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Youth Happenings
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Musical Benefit Show
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The final get out the vote rally and Gospel Concert will be held at New Hope Baptist Church (712 Burr St) on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. The theme for the evening is “Lift every voice and vote.” Bring your friends and neighbors as we make the final push toward history. Have you wanted to see your workplace charitable contribution at work first hand? Well you can by designating your United Way or corporate matching gift to Mount Olivet Lab School. It's simple. Just write in "Mount Olivet Lab School; 451 W. Central Ave., St. Paul, MN 55103" in the Optional Specific Designation space on your company's Charitable Giving Campaign form and your gift will be directed to Lab School. What will your dollars contribute to? Each year, Mount Olivet Lab School serves more than 100 children and youth, partners with 2 elementary schools, serves more than 2,000 meals, provides tutoring through COAA, sends more than 35 kids to camp, provides positive activities and role models 40 weeks of the year and touches the lives of more than 50 families in our community. This year our goals are even greater and you can help make a difference. Mount Olivet Lab School: Meeting Kids Where They Are! For more information contact Sis. Andrea Thomas at 651-227-4444, x11.
The van ministry mail box number has been changed from 651-225-1998 to 651-227-4444 Ext. 20.Oprah Winfrey presents THE COLOR PURPLE!!!! From the classic Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Alice Walker, and the moving film from Steven Spielberg comes the soul stirring musical. This musical is coming to the Ordway Theater in St Paul and you do not want to miss this!!!! YAM has reserved 60 tickets for Saturday, March 21, 2009, 8:00pm, at the Ordway Theater in St Paul. Ticket prices are $67, $74, $79 and $129. Please sign up in the media room after 8:00 and 10:45 service. If you have questions please see Dana Jefferson, Camille Logan, Damara Sandifer or Bridgette Vaughn.
Please be reminded that if you have requested tickets, your deposit was due at the time of request. If you have not paid a deposit, please see a YAM representative as soon as possible. On November 30th there will be a joint worship service at Mt. Olivet. Sunday school will begin at 8:30 A.M. and worship will begin at 9:45 A.M.
The Usher Ministry meets every 2nd Saturday of the month. It is important that all ushers be present at the meeting. We welcome all interested members to come and be part of our ministry. Willie Mae Davis, President
The Food Shelf Ministry will meet on Saturday, November 15th at 1:00 P.M. All members are asked to be present and on time.
The trustees will meet November 6th at 6:30 P.M. All trustees are asked to be present and on time.
The St. Paul Black Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance will host its annual Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, November 26th at 7:00 P.M. The service will be held here at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Plan to attend and celebrate the goodness of God with thanksgiving.
The Greeter’s Ministry will meet on Saturday, November 8th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. All greeter’s are encouraged to attend. If you are interested in becoming a greeter, we welcome you also.
All persons who have joined the Mt. Olivet Church during 2008 are invited to attend the New Members fellowship on Sunday, November 30th, immediately following the 9:45 A.M. service in Fellowship Hall. Cake and punch will be served.
The Mission Ministry
The Food Shelf Ministry will collect can goods on Sunday, November 16th. Please remember that items should not be dented, rusted or expired. Items should be dropped off in Fellowship Hall in between the 8:00 A.M. and 10:45 worship services. If you can share one item, it will be a blessing to someone in need.
The items suggested for donation include: Peanut Butter, Tuna Fish, One-can meals, Cereal, soup, vegetables, macaroni & cheese, Fruit, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, toilet paper, laundry soap, toothpaste, tampons, pads, bar soap and tooth brushes, baby food, and formula.
The church will be closed on November 27th and 28th. Have a safe and joyful holiday.
Please join us for our monthly meeting on Monday, November 10 beginning with dinner at 6:00 P.M. followed by the speaker for the evening our very own, Pastor Thomas at 7:00p.m. We look forward to your presence.
The Mass Choir will be in concert on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 4:00 P.M., here at Mount Olivet. The theme is “Rejoice Before The Lord” Psalm 68:4. Please come out and support the Mass Choir.
The Deacon and Deaconess for the month of November are Brother Tom Lesure (651-227-2805) and Sister Lorna Reeves (763-494-3777). If you need special prayer or will be going into the hospital or have a question about the church you may contact them or see them after each worship service.
A representative from the Open Cities Health Center/American Cancer Society will be at Mt Olivet to speak to the men about prostate cancer. All men should be at this workshop on Friday, November 14th. Dinner will be served at 6 PM. The workshop will begin at 7 PM. Come and bring a friend.
