Welcome to Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Join Us for Our “Journey to Bethlehem”Friday, December 5, 2025 – 6:00-8:00 PMClick Here to Register Your Child |
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES & ADULT BIBLE CLASS – 9:15 AM: Details at the bottom of the page.
You can listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page and watch our sermon videos on YouTube. To access the Children’s Messages on YouTube, click on “Playlists.”
We warmly invite you to worship with us and join our walk with God.
Are you looking for a church home? Our heartfelt desire is to embrace all people in the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35)
The Mt. Olive congregation is made up of people who live throughout the greater Columbia area and the Midlands. Folks travel from as far as Lexington, Newberry, Elgin, and Orangeburg to worship each Sunday.
Visit us for worship this Saturday or Sunday and experience a service that focuses on worshiping the Triune God with the traditional liturgy of the Church, inspirational hymns, and Holy Communion.
Our mission is to grow in faith and love
by spreading the Word
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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THIS WEEK AT MT. OLIVE
You can listen to our sermons on the Sermon Page. And watch our sermon videos on YouTube. To access the Children’s Messages on YouTube, click on “Playlists.”
November 9 – November 15, 2025
Sunday, November 9th – Proper 27
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 25-26
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Handbell Practice: 4:00 PM
Choir Practice: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday, November 10th
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 27-28
Tuesday, November 11th
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 29-30
Church Council: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 12th
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 31-32
Midweek Bible Study: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 13th
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 33-34
Circuit Meeting: 10:00 AM
Seniors’ Meeting: 1:30 PM
Friday, November 14th
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 35-36
Preschool Board: 12:00 PM
Saturday, November 15th
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 37-38
Journey to Bethlehem Work Day: 1:00 PM
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
November 16 – November 22, 2025
Sunday, November 16th – Proper 28
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 39-40
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Young Adults’ Luncheon: 12:00 PM
Handbell Practice: 4:00 PM
Choir Practice: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday, November 17th
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 41-42
Tuesday, November 18th
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 43-44
Women’s Book Club: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 19th
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 45-46
Midweek Bible Study: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 20th
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 47-48
Friday, November 21st
Bible Reading: Galatians 1
Saturday, November 22nd
Bible Reading: Galatians 2
Men’s Prayer Breakfast: 8:00 AM
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Senior Retirees’ Meeting – Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM
We meet in the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments, a devotion, and to spend time enjoying each other’s company. Robert Fong will lead this month’s devotion. All seniors are invited to join us!
Journey to Bethlehem Work Day – Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
We invite you to participate in a rewarding work day at the church as we prepare for the upcoming Journey to Bethlehem event. This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer your time to help ensure the success of this special occasion. All volunteers are welcome to join us. As the saying goes, “Many hands make light work.”
Young Adults Luncheon – Sunday, November 16, 2025
Time: After late service
There will be a luncheon for young adults, married or single, 18-40 years old, in the fellowship hall. Main dish and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side or dessert to share. We will start planning out our calendar of events for 2026 during lunch. Contact Renee Harper with any questions.
Sharing God’s Love Thanksgiving Collection – Final Delivery on Monday, November 17, 2025
We are collecting pantry items and gift cards to support Sharing God’s Love. With the increasing need in our community due to the government shutdown and SNAP defunding, every item and gift card makes a difference for so many families in desperate need! If you are purchasing a gift card, please insert the card in an envelope marked Thanksgiving Turkey and place it in the collection plate. We will be delivering the pantry items and gift cards periodically during the month with the final delivery on Monday, November 17. The needs list is on the table by the offices and attached to the grocery bags in the shopping cart by the offices.
Volunteers Needed for Journey to Bethlehem – Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Interact with others who journeyed to Bethlehem at God’s calling. Eight stations (with crafts and souvenirs) will tell their story. The journey ends in the Bethlehem marketplace with local foods where everything heard will be woven into the story of our personal journey to Bethlehem, that is, our journey through life with Christ Jesus. BE A PART OF THIS AMBITIOUS EFFORT! We need many hands to make this a success. The Volunteer Sign Up Sheet is in the narthex. Register your child’s participation at vbsmate.com.
Armed Services Veterans Band – Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
The Armed Services Veterans Band, representing over 500 years of military service to our country, provides veterans and those who serve veterans with a purpose beyond their military service – performing in a band that connects them to the community, and fosters support for veteran causes. Mark your calendars to attend as we ring in the Christmas Season with joyous music!
Decorating for Christmas – Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: Following the late service
We’re looking for volunteers with joyful hearts and helping hands to decorate Mt. Olive’s Sanctuary as we prepare to celebrate the coming of our Lord’s birth. Whether it is setting up the Christmas trees, hanging ribbons, wreaths, and ornaments, we’d love to have you be a part of the festivities! There might even be opportunities to climb ladders and lift heavy objects too. Help us create a warm, welcoming Sanctuary as we anticipate the wondrous Christmas season. Food, beverages, and Christmas music will be provided for volunteers! Please contact Liz Rozinki with questions or complete the sign-up sheet to volunteer.