Committed to His Will, His Way, and His Word October 30 2016 "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 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 NOVEMBER 2016 MEETINGS Tue. 01 Trustee Ministry Room 138 @ 7:00 PM Evangelism Ministry Room 137 @ 7:00 PM Line Dancing MP Building @ 7:00 PM Wed. 02 New Members Ministry Conf. Room @ 6:00 PM Thu. 03 Pastoral Relations Ministry Room 137 @ 6:30 PM 150th Anniv. Patron Committee Room 138 @ 6:30 PM Thanksgiving Day Committee Room 139 @ 7:00 PM Sat. 05 Ladies Ushers Sanctuary @ 9:00 AM Mon. 07 Official Board Meeting MP Building @ 7:00 PM Budget Meeting Conf. Room @ 7:00 PM Girl Scouts All Classrooms @ 6:00 PM Tue. 08 Historical Ministry Library @ 6:00 PM Polls Open 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM MP Building 2016 Theme:: The Year of Joel 2:25-26 25 So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, The crawling locust, The consuming locust, And the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you. 26 You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, And praise the name of the LORD your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; And My people shall never be put to shame. Sunday School & New Members Class 8:30 AM 5th Sunday Super Worship Celebration Morning Worship Service 10:00 AM Day Today we celebrate you for being a doorkeeper in the house of God! Guest Preacher Rev. Alvin Hill, Pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Downings, VA
MOBC FAITH DEVELOPMENT!! KINGDOMTIDE August 28 November 26, 2016 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 28 until Advent. KINGDOMTIDE is the newest of the seasons, dating no farther back than the late 1930 s. KING- DOMTIDE 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: THE SOVEREIGNITY OF GOD The study of this quarter examines the sovereignty of God and of Jesus Christ, culminating with a close look at the vision of God s plan at the end of the age. UNIT 3 -- Alpha and Omega The four lessons in this unit are based on the last two chapters of the book of Revelation. In these lessons, John uses metaphors of one who makes all things new, a vision of a New Jerusalem, a river of life, and the beginning and the end of all things to explore how God reigns. NEXT WEEK S LESSON: November 6, 2016 Everything s Brand New Revelation 21:1-8 People look for a place and time when life s stresses will not exist. Is such a refuge possible? John, the writer of the book of Revelation, suggests that God will create a new heaven and earth where life s challenges and stresses will be banished forever. * MONDAY: God Will Dwell Among Them Exodus 29:42-46 * TUESDAY: Who May Live With God? Psalm 15 * WEDNESDAY: Life in the New Heaven and Earth Isaiah 65:20-25 * THURSDAY: Those Who Believe Have Eternal Life John 6:35-40 * FRIDAY: Mercy of Jesus Leads to Eternal Life Jude 20-25 * SATURDAY: God Wil Wipe Away All Tears Revelation 7:13-17 * SUNDAY: Morals in God s Presence Revelation 21:1-8 Sermon Highlights: October 23, 2016 Title: The Easy Way Out Text: Mark 6:32-44 Main Idea: When God tells us not to take the easy way out, He s not being difficult. The text teaches us that Jesus was not being difficult but: Points: 1) He didn t want the disciples desire to block the blessing for the crowd. 2) He was dealing with difficult people. 3) Things are not always as hard as they seem. 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! 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 the book of the Revelation. Revelation is the only book in the Bible that promises a blessing for those who read and obey the book [1:3; 22:7]. Unfortunately, it is one of the most neglected books. Please join us and be informed, be inspired and be truly blessed. Instructor: Sis. Marilyn E. Coates 2
3 MOBC COMMUNITY NEWS!! Nov. 6 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Nov. 13 Veterans Day Celebration 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Nov. 19 Pre-Men s Day Fellowship Breakfast MP Building @ 8:30 AM November 6, 2016 9:30 AM MP Building Nov. 20 Men s Day Celebration 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Nov. 23 Pre-Thanksgiving Day Worship Service Sponsored by Henrico Ministers Conference 7:00 PM Guest Preacher Rev. Willie Smith, Pastor Hungary Road Baptist Church, Richmond, VA All Junior High and High School Students Please join us for Sunday School and Breakfast with the Pastor on November 6th at 9:30 AM in the MP Building. The lesson is entitled New School the big idea: Everything is Brand New. The lesson comes from the book of Revelation 21:1-8. If you would like breakfast, please sign-up on the information table in the education wing by Friday, November 4th. Message from the Constitution/Handbook Committee (Ray Cunningham, Al Smith, Marcellus Bland, Ternesia Hunt, Stacy Jones, Lynsley Evans and Freddie Oliver): Nov. 24 The end of 2016 is fast approaching. We are requesting all ministries to submit their meetings/events dates for the year 2017. Please turn in your calendar to the Church Secretary by Sunday, December 18, 2016. We are soliciting feedback from members of MOBC! If you have recommended changes that you would like to see made to our Constitution/Handbook, please submit one of the following ways: Place handwritten recommendations in the box located in the church office. Email your recommendations to mobcconstitution@gmail.com. See a member of the committee. The last day recommendations will be received is November 20, 2016! The Bereavement Support Ministry Did You Know? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! For more information Contact Rev. Dru Roane, Ministry Leader The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The Civic Ministry wants to encourage everyone to go out and vote. 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 Mildred Hardy John Harris, Jr. Alice Mitchell Alma Tarry Violet Watson Bernice Winston Betty Jo Williams COMMUNITY FOOD GIVEAWAY SCHEDULE MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM 11:30 AM SATURDAY 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Zip Codes: 23227, 23228, 23059 & 23060 4th Saturday Food Pantry & USDA households Distributions & Breakfast Dates for Saturday USDA November 19th and December 17th 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, 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 Administrative Assistant: Rev. Allison D. Roldán (Office E-Mail) - Secretary@mobcva.org Director of Music & Arts: Mr. 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: Youthminister@mobcva.org Financial Secretary: Ms. Jacqueline Crittendon E-Mail: Finance@mobcva.org Custodian (Day): Mr. Gerald Anderson (804) 200-2724 Custodian (Evening): Mr. John Brown (804) 901-8111 On Call November 2016 Deacon on Call Joseph Starks......262-9519 Erasmus Brown... 553-1377 Deaconess on Call Brenda Baskfield. 527-0226 Rhonda Dunigan.....553-0334 Trustee on Call Harold Lawson...262-6935 Robin Roane..262-4246 James Debnam...306-4038 Associate Minister on Call Rev. Ruth Frazier... 746-4106 Bereavement Support on Call Rev. Dru Roane.647-5323 Schedule of Services & Classes for the week of 10/30/2016 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. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Early Morning Prayer New Members Ministry Prayer & Praise Bible Institute Adult Bible Study Young Adult Bible CYM Bible Study New Members Class 2nd & 3rd Sunday s Children s Church during the 10:00 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 Bulletin Rehearsal Schedule Monday, October 31st Olive Branches @ 6:00 PM Chosen Generation @ 7:00 PM Office Hours: Pastor s Appointment Hours: Monday - Friday Monday - 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1st Employment Opportunities Thursday, November 3rd Are you seeking employment? Full-Time, Part-Time, Professional, Skilled-Labor Check out the Job Seeker s Binder located on the table in the Education Wing. It contains information on Job Opportunities. Updates are made each week. 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: Sis. Catherine Crump and Family All thank you acknowledgements are posted on the bulletin board outside of the church office. Olive Branches @ 6:00 PM Male Choir @ 7:15 PM Musicians @ 6:00 PM Judah Praise @ 6:30 PM Voices of Commitment @ 7:00 PM Monday, November 7th Chosen Generation @ 7:00 PM 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.
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.