Committed to His will, His way, and His word 2010 Theme The Year of Manifestation. Ephesians 3:20-21

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1 May 2, 2010 Committed to His will, His way, and His word 2010 Theme The Year of Manifestation Ephesians 3:20-21 VIEW MOUNT OLIVE WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE WEB Go to Then click on Weekly Bulletin 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) MOUNT OLIVE ON YOUTUBE To view the latest videos type in: dcastmin Featured Videos: Phase II Multi-Purpose Building Easter Production - Play Easter Production - Praise Dance Church History Presentation Pastor Thompson s Sermon A One Word Invitation MAY 2010 MINISTRY MEETINGS Mon. 03 Leadership Council MP 7:00 PM Tue. 04 Trustee Ministry Room 7:00 PM Wed. 05 Senior Ministry Conf. 10:00 AM Thur. 06 Pastoral Relations Room 6:00 PM Evangelism Ministry Room 6:00 PM Dea./Deac. Sub Family Com Conf. 6:00 PM Security Ministry Room 7:00 PM Mon. 10 Church School Meeting Room 6:30 PM Tues. 11 Comm. & Publicity Room 138 6:30 PM Thur. 13 Deacons Ministry Conf. Room 7:00 PM Marriage Ministry Room 7:00 PM Sat. 15 Health Ministry Brunch With the Doc 8:00 AM Multi Purpose Building Mon. 17 Deaconess Ministry Room 6:30 PM Tues. 18 Children & Youth Ministry Room 7:00 PM Greeter Ministry Room 7:00 PM 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 Imagine Your Life Without Fear! Join us for Bible Study as we learn how to overcome fear by reading through the book Fearless by New York Times best selling author Max Lucado. Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Noon Day Bible Study Chapter 6 Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Adult Bible Study Chapter 4 Love, Pastor Thompson TODAY AT MOUNT OLIVE Welcome to the Mt. Olive Family Tyrell Neqaun Masse Brianna Mills Sheriya Mills Crowning Achievements Children and Youth in Grades K 12 11:00 AM Worship Service NEW MEMBERS MEET AND GREET RECEPTION All who joined the church between October 18, 2009 to April 25, 2010 immediately following the 11:00 am Worship Service. Pre-Mother s Day 4:00 PM Omega Records & Dar Records recording artist Bubba Johnson & the Omega Singers Also appearing, Rev. D. Logon & Nu Beginnings Ladies: Wear a hat in honor of your mother Men: Wear your favorite tie Come out and celebrate your mother or that person who has been a mother figure in your life.

2 Eastertide Season: April 4 May 22 COMMUNITY The Easter Season, also known as the Great fifty Days, begins at sunset on Easter Eve and continues through the Day of Pentecost. At this season we celebrate with joy, Christ s resurrection and ascension and the giving of the Holy Spirit on the first Easter (John 20: 22-23) and on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2). General Theme For This Quarter: TEACHING ON COMMUNITY This quarter s study explores the concept of community in the Old Testament books of Jonah and Ruth, as well as in the teachings of Jesus and the early church. It highlights the response of faithful people to God s call and how their Spirit led mission inspired a new kind of relationship between God s followers. We hope that you will join us as we are focusing on: UNIT 2 COMMUNITY WITH A MISSION This unit looks at four lessons that illustrate Teachings of Jesus in relationship to community. The themes deal with light, love, connectedness, and a feast. THIS WEEK S : EASTER SEASON COLORS: WHITE AND GOLD A FAITHFUL COMMUNITY Colossians 1:1 14 Paul prayed that the Colossians would be made strong in the strength of Christ and Assured them of their salvation promised in Christ. There are people in communities of faith who lack the power to lead worthy lives. Where and how can we connect with God s strength and glorious power? Paul told the Colossians that their power as congregation of hope and faith had come to them by their acceptance of the Word of Truth, the Gospel. NEXT WEEK S: May 9, 2010 AN ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY Colossians2:1 10 Paul encouraged an approach to Christian living that is rooted in Christ. He warned the Colossians not to be deceived by human thoughts and philosophies that are not inaccordance with Christ. Paul told the Colossians that knowledge and wisdom are in Christ Jesus and in the lives of those who are growing in Christ. MARCH *APRIL* MAY 2010 CLASSES FOR EVERYONE!! CLASSES FROM KINDERGARTEN TO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TWO CHOICES FOR ADULTS YOUNG ADULTS AGE 19 AND UP ADULTS ALL AGES WELCOME DAILY BIBLE READING MONDAY: The Power and Wisdom of God 1 Corinthians 1:20 25 TUESDAY: The Glory of God in Christ 2 Corinthians 4:1 6 WEDNESDAY: The Full Statue of Christ Ephesians 4:11 16 THURSDAY: One Body in Christ Romans 12:3 8 FRIDAY: Grow in Grace and Knowledge 2 Peter 3:14 18 SATURDAY: Hold Fast to Christ Colossians 2:11 19 SUNDAY: Fullness in Christ Colossians 2:1 10 Sermon Highlights: April 25, 2010 Sermon Title: Trying to See Jesus Scriptural Text: Luke 19:1 10 Main Idea: When Zaachaeus looked at Jesus: Points: (1) Jesus showed Zacchaeus some attention (2) Jesus showed him an alternative to the way he had been living (3) Jesus gave him affirmation For the full message order a CD or DVD of the service from the Media Ministry.

3 MOBC COMMUNITY NEWS!! Sat. 15 Sun. 16 Sun. 30 Brunch With the Doc s Multi Purpose 8:00 AM Church Anniversary Rev. Wendell Johnson Jerusalem Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM 5th Sunday Celebration Evangelism Sunday 10:00 AM Worship Service 8:30 AM Church School & New Members Class ** This year s Homecoming & Fall Revival has been scheduled for the week of September 19 22, It is with great pleasure and gratitude that I thank Pastor Thompson, Deacons, Deaconesses, Trustees and my entire Church Family for the support and love shown to me following the loss of my sister. You all are truly jewels of the heart. God bless each of you. Sister Ann W. Mallory MUSIC MINISTRY Monday, May 3 rd Young Adult 7:00pm Tuesday, May 4 th 6:15pm Men of 7:30pm Thursday, May 6 th Praise 6:15pm Voices of 7:00pm EMPLOYMENT Financial Secretary 20 hours per week Salary commensurate with experience Immediate Opening Mt. Olive Members Only Internal Recruitment Mt. Olive Baptist Church is seeking a detail oriented individual with experience in an automated accounting system to serve in the part time position of Financial Secretary. There are no benefits associated with this position. The preferred candidate must have a bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance or related field or have similar experiences. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of bookkeeping and financial records management, and Microsoft Office Suites. Criminal History Background Check and Drug Screening are required. Duties and Responsibilities: Receive approved requisitions, invoices and payroll to be paid; receive vendor invoices to be paid; write, post, batch and mail checks; enter invoice and check data in computer database; enter weekly bank deposits in computer database; maintain paid invoices and paid check request files; run computer general ledger monthly reports; reconcile monthly bank statements; produce monthly financial reports; prepare monthly financial statements and balance sheets; input data on budget forms; prepare and distribute tithes and offering envelopes; prepare weekly contribution envelopes and generate contribution statements; and perform other related duties as assigned. Interested church members may pick up an application from the church office or submit a resume in lieu of the application. The application deadline is COB on Monday, May 3, Please direct all questions to Sister Billie C. Winzor, Chairperson of the Personnel Ministry. VIRGINIA RANDOLPH FOUNDATION, INC. 29TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET QUIOCCASIN BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 9011 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA MAY 15, 6:00 PM $30.00/PERSON For tickets contact: Deacon Lloyd Jackson Bro. Wilbert Lawrence, Jr.

4 MOBC Mount Olive Baptist Church Prayer, Praise and Meditation Garden The members, ministries and friends of Mount Olive Baptist Church are being offered an opportunity to capture our spiritual journey of praise and thanksgiving. An area between the Multi purpose facility and the Sanctuary has been designated as a Prayer, Praise and Meditation Garden. This area will feature engraved brick pavers placed in memory, honor, celebration and encouragement of the life of a loved one. Additionally, pavers will recognize a birth, christening, baptism, wedding anniversary and event or favorite scripture. This ongoing project will secure donations to fund the installation of the garden as well as support for the building fund. The garden will contain 840 pavers creating a lasting memory to recognize loved ones, special events and our walk of faith within the Mount Olive Family. The engraved pavers are available in two sizes. The 4 x 8 paver can be purchased for $ and the 8 x 8 will cost $ x 8 center pavers, which will surround the two cornerstones from previous church structures, will be available for $ Each paver must be paid in full at the time of purchase. For additional information, please pick up a paver brochure from the information table outside of the church office. Paver orders will be received after each morning services through May 30 th. If you have any questions concerning the project, you may contact any member of the committee listed below. Jean Barber Charlene Bazemore Julia Galloway Cherrie Henderson Eula Jones Joyce Libron Rosiland Ruffin ATTENTION MEMBERS Once again I m calling on you for your assistance. The earthquake in Haiti has left many with permanent injuries, amputations, and disabilities. If you have old crutches, walkers, canes or wheelchairs, please donate them to the CCH Missions Ministry. For further information, please contact Rev. Corbett. Thank you and God bless you. COOKBOOK Mt. Olive Cookbooks are now available at a cost of $20.00 each. To purchase your Mt. Olive Cookbook, please contact any member of the cookbook committee. Naomi Cash Debbie Isler Lynette Parker Myra Smith Diane Taylor Robert Ashe Vacation Bible School June 21 25, 2010 Theme: Step Up and Go Green For Jesus Theme Scripture: "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein" (Psalm 24:1, KJV) Vacation Bible School Important Dates May 11, 2010 at 6:30pm Planning Meeting, All sub committee coordinators, please plan to attend this meeting May 25, 2010 at 6:30pm Meeting with all Volunteers June 03, 2010 at 6:30pm Teacher Training Reading Through the Bible in Year Discussion Group Bible Reading for May: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, and Job May 24, 2010 at 6:30pm

5 MOBC 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! Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Ready for Vacation Bible School Our 2010 Theme: Go Green with Jesus" DATE Monday, June 21 Friday, June 25, 2010 A sign up sheet is posted on the table outside the Church Office. For more information please contact Rev. Simmons or Sis. Brenda Baskfield. Y o u t h M i n i s t r y **ATTENTION STUDENTS** Celebration time is almost here! It's almost time to move on to the next grade level. We would like to have a list of all 2010 graduating seniors. The CYM will be recognizing your accomplishments during the morning service on June13th. Please give your contact information to Rev. Kelly A. Evans, Sister Shelia Crews or Sister Rhonda Dunigan. Also, if you have a child/children advancing to the next level in school and/or in church school, please sign the advancement sheet on the information table. We will be recognizing their accomplishments on Wednesday, June 16th. MIDDLE SCHOOL EAGLE EYRIE The BGC Eagle Eyrie Youth Retreat is scheduled for June 4 6, 2010 for youth in grades 6 8. The theme for this year is: THE QUESTION Scripture Reference is Luke 9: If your child is interested in attending Eagle Eyrie Youth Retreat, please sign up on the sheet on the information table located outside of the church office or contact Rev. Kelly A or Youth Council Youth Council meeting to be held on Monday, May 10 th at 6:15pm. Also, all members of Youth Council are being asked to attend this meeting. We will be planning for teen church, Sunday, May 31 st, and finalizing the theme for Youth Revival. Any questions, please contact Sis. Sheri Eldridge.

6 MOBC Help Everyone Achieve Longevity Through His WORD MOBC HEALTHCARE MINISTRY Help us to transform the approach to wholeness and health by lending your creativity and gifts. This invitation is open to males and females who have either professional or personal care experience, with medical care, physical fitness, nutrition, sport health, mental health, infant healthcare, pharmaceutical knowledge and medical terminology. We also welcome those who have a spiritual willingness to assist. I need you, you need me, we are all apart of GOD S body. If interested in joining the healthcare ministry, please sign up on table outside church office. I n t e r c e s s o r y P r a y e r Ruth Barham....healing & recovery aunt of Tara Hurst Melvin Brown...healing & strength Benjamin & Lawrence Brown strength brothers of Rev. Corbett Delaney Caroline...encouragement & deliverance Muriel Coleman healing, Strength & recovery James Carter....healing & recovery Evelyn Carter..healing & recovery Rev. Carter s wife Mary Dabney....Evelyn Dabney s mother Henrico Healthcare on Airport Dr. Pearl Davis healing & recovery sister of Cleopatra Quarles and Patricia Walker Mary Anna Fowlkes Evan.....healing & strength Edith Gardner......healing & strength mother of Pamela Gardner Davis Pamela Hairston healing & strength Virginia Hall......breast cancer Doris Harris....strength & encouragement Jerry Harris Throat cancer Clevett Harris Alston...healing & recovery niece of sister Evelyn Williams Nakita Johnson.....healing &recovery Wanda Johnson...healing & recovery Joseph Mason......healing & strength Penny Marshall..healing & recovery Alice Mitchell recovery & strength James Parker......healing & strength Rosalind Ruffin & her mother... strength & encouragement Margaret Shamblee..healing from a stroke grandmother of Margaret Gordon Joyner Micayla Dean Sinaie..healing & recovery daughter of Charisha Dean Hubbard Freda Snead.....strength & healing Raymond Tatum......healing & recovery James Taylor healing & strength Jonathan Trueheart...healing & strength Betty Jo Williams......healing & recovery daughter, Sally Williams Bernard Williams......healing & recovery brother of Benita Williams Howard Williams.....healing & recovery Sterling Wright...healing from a stroke Elaine Wright... healing & strength Bernard Wright.faith & strength Notice: Healing and Recovery lists are for members only and their families. Please contact the church office to have names submitted for listing in the bulletin. All other prayer requests should be submitted to the Intercessory Prayer Ministry by completing the Intercessory Prayer Request Form below and placed in the prayer boxes in the Narthex or outside the church office. DETACH HERE Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me? Date of Request: Jeremiah 32:27 INTERCESSORY PRAYER REQUEST FORM Place in Intercessory Prayer box or Mail Request to: Reverend Darryl Thompson, Pastor Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 8775 Mt. Olive Ave., Glen Allen, VA Prayer Request:

7 MT. OLIVE BUSINESS OWNERS LET S WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER. AUTHOR Billie Winzor ( A Passion For Possibilities ) BARBER / STYLIST Kenneth Barney (Genesis) ext.100 CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT Gloria Goodall (H) or Can assist you with daily care for the elders or youth in your home CLEANING SERVICES Ronald J. Jones (Jones Cleaning Service) mrronjones@comcast.net Commercial Janitorial Services, carpet cleaning, floor re finishing COMMUNICATIONS Mary Brown, (Brown Communications) Wireless, Free Phones, Direct TV, Security Systems Dondrey Pegeas, (Wireless Communications) or Tradon.mywirelessrep.com COMMUNITY SERVICES Interfaith Services of Henrico (ISH) (804) Emergency financial assistance to County residents henricocares.org CONSULTANT Racquel Dozier (Party Lite & Two Sisters Gourmet Consultant) (804) Host a show or fundraiser Pamela Henderson (Arisen Sun Productions) (804) Let s ASP Plan an Event for U pamellahenderson@yahoo.com COSMETICS & MORE Erika Nixon (Personal Makeup Stylist) ; makeupondemand@comcast.net FINANCIAL Willie J. Crudup, Jr. (United 1st Financial) (804) Mable Williams (StoneyForce Mortgage) (804) DeShay White, CPA (Individual Tax Preparation & Booking) (804) ; deshay.d.white@jpmchase.com GENERAL CONTRACTORS (LICENSED) White s General Contracting, OR Specializing in windows, vinyl siding, roofing, leaf guards & home improvements GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING SERVICES Kenyada Jones (Dynamic Design & Print, LLC) Kenyada.jones@ddpdesigns.net LU Richards Lurichards@msn.com Printing on T Shirts, Aprons, Tote Bags, & More HEALTH AND WELLNESS Sheila Garris Wallace, MD Richmond Primary Care Forest Avenue, Suite 201, Richmond, VA Harriet H. Gilchrist, ME (536988) Himalayan Goji Juice; Pam Hairston (ASI) (804) ; pamhai@msn.com Wellness products. HOME IMPROVEMENTS Mc Arthur Smith (Handy Tool Man LICENSED) LAWN CARE Lee Pritchett Lee s Lawn Care LEGAL SERVICES Charles Tiggle, Sr., Preventive Legal Plans & Identify Theft Protection (804) REALTORS Ann Lawson (US Realty) Harold Lawson (US Realty) Jacquelin Braxton Jones (US Realty) OR ext. 232 jjones@usrealty va.com Louis N. Westbrook (Long & Foster) OR Wanda Center (Action Referral) wanda@richmondhomes.net Charles Anderson (US Realty, Inc.) (804) ext. 234 or ; candersonusrealty@yahoo.com RENTALS Tony & Juanita Lawrence (Lawrence Rentals) or Tent rentals, tables & chairs for all occasions. jasmynjes@comcast.net RETAIL Sandra Chandler & Alice Clark (Ladies Shoes) or After Nine Shoe Store (Sizes 6 to 16) Linda Mosby, Full Figure Fashions Plus Size Consignment Shop 5520 Lakeside Avenue, (O) (C) Pamela L. Veney (Leah's Invitation Boutique) (888) PC REPAIR and TECHNICAL SUPPORT Racquel Dozier (804) E mail: contactpowerproductions@gmail.com TRAVEL Anthony & Robyn Winston rwinston01@comcast.net Motorcoach Charters SpiritToursCoach.com Marcia Hart, Travel Agent, (Hart to Hart Travel) (540) mth5c@yahoo.com, Mrs. Joyner, Travel Agent (Chocolate Princess Travel) chocolateprincesstravel@gmail.com TUTORING SERVICES Marcia Hart, Tutoring Consultant (Hart to Hart Tutoring Services) mth5c@yahoo.com, (540)

8 Evangelism Asking Diagnostic Questions Jesus often used questions to diagnose people s needs and spiritual conditions. In Matthew 9:28 He said to the two blind men who came to Him asking for mercy, Believe ye that I am able to do this? In John 5:6 He asked the lame man by the pool of Bethesda, wilt thou be made whole? And Acts 8:30 records that on the road to Gaza, Philip launched his witness to the Ethiopian with the question, Understandest thou what thou readest? In the Evangelism Explosion lessons, there are two diagnostic questions that will help in determining a person s spiritual condition. But just as in the realm of medicine, no diagnostic tool is infallible. We want to offer people eternal life in Jesus Christ. The two questions can help you decide whether or not the person has what we want to offer them, and what they are basing their hope of eternal life upon. The First Question: Have you come to a place in your spiritual life where you know for certain you have eternal life, or is it something you would say you re still working on? We re not asking if they re working to obtain eternal life but working hard to know for sure they have eternal life. If the response is, I know I have eternal life, determine on what the person is basing that hope; is it true assurance or presumption. It is possible to know for certain and not presume. 1 John 5:13 tells us, These things have I written unto you.that ye may know that ye have eternal life. (The center phrase of that verse is left out because it gives away the answer to the second question.) Before you ask the second question, you should get permission from the person to proceed with the Gospel. The second question: Suppose you were to die tonight and stand before God, and He were to ask you, Why should I let you into My heaven? What would you say? With this question you can discern what foundation a person is trusting in for eternal life. The Biblical answer to this question, that was left out above is, Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shall be saved, and thy house.