This Week at Mt. Olive

Good evening, fellow redeemed!

I'll go ahead and offer the portion of the Catechism from this morning. One note: This is from the 1921 translation.

The Third Petition.
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
What does this mean?--Answer.
The good and gracious will of God is done indeed without our prayer; but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.
How is this done?--Answer.
When God breaks and hinders every evil counsel and will which would not let us hallow the name of God nor let His kingdom come, such as the will of the devil, the world, and our flesh; but strengthens and keeps us steadfast in His Word and in faith unto our end. This is His gracious and good will.

Lord God, keep us firm in Your Word and faith until we die. Amen

Just to reiterate some numbers from last week that seem to be fairly firm. Without doubt, this was one of the biggest VBS sessions we've had in recent memory.
Students: About 150 on average
Teen Leaders/Helpers: 25
Adult Leaders/Helpers: 30

Total most days: 205

Kathy was doing some research earlier today and learned that the theme for next year is Desert Adventure. Living in south Texas, we should be experts on this!

This week at Mt. Olive, many activities return to a certain degree of normalcy. Zumba will continue on Monday and Wednesday evenings, Pastor's Information Class resumes on Tuesday at 7 p.m., and Lutheran Book Club will return on Wednesday at 7 p.m.. The only addition is LWML on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

This week, one of our number celebrates a milestone birthday. Walter "Anton" Theiss turns 90! As part of the celebration, a party is being held Saturday afternoon in Humble, where Anton and Pearly live. While I won't be able to attend, and many of you won't, either, I ask you to consider sending them a card or, if you'd rather, come by the Church Office to sign a card from the church before Thursday. I'll publish the address for cards. You're also welcome to send Walter a congratulatory email at petwat@webtv.net.

Prayer Concerns:
Zora Simonds, Leonard Howard
The home bound among us: Ruby Rieder, Ann Cleveland, Walter and Pearly Theiss (Houston)
Those who serve in our armed forces and their families: Rob Vadney (Ft. Campbell, KY), Richard Rhode (North Carolina), Andy Epley (on AT), John Sorensen, Ryan Radtke (Corpus Christi)
Students of London Schools and Tuloso-Midway Schools which begin sessions tomorrow

This Week at Mt. Olive:
Monday, July 18
6:30 p.m.
Zumba Aerobics

Tuesday, July 19
7 p.m.
Pastor's Information Class

Wednesday, July 20
9:30 a.m.
Bible Study (1 John)

6:30 p.m.
Zumba Aerobics

7 p.m.
Lutheran Book Club

God bless!
PKJ