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This Sunday, May 23rd, is Pentecost Sunday which is traditionally the celebration of the giving of the Spirit to the disciples and birth of Christ’s church on earth. On that day we celebrate how the Spirit empowered all the disciples to go into the world and witness to God’s saving action in Christ for them and the world. We, the church, are the results of that miracle. But Pentecost Sunday is more than just remembering a beginning. It is also affirming that in the Spirit, we are the ones who are now carrying on the mission and ministry of Christ’s church.
Sometimes the burden of the mission of the church wears us out, drags us down or simply overwhelms us to inaction. It is in these times we remind ourselves that the Spirit is also Life. She is the power behind our daily resurrection that renews our hope and our strength. As Paul writes: “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!”
May the Spirit surprise you today with the fire of new Life and the power that only hope can give.
Peace,
Pr. Scot
Exuberant Spirit of God,
bursting with the brightness of flame
into the coldness of our lives
to warm us with a passion for justice and beauty,
we praise you.
Exuberant Spirit of God,
sweeping us out of the dusty corners of our apathy
to breathe vitality into our struggles for change,
we praise you.
Exuberant Spirit of God,
speaking words that leap over barriers of mistrust
to convey messages of truth and new understanding,
we praise you.
Exuberant Spirit of God,
flame
wind
speech,
burn, breathe, speak in us;
fill your world with justice and with joy.
~Jan Berry, England, 1990
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Worship Schedule…
- In-Person Worship Times: 7:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
- Online Worship: 9 a.m. (login info below)
To make sure we can continue to have in-person worship so that everyone will be safe, here are the essentials you need to know:
- Masks are required while in the building and during worship.
- On entering the building everyone is asked to sanitize their hands.
- To maintain social distancing, max capacity set for the sanctuary is 50. There is additional seating for 15 in the narthex. Ushers will help with seating as needed.
- After worship we ask that everyone immediately exit the building to help maintain social distancing and to allow time for sanitizing.
Some things that are different, for now:
- The worship service will be about 30 minutes.
- Communion will be in the pews.
- There will be no congregational singing.
Now we need volunteers for the following ministry tasks: Ushers, A/V Operators, Sanitizers, and Altar Guild.
If you would like to serve in one of these ways, please contact:
- Ushers: Bruce Gunderson (baggunderson@gmail.com)
-Sanitizers: Tim Sperstad (tkspers2@yahoo.com)
-Altar Guild: Eva Schindhelm (dcs.ers@hotmail.com)
-AV Operators: church office (mto@mountolive-elca.net). Thank you!
Worship/Contact Info
In-Person Worship & HC @ 7:45 & 10:15 a.m.
Online Worship @ 9 a.m.
Login to Sunday Morning eWorship -- 9 a.m.
3 ways to participate in Worship Live
Streaming on Facebook, YouTube or via Zoom
To join Zoom go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/381324477
Or by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 381 324 477
Remember Sunday eWorship is also available any time on Facebook or YouTube
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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
ZOOM (video conferencing) for one-on-one meetings only: https://zoom.us/j/9456940896
Kids’ Time Every Sunday
Kids’ Time will remain following online worship at 9 a.m. Please join us!
Let us know if anyone in your family has had a birthday in the past week that we can help celebrate.
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.
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Mount Olive Blood Drive
Join Mount Olive’s Health & Wellness and Service Teams and the BloodCenter of Wisconsin for a blood drive!
THURSDAY, JUNE 3rd
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. Pat Vandehey
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Altar Guild – Help Wanted
Altar Guild is in need of volunteers, and it's never been easier to be part of this ministry - no pottery to wash, no linens to launder, set-up at your convenience! If interested, contact Eva Schindhelm or the church office (363-8251 or mto@mountolive-elca.net). Thank you!
“What Are the Grads Doing?”
We will be blessing our graduating students this June as they move into the next phase of their life. If you have a family member of any age graduating at any time from the fall of 2020 through the spring of 2021 from high school, technical school, college, or grad school, please inform the church office regarding their plans for the future. This includes those headed away or remaining in the Mukwonago area. Please help us celebrate our grads in a meaningful way! And if you have any questions, please contact the church office at 363-8251 or mto@mountolive-elca.net.
Grief Support
Grief can and does enter our lives in a huge variety of ways. You are invited to attend either one of these groups for very informal discussions in a safe place and supportive environment. Please feel free to call if you would like further information, login Zoom info, or have any questions: Betty Hinkelman..
- Thursday Group: The meeting is on the first and third Thursdays of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. Attendance is at Mount Olive in the Fellowship Hall or on ZOOM, whichever you are comfortable with. May’s dates are Thursday, May 20th.
- Monday Group: This group meets monthly in person at Mount Olive in the Fellowship Hall on the last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. May’s date is Monday, May 24th.
Other Opportunities
Are you looking for a space to open to the wonder of God through the Scriptures and prayer? Please consider these two offerings led by Betty Hinkelman. No prior experience necessary, contact Betty for details and Zoom log-in information. If you have interest, but these require alternative times, contact Betty as well.
- Centering Prayer -- will meet on May 24th at 11 a.m., in person and via Zoom.
Care Needs As the pandemic continues and there is much uncertainty in our lives and communities, please know that Mount Olive is a resource for you to draw on. Please contact Pastor Scot, Debbie in the Mount Olive office or Cindy Dobberke if you find yourself in need.
Invitation to Prayer
I never intended that this much time would go by before offering an additional opportunity to learn more about prayer. Today, I invite you again to “Come and See” as we pray together with Sacred Scripture. Beginning on Wednesday, May 19th, for six weeks we will practice together the prayer practice of Lectio Divina. The format for this will be to experience this ancient prayer practice. Join me while we listen to God speak as we savor Sacred Text in this unique way. Praying through Scripture enables us to cultivate, through Lectio, the capacity to listen deeply for God in the whole of life. I look forward to praying together.
Beginning Wednesday, May 19, 2021
From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Ending June 30, 2021
If you are interested, contact Betty Hinkelman.. If you would like to join in the prayer but the time slot is not working for you, let me know as well.
Upcoming Meetings/Events
- Wednesday, May 19th –
- Weekly Text Study 9am
- Invitation to Prayer 6:30pm
- Thursday, May 20th – Grief Support Group 6:30pm
- Friday, May 21st – Knotty Knitters 10am
- Sunday, May 23rd – Day of Pentecost --
- Worship & HC 7:45am
- Online Worship 9am
- Worship & HC 10:15am
- Monday May 24th –
- Centering Prayer 11am
- Grief Support Group 6:30pm
- Wednesday, May 26th –
- Weekly Text Study 9am
- Invitation to Prayer 6:30pm
- Friday, May 28th – Knotty Knitters 10am
- Sunday, May 30th --
- Worship & HC 7:45am
- Online Worship 9am
- Worship & HC 10:15am
- Monday, May 31st – Memorial Day – Office Closed
Offering/Donation Options
- Mailing your offering to the office: Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 211 Main Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149
- Donating via our webpage: Make a one-time or recurring donation. Any recurring donation will require you to register if you don’t already have a Simply Giving account. Contact Debbie in the office if you need any help with the webpage…262-363-8251.
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