OLGA BAPTIST CHURCH
2364 South Olga Drive
Fort Myers, Florida  33905

One Nation Under God

I pledge allegiance
To the flag
Of the United States of America
And to the Republic
For which it stands,
One Nation under God,
Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord"  Psalm 33:12

G.R.O.W. Outreach Program: Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 

Covered Dish Dinner FELLOWSHIP NOTICE:  There will be no Covered Dish Fellowship during the months of June, July, & August

Vacation Bible School 2008
Olga Baptist Church
July 21st through July 25th - 6:00 to 8:30 PM

Aloha! Surf's up at Outrigger Island where kids will learn to know, speak, and live God's truth. Based on Psalm 86:11, this tropical adventure will help kids develop the stability they need to become unshakeable in a world of shifting sands.  WATCH VIDEO

Scripture:  "Teach me Your way, Lord, and I will live by Your truth." Psalm 86:11 Holman CSB®

Motto:   Know the Truth!...  Speak the Truth!... Live the Truth!

If you are a member of our church and your birthday and/or
anniversary was left out, please let us know.

The Power of an Invitation

On Monday I ran into a friend in the store. “I noticed you were absent from our civic club’s last meeting,” he said. “Will you be there next Wednesday?”

 “No,” I replied. “I can’t make it.”

 Two more men asked me on Tuesday if I would be coming to the civic club meeting. I said to the first, “I wish I could, but I can’t this week.” The other man I answered, “My schedule looks impossible, but I’ll try to find the time to come.”

 Wednesday morning in the post office a fourth man asked if I would be at the meeting that day. “I’ll try to come,” I replied, “but I may not make it.” Before I got to my car, a fifth man stopped me, and I promised I would be at the meeting.

 I don’t know whose official duty it was to contact me, but I couldn’t resist the invitation from five different men. We all like to go where we are wanted.

If you want the unsaved, the indifferent, and absentees to attend our church, you must let them know. They know that if you really want them to come, you will find the opportunity to invite them. This is a task for every member of our church.

Lee County Public School students return to school on August 18, 2008.  Please be aware of the students waiting at bus stops or walking on the side of the road.  Also be aware of the big yellow school buses.  These bus drivers have to deal with students entrusted to them...don't make them deal with you too.

Business Meeting August 20, 2008 7:00 PM

THE LORD'S SUPPER (COMMUNION) Sunday, August 31, 2008 in the  Morning Worship Service

Praying for Salvation

Who do you know anybody that needs Christ as Savior?
Are you praying for them?!

God Rewards Our Work
2008

GROW began in our church back in January 27, 2004. The GROW campaign has been going strong this past year, but we are always in need of more GROW volunteers to make phone calls, write letters, make visits, and pray.

GROW is a phenomenally successful outreach program which helps us share the good news with those whom we come in contact with.  The GROW campaign uses volunteers to make phone calls, write letters, make visits, and to be part of a prayer group.  Please join with us in praying for this program as we continue with this program this year.

Jesus instructed the church to win the lost, baptize them and make disciples of those believers.  When people are motivated, mobilized, and focused on the biblical principals of evangelism and outreach, they become empowered by God's spirit.  Lives are changed, and churches grow.

What is GROW?   It is an Outreach and Inreach Program that has been very successful in other Baptist churches.  It is built around five biblical principals including the principal of sowing and reaping.  We know that when we plant a seed we hope for a harvest.  While not all seed will produce a crop, we also know that if we don’t sow any seed we can be assured there won’t be any harvest.

Dr. Jerry N. Tidwell developed the G.R.O.W. (God Rewards Our Work) outreach ministry and implemented it in both small and large churches.

Under this proven-effective approach, church members are asked to commit just one evening each month to outreach...with several different avenues of outreach from which they can choose.  And it's all backed by strong training that encourages and builds confidence in each participant.

GROW Team Members volunteer to visit, write or phone.  It is your choice...With which do you feel comfortable?  GROW Team Members are obligated to only one Tuesday evening a month for approximately one hour.  But what an hour!... an hour of fellowship and friendship.

Thanks to Cathy M. for taking over the responsibility of heading the GROW Program.  Please include her and the GROW Team Members in your prayers.

If you know of anyone that could use a visit or just a word of encouragement, please inform Cathy or our Pastor.

The GROW campaign has been going strong this past year but we are always in need of more GROW volunteers to make phone calls, write letters, make visits, and pray

"Grow With God Daily"

A Great Day in Sunday School: "Catch the Excitement" Join us for Bible Study every Sunday at 9:45 AM

Tape Ministry: Our worship services are recorded and available upon request.  If you have missed a service, or want to share the service with someone, let Don (the guy in the sound booth) know you would like a tape.

Youth Participation in Morning Worship Service:  Every 5th Sunday in the Morning Worship Service some of our youth take part as they serve as ushers (UON)***.

Covered Dish Fellowship: 3rd Wednesday of each month (except for June, July, & August) at 6:15 PM prior to Business Meeting (UON)***.

THE LORD'S SUPPER (COMMUNION) Date (5th Sunday) in the  Morning Worship Service

Covered Dish Dinner 3rd Wednesday of Each Month except June, July, & August 6:15 PM prior to  Business Meeting (UON)***

Business Meeting 3rd Wednesday of Each Month 7:00 PM (UON)***

MUSIC NIGHT

Date: (5th Sunday) at 6:00 PM*** Come and join in our special music night worship service.  It is sort of an amateur night.  Everyone is welcome to participate.  So, tune up that instrument and clear those vocal cords for a wonderful evening of music, readings (poems), enlightenment, fellowship, and fun.  Service will be followed by our "Finger Food Fellowship" (see below).

FINGER FOOD FELLOWSHIP:  Church Dinner (covered dish) on (5th Sunday) at 7:00 PM immediately following the "Music Night" worship service (see above).

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"Prayer time is the most important time of the day."

*  If you are interested in helping with this function, then please contact Lynette.

**(T.B.A.) = To Be Announced, no information or under construction at this time.  Please check back later or contact the appropriate leader.  A list of leaders can be found on our LEADERS page or click here to go there now.

***(UON) = Unless Otherwise Noted

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HOME, Takes you back to the front entry page with picture of our church

OUR FAITH, 2000 Baptist Faith & Message Statement.

RECENT OR PAST EVENTS,  Our recent and past events have been moved to an archive page of their own.

LEADERS,  Officers, Committees, Sunday School Teachers, and Other Leaders.

NEWSLETTER EXCERPTS,  Tidbits of information (recipes, words of wisdoms, etc.) saved from past and previous Newsletters.

THE HARMON FAMILY, Our adopted missionary family serving in the Dominican Republic.  Please visit this page and their own website.  Pray for them.

LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS APPRECIATION, Insert for our Firefighter's Appreciation Kit.

Ann & Tom's 65th Wedding Anniversary:  Photos taken at celebration reception August 12, 2006, 2:00 PM.

Ice Cream Social 2006:  was Sunday evening, August 6, 2006, 6:00 PM.

HOBO DINNER 2005:  Hobo Stew served in cans.  Fall celebration with lots of Christian Fellowship and delicious food.

Ice Cream Social 2005:  was Sunday evening, August 7, 2005, 6:00 PM.

VBS 2005, June 6th thru 10th, 2005   "Ramblin Road Trip"  Vacation Bible School 2005

Fall Festival 2004:  Fall Festival for Kids and Kids at Heart

VBS 2004, June 7th thru 11th, 2004   "Far Out Far East Rickshaw Rally - Race to the Son"  Vacation Bible School 2004

VBS 2007, June 4th thru 8th, 2007   "Game Day Central"  Vacation Bible School 2007

Easter  2004:  Easter Sunrise Service at Franklin Locks and other Easter events that day.

Easter  2007:  Easter Sunrise Service at Franklin Locks and other Easter events that day.

Homecoming 2003:  (1959 - 2003) was celebrated on October 12, 2003 and the theme was "The Old Fashioned Gospel"

Homecoming 2006:  (1959 - 2006) was celebrated on October 9, 2006 and the theme was "Praise God"

Beat the Heat Ice Cream Social 2003:  was Sunday evening, August 3, 2003, 6:00 PM.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE, May 28, 2000.  Remembering those who served  Mr. Solon Duncan, a POW during the Korean conflict for more than two years.

VBS 2002, "Amazon Outfitters" June 10 - 14, 2002 Vacation Bible School 2002

Christmas Dinner 2003

Christmas Dinner 2006

Christmas CANTATA 2006

REVIVAL - 2003 Revival was held February 28th - March 2nd.  Evangelist Reggie Payte from Hot Springs, Arkansas was our guest speaker.  Reggie not only preached "The Word of God", but he also sang and brought great joy through his piano playing.  Dinner on the Grounds: followed the  morning "revival" service on March 2, 2003.

Sign Dedication Day was held February 23, 2003, Sunday following the morning worship service.

VALENTINE BANQUET - 2003 was held on February 8th, 6:00 PM.  BBQ Chicken/Beef/Pork/ Dinner consumed.  It was a night of Fun, Food, Games and Fellowship. 

VALENTINE BANQUET - 2004

VALENTINE BANQUET - 2007

Southern Baptist Convention website

Southern Baptist Convention Prayer Site

North American Mission Board        Prayer Line is 800-554-PRAY

The 24-hour prayer line, 1 800 554-PRAY or the PRAYERLINE is another way to join other Southern Baptists by calling to receive current missionary prayer requests for immediate prayer.

Southern Baptist Convention
Annual Meeting 2000

To Read the new 2000 Baptist Faith & Message:

North American Missions Board, SBC

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AN EASTER TRILOGY

Did you know that much of the email we receive on a daily basis is based upon lies, rumors, myths, and urban legends?

Many well-meaning people forward these type of messages on a daily basis without a second thought.

So What is the Harm in Forwarding this Stuff Anyway - Plenty!!

Article from AgapePress
Christian Newswire Service:
Why Are Americans So Naïve

If you're not sure what is and isn't true and you are really serious about being more truthful, desiring to develop a sense of Christian discernment, then arm yourself with even more resources at "The Christian Arsenal's Urban Legends" webpage which has many links to help you be truthful and to not tarnish your Christian testimony.  The whole truth and nothing but the truth.

“Behold, I make all things new”
Revelation 21:5

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ADULT CO-ED
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NEWSLETTER

Teacher:  Karen Pinkley      Substitute:  Janet Rowe

Adults, we are using the following literature, theme, and schedule.  However, you do not need this literature to come and study with us.   You can read the scripture below if you would like to be prepared, but we would be happy to have you study with us regardless and encourage you come and join in with us.

Our Literature: Explore the Bible - Adult Learner Guide

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How to Become A Christian

Jesus Christ was with God the Father before the world was created.  He became human and lived among humanity as Jesus of Nazareth.   He came to show us what God the Father is like.  He lived a sinless life, showing us how to live; and He died upon a cross to pay for our sins.  God raised Him from the dead.

Jesus is the source of eternal life.  Jesus wants to be the doorway to new life for you.  In the Bible He was called the "Lamb of God (John 1:29).  In the Old Testament, sacrifices were made for the sins of the people.  Jesus became the sacrificial lamb offered for your sin.

Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes unto the Father except through me"  (John 14:6).   He is waiting for you now.

• Admit to God that you are a sinner.   Repent, turning away from your sin.

• By faith receive Jesus Christ as God's Son and accept Jesus' gift of forgiveness from sin.  He took the penalty for your sin by dying on the cross.

• Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

You may pray a prayer similar to this as you call on God to save you:  "Dear God, I know that you love me.  I confess my sin and need of salvation.  I turn away from my sin and place my faith in Jesus as my Savior and Lord.  In Jesus' name I pray, amen."

After you have received Jesus Christ into your life, tell a pastor or another Christian about your decision.  Show others your faith in Christ by asking for baptism by immersion in your local church as a public expression of your faith.

Author:  Found on the inside cover of our Explore the Bible Adult Learner Guide Spring 2001 by LifeWay

How can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven & eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord?  By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness.  Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH:

Forsaking All I Trust Him.

Then tell someone about the important decision you have made.  Grow in your faith and enjoy new friends in Christ by becoming part of His church and attending the Sunday School class a church has just for you.

Author:  Found on the inside cover of our Explore the Bible Adult Learner Guide Fall 2002 by LifeWay

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