Mt. Olive UMC interprets Acts 1:8 as a command to proclaim Christ locally, nationally, and internationally.  To live out that command, we have three legacy ministries that Mt. Olive covenants serve.  We serve other programs and missions, but these missions will always take priority for us do to our connections with them.  Each ministry has been audited as well to ensure that they proclaim the message of Jesus Christ, are financially accountable, and have a history or personal connection to Mt. Olive UMC.  

Winter weather got the best of our schedule and we didn't get to see the students very much this week. Enjoy some artwork that's displayed in the classrooms and hallways!

The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be.”
Proverbs 8:22–23
Raise your hand if you reach for your phone, open up a browser, and ask Google for the answer to every question you have. Whether we’re searching for solutions to everyday problems, like how to unclog a sink drain, or searching for answers to more serious matters, like what side effects are caused by a parent’s cancer medication, the internet has become our source of help, hope, knowledge, and wisdom. First of all, let’s thank God for access to such a wealth of information! But then let’s ask ourselves, How often do we turn to Google instead of God for wisdom?
I’m raising my hand right there with you! It’s easy to turn to every other reliable source out there when we need guidance in understanding something. Trusting what’s tangible is simpler than having faith in the unseen — and sometimes that’s okay! God has given us tools, resources, friends, and mentors to help us live well,
but we want to make sure that our ultimate source of understanding knowledge is the wisdom of God.
The Bible consists of sixty-six books written by various authors and in different genres. One genre is wisdom literature, which includes Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes.
Together, these books share practical insights into how to live wisely.
In Proverbs 8:1–9, God’s wisdom is personified as a woman who stands at the city gates and urges us to listen and heed her call.
Let’s take a deep breath, settle in, and listen to what she has to say to us today.
Read Proverbs 8 in its entirety. What parts stand out to you about Wisdom and why?
Wisdom offers herself fully, freely, and generously to anyone who will listen and choose her — regardless of our beliefs, status, life experiences, or
background. And whether we’re aware of it or not, wisdom is applied by people every single day in all spheres of life — whether it’s by kings and rulers, as verses 15–16 tell us, or by the special needs teacher who’s figuring out how to care for and educate her students well, or by the employee who wants to hold their manager accountable for inappropriate behavior,
or by the young woman who notices the toxic behavior of a friend and doesn’t know what to do. Everyone needs wisdom to live this life well.
For each sticky situation we find ourselves in and for all the knowledge we need help understanding, we have access to the ultimate source of insight we need: the wisdom of God.
God’s wisdom is necessary for people to survive and flourish and fully enjoy life. His wisdom is our ultimate guide and has been since the very beginning of time. Thus, our passage for today:
“The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works,
before his deeds of old;
I was formed long ages ago,
at the very beginning, when the world came to be.”
Proverbs 8:22–23
The wisdom of God created boundaries where there was formlessness, light where there was darkness, and order out of chaos. And as God delighted over each day’s work, so did wisdom (v.31).
Now, in the same way, wisdom continues the work of shaping and creating, ordering and delighting, and giving us life when we live according to her instructions. Better than Google, wisdom is accessible to all, giving us structure and guidelines by which we can thrive.
It boils down to this: all we’ve got is God, and to begin to live wisely, we fear Him (Prov. 1:7) and obey His commandments. This doesn’t mean we need to be afraid of Him. It means that we understand who He is and who we are — He is God, and we are not. We live, struggle through, and enjoy this one life we have while being in awe of Him. And we heed His words to us, choosing to walk in His love, grace, and wisdom.
Let’s ask and seek God for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding because He is our greatest source for them all.

                                               WEEK 1/ 29/23                                                                                                                                                                                                      WEEK 2/05/23

TERRI LYNN RECIPESPROTEIN SNACK BITES
These no-bake snack bites are packed with protein for steady energy. With a dusting of chopped Giant Cashews, you may always want to keep a batch of these in your refrigerator!
INGREDIENTS

• ¾ cup Granola
• ½ cup Dry oats
• ½ cup Cashew butter
• 1 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1/3 cup Dried cranberries
• ¼ cup White chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp Honey
• ¼ cup Finely chopped Terri Lynn Giant Cashews for coating

DIRECTIONS

• Mix granola, oats, cashew butter, coconut oil, cranberries, white chocolate chips, and honey in a medium size bowl until thoroughly combined.
• Use a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon size) to make the round bites and dip each into the chopped cashews, coating completely.
• Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.

Paper copies of this recipe are is on the table outside the center doors of the sanctuary 

Febrary 
5th Nancy Helm
8th Brent Lindvall
11th Connie Ritchey
17th Bev Howard
20th Lisa Haney
22nd Barry Conrad
23rd Cecile Enochs
24th Jodi Rice

 February
8th Dick & Ruth Stevens
14th Becky & Dick Lawson
28th Doug & Amber Faust

WEEK OF 2/6/23 
Galen Clark  is asking for prayer for the mission team going to Honduras. Those going: Galen Clark, Skip Lebo, Ryan Lebo, Mike Hodupp, Haley Ramero and John Ropp. Dates: Jan 31 - Feb 9
Pray for family who lost son their son 19 yrs. ago.

WEEK OF 1/22/23
James Altman & Tammy Branson would like to thank everyone for their cards and prayers for the passing of James Dad.
Ralph Hobson has been having eye problems had appt. on Tuesday, He has an aneurysm that should heal on it's own.

WEEK OF 1/15/23
James Altman's dad passed away on Sunday 1/15/23 they will be having a family funeral in Fort Wayne
Nancy Tinkel passed away on 1/13/23 her services are from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday,  On Friday, January 20, 2023, a funeral service to celebrate Nancy's life at 10:00 am.
Pastor Mitch as he travels west. And keep his dad in prayer also.

WEEK OF 1/18/23
Jerry Futrell's mom passed away last friday
Dean & Barb Amburgey had their first granddaughter on New Years Eve Brynna Mitchell
Ruth Stevens niece Vicki had a stroke 8th Please be praying for her rehabilition and recovery.

WEEK OF 1/1/23
Prayer for the family of Amelia Moorman who passed away on Friday, especially her husband and young children.
Ralph Hobson Swelling in his legs and on his left side maybe but not likely from a fall. As you know he has had 3 small stokes. so keeping a very close eye on him.

WEEK OF 12/18
Nancy Carson is being moved to a memory care facility. Please pray for Nancy, Jeff and their family
Barb Carson Has a birthday today.
Jerry Smith Please him in you prayers he has Covid
Alex Warren has a birthday today too
Prayers for all the sick
Kateri Burnett asking for you to keep my mom and dad in prayer and my sister and I.

8:30AM:  Adult Bible Study Teresa Cates ROOM 1
9:30AM:  Nursery Care;  Worship Service
10:30AM: Mt. Olive Kids K-5 Godly Play Room 6;  Nursery Care;  Mt. Olive Youth The Attic;  Adult Bible Study Mike McDivitt Room 1 - The Gospel of Mark, Pastor Doug Barton Fellowship Hall

Thursdays 1:00pm
Create In Me A Heart of Peace - Kateri Burnett - Women's Study

The Reason He became Human: Communication And Demonstration
John 1:14; 14:1–11

1. Jesus lived among us so he could communicate with us.
2. Jesus lived among us to demonstrate what God is like.