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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.”

March 29 – April 4, 2026

Sunday, March 29th – Palm Sunday
Bible Reading: Genesis 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, March 30th
Bible Reading: Genesis 5

Tuesday, March 31st
Bible Reading: Genesis 6

Wednesday, April 1st
Bible Reading: Genesis 7
Easter Breakfast Set-Up: 12:00 PM

Thursday, April 2nd
Bible Reading: Genesis 8
Maundy Thursday: 7:00 PM

Friday, April 3rd
Bible Reading: Genesis 9
Good Friday: 12:00 or 7:00 PM

Saturday, April 4th
Bible Reading: Genesis 10
Holy Saturday Service: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.

April 5 – April 11, 2026

Sunday, April 5th – Easter Sunday
Bible Reading: Genesis 11
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Continental Breakfast: 9:00 AM
Easter Egg Hunt: 9:30 AM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Monday, April 6th
Bible Reading: Genesis 12
Office Closed

Tuesday, April 7th
Bible Reading: Genesis 13
Women’s Book Club: 7:00 PM
Board of Elders: 7:00 PM

Wednesday, April 8th
Bible Reading: Genesis 14

Thursday, April 9th
Bible Reading: Genesis 15
Seniors’ Meeting: 1:30 PM

Friday, April 10th
Bible Reading: Genesis 16
Fireflies Game: 7:05 PM

Saturday, April 11th
Bible Reading: Genesis 17
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Easter Sunday Breakfast – Sunday, April 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Please join us on Easter Sunday beginning at 9:00 AM for a heavy continental breakfast to include breakfast casseroles, pastries, breads, muffins, and baked goods! We are asking the congregation to bring their favorite breakfast casseroles (pre-cooked but we can warm up in oven), and/or breads, muffins, and other baked goods. Church Council and the Fellowship Board will be providing pastries and fresh fruit as well as coffee, tea, orange juice, and water. To help cut down on clean-up, if you’re preparing a casserole, please take a foil baking dish home with you. They are under the sign-up board in the narthex. We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate this joyous morning together! If you have questions, please contact Kelly Thrun or Rebecca Selle.

Easter Egg Hunt – Sunday, April 5, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
All children ages 4th grade and under are welcome! We will gather in the lower-level large Preschool room downstairs for a short Easter Story and begin the Easter egg hunt around 9:30 AM. Parents, please have your child bring an Easter Basket to collect the eggs and goodies! Please join us in celebrating Easter!

Fireflies Baseball – Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Come join us for fun, fellowship, hotdogs, and baseball on opening week. Seats are $11.00, which will include a Fireflies hat. Game starts at 7:05 PM, with clear bag police and pay parking in the parking garage. Please contact Stacy Kolb for more information.

Birthright Baby Shower – Through Sunday, April 12, 2026
The Social Ministry Board is sponsoring a baby shower to support Birthright of Columbia. The agency is collaborating with USC Nursing Students who opted to volunteer at the center as a part of their required first semester curriculum. The students organize and prepare this massive baby shower. Large furniture items are not accepted. We will collect items through Sunday, April 12. Birthright Baby Shower Needs List.

Organ Dedication – Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
With the installation of the organ completed in December, the Worship Committee is joyfully preparing for a dedication service on Sunday, April 12, in the afternoon. This special concert will highlight Mt. Olive’s remarkable instrument with music offered by guest organist Oyeniran Oyedeji of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Danbury, CT. We hope you will make plans to join us. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the program. More details will be shared as the date approaches.

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.

Fight Against Cancer Relay for Life – Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: Lexington High School
Mt. Olive Luthern Church will have a team, The Marching Saints, participate as we join in the Fight Against Cancer Relay for Life Event. Cancer touches nearly every family and, as you know, the effects are felt far beyond physical illness. By coming together at events like this, we show support not only for those battling cancer but also for survivors and caregivers who inspire us with their resilience and strength. Our team leaders, Tina Dixon and Mary Keller, have participated in several leadership meetings, and are excited to have you join Relay for Life and walk with us and, if you wish, contribute to support the Marching Saints team in this worthy cause. See the Relay for Life Flyer for more information to sign up to participate or contribute. More details will be published in the coming weeks.