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 and Pr. Colin’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.”
December 1 – December 7, 2024
Sunday, December 1st – Advent 1
Bible Reading: Daniel 1
Worship Service and Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Class & Sunday School for All Ages: 9:15 AM
Confirmation Class: 9:15 AM
Decorating the Church: 12:00 PM
New Member Class: 1:30 PM
Bell Choir Practice: 4:00-5:00 PM
Adult Choir Practice: 5:00-6:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday, December 2nd
Bible Reading: Daniel 2
Tuesday, December 3rd
Bible Reading: Daniel 3
Board of Education: 6:00 PM
Women’s Book Club: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 4th
Bible Reading: Daniel 4
Midweek Advent 1 Service: 12:00 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 5th
Bible Reading: Daniel 5
Friday, December 6th
Bible Reading: Daniel 6
Saturday, December 7th
Bible Reading: Daniel 7
Parents Morning Out: 9:30-11:30 AM
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
December 8 – December 14, 2024
Sunday, December 8th – Advent 2
Bible Reading: Daniel 8
Worship Service and Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Adult Bible Class & Sunday School for All Ages: 9:15 AM
New Member Class: 1:30 PM
Bell Choir Practice: 4:00-5:00 PM
Adult Choir Practice: 5:00-6:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday, December 9th
Bible Reading: Daniel 9
Tuesday, December 10th
Bible Reading: Daniel 10
Wednesday, December 11th
Bible Reading: Daniel 11
Midweek Advent 2 Service: 12:00 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 12th
Bible Reading: Daniel 12
Seniors’ Meeting: 11:00 AM
Friday, December 13th
Bible Reading: I Timothy 1
Saturday, December 14th
Bible Reading: I Timothy 2
Christmas Basket Prep/Delivery: 9:00 AM
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Women’s Book Club – Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Neva Meyerhoff’s House
The ladies will meet on December 3 at 6:00 PM for Christmas treats at Neva Meyerhoff’s house. We will meet again in January at the church on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Christmas Wish Tree – Now through Sunday, December 15, 2024
The Christmas Wish Tree will be in the Narthex from Sunday, November 24 through Sunday, December 15. The specific requests of each person are listed on the Sponsor Board and there will be a handout with more details for your purchasing ease. If you have any questions, please contact the church office. Such a special opportunity for us to share our love of Jesus with others!
Christmas Baskets – Now through Friday, December 13, 2024
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. All non-perishable donations can be left on the kitchen counter. Thank you for helping to brighten the holidays of those experiencing special circumstances!
Advent Lunches – December 4, 11, and 18, 2024
The Preschool Staff has graciously offered to provide the meal for December 4! There will be a poster in the Narthex the week after Thanksgiving if you would like to sign up to provide the food for one of the other two lunches. You can also contact Jill Brabham to sign up.
Parents Morning Out – Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
The Board of Education is hosting a “Parents Morning Out” on December 7th. This will be a fun time for parents to do any last-minute shopping, run errands, or take some time for themselves while their children decorate Christmas crafts, play games, and participate in other activities. This event is open to all Mt. Olive and Preschool children, and to their extended families and friends, too. Please consider offering your time and talents to this event. What a great way to kick off your Christmas season! To register or volunteer, please visit vbsmate.com/events or use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
Let’s Go Caroling! – Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
We will meet at the church at 2:00 pm to send off to various locations. The sign-up sheet is on the podium in the Narthex. Let’s Deck the Halls with singing!
Sharing God’s Love Christmas Meals – Final Delivery Monday, December 16, 2024
The Christmas Neeeds List is attached to the grocery bags for ease of shopping. If you are purchasing a gift card, please insert the card in an envelope with the notation Christmas Meal, and place it in the collection plate. We will be delivering the food weekly with the final delivery on December 16. The cart is in the hallway by the church offices.
December is Here!
If you would like to join the choir temporarily and sing during December and especially at the 7:00 PM Christmas Eve service, please contact Renee Harper and let her know! The choir is just starting to learn the December music so it’s a perfect time. Also, any instrumentalists who would like to be added to the orchestra list, let Renee know as well.