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.”
March 8 – March 14, 2026
Sunday, March 8th – Lent 3
Bible Reading: II Samuel 15
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 9th
Bible Reading: II Samuel 16
Tuesday, March 10th
Bible Reading: II Samuel 17
Church Council: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 11th
Bible Reading: II Samuel 18
Midweek Lent 3 Service: 12:00 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 12th
Bible Reading: II Samuel 19
Circuit Meeting (off-site): 10:00 AM
Seniors’ Meeting: 1:30 PM
Friday, March 13th
Bible Reading: II Samuel 20
Preschool Board: 12:00 PM
Saturday, March 14th
Bible Reading: II Samuel 21
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
March 15 – March 21, 2026
Sunday, March 15th – Lent 4
Bible Reading: II Samuel 22
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
Young Adult Potluck: 12:00 PM
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 16th
Bible Reading: II Samuel 23
Tuesday, March 17th
Bible Reading: II Samuel 24
Women’s Book Club: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, March 18th
Bible Reading: I Peter 1
Midweek Lent 4 Service: 12:00 or 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 19th
Bible Reading: I Peter 2
Friday, March 20th
Bible Reading: I Peter 3
Saturday, March 21st
Bible Reading: I Peter 4
Men’s Prayer Breakfast: 8:00 AM
Young Adults (off-site): 10:00 AM
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Senior Retirees’ Group – Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
We meet in the fellowship hall from 1:30 to 2:30 PM for light refreshments, a devotion, and to spend time enjoying each other’s company. All seniors are invited to join us!
Young Adult Potluck – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Time: After late service
There will be a young adults activity planning potluck luncheon in the fellowship hall following the late service. Please bring a dish, dessert, or beverage to share and some ideas of fun activities to do in the next few months.
Riverbanks Zoo – Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
$30.95 adults, $27.95 children. 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC. Kid Friendly!
Midweek Lenten Services Continue – Wednesdays through March 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 or 7:00 PM
A light lunch will be served following the noon service in the fellowship hall.
Midweek Lenten Lunches
The volunteer and helper signup board is in the Narthex. Please consider volunteering to bring a dish or organize a meal so we can continue this wonderful tradition together. We look forward to sharing fellowship and delicious food with everone during these special gatherings immediately following the worship services around 12:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Thrun or Rebecca Selle.
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.
Organ Dedication – Sunday, April 12, 2026
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.