Newsletters
August 2021
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sunday Worship services have returned to more relaxed social distancing and cleaning protocols. The ropes have been taken from the pews. The use of masks is strongly recommended for those who have not received Covid-19 vaccinations.
Saturday 5:00 PM Worship Service: Worshippers on Saturdays are required to wear face coverings for the entire service. If you are unable to wear a face covering on Saturdays, or you need to remove your mask during worship, you may watch the service in the fellowship hall where it is simulcast.
Sunday School & Bible Classes
Adult Bible Class, including High Schoolers, meets in the Fellowship Hall.
Confirmation Class meets in the Preschool “Big Room.”
Children’s Sunday School meets in their upstairs classrooms.
Middle Schoolers’ Sunday School meets outside behind the preschool area.
All other activities remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
August 2021 Lectionary Readings
The Scripture readings for Sundays in August 2021, Church Year B
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule through the pandemic.
June-July 2021
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols. The use of masks is strongly recommended to protect those who may be at higher risk for infection. Additional seating for all worship services is located in the fellowship hall where worship services are streamed. Tables are socially distanced.
Saturday 5:00 PM Worship Service: Worshippers on Saturdays will be required to wear face coverings for the entire service. If you are unable to wear a face covering on Saturdays, or you need to remove your mask during worship, you may watch the service in the fellowship hall where it is simulcast.
Adult Bible Class, including High Schoolers, has resumed in the Fellowship Hall (social distancing).
Confirmation Class has resumed in the Preschool “Big Room” so there will be space for social distancing.
Children’s Sunday School has moved to their upstairs classrooms.
Middle Schoolers’ Sunday School continues outside behind the preschool area.
All other activities remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
June & July 2021 Lectionaries
The Scripture readings for Sundays in May 2021, Church Year B
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule through the pandemic.
May 2021
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols. The use of masks is strongly recommended to protect those who may be at higher risk for infection. Additional seating for all worship services is located in the fellowship hall where worship services are streamed. Tables are socially distanced.
Saturday 5:00 PM Worship Service: Worshippers on Saturdays will be required to wear face coverings for the entire service. If you are unable to wear a face covering on Saturdays, or you need to remove your mask during worship, you may watch the service in the fellowship hall where it is simulcast.
Adult Bible Class, including High Schoolers, has resumed in the Fellowship Hall (social distancing).
Confirmation Class has resumed in the Preschool “Big Room” so there will be space for social distancing.
Children’s Sunday School has moved to their upstairs classrooms.
Middle Schoolers’ Sunday School continues outside behind the preschool area.
All other activities remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
May 2021 Lectionary Scriptures
The Scripture readings for Sundays in May 2021, Church Year B
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule through the pandemic.
May 2021 Read the Bible in Three Years
April 2021
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols. The use of masks is strongly recommended to protect those who may be at higher risk for infection. Additional seating for all worship services is located in the fellowship hall where worship services are streamed. Tables are socially distanced.
Saturday 5:00 PM Worship Service: Worshippers on Saturdays will be required to wear face coverings for the entire service. If you are unable to wear a face covering on Saturdays, or you need to remove your mask during worship, you may watch the service in the fellowship hall where it is simulcast.
Adult Bible Class, including High Schoolers, has resumed in the Fellowship Hall (social distancing).
Confirmation Class has resumed in the Preschool “Big Room” so there will be space for social distancing.
Children’s Sunday School has resumed outside on the playground, weather permitting.
Middle Schoolers’ Sunday School has resumed outside behind the preschool area.
All other activities remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
April 2021 Lectionary Readings
The Scripture readings for Sundays in April 2021, Church Year B
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule through the pandemic.
April 2021 Read the Bible in Three Years
March 2021
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols. The use of masks is strongly recommended to protect those who may be at higher risk for infection. Additional seating for all worship services is located in the fellowship hall where worship services are streamed. Tables are socially distanced.
NEW: As of March 6, 2021, Saturday 5:00 PM Worship Service: Worshippers on Saturdays will be required to wear face coverings for the entire service. If you are unable to wear a face covering on Saturdays, or you need to remove your mask during worship, you may watch the service in the fellowship hall where it is simulcast. (As of February 28th, the 3:00 PM Sunday Worship Services will not be held.)
Adult Bible Class has resumed in the Fellowship Hall (social distancing).
Confirmation Class has resumed in the Preschool “Big Room” so there will be space for social distancing.
All other activities and Sunday School remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
The March 2021 Lectionary
The Scripture readings for Sundays in March 2021, Church Year B
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule through the pandemic.
February 2021
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols. The use of masks is strongly recommended to protect those who may be at higher risk for infection. Additional seating for all worship services is located in the fellowship hall where worship services are streamed. Tables are socially distanced.
NEW: On the last Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM, there will be an additional worship service where the wearing of facemasks is required. Please join us on December 27th and January 31st for our 3:00 PM worship.
Adult Bible Class has resumed in the Fellowship Hall (social distancing).
Confirmation Class has resumed in the Preschool “Big Room” so there will be space for social distancing.
All other activities and Sunday School remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
The February 2020 Lectionary
The Scripture readings for Sundays in February 2021, Church Year B
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule through the pandemic.
Read the Bible in 3 Years – February 2021
December 2020 – January 2021
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols. The use of masks is strongly recommended to protect those who may be at higher risk for infection. Additional seating for all worship services is located in the fellowship hall where worship services are streamed. Tables are socially distanced.
NEW: On the last Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM, there will be an additional worship service where the wearing of facemasks is required. Please join us on December 27th and January 31st for our 3:00 PM worship.
Adult Bible Class has resumed in the Fellowship Hall (social distancing).
Confirmation Class has resumed in the Preschool “Big Room” so there will be space for social distancing.
All other activities and Sunday School remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
December 2020 – January 2021 Olive Leaves
December 2020 & January 2021 Lectionaries
The Scripture readings for Sundays in November 2020, Church Year A – November 29, 2020, Church Year B
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule through the pandemic.
Read Bible in Three Years: December 2020 – January 2021
November 2020
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols. The use of masks is strongly recommended to protect those who may be at higher risk for infection. Additional seating for all worship services is located in the fellowship hall where worship services are streamed. Tables are socially distanced.
NEW: On the last Sunday of each month, beginning October 25th at 3:00 PM, there will be an additional worship service where the wearing of facemasks is required. Please join us.
Adult Bible Class has resumed in the Fellowship Hall (social distancing).
Confirmation Class has resumed in the Preschool “Big Room” so there will be space for social distancing.
All other activities and Sunday School remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
The November 2020 Lectionary
The Scripture readings for Sundays in November 2020, Church Year A – November 29, 2020, Church Year B
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule through the pandemic.
October 2020
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols. The use of masks is strongly recommended to protect those who may be at higher risk for infection. Additional seating for all worship services is located in the fellowship hall where worship services are streamed. Tables are socially distanced.
Adult Bible Class has resumed in the Fellowship Hall (social distancing).
Confirmation Class will resume on October 4th in the Preschool “Big Room” so there will be space for social distancing.
All other activities and Sunday School remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
The October 2020 Lectionary
The Scripture readings for Sundays in October 2020, Church Year A
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule through the pandemic.
September 2020
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols. The use of masks is strongly recommended to protect those who may be at higher risk for infection.
Adult Bible Class has resumed in the Fellowship Hall (social distancing).
Confirmation Class will resume on October 4th in the Preschool “Big Room” so there will be space for social distancing.
All other activities and Sunday School remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
The September Lectionary
The Scripture readings for Sundays in September 2020, Church Year A
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule through the pandemic.
August 2020
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols. The use of masks is strongly recommended to protect those who may be at higher risk for infection.
Activities and Sunday School remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons. Email the church secretary at lcms.mtolivesc.org to receive an e-worship folder.
August 2020 Lectionary
The Scripture readings for Sundays in August 2020, Church Year A
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule for the summer months.
June-July 2020
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
As of May 23rd-24th, worship services have resumed with social distancing and advanced cleaning protocols.
Activities and Sunday School remain canceled at this time.
If you are feeling sick or are in a high risk group, please continue to worship at home. You may view or listen to Pr. Walt’s sermons on the Sermon Page, mtolivesc.org/sermons.
The Scriptures for Sundays in June & July 2020
The Season after Pentecost
Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule for the summer months.
May 2020
May 2020 Calendar – IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT– As of March 20th, all worship services and activities have been canceled due to state and federal recommendations concerning the Covid-19 pandemic. You may listen to Pr. Harper’s sermons on the Sermon Page.
The May 2020 Lectionary (Note: There is no Worship & Serving Schedule for May because of virtual services.)
April 2020
April 2020 Calendar– IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT– As of March 20th, all worship services and activities have been canceled due to state and federal recommendations concerning the Covid-19 pandemic. You may listen to Pr. Harper’s sermons on the Sermon Page.
March 2020
February 2020
December 2019 – January 2020
November 2019
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
June-July 2019
May 2019
April 2019
