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.”
October 18 – October 24, 2026
Sunday, October 18th – Proper 24
Bible Reading: Malachi 2
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
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, October 19th
Bible Reading: Malachi 3
Tuesday, October 20th
Bible Reading: Malachi 4
Women’s Book Club: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 21st
Bible Reading: Isaiah 1-2
Midweek Bible Study: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 22nd
Bible Reading: Isaiah 3-4
Friday, October 23rd
Bible Reading: Isaiah 5-6
Saturday, October 24th
Bible Reading: Isaiah 7-8
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
October 25 – October 31, 2026
Sunday, October 25th – Reformation
Bible Reading: Isaiah 9-10
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
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, October 26th
Bible Reading: Isaiah 11-12
Tuesday, October 27th
Bible Reading: Isaiah 13-14
Preschool Board: 6:30 PM
Wednesday, October 28th
Bible Reading: Isaiah 15-16
Midweek Bible Study: 1:30 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 29th
Bible Reading: Isaiah 17-18
Preschool Parent Chapel: 9:15 AM
Friday, October 30th
Bible Reading: Isaiah 19-20
Saturday, October 31st – All Saints Day
Bible Reading: Isaiah 21-22
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Women’s Book Club – Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
We will meet in the 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.
Church Staff Appreciation – Sunday, October 18 – Sunday, October 25, 2026
Mt. Olive has many people that the Holy Spirit uses in so many different ways. One group that we do not always think about is our wonderful church staff that the Holy Spirit uses daily. In addition to Pastor Walt Harper, we are blessed with Mary Keller, Secretary; Catherine Black, Organist; Renee Harper, Choir Director; Eric Weed, Groundskeeper; and Jamie Burns, Preschool Director. So please join the Board of Social Ministry to show your appreciation of the Mt. Olive Staff on Sunday, October 18 through Sunday, October 25. If you’d like to write a special note of thanks, there is a card collection box with note cards available on the table between the offices. The box contents will be collected and distributed at the end of the month. Church workers serve all of us in the Body of Christ with faithfulness and dedicate themselves day in and day out to serve their church and community. Please join your brothers and sisters in Christ around LCMS in letting our ministry staff know how much you appreciate them. – Social Ministry Board
Birthright of Columbia Baby Shower – Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Birthright of Columbia collaborates with the USC Nursing Students who choose to volunteer at the center as part of their required first semester curriculum. The students organize, prepare, and host this massive baby shower benefitting expectant moms who need support. To assist with the ministry at Birthright, we will be collecting baby items beginning next weekend, October 24 through November 1. You may view the complete needs list here. What an incredible opportunity to help pregnant moms and their babies!
Honoring Our Veterans
Next month we will take time to recognize and honor the veterans in our congregation. As we prepare for this special recognition, we want to be sure that every veteran in our church family is included. If you are new to Mount Olive and have served in the military, please email the church office at lcms@mtolivesc.org and let us know your name and branch of service. We are grateful for the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Member Website Portal
We’re pleased to introduce our new Member Portal on the church website! Subscribers can easily access the Member Directory, Training Guide (for service volunteers), and Constitution & Bylaws all in one place. We’d love to hear your suggestions and feedback. If there’s something you’d like to see added, please contact Audrey Harper or Aresa Boykin.
Midweek Bible Study
Please note that class will not be held on November 4.