May 26, 2024
Flowers on the altar for Sunday, May 26, are given to God’s glory by Seth & Bethany Ferkenstad.
Adult Bible Study: Join us for the conclusion of a 3-part study by Rev. David Thompson on “Defending Christianity: Discerning False Worldviews” on Sunday, May 26, at 11am in the Sanctuary.
Red Cross Blood Drive: Friday, May 31, from 12pm-5pm in the Mt. Olive gym. Please call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter MTOLIVEKATO to schedule an appointment. QR codes for appointment scheduling and to register for a Tetris/Red Cross t-shirt are available on the poster in the narthex.
Peace Lutheran’s Vacation Bible School is June 10-13, from 9-11:30am. This year’s theme is “The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation.” Children ages 4 to entering 6th grade can register at: peacemankato.com/vbs. Registration closes on May 31. For more information, please talk to Missy Vandermause (missy@galleriavivid.com) or Emily Wiechmann (eawiechmann@gmail.com).
The Lutheran Youth Honor Choir is at Bethany Lutheran College from June 15-19. Register by June 1 at els.org/honorchoir. Cost: $225.
The LYA National Youth Convention is in Chicago from July 25-28. Register at ELS.org/LYA. Cost: $300 until June 1 and $350 after June 1 until July 1.
For more updates and new announcements, pick up your copy of the June edition of the Olive Press from the narthex table. Mt. Olive members with email accounts: let the office know if you are not receiving the Olive Press. The Olive Press is also available on the Mt. Olive website: mtolivelutheran.org/publications.
LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE/LORD’S SUPPER:
Sunday: 8:30am, 279/232; 10:45am, 118/73; Monday: 33/20
Wednesday: 8th Gr. Graduation: 275
Live Online Viewing: Sunday (8:30am): 23
WE THANK THOSE SERVING OUR LORD THIS WEEK:
Greeters: 1st Service—Jim & Connie Gullixson, Don & Kristin Lehne
2nd Service—Dean & LuAnn Shoop, Peggy Harstad
Offering Counters: Bruce Gratz, Craig Christiansen
Altar Guild: Beth Hoffman, Sharon Madson
Media Center: Jerris and Mathias Barents
WEEKLY FINANCIAL UPDATE:
Given Last Week (excluding Year of Jubilee): $13,416.20
Year of Jubilee Debt Reduction Given Last Week: $627.00
Year of Jubilee Debt Reduction Total as of May 23: $250,971.33
Fiscal YTD Actual Expenses vs. Budget Surplus (Deficit) as of 4/30/2024: ($96,228.39)
Philippians 4:19 (EHV) And my God will fully supply your every need, according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Did you know you can give your offering online? Just go to www.mtolivelutheran.org and click on the link “donate online.”
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.