Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church
509 W. State Street
Trenton, Ohio 45067
Office: (513)988-0422
Monday-Friday (9am-1pm)
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e-mail: mtolivetpc@gmail
www.mtolivetchurch.org
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Music Minister: Jon Sanford
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Jerry W. Pitman
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Keep your mind on the
present journey, enjoying
My Presence. Walk by faith,
not by sight, trusting Me to
open up the way before you.
Sunday School for all ages:
9:15am
Worship Service: Sunday @ 10:30am
Communion served 1st Sunday
of every month
Mt. Olivet Presbyterian
Church
member of:
EPC
Evangelical
Presbyterian
Church
Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church
e-mail: mtolivetpc@gmail
www.mtolivetchurch.org
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This month at Mt. Olivet...
There is an active Scouting Program.
call the office to be put in touch with a
Scout Leader!
Feb. 2
Feb. 3 7pm
Finance Meeting
8:30
Worship Committee Meeting
Feb. 4 5:30
Deacons Meeting
Feb. 7
Communion & Carry-in Dinner
Feb.10
Ash Wednesday
Feb.14 8:30am Christian Ed Meeting
EPC Meeting: Kokomo, Indiana
Feb 19-20
Feb.28
Pantry Sunday
Usher Schedule
Feb 7: Al Irwin, Margaret Cline, Gary Schenck, Mike Lynskey
Feb 14: Van Skaggs, Tim Adams, Paul Huffman, Paul Durham
Feb 21: Bonnie Nicely, Wanda Stamper, Bill & Sandy Lindquist
Feb 28: Jack Davis, Tim Stamper, Charlie Martin, Randy Smith
Lions Club
2nd and 4th Thursday @ 6pm
Choir Practice
Wednesday 6:30
Prayer Gathering
Wednesday 8pm
Men’s Group
2nd & 4th Saturday 8am
Ladies Bible Study
postponed until March or April
Birthday Dinner
3rd Tuesday of the month@ 6pm
$ 3,257.04
2,667.00
1,500.00
1,633.00
916.00
The Lion’s Club
For those gentlemen who have attended Mt. Olivet long enough, you know
there was no escaping Bill Fry when it came time to buy roses for your
sweetheart. The sale of roses was sponsored by The Lion’s Club as a
fundraiser for many needy causes over the years. Steve Applegate has
offered himself to the Lion’s Club to carry on the great tradition on behalf
of Bill. So! When the sale of ROSES begins and Steve asks...buy the roses
for the noble Lion’s Club cause, for your sweetheart, and in memory of our
dear brother in Christ, Bill Fry.
Session Meets 2nd Wed. @ 7pm
The Trenton Police Department & The Park
Board cordially invites you to the
January Tithes and Offerings
01/03
01/10
01/17
01/24
01/31
A Tradition!
Valentines Day Skating Party
Wednesday
evenings @ 8pm
in the library
Trenton Skating Rink
100 Sal Blvd. Trenton OH
February 14th….1pm—3pm
FREE ADMISSION, FREE SKATE RENTAL,
TOTAL: $ 9,973.04
2 pairs of skates will be raffled,
cash drawings throughout the event
Please note the dates for the 2016 EPC meetings and consider attending. Notify
Pastor Jerry or the church office if you are able to attend. What a great experience!
February 19-20: Kokomo, Indiana
May 20-21:Brighton, Michigan
September 16-17: Beavercreek, Ohio
The first Valentine was posted around 1806. Almost one billion Valentine's Day
cards are sent each year on or near February 14. The history is somewhat murky
as to how Valentine's Day has come to be what we now know and celebrate. Saint
Valentine served in third-century Rome. Emperor Claudius decided that single men
made better soldiers. Therefore, Claudius banned soldiers from being married.
One version of the story is that Valentine continued to perform the weddings of
young soldiers who were in love, and Claudius had Valentine imprisoned. While
imprisoned, Valentine reportedly fell in love with the jailer's daughter. Valentine
sent her a card and signed it, "Love, your Valentine." Another version is that
Valentine defied Claudius by helping Christians escape the torture of the Romans.
Valentine died in approximately A.D. 270. Others claim the church may have
decided to celebrate in mid February to "Christianize" the pagan Roman
celebration Lupercalia. There is no biblical reason why Christians should not
celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving their loved ones flowers, candy and/or cards.
Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my
family, you did it to me. Matt 25:40. Be full of love for others, following the example of
Christ who loved you and gave Himself to God as a sacrifice to take away you sins Eph5:2.
Wednesday evenings
Ephesians 5: 1,2
in the LIBRARY at Mt. Olivet
In this passage of scripture Paul teaches we should
“be
...imitators
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invited of God, as
beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christtoloved
you and
participate
in gave
the himself up
for us…” When we live out our faith as taughtprayer
our living
rises to
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8pm.as a sweet
fragrance. So, here is a brief overview of imitating our God:
In the Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—we are the salt of the earth and
the light of the word.
In John we are the fruit connected to Christ, who is the Vine.
In Acts we are people of the Way.
In Romans we are joint heirs with Christ, sharing His inheritance.
In Corinthians we are a temple—a dwelling place of God.
In Galatians we are sons and daughters of God—one in Christ.
In Ephesians we are saints, fellow citizens with the rest of God’s family.
In Philippians we are citizens of heaven, seated in heaven right now.
In Colossians we are hidden with Christ in God.
In Thessalonians we are chosen of God, holy and dearly loved.
In Timothy we are those who have been given a spirit of power, love and self-discipline.
In Titus we are those who have been set apart according to God’s doing.
In Philemon we are soldiers.
In Hebrews we are those who have been purified by the offering of our great High
Priest.
In James we are brothers and sisters.
In Peter we are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of God’s own
possession.
In John’ s epistles we are children of Christ who will resemble Christ when He returns.
In Jude, we are those who are called, beloved of God.
And in Revelation we are those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.
As His family let’s walk a bit taller today.
See you Sunday,
Pastor Jerry
Tuesday, February 16th @ 6pm. If
you’ve never come to the birthday
dinner, this is a good time to start!
GREAT: food, fun, & company!
Dixie Davis
Bill Black
Kacey Short
May Back
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7pm Finance Mtg
8pm Prayer
8:30 Worship Mtg
5:30 Deacons Mtg
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Communion Sunday
Carry-in Dinner
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Jack & Dixie Davis
02/03
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Rick Moore
Pantry Sunday
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6:30 Choir
8pm Prayer
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6:30 Choir
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8pm Prayer
Christian Ed
First Sunday in Lent
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ASH Wednesday
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8pm Prayer
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8am Men’s Group