Welcome to Mount Olive Lutheran Church
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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Parish News
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.”
January 18 – January 24, 2026
Sunday, January 18th – Epiphany 2
Bible Reading: Matthew 25
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Handbells 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, January 19th
Bible Reading: Matthew 26
Young Adults Swing Dance (off-site): 7:00 PM
Tuesday, January 20th
Bible Reading: Matthew 27
Women’s Book Club: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, January 21st
Bible Reading: Matthew 28
Midweek Bible Study: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, January 22nd
Bible Reading: I Samuel 1
Friday, January 23rd
Bible Reading: I Samuel 2
Saturday, January 24th
Bible Reading: I Samuel 3
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
January 25 – January 31, 2026
Sunday, January 25th – Epiphany 3
Bible Reading: I Samuel 4
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Handbells 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, January 26th
Bible Reading: I Samuel 5
Tuesday, January 27th
Bible Reading: I Samuel 6
Wednesday, January 28th
Bible Reading: I Samuel 7
Midweek Bible Study: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, January 29th
Bible Reading: I Samuel 8
Friday, January 30th
Bible Reading: I Samuel 9
Saturday, January 31st
Bible Reading: I Samuel 10
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Midweek Bible Study – Wednesdays through February 11, 2026
Time: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
Midweek classes will be held each week through February 11. We will be studying the Book of Philippians. Everyone is invited to join in as we focus on studying God’s Word and share in faith and fellowship together.
Young Adults Swing Dance – Monday, January 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
There’s a swing dance social with beginner lessons on Monday, January 19, in Columbia at Heyward Street UMC (2501 Heyward Street), hosted by Palmetto Swing Dance Association, with lessons from 7:00-8:00 PM and dancing afterward, plus free entry for first-timers that month. If you are interested please contact Joe Harper.
Women’s Book Club – Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
We meet this week in the fellowship hall. The book we’re reading is God’s Provision in a Wilderness World by Lindsay Hausch. You do not have to read the book to join us. All ladies are welcome to join! Please contact Renee Harper for more information.
Sharing God’s Love Yard Sale – Saturday, April 18, 2026
With winter still here, now is the perfect opportunity to declutter and clean out your closets! We accept items such as: vintage items, books, craft supplies, DVDs (kids), dishes, electronics, frames, board games, home decor, household items, glassware, jewelry, wall hangings, purses, puzzles, sports equipment, toys (new and used). All proceeds from the yard sale will go directly to Sharing God’s Love, a non-profit cooperative ministry. Our organization assists local families in our community who are facing emergencies related to basic living needs. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions, so come rain or shine it is scheduled for April 18, 2026. Donation drop-offs are accepted Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 147 Friarsgate Blvd., Irmo.