev. Deborah A. Simmons Rev. Dr. Donna Mack-Tatum Rev. Mildred Taylor Rev. Violet R. Watson Rev. Robert L. Williams Some super exciting news regarding MOBC Blood Drive. But first, praise God for all the wonderful donors and for those who were willing but unable to donate. Out of that 29 donors, 26 of those will go directly to help assist someone in crisis with Sickle Cell Anemia. Out of those 29 there were 8 rare donors. We are talking on a molecular-level rare. That is an unheard of statistic!!! Our efforts are saving lives. PRAISE GOD!!! Did you know? Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. Did you know? Breast cancer can occur in men. Over 2,000 men are diagnosed each year. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month serves as a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, friends, and individuals to get involved. To show your support to finish the fight to finding a cure, we are asking everyone to please wear something pink on each Sunday during the month of October. Examples: clothing, jewelry, scarf, nail polish, neckties, etc. Informational materials will be available on 2nd Sunday in the Narthex after 8 and 11 o clock services. INTERCESSORY PRAYER COMMUNITY FOOD GIVEAWAY SCHEDULE Remember, we re celebrating The Best Harvest Festival Ever The CYM 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 Frank Threatts, Jr. Bernice Winston Betty Jo Williams Michael Wilson 11:00 AM 11:30 AM EVERY MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Zip Codes: 23227, 23228, & 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 Mount Olive Baptist Church 8775 Mt. Olive Avenue Glen Allen, VA Phone: (804) Fax: (804) Church Website: Est Staff Directory Rev. Darryl G. Thompson, Pastor (804) (H) (Pastor) - pastorthompson@mobcva.org Church Administrator: Trustee Robin G. Roane Churchadm@mobcva.org Office Administrator: Rev. Allison D. Roldán (Office ) - mobcsec@yahoo.com ON CALL OCTOBER 2014 Deacon on Call Edward Jefferson Freddie Oliver Deaconess on Call Rhonda Dunigan Sheila Brown Trustee on Call Minister of Music: Rev. Marcus A. Lee ministerofmusic@mobcva.org Reamous Gunn James Jackson Alfred Smith Director of Christian Ed.: Rev. Deborah A. Simmons deborahasimmons@aol.com Rev. Donna Mack-Tatum Minister of Children/Youth: Rev. Kelly A. Evans Kelly-Evans@comcast.net Rev. Dru Roane Financial Secretary: Deaconess Janet C. Jefferson financemobcva@yahoo.com Associate Minister on Call Bereavement Support on Call Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pastor s Appointment Hours: Monday - 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS DEADLINE: Deadline for bulletin and media information is 12:30 pm each Wednesday. Please information to: mobcsec@yahoo.com or call the church office at (804) for week of 10/12/2014 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Sunday: Early Morning Worship Sunday School New Members Class Morning Worship Service Tuesday: Noon Day Bible Study Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. Early Morning Prayer Revival Broad Rock Baptist Church Pastor/Choir/Ushers/Congregation Prayer & 7:00 PM Worship 7:15 PM Nursery open for children 3 months to age 6 during the 11:00 am Worship Service 2nd & 3rd Sunday s Children s Church during the 11:00 am Worship Service VIEW MOUNT OLIVE WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE WEB Food Service Manager: Ms. Aldenette Griffin btnagriffin@aol.com (804) Church Sexton/Custodian: Mr. Gerald Anderson (804) SCHEDULE OF SERVICES & CLASSES Go to: Then click on Weekly Bulletin Rehearsal Schedule Mon., Oct.ober 13th Olive 6:00PM Unique 7:15 PM Tue., October 14th Men of Impact 7:00 PM Wed., October 15th Voices of Broad Rock Baptist Church Thu., October 16th 5:00PM 6:15 PM Music Ministry 7:00 PM Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving and His Courts with Praise. Psalm 100:4 Please Reverence the House of God: Thanks and appreciation have been expressed by: The Children & Youth Ministry All thank you acknowledgements are posted on the bulletin board outside of the church office. * Enter to Worship * Focus on God s Glory * Connect with the Spirit of God * Welcome God s Presence * Meditate on God s Word * Invite God into your life today *Honor God with the fruit of your lips. Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Please refrain from eating, drinking and talking on cell phones in the sanctuary.

5 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 6:00 am Morning Prayer 6:00 pm New Members Min. 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 6:30 pm Bible Institute 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm CYM Bible Study 7:00 pm New Members Class 2 6:30 pm Pastoral Relations -Room 137 6:00 pm CYM meeting Room 139 7:00 pm New Years Eve Committee Conf. Room 3 4 9:30 am Boy Scouts Room 139 9:30 am Youth Ushers Training Sanctuary 5 Blood Pressure Screening Deacon/Deaconess & Trustee Day Worship Services 8:00 am & 11:00 am New Members Class & Church 9:30 am 6 7:00 pm Leadership Council Meeting MP Building 6:00 pm Girl Scouts Rooms 137, 138, 139 & Nursery 6:15 pm Nominating Min. Conf. Room 7 Noon Day Bible Study 7:00 pm Trustee Min. Room :00 am Morning Prayer 11:00am Pastor/Senior Min. Moore Street Baptist Church 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 6:30 pm Bible Institute 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm Young Adult Bible 7:00 pm CYM Bible Study 7:00 pm New Members Class 9 6:00 pm Budget Committee Meeting Conf. Room 6:30 pm Music Min. Leaders Room Missions Day Celebration Worship Services 8:00 am & 11:00 am New Members Class & Church 9:30 am Baby 11:00am Missions Day 3:00 m Guest: The Soul Seekers of Mechanicsville, VA 13 6:30 pm Church School Meeting Room 137 6:00 pm Congregational Care Room Noon Day Bible Study 6:00 pm Historical Min. Library 7:00 pm Official Board Meeting MP 7:00 PM 15 6:00 am Morning Prayer Revival Broad Rock Baptist Church 5106 Walmsley Blvd. Richmond, VA Pastor/Voices of Commitment/ Ushers/Congregation Prayer & 7:00 PM Worship 7:15 PM 16 7:00 pm Deacons Ministry Room :00 am HealthCare Min. - Room 137 9:30 am Boy Scouts Room Clergy Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am & 11:00 am New Members Class & Church 9:30 am Baby 11:00am 20 6:00 pm Deaconess Min. Conf. Room 6:00 pm Girl Scouts Rooms 137, 138, 139 & Nursery 21 Noon Day Bible Study 6:00 pm Greeters Min. Room 137 CHURCH MEETING MP 7:00 PM 22 6:00 am Morning Prayer 6:00 pm Hope Biblical Coun. 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 6:30 pm Bible Institute 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm Young Adult Bible 7:00 pm CYM Bible Study 7:00 pm New Members Class 23 6:30 pm Missions Ministry Room :00 am Senior Ministry Conf. Room Fall Church Conference 8:30 am -12:30 pm MP Building 26 Holy Communion 8:00 am & 11:00 am 27 6:30 pm Christian Education Room Noon Day Bible Study 29 6:00 am Morning Prayer :00 pm Children & Youth Harvest Festival MP Building New Members Class & Church 9:30 am

6 October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other. Physical, sexual and emotional abuse may stem from any type of domestic relationship and victims can be of any age, race, gender, culture, education, employment or marital status. Would you be able to identify domestic abuse and know where to turn for help? Please read the information below and visit VDH s Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention page at for additional resources. Examples of domestic violence Actual or threatened physical harm Sexual assault Intimidation Secluding partner from contacting family or friends Name-calling or put downs Withholding money Stopping a partner from getting or keeping a job Health effects of domestic violence Anxiety, depression, feeling poorly about yourself Sleep problems Physical injuries Headaches, backaches or stomachaches Difficulty paying attention Eating problems (Eating too much or too little) Substance abuse Diseases or unplanned pregnancies from forced sex Getting Help Call the Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline if you or someone you know may be suffering from abuse at

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10 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.