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JULY 2018 Volume 28, Number 7
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MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH www.theolivechurch.org
"Do not quench the Spirit." (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
For those who take a visit to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, there is a masterpiece called " The Wind." The painting shows a storm moving through a wooded area. Tall, thin trees lean to the left. Bushes thrash in the same direction. In an even more powerful sense, the Holy Spirit is able to sway believers in the direction of God's goodness and truth. If we go along with the spirit, we can expect to become more
courageous and more loving. We will also become more discerning about how to handle our desires (2 Timothy 1:7). But in some situations, however, the Spirit nudges us toward spiritual growth and change, but there's no one home! We're simply not listening to the Spirit. We're not paying attention. And there are also times when we know God's Spirit is speaking to us but we answer Him with a huge resounding "NO." Continually stonewalling this conviction is what Scripture calls "quenching the Spirit" (1 Thess.5:19). Over time, things we once considered wrong appear not to be quite as bad. And I believe that's what's happening today. It's not simply that sin is becoming more prevalent or powerful, it's that God's people aren't listening to the Holy Spirit as they once did. And remember…everyone is going to listen to someone, right? If we're not listening to the Holy Spirit of God, then who are we listening to? The answer to the question might hurt a little bit. We're not just God's people. We are supposed to be God's HOLY SPIRIT-FILLED people. Folks who LISTEN to the Holy Spirit, TRUST the Holy Spirit, and FOLLOW the Holy Spirit. Columnist Sheila Graham had a compelling interview with Ruby Bridges Hall sometime back. Maybe that name doesn't strike a bell. It will for some of you as she describes what Ruby went through as a child. Ruby looked like a typical first-grader. With a big bow in her hair and lunch box in hand, she climbed the steps of William Frantz Elementary School for the first day of school. But little else was typical about that day in November 1960. Though she wasn't aware of it, Ruby had been chosen to be the first African-American child to integrate this particular New Orleans grade school. Every day on her way to school, escorted by armed federal marshals, she braved angry whites shouting at her as she entered an empty classroom. White parents had moved their children to other schools. Ruby did not realize until later, when a little boy told her why he couldn't play with her, that she was the reason for all the commotion. In her interview Sheila Graham noted that even in this stressful situation of having mobs scream at her, little Ruby prayed every day, before and after school, for those who were verbally abusing her. Ruby Bridges Hall explained it this way: " One thing my mother always said to me was that when she couldn't be with me, if I was ever afraid, I should say my prayers. Even at night, if I would wake up from a nightmare and want to get up and go to her room, she would immediately ask, 'Did you say your prayers?' That's where that came from and it sort of stuck with me." Ruby's mother wanted her to know that no matter the situation she was never alone. She was connected. To be connected is to have power. It's called the HOLY SPIRIT. It is to have an eternal presence in your life. It is to know someone is with you and cares about you. Would you join with me committing anew to being Spirit-Filled people each and every day? With God's Spirit we will never be alone. I want to worship in a church where the Holy Spirit of God fills our church and fills each of us. The only question is…when God speaks and nudges you, will there be anybody home? God hopes so and so do I. I love each of you in the Lord! In HIM,
From the PastorFrom the PastorFrom the Pastor
Sunday, July 8
Morning Worship
The
Lord’s
Supper
For His Kids-
Thank YOU! to everyone who taught, helped, donated
to, and attended our VBS “GAME ON” this year! Our
MVP Award goes to Mrs. Betty Willis for 39 years of
serving in our VBS! Thank you Betty!
Mega Fun Day-Thursday, July 5. Leave MOBC at
8:45 AM. Movie in ElDorado- The Lego Ninjago
Movie! Lunch at Larry’s Pizza. Splash Pad (bring sun
screen, towel, and bathing suit). Cost is $10
CentriKid Share Service is Sunday, July 8, 6 PM.
Children’s Camp at Beech Springs- July 9-12. Remember our
campers and leaders in prayer.
Picnic In The Park- July 29 after
AM Worship. Bring a sack lunch
and fishing gear! Drinks are
provided.
Back to School BASH to
Pinnacle Mountain, August 24-25.
Information Meeting will be held
Sunday, July 29, 5:30 PM.
please check the
church kitchen for
dishes you may
have left behind or forgotten. Thanks!
Monthly Meeting Potlucks are dismissed for the summer. We plan to resume in September.
COME JOIN US Sundays 9:15 AM- Prayer Breakfast 10:25 AM- Worship 5 PM- Bible Study 6 PM- Discipleship Training
Wednesdays 6 PM-8 PM Staying SALTY!
Camp Hosanna Teen Camp is July 23-28. Call Bro. Wes for details. 870-500-1632 or 870-500-1631
No drinks are allowed in open containers in the FOB!!!
Church Mutual Invites You To Attend
this live event ...............................................
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July 26, 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM St. James United Methodist Church
321 Pleasant Valley Dr. Little Rock, AR
This eye-opening seminar, led by experts
from Firestorm and ALICE, shows you how to spot the warning signs before a violent
incident occurs and how to keep our people safe if faced with an armed intruder.
We are in need of more nursery volunteers! If you would enjoy helping with our babies, please call the church office. Thank you!
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
4:30 PM Finance Committee
Services Dismissed
Regular Services
CentriKid Camp- Timbercreek
5 PM 5th Sunday
Singing & Potluck
3:30 PM 4th Monday Worship at Stonegate
Regular Services
Regular Services
Regular Services
ACBA Children’s Camp @ Beech Springs for 3rd-6th Grade
Regular Services
Regular Services
Camp Hosanna Youth Summer Camp at Mammoth Springs
Regular Services
4:30 PM Finance Committee
4:30 PM Finance Committee
4:30 PM Finance Committee
4:30 PM Finance Committee
10:25 AM The Lord’s Supper
4:00 PM Nominating Com.
6:00 PM CentriKid Share Time
4:00 PM Deacons Meeting 5:30 PM- Movie “God Is Not Dead”
8:45 AM Kids
MEGA FUN DAY
12:00 PM Kids Picnic in the Park
OFFICE CLOSED
STEWARDSHIP 6,093.90
7,257.00
6,429.70
4,416.40
Receipts on 6/3
Receipts on 6/10
Receipts on 6/17
Receipts on 6/24
VOLUNTEERS
SUNDAY, JULY 1
NURSERY Cindy Hamilton
SUNDAY, JULY 8
NURSERY Anita Wilcox
SUNDAY, JULY 15
NURSERY Tina Maxwell
SUNDAY, JULY 22
NURSERY Helen Stagg
SUNDAY, JULY 29
NURSERY Page Grissom
ERIC S. HODGE, Pastor
SCOTT SASSER, Min. Music / Worship REGINA HODGE, Min. Children / Preschool WESLEY LAFOON, Min. to Students
LEAH HENDRIX, Church Secretary
MELINDA FERGUSON, Fin./Asst. Secretary
MELISSA JONES, Building Supervisor
CHURCH STAFF
SYMPATHY
July Deacon Visitation William Courson and Don Wilcox
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The staff & church family of Mt. Olive Baptist Church expresses sincere & heart felt sympathy to the following:
Rev. Bill Brown’s Family Former Mt. Olive Pastor
Rev. W. M. Smith’s Family
Shirley Smith’s nephew
Jim Craig Family
Johnny Mack Johnson’s Family Ellon Johnson’s husband
Ethel Newton’s Family
Grandmother of Tina Sims
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
By Baptism Braylon Parrott
Grant Tankersley
VITAL SIGNS/JUNE
General Officers Preschoolers Children Youth Adults New Members Visitors TOTAL DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING
5 8
16 9
55 0 4
97
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5 6
14 8
48 0 0
81
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5 7
13 6
61 0 4
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24 ENR SUNDAY
5 10 32 41
201
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5 5 9 8
55 0 2
84
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