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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 30 – December 6, 2025

Sunday, November 30th – Advent 1
Bible Reading: Colossians 4
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Journey to Bethlehem Setup: 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, December 1st
Bible Reading: Romans 1

Tuesday, December 2nd
Bible Reading: Romans 2
Women’s Book Club: 7:00 PM

Wednesday, December 3rd
Bible Reading: Romans 3
Midweek Advent Services: 12:00 or 7:00 PM

Thursday, December 4th
Bible Reading: Romans 4

Friday, December 5th
Bible Reading: Romans 5
Journey to Bethlehem: 6:00-8:00 PM
(cleanup afterward)

Saturday, December 6th
Bible Reading: Romans 6
Armed Services Veterans’ Band: 1:00 PM
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.

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
Christmas Basket Preparation: 5:30 PM

Tuesday, December 9th
Bible Reading: Romans 9

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Volunteers Still 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.

Midweek Advent Lunches – December 3, 10, 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM (following services)
The Preschool staff has graciously offered to provide a meal for December 3! 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.

Christmas Basket Collection – Now through Monday, December 8, 2025
The Fellowship Board is accepting non-perishable individually wrapped food items for our Christmas baskets. Individually wrapped suggestions include raisins, peanut butter crackers, instant oatmeal packets, hot chocolate packets, Little Debbie cakes, fruit cups, sugar-free and regular candies (no chocolate, please). Please do not send anything that must be refrigerated. The baskets will be prepard on Tuesday, December 9. All non-perishable donations can be left on the kitchen counter. Thank you for helping to brighten the holidays of those experiencing exceptional circumstances!

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!

Baking Spirits Bright – Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: Following the late service
The Youth Group is hosting a Cookie Exchange Party after the 10:30 AM service. We ask that you bring 2 dozen or more homemade Christmas cookies to share and to swap! OR you can bring $5 to fill a box. There will be prizes for the most unique, most festive, and most likely to be on Pinterest cookie. What a perfect way to kick off the holiday season with fellowship, church decorating, and Christmas treats! We hope to see you!

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.

Christmas Giving Tree
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!

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!