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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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.”
December 7 – December 13, 2025
Sunday, December 7th – Advent 2
Bible Reading: Romans 7
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Decorating the Church: 12:00 PM
Youth Cookie Exchange: 12:00 PM
Handbell Practice: 4:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday, December 8th
Bible Reading: Romans 8
Tuesday, December 9th
Bible Reading: Romans 9
Christmas Basket Preparation: 5:30 PM
Wednesday, December 10th
Bible Reading: Romans 10
Midweek Advent Services: 12:00 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 11th
Bible Reading: Romans 11
Seniors’ Meeting: 11:00 AM
Friday, December 12th
Bible Reading: Romans 12
Fireflies Holiday Lights: 6:00-9:00 PM
Saturday, December 13th
Bible Reading: Romans 13
Christmas Basket Delivery
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
December 14 – December 20, 2025
Sunday, December 14th – Advent 3
Bible Reading: Romans 14
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Christmas Caroling: 2:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday, December 15th
Bible Reading: Romans 15
Tuesday, December 16th
Bible Reading: Romans 16
Wednesday, December 17th
Bible Reading: Philippians 1
Midweek Advent Services: 12:00 or 7:00 PM
Preschool Christmas Program: 11:15 AM or 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 18th
Bible Reading: Philippians 2
Friday, December 19th
Bible Reading: Philippians 3
Saturday, December 20th
Bible Reading: Philippians 4
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Midweek Advent Lunches – December 3, 10, 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM (following services)
The volunteer and helper signup board is in the narthex. Please consider volunteering to bring a dish or organize a meal so we can continue this wonderful tradition together. We look forward to sharing fellowship and delicious food with everyone during these special Advent gatherings immediately following the worship services around 12:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you have questions, please contact Kelly Thrun or Rebecca Selle.
Fireflies Holiday Lights – Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Segra Park
The Fireflies have a walk-thru Holiday Lights display at Segra Park. This year we are encouraging Mt. Olive folks interested to go and enjoy the display. You can purchase tickets at firefliesholidaylights.com. Hope to see you there!
Purchase Chancel Poinsettias – Deadline Sunday, December 14, 2025
Adorn our chancel this Christmas with a beautiful poinsettia in thansgiving, honor, or in memory of a loved one. Poinsettia plants are $18.00 each. Make your check payable to Lexington Florist and place it in the envelope attached to the sign-up chart on the bulletin board by the church office. Orders must be paid in advance. The deadline to purchase your plant is December 14. There are 20 plants available for purchase.
Let’s Go Caroling! – Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
We will meet at the church at the above date and time to send off to various locations. The sign-up sheet is on the podium in the narthex. Let’s Deck the Halls with singing!
Christmas Giving Tree – Deadline Sunday, December 14, 2025
Our Christmas Giving Tree is in the narthex. We are partnering with Sister Care, Lutheran Child & Family Services, Lighthouse for Life, Sharing God’s Love, and Gifts for Grands. The specific requests are listed on the Sponsor Board and in the Sponsor Packet, that includes additional details for your purchasing ease. When you remove a tag, please record the number of the tag you remove on the Sponsor Board, and take a packet. When returning your gift, please use Christmas bags and be sure to attach the Christmas tag to your gift. Please consider sponsoring a person or family in need as we continue this meaningful tradition. Your participation not only brings joy to those in need but also strengthens the bonds within our church community. Together we can make an impact by sharing our love of Jesus!