Weekly Announcements

Connecting with Jesus in 2012

Through

                        Discipleship         Fellowship         Stewardship

                                 Dedication                     Nurturing                   Consistency  

The Holyland -  Would you like to Journey through the bible with a Visit to The Holy Land? Please come to an informational meeting on May 31 in the old sanctuary. There will be two sessions. First session 2:00 p.m. Second session 7:00 p.m.  For more info contact: Edwina Fishbaugh 461-2315/ Irene Ingram 334-2633.

Hazardous Sidewalk Replacement Program -  The Adams Street parking lot will be closed on Monday, May 21st and May 28th for sidewalk repairs. Please use the Clarissa Street Parking lot.

Health and Fitness

Summer Break, Bible Study Class - The Basic Bible Study Class will end for summer vacation May 15. We will resume our first class session September 10. Come join us! Sister Salena Johnson

Secret Place Booklet - The Summer Booklets are now available. Please see Barbara Weaver in Whitaker Hall after Worship service today for your copy, $1.00 each.

New Book Club - Women’s Ministry would like to introduce a new book club. Our first book will be The Story and is available after church in Whitaker Hall for $5. Our first meeting will be held in September.

Booth Space - For the Corn Hill Festival, July 7th - 8th, and the  Clarissa Street Reunion, August 18th,  a limited number of 10ft x 10ft booth spaces will be available on the Mt Olivet Church grounds.   A $50.00 fee will be charged for each day.  If interested, submit a completed application with check payable to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church by June 30th. Contact Harvey McCorvey at 721-6242, Dorothy Davis at 266-4500 or Sharon Divers at 284-1528 for additional information and application form.

Volunteers Needed, Corn Hill Festival Committee - This year the 44th Corn Hill Arts Festival will be day Saturday and Sunday, July 7th and 8th.  We need over 60 people to volunteer and get involved.  We are looking for individuals willing to participate  now to become chairs for this event in the future.  Please contact this year’s Co-Chairs, Lois Norman at 943-3466 or via email, lwilnor@msn.com or Jerdine Johnson at 317-6721 or email,  johnsonj045@gmail.com.

New Member Needed, Usher Board -The Mt. Olivet Usher Board needs new members. Please contact President Katherine Shields at 319-5502 or Vice Pres. Teresa Blake at 249-4766 or any member of the Usher Board.

Correspond with Raimond Nichols - He is in National Guard and would love to hear from his church family.  His address is:

2490 25th Street,
Camp Shelby, MS 39404-5500

Childhood Behaviors and Movements Study, The University of Rochester - Participants will receive a $20 gift card following a 20-30 minute interview. Children 7-12 years old and a parent living in a 146** zip code are eligible.  For more information, contact Dr. Erika Fullwood Augustine at 276-4639.

Food Pantry - Thank you for your food donations. We were able to bless 33 families this week. Please continue to be a blessing by providing canned fruit and vegetables, this week.

 Financial Contribution - All members and visitors making a Financial Contribution to the church are requested to use a contribution envelope. The envelope should contain your name, address and distribution of the funds donated. Envelops are available in the pews or from an usher. Thank You, The Finance Committee

Vouchers, Dept. Chair Signature Required - All Vouchers submitted, require the Dept. Chair's or President's signature and the correct account number.  Those submitted without this vital information will not be approved.  Please refer to the Mt. Olivet Disbursement Process Rev. July 14, 2011. Thanks you in advance for your cooperation and support in this matter, Larry Pough, Finance Committee Chair.

Volunteers Needed, Math and Spanish Tutors - The Youth Ministry is in need of Math and Spanish Tutors to assist our young people in performing their best in school. If you are willing to give one day a week to help one of our youth succeed in school, please see or e-mail Minister Jones. The dates and times for tutoring will be will be determined at a later time. Thank You.

L.E.A.D. 12th Grade Program - Mount Olivet has a program for 12th graders. Leadership Enrichment and Academic Development. The purpose of the program is for spiritual growth; to gain crucial knowledge which will assist with life situations; and to fellowship in fun gatherings with other high school seniors, through monthly meetings. For more information, and to enroll 12th graders, contact Rae Carson at 328-7528 or rcarson1@frontiernet.net.

Youth’s Learn2Earn2 Program - This is a year-long work readiness program for youth, ages 17-21, who have either dropped out or have graduated from high school. To learn more, please contact Joel Greenwich or Jay Nettles at 473-2464.

Scholarship Opportunities  - New information available.  Click on the "Student Opportunities Link" above.

Free Tutoring - Need help with homework? Help is available at Arnett Library Every Monday and Wednesday, from 3:00pm. – 6:00pm. If you have any questions, please call Marie Jenkins-Cox at 262-5000.