Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Serving our Congregation

The Prayer Chain is a group of members who commit to praying for the needs of members and friends of the congregation. The prayer chain is on line, with prayer requests and updates send out on e-mail. Kathie Branes is the coordinator of the prayer chain.

Prayer Shawl ministry is a gift to those who are sick. Prayer Shawls are knit in prayer and given to those in the midst of health crisis or personal need as a symbol of God’s comfort and care.

Spiritual Companions are trained members of the congregation who walk along side members of the congregation during times of need, such as illness, surgery, life changes or challenges.

• Service Opportunties

News

• February - April Volunteer Schedule:
  Mount Olive Volunteer Schedule

  “After Bible More Life" History”:
  
  Did you know that when Augustine was young he stole pears from a pear tree with his friends and threw them to the pigs? Did you know that Francis of Assisi stripped naked on the church steps to renounce all of his possessions? Did you know that the Muslims let all the Christians flee from Jerusalem so they wouldn't be killed by the Crusaders? There are so many crazy facts and stories in our Christian history! Join us as we Skip Through Church History; 2000 years in 20 sessions from October- April.

  Monday Book Group
  
  — January 9 Start the new year by joining the thriving Monday Book Group. There are two opportunities to participate: either at 1 pm in the front conference room or 6:30 pm in the church library. The book is Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Hope to see you there.

  Ripe Olives January 13 at 9:30 am
  
  Meet at the Gold Cross for a tour of their ambulances and facility. Sign up in the gathering area.

  Fellowship Tables
  
  What are they? Fellowship tables are groups of seven or eight adults who meet three times during the program year to share a meal in homes for food, fun and fellowship. Couples and singles are invited to share in the fun. The dates for this year are the Saturdays of November 19, 2011, January 14, 2012 and March 17, 2012. But, the great thing is that each group can adjust the date and time of their dinner to accommodate the group schedules. Sign up at the Rally Sunday Ministry Fair on September 11th.

  Worship Training
  
  If you are an usher, lector, assisting minister, or communion assistant, you were invited to a training this fall. Some of you could not attend, so we are offering the class again. We would like 100% of our worship volunteers to attend this training. Here are the dates to choose from:
  Tuesday, January 10
  7 pm Ushers and Communion Assistants
  8 pm Lectors and Assisting Ministers
  Saturday, January 14
  10 am Ushers and Communion Assistants
  11 am Lectors and Assisting Ministers

  Cancer Support Conversation
  
  (CSC meets on January 24 at 6:30 pm. The group will touch on parts of chapter 3 in Fear Not: Learning from your Cancer by Judy Gattis Smith. If you would like to connect with this group and follow along in the book we are work-ing on, please contact Jody Myers - Small Group Ministries Coordinator, jody@molive.org or 288-1580 x 209.

  If you are in the process of cancer treatment or in recovery from cancer we encourage you to be a part of the healing conversations. If you have a new cancer diagnosis or you are in need of support please contact Pastor Laura 288-1580 x 206 or Pastor Siri 288-1580 x 205.

  Mount Olive Volleyball is Underway
  
  Rochester churches compete in a volleyball league. Games are at Zumbro Lutheran Church from October through February. Want to join in? Contact Duane Luinstra at 282-2543

  Faith Seeking Understanding Book Group
  
  February 7 at 6:30 pm. You are invited to read some-thing that stretches your heart and thinking. FSU takes a break in January and resumes on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30pm. Challenge yourself to some great reading and thought provoking discussions.

  Women’s Lenten Prayer Luncheon
  
  February 26 at 11:45 am Mark your calendars for Sun-day, February 26 at 11:45 am for a Women’s Lenten Prayer Luncheon. We will gather to share a meal and enter into the season of Lent together. You will also be provided the opportunity to connect with someone, in prayer, during the season of Lent. Watch for the sign-up coming February 5th in the gathering area. Con-sider attending this wonderful opportunity to get together!