Church Support
Brought into existence and nurtured for over fifty years by the Original Free Will Baptist Church, Mount Olive College keeps a clear focus on its mission as an institution of Christian higher education. The College has a unique opportunity to foster and encourage spiritual growth and the development of Christian character in its students. The College offers an integration of faith and learning which is essential for its students' intellectual and spiritual growth.
A ministry in higher education is as important to the Church today as it was in 1951. Nurturing from a caring Church has been the environment that has cradled and supported the trek of the College to maturity as an educational institution. Each year members of the Free Will Baptist Church give of themselves and their treasure in an unselfish manner to help make a difference in the lives of Mount Olive College students.
An annual dinner program was started in 1963 to create an opportunity for Free Will Baptists to provide much-needed funds for the College. What began as "Benefit Suppers" for Mount Olive College has proven to be an invaluable financial resource for the College. During the 2008-2009 academic year, more than 200 churches participated in the College Dinner program with gifts totaling $540,427. The dinners have provided an opportunity for Free Will Baptists to share in helping others develop their lives and an avenue to encourage Free Will Baptist students to take advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the College.
Under the leadership of Mrs. Jean F. Ackiss, director of church support, eighteen county-wide dinners were be held during the fall of 2008. We invite every Free Will Baptist to prayerfully consider their stewardship for this ministry.
To learn more about how you can experience the joy of helping others realize the full potential for which God created them, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement, Church Support.
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2009 MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE DINNERS
The 2009 annual dinners for Mount Olive College have been scheduled as follows. Mount Olive College is a ministry established by the Free Will Baptist Church, and Free Will Baptists are encouraged to attend the dinner held in their county where they can learn more about this ministry of Christian higher education. Students from the College music department will present a program of music at each of the dinners. Persons interested in attending a dinner should make reservations through their local church chairperson.
PAMLICO COUNTY, Saturday, October 24, 6:00 p.m., Mount Zion FWB Church, Vandemere, Paul Grubbs, Chair. Goal: $6,900
WAYNE COUNTY, Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 p.m., Lois K. Murphy Regional Center, Mount Olive College, Barbara Lancaster,Chair. Goal: $87,500
NASH COUNTY, Thursday, October 29, 7:00 p.m., Whitley Center, FWB Children's Home, Middlesex, John R. Manning, Chair. Goal: $6,625
JOHNSTON-WAKE COUNTIES, Monday, November 2, 7:00 p.m., Everett Chapel FWB Church, Spiritual Life Building, Howard F. Scott, Chair. Goal: $62,875
DUPLIN COUNTY, Saturday, November 7, 6:00 p.m., Lois K. Murphy Regional Center, Mount Olive College, Mount Olive, Tommy Benson, Chair. Goal: $ 21,575
WASHINGTON, MARTIN, TYRRELL, AND PASQUOTANK COUNTIES, Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 p.m., Rose of Sharon FWB Church, Bear Grass, Lloyd W. Jones, Jr., Chair. Goal: $17,175
CRAVEN COUNTY, Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m., Juniper Chapel FWB Church near Vanceboro, Susan Broggi, Chair. Goal: $24,775
CARTERET COUNTY, Saturday, November 14, 6:00 p.m., West Cartetet High School, Morehead City, Ricky Benson and Edgar Pake, Co-Chairs. Goal: $12,225
PITT COUNTY, Monday, November 16, 7:00 p.m., Elm Grove FWB Church near Ayden, Jean M. Averette, Chair. Goal: $49,100
WILSON COUNTY, Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m., Daniels Chapel FWB Church near Wilson, Johnny Sullivan, Chair. Goal: $63,200
SAMPSON, HARNETT, AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES, Thursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m., Robert’s Grove FWB Church near Dunn, Ricky Warren, Chair. Goal: $52,975
TOTAL DINNER GOAL: $543,575