Harvest Week

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

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Condolences to Deacon Ben Bruce and family on the loss of their love one, Mrs. Brenda Ann Durham Lansky. Services were held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. The Mt. Olivet Family wanted you and your family to know that you are surrounded by love during this difficult time. Condolences to Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Selena Johnson on the loss of their son, Samuel Mons of Dallas TX. Funeral arrangements are pending. The Mt. Olivet Family want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you. Condolences to Mrs. Ann Greer on the loss of her daughter, Ms. Shelia Greer of Rochester, NY. Funeral arrangements are pending. The Mt. Olivet Family wanted you to know that we will keep you and your family in your prayers. Condolences to Mrs. Shereen Dow-Anderson on the loss of her mother, Mrs. Julia Dow of Rochester, NY. Funeral arrangements are pending. The Mt. Olivet Family would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. The Board of Christian Education will be hosting a Children’s Breakfast on the 22nd of September in the lower level dining area f rom 8:45-9:45 AM. BLACK CINEMA SERIES - 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27th , at the Little Theatre. “Decade of Fire” chronicles a series of South Bronx fires that raged throughout the 1970s and how African Americans and Puerto Ricans rose above that devastation to rebuild their community. After the screening, there will be an in-person discussion with director/producer Vivian Vazquez Irizarry, who was born in the Bronx. The Black Cinema Series is sponsored by the R ochester A ssociation of B lack J ournalists ( RABJ ) and The Little Theatre. For more on this award-winning film, contact Kevin Hicks at 585.286-6818 or kevinbry-ant49@yahoo.com - https://thelittle.org/films/decade-fire or https://www.rabjournalists.org/ . Annual Flu Clinic-- September 29th - It is that time of year once again. Cough, colds and "The Flu". Please sign up for the clinic after service on 9/15 and 9/22. The clinic will be held immediately after morning worship service. OCTOBER Youth Academy will resume in October . We Need Teachers! Please consider helping our youth grow spiritually by teaching them about God’s Word. Youth Choir Rehearsal will resume Tuesday, Oct. 1st, 6-7pm . Youth sing every 3rd Sunday and participate in the order of service. Wide Breast Cancer Seminar will be Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Locust Hill Country Club, 5PM to 9:15PM. The seminar will continue to cover the Multidisciplinary approach to the care of the Breast Cancer patient, which includes; Radiation, Surgery, Oncology, Imaging, Positive mindset, Spirituality, Nutrition, Exercise, Obesity, and the Whole You! Drs. Ruby and Douglas Belton are co-founders. The cost for community church groups and other laypersons is $25. Cost for MDs and all other health care professionals is $50. Please see Dr. Mary K. Sweeney for more details about the event. Please try to register by Sept. 11th. Please visit the site for Physicians & Laypersons Educational Associates (PLEA or GRNY) at pleaofgrny.org Please Join The Battle To Defeat Alzheimer’s Disease - J oin the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on the Team MOBC. You can participate by contributing to our team to support research. You can walk with us on October 12th at Frontier Field. You can ask church members, friends, family and colleagues to partici-pate. Contributions can be made at http://act.alz.org/goto/TeamMOBCalz . Our Alzheimer’s Ambassadors will be around to collect   your   donations and a table will be available    to take    your    contributions after church every Sunday until the walk. Checks   should   be   made   out   to ‘ Alzheimer’s Association ’. See Lois Norman and Valerie Nguessamble to sign-up! Youth will wear black bottoms and a fall colored top on October 20th . 2019 MOBC Church Homecoming is Sunday, October 27, 2019. Our Guest Speaker will be Dr. Angela Sims , President, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. This year’s Theme “Building to Serve” represents our 109th Year Anniversary and our 20th anniversary worshipping in the New Sanctuary. We are asking each member to support the Ministries of Mt. Olivet with a $109.00 Homecoming gift. Please don’t forget to indicate on your giving envelopes your gift. We thank you in advance for your continued support! Should you have any questions, contact mgcsch@rit.edu . Peace and Blessings, Drs. Renee and Michael Coleman, Chairs, and Lois and James Norman, Co-Chairs. Members Needed - The   MOBC   Food   Pantry   Ministry is in need of willing workers to join the Ministry. If you are looking for ways to serve the Lord outside of Sunday morning services, consider joining the F ood P antry M inistry. We need people who can help in a variety of ways, i.e.: lifting, shopping, serving, record keeping, organizing, etc. If you are retired, or have time, the Pantry hours are Monday's, 9:00 AM - Noon . We will accept part time and/or any Mondays that you can give. If interested, please contact The Cresswell's, 585-322- 2636, or see Juliette Rhodes-Cummings, Ivena Grantham, or Cheryl Lattimore. Mt. Olivet Youth and Parents - The Youth of Mt. Olivet are invited to participate in various Youth Activies and the Parents are asked to volunteer to help our youth grow in their relationship with God. There are various Youth Ministries Activities where you can become involved. Sign-up at the Youth Table after service or see any member of the Youth Core Team: David Cowens, Juliette Rhodes- Cummings, Jackie Gainey, Ivena Grantham, Clara Hunter, Irene Ingram, Cheryl Lattimore, Teshia McCloud, Valerie Medley, Venessa Mitchell, Pam Williams. 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. 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.