Committed to His Will, His Way, and His Word December 23, 2018 18 The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; 19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD. Luke 4:18-19 (NKJV) It is the vision of Mount 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MOBC Core Values Radical Hospitality Passionate Worship Intentional Faith Development Risk-Taking Mission & Service Extravagant Generosity 2018 Theme:: The Year Of Romans 8:28-292 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He fore-knew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Members Class 8:30 AM DECEMBER 2018 MINISTRY MEETINGS Morning Worship & Communion Service and Hope Christ Love Peace Joy Church Office and Buildings will be closed for the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS on Monday, December 24th thru Wednesday, December 26th. Thu. 27 Called Church Meeting @ 7:00 PM Fri. 28 WFC Women s Ministry Teleconference Meeting @ 6:00 PM (641) 715-0632 Code 283419 Monday, December 31, 2018 New Year s Eve Celebration @ 12:00 Noon Special Guest: Minister Sheilah Belle Broadcaster & Journalist (Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Shirt or Jersey) Today we light the Light of Christ Candidates for Right Hand of Fellowship Rev. Angela S. Duncan Rachel A. Lopez-Duncan Phillip A. Lopez-Duncan David C. Lopez-Duncan Nick T. Tinch Roberta A. Tinch
2 MOBC COMMUNITY NEWS!! December 2 - December 24, 2018 The Pulpit Attire is Purple The Christian Year opens with the Advent season. Advent means coming or arrival. This season emphasizes expectancy and preparation expectancy of the coming of Christ and preparation for His coming again. The color for Advent is purple; it speaks of penitence and is associated with Christ as King, purple being a royal color. Theme For This Quarter: 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. OUR LOVE FOR GOD This quarter s study begins with God s demands for our complete and undivided love as shown in passages from Deuteronomy and Psalms. It proceeds with our response to God s love in the advent of Christ, and the epis- 2. Repent of your sins. Our sins create a wall that separates us from God. By confessing our sins and turning tles interpretations of the nature and extend of our responses to God s from them, you will find forgiveness. The Bible promises: love in Christ. It concludes with passages from three of the psalms ex If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to pressing glorification of God. forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrightunit 1 GOD COMMANDS OUR LOVE, RESPECT, & OBEDIENCE eousness (1 John 1:9). The Deuteronomy passage contains a presentation of God s demand for total love and devotion. This session from Joshua contains his faithful state3. Believe in Jesus. God sent His only Son to die so that ment of love and reverence for a liberating God. In Psalm 103, David exhe could pay for all our sins. Put your faith in Him and presses love and glorification of God for God s creative, sustaining, and probelieve in His power to save you. The Bible says, For tective actions. Luke portrays the advent of Christ and human response to God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten God s act of fulfillment of God s promise. Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but NEXT WEEK S LESSON: December 30, 2018 have eternal life (John 3:16). Modeling God s Love Matthew 25:31-46 Responsible people are pulled in a multitude of directions in trying to take care of themselves and their families. Why then would one extend effort beyond self and family? Jesus teaches His disciples that loving acts to the forsaken and needy are really demonstrations of love to Him. * MONDAY: Live by Faith Habakkuk 1:2-4; 2:1-4 * TUESDAY: Rewards for Hospitality Matthew 10:40-42 * WEDNESDAY: Welcoming Children Mark 9:33-37 * THURSDAY: Wait, The Lord Will Come 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 * FRIDAY: Keep Awake and Ready Matthew 25:1-13 * SATURDAY: Multiply God s Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 * SUNDAY: Inherit the Kingdom Matthew 25:31-46 Sermon Highlights Pre-Christmas December 19, 2018 Pastor Theodore T. Brown, Quioccasin Baptist Church Title: Embracing the Unexpected Text: Luke 1:26-39 Main Idea: God speaks to us when we least expect it. Mary had an unexpected encounter with the Lord s messenger Gabriel. In order to embrace the unexpected we must: Main Points: 1) Prepare ourselves for God to use us. 2) Proceed in faith. 3) Anticipate God s next move. For the full message order a CD or DVD of the service from the Media Ministry. CDs $5.00; Double CDs $7.00; DVDs $10.00 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! Heavenly Father, I now understand my need to have my sins forgiven. I also realize that only Jesus because of His sacrifice on the cross can forgive my sin. I put my faith and trust in Jesus today. Please forgive me and become the Lord of my life. MOBC Bible Institute The Bible Institute is now in session. Class will meet every Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM 8:00 PM in the, Classroom #1. If you want to understand what God is doing with you as an individual and with the human race as a whole, join us in a comprehensive study of the book of Romans. Historically Romans is the most influential book in the Bible. The Protestant Reformation was launched when Martin Luther understood the meaning of God s righteousness and that the just shall live by faith Romans 1:17. Instructor: Sis. Marilyn E. Coates
3 MOBC COMMUNITY NEWS!! Thursday, December 27, 2018 Called Church Meeting 7:00 PM Sunday, December 30, 2018 5th Sunday Super Worship Morning Multi-Purpose Building (Wear Your Favorite Sweater) We would like to acknowledge all children and youth for their 1st nine weeks of the school year achievements. If you received Scholar Roll, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Sports or Citizenship Awards for the fourth grading period, please submit a completed Crowning Achievement Form, located on the informational table outside the church office by Sunday, December 23, 2018. Certificates will be presented on Sunday, January 6, 2019 during the 10:00am. Monday, December 31, 2018 New Year s Eve Celebration Praise Mix @ 12:00 Noon Special Guest: Minister Sheilah Belle Broadcaster & Journalist (Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Shirt or Jersey) The Lloyd E. Jacksons Library/Bookstore has great gifts for the season: books, Christmas cards, Christian theme: cups, mugs, journals, pens and more. Stop by the MOBC Bookstore and browse around for that special gift. The Bookstore is open from 8:30 AM 9:30 AM on Sunday, or by request. (Fellowship Lunch and Pizza Party Immediately After ) All young adults between the ages of 18 35 are invited to a social on Sunday, January 13, 2019 immediately after the morning worship service in the. Also, join us on Friday night, January 25, 2019 for a night at the movies in the. Come, don t sit on the sideline... get involved! Let s fellowship together. Monday, January 1, 2019 Church Office and Buildings Closed in observance of Coping with Grief During the Holidays! For those who are experiencing grief you re invited to join us. The Bereavement Support Ministry meets on the 1st and 4th Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room (Multi-Purpose Building). Rev. Dr. Dru Roane, Ministry Leader 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 Keith Davis Marion Evans Lilly Evans Milton Fung Mildred Hardy Aswana Stewart Alma Tarry COMMUNITY FOOD GIVEAWAY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM 11:30 AM SATURDAY 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Zip Codes: 23227, 23228, 23059 & 23060 No Food Pantry Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Breakfast & USDA households Food Distribution Saturday, December 22, 2018 Free to All!
Mount Olive Baptist Church 8775 Mt. Olive Avenue Glen Allen, VA 23060 Est. 1867 Phone: (804) 262-9614 Fax: (804) 262-2397 Church Website: www.mobcva.org Directory Rev. Darryl G. Thompson, Pastor (804) 873-6248 (C) E-mail: (Pastor) - pastorthompson@mobcva.org Church Administrator: Mrs. Martha Styles E-mail: Churchadm@mobcva.org Administrative Assistant: Rev. Allison D. Roldán (Office E-Mail) - Secretary@mobcva.org Director of Music & Arts: Bro. John Price E-Mail: Musicdir@mobcva.org Director of Christian Ed.: Rev. Deborah A. Simmons E-Mail: ChristianEd@mobcva.org Minister of Children/Youth: Rev. Kelly A. Evans E-Mail: Youthmin@mobcva.org Financial Secretary: Sis. Terry Copeland-Bennett E-Mail: Finance@mobcva.org On Call December 2018 Deacon on Call Curtis Baskfield...262-7006 Kevin Dunigan. 553-0334 Deaconess on Call Elaine Barney..798-6501 Daphne Johnson. 690-2008 Trustee on Call Harold Lawson.262-6935 Robin Roane 262-4246 James Debnam 306-4038 Schedule of Service and Classes for the week of 12/23/2018 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 8:30 a.m. New Members Class 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery open for children 3 months to age 6 during Tuesday, December 25th Associate Minister on Call Rev. Ruth Frazier..746-4106 Bereavement Support on Call Rev. Dr. Dru Roane 647-5323 Closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday Dec. 24th Dec. 26th VIEW MOUNT OLIVE WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE WEB Go to: www.mobcva.org Then click on Weekly Bulletin Rehearsal Schedule Custodian (Day): Mr. Gerald Anderson (804) 200-2724 Custodian (Evening): Bro. Howard Williams (804) 350-5097 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 p.m. each Wednesday. Please email information to: Secretary@mobcva.org or call the church office at (804) 262-9614. Thanks and appreciation have been expressed by: Sis. Jordan Harmon-Shelton All thank you acknowledgements are posted on the bulletin board outside of the church office. Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving and His Courts with Praise. Psalm 100:4 Please Reverence the House of God: * 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.
2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 11:00 am Combined Choirs 12:15 pm Youth & Olive Branches 2 1st Sunday in Advent New Members Reception @ 12:15 PM 9 2nd Sunday in Advent 3 4 6:00 pm Girl Scouts Room 139 6:00 pm Bereavement Support - 7:00 pm Trustee Ministry Room 138 7:00 pm Chosen Generation Sanctuary 10 16 3rd Sunday in Advent 5th Sunday in Advent 24 Worship& Communion Service @ 5th Sunday Super Worship Celebration Church Office and Buildings will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday 31 New Year s Eve Praise Mix at 12:00 Noon 7 6:00 pm Girl Scouts Nursey, Rooms 138 /139 WFC Women s Ministry Potluck & Game Night 7:00 PM 8 13 12 6:00 pm Historical Ministry LEJ Library 6:30 pm Male Ushers Room 137 6:00am 6:00pm Morning Prayer New Members Min. Prayer & Praise Bible Institute Adult Bible Study CYM-Botanical Garden New Members Class 14 7:00 pm Deacons Ministry Room 140 Pastor & Associate Ministers Fellowship @ 6:00 PM 7:00 pm Combined Choirs 15 11:00 am Combined Choirs 7:00 pm Renewed YAM Game Night 7:00 pm WFC Women s Min. Teleconference Meeting (641) 715-0632 Code 283419 18 17 30 Morning Prayer New Members Min. Prayer & Praise Bible Institute Adult Bible Study CYM Bible Study New Members Class 6:30 pm Sunday School Room 137 A Dramatic Sermon 23 6:00am 6:00pm 6 10:00 am Senior Adult Ministry 7:00 pm Chosen Generation Sanctuary 11 6:00 pm Congregational Care Room 138 6:00 pm Cub Scouts Room 139 Renewed YAM Meet & Greet @ 12:15 5 No Noon Day Bible Study 7:00 pm Combined Choirs 25 19 4th Advent Candle Pre-Christmas 7:00 PM 20 21 USDA Food Distribution @ Guest Preacher Rev. Theodore Brown, Pastor Quioccasin Baptist Church Richmond, VA 26 Church Office and Buildings will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday 22 Sanctuary 1:00 pm Combined Choirs 27 Called Church Meeting @ 7:00 PM 28 WFC Women s Ministry Teleconference Meeting (641) 715-0632 Code 283419 @ 6:00 PM 29 9:00 am Olive Branches Ushers Sanctuary
Advent Wreath Lighting Ceremony MEANING OF THE CANDLES The Five Candles: December 2, 2018 December 9, 2018 December 16, 2018 December 19, 2018 First Sunday in Advent HOPE (purple) Isaiah 9:2, 6 Second Sunday in Advent PEACE (purple) Luke 2:8-10 Third Sunday in Advent JOY (pink) Luke 1:46-49 Fourth W atch in Advent LOVE (Purple) Luke 2:1, 3-4 December 23, 2018 CHRIST CANDLE (White) Luke 2:6-7 The light has finally come bringing HOPE, PEACE, JOY AND LOVE to all mankind. Two Seasons of the Christian Year Advent and Christmas Advent The Christian Year opens with the Advent season. Advent means coming or arrival. This season em- phasizes expectancy and preparation expectancy of the coming of Christ and preparation for His coming again. Beginning on the Sunday closest to November 30, St. Andrew s Day, Advent continues for a total of four Sundays. The four Sundays emphasize (in order) his coming through accents upon creation, the Bible, the prophets, and the forerunner, John the Baptist. His first coming was as a baby in Bethlehem, His final coming will be as judge of the quick and the dead, and His repeated comings to His people generation after generation, are all part of proclamation of Advent. The color for Advent is purple; it speaks of penitence and is associated with Christ as King, purple being a royal color. Though it has not always been so, Advent is one of the chief festivals today. More emphasis was placed upon the ministry, death, and resurrection of Christ in the early stages of church history. It was considered pagan to observe birthdays. Martyrdom caused the church to celebrate the date of death rather than the date of birth of the saints. The origin of Advent was probably in Gaul, possibly Spain or Italy. It was being celebrated in these places by the 5th Century, and in the 6th Century was given a permanent place in the church calendar by Gregory the Great. It was in the 9th Century that it took its present form and place. Christmas (and Christmastide) Christmas is the next celebration in the Christian Year and includes from one to two Sundays depending on the day of the week that Christmas Day falls upon. Christmastide (the time between Christmas and Epiphany) is a 12-day festival, beginning on the day after Christmas. The emphasis is the Incarnation and its relation to the Christian hope. The color used is white, suggesting godhead, purity, joy and victory. A separate celebration for the birth of Christ did not appear before the 4th Century; until this time it was combined with the celebration of Epiphany, traditionally the time for the baptism of Jesus. The name Christmas came into use in the 12th Century as a contraction of Christ s mass. There was serious doubt as to the exact date of the birth of Christ. December 25 does not appear in records as the birth date before the middle of the 3rd Century. It seems that, either consciously or unconsciously, this particular date was chosen to help offset pagan festivals and practice.
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month In the spirit of giving, we want to be mindful of the gifts we give especially those that are given to children. Below is a list of safe toys to give during this Holiday Season. Up to 2 years old Sturdy rattles (watch inside parts) Push and pull toys Toys to ride, pushing with feet Rubber or cloth dolls with no small removable parts or hair 2-3 years old Floor trains, cars, and boats (nonelectrical) Large crayons (only those labeled non-toxic) Big wheeled toys to ride Balls, books, and large blocks Large peg boards 3-6 years old Easel and nontoxic washable paints and paint books Action figures Blackboards and dustless chalk Dolls and equipment Modeling clay Nonelectric trains Nontoxic bubbles for blowing 6-12 years old Hobby kits (instruct in use of glue) Video games (supervise electrical set-up) Tape recorders and record players (check electrical cords) Crafts, board games, crayons, construction sets, clay and washable finger paints For more information, please visit www.bringingupbaby.com