Thanksgiving by J.Smith November - the cotton harvest north of town has begun, and we are vast approaching the end of the month with our national celebration of Thanksgiving. This month at Olivet has been busy. Beginning on Nov. 2, the church had its annual Harvest Dinner at which they surprised the church staff by showing their appreciation. Another project ongoing since October has been the Operation Christmas Child. Olivet set the goal this year of finishing 50 shoe boxes to send. Instead, Olivet far exceeded their goal by turning in 71 boxes Nov. 16 - the deadline. Those 71 children will be a given a Christmas surprise and the message of the gospel in their own language thanks to the generosity of the members at Olivet. And, it is hard to believe, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving next week. A time we can reflect on all the ways the Lord has blessed and carried us through the trials, tribulations, joys and jubilations of 2025. Did you know it is God's will for us to give thanks? How can we have a grateful heart even in difficult times? These are some things the Lord has reminded me on this year: Romans 8:28 - "All things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose." If you have accepted Christ Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, this applies to you. We may not always understand all we are going through, but we can trust in the God who holds all in His hands, and He promises to work it for good. Matthew 28:20 - "I am with you even unto the end of the age." Jesus told this to His disciples, and it still stands for us today. We don't face this fallen, hateful world alone, but He is with us to help us. That is something to be grateful for. Job 2:10 -"...shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips." Job is our example in times when we just don't understand, but we keep clinging to our Lord. Perhaps the trial is God displaying His confidence in His people who will honor Him, defying Satan through adversity like Job did. Lastly, we can be grateful because this world that seems to be falling apart at the seams is not all there is. Revelation 22:12 - "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be." Jesus promises that He is coming quickly and bringing His reward with Him. So, even in the hardships, it is a reminder that this world is just a stepping stone if you know Jesus Christ. He will be coming soon to claim His church, return to dealing with Israel, and then to set up His Kingdom. Is this not something to be grateful for - eternity with our loving Savior. Happy Thanksgiving. Business Meeting @ A Glance: The November Business Meeting After the reports from the various departments, there was... Old Business: None to discuss New Business: Goal for Lottie Moon set to $5,000. Being no other business the meeting came to an end. Announcements: Thanksgiving - Nov. 27 (Church Office Closed - Nov. 26-27) Dec. 14 - Florida Baptist Convention Speaker - Dr. Rummage in morning service Olivet Christmas Cantata - Dec. 21 morning service Christmas Eve - Dec. 24 - Church Office Closed - No Service Christmas Day - Dec. 25 - Church Office Closed - No Service New Years Eve - Dec. 31 - Church Office Closed - No Service Ladies Morning Out - postponed until the new year Crafting for Jesus - Ladies Craft Group meets every Tuesday at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. (except the 2nd Tues.) Men's Breakfast - every Tuesday at Milton's McDonald's at 8AM Church Council: Dec. 15, 11:30AM Deacon Meeting: Dec 16, 6PM Business Meeting: Dec. 17, 6PM Food Pantry: Prep Day - Dec. 18 at 9:30AM & Distribution Dec. 20, 9- 11AM Prayer Requests: *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. *God's Mercy and protection on Israel *Salvation Awakening at home and abroad. *Protection over members having surgeries and recuperating from surgeries.
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A Personally Involved Lord and God  by J.Smith Autumn has arrived in Milton, Florida. The pumpkin patches are in full swing, and the people are getting lost in corn mazes at the north end of the county. The peanuts are being harvested and soon in November so will the cotton crops. At Olivet Baptist another busy month is almost complete. Over the passing days, Olivet has begun its promoting and collecting of shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child. The goal for this year was to fill 50 boxes. So far, a good amount have been returned already. The final return date is Sunday, Nov. 16. Also, this month was the Annual Santa Rosa Baptist Associational meeting. This year it was held at Cora Baptist in Jay, Florida. Bro. Chip and his wife, Janet, Ms. Shirley P. and Mr. Kenneth T. attended as messengers representing Olivet. October has been a creative month for our ladies too. The new crafting group - Crafting for Jesus - has been meeting every Tuesday (except for the 2nd Tuesday as to not compete with the Ladies Morning Out). The ladies have been at work creating "quilted hugs" which is a quilted shawl for our home bound members, and pillowcase dresses to give away in some of the shoe boxes. Even this upcoming Monday, Oct. 27 the ladies will have another bracelet workshop beginning at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Another item of interest was the baptism service that took place the last Sunday evening of September at one of our deacon's homes located on a cove on the Blackwater River. There several of our new members were baptized and some very unique photos were captured of the event. One that had people talking the most is this one highlighted here. It was a favorite because of the sun ray coming down on the folks in the water being baptized giving the impression of how personally involved our Lord is in the lives of His people - and the fact of the matter is, He is. I Peter 5:7 ASV - Casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He careth for you. Psalm 55:22a KJV - Cast thy burden upon the Lord and He will sustain thee. Both of these verses show the Lord's personal involvement, but also our need to cast our cares. Casting, being as we living in fishing territory, is like casting a net. You release your net - you release your care to Him telling the Lord all that burdens you and why. His word tells us if no one else seems to care - He Does. The Psalmist even testified that the Lord will sustain. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "Sustain" as to give support or relief to; to supply with nourishment; to keep up, to support the weight of; to buoy up; and etc. The God of the universe makes the promise to those who fear Him, He will help. He is willing to be involved, but how often do we truly cast our cares on Him and leave it with Him? He is ready and willing to aid us. He is everyday protecting, directing, providing and seeing us through in many ways that we take for granted. As we head into the Thanksgiving season, we can be grateful for a compassionate Heavenly Lord who cares for us - individually. Business Meeting @ a Glance The October Business Meeting After the reports from the various departments, there was... Old Business: None to discuss New Business: None to discuss Being no other business the meeting came to an end. Announcements: Time Change - Nov. 2 - Fall Back 1 hour Marine Corp Birthday - Nov. 10 Veteran's Day - Nov. 11 Thanksgiving - Nov. 27 (Church Office Closed - Nov. 26-27) Ladies Morning Out - Nov. 11, 10:30AM Crafting for Jesus - Ladies Craft Group meets every Tuesday at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. (except the 2nd Tues.) Men's Breakfast - every Tuesday at Milton's McDonald's at 8AM Church Council: Nov. 10, 11:30AM Deacon Meeting: Nov. 11, 6PM Business Meeting: Nov. 12, 6PM Food Pantry: Prep Day - Nov. 20 at 9:30AM & Distribution Nov. 22 9- 11AM Prayer Requests: *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. *God's Mercy and protection on Israel *Salvation Awakening at home and abroad. *Protection over members having surgeries and recuperating from surgeries. Hold on to Your Crown by J. Smith September has been a month of life changing proportions. Going into it, we never imagined how it would play out. Usually, it is a month full of storm worries and preparations, and yet, this month has been strangely calm by God's mercy and grace - at least weather-wise. However, another storm was brewing the second week in September. A spiritual battle storm that would reveal itself before a nation and the world. The demise of Mr. Charlie Kirk came abruptly causing shock and heartache to many- especially to those in the Christian community. Mr. Kirk was in the adversary's sight - the adversary who goes about like a roaring lion (I Peter 5:8). Why? One reason was because he was bold for Christ Jesus, and he encouraged others to be as well. Satan cannot stand that. Since Mr. Kirk's untimely passing, his faithful witness for his Savior has only been broadcast all the more. And like a young Egyptian statesman told his guilt sick, shepherd brothers - what you meant for evil God meant for good. That statesman was Joseph, Jacob's son. So, as in Joseph's case, it has been seen these past few weeks what was born out of evil and hate only caused the gospel and the life changing effects of Christ in one's life to be all the more proclaimed. Even after watching the memorial Sunday, Bro. Chip admitted he's never heard so many political figures proclaim Christ Jesus. And only by being filled with God's Holy Spirit could a grieving widow, Mrs. Kirk, have the strength to speak before myriads of souls and declare Jesus Christ who forgives, and because of His forgiveness, she could forgive the man who assassinated her husband. That was the Lord in His people on display for a viewing world to see. Are we living so closely to our Lord Jesus that we think like He wants when the tragedies of life are allowed to strike? (Even in Job we see that satan claimed Job's devotion was merely store bought but bring agony and he would curse and abandon God. God knew the character of Job, and that His man's faith was genuine and would prove satan wrong.) The days are short. Evil men will grow worse and worse according to scripture. Jesus exhorts us to know He is coming soon and let no one detour you and take your crown by wrong teaching or lethargy for Him. (Rev. 3:11) Let us repent, believe and live for the Lord who died to save us from an eternity of torment meant for the devil, and may we be found faithful to hear Him say to us, "Well done good and faithful servant...Enter into the joy of your Lord." (Matt. 25.23). Business Meeting @ A Glance The September business meeting had... Old Business: The benevolence has been cleaned. New Business: Nominatons for Deacons- have at least 3 men nominated. Vote will take Sunday morning, Sept. 28. SRBA Annual Meeting - Oct 19 - need 5 church messengers. There will be no PM service that night. The even will be held at Cora Baptist in Jay FL. Messengers to represent Olivet: Bro. Chip and Janet F., Tim and Susan T., Shirley P., and alternate Keith T., Motion to accept these names to be messengers for Olivet made by Mike W., 2nd by Charles G., Motion approved. Committee Changes- Donna C. announced for Security Team, that Scott R. had stepped down from his positions. Keith T. agreed to join the committee and now just needs to be approved by the nominating committee. Also, Ed W. is nominated as an Assistant Treasurer. Motion to approve him for the position if the Nominating Committee agrees - Mike W. 2nd Shirley P. Motion approved. Being no other business, the meeting came to an end.
Announcements: Ladies Morning Out - Oct. 14, 10:30AM Crafting for Jesus - Ladies Craft Group meets every Tuesday at 10am in the Fellowship Hall. (except the 2nd Tues.) Men's Breakfast - every Tuesday at Milton's McDonald's at 8AM Church Council: Oct. 13, 11:30AM Deacon Meeting: Oct 14, 6PM Business Meeting: Oct. 15, 6PM Food Pantry: Prep Day - Oct. 23 at 9:30AM & Distribution Oct 25, 9- 11AM 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. *God's Mercy and protection on Israel *Salvation Awakening at home and abroad. Fear and Faith by J. Smith August - the hot sweltering month and the end of summer for students and teachers. At Olivet it has been another busy time. On Aug. 4, ten members were able to attend the prayer walk at Hobbs Middles School at 8am. They walked the grounds praying for the students and teachers and the new school year. They also treated the teachers to some donuts for their first Monday back. The following Monday, Aug. 11, the big day arrived, and students returned to the classrooms. Last week was busy at Olivet too, because of the Church council meeting, Monday; Deacon's meeting, Tuesday; and the church's business meeting, Wednesday. With busyness and change comes a certain amount of trepidation or fearfulness. Life is that way here on earth - there are job insecurities, financial strains, health issues - all that can test the saint of God. But it is during those times the Lord is watching to see do we come to Him with our troubles and trust, or do we continue hanging on to our troubles and fret. Fretting seems to be a natural default for many, myself included. But this year, the Lord has brought my family through some health scares, and in the moment all I could do was get on my knees and plead the promises that God has provided in His word and confess the things that scared me most. In the moments of being scared and not understanding, I could lean on my Savior and God, because I knew He had a reason. My job was to do my best to abide in Him and trust Him to do what He said He would do. And even in the moments of weariness, I had to tell Him, I needed Him to carry my burdens because I didn't have the strength. And He did. Those days still have the same uncertainties as the days before, but the Lord carried my burdens because my soul did not feel weighted down or weary. We serve a gracious and great God. The first part of 2 Chronicles 16:9 kjv says, "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him." In other words, the Lord is waiting for the opportunity to help and bless us if we are loyal to HIm, trusting in Christ our Savior. As a new school year and church year begins, may we serve our Lord loyally and see HIm show HImself strong. Business Meeting @ a Glance The August Business Meeting had... Old Business - New Sign: prices ranging $17,000-40,000. Talked with Church council - they recommend moving the van money that was moved to the general fund to a designated line item for a new church sign. ... Judy G mad the motion to move the van money from the general fund to a designated line item. 2nd made by Tony R. Motion passed with no opposition. New Business - Deacons: Policies and Procedures for the Deacons requires that after 3 years a re-vote is needed. This is to nominate and vote for deacons. Those rotating off can be re-voted upon and new names can be added. Men rotating off: Roland H., Mike W., Bruce F., In September they will present Deacons for vote. By procedure any one can nominate or submit a name to the church or deacons. Next the Deacons will examine them. An individual can nominate twice as many men as are needed. Nominate up to 6 men. Olivet needs 4 men as deacons at the least. Being as there was no other business, the meeting came to an end. Olivet Announcements: Ladies Morning Out - Sept. 9 at 10:30 am Patriot's Day - Sept. 11 Men's Breakfast - Every Tuesday at Milton's McDonalds @ 8 am. Church Council: Sept. 15 at 11:30am Deacon's Meeting: Sept. 16 6pm-9pm Business Meeting: Sept 17, 6pm. USAF Birthday - Sept. 18 Rosh Hashana/ Feast of Trumpets - Sept. 22-24 Food Pantry: Prep day - Sept. 25 at 9:30am and Distribution Sept. 27 from 9-11am. 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. *God's Mercy and protection on Israel *Salvation Awakening at home and abroad. Time Flies  by J. Smith How time flies, as the old adage says. Here we are at the end of another month and weeks away from school starting again. July began with a Patriotic Musical performed by our Olivet choir honoring our nation's 249th birthday. The music and narration were compiled by our very own Mrs. Judy G. Also, this month, the ladies had another bracelet workshop hosted and directed by Mrs. Sue W. It was a good turn out and fall themed bracelet and a Christmas themed bracelet were made. Bro. Chip started a new Sunday morning series - "There is Hope" taking the church through the book of 1 Peter. Meanwhile, he is still teaching through Hebrews Sunday evenings and the Minor Prophets on Wednesday nights. As I mentioned earlier, school is only weeks away much to the chagrin of the children of Santa Rosa County. Olivet has partnered with Hobbs Middle School on Glover and we will be having our annual prayer walk in August. Bro. Chip is hoping to coordinate it for Monday, August 4 so that teachers and staff who would want to can participate, and the church also desires to minister to the teachers and staff with a breakfast or lunch. These are busy days and time marches on quickly. Yet, just looking back there are all sorts of ways one cane be about the Lord's service - creating musicals, making bracelets to share, sharing the word of God, and praying for all men everywhere. We as believers are charged to make good use of the time because the days are short. So let us keep doing all for the Lord our Savior and His glory, and bring Him a smile this day. Business Meeting @ a Glance The July Business Meeting... Old Business - none New Business - Nominating Committee presented the names for the different positions for the next church year. No. 2nd was required. Motion passed unopposed. Treasurer - with approval from the church council he presented the idea of conducting an audit (internal and external - which would require an outside accountant,) As approved by the Church Council, no 2nd was required. Motion passed with no opposition. Being as there was no other business, the meeting came to an end. Monthly Announcements: August 4 - Prayer Walk at Hobbs - time TBD August 11 - SCHOOL BEGINS August 11 -Church Council Meeting 11:30 am August 12 - Ladies Morning Out 10:30 am August 12 - Deacon's Meeting 6 pm August 13 - Business Meeting 6 pm August 21 - Food Pantry Prep 9:30 am August 23 - Food Pantry Distribution 9-11 am August 29- Sept. 6 - Olivet Secretary will be out of town. 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. *God's Mercy and protection on Israel *Salvation Awakening at home and abroad. The June Whirlwindby J. Smith Summer has started with a whirlwind. Olivet began the month with our annual homecoming on the first Sunday of June. We had a good turn out with Glorybound performing their gospel music and Dr. Mike Wiggins, retired pastor of Pine Terrace Baptist, bringing the message. Our charter members were in attendance: Nellina Larson and Charles Jarvis with their families. Also, former pastor Bro. Wendell Stokes and his wife, Brenda, joined us for the celebration. The next event was Father's day when again the Lord blessed with a higher attendance and a growing group of children for our Children's sermon and children's church. As every year, we honored the dads in our congregations with a gift - this year's was a compass which coincided with Bro. Chip's message - A Psalm for Father's. Father's day also turned out to be Bro. Chip's birthday, and the church made sure to wish him a blessed year by inundating him with his favorite food - chocolate. To finish the month - Olivet is having VBS again after a several year hiatus. Starting this past Wednesday, June 18, and finishing this Wednesday, June 25. We have VBS instead of the usual evening service. The first night we had 25 children in attendance and their parents participating. The theme is learning to magnify God with Psalm 34:3 being the theme verse. God works using all sorts of interests and skills to relate, reach and raise people to His Son. The last Sunday of the month, June 29, we will have a highlight for the Christian Motorcycles Association showing how they support local mission efforts. Two of our attendees, Walter and Gloria W., are involved with the group. This opportunity can provide Olivet members with another way to be directly involved with mission work. Internationally, a lot has happened over the last two weekends with the war between Israel and Iran broadening to shades of Ezekial 38-39 , in which this prophecy can be more clearly seen coming together with the players it mentions: Rosh- Russia, Persia - Iran, and Togarmah - Turkey and more. This prophecy spells out - God will draw Russia to move against Israel in coalition with these and other nations, but Israel will then be alone. God, Himself, will deliver, defend and save His nation Israel. I don't believe we are there yet, because the USA is helping Israel and, I believe, the UK offered some of its support too. But, with antisemitism, sadly, on the rise, one can see how such a day will come and perhaps sooner than expected. So, as we are the church, a kingdom of priests - intercessors, let us intercede for Israel, the USA and our leaders, our military and God's mercy that souls may be saved in these days. Let us keep looking up for our Redeemer is coming, but may we continue to serve Him faithfully until He comes. Business Meeting @ a GlanceThe June Business Meeting had... Old Business: LED sign estimates - began investigating the cost for replacing our current lighted sign with an LED programmable sign. First quote back was 32-36,000 dollars. New Business: Air quality check up - after looking up several companies, requested a free inspection and quote from one based in Gulf Breeze. Checking into the office a/c due to some health concerns with the secretary. This is in progress. Being no other business, the meeting came to an end. Monthly Announcements: Independence Day - July 4th Ladies Bracelet Workshop - July 7 at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Ladies Morning Out - July 8 @ 10:30am Church Council Meeting: July 14, 11:30 am Deacon Meeting: July 15, 6pm Business Meeting: July 16, 6pm Food Pantry - Prep: July 24, 9:30am Distribution: July 26, 9-11 am Prayer Requests:
Preparation is Key By J. Smith This past month of May has flown past: for kids, it was the countdown to summer; for Olivet it was another active month of ministries and preparing for our 61st anniversary- homecoming and VBS at the end of June. Yes, May is preparation. Postcards were mailed to members reminding them of the special date for Homecoming (and some have returned due to address changes.) This homecoming we will have the musical group Glorybound performing a concert in celebration of the even and guest speaker Dr. Mike Wiggins who pastored Pine Terrace Baptist for many years before retiring. The service will begin at 10:30am with no Sunday School that day (June 1). And following the homecoming service will be time for food, fellowship and fun like any good baptist gathering with dinner on the grounds in the Fellowship Hall. Later in June we are preparing for Vacation Bible School on the last two Wednesday nights of the month (6/18 and 6/25) from 5 to 7:30pm. This will be for children ages 4- to 6th grade. If you have children or grandchildren or know your neighbors who have children that may be interested, registration is available on our church website Olivet.us. This two-day VBS will incorporate dinner for all kids who attend, music, Bible lessons, crafts using Lifeways' VBS curriculum "Magnified" and may all who attend learn to magnify Jesus Christ who saves us from our sins. Speaking of preparation - the Lord challenged us to be prepared for His return, which for the church will be His rapturing the saints (believers). The parable of the 10 Virgins warns us to be ready because we do not know the hour He is coming. And some may say that could be years away - but I ask you, if you love someone and long to see them, will you want to postpone their coming Or would you want to live every day in anticipation that today may be the day I see their face? Revelation 22 Jesus says three times, " I am coming quickly." If He says it three times, I think He is meaning to make the point - He IS coming soon. It is the next plan on His agenda. May we be living lives of preparation and anticipation that our Savior, Lord and King will come and rescue His bride from this sin sick earth. And may we be living in such a way as to help bring other souls to the Savior that they too may know Him. Business Meeting @ a GlanceThe May Business Meeting had... Old Business - FPL told us it takes several months before lamp posts are changed out to LED. We are on the list. South Side Sanctuary door - need new tumblers. Once that is changed maybe all three sets on the Sanctuary can be matched to have the same key. But we will need a locksmith. One has been recommended. New Business - Food for thought, the Deacons brought up the idea of having an electrical digital sign that can be programmed. Being no other business, the meeting came to an end. Monthly Announcements: Homecoming - June 1 at 10:30am Church Council - June 9 - 11:30am Ladies Morning out - June 10, 10:30am Deacons Meeting - June 10, 6pm Business Meeting - June 11, 6pm US Army Birthday/ Flag Day - June 14 Father's Day - June 15 Food Pantry Prep - June 26 9:30am Food Pantry Distribution - June 28 9-11am Men's Breakfast - Every Tuesday, 8am Milton McDonalds. Prayer Needs: God would lead Olivet to His choice for their next full time pastor.
Israel and IDF - God's protection and victory over their enemies. US Military in the Middle East God's mercy on the USA, wisdom for our leaders local, state and federal. God to accomplish His desire through His church. Hang on! by J. Smith The month of April -I apologize that there was no newsletter written for March. The writer was under the weather in a way she hasn't been in a long time. But, the Lord sustains and by the end of this month things are beginning to get back to some normalcy. At Olivet throughout the month of April, we had a few occasions. For Palm Sunday Olivet hosted an Easter egg hunt and potluck luncheon following the morning worship that included the choir's Easter cantata. The day had a superb turn out with approximately 90 in attendance and this, of course, supplied a good amount of Easter egg hunters for after service. It was a fun day of Christ's church fellowshipping and enjoying the good things He has given through his death, burial, and resurrection. Easter Sunday brought the message home as Bro. Chip taught on those who witnessed the resurrection. Also, in April, Bro. Chip was invited to speak at Hobb's Middle School for the Youth Alive club. He reported that he was expecting a room of maybe 20 kids, but to his surprise the room was full to the brim with standing room only. He estimated there may have been 80 people. Bro chip hopes for Olivet to minister to Hobbs if needed. Another development was that at this month's business meeting the church did vote to have VBS this summer with it being held on the last two Wednesday nights of June. So stay tuned for more on that front in the near future. In May we have are some events upcoming. May 1st this Thursday is the National Day of Prayer and our city of Milton will hold its annual prayer ceremony at Jernigan's landing at the south end of Willing Street from noon to 12:35pm. Another event is that May 10 there will be a ladies brunch hosted by First Baptist Church of Navarre. The ladies of Olivet are invited to attend, and they have requested Janet Fox, Bro Chip's wife, to be their guest speaker. If you do plan on going, please let Janet know for the FBC Navarre's headcount. The rest of May looks just as busy as there will be a communion Sunday, Mother's day and then Memorial day weekend. It is the time of year when much is happening. But with all that is happening there have been health issues and funerals too that help keep our perspective looking up. And as Jesus told the church of Philadelphia, "I am coming quickly! Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown." (Rev. 3:11). So, hang in there, our Redeemer is coming soon and may we be honoring Him until He comes whether in trials or out. Business Meeting at a Glance The April business meeting had…Old Business – None New Business – Nominating presented the motion, in lieu of Joan K. retiring from Treasurer and Financial Secretary, the two positions be filled: Financial Secretary – Irene T. and Treasurer by Tim T. This would be effective immediately. This was voted on and no opposition the motion passed. Bro. Chip asked for a vote of approval to have VBS this summer. Mike W. made the motion. 2nd was given by Shirley P. The church voted to approve with no opposition. Motion passed that the last two Wednesday nights of June would be VBS. Being no other business, the meeting came to an end. Announcements: Ladies Morning Out - May 20, 10:30am Church Council - May 12, 11:30am Deacon Meeting - May 13, 6pm Business Meeting - May 14, 6pm Food Pantry - May 24, 9-11 am Communion Sunday - May 4 Mother's Day - May 13 Memorial Day - May 26 Prayer Needs: * God would lead Olivet to His choice for the next full time pastor.
*Israel and IDF - God's protection and victory over their enemies *US Military in the Middle East *God's Mercy on USA How Pleasant It Is...  by J. Smith The second month of the year is almost behind us. At Olivet, there has been much happening - from the usual order of events: Men's Breakfast every Tuesday morning, Ladies Morning Out every third Tuesday, then the quarterly Communion service, monthly Deacon Meeting, Church Council Meeting and Business Meeting. But, to add to these, we had two more occasions: the ladies had another bracelet workshop and then a fellowship luncheon. The Ladies Patriotic Bracelet Workshop was led by Sue W. who guided the women in creating beaded bracelets of red, white, and blue. This was the second bracelet workshop she has held, and there is always a good participation of sister-in-Christ to attend, fellowship and let creativity flow. The luncheon organized by Debbie M. and Donna C. was in honor of Valentine's day. It was held Saturday, Feb. 15 in the Fellowship Hall with the feast of homemade soups and sandwiches to celebrate the holiday. And as there always is at a Baptist food fellowship, there was an eager involvement. This past month brings to mind Psalm 133:1 - How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity. "The Lord is blessed when His children are loving each other and working together, and on the other end, the church as a result wears more smiles and more laughter is produced. Such is always a blessing for those involved and a good testimony to the world of our Lord and His ways. As Olivet continues to move towards seeking a full-time pastor, may we continue to dwell in unity while, "Relating, Reaching and Raising People to Jesus." Business Meeting @ a Glance The February business meeting had... Old Business: None New Business: Bro. Chip said the church council discussed the upcoming Annie Armstrong goal and recommended it be set at $3,000. No 2nd needed as it came from the council. Church voted and motion passed. Final Announcements: The Church Council - motion to bring to the church. Three times the announcement would be made. Tim T. said in the Bylaws it only requires two times for the pastor. Bro. Chip said the Church Council spoke about the nature of the motion - the church will keep searching for a full time pastor but it is slow - and to see what we can afford to pay. Meanwhile, the interim is filling in like full time capacity and the church wants to increase his pay. Joan K. addressed those on the Financial Committee to see when they could meet in order to go over the motion for a raise for Bro. Chip. Being no other business, the meeting came to an end.
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