Worship Services

All services presided over by
Pastor David Davis except where noted.

January 1^st
Scripture:   John 2:1-11

8:15 Sermon:
“God’s Last Word - Jesus”

10:30 Sermon:
“Wedding, Water and Wine!”

January 8^th
Epiphany Celebration

Scripture:   John 4:46-54

8:15 Sermon:
“Studies from James - Temptation”

10:30 Sermon:
“Just Believe – Your Son Will Live!”

January 15^th
Scripture:   John 5:1-6

8:15 Sermon:
“Living Out What You Learn”

10:30 Sermon:
“Siloam, Sin & the Sleeping Bag”

January 22^nd

Scripture:   John 6:1-14

8:15 Sermon:
“Snobs & Faith”

10:30 Sermon:
“The Masses, The Master & the Boy’s Mite”

January 29^th
Scripture:   John 6:15-21

8:15 Sermon:
“Practicing What We Profess”

10:30 Sermon:
“Water & Winds – Jesus Walks”

2012 Offering Envelopes

The 2012 Offering Envelopes are here and ready
for pick-up!

They can be found in the Garden Room.  If you know of any shut-ins or individuals who are unable to get to church, please consider taking their envelopes to them directly. If there are any questions regarding your envelope please contact Paul Givler in the church office on Mondays. Thank you.

2012 Confirmation Class

An open invitation is extended to anyone in 7^th grade or older who has never been baptized or gone through confirmation class and joined the church.  If you have children or grandchildren who are of confirmation age, please talk to Pastor Davis, Youth Pastor Keller or Dan Kuhn.  Further details about meeting times will be in the next issue of Tidings or the weekly bulletins.  Thank you, Pastor Davis

Feb. 5, 2012

Financial Seminars with Bishop Peggy Johnson

3:00 p.m. - Coatesville: Olivet UMC

7:00 p.m. - Lima UMC

For all clergy and laity – Bishop Johnson, the District Superintendent of record, Peter Dinofia (our conference treasurer), Jo Fielding (our conference pensions and benefits officer) and other conference lay leaders will be presenting the state of the conference report and share plans for improving our financial picture. We will also worship together and celebrate the many wonderful outreaches and ministries of our churches.  Lay and clergy of all churches are urged to attend one of these events around the conference.  If you are unavailable on the day of the presentations on our district you can attend a meeting in another district:

Sun. January 22, 2012

3:00-5:00 pm - Janes Memorial UMC (East District)

Sun. February 12, 2012

3:00-5:00 pm - Leola UMC (Southwest)

3:00-5:00 pm - Westcosville: Bethany UMC  (Northeast)

7:00-9:00 pm - Mt. Pocono UMC (Northeast)

Sun. March 11, 2012

3:00-5:00 pm - Valley Forge: St. Matthews UMC  (Central)

Sun. March 18, 2012

3:00-5:00 pm - Lebanon: Kochenderfer UMC (Northwest)

7:00-9:00 pm - Frackville: First UMC  (Northwest)

Blessings,

Rev. Lin George

Southeast District Resource Assistant, Eastern PA Conference United Methodist Church

Church Council Meeting

On Tuesday, January 31^st, there will be a Church Council meeting in Benner Auditorium @ 7 PM.

If you are unable to attend, please contact the church office.

Thank you,

James R. Newswanger

All records and accounts of all organizations within Olivet are due for 2011 audit.  Treasurers should arrange to present their books for audit as soon as possible after receiving their year-end statements.  Please arrange to do this during the month of January 2012.

Thank you,
Audrey Jackwood

 SCRIP Orders

Happy New Year! And welcome back to the SCRIP program!  SCRIP is a fundraising program that the Chancel Choir uses to earn funds for purchase of music, choir robes, instruments, etc.  Here’s how it works:

Every card you purchase, the Chancel Choir gets a percentage of that gift card.  For example:  You purchase a $25 card for, say Barnes and Noble.  The choir gets 9% of the $25.  That is $2.25 the choir gets to keep.  The percentage’s vary per gift card. 

Consider ordering cards to do your everyday shopping.  There are some members who purchase gift cards for Giant and CVS every month to make their regular purchases.  It is a great way to help the choirs at church and it does not cost you anything extra.  Just pay the face value of the card.

A full list of cards can be found at http://www.shopwithscrip.com/Shop/default.aspx

Order forms are located on the website, in the Narthex and outside Benner Auditorium on the bulletin board.  The schedule for ordering cards is listed below. If you have specific questions please contact Michelle Malick at 610-466-7441 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The 2012 order dates are as follows:

1/15, 2/19, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20, 6/17

7/15, 8/19, 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 11/25

12/2, 12/9, 12/16

Give order forms to Michelle Malick no later than 8:00 PM on the dates listed above.

Orders are typically in by the following Thursday.  Try placing your order online at www.shopwithscrip.com and see all the cards and latest offers available. The Chancel Choir enrollment card is CD7L2LB213L27.

Olivet Signs

Paul Givler has a few painted wooden signs remaining from the bazaar. If you would like one, they may be purchased in the church office. All proceeds will go to the church.

Sign with Olivet & Flame - $24.00

Sign with just Flame - $8.00

Thank you