Homecoming Service ... coming soon

Homecoming 2007



Aldean playing the saw.

Mount Olivet will be having its annual Homecoming Service on Sunday, April 25 at 10am. This year's speaker will be Rev. David Rawley. There will be a covered dish meal following the service. Please join us for this time of fellowship and celebration and invite your family and friends!

Nimrod

This year during Kids Korner in the worship service, Pastor Todd is going through the bible from beginning to end. This Sunday, Nimrod made a guest appearance.

Pastor's Penpoint - March 2010

Last week, I made a business trip to Roanoke with a few of my fellow co-workers. We had an appointment in the tallest building in Roanoke, and it was interesting the parking garage was built on the side of the building after it was completed. The trick, we realized, was we had to catch an elevator down to the lobby, and then get on another elevator to go up to the 18th floor for our meeting. In other words (sounds strange) but we had to go down to go up!

This month, we find ourselves up to knee deep in the season of Lent. While the Lenten season is not included on every Christian denomination's church calendar, the concept is a familiar one in the weeks leading up to Easter morning. Each Christian is called upon to deny themselves, consider the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ on our behalf, and then apply this insight to our own knowledge and perspective of why Jesus is called Savior. The idea being if we can deny ourselves, as a symbol of Christ's sacrifice, we can better understand our new title of "redeemed"; having fully accepted Jesus as Lord of all and Savior.

This is sort of like that building in Roanoke. We have to descend in our thoughts, feelings and motivations about Jesus Christ, before we can ascend with Him on Easter morning. In other words, we have to go down to go up!

While this time of self examination and reflection may seem a bit depressing, remember that Scripture tells us the Holy Spirit is our guide on this journey; just as the Holy Spirit was with Jesus during his walk to Calvary and the cross.

This season of Lent, may we all keep in focus that we are created beings, still in need of a Savior. While it seems like a long and heavy haul - on the other side of Lent, Easter morning, we will all be able to join with one voice and proclaim, "He is risen! He is risen indeed!"

Peace, grace and strength to each of you,

Pastor Todd