Committed to His Will, His Way, and His Word December 10, 2017 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 DECEMBER 2017 MINISTRY MEETINGS Mon. 11 Congregation Care Ministry Room 138 @ 6:00 PM Sunday School Teachers Meeting Tue. 12 Historical Ministry LEJ Library @ 6:00 PM Male Ushers Thu. 14 WFC Women s Ministry Teleconference Meeting @ 6:00 PM Pastoral Relations Deacons Ministry Room 140 @ 7:00 PM Fri. 15 Pastor & Associate Ministers Fellowship PM Building @ 6:00 PM Sat. 16 HealthCare Ministry Youth Ushers Mon. 18 Called Church Meeting Sanctuary @ 7:00 PM Nominating Ministry Room 137 @ 6:15 PM Girl Scouts Holiday Party MP Building @ 5:30 PM Tue. 19 No Noon Day Bible Study Wed. 20 Pre-Christmas Eve Worship Service @ 7:00 PM 2017 Theme:: The Year Of 1 Peter 5:65) Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, Morning Worship Services 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Sunday School & New Members Class 9:30 AM Second Sunday of Today we light the Light of Peace
MOBC COMMUNITY NEWS!! December 3 December 24, 2017 (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: FAITH IN ACTION The study this quarter explores the twofold nature of faith as belief and action. Selections from Acts show various examples of proclaiming faith in Christ. In the book of Daniel, we see faith in action as sincere, obedient, bold, and strong. The lessons from several epistles show how our actions both as individuals and as communities demonstrate our faith in Christ. UNIT 1 THE EARLY CHURCH PROCLAIMS FAITH IN CHRIST This first section contains five lessons that reveal what the early leaders proclaimed about living our faith in Christ. The Scripture sections in Acts report several examples of social welfare ministry and evangelism in spite of opposition. The lesson in Ephesians teaches about faith that leads to unity in the body of Christ. The Christmas session give an account of the wise men who faithfully searched for the newborn King of the Jews. NEXT WEEK S LESSON: December 17, 2017 Faith to Persevere Acts 14:8-11, 19-23 Sometimes the good things we do are blocked by an unexpected obstruction, but we pick up and continue anyway. What gives us the strength to keep going? Even though he was stoned and persecuted, Paul s faith in his message impelled him to continue to proclaim the Good News of God. * MONDAY: Rejoicing While Struggling and Suffering Colossians1:24-2:5 * TUESDAY: Both Jews and Gentiles Called to Repent Acts 17:22-33 * WEDNESDAY: Believing and Suffering in Christ Philippians 1:27-30 * THURSDAY: Suffering So Others May Be Saved 2 Timothy 2:1-10 * FRIDAY: Consolation When Afflicted 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 * SATURDAY: Speaking Boldly, Forced to Flee Acts 14:1-7 * SUNDAY: Proclaiming Christ Faithfully Despite Angry Opposition Acts 14:8-11, 19-23 Sermon Highlights: December 3, 2017 Title: There Is Still Time For Elevation Text: Luke 1:26-38 Main Idea: Someone is still asking the question is there still time for elevation? The answer is Yes, there is still time for elevation. What do you do when you are waiting for God s elevation in your life? As you wait : Main Points: 1) Listen. 2) Don t get stuck on how it suppose to be. 3) Don t miss the move of God. 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 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! 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 MP Building, Classroom #1. Please join us for a verse by verse study of First Corinthians, the epistle to the 21st century. How can we live a life that honors Christ in a society that has rejected Judeo-Christian values? What is Christian love? What happens when we die? We will explore these questions and many more as we study this very important letter. Please join us and be informed, be inspired and be truly blessed. Instructor: Sis. Marilyn E. Coates 2
3 MOBC COMMUNITY NEWS!! Dec. 17 Sunday School & Christian Arts Presents The Living Nativity MP Building @ 9:30 AM Dec. 18 Called Church Meeting Sanctuary @ 7:00 PM Dec. 20 Pre-Christmas Worship Service 7:00 PM Guest Preacher Rev. Alvin Hill, Pastor The Community s Christian Church, Warsaw, VA Dec. 24 Unity Worship & Communion Service 10:00 AM Dec. 25 Christmas Day Church Office & Buildings Closed Mon. 25 Wed. 27 Dec. 31 5th Sunday Unity Worship Celebration Multi-Purpose Building 1 0:00 AM NEW YEAR S EVE 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 17, 2017. Certificates will be presented on Sunday, January 7, 2018 during the 11:00am Worship Service. The Meadow Event Park Illuminate Light Show & Santa s Village Friday, December 15, 2017 The Children and Youth Ministry will sponsor a trip to Illuminate Light Show and Santa s Village, at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA. If you wish to attend please sign-up on the attendance sheet on the table in the educational wing. The departure time for this event will be 5:45 PM. Can you commit to one hour on a Sunday Morning? If you can, our Sunday School is in need of teachers for our Pre-Kindergarten ages 3-5, Primary Class ages 6-8, Junior Class ages 9-12, and our Teen Class ages 13-15. 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 see Bro. Larry Overton or call the church office at 262-9614. Elevated Praise 2018 10:00 PM All Ministry Leaders Are you looking for that special Christmas gift? 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 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM on Sunday, or by request. 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 Valerie Eldridge Mildred Hardy John Harris, Jr. The end of 2017 is fast approaching. We are requesting all ministries to submit their meetings/events dates for the year 2018. Please turn in your calendar to the Church Secretary by Sunday, December 17, 2017. Meetings and events that are not turned in by the due date will not be in the January 2018 monthly calendar. COMMUNITY FOOD GIVEAWAY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM 11:30 AM SATURDAY 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Zip Codes: 23227, 23228, 23059 & 23060 Breakfast & USDA households Food Distribution December 16, 2017 Free to All MOBC Members! Alma Tarry Violet Watson Marion Evans Seniors Ages 60 Plus Free food boxes will be distributed to SENIORS ONLY living in Henrico County Zip Codes 23227, 23228, 23059 & 23060 every 3rd Wednesday from 11:00 11:30 AM.
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 On Call December 2017 Deacon on Call Curtis Baskfield...262-7009 Kevin Dunigan.553-0334 Deaconess on Call Margaret Reid.264-0025 Veronica Robinson 264-1295 Trustee on Call Administrative Assistant: Rev. Allison D. Roldán (Office E-Mail) - Secretary@mobcva.org Reamous Gunn...266-5068 Alfred Smith.264-3556 Director of Music & Arts: Mr. John Price E-Mail: Musicdir@mobcva.org Associate Minister on Call Rev. Ruth Frazier.746-4106 Bereavement Support on Call 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: Ms. Jacqueline Crittendon E-Mail: Finance@mobcva.org Custodian (Day): Mr. Gerald Anderson (804) 200-2724 Custodian (Evening): Mr. Cornelius Coy (804) 437-6325 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 email information to: Secretary@mobcva.org or call the church office at (804) 262-9614. Thanks and appreciation have been expressed by: Bro. Clyde Fleming; Sis. Janell Holmes-Terry & Sis. Sherolyn Ingraham-Coleman All thank you acknowledgements are posted on the bulletin board outside of the church office. Rev. Dru Roane 647-5323 Schedule of Service and Classes for the week of 12/10/2017 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 Tuesday: Noon Day Bible Study Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. Early Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m. Prayer & Praise 6:30 p.m. Bible Institute 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. CYM Bible Study 7:00 p.m. New Members Class 2nd & 3rd Sunday s Children s Church during the 11:00 am Worship Service. Nursery open for children 3 months to age 6 during the 11:00 am Worship Service. VIEW MOUNT OLIVE WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE WEB Go to: www.mobcva.org Then click on Weekly Rehearsal Schedule Tuesday, December 12th Male Chorus @ 6:30 PM Wednesday, December 13th Judah Praise @ 5:00 PM Thursday, December 14th Voices of Commitment @ 6:30 PM Monday, December 18th Chosen Generation @ 6:30 PM Christmas Play @ 6:30 PM Tuesday, December 12th Dress Rehearsal @ 2:00 PM Saturday, December 16th 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.
Called Church Meeting Sanctuary @ 7:00 PM
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.