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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Christmas Toy Drive 2021 (Gifts from Friends of Jesus)

Again, this year, our Sunday School is participating in a toy drive for area children.  If you are able, please purchase a new ($15 value or more) toy or game and bring to the Mount Olive by Sunday morning, December 12th at 9 a.mPlease wrap these gifts and put the label below on the present.  Please NO CLOTHING…only toys or games…also no Harry Potter, Ouija board, or Magic 8 ball. 
 
These presents will be given to families in our area who are living with hardships, as well as families in the city of Milwaukee.  The families receiving these gifts will be told that they are given out of love from Friends of Jesus, so that the Lord will receive all the credit at Christmas.  This program is unique in that each present will be personally marked with the child’s first and last name.  Also, each family that receives these gifts at Christmas will receive a Christmas tract, so that all can hear the GOOD NEWS about Jesus the Christ coming into the world and living among us.  May God bless each of you in this joyous season.  Attach a name tag and then place it on top of each present.
Bring to Mount Olive by this Sunday morning, December 12th, at 9 a.m.
 
2021 ALTAR & SHUT-IN POINSETTIA PLANTS
 
You are invited to help decorate our sanctuary for Christmas this year with poinsettia plants to adorn the area around the altar along with the large Christmas tree as the resting place for our Christ monograms, Chrismons and hundreds of lights to help us celebrate our Lord’s birthday.  Plants are $21 each.  Orders due to the church office by Monday, December 13th.  
 
Pop Up Christmas Story & Worship:  

On December 19th
, we will come together with the congregation at the 10 a.m. worship for our Faith Explorer:   Pop Up Christmas story and Worship.  

All ages can participate in our Pop Up Christmas pageant.  Faith Explorers: Sunday School will not meet on December 26th OR January 2nd
 
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule:  We are looking for volunteers to serve at the Christmas Eve services.  If you are interested, please let the church office know which position you would like to volunteer for and what your service preference is (1:30, 3:30, 5:30, or 7:30 p.m.).  

 
ELCA Good Gifts:  The ELCA Good Gifts Tree is ready for 2021 giving! Looking for that special gift for someone who has everything? Why not consider an ELCA Good Gift! Gifts of all shapes and sizes can make a difference in our world.  Stop by the display in the Narthex today! For further information, please contact Cindy Dobberke @ cindy.dobberke@mountolive-elca.net
 

Mount Olive Council:  Do you believe that you would be complimentary to the Council?  Are you interested in providing leadership to our church?  We would welcome questions regarding the work of the Council.  If you would like more information, please either contact a Council member or Pastor Scot.  Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.  

Does this resonate with you?
Will you be a blessing in someone else's life?  Will you invite the stranger in?  If the words in Matthew Chapter 25 resonate with you...for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, Matthew 25:35...  Please join the Refugee Resettlement Team (RRT)!!  Use your time and talents to serve those who need shelter and help.  Find out more by contacting either Karen Sperstad: tkspers2@yahoo.com or 262.470.5519 or Pr. Scot: pastorscot@mountolive-elca.net; or the church office @ (262) 363-8251
 
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. 
The livestreamed recordings will also be available for your viewing 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

WORSHIP MINISTRY OPPORTUNTIES ABOUND AT MOUNT OLIVE!
Might you be interested in helping to lead worship as an AV operator, assisting minister, reader, usher, altar guild, or in other roles?
Please contact Pastor Scot, Cindy Dobberke or Debbie Wagner in the Mount Olive office for more information.  Training provided!
 
 
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 will  resume again on January 5th.  They 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 meets on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., with the study of The Messiah.  Hope to see you there.  Contact Laura Conry with any questions. 
 
   Upcoming Meetings/Events
 
  • Wednesday, December 8th
    • Weekly Text Study 9am
    • Ladies Book Club @ Brew 52 2pm
    • Eagles Wing Board Meeting* 6pm
  • Thursday, December 9th – MCC Food Pantry* 9:30am
  • Friday, December 10th
    • Knotty Knitters 10am
    • Lectio Divina via Zoom 11am
  • Sunday, December 12th --
    • Worship & HC 8am
    • Adult Bible Study 9am
    • SS Gathering Time 9:45am
    • Worship & HC 10am
  • Monday, December 13th
    • Centering Prayer 11am
    • Church Council 6:30pm
  • Tuesday, December 14th
    • Gather Small Group Bible Study 9:30am
    • DMAB Lunch @ Fork in the Road 11:30am
    • AoB 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, December 15th – Weekly Text Study 9am
  • Thursday, December 16th
    • Grief Support Group 12:30pm
    • Choir Rehearsal 5:30pm
    • Praise Team Rehearsal 6:45pm
  • Friday, December 17th
    • Knotty Knitters 10am
    • Lectio Divina via Zoom 11am
  • Sunday, December 19th --
    • Worship & HC 8am
    • Adult Bible Study 9am
    • SS Gathering Time 9:45am
    • Worship & HC 10am/SS Pop Up Christmas Story
 
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