July 12, 2026
Flowers on the altar for Sunday, July 12, are given to God’s glory by Mark and Michelle Graham in honor of their wedding anniversary.
People We Are Praying For(We included prayers for these individuals in our recent church services): Jeanette Koberg, Marsha Natvig, Katie Tweit, Lorena Merseth, Gretchen Olson, Doug Tecken, Asher Graham, Scott Trautman, Gary Burmeister, Joel Petersen, Marilyn Olson, Pastors Sam Johnson, Glen Smith and David Emmons, and all our loved ones who have been sick and facing ongoing health challenges.
Gifts to the “Year of Jubilee” campaign will continue to be accepted and appreciated while the Stewardship and Budget & Finance Committees continue to develop a future campaign to benefit our church. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Treasurer, Greg Costello, or any member of the two committees listed above.
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church LYA Busing: Bus transportation is being coordinated by Mr. John Spivey 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. If you have not signed up, please do so as soon as possible. A week before LYA when we have a final number for our bus riders, a total expense per rider will be sent out. Please make all payments out to King of Grace Lutheran Church and School. If you have any questions, please let John Spivey know: (763) 546-3131.
Family Picnic: Sunday, July 19, 3pm-7pm, at Duck Lake Pavilion. Please bring a dish to share; meat, buns, water, and condiments will be provided. Bring your family’s life jackets, kayak/canoe/boat, tubes, lawn chairs, fishing gear, lawn games, etc.
Red Cross Blood Drive: Friday, July 31, from 12-5pm in the Mount Olive gym. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter MTOLIVEKATO.
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 6-8pm. 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.
The Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists continues its Summer Noontime Organ Recitals at 12:10 pm on Tuesdays in Mankato. The series begins the month at Trinity Chapel on the Bethany Lutheran College campus, 730 Luther Drive, with performances by Mark DeGarmeaux (7/14), and Nathan Nikoley (7/21). The series then moves to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 720 S. 2nd Street for performances by Elisabeth Urtel (7/28), John Baumann (8/4) and Christine Schulz (8/11). Each recital is free. Visit www.agosiouxtrails.org for more information.
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, ~$2350 has been received. Thank you!
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.
Thank you to all who donated to the Ammo Can Campaign in support of the Lutheran Military Support Group. $308.00 was raised! The thank you from LMSG is on the church bulletin board.
Support staff needed for a young adult woman with disabilities. Hours are flexible. If interested please contact Lance Johnson at 507-720-2130.
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LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE/LORD’S SUPPER
Sunday: 8:15am, 159/127; 10am,169/129; Monday: 35/19
Live Online Viewing: Sunday: 14
WE THANK THOSE SERVING OUR LORD THIS WEEK
Greeters: Mark & Michelle Graham, Silas & Mary Born
Offering Counters: Joni Bode, Beth Ulman
Altar Guild: Becky Bequette, Jody Tenold, Terri Westphal
WEEKLY FINANCIAL UPDATE:
Given Last Week (excluding Year of Jubilee): $14,148.13
Year of Jubilee Debt Reduction Given Last Week: $642.16
Year of Jubilee Debt Reduction Total (7/1/2025 to 7/1/2026): $137,313.93
Fiscal YTD Actual Expenses vs. Budget Surplus (Deficit) as of 5/31/2026: ($24,608.57)
2 Corinthians 9:7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
To give your offering online, go to mtolivelutheran.organd 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.