We pray that the Holy Spirit will minister to you today.

July Trustees:

Dover Downing, 425.2019, and Melva Brown, 787.9922.  Please contact the assigned Trustee for access to the building after normal business hours.

Condolences - Our deepest condolences are extended to Emma Jackson, Charles Grant and Monica Bakou in the recent loss of their brother and uncle, Mr. Hurlbert Grant, Jr., who passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010 in Boston, GA. He was funeralized on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at New Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Boston, GA.

Fall Bible Study - Want to Grow in God's Word?  Want to understand the Word of God More?  Want to know how God's words apply to your daily Living?  Then sign-up for the Fall Bible Study in Whitaker Hall, today. Classes will begin the last week in September!

TodayGood Disciples Meeting - The Good Disciples will meeting will be immediately after Church Service in the Old Sanctuary.

Booth Space, Clarissa Street Festival - There is a limited number of booth spaces, 10ft x 10ft, that are available on Mt. Olivet grounds facing Clarissa Street during the Clarissa Street Festival.  The Festival will be held on Saturday, August 21st.  A $50 fee will be charged.  If interested, make check payable to Mt. Olivet and submit it with a completed application by August 15th!  Contact Harvey McCorvey, 721-6242, or Dorothy Davis, 266-4500,  for additional information.

Meeting Change, Adult Usher - Starting in September, the Adult Usher Board will meet on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.

TodaySECRET PLACE - Secret Place Brochures are still available!  See Barbara Weaver Today!

Mt. Olivet's 12^th Grade Program, December 2010 - This Program which consists of valuable workshops for high school seniors, will resume in December. Students will have the opportunity of meeting with seniors form other area high schools we are taking names of current high school juniors for participation next school year. For questions and to submit names, call Rae Carson at 328-7528.

Food Pantry -  Beginning July 1^st, the Food Pantry is closed for the summer and will reopen after Labor Day on Monday, September 13^th. Please continue to bring in food items weekly. Refer to the list on the Bulletin Board. And remember, “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid”. Proverbs 19:17.

Point of Hope Community Connection Clothes Closet -  The Clothes Closet is located at West Avenue United Methodist Church will be open every 2^nd and 4^th Saturday in July and August, from 10:00am – 12noon.  Fall hours will be announced later.  Call 328-8745 for details.

Banner Training - Let’s learn to share the ministry of God’s Word through visual aids, bulletin board and banners. Please sign up Today in Whitaker Hall with Sadie Hill. Classes will begin soon.

Free Training & Job Placement - Pathstone is offering Free training and job placement!  Call 241-4316 for details.

Food and Beverage, Not Allowed - Due to past issues with foods and beverages, they are not allowed Sanctuary, this includes "Water".  Let’s all do our part to help maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our worship area. Thank you in advance and may God ontinue to Bless You!

Please do not assume AV support will be provided because your event is on the church calendar.  AV Forms are available in the Church Office and on the church’s website.  Completed forms are to be placed in the AV Mailbox located in the Library.  AV Form

Foster Parent Needed - Informational Sessions are being held throughout Monroe County. For details, please call 334-9096.

2010 Church 100^th Anniversary Activities

Volunteers Needed, 100^th Anniversary Dinner - To organize and fund the auction mission for the 2010 MOBC 100^th Anniversary Dinner, we need several volunteers to donate gift baskets. If you are interested in participating, please sign up after church at the “Gift Basket Registration Table”. For details, please see Donita Cummings.

100^th Anniversary Book -  The will be available to purchase. This book includes a history of all of our boards, committees and ministries.  More to come!!!!

Buy a Brick, “Leave a Legacy” - Limited Availability!!   Buy a brick for yourself, your children or to honor a loved one.  The cost is $300,  engraved in burgundy.  For more information, call Mary Ann Henry, 442.2812, or Evanger Cunningham, 328.5642 or  stop by the table in Whitaker Hall  for more information.

Centennial Cookbook - This treasured collection of recipes will make an ideal gift or keepsake. Cookbook will be available now!

T Shirts are Available - The 2010, 100^th Anniversary T-Shirts are available.  Get yours today!!!    $15 for sizes Med., Large,   XL and 2X.  See Marilyn Powers.

Volunteers Needed

Eli Wilson Concert - The Eli Wilson Concert Committee needs Mt. Olivet members to help sell tickets and promote the Eli Wilson Concert scheduled for Friday, August 20th. Please stop by the table today and pick up tickets to sell to family and friends.  The Corn Hill Festival on July 10th and 11th presents a great opportunity to sell tickets outside of Mt. Olivet. Please see a member of the committee for details.

Summer Bash - Summer Bash Celebration is August 7^th, starting at 12 noon. Volunteers are needed! If you have any questions, please see Joel Cummings.

Vacation Bible School - The following Volunteers are needed:

Bible Study Teachers - Arts & Crafts - Music & Movement - Drama - Meal Preparation

Please see Beverly Burrell-Moore, Irene Ingram, or Wendy Rose for details.

Student Opportunities

NEWScholarships, Johnson C. Smith University of Charlotte, NC - This university is giving full scholarships to students with a GPA of 3.5 and above. They are looking for scholars for the Golden Scholar Program.  They want these students Now!  They are listed as a Historically Black College/University and work hard at nurturing and guiding students. Contact Carolyn Scipio Glover at 301.342-0140.

Harvard University, No Tuition Program - Harvard recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay NO tuition. If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University will pay the tuition. For details, go to www.fao.fas.harvard.edu

Page, Obama Administration, 2010 - An excellent opportunity for 16 years old with a 3.0 GPA to serve in the Obama Administration as a page.  Serving as a Page in the Obama Administration will be an invaluable experience and an enlightening educational opportunity.  Visit the Page website for specific details http://pageprogram.house.gov/

2009-2010 MOBC 12^th Grade Program - The program will begin this fall. The purpose of the program is to provide students with valuable information which will be helpful.  To participate, 12^th Graders should submit their name, telephone number and email address to Rae Carson, 328.7528 or rcarson1@frontiernet.net).

Syracuse University - The Architecture Department is always interested in gifted, creative students and believe that the School should represent the full range and diversity of students that exist in our country.  The five-year course of study is one of the most highly ranked programs in the country, offering a rigorous curriculum that stresses intellectual development and the intersection of professional expertise and social engagement.  Approximately 80% of our admitted students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities....more

 Free MBA PROGRAM FOR MINORITY STUDENTS - Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend their MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor.  Please, please pass along this opportunity to your friends, families, and networks to see if there is an interest.  This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school.  For more details, review under the Scholarship Heading, please "What is the Corporate Fellowship Program?  Program Overview

Scholarships - Please check the Bulletin Board for a listing of websites of businesses offering minority scholarships!

The program is recruiting new students now!! Please contact Ms. Beshon Smith, 202.266-5481 or email Bsmith@urbanalliance.org.

Family Care Team 11 Picnic, July 25^th, 4:00 – 9:00pm - Team 11 is inviting all Church Members of zip code 14619 to a Family Picnic at the Brighton Town Park, Carmen Clark Lodge, ocated at 777 Westfall Road.  Please sign-up if you plan to attend. There will be a Sign-up sheet in Whitaker Hall after worship service.  If you have any questions, please call one of your Family Care Team #11 Leaders, listed on the back of the bulletin.

God by Faith’s Luncheon, July 31^st, 1:00 – 3:00pm - Join Pastor Harvey as he attends the Church of God by Faith’s Luncheon, “A Heart to Heart with Mom Winans."  Mom Winans is the mother of Pastor Marvin, Bebe and Cece Winans. Tickets are $15. For tickets and more information, call Latia Rourk at 305-1552.

Mt. Olivet Family Vacation Bible School, Aug 2^nd – 6^th, 5:30pm to 8:15pm - This program is for pre-school children through adults.  This year's theme is, “Praise Party: Worshipping God with Head, Heart, Hands, Feet, and Soul!”.   Registration Started, June 13^th

Red Wings Game, Aug 6^th, 7:00pm - Church Women United would like to extend an invitation to the MOBC Family for a Family Night at the Red Wings game.  For tickets, please contact Mary Ann Henry, 442-2812, or Audrey Davidson, 442-4178.

Summer Bash, Aug 7^th, 12:00noon - Come out and support our annual Summer Bash Celebration on Saturday.   Be there!  See Joel Cummings for details.

Finance Committee Meeting, Aug 14^th, 12noon - All are expected to attend.  Contact Larry Pough or Charles Smith if you are not able to attend.

The Eli Wilson Concert, Aug 20^th, 7:00pm - This event will be held at Mt. Olivet.  Join Us!   Tickets are available, contact Larry Pough.

Clarissa Street Reunion & Health Fair, Aug 21^st, 10:00am - 11:00pm - This event is FREE!  Arts, Crafts, Music-Jazz, R&B, Gospel and fun activities  for the whole Family.   The event will be located at Clarissa Street from Troup Street to Dr. Samuel McCree Way. 

Bible Study Training, Aug 28^th, 8:30am – 12 noon - This is Disciple Bible Study Training and it will be held on Saturday.  A light meal will be served.  All Facilitators and those who want to become Facilitators, are invited.

Men’s Conference, Sept 10^th – 12^th - New Life Ministries is extending an invitation to all men. The theme is “Are You Man Enough?”  The conference will include Prophet Andre Jones, Dr. Michael Torres and Psalmist Ty Cook.  For more information and time, please contact Marla Wall at 436-0085 ext. 25.

Bulletin Announcement Deadline, Wednesday Noon  - The only EXCEPTIONS will be illness and/or death notices.  Your support is required to ensure compliance!

Caregiver Support Services - If you are caring for an aging loved one and are interested in receiving support at your convenience, in your own home, please contact the Caregiver Support Services Resource Center at 760.5470.

Floral Arrangement - To place on the Pulpit, in celebration or memorial, contact Deacon Benjamin Bruce or the Church Office.

Prior Approval Required - ALL individuals making purchases on behalf of Mt Olivet Baptist Church must have prior APPROVAL FIRST!  Requisition Forms should be completed, including account number(s), in order to be processed. If you are unsure of the appropriate account to be used, please see your Account Treasurer.

Refunds - In order to receive your refund for an approved purchase, receipts are to be handed in within 60 days of purchase to be honored.