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 Finance Ministry Room 138 @ 7:00 PM

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

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.

Thank you to the entire Mt. Olive family for the love, cards and gifts given to my family and me during Christmas. May God bless you for being such a tre­ mendous blessing to us. We love you and pray that you will continue to hold to God's unchanging hand in 2012. As always, keep the faith and the faith will keep you.

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.

Love, Pastor Thompson

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 relying 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

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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

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!

Math tutoring for 6th, 7th & 8th graders will begin on Tuesday, January 10th & 11th

in the MP Building @ 4:30 PM.

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).

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

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

New Year’s Day Worship Service & Installation of 2012 Officers @ 10:00 AM Church School @ 9:00 AM

New Members Class @ 8:30 AM

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Building & Church Office Closed

3 Noon Day Bible Study

7:00 pm Trustee Min. Room 138

4 6:00 am Morning Prayer 10:00am Senior Adults 6:30 pm Young Adults 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:00pm C&Y Bible Study 7:00 pm New Members

5 6 7 Ladies Ushers Sanctuary @ 9:00 am

8 9 Leadership Council

MP Building @ 7:00 pm

10 Noon Day Bible Study

6:30 pm Church School Meeting ­ Room 137

7:00pm Finance Min. Room 138

11 6:00 am Morning Prayer 6:30 pm Young Adults 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:00 pm C&YBible Study 7:00 pm New Members

12 6:30pm Evangelism Ministry ­ Room 139

6:30pm Deaconess Ministry ­ Room 138

7:00pm Deacons Ministry Room 140

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15 16Building & Church

Office Closed

Martin Luther King Service Sponsored by Henrico Ministers’ Fellowship at St. Peter Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Kirkland Walton, Pastor

17Noon Day Bible Study

6:30 pm Greeters Min. Room 137

7:00 pm Male Ushers Sanctuary

18 6:00 am Morning Prayer 10 :00 am Senior Adults 6:00 pm Hope Counsel. 6:30 pm Young Adults 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:00pm C&Y Bible Study 7:00 pm New Members

19 20 21 Healthcare Ministry

Room 137 @ 9:00 am

22 Holy Communion Worship Services 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM

23Church Meeting

MP Building @ 7:00 PM

24 Noon Day Bible Study

25 6:00 am Morning Prayer 6:30 pm Young Adults 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:00pm C&Y Bible Study 7:00 pm New Members

26 27 28 Olive Branches @ 9:00 am

29 5th Sunday Worship Service and Teen Church @10:00AM

New Members Class & Church School @ 8:30AM

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Events January 2012 STEWARDSHIP EMPHASIS