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#ChildrenMatter Mark Your Calendar

7/4

Independence Day

7/9

Community Food

Distribution

10:30 a.m.

7/10

LEAP Forward Scholarship

Reception

4:00 p.m.

7/17

UM Women’s Day

Salad Fiesta

3:00 p.m.

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is

old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6, KJV)

As part of our Vacation Bible School, the older kids and

teens learned about hashtags (#), and their use in Social

Media. #ChildrenMatter went along with #thankyou and

#breathe and the password—gratitude.

I’m sure that Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter, and maybe

even Blue Lives Matter have forced their way into your

homes, by either the newspaper or television news

broadcasts. Unlike, the more public hashtags,

#ChildrenMatter was created, not because of violence, but

to bring attention to a need that was met by Paul Revere

Williams.

No, not the man who warned the colonists that the “British

are coming”, but the African American architect who

designed the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in

Memphis, Tennessee. While the initial idea for the project

was not his, Williams agreed with the mission—that all

children, regardless of ability to pay for treatment would

receive it.

The Anchor and Beacon July 2016 Monthly Newsletter of Mt. Olive UM Church Anchored by Faith and Prayer Volume 2, Issue 6

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At the June Finance meeting the following monetary figures were given:

The Color Rally will be held the morning of Sunday, August 28, followed by our church cookout.

Your captain should have given you a goal for how much money to turn in. Our goal, as a church, is

to bring in $10,000. On average, each team should collect $1,000. This is the time to ask friends and

family members for support. Any amount given towards the goal is worth it.

Your team captains are:

Thank you for continuing to support Mt. Olive and our endeavors.

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Joyce Sewell Mae Harris

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Loujeania Johnson Belva Mackall

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Trying to Lose Weight Again??

Summer is here. This is the time for cookouts, yard parties and just plain old good eating. It is also

an opportunity to put on some unwanted pounds. But did you know that:

A weight loss of five to ten percent in excess body weight can significantly reduce risk factors

and provide health benefits.

Over-weight or obesity can be associated with heart disease, certain types of cancer, type 2

diabetes, stroke, arthritis, and breathing problems.

The percentage of children and adolescents who are over-weight has doubled since the early

1970’s.

There are three factors that have contributed to our society’s weight gain. The first factor is the

world of work has changed. More than half of us sit in front of a computer all day, burning very few

calories. Technological advances have also made work easier. Work, a generation ago, was more

physical and movement was a part of the work day. The second factor is that has affected weight

gain is accessibility to lots of food. In spite of a few food deserts throughout the country, most of us

are within walking or driving distance to fast food or a grocery store. Also, quite frequently food is

advertised on TV and web sites, which constantly gives us the message to eat and we do. The third

factor is that our society has become more sedentary. We walk less, and move less. Even non work

time can be devoted to computers, video games and TV. So what can we do.

We can adjust our diet. A few minor changes can make a big difference. One pound of fat is equal

to 3,500 calories. Cutting just a few hundred calories out of your diet each day can go a long way.

You can also increase physical activity. You can start with simple things like parking a distance from

the entrance of a store, and taking the stairs instead of an elevator. Later it is not a bad idea to

come up with a consistent walking program by simply taking short walks every other day after

work. This can be done by any age group. Finally, avoid fad diets. They

most likely don’t work over the long term. The best that you can do is

to manage your diet, move more and check with your doctor to be sure

you have the best weight management program for you.

Excerpts take from: “Managing Weight: A Guide to Understanding Your Weight”

Wellness Councils of America

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You Are Cordially Invited To

A “Salad Fiesta”

Sponsored by the

United Methodist Women

At

Mt. Olive United Methodist Church

Rev. Dana Jones, Pastor

10 Fairground Road

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

On

Sunday, July 17, 2016

At

3:00 PM

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Alice Thompson

Theme: “Growing in Blessedness”

Colors: Red and White

(For More Information Contact: Loujeania Johnson, President UMW at 410-586-1066

or the Church at 410-535-5756)

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4 Independence Day

6 UMM Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Trustee Meeting 7:00 p.m.

8 Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.

9 Food Drop 10:30 a.m.—All Gone

10 LEAP Forward Scholarship Reception 4:00 p.m.

13 SPRC Meeting 7:00 p.m.

14 Senior Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

15 Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.

17 UM Women’s Day/Salad Fiesta 3:00 p.m.

22 Senior Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

29 Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.

Damik Bess

Lavette Fletcher-Howard

Rosalie Harris

Overton Hawkins

Nellie Jackson

Eric Murray

Evelyn Smith

Patrick Smith

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Eagles

Eagles came to symbolize the Resurrection thanks to ancient legends

that they renewed their youth, plumage or eyesight by flying near the

sun, then diving into water. The eagle's upward movement made it a

symbol of Jesus' ascension. John the Evangelist is represented by an

eagle, for his "soaring" description of Christ's divinity. God's care is

likened to an eagle in Bible verses such as Exodus 19:4: "I bore you on

eagles' wings and brought you myself" (ESV).

Sometimes an Explanatory Word Solves a Problem

In the 1930s it was legal for people to explode fireworks quite freely. Thus, it was that in 1937, when the Fourth of July was on a Sunday, some of the youth in Paulding, Ohio, were popping firecrackers while the Rev. Eldred Johnston was starting to lead a worship service. A couple of loud explosions were enough for the pastor to realize that he needed to deal with the problem.

Therefore, the preacher asked the choir director to lead a hymn-sing for a few minutes. Then he slipped out a door, walked out to where the boys were gathered and began talking kindly to them. “Fellows,” he said, “I used to enjoy shooting fireworks as much as you do, and I know it’s an historic way to show our patriotic pride on Independence Day. But don’t forget that many in this town are gathered in worship at this hour, and the noise is very distracting. Now, I don’t want to interfere with your religious liberty. All I’m asking is that you wait until church services are over — about noon — and then shoot your firecrackers all you want.” The pastor smiled at each of the boys and returned to the church.

Writing about the experience later, he said that he half-expected to hear rebellious explosions in de-fiance of his request. The boys, however, respectfully waited until the worship hour was over. Kind and sincere words explaining a problem and requesting help in solving it often bring desirable results. The book of James reminds us of what we might call “heavenly wisdom,” something we all need: “The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or insincerity” (James 3:17). —Pastor Johnston’s experience, found in Liberty magazine

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10 Fairground Road

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(410)535-5756

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Newsletter Editor

Dorenda Brooks

Rev. Dana M. Jones, Pastor

Communications

Dorenda Brooks, Chair

Dean Holland, Co-Chair

Tia Bourne

Lauretta Grier

Kimberly Jones

Joyce Sewell

Marcia Thomas

About 200 people — including 100 lifeguards — attended a pool party in New Orleans in 1985 to celebrate the first summer in memory that no one had drowned at a city pool. At the end of the festivities, the four on-duty lifeguards began clearing the area and found a fully dressed man in the deep end. Despite efforts to revive him, he died. Just as swimming with a bunch of lifeguards doesn’t guarantee safety, “swimming” with a sea of churchgoers doesn’t guarantee peace. People in the pews next to you might be struggling to stay above water physically, emotionally, financially or spiritually. Be alert to ways you can serve as a lifeguard. Extend a helping hand, a listening ear and an encouraging reminder of Jesus’ ultimate rescue (see Romans 7:24-25).

Be a Lifesaver