This Week at Mt. Olive

Good morning, fellow redeemed!

In yesterday's Old Testament Lesson from 2 Samuel 11 and 12, we hear of King David's escapades and the consequences. In the Gospel from Luke 7, we hear of a woman who is a sinner, as told by Luke. What is most amazing is that, in both cases, King David and the woman know the severity of their sinfulness. King David is confronted by a parable from the prophet Nathan. The woman will not even lift her eyes to see Jesus; she clings to her feet.

As both are brought to repentance, both hear the word of forgiveness from God Himself. For King David, he hears God's forgiveness through the prophet Nathan. For the woman, Jesus' proclamation is one of forgiveness. Both are for the sake of Christ.

As I hear and talk to folks through the week, I hear our society affirm that all people, at heart, are really good. I think more than anything it's attempt not to appear judgmental, that a wrong done is really just an error in judgment. God's Word, however has a different diagnosis: we are all sinners. We have a problem, and that problem is a God problem: we have transgressed His Law.

Praise God, then, that He gives us a Redeemer, someone who becomes our curse so that, in Him, we become righteous. Praise God for Christ Jesus who suffered and died for us!

This week at Mt. Olive brings a reminder:
Vacation Bible School begins two weeks from today! Still needed are volunteers - crew leaders, set up, and the like. I'm sure Kathy will be sending out a list of needs in the next couple of days.

Also this week at Mt. Olive, many of our children are attending Camp Lone Star for a week of fun and growth. Please keep these young people, and the counselors who will be caring for them, in your prayers.

Along with Vacation Bible School, ...
June 27 is a Voters Meeting Sunday. A special schedule is included for that day:
9:30 a.m. Divine Service
10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Voters Meeting
11:30 a.m. Meal
1:30 or 2 p.m. VBS Set up!

Finally, a reminder:
Next Sunday, June 20, Father's Day...
This is the starting day to listen to the New Testament over the next 40 days. With discs provided by Faith Comes By Hearing, Mt. Olive will turn its attention to hearing the Word of God!

Prayer Concerns:
Those who serve in the armed forces and their families: Rob Vadney and John Miller's niece (Afghanistan), Andrew Epley (Iraq), Richard Rhode (North Carolina), John Sorenson, Dru Blanc, Ryan Radtke, Michael Baker (Corpus Christi)
Those who travel during this busy summer season
The unemployed, underemployed, and the homeless
Preparations for Vacation Bible School, that many may hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ

This Week at Mt. Olive:
Monday, June 14 (Flag Day)
6 p.m.
Zumba Aerobics

6:30 p.m.
Girl Scouts

7 p.m.
Church Council

Wednesday, June 16
9:30 a.m.
Bible Study

Thursday, June 17
Happy Birthday, Mom!

God bless!
PKJ