Good Morning!
Every Monday I sit at my computer, look at this update/email, and think about how blessed we are at Mt. Olive. Yesterday we witnessed two baptisms, which is what we are all about, helping people come to faith in Jesus Christ. We heard some fantastic music and songs during the evening service, and we had a great fellowship meal to finish off the day. Check out the Facebook page for pictures of the service and baptisms. Click here for the video on God's Peace that was used Sunday morning.
Thank you!
To those who shared a song or music with us last night. You were a blessing to the church family.
To those who prepared and shared the wonderful food last night. Fantastic!
To those who gave to the student ministry to help with summer expenses. You encouraged them.
To the students who did the setup, serving, and clean up last night. Keep serving in His name!
To those who worked behind the scenes. We could not do ministry without you.
To Jesus who made it all possible. Where would we be without you?
Next Sunday
The Peacemaker Series continues next Sunday morning from James 4:11-12.
1. Secrets of the Peacemaker (James 4:1-6)
2. Steps of the Peacemaker (James 4:7-10)
3. Speech of the Peacemaker (James 4:11-12)
Ladies Brunch
May 20th, 10 am, with Teresa Meares. Each year ladies sign up to decorate a table and invite guests to join them for the brunch. To have a table please sign up in the church foyer or contact Fran Anderson at 904.669.1705.
Mother's Day
May 14th is Mother's Day and we will have a Baby Dedication! The church has a small gift for all mothers in the service that day and will have a time of special prayer.
Vacation Bible School
Our VBS is June 5-9. You may register a child by calling the church office or through the church website.
Breakfast for Students
Each Sunday morning volunteers serve breakfast to our students. A schedule is on the white board in the fellowship hall. See Barbara Rackliff if you would like to provide the breakfast one of the available weeks.
Plug-In To A Group
Ongoing groups are held Sunday mornings at 9:30 and Wednesday nights at 6:30. Other groups are available. A list of all groups is on the table in the foyer of the church. You can find out more about groups by calling the church office or emailing me.
Monday Morning 5
1. Stop Photobombing Jesus
2. ‘The Lost City of Z’: Where Indiana Jones Meets Jim Elliot
3. Keep Looking (Video)
4. How to Love God by Getting More Sleep
5. Visiting Home Might Not Be Everything You Dreamed
Monday Meditation
Our Daily Bread May 1, 2017
What would you do if the Lord showed up in the middle of your workday with a message? This happened to Gideon, one of the ancient Israelites. “The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘Mighty hero, the Lord is with you!’ ” Gideon could have responded with a wordless nod and gulp, but instead he said, “If the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us?” (Judg. 6:12–13 nlt). Gideon wanted to know why it seemed as if God had abandoned His people.
God didn’t answer that question. After Gideon had endured seven years of enemy attacks, starvation, and hiding in caves, God didn’t explain why He never intervened. God could have revealed Israel’s past sin as the reason, but instead He gave Gideon hope for the future. God said, “Go with the strength you have . . . . I will be with you. And you will destroy the Midianites” (vv.14, 16 nlt).
Lord, I am reaching out to You for the peace I need.
Do you ever wonder why God has allowed suffering in your life? Instead of answering that specific question, God may satisfy you with His nearness today and remind you that you can rely on His strength when you feel weak. When Gideon finally believed that God was with him and would help him, he built an altar and called it “The Lord Is Peace” (v. 24).
There is peace in knowing that whatever we do and wherever we go, we go with God who promised never to leave or forsake His followers.
And as always, your pastor is praying for you.
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