Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

Condolences:   Dr.   Mary   Sweeney   and   family   loss   their   only   surviving   uncle,   Rev.   Robert   Jessie,   in   Compton,   CA. Funeral services are pending. Thanks   and   blessing   to   everyone   for   your   prayers,   calls,   visits,   and   cards   during   my   recent   illness.   May   God be with you and continue to bless you.  Ms. Lucy Sprouts The   members   of   Omega   Psi   Phi   Fraternity   presents   its   First   Annual   Omega   Spring   Musical   Explosion   on Friday,   March   29,   2018    at   the   Rochester Academy   of   Medicine   located   at   1441   East Ave.       The   program   will   start   at 6:00   pm.    Tickets   for   the   event   are   $20    and   may   be   purchased   from   any   members   of   the   Omega   Psi   Phi   Fraternity   or email Lcpough@gmail.com   The    Rochester    Association    of    Black    Journalists    (RABJ)    will    mark    a    monumental    occasion    with    a luncheon   at   Monroe's   on   Sunday,   March   31st   at   2pm .      Monroe’s    is   located   at   3001   Monroe   Ave.   in   Brighton. Please   join   RABJ   as   it   celebrate   its   15th   Anniversary   as   a   professional   organization   whose   mission   includes working   toward   balanced   coverage   of   communities   of   color.   For   more   details,   go   to   EVENTBRITE.COM       or RABJ's   website:   rabjournal-ists.org       (Church   members   that   belong   to   RABJ   include   Janet   Lomax,   who   hold   RIT's Minett Professorship, and Kevin Hicks, a freelance researcher/writer). Holy   Week   Volunteers    are   needed   in   these   areas:   culinary,   music,   audio   visual,   decorating,   security/parking, hospitality/greeters,   and   transportation.   Sign-up   sheets   are   in   the   hall   outside   the   sanctuary.   Any   questions, please see Wade or Linda Davis or Wayne and Marilyn Rainey. Women’s    OUTREACH    Ministry    asking    for    personal    hygiene    items    and    school    supplies    for    School    #3 Nathaniel    Rochester.    List:    Hand    Sanitizers,    Tissues,    Deodorant,    Sanitary    Pads,    Lotion,    Pencils,    Folders, Notebooks, Glue Sticks, Scissors, etc. Young   Adult   Ministry:   All   those   that   are   between   the   ages   18-24   yrs   old ,   please   text   #MOYAM   to   585.709-2536 (Pastor P) Please include your name and age. Mid-week   Bible   Study:   Due   to   Ash   Wednesday   and   Weekly   Lenten   services,   W.O.W.   (Word   On   Wednesday) evening Bible study will change it's time to 5pm-6pm . W.O.W. noonday will remain at noon . Dance   Ministry   under   the   direction   of   Teshia   McCloud   is   looking   for   all   those   that   want   to   be   apart   this powerful and spiritual ministry. If interested, please call or text Teshia at 585-451-0706. 12th   Grade   Program:   Mount   Olivet   sponsors   a   program   designed   especially   for   12th   graders.   The   purpose   is for   spiritual   growth;   to   gain   crucial   knowledge   which   will   assist   with   life   situations;   and   to   enjoy   fellowship   with other   high   school   seniors. An   overview   has   been   planned   for   students   and   their   parents.      For   questions,   contact Rae Carson, 328-7528 or rcarson150@gmail.com . Van   Services   Pick   Up:    If   you   need   to   schedule   a   ride   to   attend   Sunday   School   or   Church   service,   contact   Ms. Camellia Dennis, 585.635-6946. Drivers needed   for Van Ministry. Contact Ernest Hicks, 585.425-4088 or Norman Strothers, 585.732-4666. 

April

D Sat., March 23rd -  Diaconate Ministry Workshop,                                      9:00am - 12:00noon   1.  We will lead a discussion of the book  “Deacons in       Today's Black Baptist Church” by Rev. Dr.        Marvin McMickel   2.  Discussion on The Call to Diaconate Ministry, Duties        and Responsibilities, as well as Best practices for        serving  today’s Church Sunday, March 24th -  Diaconate Dinner followed by a        Worship Celebration at 4:00pm - Guest Speakers, Dr.        Marvin McMickle

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April 13th, 11am - 2pm

Women Ministry Women’s Day Committee Planning Meeting Wed., Mar.  27th, 5pm