Mount Olivet Ministries-Service Ministries

	Ministries of Service
	Announcement Clerk Mission Statement Info coming soon Summary Info coming soon Contact Person's name here email:

	Deacons and Deaconess Ministry Mission Statement Info coming soon Summary Info coming soon Contact Person's name here email:

	First Aid Ministry Mission Statement "As we care for others the spirit of the Lord moves through us as love." Summary IWe serve by assisting member of Mt.Olivet and Community with first aid, and if needed with their medication. We also show love through the spirit of the Lord, and compassion for our fellow Sisters and Brothers. Spiritual References Isaiah 61:1 Contact Ministry Leader:Ms. Deborah Warren email:

	Floral Care Ministry Mission Statement "The mission of the Floral Care Ministry is to use God given skills to provide an appropriate and pleasing appearance of flowers in the church’s sanctuary for the purpose of and in accordance with giving God the glory." Summary Key periods for flowers in the sanctuary: Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Pastor’s Anniversary, Church’s Anniversary, Homecoming, Homegoings (Funerals), Weddings, Communion Sunday and others as appropriate. Spiritual References Genesis 1: 11 & 12 Exodus 35:30-35 Contact Ministry Leader: Ms. Elsie Dugar email:

	Greeters Ministry Mission Statement “How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty!. . .I would rather be a door keeper in the house of my God, than dwell in the tents of the wicked." Summary The Mt. Olivet Greeter’s Ministry was created to provide a service to the friends and visitors that come to worship with us at church. This Ministry, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, focuses on making visitors feel welcomed, like they are a part of the church. Spiritual References Psalms 84: 1 & 10 Contact Ministry Leader:Ms. Felicia Brown \| Mr. James Cunninghan email:

	Grief, Loss and Helps Ministry Mission Statement “A God-centered ministry committed to providing opportunities for people to help one another understand and express their grief/loss experience " Summary Life is a process of establishing primary attachments to, and separating from significant others. Grief is the tension that holds life and loss together. It is through the process of grieving that one becomes a whole person. Grief is a normal reaction to significant losses. Spiritual References Matthew 5:4 Contact Ministry Leader:Rev. Florence Conover Facilitators: Trudy Buford and Mattie P. Powe

	Landscape Ministry Mission Statement Coming Soon Summary Coming Soon Spiritual References Coming soon Contact Ministry Leader: Mr. Kermit Adams email:

	Memorial Wall Ministry Mission Statement "To provide for the church additional funding for various projects to recognize these gifts in memory of past and present church members." Summary Church members may seek other participants to contribute on behalf of a Mount Olivet member. Spiritual References John 17:18 Matthew 28:19 & 20 Contact Ministry Leader: Deacon Monroe Walker email:

	Nursery Ministry Mission Statement Coming Soon Summary Coming Soon Spiritual References Coming soon Contact Ministry Leader: Ms. Linda Denson email:

	Senior Mission Ministry Mission Statement "To encourage Mission members to evangelize boldly for Christ to motivate, stimulate and encourage every child of God to press forward and excel at witnessing to the unsaved about Christ." Summary Mission serves as depicted in our Mission Statement by providing service to the bereaved with care baskets, visiting the sick and shut-ins in their homes, hospitals, nursing homes, personal witnessing. We also provide Christmas gifts to young mothers with children. Spiritual References Acts 2: 16-35 Isaiah 6:8 Contact Ministry Leader: Linda Ballard email:

	Sanctuary Care Ministry Mission Statement "The purpose of this ministry is to remind all individuals that we are the church. Therefore it is our duty to recognize, respect and treat the dwelling as a temple of God." Summary The ministry goal is to constantly treat our sanctuary with respect by allowing only appropriate activities, in an orderly and clean manner that reflects a temple of God. Spiritual References Ephesians 2: 21-22 Contact Ministry Leader: Ms. Elsie Dugar email:

	Shelter Program Ministry Mission Statement "Project Home is a shelter program of the St. Paul Area Council of Churches in participation with Ramsey County. This is a special ministry to families that are temporary without housing. The emergency shelter is only opened when the county shelter is at capacity. Mount Olivet provides shelter for the homeless during the month of May." Summary Coming Soon Spiritual References Matthew 25:35 Contact Shelter Coordinator : Linda Denson email:lorean48@aol.com

	Senior Ushers Ministry Mission Statement "Mount Olivet Missionary Baptist Church Usher Ministry is a service oriented church ministry that was founded on Christian Principles organized to provide order in the church service." Summary Meet, greet and seat the guest. Assist the pastor and putting the congregation in the right frame of mind to receive the message, by having a thorough knowledge of all the signs and being able to cheerfully and spiritually execute them together. Spiritual References Psalm 84:10 Contact Ministry Leader: Ms. Sjellene Coleman \| Ms. Mary Johnson email:

	Trustee Ministry Mission Statement "The Trustee Ministry acts as stewards of resources that God has given to Mt.Olivet Baptist Church. We make sure that the resources are directed to ministry. We are involved in all activities of the church and act on situations and opportunities as directed by the pastor and the membership. We seek, through prayer and the guidance from the Holy Spirit, to maintain good relationships with all members, ministries and the community." Summary The Trustee ministry takes care of the business side of the church. This means that the ministry is responsible for keeping accurate accounting records of all financial transactions, the upkeep of exterior and interior church property and to ensure that the church equipment and supplies are in good working order. Spiritual References 1Peter 4:10-11 Contact Ministry Leader: Trudy Buford email:

	Van Ministry Mission Statement "To minister to individuals who desire to hear the preaching and teaching of God's word through transportation to and from religious services or community events in Christian love. To give support and encouragement to those who may be ridiculed for seeking the truth. To never show anger or malice, but rather to promote love always with a smile." Summary Coming Soon Spiritual References Herbrews 10:24-25 Contact Ministry Leader: Alphonzo Coleman email: