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:
Still teaching the unchangeable
Word of 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.”
August 30 – September 5, 2026
Sunday, August 30th – Proper 17
Bible Reading: Numbers 11
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Installation of Officers/Board Members
Potluck Lunch: Following late service
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, August 31st
Bible Reading: Numbers 12
Tuesday, September 1st
Bible Reading: Numbers 13
Board of Elders: 7:00 PM
Preschool Parent Meetings: 5:30-8:00 PM
Wednesday, September 2nd
Bible Reading: Numbers 14
Preschool Drop-In Meet the Teacher
Thursday, September 3rd
Bible Reading: Numbers 15
Preschool 3 & 4-Year-Olds: 9:00-11:00 AM
Friday, September 4th
Bible Reading: Numbers 16
Preschool 2-Year-Olds: 9:00-11:00 AM
Saturday, September 5th
Bible Reading: Numbers 17
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
September 6 – September 12, 2026
Sunday, September 6th – Proper 18
Bible Reading: Numbers 18
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Sunday School & Confirmation Classes Begin
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday, September 7th
Bible Reading: Numbers 19
Office Closed: Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8th
Bible Reading: Numbers 20
Preschool Regular Schedule Begins
Church Council: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9th
Bible Reading: Numbers 21
Midweek Bible Study: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 10th
Bible Reading: Numbers 22
Seniors’ Meeting: 1:30 PM
Friday, September 11th
Bible Reading: Numbers 23
Saturday, September 12th
Bible Reading: Numbers 24
Pastor’s Circuit Convocation: 9:00 AM
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Midweek Bible Study Begins – Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
We hold a bible study each week on Wednesdays starting September 9 and running through November 18. Pastor Walt will lead us in a study on the Book of Isaiah. Come grow in God’s Word, deepen your faith, and enjoy fellowship with others as we study together.
Rally Day – Late September
We will not hold Rally Day on the first Sunday as done in the past. Instead, the congregation will have an opportunity to celebate Rally Day together later in the month of September. We will announce and publish the details soon! – Education Board
Stigma-Free Concert – Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
NAMI Mid-Carolina, Classical Healing Keys, and Mental Health America of South Carolina will host a free Stigma-Free Concert on September 8 at 6:00 PM at the USC School of Music Recital Hall. The event will feature live classical music and personal stories from individuals affected by mental health challenges, encouraging open conversation and reducing stigma. Performers include Mary Lee Taylor Kinosian, Jacqueline Hendricks, our own organist Catherine Black, and Joseph Eller. Visit classicalhealingkeys.com for more information.
Lighthouse for Light “Fund the Fight” – Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:45 PM
Location: Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at “Fund the Fight” as we open the doors to what hope truly looks like in action. Listen to inspiring survivor stories focusing on healing, restoration, and fighting human trafficking. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, bid on unique items from local artisans, and take a moment to write an encouraging note to survivors and drop it off in our mailbox. There will be a powerful program featuring a live drama, stories of impact, and a look at how we are actively addressing the issue of human trafficking. The night will be a time of connection and community with reminders that hope is real, present, and personal. You must register at Lighthouse for Life Events. Registration is free. If you would like more information or would like to attend, check the information posted on the church bulletin board or the table betweeen the offices.