August Messenger 2016

A N EWSLETTER FOR M EMBERS & F RIENDS OF M OUNT O LIVET L UTHERAN C HURCH
Believing, Belonging, Becoming
FEATURES
6 News & Updates
View the latest senior pastor call committee
update, Eileen Scott retirement reception
details, and more on page 6.
7 Upcoming Programs
Check out the sidebar columns for
information about Adult, Youth, Children
& Family Ministry programs.
7 Reformation 500:
Grace Changes Everything
Learn what “all the fuss” is about on
page 7.
14 Stewardship
It is time to make your Stewardship dinner
reservation, consider your 2017 pledge
commitment, and select your choice for
how to give. See page 14 for details.
www.mtolivet.org
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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8
PHOTO: THE VIEW FROM THE CATHEDRAL OF THE PINES CAMP CHAPEL.
Summer’s End Means
New Beginnings
Yes, the calendar says August. August means getting in final
vacation days, readying for the coming school year, purchasing
supplies and new outfits. Our graduates soon will be off to
college or technical school or to a new job. Fall will bring
many changes in households. Nostalgia for what has been and
excitement for what lies ahead coexist in our hearts.
Your pastors and staff are putting energy into Rally Sunday
when our children are back in Sunday School, choirs will be
restarting, and our worship numbers will grow again. I hope
you have some anticipation for that. As the Psalmist wrote when
going up to Jerusalem to see the Temple, “I was glad when they
said to me, ‘let us go to the house of the Lord.’” His anticipation
caused him to say, “My feet are already standing within thy
gates.” Maybe you never missed a summer Sunday, but if you
have, soon your feet will take you to the sanctuaries of Mount
Olivet to find your familiar seating, and see familiar faces. Here
you will have an encounter with the Holy One, the Gracious
One. The One who gladdens hearts, the One who renews and
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WOR S H IP @ MOU N T OL I V E T
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Join Us for Worship!
MINNEAPOLIS CAMPUS
5025 KNOX AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55419
612.926.7651
WED, AUG 3
SUN, AUG 28
Prayer & Praise, Communion
MPLS 10am
SUN, AUG 7
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Nursery 9, 10am
Holy Communion 8:30am
MPLS 9, 10, 11am
Sermon: Pastor Bakken
Music: Dana Donnay, oboe
WEST 9, 10 am
Sermon: Pastor Youngdahl
Music: Teresa Elsbernd, mezzo soprano
WED, AUG 10
Prayer & Praise
WEST CAMPUS
7150 ROLLING ACRES RD
VICTORIA, MN 55386
952.767.1500
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost &
Cathedral of the Pines Camp Sunday
Nursery 9, 10am
Holy Communion 8:30am
MPLS 9, 10, 11am
Sermon: Pastor Kalland
Music: Genevieve Kalland, soprano
WEST 9, 10 am
Sermon: Pastor Hammersten
Music: Zach Spirov, tenor
WED, AUG 31
Prayer & Praise
MPLS 10am
MPLS 10am
SUN, AUG 14
The Thirteeth Sunday after Pentecost
Nursery 9, 10am
Holy Communion 8:30am
and Sunday School resume RALLY SUNDAY, Sept 11
MPLS 9, 10, 11am & 12noon
WEST 9, 10, 11am
MPLS 9, 10, 11am
Sermon: Pastor Hammersten
Music: Justin Staebell, baritone
WEST 9, 10 am
Sermon: Pastor Youngdahl
Music: Anna Shevik, soprano
Summer Coffee
WED, AUG 17
Prayer & Praise, Communion
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The Fourteeth after Pentecost
Regular Worship Hours
MPLS 10am
Following all worship services in
the Mpls lower narthex and
West narthex. Hosted by the
Board of Life & Growth.
Everyone is welcome to
join the fellowship!
Nursery 9, 10am
MPLS 9, 10, 11am
Sermon: Pastor Enoch
Music: Justin Nellis, tenor
WEST 9, 10 am
Sermon: Pastor Cornils
Music: Diane Loudon, cello
WED, AUG 24
Prayer & Praise
MPLS 10am
RADIO/ONLINE
Go to www.mtolivet.org or tune to
WDGY 740AM at 11am for the radio
broadcast of the Mpls Campus Sunday
morning worship and the Faith Alive
program with Pastor Terry Morehouse.
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strengthens his people. Anticipate it.
Membership is a privilege and
“membership has its privileges.” Yes, you get
to love, you get to give, you get to serve. You
get to be a partner with the Creator of the
Universe in shaping your life and your future.
You get to build up your church – an institution
that will be here after you are gone. You are a Kingdom Builder.
During the past few years, we have used a covenant when receiving
new members. It is a simple reminder of what the church will do for
you and what you may do for the church. We will be using that during
September worship services for all members, reminding us of the
privileges we have in our life together. We are going to have a great year.
I hope you had a great summer that included time away and
refreshment. Carol and I enjoyed time with family and we had a
wonderful week at Cathedral of the Pines! Come September, I will be
renewed, refreshed, and ready to serve. “Put me in coach, I’m ready to
play.” Hoping you are, also!
Pastor Dennis J. Johnson
Interim Senior Pastor
P.S. Please read about the upcoming year of celebrating our Lutheran
Heritage with our Reformation 500 worship and events, and about the allimportant Stewardship effort with its theme, “Grace Changes Everything.”
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Reformation 500:
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Baptisms
Benjamin Allan Beltz, son of Emily & Robert
Henry Alan Bohline, son of Sarah & Benjamin
Caroline Grace Cohen, daughter of Sandra & Andrew
Silas John Dietenbach, son of Sally & Keith
Owen George Doerr-Olsen, son of Sarah & Dennis
Sheila Lynn Enoch
Hailey Marie Gubrud, daughter of Barbara & James
Jordyn Joan Koenig, daughter of Stefanie & Tyler
Pierce Ronan Koenig, son of Jessica & Preston
Mallory Elizabeth Kutny, daughter of Laura & Evan
Michael Paul Oliver
Dahlia Jane Ramlet, daughter of Avery & Garrett
Georgia Rose Roberts, daughter of Chelsie
Vivian Ann Schaan, daughter of Anna & Lucas
Maya Evangeline Truax, daughter of David & Erin
Miles Kirby Vigen, son of Carrie & Michael
Weddings
Babs Johnson & Colin Martin, June 18
Ashley Psyhogios-Smith & Chad Kingbay, June 18
Kendall Dole & Ryan Peterson, June 25
Molly Hagen & Daniel Tousignant, July 1
Stephanie Rigdon & Matthew Czarniak, July 2
Cheryl Bolin & William Jenkins, July 9
Deaths
MOUNT OLIVET MESSENGER
Teena Anema, 1920 - 2016
Gary S. Christensen, 1937 - 2016
Louise C. Engelke, 1944 - 2016
Lorrie Holt, 1915 - 2016
Matthias Rau, 1925 - 2016
Robert C. Ulsaker, 1925 - 2016
Barbara S. Weiby, 1939 - 2016
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As you already may have heard,
in the coming year, Mount
Olivet will host a wide variety
of special events and activities
leading up to the 500th
anniversary of Luther posting his
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beginning the Protestant Reformation.
It all begins in September as we lift up the
2016-17 Stewardship theme “Grace Changes Everything.” For
more on that, see PAGE 14. Look, too, on PAGE 7 for at least a partial
answer to “Why all the fuss?” And next month, watch for the
special Reformation 500 calendar of events!
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The summer
storms remind
me of the story
of Jesus on the
Sea of Galilee
calming a storm. Jesus, tired from
a long day of teaching and healing, asks
the disciples to take him across to the
other side of the Sea of Galilee; other boats
were with him. A great windstorm arose,
and the boat was being swamped. It must
have been some kind of storm, because
these seasoned fishermen were panicking.
Meanwhile, Jesus is in the back of the
boat, asleep on a cushion.
The disciples do the smart thing and
go to Jesus, wake him up and plead with
Jesus … “don’t you care…?” (Ever had one
of those prayers?) Jesus calms the storm
with a word. There is a dead calm. He asks
them a question, “Why are you afraid?”
Do you have any storms or anxiety in
your life? It’s easy to become discouraged
amidst the storms of life. I think the story
encourages us to go to Christ, especially
during those times in our lives when the
storms are raging. And don’t feel too badly
about yourself – if the disciples who were
right next to Jesus were frightened, it’s
normal for us to be frightened, too.
As we pray, seeking discernment for
God’s will and wisdom in our lives, Jesus
is with us even if it appears that he’s asleep
in the back of the boat. The truth of God’s
love for us in Christ Jesus is clear, even if
our ability to understand is imperfect.
Oh, and at the end of the story, the
people ask the question about Jesus, “Who
then is this that even the wind and sea
obey him?” Who do you say he is?
See you in church. – PASTOR KALLAND
One of the things we always
have appreciated about Mount
Olivet is the opportunity it
gives young people to serve and
develop leadership skills. From
being a member of Cathedral
Choir to counseling for God’s
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Players!, Vacation Bible
School and Cathedral of the
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with opportunities that our
kids have to serve others.
Through these programs
they are learning and experiencing the true
joy that comes from giving of our time and our talents. This
year we are encouraging that same purposeful giving with their monies.
With the rise of “GoFundMe” and “Kickstarter” fund-raising accounts,
we know that people appreciate the opportunity to give purposefully to
areas that interest them. So this year we are establishing four “Giving
Sundays” for our high-school-age youth. The purpose is to help plant
the seeds of consistent giving and to allow them the opportunity to
incorporate meaningful financial giving into their faith journey. Just prior
to and on these Giving Sundays, at Cathedral Choir and Hi-League,
we will highlight these areas that are part of the General Fund, so they
understand more about what their gifts help support:
• Infrastructure (Things We Need) 9.25.16
Highlighting that the “things” of church cost money: robes,
music, donuts, youth staff salaries, Confirmation curriculum,
supplementing big events like the Cathedral Choir trip, Fall Camp at
COP, etc.
• Pastoral Care (Caring for Our People) 11.20.16
Highlighting the importance of being there for all our members
through things like the prayer shawl ministry, homebound
communion, and pastors praying with and guiding the highschoolers and their families during times of need.
• Mission & Service (Outside Ourselves) 1.22.17
Highlighting the importance of giving outside ourselves to programs
like Africa Jam, Guatemala, Jamaica, Redeemer, Kids’ Café, etc.
• Counseling Center (Mental Health Help) 3.19.17
Highlighting how valuable it is to have a place where members and
non-members can go to get help with mental illness issues, to get
help in times of crisis and with ongoing needs.
We are so grateful for the youth of this congregation, givers in so
many ways. We look forward to these additional giving options – these
Giving Sundays – as great reminders to them, and to us all, that all our
gifts come from God, and we are to give back with gratitude and joy.
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Youth Stewardship
Giving Sundays
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Devotions
– DR. BEVERLY CLAFLIN, DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP & MUSIC; BILLY JOHNSON,
YOUTH DIRECTOR; KATIE STEVENSON, DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP; AND PASTOR
STEPHEN CORNILS, PASTORAL ADVISER TO STEWARDSHIP
T H I N K I N G W I T H . . . PA S T O R Y O U N G D A H L
Eternal Victory
With summer coming to a close, I think
back to my high school days when I mowed
lawns with a friend. We would wake up every
morning at the crack of dawn and manicure
lawns until dark thirty at night. Each day
presented us with what seemed to be an
endless amount of grass to be mowed.
In Luke’s gospel, Jesus says that “the harvest is plentiful, but the
laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers
into his harvest.” Jesus isn’t talking about mowing lawns, though I wish
he would have sent a few more laborers to help with my cause! He is
speaking of the mission work that awaits us as we live out our faith.
Jesus says that when we enter the mission field, it will be like “lambs
in the midst of wolves.” It might be discouraging. There could be danger
or discomfort. We will meet resistance along the way. But he also says
that all things are made possible with a true laborer’s faith. Our faith is
enough to make the mission a success.
Too often we judge our successes based on wins /losses or on
revenues /expenses. The harvest is not about that. We do not need to
have a perfect record, but instead we need to faithfully accept our calling.
When we trust and have faith in Jesus, our eyes are opened to the reality
that the true victory lies with Christ in his conquest over death. This is
the Good News that we share as we work the mission field. This is the
invitation that we extend to others, that they too might find eternal
victory with our Lord. – PASTOR YOUNGDAHL
Devotional Booklet
This year’s devotional booklet shares thoughts on
the theme One God. One Faith. Our prayer is that
the readings will inspire you in your walk with
Christ. The booklet is not date specific, so it may
be used anytime of year. Booklets are available at
the Mpls & West Campus offices and info desks.
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1 Peter 2:24
By His Wounds
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Luke 18:42-43
Praising God
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Genesis 4:7
IF You Do or If You Don’t
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Romans 5:8
God’s Love
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Ephesians 1:7
The Riches of God’s Grace
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Mark 11:25
Forgive Them
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Psalm 103:12
Removed Our Transgressions
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Romans 10:9-10
Believed and Justified
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Proverbs 19:11
Overlook an Offense
10 Lamentations 3:31-32
Unfailing Love
11 Psalm 119:28
Strengthen Me
12 Habakkuk 3:17-18
Will Still Rejoice in the Lord
13 Isaiah 33:2
Gracious to Us
14 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Encourage and Strengthen You
15 Psalm 147:3
Heals the Brokenhearted
16 James 1:2-4
Pure Joy
17 1 Corinthians 13:12
Only a Reflection
18 James 1:27
How to Do It
19 Romans 1:17
Live By Faith
20 Revelation 3:21
Victorious
21 John 8:12
Light of the World
22 James 2:17
Action
23 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Weak Then Strong
24 1 Chronicles 16:10
Seek and Rejoice
25 Isaiah 6:3
Full of His Glory
26 Habakkuk 3:3-4
Filled the Earth
27 Zechariah 2:11
Sent From the LORD
28 Revelation 1:7
Every Eye Will See Him
29 Psalm 19:1
The Heavens Declare
30 Job 38:4-7
Where Were You?
31 Genesis 12:2-3
Blessed Through You
MOUNT OLIVET MESSENGER
Mount Olivet members serving in
the military are invited to send information for a bulletin board of
support located outside the pastoral care office. It is our desire to
keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers on a daily
basis. Please send the following to Amanda Herman (jaherman@q.
com): your name, branch in which you are serving, and where you
are stationed. We’d also like to have a 4x6 photo (mail to Mount
Olivet, Attn: Andrea Brown, 5025 Knox Ave S, Mpls, MN 55419).
Attn: Military Members
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If you’d like prayers for yourself, family, or
friends, make your request using first name(s) only at 612.767.2300
or at www.mtolivet.org/care/prayer-ministry.
Prayer Ministry
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Mount Olivet representatives at the 2016
Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly held May
6-7, 2016, were: Clyde & Lois Allen, Doris
Buerkle, Martha Carlson, Curt Hokanson,
Ken Jarcho, John Johnson, Paul & Mary
Knutson, Gwen Ludwig, Bob Neuman, Peter
Rodosovich, Les & Marilyn Sharpe, Pastor
Gretchen Enoch, and Pastor Dennis Johnson.
Mary Knutson shares some of her thoughts
from the Assembly.
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It was a privilege to attend the
Minneapolis Synod Assembly, with the
theme, “Can I Get a Witness?” The
opening worship focused on taking care
of God’s creation. Each congregation
processed with jars of water from their
respective watersheds and poured it
into the baptismal font. Bishop Ann
Svennungsen gave the sermon on John 4
and speakers presented on the need to tell
our stories, just as the woman at the well
told her story to others.
The Minneapolis Synod is made
up of 150 congregations in the greater
Minneapolis area and is one of 65 synods
in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of
America (ELCA). There were exhibits
and displays about what is going on in
the ELCA. It’s inspiring to know that the
ELCA is reaching out to the refugees and
is a real presence in other countries. More
information is at www.elca.org where you
can watch the video message shared at
synod assemblies across the ELCA.
The ELCA Churchwide Assembly will
be August 8-13, in New Orleans. I will
be attending as a voting member and our
congregational observer is Paul Knutson.
– MARY KNUTSON, DELEGATE TO THE 2016
MINNEAPOLIS SYNOD ASSEMBLY AND MEMBER
OF MOUNT OLIVET SINCE 1989.
MEMBERS OF THE MOUNT OLIVET SENIOR PASTOR CALL COMMITTEE (L-R): NATE
SLINDE, DEBRA PAGE, DORIS BUERKLE, DEB KIND, JOHN KAPANKE, GARY WERT.
NOT PICTURED: DAVE KROOG.
Call Committee Update
The senior pastor call committee continues to be very busy. Just like
everyone else in the congregation, the committee wishes that the process
could go faster.
Our new senior pastor needs to understand our culture, our core
values, where we’ve been, and where we want to go. We know that
God will help us find that person that “gets it,” – that can maintain
our traditions and also give us new energy and ideas for growing as a
congregation.
As we study other pastors and congregations, we are reminded again
of how unique Mount Olivet is in terms of size and complexities. The bar
has been set very high for the senior pastor at Mount Olivet. Our goal, of
course, is to maintain that very high standard. There are good candidates
out there who have the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual
capacity we are looking for. God will help us find that person.
We continue to ask for your patience and prayerful support.
Pastor Youngdahl
Moving to Texas
Pastor Eric and Lindsay Youngdahl and their family are relocating to
Houston, TX, in the coming months. Lindsay has accepted a position as
Athletic Director at a Houston high school. Pastor Youngdahl has a great
love for Mount Olivet, values his work here and will remain at Mount
Olivet through August, possibly into the fall, as he actively seeks a call in
Houston.
Pastor Youngdahl will remain until he (a) he receives a call or,
(b) Mount Olivet determines it is in the best interest of the congregation
to move forward. It is not anticipated that a call to a replacement pastor
would be offered until the new senior pastor is in place. This is a great
opportunity for Pastor Youngdahl to take all that he has learned at
Mount Olivet into a new ministry. We will have time to thank him for
his work among us during the past 10 years.
Retirement Reception
for Eileen Scott
Sun 8/21, Between Services, Mpls Campus Lounge.
Please take a moment to wish Mount Olivet
home economist / kitchen coordinator EILEEN
SCOTT a blessed retirement and thank her for her
45 years of dedication to Mount Olivet and her
important work of hospitality.
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Why All the Fuss?
MOU NT OLIVET MESSENGER
• Walk with a Pastor Upcoming walks:
PASTOR CORNILS (8/9 Mpls 5-6pm), PASTOR
MACLEAN (8/23 Mpls 5-6pm). You are
invited to
join one
of our
beloved
pastors
and other
friends
for friendly conversation, good exercise,
and a slice of serenity. MPLS route: Begin
/ end at the Youngdahl Chapel, complete
one circuit of Lake Harriet. WEST route:
Begin / end in the church sanctuary and
walk along the LRT trail (3 miles total).
We will start with devotions and end with
a time for personal prayer or reflection.
Rain or shine. No cost.
• Hi-er League BBQ (18-22yrs) Tue
8/2 6:30-8pm, Pastor Monica Hammersten’s
Home. PASTOR MONICA is throwing you a
BBQ. This is a great chance to see your
church friends before everyone leaves for
near and far and to welcome you into Hier League. Like Hi-er League on Facebook
to get updates on events through out the
year!
• Flying Solo: Midweek Worship
(Singles 40s-50s) Wed 8/3 5:30-8pm,
Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center.
Come for relaxation, time with friends
old and new, and time with God. PASTOR
ENOCH will be preaching, dinner ($10)
5:30pm-6:30pm, nature class 6:30pm7pm, worship 7:15pm. Meet us at the
Retreat Center or catch a bus ($5) leaving
the Mpls Campus at 4:30pm. Register:
www.mtolivet.org or 952.469.2175.
• Young in Heart & Friends:
Afternoon at the Movies Thu 8/11
1:30-3:30pm, Mpls Fellowship Hall. Join
us for an afternoon at the movies. Enjoy
the musical classic, “Singing in the Rain,”
complete with movie snacks. Cost: $3.
Register: 612.926.7651. Questions: Ann
LaBree 612.767.2288 annl@mtolivet.org.
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Who was this man after which the Lutheran church was named?
And why would we have a year focused on him, his teachings, and the
Reformation he began 500 years ago as of October 31, 2017?
Born into a prosperous family in Eisleben, Germany in 1483, Martin
Luther was headed for life as a lawyer until in 1505, a thunderstorm
changed everything. Caught in the violent storm, he almost was hit by
lightning. Afraid for his life, Luther vowed that if God kept him safe,
he would become a monk. True to his vow, he left the study of law and
entered an Augustinian monastery a few days later.
Though life as a monk was rigorous, Luther managed to continue his
studies, receive his doctorate, and become a professor of biblical studies.
Never would he have imagined, however, that he also would become
one of the Western world’s most significant people because of religious
and secular changes he would set in motion that affected not only the
Christian church, but art, music, education, politics, government, and
more!
What sparked these changes? Luther’s desire to hold an academic
debate over 95 “theses” or statements/questions addressing the teachings
and authority of the Catholic Church at the time. In particular, Luther
felt that (1) the church had abandoned the Bible as its primary authority
and (2) that the church’s teachings that people could “work” or buy their
way to salvation was completely unbiblical. The Bible’s message, Luther
argued, is clear: Only God’s free gift of grace can and does save us.
While the 95 Theses that Luther posted on the door of All Saints
Church (“Castle Church”) in Wittenberg was not the first time some
of them had been proposed, Luther’s drive to fight for correction came
at a time ripe for change. The result was over 130 years of reformation
movements throughout Europe during which thousands of people died
defending the right to form churches with different beliefs and teachings
– a right we hold dear yet today.
In the coming year, you’ll learn much more about the enormously
talented Luther, his teachings, his accomplishments, and also his flaws.
Why all the fuss? For many reasons, including the changes he set in
motion that reverberate in our lives yet today, his reminder that the
church must be vigilant in protecting the truth of the gospel, and most
of all, for his revolutionary insight into the true nature of God’s grace –
grace that does indeed change everything!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
• Redeeming Time: Finding Freedom
from Overload Wed 8/24 7-9pm,
Mozza Mia. Before fall’s frenetic agenda
kicks in, let’s recharge our batteries and set
up our systems. Join LIZ OTTESON, STEPHANIE
ZAHRBOCK, and guest speaker MARK
WALLACE for an evening of fellowship and
learning about how we can “find freedom
from overload.” This session focuses
on the causes of overload, busyness,
and distraction, and then provides
specific, practical tools and strategies for
overcoming these pitfalls. Cost: $10 plus
beverages off the menu.
• Fall Dinner:
Good News
From the Inner
City Tue 10/4
6:30pm, Mpls
Fellowship Hall.
Speaker: MARK-
VP
of Outreach for Urban Ventures. Urban
Ventures is breaking the cycle of poverty
through innovative programs and social
enterprises that empower families to take
control of their futures. Join us to hear all
about this neighboring organization. Cost:
$15 nonrefundable payment required
with registration. Register 9/1-9/30: www.
mtolivet.org. Ticket assistance available
Sun 9/18 between services, Mpls & West.
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• Flying Solo: Stewardship Dinner
(Singles 40s-50s) Thu 9/22 6-7:30pm,
Mpls Fellowship Hall. We will have a table
reserved for our group this night. Make
sure to RSVP and join us at the table!
• Homebound Communion Sat 10/1
11am-2pm, Mpls Fellowship Hall &
Sanctuary. Homebound Mount Olivet
members and companions are invited to
a Holy Communion service followed by
delicious food and fellowship. Invite a
friend or family member. Transportation
available upon request. Register: Ann
LaBree 612.767.2288 annl@mtolivet.org.
12th Motorheads Show and
Blessing of Motors & Drivers
Tue 8/9 6pm Show, 7:30pm Blessing of Motors
& Drivers, 8pm Awards & Free
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appreciated! EXHIBITORS: Visit www.
mtolivet.org for free no-obligation
preregistration of vehicles by 8/7. Spectator registration: None. Raffle
donations: Pastor Kalland kurtk@mtolivet.org 612.767.2269.
SAVE THE DATE:
Mount Olivet
Homes’
Auxiliary
Annual Gala
M O U N
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Annual Ga
Tue 10/18 5:30pm, Golden
Valley Country Club. This fun
evening
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family-style
dining, live entertainment, silent
auction, live auction with FRANK VASCELLARO, and
more! Attire is “dressy casual.” Registration opens in
September. Proceeds benefit Mount Olivet Home,
Mount Olivet Careview Home, Mount Olivet Day Services, and Mount
Olivet Rolling Acres.
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International
Mission Trips
Jamaica Info Meeting Mon 8/8,
Guatemala Info Meeting Wed 8/17,
7pm, Mpls Rm 482-86. See how
God is alive in the world and how
you can be part of it. Join us on
one of our upcoming international
mission trips: AFRICA JAM (Dec 31,
2016 to Jan 14, 2017), GUATEMALA
(Feb 3-13, 2017), or JAMAICA
(a family experience!, Apr 1-8, 2017). Contact: Pastor Drew Bakken
612.767.2261 drewb@mtolivet.org.
Adults
ONGOING
Joyous Light of Heavenly Glory
Midweek Summer Worship 2016
Location:
Times:
PASTOR ENOCH
A Visit to the BWCA
7500 York Bus 4:30pm, Mpls Bus 5pm
AUG 10
NATURE TALK
PASTOR SCOTT
Creating a Pollinator Paradise
West & 7500 York Bus 4:30pm, Mpls Bus 5pm
• Friends Forever English Center
Volunteers (50+) Tue 7/19, Wed 7/20, or
Thu 7/21, 9:30-11am, Our Saviors English
Learning Center. Assist with mock interviews
with students participating in ESL classes.
Training provided. Contact: Dawn Dahlberg
952.361.5593 dahlberg.da51@gmail.com.
• Blood Drive WEST 8/1 3-6pm, MPLS 8/8
2-6:30pm. Please consider this life-saving
gift. WEST Campus Appts: Julia Beauchaine
651.332.7164 julia.beauchaine@
innovativeblood.org. MPLS Campus Appts:
Debra Ahlers 651.332.7170 debra.ahlers@
innovativeblood.org. Other questions:
Andrea Brown 612.767.2209.
• Community Emergency Services:
Bonus Fridays 1900 11th Ave S, Mpls.
Help serve needy households through the
free produce and food line. Show up any
Friday at any of the times listed below.
Ask for Jacob or Melanie. Questions:
Melanie mlapointe@cesmn.org.
9am-12noon
12noon-1pm
1pm-3pm
3-3:30pm
Sort /organize food for afternoon distribution
Lunch is served for all volunteers
Greet clients and distribute food
Assist in clean-up
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7984 W 257th St, Farmington
See Below for Bus Schedule
Dinner Served 5:30pm
Nature Class 6:30pm
Worship 7:15pm
Bus Leaves Retreat Center 8pm
Cost:
$10 adults, $5 children 3-11yrs,
$5 bus (optional)
Register:
952.469.2175
Worship will feature liturgies from Evening Prayer
“Vespers” and Compline “Prayer at the Close of
the Day,” led by each of our Mount Olivet pastors.
With the support of KRAIG WINDSCHITL and special
musical guests, we will feature new hymns as well
as some familiar favorites.
• Book Group: Midday 3rd Tuesdays
11:30am-1pm, Mpls Library. Facilitator:
CHELLE URABE. Upcoming book: “The
Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin (8/16).
• Energy Healing 2nd & 4th Mondays
6-9:30pm, 1700 Chapel Lower Level.
• Parents Share Wednesdays 9:30-11am,
Mpls Lounge. Join MARILYN SHARPE, Mount
Olivet member and parent educator, and
other parents for great conversation. No
cost. Childcare available in nursery.
• Spiritual Oasis MPLS Tuesdays 7am-7pm,
Youngdahl Chapel, WEST Thursdays, 9am3pm, Sanctuary (starting in Sept). Be still,
think uninterrupted thoughts, and have a
quiet conversation with God.
• See More Ongoing Groups on page
15. Visit www.mtolivet.org for details.
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Welcome Back to Mount Olivet
Youth
Summer is winding down, and what an awesome summer it has been.
It’s almost back to school time. And back to all things church related.
Hi-League, Chancel Choir, Cathedral Choir, Confirmation, Circle of
Friends, Adopt-a-Grandparent, Kids Café, Tuesdays with Rolling Acres,
Junior High Alive!, and more will be starting up soon. Here is what you
can expect and what we promise ...
Cathedral of the Pines is a camp
located on Caribou Lake in Lutsen, MN.
A typical camp day includes Bible-centered
Christian living classes, swimming,
paddleboating, nature, hiking, sports
fundamentals, arts and crafts, large
and small group games, and, of course,
delicious food! Each day at Cathedral of
the Pines begins and ends in the chapel
overlooking beautiful Caribou Lake.
Please Send
Letters To:
(Name of Recipient)
Cathedral of the Pines
760 Caribou Trail
PO Box 159
Lutsen, MN 55612
Note: We do not accept “care packages.”
Have questions about camp
policies, what to bring as a camper, or
life at COP? Please refer to the Camper
Handbook located at www.mtolivet.org.
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Bus Hotline Phone Number:
612.767.2304
Worship at COP:
Evening Chapel Services at 7:30pm.
Sunday Morning Worship at 10am.
Camping Schedule:
8/1-8/6
8/6-8/10
8/10-8/14
Confirmation Camp
3rd & 4th Grade Camp
Hi-League Retreat
1. A place where you will meet Jesus. Not literally of course,
but that would be cool and good for attendance. That said, we want
you to experience the presence of God, his son Jesus, and the Holy
Spirit. We don’t have all the answers here, but we want to walk with
you on your faith journey.
2. A place with adults who care about young people.
We all need caring adults and mentors in our lives. You will find
those caring adults here at Mount Olivet.
3. A place where all are welcome and all belong.
Mount Olivet is a place where any young person can feel at home.
Bring your friends.
4. A place to serve others. We are called to love our neighbors.
We will give you opportunities to serve people in our community
and around the world.
5. A place to encourage and to be encouraged.
There’s enough negativity and tearing one another down in our
culture. We strive to be a place where people are building one
another up, naming gifts, and encouraging one another.
6. A place to have fun. We have fun, we laugh a lot, and we are
rooted in the joy that comes from being in relationship with a loving
God.
We need you around. We want you around. Be there.
– BILLY JOHNSON, YOUTH DIRECTOR
An Open Letter to Mount Olivet
Even after 4 years, I
am speechless. I have had
more than 1460 days in
your youth program and
still I cannot fathom how
it has truly changed my
outlook on life. When I
was younger, I’d hear all of
the seniors speak of this
profound sorrow when
they leave their last choir
and now I understand.
As I left the loft
for the last time as a
Cathedral Choir member this past
Sunday, my heart broke. Leaving it all behind suddenly became
all too real.
If you are reading this and are in these programs at Mount Olivet,
go to them. Pour your heart into them. You will meet the people you
will be friends with your entire life and the mentors that will guide
you through the darkest valleys and the deepest seas. There is nothing
comparable to the experiences you have given me, so thank you, Mount
Olivet, for giving me the best 4 years I’ve ever had. I’ll make you proud.
– ANNIKA JOHNSON (IN PHOTO WITH YOUTH DIRECTOR BILLY JOHNSON)
Thank You COP Staff!
The awesome 2016 Cathedral of the Pines Camp staff (photo below) is
finishing another fantastic summer serving God and campers of all ages.
Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us!
Youth
Visit www.mtolivet.org to register for these
youth programs ...
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• Bunker Hills Wave Pool (7th &
8th Gr) Sat 8/6 10am-4pm, Drop-Off /
Pick-Up at Mpls Campus (NO West Bus).
Join us for a fun day in the summer
sun! Enjoy the slides, pools, and water
attractions that Bunker Hills has to offer!
Cost: $30 includes transportation and
admission to the park. Bring your own
lunch or extra money to purchase lunch.
Contact: Zach Spirov 952.767.1583
zachs@mtolivet.org.
• 8th-Grade Leadership Retreat
(8th Gr) Tues 8/23 1:30pm to Wed 8/24
10am, Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat
Center, Bus from Mpls & West. A classic
retreat at the retreat center for 8th-graders
who love church and will be leaders for our
junior high program next school year! We
will have fun playing games, hanging out,
and also have meaningful worship in the
chapel. Cost: $50. Contact: Geoff Arenson
612.767.2212 geoffa@mtolivet.org.
• Next! Audition Workshop (9th12th Gr+) 8/23-8/25 Daily 6-9pm, Mpls.
Musical theater professionals will share
their experience with the audition process,
assist participants with song selection and
interpretation, movement and monologues
/cold readings. Cost: $200 includes a
30-minute private lesson.
• Valleyfair! (7th &
8th Gr) Thu 8/25
9:30-4pm, Drop-Off
/ Pick Up at Mpls &
West Campuses. Join
your junior high
youth staff for a day
trip to Valleyfair!
Take advantage of one of
the last days of summer. Cost: $30 (ticket
and transportation). Be sure to bring
money to buy lunch! Contact: Zach Spirov
952.767.1583 zachs@mtolivet.org.
• 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation
Now Registering at http://www.mtolivet.org/
education/confirmation.
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Families with infants through 6th-graders
are invited to explore faith, develop friendships, and serve together through Children
& Family Ministry programs! Visit www.
mtolivet.org for details and registration.
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Sarah Kleppe, C&FM
612.767.2245 sarahk@
mtolivet.org
Amber Kuntz, Mpls
Sunday School & Events
612.767.2285 amberk@
mtolivet.org
Josh Nelson,
Mpls & West Events
612.767.2284 joshn@
mtolivet.org
Tasha Holifield, West
Sunday School & Events
952.767.1504 tashah@
mtolivet.org
Amy Porthan, Mpls
Nursery & Babygarten
612.767.2224 amyp@
mtolivet.org
Hillary Patz,
West Nursery
952.221.9614 hillaryp@
mtolivet.org
Linda Healy,
Mpls Preschool
612.767.2216 lindah@
mtolivet.org
• Baptism Class: “We Bring this
Child” 3rd Sundays, WEST 8am Lounge,
MPLS 9am Bride’s Dressing Room. Register
one week prior to class: Pastor MacLean
612.767.2230 billm@mtolivet.org.
• Musikgarten (Infants to 3yrs &
Caregivers) Mpls Campus. Experience
the benefits of music and movement in the
development of your child. Registration:
www.mtolivet.org. Questions: Colleen Roess
612.767.2258, colleenr@mtolivet.org.
• Babygarten (Infants to 3yrs &
Caregivers) Mpls Campus. A weekly
faith-based program that provides preliteracy skills for children in a faith-focused
environment. Facilitator: AMY PORTHAN,
early childhood educator and Mpls nursery
coordinator. Register: www.mtolivet.org.
• Mount Olivet Preschool (3-4yrs by
Sept 1, 2016) Mpls Campus. For over
40 years, Mount Olivet has offered a fun,
Christian preschool experience filled with
age-appropriate language, art, music, math/
science and physical activities. Register:
www.mtolivet.org.
Vacation Bible School
We had a wonderful time GOING WITH GOD! June 20-23 at Vacation Bible
School! Thank you to all the volunteers who shared their many gifts with
us as we learned that God is always with us, no matter where we are. We
also learned about the many ways we can help our neighbors near and far.
If you see someone in a red SQUAD shirt, give them a high-five – They are
wonderful young leaders in our congregation!
Overheard at VBS:
• “Thank you so much for an awesome week at VBS! [My sons] loved it
and are already excited for next year :) The girls and boys helping in the
red shirts were so sweet and friendly! It was a perfect introduction to
preschool in the fall for [my son].” – PARENT OF VBS CAMPERS
• “I loved it! It was so fun and I can’t wait to do it again.” – SQUAD
VOLUNTEER
• “I really liked working with the kids and having fun with them!
I ♥ VBS!” – SQUAD VOLUNTEER
WE WELCOMED PASTORS EACH DAY FOR A CHILDREN’S MESSAGE AT VBS.
Camp S.O.A.P.
(Summer of Awesome Programs)
Campers entering 5th & 6th grade spent four days serving others by
volunteering with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Feed
My Starving Children. Campers and volunteer counselors also had a blast
swimming, tie-dying shirts, having our own chapel service, and having a
lock-in at the West Campus.
VOLUNTEERING AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN.
Family Work Week and
Family Camp
joined member families at Family Work Week
to prepare Cathedral of the Pines Camp for the upcoming season. In
addition to volunteering to clean cabins and bathrooms, mow, plant,
and wash the chapel windows, families enjoyed devotions on the North
Shore, exploring Grand Marais, and playing games together.
Children & Family
PASTOR KURT KALLAND
PASTOR ERIC YOUNGDAHL welcomed families to Family Camp over 7/2-7/5.
Families spent the holiday weekend following a typical camp schedule
that included fellowship, games, activities, chapel, and lots of fun!
Visit www.mtolivet.org for details and
registration for these programs ...
• FunDay: Geocaching 44.91,-93.30
(Mpls), 44.87,-93.64 (West)! (3rd6th Gr) WEST Tue 8/2 8am-4pm, MPLS
Thur 8/4 8am-4pm. Join Tasha and Amber
to hang out and see who has found our
geocache. Cost: $40 includes activities,
snacks, crafts.
• Camp Cheer! (K-2nd Gr) 8/2-8/4
9-11:30am, Mpls Campus. Rah! Rah!
Rah! Mother/daughter team AMEE &
BETTY LIABRAATEN invite all kids entering
K-2nd grade to learn cheer basics, create
crafts, play games, and perform a routine
for your families on the last morning!
Betty is a cheerleader at Edina and Amee
is a Physical Education teacher in the
Edina Schools; both have volunteered as
Sunday School teachers for years! Their
cheerleading friends will help lead this fun
and faith-filled camp. Cost: $30 includes
crafts, t-shirt, and pompoms. Register:
www.mtolivet.org.
A FAMILY GATHERS ON THE SHORE OF CARIBOU LAKE.
Get Ready for Fall
Tue 9/6 6-7pm, Mpls Rm 190
Wed 9/7 6-7pm, Mpls Rm 190
Thu 9/8 6-7pm, Mpls Rm 190
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• Rally Sunday is Sept 11! Mark your calendar for another great
year of Sunday School. We look forward to seeing you each week!
IF YOU SEE SOMEONE IN A RED SQUAD
SHIRT, GIVE THEM A HIGH-FIVE – THEY ARE
WONDERFUL YOUNG LEADERS IN OUR
CONGREGATION!
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9am Classes
10am Classes
11am Classes
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• Sunday School Volunteer Kickoff WEST Sun 8/14 11am-1pm,
Center for Faith in Life Bldg; MPLS Wed 8/17 5:30-7:30pm 1700 Bldg.
• Preschool Open House 8/29, 8/30, or 8/31, 8am-3pm,
Mpls Rm 261.
• 3-Yr-Old & Pre-K Sunday School Open Houses @ Mpls
An opportunity for students and parents to meet teachers, explore
classrooms, and familiarize themselves with the Mount Olivet Sunday
School program! Classroom and teacher assignments will be sent in late
August. Questions: Josh Nelson 612.767.2284 joshn@mtolivet.org.
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STEWARDSHIP DINNER DATES
Date
Mon 9/12
Tue 9/13
Wed 9/14
Mon 9/19
Tue 9/20
Wed 9/21
Thu 9/22
Fri 9/23
Sun 9/25
Wed 9/28
Thu 9/29
Time
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
12noon
5pm
6pm
6pm
Location
Mpls
Mpls
Mpls
Mpls
Mpls
Mpls
Mpls
Mpls
Mpls
West
West
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS ARE
REQUIRED FOR ALL DINNERS
You are invited and encouraged to attend a STEWARDSHIP DINNER
where you can make your 2017 pledge and giving plan to
Mount Olivet. Come and share a meal with your pastors,
staff, and fellow members! Come and learn about the
transformative power of GRACE!
Make your dinner reservation ONLINE at mtolivet.org,
by PHONE at 612.926.7651, by returning the invitation
POSTCARD, or AT CHURCH!
You also may give anytime online at MYMTOLIVET.ORG.
Thank you!
I live in grace. Therefore my whole life serves God. – Martin Luther
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EVEN TS & A C T IV IT IES
SPECIAL EVENTS
Date
Time
Location
COP Confirmation Camp
Aug 1-6
Blood Drive
Aug 1
3pm
Fun Day Geocaching 44.87,-93.64!
Aug 2
8am
Camp Cheer!
Aug 2-4
9am
Hi-er League BBQ
Aug 2
6:30pm
Hammerstens
Midweek Worship
Aug 3
5pm
MOCRC
Flying Solo: Midweek Worship
Aug 3
5pm
MOCRC
Fun Day Geocaching 44.91,-93.30!
Aug 4
8am
COP 3rd & 4th Grade
Aug 6-10
Junior High at Bunker Hills Wave Pool
Aug 6
10am
Blood Drive
Aug 8
2pm
Walk with a Pastor
Aug 9
5pm
12th Motorheads Show
Aug 9
6pm
COP Hi-League Retreat
Aug 10-14
COP
COP
Bunker Hills
COP
5pm
MOCRC
SCS Volunteer Kickoff
Aug 17
5:30pm
Thrivent Social Security Seminar
Aug 22
1pm
Confirmation Camp Make-Up
Aug 23
10am
8th Grade Leadership Retreat
Aug 23
1:30pm
Walk with a Pastor
Aug 23
5pm
NEXT! Audition Workshop
Aug 23-25
6pm
Confirmation Camp Make-Up
Aug 24
5pm
Redeeming Time: Finding Freedom ...
Aug 24
7pm
Mozza Mia
Junior High at Valleyfair
Aug 25
9:30am
Valleyfair
SUNDAYS
Frequency
Time
Location
We Bring this Child: Baptism Class
3rd
8am
Holy Communion
Every
8:30am
We Bring this Child: Baptism Class
3rd
9am
Sunday Worship
Every
9, 10, 11am
Sunday Worship
Every
9, 10am
Nursery
Every
9, 10am
MONDAYS
Frequency
Time
Southwest Women's AA Meeting
Every
10am
Spiritual Oasis: Guided Session
2nd
11:30am
Energy Healing
2nd & 4th
6-9:30pm
Quilting
Every
6:30-8:30pm
11am
MOCRC
Lounge
Rm 114
Location
1700 Lower Level
Rm 196-98
7:30pm
Al-Anon Meeting
Every
7:30pm
TUESDAYS
Frequency
Time
Spiritual Oasis
Every
7am-7pm
Support Group: Loss of Spouse
To Aug 30
10am
Counseling Ctr
Book Group: Midday
2nd
11:30am-1pm
Library
Men's Al-Anon Group
Every
12noon
Spiritual Oasis: Guided Session
2nd
12:30pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry
3rd
1pm
Support Group: Balancing Emotions
To Aug 30
5:15-6:15pm
Counseling Ctr
Support Group: Loss of Anyone
To Aug 30
6:30-7:30pm
Counseling Ctr
Support Group: Divorced & Separated
To Aug 30
7:45-9:15pm
Counseling Ctr
WEDNESDAYS
Frequency
Time
Nursery Open for Parents Share
Every
9:30-11am
Nursery
Parents Share
Every
9:30-11am
Lounge
Prayer & Praise Worship
Every
10am
Book Club: Evening
2nd
7pm
THURSDAYS
Frequency
Time
Support Group: Loss of Anyone
To Sep 1
6:30-7:30pm
Support Group: Divorced & Separated
To Sep 1
7:45-8:45pm
FRIDAYS
Frequency
Time
NAMI Connections
Every
6:30pm
NAMI Spouse/Partner Support
2nd
6:30pm
NAMI Family Support
2nd
6:30pm
MULTIPLE DAYS
Days
Time
Chair Holy Yoga
M, W
12:15-1:15pm 1700 Lower Level
Musikgarten
M, T, W, F
Varies*
= Mpls
= West * View days and times at www.mtolivet.org.
Location
1700 Lower Level
Location
Lounge
Location
Location
Location
MOU NT OLIVET MESSENGER
1:30pm
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Midweek Worship
Aug 10
Yount in Heart and Friends - Afternoon at Aug 11
the Movies
SCS Volunteer Kickoff
Aug 14
AA Meeting
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