June 21, 2026
Flowers on the altar for Sunday, June 21, are given to God’s glory by Rev. Ted & Diane Gullixson in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary.
People We Are Praying For (We included prayers for these individuals in our recent church services): Jeanette Koberg, Ann Thompson, Pastor Glenn Smith, Marsha Natvig, Katie Tweit, Lorena Merseth, Gretchen Olson, Kathy Koth, Asher Graham, Scott Trautman, Pastor Sam Johnson, Gary Burmeister, and all our loved ones who have been sick and facing ongoing health challenges.
VBS Planning Meeting: Sunday, June 21, at 11:30am, in the Social Hall. Mount Olive's VBS Art Camp is June 29, 30, and July 1. If you are interested in helping, please join us for the meeting and sign up at the following volunteer link: https://form.jotform.com/bizwizm/mount_olive_vbs_volunteer_form.
The 2026 ELS Convention is June 21-24. The agenda for the conference is posted on the BLC bulletin board in the narthex.
Lutheran Youth Honor Choir ’26 Updates: All are cordially invited to hear the closing concert of the Lutheran Youth Honor Choir on Wednesday, June 24, at 5:30pm in Trinity Chapel at Bethany Lutheran College. The Honor Choir also plans to sing for the Synod Sunday service on June 21 at 4pm, the Communion Service on Tuesday, June 23, at 5pm; and for the convention delegates following lunch break on June 24.
The Eighth Annual Apologetics and Worldview Conference is June 24-25 at Bethany Lutheran College. This year’s theme is “Artificial Intelligence,” with presentations by Rev. Jonathan Conner, Rev. Dr. Adam Brasich, and Dr. Brandon Steenbock. The conference is free, but please register at 2026 Conference - Apologetics Center.
Camp Indianhead Bus - High School Week: If your family would like to take advantage of bussing up to Camp Indianhead for High School Week, please register for bussing on our camp website: campindianhead.com/registration. The bus will cost $30/person and will depart from Mount Olive on Sunday afternoon, July 5. Please register by Thursday, June 25. More details will be shared after registration. Reach out to Lance Johnson: lgustavj77@gmail.com if you have questions.
The regular annual meeting of the voters will occur at 11:30am on Sunday, June 28, in the church sanctuary. Voters will be asked to approve the bylaw revisions. Copies are available on the table in the narthex. -- David Kogler, Secretary
Lutheran Youth Association Convention: July 23-26, at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. High-school aged youth (completed 8th grade) are encouraged to attend. The theme is “In the Beginning” and includes trips to the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. Registration is $425. Go to els.org/lya/ for more information and to register. Bus transportation is being coordinated by Mr. John Spivey (520-600-8764) at King of Grace Lutheran Church in Golden Valley. To sign up, use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNrGLNIGfRVKlu4JHgrkk7lFgx30IT28I-L72yayJzZ0LSTw/viewform?usp=dialog.
Vacation Bible School Donations Needed:
1. Boxes of cake mixes, cans of frosting, and candles are being collected for a service project for our upcoming VBS. Please place your donations in the box on the narthex table.
2. Cutie oranges, bananas, goldfish crackers, butter corn puffs, animal crackers, and 5 oz. cups are needed for snacks for ~130 children. A sign-up sheet is on the narthex table.
Mount Olive Social Hall Chair Drive: Donations are being taken for the purchase of new chairs for our Social Hall. Sponsor a chair for $25. Drop off your donations in the church office, or please list “chairs” on your offering envelope or on the check memo line. So far, ~$1700 has been received. Thank you!
The Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents its annual Summer Noontime Organ Recitals at 12:10pm on Tuesdays in Mankato. In June, the series begins at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 222 Pfau Street, with performances by Tom Andrews (6/23) and David Mertesdorf (6/30). Each recital is free. Visit www.agosiouxtrails.org for more information.
New 2 You Update: New 2 You will be closed on Saturday, July 4, so no volunteers are needed for that day. The next opportunity to volunteer will be Saturday, August 1; a sign-up sheet will be available on the narthex table in the next few weeks. Volunteers are needed for Thursdays and Fridays, especially during the summer months.
Save the Date: Mount Olive is participating in the North Mankato Fun Days parade on Saturday, July 11. Youth participating in the parade with the Mount Olive float will receive FREE ride tickets. Set-up is at 9:30am at St. Paul’s parking lot. Wear your Mount Olive or Cornerstone gear. Water is provided.
Parents of Preschoolers: Jesus’ Lambs at Peace Preschool invites you to enroll your child for the 2026-27 school year. Their Back-To-School Picnic is Tuesday, August 25, from 6-8 pm. Fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, and Wednesday, September 9. Please call or text Joselyn Moldstad at 507-594-8929 for a tour of the preschool.
Cornerstone Lutheran School clothing has arrived. Please pick up your items from the church office.
Attention Thrivent Members: Mount Olive uses Thrivent Action Team gift cards to help fund evangelism outreach and other events. If you have cards available, please notify the church office. Assistance with the application process is available if needed.
Save your pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Donations can be brought to the church office.
Chemo hats are needed at our local Andreas Cancer Center. Please drop your creations off at the church office.
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LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE/LORD’S SUPPER
Sunday: 8:15am, 223; 10am, 162; Post-Service Communion, 14; Monday: 30/25
Live Online Viewing: Sunday: 18
WE THANK THOSE SERVING OUR LORD THIS WEEK
Greeters: Paul & Mary Jane Tweit,
Tim & Sue Madson
Offering Counters: John Schauer, Jim Gullixson
Altar Guild: Brenda Garbers, Elyse Haugen
WEEKLY FINANCIAL UPDATE
Given Last Week (excluding Year of Jubilee): $13,679.63
Year of Jubilee Debt Reduction Given Last Week: $1,453.04
Year of Jubilee Debt Reduction Total (7/1/2025 to 6/18/2026): $134,386.90
Fiscal YTD Actual Expenses vs. Budget Surplus (Deficit) as of 5/31/2026: ($24,608.57)
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
To give your offering online, go to mtolivelutheran.org and click on the “Online Giving” tab.
Mount Olive Lutheran Church Mission Statement
The mission of Mount Olive Lutheran Church is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ through God’s Word, so that souls are called into and kept in the Christian faith unto eternal life.