JANUARY 2012 MINISTRY MEETINGS

Tues. 03 Trustee Ministry Room 138 @ 7:00 PM

Wed. 04 Senior Ministry Conf. Room @ 10:00 AM

Sat. 07 Ladies Ushers Sanctuary @ 9:00 AM

Mon. 09 Leadership Council MP Building @ 7:00 PM

Tues. 10 Church School Meeting Room 137 @ 6:30PM

Wed. 11 Young Adult Ministry Room 137 @ 6:00 PM

Thur. 12 Evangelism Ministry Room 139 @ 6:30 PM Deaconess Ministry Room 138 @ 6:30 PM Deacons Ministry Room 140 @ 7:00 PM Mon. Jan. 16, 2012

Building & Church Office Closed MLK Service at 9:30 AM St. Peter Baptist Church 2040 Mt. Road, Glen Allen, VA

Tues. 17 Greeters Ministry Room 137 @ 6:30 PM Male Ushers Sanctuary @ 7:00 PM

Wed. 18 Senior Ministry Conf. Room @ 10:00 AM Hope Biblical Counseling Conf. Room @ 6:00 PM

Sat. 21 Healthcare Ministry Room 137 @ 9:00 AM

Mon. 23 Church Meeting MP Building @ 7:00 PM

Sat. 28 Olive Branches Ushers Sanctuary @ 9:00 AM

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 re­ covery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Luke 4:18­19 (NKJ)

It is the vision of Mt. Olive to be a church that is intentional in its efforts to iden­ tify and meet the needs of broken, hurt and oppressed people in the greater Glen Allen area through the message and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Worship Service & Installation of 2012 Officers

@ 10:00 AM

Church School New Members Class @ 9:00 AM @ 8:30 AM

From the Pastor's Desk

January 1, 2012 MOBC Core Values

1. Radical Hospitality 2. Passionate Worship 3. Intentional Faith Development 4. Risk­Taking Mission & Service 5. Extravagant Generosity

2012 MEMBER TITHES & OFFERING ENVELOPES are available in the education wing.

TODAY AT MOUNT OLIVE

Building & Church Office will be closed on

Monday, January 2, 2012

2012 Theme

“The Year of Fruitfulness” Galatians 5:22­23

Against such things there is no law.

NEXT WEEK’S LESSON: January 8, 2012 “JOSEPH FINDS FAVOR” Genesis 41:37­45, 50­52

Joseph is appointed to the Pharaoh's court and becomes responsible for Egypt’s survival strategy for the next 14 years. God’s favor rests on him as he is named the wisest man in the land and placed second in command.

DAILY BIBLE READING

* MONDAY: Interpretations Belong to God Genesis 40:1­8

* TUESDAY: Restored to Office Genesis 40:9­15

* WEDNESDAY: The Predictions Come True Genesis 40:16­23

* THURSDAY: The Interpreter Remembered Genesis 41:1­13

* FRIDAY: Pharaoh’s Dreams Genesis 41:14­24

* SATURDAY: The Dreams Interpreted Genesis 41:25­36

* SUNDAY: A Discerning and Wise Leader Genesis 41:37­45, 50­52

General Theme For This Quarter:

The study this quarter focuses on God’s covenant through Abraham. The theological emphasis is on faith. God promised Abraham that through him all the nations of the earth would be blessed. That promise was passed on from generation to generation until it was ultimately fulfilled in Christ. The lessons for t this quarter are taken from Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Galatians.

We hope that you will join us as we are focusing on:

Lessons 5­9 have five lessons. The first four are Joseph’s story in Genesis 39­50. We see how God’s promise to Abraham is passed on from genera­ tion to generation and carried with Abraham’s descendants into Egypt. The final lesson of the unit considers the songs of Moses and Miriam's in Exodus 15. God delivers Israel and leads them to safety in the desert. God’s cove­ nant faithfulness is proven again.

THIS WEEK’S LESSON: “GOD WATCHES OVER JOSEPH” Genesis 38:7­21a

Potiphar’s wife aggressively petitions Joseph for sexual favors. Because of his loyalty to Potiphar and to God, he refuses; consequently, she accuses him of attempted rape and he is imprisoned. God stays with Joseph and he receives grace.

CHRISTMAS SEASON December 25 ­ January 5, 2012

CHRISTMASTIDE — Christmastide (the time between Christmas and Epiphany) is a 12­day 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.

Sermon Highlights: December 25, 2011

Sermon Title: “And Laid Him In A Manger” Scriptural Text: Luke 2:1­7 Main Idea: Mary handled the no room problem by laying baby Jesus in a

manger. She didn’t let the existence of her problem:

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

Points: (1) robbed her mind of God’s faithfulness and goodness (2) keep her from praising God but relied on help (3) changed who she was

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UNIT #2

“GOD ESTABLISHES A FAITHFUL PEOPLE”

“GOD’S PROTECTION”

(Pulpit Attire is White)

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 sepa­ rates us from God. By confessing our sins and turning from them, you will find forgiveness. The Bible prom­ ises: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and right­ eous 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 re­ ceived Him, to them He gave the right to become chil­ dren 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!

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Going Green

“THE earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” Psalm 24:1

Go Green with Jesus by participating in our Community Service Recycling Project. Members are encouraged to bring any of the items listed below and place them in the red recycle bin at the rear of our church. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Capital Fund Campaign (CFC).

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Jan. 16 ­ Martin Luther King, Jr. Service @ 10:00 AM St. Peter Baptist Church, Glen Allen, VA

Jan. 23 ­ Church Meeting, MP Building @ 7:00 PM

Jan. 29 ­ 5th Sunday Worship Service & Teen Church @ 10:00 AM

Church School & New Members Class @ 8:30 AM

To Pastor Thompson and our Mt. Olive Family: We count it a privilege and honor to belong to such a loving family. Thank you so much for the outpouring of your love and generosity during this holiday season. We cannot express how thankful we are to you. It is our prayer that God will open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings upon each of you that you will not have enough room to receive it. Thank you again for everything.

The Stith Family

Dear Pastor Thompson, Deacons and Trustees of Mt. Olive, Sis. Joyce Libron, and my Mt. Olive Family: I would like to sin­ cerely thank you for the scholarship gift of $500 towards my edu­ cation at Radford University this year. The money will certainly come to good use as I continue pursuing my educational and ca­ reer goals. Thank you so much.

Sis. Bre'ana S. Spencer

Ladies and Gents get ready for a new challenge! Join our Line Dancing Class

Beginning: Thursday, January 12, 2012 Place: MOBC MP Building Time: 11:15 am — 12:15 pm Cost: $5.00 per session

or join us on Tuesday, January 17 @ 7:00 pm. A sign up sheet is on the information table in the education wing for all those who are ready for this challenge. For more informa­ tion, please see Sis. Ann Lawson or Sis. Joyce Johnson.

Bereavement Support Ministry

The Bereavement Support Ministry (a branch of the Congregational Care Ministry), under the leadership of Reverend Dru Roane, will meet on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the MP Building, Classroom #1. This meeting will be the first of three training ses­ sions in preparation for the Mt. Olive Bereavement Support that will be offered early next year. All members of the Congregational Care Ministry, as well as those who have volunteered to be facili­ tators, are asked to be in attendance. The training will be led by Reverend Dru Roane.

Young Ambassador Society

“I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Psalm 139:14

The Young Ambassador Society will meet on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6:30 PM. The topic for discussion is:

"Identity Crisis!" Do you know who you are? Ask yourself who am?

For more information please contact Angelo Akins, Ashley Washington, Kashonna Harvey, or Brandon Mitchell.

Behold, I an the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me? Jeremiah 32:27

INTERCESSORY PRAYER Sick & Shut­ins

Walter Baskerville Bernard Williams Doris Harris Bernice Winston Penny Marshall Betty Jo Williams Hazel Morse Frank Threatts, Jr. Alice Mitchell Dorothy Robinson

Absolutely, no boxes or cardboard of any kind or food related paper cups, wrappers/napkins etc..

Newspapers Paper Back Books JCPenney & Macy Catalogs Magazines Hard Back Books Phone Books Junk Mail Shredded Paper Any Catalogs

Don’t forget your TELEPHONE BOOKS!

Ministry & Staff Directory Rev. Darryl G. Thompson, Pastor

262­9614 (o) / 929­1094 (h) / 262­2397 (fax) E­mail: (Pastor) ­ pastorthompson@mobcva.org

Church Administrator: Trustee Robin Roane Minister of Music: Rev. Marcus A. Lee Office Administrator: Rev. Allison D. Smith Director of Christian Ed.: Rev. Deborah A. Simmons (Office) ­ mobcsec@yahoo.com Minister of Children & Youth: Rev. Kelly A. Evans

ON CALL JANUARY 2012

Deacon on Call Alvin Roane……………...262­4246 Lamar Hough…………....750­1275

Deaconess on Call

Daphne Johnson…..……..569­9129 Helen Taylor…..…………..266­1681

Trustee on Call Robin Roane…..………….262­4246 Harold Lawson……..……..262­6935 Reamous Gunn…………...266­5068 James Debnam…………...306­4038

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.

Office Hours: Monday—Friday

9:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.

Pastor’s Appt. Hours: Monday — 2:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Tuesday — 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church 8775 Mt. Olive Avenue Glen Allen, VA 23060

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Deadline for bulletin information is 12:30 pm each Wednesday. Please email information to: mobcsec@yahoo.com or call the church office at (804) 262­9614.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES & CLASSES for week of 1/2/2012

Sunday: 7:00 a.m. Early Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. Early Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Church School 9:30 a.m. New Members Class 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. Noon Day Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Evangelism Ministry

Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. Early Morning Prayer 6:30 p.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study 7:00 p.m. New Members Class

Thur. 05 ­ Judah @ 6:15 pm Chosen Generation

@ 7:00 pm

2nd & 3rd Sunday’s Children’s Church during the 11:00 am Worship Service

Nursery open for children 3 months to age 4 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

MOUNT OLIVE ON YOUTUBE To view the latest videos type in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdiUIO EvUDQ&feature=player_embedded#!

Featured Videos: Family & Friends ­ Family Reunion Phase II Multi­Purpose Building Easter Production ­ Play Easter Production ­ Praise Dance Church History Presentation Pastor Thompson’s Sermon— God is Trying To tell US Something”

MUSIC MINISTRY

COMMUNITY FOOD GIVEAWAY SCHEDULE TUESDAY 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM THURSDAY 10:00 AM — 11:00 PM SATURDAY 12:00 AM — 12:30 PM

Seniors Ages 60 Plus

Free food boxes will be distributed to seniors every third Wednesday from 11:00 ­12:00 pm. It’s free to ALL.!

Rev. Evelyn Beard, Associate Minister/Visitors Ministry…..…….. Rev. Clifton Butts, Associate Minister……………………...………. Rev. Janice Corbett, Assoc. Min./New Members Youth Ministry... . Rev. Melodye Cutler, Associate Minister …………………………... Rev. Donald Edwards, Associate Minister………………………...... Rev. Lori Edwards, Associate Minister.….…………….……………. Rev. Larry Ellis, Associate Minister…….……………………………. Rev. Patricia M. Ellis, Associate Minister/Floral Ministry………….. Rev. Kelly A. Evans, Assoc. Min.//Minister of Children & Youth….. Rev. Dr. AnnaMarie Franklin, Assoc. Min./Seniors Ministry………. Rev. Ruth Frazier, Associate Minister/Evangelism Ministry.……... Rev. Youlande Jennings, Assoc. Min./Intercessory Prayer Min..... Rev. Natalie Y. Jones, Associate Minister………..……………(434) Rev. Lloyd Jones, Associate Minister………………………………. Rev. Donald King, Associate Minister………..…………………….. Rev. Marcus A. Lee, Associate Minister/Minister of Music & Arts. Rev. Dru Roane, Associate Minister…………………………………. Rev. Deborah A. Simmons, Assoc. Min./Dir. Christian Education.. Rev. Allison D. Smith, Assoc. Min./Church School Superintendent Rev. Donna Mack­Tatum, Assoc. Min./Counseling Ministry………. Rev. Violet R. Watson, Associate Minister…………………………. Deac. Janet Jefferson, Church Clerk………………......................... Bro. Gerald Anderson, Church Sexton/Custodian........................... Sis. Rosiland Ruffin, Church Grounds Beautification……………… Sis. Fecelia Starks, Civic Ministry…….……………………………... Deac. Sandra Anderson, Deaconess Ministry (Chair.)……………. Dea. Joseph Starks, Deacons Ministry (Chair.)…….…….………... Sis. Joyce Libron, Extended Family Ministry……………………….. Sis. DeShay White, Finance Ministry………………………………... Sis. Angela Gregg, Greeter Ministry…………………………………. Deac. Janet Jefferson, Hard of Hearing Ministry………..…............ Sis. Lydia Richardson, Health Care Ministry…...……...……..…….. Hospitality Ministry....…………………...…………………………... .. Sis. Ora Oliver, Historical Ministry…...………………...……..……... Marriage Ministry …………..…........................................................ Charles Tiggle, Media Ministry……...………………....................... . Bro. Raymond Tatum, Men of Impact (Men’s Ministry).....………… Sis. Brenda Jackson, Missions Ministry ………….……...…………. Sis. Pamela Henderson, Nominating Ministry…………………........ Deac. Dorothy Robinson, One Church One Child………….. …….. Bro. Dwight VanRossum, Pastoral ………………………………….. Sis. Billie Winzor, Personnel Ministry……………...……….............. Bro. Jerry Williams, Photography Ministry ...……………………….. Bro. Orrie Crews, Public Relations Ministry…………………..……. Dea. Gary Jennings, Security Ministry………………………...…….. Singles Ministry………………………………………………………… Dea. Lamar Hough, Technology Ministry…………………………… Dea. James Perkins, Transportation Ministry…………...……….… Bro. Reamous Gunn, Trustee Ministry……….……………..…….. Sis. Fecelia Starks, Ushers Ministry………………………………... Sis. Renee Glover, Warriors for Christ (Women’s Ministry)…….... Sis. Florence Lipscomb, Wedding Ministry……………………........ Bro. Angelo Akins, Young Adult Ministry…….……………………..

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For a listing of Mt. Olive Business Owners, go to www.mobcva.org Weekly Bulletin, pg. 7 or you can pick up a copy in the magazine rack

located out side the church office.