Mt. Olivet Baptist Rochester, NY

March 7, 2010 Announcements

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*We pray that the Holy Spirit will minister to you today.*
March Trustees: Tina DeCosta, 325-9162 and George Opira, 750-5052. Please contact the assigned Trustee for access to the building after normal business hours.
Condolences - Our deepest condolences are extended to Pastor Harvey and Family in the recent loss of his grandmother, Mrs. Louise Willis, who passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in Bolivar, TN. Her Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 8, 2010 Mt. Olive Baptist Church, at 11:00am, in Middleton, TN.
Condolences - Our deepest condolences are extended to Pam Williams, Latoya Jackson, Blondell Burden and Mary Murray in the recent loss of their nephew and cousin, Baby Nigel Niruy Moore, who passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010, in Rochester, NY. Calling hours are Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Elim Christian Fellowship Church and Funeral will be held on Thursday, March 11^th at New Life Fellowship Church.
Condolences - Our condolences are extended to Clarence & Mary Ann Henry and Family in the recent loss of his aunt, Mrs. Lydia Broussard, who passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010. Her Funeral Service was held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Church.
Thank You - Thank you Pastor Harvey, the Usher Board, Mission Circle and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Family for your prayers, cards, phone calls, gifts and other acts of kindness shown to me on the recent loss of my sister, Mrs. Linda J. Coles, it is greatly appreciated. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Central Baptist Church (26 Church Road, Salt Point, NY). Love, Judy Hollingsworth
	Happy Birthday - Birthday wishes are extended to Katherine Terrell, who celebrated her birthday on Friday, March 5^th! Happy Birthday Ms. Katherine!
Urban League, Anna Byrd - Please remember to support the Urban League of Rochester in memory of Anna Byrd. If you have questions or need an Urban League Membership Form, see Francine Lofton-Thompson.
Food Pantry - God is doing great things for the people in the community through the MOBC Food Pantry Ministry. Many families are being blessed because of the contributions given by our congregation. We give God praise and ask God to continue to bless you to be a blessing. In order to make the distribution of food consistent for each family, we are asking that you bring in only the items listed below: Oatmeal - Powder Milk (boxed by individual packets) - Canned Fruit - Saltine Crackers - Peanuts Butter - Jelly - Canned Soup - Vegetables - Tuna Fish - Canned Pork & Beans - Baked Beans - Bagged or Boxed Rice - Mayonnaise - Pasta (1 or 2 lbs. bags/boxes) - Spaghetti - Spaghetti Sauce - Tomato Paste, preferably canned vs. glass to eliminate breakage - instant Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Deliveries will be provided only* for the shut-in
Secret Place Brochures - They are in! See Barbara Weaver to purchase your copy!
Children’s Church - Will Not be held Today! March’s Topic: “The Easter Musical” Rehearsals."
Easter Program Rehearsals - The rehearsals are at 1:00pm as the following days: Saturdays - Mar 13^th, 20^th, 27^th Sundays - March, during Children's Church We also have speeches for people who may not have a speaking part in the play.
High School Graduating Seniors - Mt. Olivet’s graduating High School seniors will meet on selected Saturdays for enriching workshops. To register, contact Rae Carson at 328-7528. Workshops include: Christian Living with Rev. Harvey - Healthy Living - How To Hold On To Your Money - Effective Presentations - Time Management - Independent Living - Testimonies from Mt. Olivet members - Experiences and tips from past Mt. Olivet High School graduates
Foster Parent Needed - Informational Sessions are being held throughout Monroe County. For details, please call 334-9096.
Bulletin Inserts - The Communications Ministry met with Pastor Harvey and the Chairperson of the Deaconate Board and the decision was made that no inserts will be placed in our newly designed bulletin. If you have a flyer that you want shown, send it to Veronica and the flyer will be advertised on the screen.
2010 Church 100^th Anniversary Activities
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!!!!
An Elegant Evening of Dining - Mt. Olivet proudly presents “An Elegant Evening of Dining in Homes” on Saturday, April 24^th! Members of Mt. Olivet’s Congregation will Host a Delectable Meal Feast served in an elegant settings at their homes. A luscious Dessert Fellowship Reception will follow. Don’t you nor your friends miss this unique opportunity. Tickets are on sale now at Mt. Olivet in Whittaker Hall, $60 per person. Contact Millicent Hartzog, 544-7629, Alberta Lee, 248-2334 or Karin Shealey-Hill, 241-1324. March 16^th is the Final Deadline to sign-up to be a host home. If you are interested, please see or contact Lois Norman, 671-3331 or Barbara Opira, 383-8131.
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
Mt. Olivet’s Evening of Elegance Dining Host - We still need Host homes! If interested, please contact Lois Norman, 671-3331 or Barbara Opira, 383-8131. For additional information, please leave your name with the Church Office and a committee representative will contact you.
Walk-A-Thon - The planning committee needs dynamic saints to support our June 6th Walk-A-Thon Event. Volunteers are needed for: Parade Route Security - Grilling - Coordinating & Supervising Children’s Mini-Walk/Activities - First Aid support, and On-site Registration Interested Saints should email: marilynn.grant@yahoo.com
Student Opportunities
	Scholarship Applications Due, Apr 1^st - Sisters For A Better Black Community, Inc. Scholarship applications are NOW available! Go to www.ulr.org/scholarship to receive an application. For details, please call 251-1777.
	NEW`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 f`or 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!
	Women In Computer Science Scholarships - Florida A & M University is providing an outstanding opportunity for Black women entering college in the fall. It is designed to address their absence in the field of computer technology. Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students. more details
	Employment Scholarship Opportunities - Student Centre
	Nursing Program, Free Tuition - If you know of anyone between 18-28 years old, interested in the Nursing field, University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is offering FREE tuition, FREE books, a $250 monthly stipend, and guaranteed job placement as a nurse at Providence Hospital upon graduation with a starting salary of $40,000. It is a 3 year program. The program is recruiting new students now!! Please contact Ms. Beshon Smith, 202.266-5481 or email Bsmith@urbanalliance.org.
Walk-A-Thon Meeting, Mar 8^th, 6:00pm - All are requested to attend.
Couples Fellowship, Mar 12^th, 6:30pm - The Mt. Olivet Couples Fellowship extends an invitation to all married couples to enjoy an evening of Christian fellowship, including diner at the Webster Woods Club House, 732 Royal Sunset Drive, Webster. Please RSVP to the Hosts, Charlotte and Dover Downing, 425-2019 or cdowning@monroecc.edu.
WFW Ministries' 1^st Annual Kick-Off Luncheon, Mar 13^th, 11:00am to 3:30pm - The WFW Ministries presents “Women Doing What Ever For God’s Promise” at the Frederick Douglass Resource Center, 36 King Street. Tickets are $25. For details, contact Tiffany Travis, 217.2284 or wfmminitries@gmail.com) or Joan Davis, 482.1780.
Hampton University Choir Concert, Mar 13^th, 6:00pm - Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from church members, Whitaker Hall after Worship Service and Wegman’s. All Hampton University Alumni are asked to meet briefly after Worship Service Today in the rear of the sanctuary with Bill Davis.
Family Care Team #8, Mar 14^th, Immediately Following Worship Service - The Levites Family Care Team #8 (14608) will meet on Sunday, March 14^th, immediately after Worship Service for a brief Informational Meeting in the old sanctuary. A training session, for those who Welcome, read the Announcements and act as Greeters, will be held on Monday, March 15^th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm., in the New Sanctuary. For details, see Larry and Esther Cresswell.
Family Care Team #9, Mar 14^th, Immediately Following Worship Service - The meeting will be held in the Lower Fellowship Hall. Any questions, please see Ruby Richardson or Mike Ruffin.
Rev. Dr. Fredrick Johnson, Sr's 2^nd Pastor Anniversary, Mar 14^th, 11:00am - First Genesis Baptist Church will be celebrating their 2^nd Pastoral Anniversary for Rev. Dr. Fredrick Johnson, Sr. Worship Service will have Bishop Troy Bronner, Pastor of the Elim Christian Fellowship Church, as the guest speaker. The 4:00pm Worship Service will feature Rev. Richard Douglas, Pastor of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. All are welcome!
The Urban League of Rochester Annual Closeout Membership Community-Wide Service, Mar 14^th, 4:00pm - This event will be held at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 351 Joseph Avenue.
Family Night, “It Is Well With My Soul”, Mar 19^th& Mar 20^th - There will be workshop series and National Kidney Foundation Screening Program. There will be a light dinner and continental breakfast will be served. Tell your friends! It’s Free of charge. Details
ABW/Rochester Genesee Regional Luncheon Meeting, Mar 20^th - This event will be held at the Lake Avenue Baptist Church and is Free. Please call 458-5765 to register. The featured speaker is Sandra Hasenauer on the theme “Women…Destined for God’s Purpose”. You are encouraged to bring items such as undies, socks, toiletries, or personal hygiene products for our local missions, Cameron Ministries. In addition, a special offering will be taken for Haiti Relief. Do come and learn how vital you are to God’s kingdom.
The Sunday School "Easter Musical", Mar 28^th, 5:00pm - All are encouraged to attend.
Antioch Baptist Church, Buffalo, NY, Mar 31^st, 7:00pm - Pastor Harvey will be the guest speaker and all are encouraged to come out to support him as he ministers to the people.
Antioch Baptist Church, Buffalo, NY, Mar 31^st, 7:00pm - Pastor Harvey will be the guest speaker and all are encouraged to come out to support him as he ministers to the people.
ABW Women's Conference, April 16^th to 18^th - The 2010 NYS American Baptist Women’s Conference, “Women…Destined For God’s Purpose”, will be held in Owego, NY. To register, please go to www.abwm-nys.org Flyer...more
Bulletin Board - Please place items for the Bulletin Board in the holder below the Bulletin Board. Committee members will post the items. Contact Irene Ingram for details.
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.
Bulletin Announcement Deadline, Wednesday Noon - The only EXCEPTIONS will be illness and/or death notices. Your support is required to ensure compliance!
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.