NOVEMBER 2011 MINISTRY MEETINGS

Sun. 20 Young Adult Ministry Room 138 @ 1:00 PM

Tues. 22 Male Ushers Sanctuary @ 7:00 PM

Wed. 23 No Bible Study

Thurs., Nov. 24, 2011 Thanksgiving Day Worship Service at

Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church @ 10:00 a. m.

Mon. 28 Official Board Meeting MP Building Classroom #1

@ 7:00 PM Christian Education Ministry Room 138 @ 6:30 PM Children & Youth Ministry Room 139 @ 6:30 PM

Our Vision Statement

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Luke 4:18­19 (NKJ)

It is the vision of Mt. Olive to be a church that is intentional in its efforts to identify and meet the needs of broken, hurt and oppressed people in the greater Glen Allen area through the message and ministry of Jesus Christ.

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Go to www.mobcva.org Then click on Weekly Bulletin

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Love, Pastor Thompson

The leaves are falling and the temperature is dropping, yet our God remains faithful. This is a wonderful time of year to reflect on the goodness of God and to thank Him for His grace and mercy. Keep the faith and the faith will keep you.

Featured Videos: Family & Friends - Family Reunion Phase II Multi-Purpose Building Easter Production - Play Easter Production - Praise Dance Church History Presentation Pastor Thompson’s Sermon— God is Trying To tell US Something”

From the Pastor's Desk

2011 Theme “The Year of Liberation”

2 Corinthians 3:17

November 20, 2011

MOBC Core Values 1. Radical Hospitality 2. Passionate Worship 3. Intentional Faith Development 4. Risk­Taking Mission & Service 5. Extravagant Generosity

Church office will be closed for the THANKSGIVING Holiday on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th.

8:00 AM ­ 11:00 AM

Church School & New Members Class 9:30 AM

No Free Food Giveaway on Thanksgiving Day.

VA One Church One Child

Happy Thanksgiving

NEXT WEEK’S: November 27, 2011

“FACING LIFE WITHOUT WORRY” Matthew 6:25­34

Jesus teaches disciples not to worry about daily necessities, as God supplies our needs. It takes faith to trust in God’s provisions. When one puts his or her life on God’s hands, worry and anxiety diminish.

DAILY BIBLE READING

* MONDAY: Do Not Fret Psalm 37:1­8

* TUESDAY: The Consequences of Worry Matthew 13:18­23

* WEDNESDAY: Guard against Worry Luke 21:29­36

* THURSDAY: Do Not Be Afraid Matthew 10:24­31

* FRIDAY: The Spirit as Our Resource Matthew 10:16­20

* SATURDAY: Give Your Worries to God 1 Peter 5:6­11

* SUNDAY: Don’t Worry about Tomorrow Matthew 6:25­34

CLASSES FOR EVERYONE!! CLASSES FROM KINDERGARTEN

TO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

° ADULTS—ALL AGES WELCOME

General Theme For This Quarter:

The study of this quarter is a survey of Old Testament wisdom literature, as well as an examination of Jesus’ teachings on wisdom.

We hope that you will join us as we are focusing on:

These five lessons examine Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and its rela­ tionship to the traditional teaching of Mosaic Law. The first four lessons, taken from Matthew 5 & 6, give attention to what Jesus says to disciples about living, forgiving, loving, and praying. The final lesson invites the participants to hear a new Jesus’ words about worry­free living.

THIS WEEK’S: “PRAYING AS GOD’S PEOPLE” Matthew 6:5­15

It is important to recognize and appreciate effective prayer, Jesus pre­ sents a model prayer that teaches how to pray effectively and inti­ mately to God.

We are in the season of KINGDOMTIDE, the color of KINGDOMTIDE is GREEN. The color GREEN symbolizes growth. The cloths on the Communion table and podium are changed to coincide with each season of the Christian calendar. KINGDOMTIDE runs from August 24 until Advent. KINGDOMTIDE is the newest of the seasons, dating no farther back than the late 1930’s. KINGDOMTIDE gives place for due attention to the eternal presence of Christ and His Kingship—with the parallel emphasis upon our stewardship. Its em­ phasis on the kingship of Christ and His kingdom, challenges us in our daily lives and in every area of our existence.

Sermon Highlights: 8:00 AM Men’ s Day Celebration 11:00 AM November 13, 2011 Rev. Lloyd Jones Rev. Marcus Lee

Sermon Title: “Men Who Care” “There’s a war going on & there’s standing room only” Scriptural Text: Mark 2:1­5 Ephesians 6:10­17

Main Idea: Men who care help others to see Jesus We can stand firm in the battle when we: when they:

For the full message order a CD or DVD of the service from the Media Ministry. CDs $5.00; Double CDs $7.00 ; VHS $15.00; DVDs $12.00

Points: (1) leave the crowd (1) look to the Lord for energy (2) see Jesus by having faith (2) realize the real enemy (3) pray for others (3) apply all of God’s equipment

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UNIT #2

“TRADITION AND WISDOM”

“JESUS TEACHES WISDON”

KINGDOMTIED August 28 — November 26 (The pulpit attire is Green)

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Week of November 21, 2011

Mon. 21 — Mime @ 6 pm

Tue. 22 — Voices of Commitment @ 7:00pm

MUSIC MINISTRY

Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day Worship Service Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church

7204 Bethlehem Road, Henrico, VA 23228 10:00 AM

Dec. 11 Christmas Musical @ 4:00 PM

Special Guests: Cora Harvey Armstrong Richmond Boys Choir Sacred MOBC Mass Choir Mime, Praise Dance and more…...

Thank you Mrs. Charlene White, Project Manager, OCOC (8:00 A.M. Service) and Sis. Cora Marie Billings, Board Member, OCOC (11:00 A.M. Service) for sharing with us about the VA One Church, One Child Program. Thank you for encouraging and challenging us to go forth “Forging path­ ways To Permanency And Well Being.” Also, special thanks to Vickie Taylor, Auana Stith, Shaun Stith, Sarah Parker, William Parker, Tionna Pritchett, and Mike Hill for participating in the VA One Church, One Child Program. God bless you all! — Deaconess Dorothy Robinson

Thank You!

Mt. Olive Baptist church Thursday, November 24, 2011

NOON — 2:30 P.M. Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or ban­ quet,” he said, “Don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors, for they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward. Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind. Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”

Luke 14:12­14

Transportation Pickup Points are: Woodman West, Hope Village, & the Food Lion on Brook Road. Please call Ruth Frazier at (804) 366­6369 to register for dinner.

Open your heart to be a blessing to another child/youth by participating in the Angel Tree Program. Angel Tree is sponsored by the

Prison Fellowship and designed to show the love of Christ to children whose parents are in prison by giving them gifts dur­ ing the Christmas season. Select an angel from the tree, sign the list indicating the angel you’ve selected, and pur­ chase the special gift for that angel. All gifts (wrapped or unwrapped) are due on Sunday, December 4, 2011. Please do not include any special notes or cards be­ cause the gifts are labeled from their incarcerated par­ ent. A youth ministry representative will be available to col­ lect gifts after each service, Wednesday bible study, or you can leave them with the church secretary.

Giving is a wonderful way to express Christ’s Love. Be an Angel and adopt an Angel!

For more information please contact Sis Linda Nelson 804­ 264­1115 or Rev. Kelly Evans 804­266­4569.

Angel Tree

MOBC

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Going Green

“THE earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” Psalm 24:1

Go Green with Jesus by participating in our Community Service Recycling Project. Members are encouraged to bring any of the items listed below and place them in the red recycle bin at the rear of our church. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Capital Fund Campaign (CFC).

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Don’t forget your TELEPHONE BOOKS!

Absolutely, no boxes or cardboard of any kind or food related paper cups, wrappers/napkins etc..

Newspapers Paper Back Books JCPenney & Macy Catalogs Magazines Hard Back Books Phone Books Junk Mail Shredded Paper Any Catalogs

Attention All Young Men Ages 7 — 17

If you are between the ages of 7 ­ 17, and would like to participate with the growing Face.II.Face Mime Ministry, please sign­up on the sheet on the on the information table in the education wing. If you have any question, please contact Bro. Angelo Akins.

Relationships, Relationships, Relationships! We all struggle with relationships!

MOBC BIBLE INSTITUTE

Whether it’s personal or at work we are always trying to maintain our relationships. Here is our chance to come together and learn how God wants to make us to truly build authentic relationships.

The Bible Institute is offering a five week class on Building Au­ thentic Relationships: Being Real in an Artificial World

Our next class is scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm. This is a class specifically designed for our Young Adults, but anyone interested in the class can attend. Sister Kelli King will be our facilitator.

Session 4 ­ Making Forgiveness Real (Nov. 30) Session 5 ­ Making God’s Love Real (Dec. 7)

For more than one hundred years the NAACP has been the leading advocate for social justice and equality for people of color, and we can proudly boast such because of our Mem­ bers. Since 1909, the NAACP has been supported by count­ less members and has led the fight for freedom, justice, and equality. NAACP membership makes a positive differ­ ence in the lives of Americans.

While the NAACP has won many victories, the times ahead are critical. Membership helps to close the gaps in the stag­ gering statistics that so blatantly attest to the racial disparities in the United States. Our best hope for protecting the free­ dom of people and advancing the gains of the NAACP is by becoming a member, renewing memberships, and vowing to be more active, more vocal, and more visible. The NAACP needs you, please join today! Membership dues:

Children and Youth in Grades K­12 Crowing Achievements

We would like to acknowledge all children and youth for their 2nd nine weeks of the school year achievements. If you received Scholar Roll, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance or Citizenship Awards for the first grading period, please submit a completed Crowing Achievement Form, located on the informational table outside the church office, byWednesday, Nov. 29, 2011. Certifi­ cates will be presented on Sunday, December 4, during the 11:00 am Worship Service.

ATTENTION

Join the Young Ambassador Society ­ Mentoring Ministry on Wednesday, December 2, 2011 at 6:30 PM.

Topic ­ “It’s the God in Me” For more information contact Angelo Akins, Brandon Mitchell,Ashley Washington or Kasonnda Harvey.

NAACP Membership Sunday

Attention All Youth Grades 6­12

MOBC HOW TO ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST

INTO YOUR HEART

Perhaps while reading the announcements you realized you have never made a Christian commitment. Don’t delay that decision! We encourage you to embrace God’s love today and receive the salvation that only Jesus Christ gives. Here are five simple steps you can take to find assurance of salvation.

1. Recognize your need. The Bible tell us that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23) All of us are sinners, and we must admit our need for a Savior.

2. Repent of your sins. Our sins create a wall that separates us from God. By con­ fessing our sins and turning from them, you will find forgiveness. The Bible prom­ ises: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

3. Believe in Jesus. God sent His only Son to die so that He could pay for all our sins. Put your faith in Him and believe in His power to save you. The Bible says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

4. Receive His salvation. God has given us a great gift in His Son, but we must re­ ceive His gift. Thank Him for loving and forgiving you, and ask Him to live in your heart. His promise to us is clear: “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).

5. Confess your faith. The Bible assures us: “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Rom. 10:9). You have been born again and are now part of God’s family. Tell someone else what Jesus has done in your life!

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We need your help to capture the good works of MOBC on film! your ministry is planning a church event you are a new MOBC member you are interested in joining the team

Please contact Sis. Diane Taylor [804.447.2982] or Bro. Jerry Williams [804.304.1030]

Photography Ministry

IF…

ADOPTION WORKS …FOR EVERYONE

The fact is that with Adoption comes joy and challenges and always, blessings.

“But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were the law so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying “Abba! Father!”

Ramatu

Age15

Meet Ramatu­ a young lady from Sierra Leone, a country On the west coast of Africa. She has been in America since 2000. Ramatu is very athletic, and her favor ite sports are basketball and volleyball. She also enjoys writing poems, going shop ping, and going out to eat, especially if it is Chinese food. Ramatu is very social and enjoys meeting new people. She enjoys school and her favorite subject is English. Ramatu plans to attend Virginia Tech when she Graduates from high school and she would like to one day help children who are victims of child abuse. She is also interested in possibly attending law school and becoming a volleyball coach. Recently, Ramatu has started to grow and tend a garden. She has put a lot of time and loving care to help her garden grow. She enjoys being outdoors and spending time with friends. Ramatu also loves caring for animals and she hopes that her future adoptive family has a dog. If you are willing to give unconditional love and support to a child who will slowly return the same to you, Ramatu is ready to become a part of your family.

If you are Interest in Ramatu or other waiting children who are featured monthly in the Announcements, please call Va One Church One Child at (804) 329­3420 or Deaconess Dorothy Robinson at (804) 266­3118.

I n t e r c e s s o r y P r a y e r C o r n e r

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me? Date of Request: Jeremiah 32:27

INTERCESSORY PRAYER REQUEST FORM Place in Intercessory Prayer box or Mail Request to:

Reverend Darryl Thompson, Pastor Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 8775 Mt. Olive Ave., Glen Allen, VA 23060

Prayer Request: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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DETACH HERE

MOBC Community food giveaway

New Schedule Effective 11­1­11 the Community Food Giveaway will be distributed in the MOBC Multi­Purpose Building on the followings days. You do not have to be a member for the food giveaway. It’s free to ALL.!

TUESDAY 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM THURSDAY 10:00 AM — 11:00 PM WEDNESDAY 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM SATURDAY 12:00 AM — 12:30 PM

PANTRY

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How can I say “Thanks” for all the things you have done for me. Things I wasn’t deserv­ ing of, yet you still gave to prove your love for me. If I had the voices of a million angels, that would not be enough to express my gratitude. So, I Thank you Lord for all you have done for me. Thank you for waking me up this morning and providing me with strength for the day. Thank you for new day with brand new grace and mercy. Thank you for being my “right­ now” help in time of trouble and in any situation. Thank you that in my sickness – I am healed because of your stripes Thank you that in spite of lack or unemployment – Lord I’ll glorify you because all my needs are met and I do not want for any good thing. Thank you that whenever I am afraid – You will give me love, power, and a sound mind Thank you that when I “just­don’t­know” what to do – I’ll trust you to direct my path. And thank you that when I have doubt – I’ll call on you to help my unbelief

Lord I thank you for loving and keeping me in spite of my imperfections and for not turn­ ing your back on me. When I think about the things that “could have been”, Lord I thank you that they were not, so I say Thank You Lord for all you have done for me….

Sick & Shut­ins Alice Mitchell

Bernard Williams Bernice Winston Betty Jo Williams

Doris Harris Frank Threatts, Jr

Hazel Morse Penny Marshall

Walter Baskerville

Month of November Thankfulness — Love’s Gratitude

Seniors Ages 60 Plus — Free food boxes will be distributed to seniors every third Wednesday from 11:00 to 12:00 pm.

In Jesus’ Name….

AUTHOR Billie Winzor (“A Passion For Possibilities”) (804) 226­0109

BARBER / STYLIST

• Kenneth Barney (Genesis) (804) 643­2442 ext.100

• Wanda Warren (Absolute Elegance Hair Salon) (804) 665­8363 or 217­8013 Wraps, roller sets, short sassy cuts, braids, color, weaves, ponytails, updo’s & jeri curls

• Andrew Crumpton (Andrew’s Precise Cutz) (804) 398­1584 Master Barber/Stylist ­ Over 30 Years of Experience ­ 2534 N. Lombardy St., Richmond

CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT

• Gloria Goodall (804) 909­0499 © Can assist you with daily care for the elders or youth in your home

CLEANING SERVICES

• Ronald J. Jones (Jones Cleaning Service) mrronjones@comcast.net Commercial Janitorial Services, carpet cleaning, floor re­finishing

COMMUNITY SERVICES

• Interfaith Services of Henrico (ISH) (804) 501­5294 Emergency financial assistance to County residents Email: henricocares.org

CONSULTANT

• Racquel Dozier (Party Lite & Two Sisters Gourmet Consultant) (804) 822­2184 Host a show or fundraiser http://www.partylite.biz/racqueldozier

• Pamela Henderson (Arisen Sun Productions) (804) 614­2524 Let’s ASP Plan an Event for U — pamellahenderson@yahoo.com

COSMETICS & MORE

• Erika Nixon (Personal Makeup Stylist) 804­386­7061; email: makeupondemand@comcast.net

ENTERTAINMENT

• Steve R. Smith, Jr. (South Richmond Entertainment) (804) 502­9392 Videography*Photography*Light DJ Entertainment

FINANCIAL

• Willie J. Crudup, Jr. (United 1st Financial) (804) 264­6196

• Mable Williams (StoneyForce Mortgage) (804) 386­9924

• DeShay White, CPA (Individual Tax Preparation & Booking) (804) 387­2361; Email: deshay.d.white@jpmchase.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING SERVICES

• Kenyada Jones (Dynamic Design & Print, LLC) Kenyada .jones@ddpdesigns.net www.ddpdesigns.net

• LU Richards (804) 737­5201 Lurichards@msn.com Printing on T­Shirts, Aprons, Tote Bags, & More

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

• Sheila Garris­Wallace, MD Richmond Primary Care (804) 288­3001 7110 Forest Avenue, Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23226

• Harriet H. Gilchrist, ME, 536988 (804) 350­4253 hgilchrist.freelife.com; hgilchrist.myprofitbuilder.com

MT. OLIVE BUSINESS OWNERS LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER.

INSURANCE

• Andre Greene (Farmers Insurance Group) 804­921­0476 Auto*Home*Life*Business agreene@farmersagent.com

• Willie J. Crudup, Jr. (Insurance Agent) 804­897­3256 Bankers Life & Casualty Co.; Email: willie.crudup@bankers.com

LAWN CARE

• Lee Pritchett 804­387­8003 Lee’s Lawn Care

LEGAL SERVICES

• Charles Tiggle, Sr., Preventive Legal Plans & Identify Theft Protection (804) 675­8429 www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/cltigglesr

REALTORS

• Ann Lawson (US Realty) 519­1098 Harold Lawson (US Realty) 399­4792

• Jacquelin Braxton­Jones (US Realty) 269­6872 OR 346­1000 ext. 232 jjones@usrealty­va.com

• Louis N. Westbrook (Long & Foster) 550­4529 OR 347­6596

• Wanda Center (Action Referral) 804­381­8400 wanda@RichmondHomes.net

• Charles Anderson (US Realty, Inc.) (804) 346­1000 ext. 234 or 497­9550; candersonusrealty@yahoo.com

RENTALS

• Tony & Juanita Lawrence (Lawrence Rentals) 755­7115 or 922­2796 Tent rentals, tables & chairs for all occasions. Email: jasmynjes@comcast.net

RETAIL

• Sandra Chandler & Alice Clark (Ladies Shoes) 304­0268 or 513­5554 After Nine Shoe Store (Sizes 6 to 16) — www.after9shoes.com

• Lynette Parker (E4U “Especially For You”) (804) 615­4593 Handcrafted Fashion Jewelry: necklaces, bracelets, earrings

• Ronesha Allen (804) 307­9398 Costume Jewelry www.tracilynnjewelry.net/ronesha

PC REPAIR and TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Racquel Dozier (804) 822­2184 E­mail: contactpowerproductions@gmail.com

TRAVEL

• Anthony & Robyn Winston 798­0091 rwinston01@comcast.net Motorcoach Charters—SpiritToursCoach.com

• Mrs. Joyner, Travel Agent (Chocolate Princess Travel) 866­574­2101 http://www.ytbtravel.com/chocolateprincess; chocolateprincesstravel@gmail.com

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Noon Day Bible Study

6:30 pm Mentoring Team Room 138

2 6:00 am Morning Prayer 6:00pm Young Adult 6:30 pm Bible Institute

6:30 pm CYM Bible Study 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 7:00 pm Bible study 7:00 pm New Members

3 6:00 pm Pastoral Rela­ tions Room 137

7:00 pm Hospitality Min. Room 138

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6 Daylight Saving Time

Blood Drive MP Building ­ Room 1&2

8:00 am ­ 2:30 pm

7 Thanksgiving Day Community Outreach Volunteers, Food Pantry Greeters & Evangelism Ministry MP Building @ 7:00 PM

6:15 pm Nominating Min. Room 137

8 Noon Day Bible Study

General Election MP Building

7:00 am—7:00 pm

9 6:00 am Morning Prayer 10:00 Senior Ministry 6:30 pm Bible Institute 7:00 pm Men of Impact

Worship Service

10 7:00 pm Marriage Ministry Room 138

7:00 pm Security Min. Room 139

11 Veterans Day

12 Men’s Breakfast Golden Corral @ 8:30 am

13 Men’s Day 8:00 am Rev. Lloyd Jones

Assoc. Min. MOBC 11:00 am Rev. Marcus Lee, Assoc. Min. MOBC

Henrico Ministers’ Fellowship Commemorative Celebra­ tion MOBC @ 4:00 PM

14 6:00 pm Deaconess Min. Room 138

6:30 pm Church School Room 137

15 Noon Day Bible Study 6:30 pm Warrior For Christ Room 138 7:00pm Greeters Ministry

Room 137 7:00 pm Historical Min.

Room 139

16 6:00 am Morning Prayer 6:30 pm Bible Institute 7:00 pm CYM Bible Study 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 7:00 pm Bible study 7:00 pm New Members

17 7:00 pm Deacons Ministry Room 140

18 19 9:00 am Health­ care Ministry

20 VA One Church One Child

21 22 Noon Day Bible Study

7:00 pm Male Ushers

23 6:00 am Morning

Prayer

No Bible Study

24 Pilgrim Journey Baptist 10:00 AM

25 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

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27 Holy Communion 8:00am & 11:00 am

28 7:00 pm Official Board MP Building – CR #1

6:30 pm Christian Ed. Min. ­ Room 138

7:00 pm Children & Youth Room 139

29 Noon Day Bible Study

30 6:00 am Morning Prayer 6:30 pm Bible Institute

6:30 pm CYM Bible Study 6:30 pm Prayer & Praise 7:00 pm Bible study 7:00 pm New Members

Church Conference

Community Thanksgiving Meal MP Building @ 12 Noon

6:30 pm Registration 7:00 pm Opening Session

8:30 pm Registration 9:00 pm Opening Session