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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, October 3rd
 
…during the 10 a.m. Outdoor Worship Service. 
 
The world, the animals, and pets, are all treasures with which our creator God has blessed us. We celebrate these gifts to us on the first Sunday in October, closest to the Feast of St. Francis.  Bring your animals to worship. Animal blessings will be included in our order of service.  Photos of your beloved animals are appropriate as well!
 
Matching fund to support Afghan Refugees
As Wisconsin begins to welcome newly arriving Afghan individuals and families finding protection in the U.S., Lutheran Social Services-WI is a leader in resettlement efforts. LSS-WI is requesting financial support to assist the Afghans in finding suitable and healthy environments in which to live. In conjunction with the Mount Olive Ammparo and Service Teams, the Benevolence team is accessing ACTS benevolence funds to match up to $1,500 of donations from the congregation for LSS-WI Refugee fund. We have a great start on that effort as $340 was raised at the Acoustix concert on September 2nd.  We invite your generous support throughout the month of September.
 
Lutheran Social Services is assisting with the placement of Afghan Refugee through its Refugee program.  We will be collecting toiletry items to be donated to this program for the next several weeks.  Please bring the following items to the church and place them in the designated bin. 
  • Bath Towels
  • Toilet Paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap (for tub or shower)
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Razors
  • Hair Brushes
  • Shower Pail (Cady)
 
October/November Soles for Jesus Shoe Collection -- We will soon be collecting gently used shoes for Soles for Jesus.  These shoes will be sent to Africa to benefit the underserved.  Any type of shoe will be accepted.  If not appropriate for Africa, Soles for Jesus will find other uses for them.  Place the shoes in the Soles for Jesus Box at the church.

 
Salsa Thru the Bible
Salsa Through the Bible opportunities:  All third-grade families and other are invited to explore their Bible and their faith with our Salsa Through the Bible opportunity.
 
Sunday, October 10th
9-9:45 a.m. OR 10:45-11:30 a.m. -- Please inform the Mount Olive office of your intent to participate; this will help us have enough supplies for everyone.
 
Virtual recording is also available for your use as a family.  Bibles will be distributed during either worship service on Sunday, October 17th.
 
 Worship/Contact Info
 
New fall worship service times will be 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., with 9:45 a.m. Gathering Time. 
Our services will be livestreamed on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, and found on our webpage with a Facebook link.  As of September 19th, our 9 a.m. Zoom worship will be suspended.  The livestreamed recordings will also be available for your viewing 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

 
Pr. Scot is ALWAYS available for you.  Please never hesitate to contact him.  He’d love to hear from you!
Email:  pastorscot@mountolive-elca.net -- Cell/text:  262.370.6984
 
Bible Study -- Wednesdays @ 9–10 a.m. (will also be livestreamed via Zoom)  If you wish to join us via Zoom, please contact the church office for the login info.  
 
 
Wednesday Night & Sunday Morning Bible Study
  • The Wednesday night Bible study class resumed on September 8th.  This fall we will be doing an 11-week study of the New Testament book “The Letter to the Hebrews.”  We meet for one hour at 6:30 p.m.  New members are always welcome.  If interested, or for more information, contact Dwight Cruikshank.
  • The Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study has resumed on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., with the study of 1st Peter.  Hope to see you there.  Contact Laura Conry with any questions. 
 
Mount Olive Blood Drive
Join Mount Olive’s Health & Wellness and Service Teams and the BloodCenter of Wisconsin for a blood drive! 
 
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th 
Fellowship Hall -- 3-7 p.m.
 
Almost anyone can donate blood.  Basic requirements for donating include being at least 17 years old, weighing at least 110 lbs., and in generally good health.  It takes about an hour to donate, and with one donation, you can save up to three lives.  Walk-ins are also welcome.  BloodCenter of Wisconsin is the only provider of blood to 55 Wisconsin hospitals in 28 counties.  
 
Upcoming Meetings/Events
 
  • Wednesday, September 29th
    • Weekly Text Study 9am
    • Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm
  • Thursday, September 30th – MCC Food Pantry* 9:30am
  • Friday, October 1st
    • Knotty Knitters 10am
    • Lectio Divina Via Zoom 11am
  • Sunday, October 3rd
    • Worship & HC 8am
    • Adult Bible Study 9am
    • SS Gathering Time 9:45am
    • Outdoor Worship & HC/Blessing of the Animals 10am
  • Monday, October 4th
    • Lectio Divina 11am
    • Service Team 6pm
  • Tuesday, October 5th – Lectio Divina 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, October 6th – Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm
  • Thursday, October 7th – Grief Support Group 6:30pm
  • Friday, October 8th
    • Knotty Knitters 10am
    • Lectio Divina Via Zoom 11am
  • Sunday, October 10th
    • Worship & HC 8am
    • Adult Bible Study 9am
    • Salsa Thru the Bible 9am
    • SS Gathering Time 9:45am
    • Salsa Thru the Bible 10:45am
    • Worship & HC 10am
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