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.”
July 12 – July 18, 2026
Sunday, July 12th – Proper 10
Bible Reading: Psalm 43
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 8:00 or 10:30 AM
VBS Setup: 11:45 AM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday, July 13th
Bible Reading: Psalm 44
Vacation Bible School: 6:00-8:00 PM
Tuesday, July 14th
Bible Reading: Psalm 45
Vacation Bible School: 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, July 15th
Bible Reading: Psalm 46
Vacation Bible School: 6:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, July 16th
Bible Reading: Psalm 47
Vacation Bible School: 6:00-8:00 PM
Friday, July 17th
Bible Reading: Psalm 48
Vacation Bible School: 6:00-8:00 PM
Saturday, July 18th
Bible Reading: Psalm 49
VBS Takedown: 9:00-11:00 AM
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
July 19 – July 25, 2026
Sunday, July 19th – Proper 11
Bible Reading: Psalm 50
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, July 20th
Bible Reading: Proverbs 1
Tuesday, July 21st
Bible Reading: Proverbs 2
Wednesday, July 22nd
Bible Reading: Proverbs 3
Thursday, July 23rd
Bible Reading: Proverbs 4
Friday, July 24th
Bible Reading: Proverbs 5
Saturday, July 25th
Bible Reading: Proverbs 6
Worship Service & Holy Communion: 5:00 PM
Listen to or View Sermon online at mtolivesc.org/sermons.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Backpack and School Supply Drive – Now through Sunday, August 9, 2026
One simple way we can support families during difficult times is by helping provide school supplies for students in need. Beginning next weekend, we will host a Backpack and School Supply Drive in partnership with Sharing God’s Love, which will distribute backpacks and supplies to students throughout the Columbia area. Children and youth from Kindergarten through High School will benefit from your generosity. Because backpacks will be distributed by grade level rather than by gender, please purchase gender-neutral items in solid colors. Please avoid character-themed items such as Hello Kitty or superheroes. Donations may be placed in the collection container in the narthex beginning next week though August 9. Thank you for helping us care for students in our community. – Social Ministry Board
Beginner Music Lessons – Beginning Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: Approximately 9:00 AM
Renee will be teaching very basic beginner music to anyone 10 years old and older who would like to learn or have a refresher! We will keep it very short so participants can get to Sunday School or Bible Study by 9:20 AM. We will be using the hand chimes and hope to have a basic song to play later this summer. Please contact Renee Harper for more information.
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.
Fireflies Baseball – Friday, August 28, 2026
Come join us at the ballpark for some fun fellowship on August 28. Seats will be $11.00 and this includes a Fireflies baseball hat. For tickets please contact Stacy Kolb. Ticket purchases need to be finalized by Monday, August 24.