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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
This Week's Sunday School Lesson at-A-Glance
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | Well That's A Deep Question
Background Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:1-6; 37:1–38:28; 43:1-7
Print Passage: Jeremiah 38:7-13
Click on the following link to get a brief overview of the lesson.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHURCH'S 103RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Mt. Olive celebrated its 103rd church anniversary on Sunday, October 19, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. David Lee, Pastor of Guiding Star M. B. Church in Kansas City, KS was the guest speaker.
God blessed us with a glorious celebration. We are thankful that Pastor Arnick and Sister Arnick were able to attend.
Rev. David Lee, Pastor, Guiding Star M.B. Church, Kansas City, KS
Mother Marzella McFarlin, Oldest Church Member at 95 Years Young
Sister Cheterria Williams, Longest Church Member at 70+ Years
Sister LaNaya LeDoux, Artist and Young Church Member along with church member Sister Leola Tooks
Sister LaNaya LeDoux's Art Work She Designed and Drew for Anniversary Booklets and Programs
Brunch followed service on the lower level. Sis. Judy Massenburg's family prepared exceptional dining, decor and service. Rev. Eurvin Williams, Jr. family also assisted in serving. Chef Cecil Cotton, Sis. Judy's grandson, has an outstanding future as a chef.
Pastor Arnick continues to recover at home. Send cards to him at home: 9229 Fairwood Court in Kansas City, MO 64138. Please remember Pastor and Sis. Arnick in prayer.
Rev. Ardell Jones and Rev. Eurvin Williams, Jr. are filling in for the Pastor during his absence. Pray for them also and support their ministries.
MINISTER ORDINATION
Ministers Ardell Jones and Eurvin Williams, Jr. were ordained at Mt. Olive on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 4 p.m. The following and additional pictures are located in the Gallery where they will be permanently retained.
In these pictures they have received their ordination certificates.
COMMUNITY EVENT HONORING BRO. JULIUS MCFARLIN
On Wednesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. the city of Merriam hosted a community event honoring Bro. Julius McFarlin, the deceased spouse of Mother Marzella McFarlin. The two practice soccer fields in Waterfall Park were named after Bro. McFarlin a number of years ago and a temporary sign was placed then honoring him. A permanent sign was placed in his honor. Waterfall Park is located near the church at 5191 Merriam Dr. in Merriam.
Bro. McFarlin was the Trustee Chairman Emeritus at Mt. Olive at the time of his death. He was also the first African-American elected to public office in Johnson County serving from 1973-2000 as Merriam's Ward 1 City Council member. In addition, he is credited with chartering the Johnson County Branch of the NAACP.
TO THE MT. OLIVE MEMBERSHIP
Our Trustee Board is at a critical point trying to fulfill all of our responsibilities. Currently, we have only four active members and more are needed. Therefore, we are soliciting members who want to apply to become members of our Board OR alternatively, are willing to voluntarily assist us. The focus of those who volunteer will be on helping us complete current and/or future projects, which address the physical upkeep of the Church.
If you are interested in either becoming a Board Member or Volunteer, please communicate your interest by contacting any of the present Trustee Board members who are Charlie Jackson, Anita Lenoir, Brenda Shivers, and Luther Tooks. Thank you.
"CASUAL DRESS SUNDAYS"
In keeping with the times, Pastor Arnick is designating 4th Sundays as "Casual Dress Sundays". Feel free to dress in your casual attire. This may or may not include gear from your favorite pro, college, or high school team.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monthly Mission Meeting is second Tuesday in each month at 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM. New books are located in the sanctuary.
Weekly bible study: Wednesday night bible study has resumed at 7 p.m. via ZOOM. Literature can be obtained from Pastor Arnick. .
Sister Patience O'Hara, a former active member and friend of our church family for many years would love to hear from you. Due to illness, Sister Patience is now living with her daughter in Maryland. She will not be returning to Kansas. She would love to hear from her former church family. When you have a minute, give her a call to let her know she is not forgotten. 913.277.9585 is her phone number. Sister Patience said Mt. Olive and its members will always be special to her.
Sis. LaNaya LeDoux has been gifted with great artistic ability. If you're interested in obtaining any of her art, you can talk to her on any Sunday after church. She can show you available pictures from her phone or she can paint any item you're interested in. She thanks everyone who donated and obtained some of her work. Some of her pictures appear in the gallery section of the website.
Please do not cover the air vents with books or any items. Our heating and cooling company has told us if we block the vents, it will burn up the blower motor on our furnace.
DIRECTORY UPDATE
Deacon Rogers at bernardrogers@sbcglobal.net and Deacon Lenoir at cclenoir7712@gmail.com.
WEBSITE DEADLINE
Sis. Anita Lenoir updates the website on Fridays. Send information you want included to her no later than noon on Friday. Email alenoir7712@yahoo.com or call 913-631-3944.
