April 7, 2024
Flowers on the altar for Sunday, April 7th are given to God’s glory by the Haugen and Olson families in memory of loved ones.
Upcoming Meeting: All are welcome to join us on Sunday, April 21, at 9:40am, in the church Social Hall for our spring congregational informational meeting. Get an update from our Boards and Committees about how things at Mt. Olive are going!
Mt. Olive’s annual church clean-up day is Saturday, April 20, from 8am-12pm. We will clean the inside (sanctuary, narthex, social hall, kitchen, etc.) and the outside grounds. In case of rain, the back-up date for the outside work will be Saturday, April 27.
Needed: Vacation Bible School Coordinator for our VBS event on July 1-3. Contact Lance Johnson at 507-720-2139 or lgustavj77@gmail.com if you are interested.
Charger Challenge Reminders: Sunday, April 7th is the deadline for submitting Charger Challenge proposals. Proposals will be voted on at the Spring PTF Large Group Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at 6:30pm. The annual fall Charger Challenge Fundraiser has been a successful way for our school to raise funds to purchase special non-budgetary items beneficial to our students and their learning. If you have an idea that you feel is worth considering, please fill out the proposal form attached to this email and return it to the office or use this link: https://tinyurl.com/y36usu9x. Late submissions will not be considered.
The Footnotes Counseling Center is hosting an open house from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, April 11, at their office on 808 N. 2nd St. in Mankato. Meet the counselors and Foundation Board members and enjoy beverages and light snacks while touring their facility and learning more about their services.
Attention High School-Aged Youth (confirmed or completed 8th grade):
1. The Lutheran Youth Honor Choir is at Bethany Lutheran College from June 15-19. Register by June 1 at els.org/honorchoir. Cost: $225.
2. The LYA National Youth Convention in Chicago from July 25-28. Register at els.org/LYA. Cost: $300 until June 1, and $350 after June 1 until July 1.
Attention MVL Choir Alumni: On Sunday, April 21, at 7pm, MVL will hold its year-end concert at MLC's Chapel of the Christ. The concert will feature the MVL A Capella Choir and Chargaliers singing our favorite tunes from this school year. Like last year, we'd love for any alumni of the choir to join us in singing "Stay With Us". If you are interested and would like more information, please reach out to Mr. Jon Hermanson at jhermanson@mvlhs.org. Music will be shared upon request.
MVL’s Spring Play, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, will be performed on Friday and Saturday, April 26 & 27 at 7pm, and Sunday, April 28 at 2pm at The State Street Theater Co. in New Ulm. Tickets are $5 (K-12) and $7 for adults and may be purchased at the door.
Plan to attend Bethany’s Spring Play, “Pride and Prejudice” directed by Prof. Peter Bloedel. Performances are April 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 7:30pm, and April 14 and 20 at 2pm. A “Pride and Prejudice”-themed tea party will be held at 12pm on Sunday, April 14. Tickets for the tea party will be available alongside the normal play tickets.
Upcoming Instrumental Music Concerts:
April 23, 7:30pm: Concert Band & Full Orchestra Spring Concert at Trinity Chapel.
April 28, 3pm: Jazz Spring Concert on the campus green (Sigurd Lee Theater if inclement weather)
April 29, 5pm: Jazz Spring Concert on the campus green (Sigurd Lee Theater if inclement weather)
May 4, 4pm and 7pm: Drumline Indoor Show at the Sigurd Lee Theater.
Check the posters on the Bethany Lutheran College bulletin board in the narthex hallway or the Community bulletin board in the social hall for more details on the concerts and the play.
Theatre Bible School: After a long hiatus, Mt. Olive is once again hosting Theatre Bible School, June 17-21, at Bethany Lutheran College. Registration is open to students entering 3rd-8th grade. There is a $40 registration fee (with family discount options) to cover costs of food, costumes, and props, as well as to help compensate directors for taking time out of their work week. Payment will be collected upon arrival at camp; registration will close on June 1. To register or find out more information about the schedule, go to https://tinyurl.com/TheatreBibleSchool.
Job Openings: BLC is taking applications for an Admissions Counselor; Assistant/Associate Professor - Communication; Director of Nursing; Head Coach - Women's Soccer; and Head Coach – Men’s & Women’s Tennis. Go to blc.edu for more details.
LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE/LORD’S SUPPER:
Maundy Thursday: 275/212; Good Friday: 225/192
Easter Sunday: 7:30am, 231; 10am, 330/230; Monday: 20/17
Live Online Viewing:
Maundy Thursday: 17; Good Friday: 18; Sunday: 7:30am, 14
WE THANK THOSE SERVING OUR LORD THIS WEEK:
Greeters:
1st Service—Steve & Lois Jaeger, Tom & Joni Bode
2nd Service—Dan & Joanne Maas, Terri Westphal
Offering Counters:
Will Holt, Lance Schwartz
Altar Guild:
Emily Christensen, Peggy Harstad
Media Center:
David Norris
WEEKLY FINANCIAL UPDATE:
Given Last Week (excluding Year of Jubilee): $14,729.50
Year of Jubilee Debt Reduction Given Last Week: $29,023.50
Year of Jubilee Match Challenge (Feb. 25-Apr. 1) Total as of 4/1: $40,345.13
Fiscal YTD Actual Expenses vs. Budget Surplus (Deficit) as of 3/31/2024: ($86,969)
Romans 8:32 Indeed, he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also graciously give us all things along with him?
Mt. Olive Worship Services on TV: Mt. Olive services are available on local cable channels 7 & 507 (Consolidated Communications) and 181 (Charter) on Wednesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 11:30am.