Sunday, March 13: Board Meeting after the morning worship. Those attending please bring a brown-bag lunch.
Monday, March 14: WMF and MMI meetings at the church at 7pm. Justin and Tim Rawley will be sharing about their recent mission trip to Argentina.
Tuesday, March 15: The WMF will be serving the North River Ruritans at North River Elementary School at 7pm.
Sunday, March 20: Palm Sunday and Communion.
Sunday, March 20: Mt. Olivet will be serving soup and sandwiches and the Lenten Bible Study at Sangerville Church of the Brethren at 6pm.
Sunday, March 27: Easter Sunday
Friday, March 11, 2016
Pastor's Penpoint - "Be Strong and Courageous" - March 2016
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lard our God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
First, friends - let me say thank you on behalf of the Lilley family to those of you who have reached out to us over the last several weeks. Your calls, texts, emails and face to face words of love and encouragement have meant so much to us.
While we do find ourselves in the curious position of realizing we will soon be without a church family for the first time in nine years, we are no less appreciative of those who accepted us among your numbers as members of the church.
In my eleven years of ministry serving as preacher/pastor (over nine at Mt. Olivet) I have never lost sight of one important truth. The call to such a ministry is a great blessing and honor. Fortunate are those who have had the opportunity to answer that call and attempt to make a positive impact on the lives they interact with as well as the participation in building God's kingdom. I have always considered this calling and my ordination to be extremely humbling and gratifying. I am grateful my ordination as a UB elder will continue and Dina and I will maintain our membership with the UB National Conference.
Allow me to again fulfill what is perhaps the greatest responsibility I have as your pastor (for the time that is remaining) and that is to point you to Jesus Christ. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, more important than focusing on Jesus Christ.
In the weeks and months to come, the prayers of the church, the deliberations of the Administrative Board and the searching for God's will - will occupy much of your time. But you are not alone. Scripture assures us there is a helper, the Holy Spirit, who will come and minister to all who seek God's face and perfect will. I encourage and challenge you t remain open to the Spirit's leading and look forward expectantly to God's response.
My closing words will be the same as in found in Jude 1:16-21:
But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear - hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.
To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy - to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!
Friends above all else stay in the love of Gd! Be strong and courageous!
Blessings and peace to you,
Todd
First, friends - let me say thank you on behalf of the Lilley family to those of you who have reached out to us over the last several weeks. Your calls, texts, emails and face to face words of love and encouragement have meant so much to us.
While we do find ourselves in the curious position of realizing we will soon be without a church family for the first time in nine years, we are no less appreciative of those who accepted us among your numbers as members of the church.
In my eleven years of ministry serving as preacher/pastor (over nine at Mt. Olivet) I have never lost sight of one important truth. The call to such a ministry is a great blessing and honor. Fortunate are those who have had the opportunity to answer that call and attempt to make a positive impact on the lives they interact with as well as the participation in building God's kingdom. I have always considered this calling and my ordination to be extremely humbling and gratifying. I am grateful my ordination as a UB elder will continue and Dina and I will maintain our membership with the UB National Conference.
Allow me to again fulfill what is perhaps the greatest responsibility I have as your pastor (for the time that is remaining) and that is to point you to Jesus Christ. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, more important than focusing on Jesus Christ.
In the weeks and months to come, the prayers of the church, the deliberations of the Administrative Board and the searching for God's will - will occupy much of your time. But you are not alone. Scripture assures us there is a helper, the Holy Spirit, who will come and minister to all who seek God's face and perfect will. I encourage and challenge you t remain open to the Spirit's leading and look forward expectantly to God's response.
My closing words will be the same as in found in Jude 1:16-21:
But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear - hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.
To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy - to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!
Friends above all else stay in the love of Gd! Be strong and courageous!
Blessings and peace to you,
Todd
Monday, February 8, 2016
Lenton Bible Study 2016
The North River Ministerial Association will again be hosting a community Lenton Bible Study. It will be held on 6 consecutive Sundays beginning February 14 from 6 - 8pm at Sangerville COB. It begins with a meal, followed by worship music and bible study. Activities are also provided for children and youth.
Pastor's Penpoint - "Obvious Love" - February 2016
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13)
One of the TV commercials I shake my head at stars Captain Obvious, speaking on behalf of a Hotel website. It's hard to imagine who would develop a character that says everything that is obvious - much to the eye rolling and frustration of those to whom he is speaking. That being said, I feel compelled to remind you that February is a month for love ... specifically Valentine's Day.
While obvious, it is interesting and I would say fitting, that the season of Lent begins on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th. While many celebrate the 14th as being a time to honor and bestow love and gifts on our sweeties, it seems so perfect that this year, we can consider the greatest love story ever known to man.
Since it would be too obvious (and I wouldn't want your eyes to get stuck by rolling them around too much) I won't retell that great story of ultimate love and sacrifice by our Lord, Jesus Christ. I will instead ask us all to accept the challenge in how we can honor that love through our self-reflection starting on February 14th.
We do not need to guilt ourselves or take a martyr's position as we reflect on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. We should however, take a long hard look at how His life has impacted our lives - and our future. How can we honor His love? By renewing our strength found in his sacrifice; spending time in God's Word, prayerfully petitioning for clarity in thought and action and showing that same love to those who so desperately need it.
This Lenten season, let's show our love to and honor the ultimate love of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
In His name, ~Pastor Todd
One of the TV commercials I shake my head at stars Captain Obvious, speaking on behalf of a Hotel website. It's hard to imagine who would develop a character that says everything that is obvious - much to the eye rolling and frustration of those to whom he is speaking. That being said, I feel compelled to remind you that February is a month for love ... specifically Valentine's Day.
While obvious, it is interesting and I would say fitting, that the season of Lent begins on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th. While many celebrate the 14th as being a time to honor and bestow love and gifts on our sweeties, it seems so perfect that this year, we can consider the greatest love story ever known to man.
Since it would be too obvious (and I wouldn't want your eyes to get stuck by rolling them around too much) I won't retell that great story of ultimate love and sacrifice by our Lord, Jesus Christ. I will instead ask us all to accept the challenge in how we can honor that love through our self-reflection starting on February 14th.
We do not need to guilt ourselves or take a martyr's position as we reflect on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. We should however, take a long hard look at how His life has impacted our lives - and our future. How can we honor His love? By renewing our strength found in his sacrifice; spending time in God's Word, prayerfully petitioning for clarity in thought and action and showing that same love to those who so desperately need it.
This Lenten season, let's show our love to and honor the ultimate love of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
In His name, ~Pastor Todd
Monday, February 1, 2016
Heart for Hunger Spaghetti Dinner - Saturday Feb. 6
Mt. Olivet UB Church will be hosting a Benefit Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday February 6th from 4pm - 7pm. A free will offering will be collected for the meal and all proceeds will go to the Stokesville Area Food Pantry and the Verona Community Food Pantry. Combined, these two agencies serve over 2800 households in Augusta County. Please invite your friends and family to join us.
The menu: Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, garlic bread, tossed salad, assorted desserts, coffee, tea and water.
The menu: Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, garlic bread, tossed salad, assorted desserts, coffee, tea and water.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
The Children's Christmas Program
After a delicious breakfast in the social hall Sunday morning, the children and youth did a wonderful job presenting the Christmas story. Thanks to all who worked hard in preparing, and especially to the actors.
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