This Week at Mt. Olive

Good afternoon, fellow redeemed!

Today marks the birthday of the Lutheran Church. That's right, it's today and not October 31, when we traditionally celebrate Reformation. On this day in 1530, the princes from the Lutheran provinces, including Saxony, presented a positive, definitive statement of belief largely authored by Luther's colleague, Philip Melanchthon. A story of the Augsburg Confession, or "Augustana" as it's sometimes known, is given at cyberbrethren.org, a website maintained by Pastor Paul McCain.

Lord God, heavenly Father, You preserved the teaching of the apostolic Church through the confession of the true faith at Augsburg. Continue to cast the bright beams of Your light upon Your Church that we, being instructed by the doctrine of the blessed apostles, may walk in the light of Your truth and finally attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

I hope to give some discussion of a couple of articles of the Augustana this week at my blog, revkev97.wordpress.com.

The south Texas heat is definitely daunting today. Yet, there continue to be activities at Mt. Olive.
A few notes are in order:

VBS is now about ten days away, give or take a few. Your assistance in carrying out this important ministry is greatly needed. Sunday morning at the Voters Assembly, Gary mentioned that, every year, he is able to give one day during the VBS week. If you're able to do that, or to help with set up, your participation will be greatly appreciated.

Summer Sunday School is also in full swing and teachers are still needed. Usually, we begin with a great number of folks, and, as we get deeper into the summer, there tend to be a few more blanks. Please check the calendar on the narthex table and sign up for your slot today!

Zumba Aerobics this week will be held on Monday and WEDNESDAY.

The "Why Does It Matter" discussion group will be meeting at Barnes and Noble on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

This Week at Mt. Olive:
Monday, June 25
6 p.m.
Zumba Aerobics

Wednesday, June 27
No Wednesday morning Bible Class!
6 p.m.
Zumba Aerobics

7 p.m.
Why Does It Matter group at Barnes and Noble

Thursday, June 28
6:30 p.m.
STARC meeting

Prayer Concerns:
Suzette Hamer and her family as her mom is hospitalized
Becky Chamberlain, Kathy Vadney's sister
Ruby Rieder, Ann Cleveland, Burt and Doris Nelson, Walter and Pearly Theiss
Summer Sunday School and Vacation Bible School preparations

God bless!
PKJ