OFWB Community News

30/10/2025

Trinity Church’s 4th Annual Christmas Bazaar this weekend!!

30/10/2025

UMO invites alumni, students, parents, and community members to campus for its annual Homecoming and Fall Festival, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 21–22, 2025. Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company will once again serve as the presenting sponsor for the highly anticipated 2025 Homecoming Weekend, underscoring the company’s continued commitment to UMO and the broader Mount Olive community.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
The weekend tees off with the Alumni Golf Tournament at Southern Wayne Country Club. Registration and lunch begin at 11 AM, with a 12 PM shotgun start. Cost: $75 per player / $300 per team. Alumni and friends are welcome.
Friday evening, Kornegay Arena hosts the opening night of the Pickle Classic Basketball Tournament, one of the longest-running college basketball tournaments in the nation. The UMO men’s team faces Middle Georgia State University at 7 PM.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Start the day with the UMO Alumni Association Annual Meeting at 9 AM in Video Conference Room 114/115, followed by the Alumni Awards Ceremony, Memorial, and Worship Service at 10:30 AM in Rodgers Chapel.
At 12 PM, UMO women’s basketball tips off against Bluefield University in Kornegay Arena.

Meanwhile, Kemp Commons transforms into the festival hub at noon with concerts, food trucks, vendor booths, and a Kids Korner. The FREE concert music lineup includes:
• UMO Chapel Band (12:00–12:30 PM)
• UMO Music Choirs (1:00–1:30 PM)
• Carolina Sound (1:45–2:15 PM)
• Luke Shamblin & Friends Band (2:45–3:15 PM)
• The Amazing Lounge Lizards (3:45–4:45 PM)
• Eli Winders Band (5:30–6:30 PM)

From 1–6 PM, Laughinghouse Hall will host the UMO Student Art Show, Ceramics Sale, and Pottery Demonstrations, featuring student works as well as alumni artists Frank Grubbs and Mary Ann Barwick.

At 3 PM, the Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place in Southern Bank Auditorium, honoring a new class of Trojan greats.
The festivities conclude with the UMO men vs. Emory & Henry University at 7 PM in Kornegay Arena. Ticket pricing matches Friday’s schedule.

UMO President H. Edward Croom said, “Homecoming and Fall Festival is a time of reconnection and celebration. We’re grateful to Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company for returning as our presenting sponsor, and we look forward to welcoming alumni, friends, and neighbors for a weekend that showcases the heart of Trojan Nation.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION / TICKETS
Pickle Classic Tickets:
• Single Game Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door
• Full Tournament Pass: $18 in advance for the entire weekend, $25 at the door
Presale tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at umo.edu/homecoming.
• Contact Tina Loy in Athletics at [email protected] for more information..
For Homecoming & Fall Festival details:
• Visit www.umo.edu/homecoming for tickets and the full schedule.
• Contact Dwayne McKay at [email protected].

29/10/2025

29/10/2025

Mark Your Calendar for December 14 Mission Sunday

28/10/2025

Psalms for the Soul by Linda Herring

The Bible speaks to us, but the Psalms speak for us. God wants to be the greatest passion of every believer’s life. If we claim to love the Lord, our connection with Him should have priority over possessions, vocation, and even other relationships. Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give the desires of your heart.” We often miss the true meaning of this verse by assuming the verse means we can get what we want.
But in contrast, that scripture reveals the Lord’s principles for purifying our desires and issues a call for devotion to Him. We must allow our thoughts, goals, and lifestyle to be shaped by His will. Our Father wants to give us our hearts’ desires in His time. Do not let the stresses of the day steal your Psalm. Contact me at [email protected].

24/10/2025

For those interested, The 157th Annual Conference of the Middle Eastern District of OFWB will be held at Forbes Tabernacle, Wilson, on Oct 30-Nov 2.

23/10/2025

Tickets Available at

https://beyondtheblind.com/

22/10/2025

Mark Your Calendars! Reservations are required!! Contact Tiffany Creech!

21/10/2025

The P*e Dee Association met at Pine Level Church, Nakina, NC, on Saturday, October 18. It was a wonderful fellowship of pastors and members. Lunch was delicious and the worship was sweet.

MODERATOR: Rev. Dean Cartrette
CLERK: Dr. Danny D. McPherson
TREASURER: Ron Settle
ORDAINING COUNCIL: Rev. F. ‘Buddy’ Seay, Jr. (chairman)

Association Message: Rev Timmy Locklear, White Oak OFWBC
Next Association Meeting: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Minutes from the meeting will be posted on the convention website when available. www.ofwb.org