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.”
May 17 – May 23, 2026
Sunday, May 17th – Ascension of Our Lord
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 3
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday, May 18th
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 4
Tuesday, May 19th
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 5
4-Year-Old Graduation: 10:30 AM
Women’s Book Club: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20th
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 6
Last Day of School Preschool Picnic: 11:45 AM
Midweek Bible Study: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 21st
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 7
Friday, May 22nd
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 8
Saturday, May 23rd
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 9
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
May 24 – May 30, 2026
Sunday, May 24th – Pentecost
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 10
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Voters’ Assembly: 11:45 AM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday, May 25th
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 11
Memorial Day – Office Closed
Tuesday, May 26th
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 12
Wednesday, May 27th
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 13
Midweek Bible Study: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 28th
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 14
Friday, May 29th
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 15
Saturday, May 30th
Bible Reading: I Corinthians 16
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Women’s Book Club – Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
The book we’re using 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.
End of School Pool Party – Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the end of the school year with a fun pool party for our church families! We’ll have hot dogs with all the fixings (chili, slaw, and more), along with drinks – just come and enjoy the time together. If you’d like to bring chips, a side dish, or a dessert to share, it is welcome. All are welcome – we’d love to see you there! See the directory entry for Eric and Megan Weed for the address.
Rite of Confirmation – Sunday, June 7, 2026
Reception: Starting at 9:15 AM
Confirmation: During the 10:30 AM service
At Mt. Olive, we have a cherished tradition of presenting each catechumen with a peronalized Lutheran Service Book. Every hymnal is engraved with the catechumen’s name, making it a keepsake. In addition, members of the congregation are invited to write a personal message inside the hymnal, offering their congratulations and blessings. The hymnal will be officially presented to our only catechumen, Aiden Coutant, on Sunday, June 7, during a reception that follows the early service staring at around 9:15 AM. The Rite of Confirmation will take place at the 10:30 AM service. All members are encouraged to stop by the Fellowship Hall during the next couple of weeks, either before or after worship services, to write a personal note of congratulations for Aiden. Your heartfelt messages will make this special occasion even more memorable!
Blood Drive – Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mt. Olive is hosting a blood drive. To schedule your donation time, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: OliveLutheran (if you need help scheduling your appointment, contact Mary Keller in the church office). The blood bank reserve is currently at a critically low level. If you are able to donate, your participation is urgently needed. Please consider signing up to give blood today!
Midweek Bible Study – April 29 through June 3, 2026
Time: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
The topic for our next series of classes will be “How the Old Testament Points to Jesus.” Everyone is invited to join in as we focus on studying God’s Word and share in faith and fellowship together. Pastor Walt is leading this class.
Vacation Bible School – Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Join us at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church for an action-packed week of Vacation Bible School as we enter the Armor of God Boot Camp – a training ground for young soldiers in Christ. Kids will train like soldiers by gearing up in hands-on, exciting ways through games, crafts, music, and interactive lessons. For children ages 2-11 (MOLC members, pre-school, friends, and family). Register at vbsmate.com. Volunteers please see the sign-up sheet in the narthex.