This Week at Mt. Olive

Good afternoon, fellow redeemed! Sorry I'm so late with my update this week!

Saints - God's holy people, those who have been sanctified in the blood of the Lord Jesus and hold on by faith for dear life. This past Sunday, we celebrated All Saints Day. It's one of my favorite days of the Church Year, with the great music and the great message of saints who have gone before us in the faith who will rise on the last day, and saints now who have been brought to the life of faith. Why do we praise God on All Saints Day? We praise God for the example of faith of those saints who have gone before us. Look up names like Polycarp of Smyrna, Athanasius, and Augustine, and we are given accounts of the great stands of faith by these saints of old.

Next Sunday, November 8, the Sr. Youth, especially those going to New Orleans, will be hosting a Chili Cook-Off with Talent (or No Talent) show. The eating and fun begins at 5 p.m. Fire up a pot of your favorite red and participate in the festivities. Two categories of chili will be present: hot and mild (and I'll let you guess which one I'm doing). This is a free will offering event, though a suggested donation of $5 per person is being requested. Proceeds will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Mt. Olive rose to the occasion this past weekend. A special door offering was taken in support of two Navy pilots who were lost last week. God continues to bless this community through Mt. Olive as an offering of $500 was received! I'll be in contact with one of the faithful at Mt. Olive associated with the squadron as we determine the best way for this assistance to be given.

Prayer Concerns:
The families of the two Navy pilots lost this past week, that they may know the comfort of Christ
Those who serve in our armed forces, including Michael Baker (Iraq), Andrew Epley (in New Jersey), Edwin Rodriguez, Richard Rhode (North Carolina), Dru Blanc and John Sorensen (NAS Corpus Christi).
All Christians as they live in the life of their Baptism
With thanksgiving for those who have gone before us in the faith, for their examples of faith
The whole Church throughout the world, as she continues to look forward to the return of her Lord Jesus.

God bless!
Pastor Kevin Jennings

This Week at Mt. Olive:
Monday, November 2 (All Souls' Day)
6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts
6:30 p.m. Zumba Aerobics

Tuesday, November 3
Pastor Jennings out of the office for Circuit Conference

Wednesday, November 4
6 p.m. Choir
7 p.m. Zumba Aerobics
Guitar Worship practice

Thursday, November 5
6:30 p.m. Pack 278 Den Meetings