APRIL 2026 Edition

Examination and Maintaining

by J.Smith

The month of April began with a good Easter celebrating our Risen Lord and King. We had 99 in attendance. Then following Easter week was the week of meetings: Church Council and Business meeting.
   During these meetings the church has decided to pursue having VBS again this summer in the same manner as it was last summer. We would host it two Wednesday nights out of June. Those wishing to participate in helping with Olivet’s VBS 2026 are invited to attend the Preparatory meetings following prayer meeting on May 17 and 24.
   Another item of note, the church is still looking forward to replacing our current sign with a new LED one which would be easier to change and provide more ability to promote church activities.
   And in regards to membership in the course of the last month, Five new members have joined. Some joined Sunday morning, some joined Sunday evening and some even joined on a Wednesday night. The Lord is working at Olivet.
 
   An item of housekeeping was addressed for the church office.  The office ventilation ducts were cleaned Easter week. In the cleaning process and searching for the cause of some breathing difficulties, an old manila envelope was discovered in one vent that had molded into the shape of the vent having been up there for at least 12 years and more. Also, in the cleaning process a piece of cardboard was discovered blocking air flow and one air duct was disconnected entirely and blowing air into the attic. So, it was a good reminder to perform maintenance cleaning to keep an environment healthy.
   As with building upkeep, so too in the Christian walk it is important to do as Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 13:5 – “Examine yourself whether ye be in the faith.”  Are we genuine in our love for Jesus or just going through the motions? We were once excited about fellowshipping with other believers and now don’t wish to be bothered? How about being quick to yield to the Lord’s word or resistant?  Some of these questions can help you see how close or far you have grown to the Lord. A good book that helps in establishing assurance and evidences for what a true believer looks like is I John. A short 5-chapter book but it covers many concerns that help in evaluating our walk. Another good book is James – it too is a short book, but it covers many practical ways our faith should be evident inside and out. And just like Spring Cleaning clears out the blockages like our envelope and cardboard in the ducts, so examining our walk helps to clear away those things that may be hindering our walk – and to get right is as easy as asking the Lord in prayer.

Business Meeting @ a Glance

The April business meeting had...
Old Business - Sign - Currently Olivet has saved a good amount for a new sign. In seeking out bids, we have received 3 from A+ Signs, Signcrafters and Yesco. We have also reached out to Stewart - but have not received a response as well as BestLEDSigns.com.
New Business - None
Being no other business, the meeting came to an end.

Announcements:

Mother's Day - May 10th
Memorial Day - May 25 - Office Closed
Crafting for Jesus - Ladies Craft Group meets every Tuesday at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. (except the 2nd Tues.)
Ladies Morning Out - Ladies visit our Homebound Members - May 19, 10:30AM
Men's Breakfast - every Tuesday at Milton's McDonald's at 8AM
Church Council: May 11, 11:30AM
Deacon Meeting: May 12, 6PM
Business Meeting: May 13, 6PM
Food Pantry: Prep Day - May 28 at 9:30AM & Distribution May 30, 9- 11AM - due to Memorial Holiday

PRAYER NEEDS:

*God would guide Olivet to His choice for next full time pastor and provide what is needed.
* God's Mercy and protection on the USA and our leaders
* God's protection on our military and law enforcement.
* Awakening in USA for need of repentance and God
*God's Mercy and protection on Israel
*Protection over members having surgeries and recuperating from surgeries.
*Restoration of health to our ill members.