Deacon, Deaconess & Trustee Day

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1 Committed to His Will, His Way, and His Word The Year of Determination October 6, 2013 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. MOBC Core Values 1. Radical Hospitality 2. Passionate Worship 3. Intentional Faith Development 4. Risk-Taking Mission & Service 5. Extravagant Generosity OCTOBER 2013 MINISTRY MEETINGS Mon. 07 Leadership Council Meeting MP 7:00 PM Sat. 12 Men s Prayer Breakfast MP 8:30 AM Mon. 14 Meeting Room 6:30 PM Congregational Care Ministry Room 6:00 PM Thanksgiving Day Planning Room 6:30 PM Tue. 15 Greeters Ministry Room 6:30 PM Finance Ministry Room 7:00 PM Thu. 17 Deacons Ministry Room 7:00 PM Sat. 19 HealthCare Ministry Room 9:00 AM 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. From the Pastor's Desk God has blessed us to make it through the summer months. As we move into fall, let us do so with a spirit of determination, commitment and praise. Continue to trust God and remember that you are more than a conqueror in Christ! With Love, Pastor Thompson Deacon, Deaconess & Trustee Day 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM & New Members Class 9:30 AM Emeritus Consecration & Ordination of Deacons & 4:00 PM Guest Preacher: Reverend Joe T. Sykes, Pastor Abyssinia Baptist Church, Newport News, VA

2 MOBC FAITH DEVELOPMENT!! KINGDOMTIDE August 26 November 30, 2013 (The Pulpit attire is Green) DAILY BIBLE READINGS 2 We are in the season of KINGDOMTIDE, the color of KINGDOMTIDE is GREEN. The color GREEN symbolizes growth. The cloths on the Communion table and podium are changed to coincide with each season of the Christian calendar. KINGDOMTIDE runs from August 26 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. General Theme For This Quarter: FIRST THINGS God s creative work is seen throughout the stories found in Genesis and Exodus. The quarter begins with the creation of the world and of human beings, explores the creation of a nation that began with God s promises to Abraham and Sarah and their heirs, and then studies the stories of the Hebrew people on their journey out of captivity towards freedom. We hope that you will join us as we are focusing on: THIS WEEK S LESSON: A PROMISE OF LAND Genesis 15:7-21 God appeared to Abram in Canaan and promised to give the land to his offspring. NEXT WEEK S LESSON: FIRST NATION Points: 1) You serve wholeheartedly. 2) You serve as you re doing it for the Lord. 3) Know that God has an eternal reward for you. UNIT #2 This is a four-lesson unit that develops the promise made to Abraham by God. The first lessons tell of the promise of land and children to Abraham and Sarah. Lesson 3 sheds light on the blessing promised to Abraham's lineage. The final lesson outlines the blessing being passed to Jacob. A PROMISE TO SARAH Genesis 17:15-17; 18:9-15; 21:1-7 October 13, 2013 God promised to bless Sarah and give her a son; and she shall be a mother of many nations. When God makes a promise, it, in essence, is already done. Sermon Highlights: October 1, 2013 Title: A Passion to Serve Text: Colossians 3:18-24 Main Idea: We are all called to serve. When you have a passion to serve: 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 * MONDAY: A Childless Wife Genesis 11:27-32 * TUESDAY: A Beautiful Wife Genesis 12:10-20 * WEDNESDAY: A Threatened Wife Genesis 16:1-6 * THURSDAY: The Promise of a Covenant Genesis 17:18-22 * FRIDAY: Dispelling the Competition Genesis 21:8-14 * SATURDAY: Mourning a Beloved Wife Genesis 23:1-6 * SUNDAY: Bearing a Child of Promise Genesis 17:15-17;18:9-15; 21:1-7 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 2. for a Savior. 3. 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). 4. 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). 5. 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 Sat. 12 Sun 13 Sun. 20 Mon. 21 Wed. 23 Sat. 26 Wed. 30 MOBC COMMUNITY NEWS!! Upcoming Events October 2013 Custodian Men of Impact Prayer Breakfast MP 8:30 AM Youth Church 11:00 AM Missions Day 8:00 AM Quarterly Church Meeting MP 7:00 PM Civic Ministry Forum MP 7:00 PM Fall Church Conference MP 8:00 AM Evergreen Baptist Church Palmyra, VA Revival 7:00 PM (Part-time Position) Mt. Olive Baptist Church is in search of a part-time custodian (15 hours per week) during morning hours. Duties include but are not limited to: keeping the church buildings clean and orderly; emptying trash, dusting furniture in offices and sanctuary; thoroughly cleaning restrooms; cleaning up after church-sponsored events; checking and cleaning baptistery after baptisms and as needed; replacing light bulbs; setting up classrooms, banquet hall, etc for events, watering plants as needed; cleaning and disinfecting drinking fountains. Interested candidates may pick up an application from the church office or submit a resume in lieu of the application. All applications and/or resumes must be received by 12 noon on October 7, The preferred candidate will have previous custodian experience and experience in operating a floor buffer. Applications may be submitted to the attention of Billie Winzor, Chairperson, Personnel Ministry at the address below: Mt. Olive Baptist Church 8775 Mt. Olive Avenue Glen Allen, Virginia Or ed to: mobcsec@yahoo.com Or fax to: (804) For more information, please call (804) To Sis. Starks, Sis. Brown, and My Usher Family: Words cannot express what it meant to me to be honored for my service in the Lord s house. God bless each and every one. Thanks, Sis. Dollie King We would like to send a Special Thank You to our own Reverend Allison Roldάn for a timely and encouraging word. We are Determined to Passionately Serve! To God be the Glory for the Great Things He has done. We ask God s continued blessings over you. Yours in Christ, The Ushers and Greeters Ministries On behalf of the Ushers and Greeters Ministries, we would like to thank all the Volunteer Ushers and Greeters for serving for us on our Anniversary. We appreciate your sacrifice of time. You did an awesome job and we are so blessed to have such a willing and faithful church family to support us. May God bless and keep everyone who served. Be blessed always. Yours in Christ, The Ushers and Greeters Ministries 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 William Barber John Harris, Jr. Doris Harris Alice Mitchell Muriel Coleman Bertha Mesmain Sandra Moore Dorothy Robinson Alma Tarry Frank Threatts, Jr. Bernice Winston Betty Jo Williams Teachers Can you commit to one hour on a Sunday Morning? If you can, is in need of two teachers to add to our team. One teacher for our Junior class and the other for our Primary class. First-timers, as well as seasoned teachers will appreciate the user-friendly teacher guide that makes teaching fun and easy. Therefore, if you have taught or have a desire to teach and help train up a child in the way of the Lord, please contact the church office or Rev. Roldán at Important Information from the Virginia State Board of Elections ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS IN VIRGINIA Absentee voting has started for the November 5, 2013 general election in all of Virginia s localities. In order to vote absentee, voters must be registered to vote in Virginia and meet one of the eligibility requirements listed on the Virginia absentee ballot application. The absentee application and additional information about absentee voting is available on the State Board of Elections website at Eligible voters may cast their absentee ballot by mail or in-person at their local registrar s office. Applicants must list a qualifying reason for voting absentee. Absentee applications being mailed or faxed to the general registrar s office must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 th. Absentee applications may be completed in person at the general registrar's office no later than Saturday, November 2 nd. You must be registered to vote in Virginia in order to apply to vote absentee. The deadline to apply to register to vote in Virginia for the November 5, 2013 election is October 15th.

4 What are the symptoms of women's breast cancer? When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and does not cause signs and symptoms. As it grows, breast cancer can cause changes in how the breast looks or feels. Symptoms may include New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit). Thickening or swelling of part of the breast. Irritation or dimpling of breast skin. Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast. Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area. Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood. Any change in the size or the shape of the breast. Pain in any area of the breast. Monthly breast self-exams are an option for all women beginning by age 20. Women who regularly examine their breasts become more aware of how their breasts normally feel. They are more likely to notice changes -- including masses or lumps -- that could be early signs of cancer. It's best to check about a week after your period, when breasts are not swollen or tender. If you no longer have a period, examine yourself on the same day every month. If you see or feel a change in your breasts, see your doctor immediately. But remember, most of the time breast changes are not cancer.

5 You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35b Date: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Time: Place: SERVING DINNER - 12:00 2:30 PM Mount Olive Baptist Church 8775 Mt. Olive Avenue Glen Allen, VA Please save the date! There will be more information to come including a list for volunteers to sign-up to assist with food preparation, serving, set-up and clean-up on the information table in the Education Wing. Please see Reverend Ruth Frazier or Sister Linda Jones for more information. All children under 18 years of age, must be accompanied by an adult. Thank you.

6 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 7:00 pm Trustee Min. Room 138 7:00 pm Wedding Min. Room :30 pm Prayer & Praise 6:30 pm Bible Institute 6:30 pm Mentoring Prog. 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm CYM Bible Study 7:00 pm New Members Class 3 6:00 pm Pastoral Relations Room 137 6:00 pm Hospitality Min. Room 138 6:00 pm CYM meeting Room :30 pm Thanksgiving Day Planning Committee Room BP & BS Screening Deacon/Deaconess & Trustee Day 8:00 am & 11:00 Consecration & Ordination 4:00 PM 7 7:00 pm Leadership Council Meeting MP Building :00 am Senior Ministry 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 6:30 pm Mentoring Program 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm CYM Bible Study Men s Prayer Breakfast MP 8:30 am 13 8:00 am & 11: :30 pm Church School - Room 137 6:00 pm Congregational Care Ministry - Room 138 6:30 pm Thanksgiving Day Planning Committee 15 6:30 pm Greeters Min. Room 137 7:00 pm Finance Min. Room :30 pm Prayer & Praise 6:30 pm Bible Institute 6:30 pm Mentoring Program 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm CYM Bible Study 17 7:00 pm Deacons Min. Room :00 am Health Care Ministry - Room 137 Contractual Event Wedding 20 Missions Day Celebration 8:00 am & 11:00 21 CHURCH MEETING MP 7:00 PM 6:00 pm Deaconess Min. Room :00 am Senior Ministry 6:00 pm Hope Biblical Counsel. Conf. Room 6:00 pm Civic Ministry Forum MP Building 7:00 pm New Members 24 6:30 pm Missions Min. Room Fall Church Conference 8:30 am 2:30 pm 27 Holy Communion 8:00 am & 11:00 am 28 6:30 pm Christian Ed.- Room Evergreen Baptist Church, Palmyra, VA Pastor/Choir/Usher/ Congregation Revival 7:00 PM 31 Children & Youth Harvest Fest MP 7:00 PM

7 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.