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New member welcome
During the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services on October 14, Mt. Olive's newest members will be officially welcomed into our congregation. A reception will be held in the Social Hall between services (at approximately 9:40 a.m.). New members are asked to stop in the Fireside Room sometime that morning to have their picture taken for our new member bulletin board. All members of Mt. Olive are encouraged to attend and help welcome Mt. Olive's newest members!
- Daniel and Edith Bonnet
- Patricia Lind
- Jonathan Mayer
- Michael and Annie Moldstad
Baptisms
Caleb Russell Buck, son of Lance and Emily Buck was born on August 11, 2007 and baptized at home on August 13, 2007. The affirmation of his baptism was performed on September 15, 2007 by Pastor Matthew Brooks. Caleb's sponsors are Emily Buck and Paul Barenz.
Lillian Esther Iverson, daughter of Nicholas and Shannon Iverson was born on August 8, 2007. She was brought into God’s kingdom of grace through the waters of Holy Baptism on September 17, 2007. Pastor John Petersen was the officiant at Lillian’s baptism and her sponsors are John and Stephanie Merseth.
Funerals
Howard Martin Hougan, was taken to his Savior's side on September 19, 2007. Two funeral services took place. One at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church on September 22 and the other was at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Madison, Wisconsin on September 24. Blessed be his memory among us.
Memorials
In memory of Herman Anderson, family and friends gave gifts of $625 to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and $20 to Mt. Olive Lutheran School.
Helpers
Ushers
- May
- Captain:
- First Service:
- Second Service:
- June
- Captain:
- First Service:
- Second Service:
Altar guild
- May
- Carol Leiferman
- Terri Westphal
- June
Counters
- May
- 6:
- 13:
- 20:
- 27:
The Stewards Corner
Esteemed Members of Mt. Olive,
The time for the special presentations by the Growing in Christ Committee is drawing near. The publicity has been circulating for the last two months. The members of the committee have been preparing for many weeks to carry out the work which has been given to them. That work is to help us all understand both the opportunities and challenges that lie before us. The sign-up process, designed to bring every household in the congregation to one of the sessions, has begun.
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and School together make up a sizable operation. We have a professional staff consisting of two full time pastors and a teacher for every grade in our school. In addition, a support staff helps our pastors and teachers with the many practical details of the work of church and school. Hundreds of hours of volunteer services are also provided by our members to keep our various boards and committees functioning. Our annual budget exceeds one million dollars. The list of things that keep Mt. Olive going is quite remarkable.
By the grace of God the Gospel in Word and Sacrament has been in the midst of this congregation for many decades. Hundreds of people have had their faith sustained by the preaching and teaching of the Word and the administration of the Sacraments at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and School. By the grace of God this will continue to be the case in the future for hundreds more.
What does the future hold for us? Can we continue to provide the services of church and school as we enjoy them now? Will we have to cut back? Will we be able to expand and grow in what we do together? These are challenging questions for us.
We will keep on praying together that the name of God may be hallowed among us, that his kingdom will flourish among us, and that his will may be done. We will continue to hear the Gospel proclaimed in our pulpit and our classrooms. We will continue to support that work in keeping with the means we have through our various vocations.
Please look forward to coming together with the members of your congregation to hear what the Growing in Christ Committee has to present to us.
Church Council
Church Council Update
September 10, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 7PM by Chairman Frank Selvey. Pastor Petersen led a devotion.
The Board of Deacons gave an update on the stewardship program and reported that they are working on a church survey.
The Board for Stewardship reported that the installation of Growing in Christ committee members will be September 16. Growing in Christ sign-up dates are September 23, 24, 30 and October 1. John Merseth, Jr. and Paul Tweit were commended for their work with the stewardship program.
The Board of Education reported that a police officer did a safety walk-through of our facilities. The school band situation was discussed. PTF (Parents, Teachers and Friends) Executive Committee will meet on October 12. Tuition was also talked about.
The Board of Youth and Parish Education reported that both the junior and senior youth programs were revamped.
The Trustees reported drainage issues in the parsonage. The new signage for the school and parts for the new church sign have both arrived. Bethany Lutheran College has requested a parking spot for the people mover on Sundays.
Pastor Petersen reported that Lutheran Girl Pioneers will begin tomorrow evening. MSP to grant a request for $50 for a family to send three girls to Pioneers. Between services on October 7, a representative from Jesus Cares Ministries will be here. October 14 is the next New Member Welcome. The pictorial directory should be out late in September.
New Business included a discussion on the use of our building and the search for a treasurer.
The meeting was closed with the Lord's Prayer.
The next meeting is Monday, October 8 at 7PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jonathan Marozick, Council Secretary
New Band director
Welcome to the new Mt. Olive Lutheran School Band Director, Mr. Daniel Neubauer. Mr. Neubauer is a member of Mt. Olive. He plays all instruments and has played during worship services at Mt. Olive. He will be directing the Junior and Senior Bands, as well as teaching individualized lessons at Mt. Olive.
Bake sale
The fourth grade class is sponsoring a Bake Sale between church services on Sunday, October 28. A variety of baked goods will be available. Proceeds from the Bake Sale will be put towards their overnight trip to the MN Zoo. Please help support the fourth grade trip. They're hoping to either dream with the dolphins or snore with the sharks!
Reformation Sunday
Join us in celebration of our rich Lutheran heritage at Reformation festival services on Sunday, October 28 at 8:30AM and 10:45AM with special music by the Mt. Olive Lutheran School Children's, Boys' and Girls' Choirs.
Newsletter deadline
Articles and information for the November issue of The Olive Press should be given to the church secretary no later than Thursday, November 15.