Olive Baptist Church

SBC Messengers Deadline

The 2010 Southern Baptist Convention will be held June 15 and 16 in Orlando. Please contact Beth Harris no later than Monday, March 15, if you are interested in serving.

For more information, contact Beth Harris at 850.475.1102 or bharris@olivebaptist.org.

The Pensacola Bay Baptist Association is sponsoring this one-day financial seminar, designed to help you take the first steps in the practical application of establishing a money management plan. You will come away with an understanding of biblical principles of managing resources, saving, debt and setting priorities. Jack Wilkerson, former SBC vice-president for business and finance, will lead the event. The seminar lasts from 8:30am-4:30pm in the Blue Room. Register at www.sbc.net/newday or call Melissa at 850.471.3430.

65+ Thursday Day Trip

This Thursday we’re going to eat at Wintzell’s Oyster House in downtown Mobile and visit the Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Wintzell’s will be providing us with a seafood buffet at 11:00am. Our time at the Estuarium begins at 1:30pm. We’ll leave the church at 9:45am and be gone until 5:15pm. The cost for the entire trip is $28 per person. This price includes your food, drink, tax, tip, entry fee and church vehicle transportation. Prepayment must be made by 5:00pm on Monday, March 15. You can pay through the main office or the office of Kim Waters.

For more information, contact Kim Waters at 850.475.1123 or kwaters@olivebaptist.org.

Easter Outreach Flyers

On Sunday, March 14, we will have invitation flyers for our Easter services available in the foyer. We will go out Saturday, March 20, and invite our neighbors to join us at Olive for Easter. You may also pick up flyers at the church during the week.

For more information, contact Cindy Weatherall at 850.475.1128 or cweatherall@olivebaptist.org.

New to Olive Class

Our New to Olive class is a one-time session providing information on our church, our faith, and our mission. If you are a new member of Olive or a guest who is considering membership, you are encouraged to join us. Childcare and classes are available for all children birth through fifth grade in the Simmons Building. Join us Sunday, March 21, in room 5134 (Computer Lab) at 9:30am. RSVP by contacting Cindy.

For more information, contact Cindy Weatherall at 850.475.1128 or cweatherall@olivebaptist.org.

Vacation Bible School Kickoff

Vacation Bible School is June 21-25 from 9:00am-12:00 noon each day. It takes hundreds of volunteers to make this event happen. On Sunday, March 21, at 5:00pm in Passmore Hall, we will have an informational meeting for you to find out the areas of service we have available.

For more information, contact Judy Lloyd at 850.475.1108 or jlloyd@olivebaptist.org.

MPG – Men’s Prayer Gathering

The Olive Men’s Ministry is inviting all men (and boys) to spend an afternoon before the Lord seeking His face in prayer. We will be gathering in Passmore Hall Sunday, March 28, from 3:00–5:30pm lifting up specific prayer requests, praying for people in need of salvation, and asking God to send renewal and revival to our community. All guys are encouraged to come and pray for as long as your schedule permits.

For more information, contact Cindy Segreto at 850.475.1149 or csegreto@olivebaptist.org.

Budget Forum

Our next business meeting will be March 28 during the evening service. This meeting will include the presentation of the church budget for the next fiscal year. A budget forum is scheduled for March 28 at 4:30pm in room 5106 to discuss questions regarding the new budget. Copies of the new budget will be available next Sunday evening at the welcome center in the foyer.

For more information, contact Dan Beard at 850.475.1117 or dbeard@olivebaptist.org.

Financial Peace University

We will start a new class Wednesday, April 7 from 6:00-7:30pm in room 5223. This is a life-changing, 13-week program on personal finance. It is designed to empower people to manage their money better, eliminate debt and build wealth. The cost is $93 for your kit (couples can share a kit). The deadline to purchase a kit is Monday, March 22.

For more information, contact Cindy Weatherall at 850.475.1128 or cweatherall@olivebaptist.org.

Olive Bargain Bazaar is Coming! - May 6-8

Beginning Monday, March 15, you can drop off your donated items for the sale at the former Mathis Antiques building at 1147 Creighton Road (directly across from Gospel Lighthouse Bookstore). Weekly drop-off times through May 3 will be Mondays: Noon to 7:00pm; Wednesdays: 8:00am to Noon and Fridays: 8:00am to Noon. All items in good to excellent condition will be accepted. Hangers and bags are needed. For furniture, contact Huey Pearson at 475-1109. To volunteer, visit our table in the foyer.

For more information, contact Sheila Reed at 850.475.1135 or sreed@ministryvillage.org or call Pam Harrod at 850.994.0925.

Pastor Traylor is part of a 22-member task force assigned by the Southern Baptist Convention to draw up a plan for enabling Southern Baptists to more faithfully and effectively fulfill the Great Commission. They will bring a report and any recommendations to the Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando, Florida, June 15-16, 2010. Will you commit to pray for them? Find out more...

Student Life Camp

Student Life Camp for 6th-12th grade students is July 5-9 at Lee University. Register now for an amazing week of worship and fun. The total cost is $269, with a $50 nonrefundable deposit due by March 28. Registration forms are available at the student ministry office or Sundays at the table in the foyer.

For more information, contact Sandy Fones at 850.475.1143 or sfones@olivebaptist.org.