RALLY SUNDAY SEPT 13 Believing #BacktoChurch · Jack Thomas Steele, son of Melissa & Kurtis Amelia Marie Stevens, daughter of Jessica & Andrew Avalon Joy Stokes, daughter of Kristen

Join us for a Stewardship dinner and fellowship with your church family as we pledge our support to Mount Olivet for 2016. �is year’s Stewardship theme highlights the power and priority of One – One Lord, One faith, One plan for �nancial support. Learn more on page 6.

Regular worship hours resume on Rally Sunday, September 13. Check out this month’s worship and music schedule for the Mpls and West Campuses on page 2. We look forward to seeing you at church!

Become connected with your church family through your My Mt Olivet account. Update contact information, check �nancial contributions, and sign up for weekly devotionals. Details on page 6.

A NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF MOUNT OLIVET LUTHERAN CHURCHBelieving, Belonging, Becoming

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“Church friends make the best friends.” As students head back to school, many of our youth are looking forward to getting back to church. For most of our youth program participants, church represents a place to meet other students they wouldn’t know if it weren’t for church. “Going to church at Mount Olivet has shaped me in that I have met some extraordinary people,” said Sophia Spence. “Being a part of church has helped me discover who I am in my faith and impacted my life – it’s an experience I will draw on as I go away to college this year.”

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Prayer & Praise, CommunionMPLS 10am All are invited to attend a social gathering following the Prayer & Praise worship. Come for church and stay for refreshments and fellowship! No reservations are necessary.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

�e Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost Labor Day Weekend Holy Communion: 8:30amNursery: 9 & 10amMPLS 9,10 & 11am

Sermon: Pastor BakkenMusic: Diane Loudon, cello

WEST 9 & 10am Sermon: Pastor Youngdahl

Music: Teresa Elsbernd, mezzo soprano

Celebrating Summer Sundays: Lake Harriet Bandshell ServiceTime: 10amSermon: Pastor Kelly Chatman,

Redeemer Lutheran Church Liturgist: Pastor MacLeanOrganist: Kraig Windschilt, organist


Prayer & PraiseMPLS 10am

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

RALLY SUNDAY! �e Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost Holy Communion 8:30am and after the last service, Sunday School, The Way, and Nursery at 9, 10 & 11am MPLS 9,10,11am & 12noon

Sermon: Pastor CornilsMusic: Senior & Cathedral Choirs; Brass

WEST 9,10 & 11am Sermon: Pastor YoungdahlMusic: Senior & Cathedral Choirs; Brass


Prayer & Praise, CommunionMPLS 10am

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�e Seventeenth Sunday After PentecostHoly Communion 8:30am and after the last service, Sunday School, The Way, and Nursery at 9, 10 & 11am MPLS 9,10,11am & 12noon Sermon: Pastor Kalland Music: Senior & Cathedral Choirs Amanda Jenkins, sopranoWEST 9,10 & 11am Sermon: Pastor Cornils Music: Senior & Cathedral Choirs Craig Dokken, baritone

Confirmation ServiceMPLS 4pm


Prayer & Praise, CommunionMPLS 10am


�e Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost Holy Communion 8:30am and after the last service, Sunday School, The Way, and Nursery at 9, 10 & 11am MPLS 9,10,11am & 12noon Sermon: Pastor Enoch Music: Senior & Cathedral Choirs Brian Ohnsorg, tenorWEST 9,10 & 11am Sermon: Pastor Bakken Music: Senior & Cathedral Choirs Anna Shevik, soprano


Prayer & PraiseMPLS 10am

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.

NURSERY Children 6wks to 3yrs are invited to the nurseries at the Mpls and West Campuses during the 9, 10 & 11am worship services. The nurseries are located next to Fellowship Hall on the lower level of both campuses. Questions: MPLS Amy Porthan [email protected], WEST Hillary Patz [email protected].

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A Message from Pastor HogensonDear Members & Friends, What was supposed to be a two week absence has turned into what feels like a marathon and again I am reminded that “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me,” (Philippians 4:13).

I have moved to a transitional care facility (which is hopefully the last stop before I return to home and the o�ce). While this certainly wasn’t the summer I had intended, my faith has grown in ways I never imagined. We are called to have faith and trust in God, one day at a time and for the last several weeks I have been living that each day. �ere are good days and not so good days, but I remain grateful each day. �ankfully, there are now more good days than not so good days. On the days when I am challenged or not feeling well, I remember that when you surrender control and trust God, life is better. I continue to trust God. I am grateful for our wonderful pastoral and church sta� who have a great dedication and love of the church. �ey have worked hard to continue to make Mount Olivet a church unlike any other. I am excited about what the future holds and the mission and ministries of Mount Olivet. As we kick o� our next season, �lled with Stewardship dinners, faith, and fellowship, I invite you to look upward, travel onward, and ... Keep Going God’s Way!

Life & Growth

July 16 - August 17

BaptismsHunter John Campbell, son of Jodie & MitchellJames Stephen Dineen, son of Erin & MattChristian Brody Engebretson, son of Krista & TylerElouise Rose Frye, daughter of Brittney & SeanCharles Clifford Herby, son of Jocelyn & ChristopherWalter Andersson Knaak, son of Dawn & TimothyEmilia Lillian Lockwood, daughter of Kristin & ChadAmelia Eileen Marshall, daughter of Maia & AndrewGeorge Magnus PaquetHenri James Paquet, children of Jane & AlexandreCharlotte Marie PepinEli Steven Pepin, children of Jennifer & NathanSamantha Jan Petersen, daughter of Amanda & ReedHenry Floyd Pudas, son of Hilary & MarkJohn Jackson Rathke, son of Jennifer & JustinHaakon August Sakstrup, son of Carolyn & KaiJack Thomas Steele, son of Melissa & KurtisAmelia Marie Stevens, daughter of Jessica & AndrewAvalon Joy Stokes, daughter of Kristen & AnthonySoren Henrik Wahlstrom, son of April & ThomasWilliam James Fransen Weinberger, son of Erin & DerekWeddingsKelsey Wuornos & Noah Stommel, July 18Casey Peterson & John Dunn, July 18Mindy Manninen & Scott Herring, July 25Elizabeth Nissen & Michael Hauge, August 8Jennifer Eide & Kevin Holl, August 15Rebecca O’Connor & Alex Townsend, August 15Allison Helms & Austen Franklin, August 15DeathsMarlys J. Carlson, 1928 - 2015Soeun B. Muor, 1938 - 2015

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Sun 9/20 8am-1pm, Mpls Narthex

Sun 9/27 8am-1pm, Mpls Narthex

Sun 10/4 8am-12noon, West NarthexJohn D. Hogenson, Senior Pastor

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Continued from cover ... On September 20, 2015, 198 Con�rmands will o�cially become

members of Mount Olivet. At Cathedral of the Pines this past summer, Camp Director KRISTI

YOUNGDAHL asked the Con�rmands to share what high school they are going to this fall. 41 high schools were named among the 170 9th-grade campers. “It’s unreal,” said Youngdahl. “To see these kids hanging out together, sharing their faith and talking about their highs and lows despite going to di�erent schools is really cool. When I travel to other camp or youth conferences and tell people we have more than 40 high schools represented in our youth program, they don’t believe it. But when I think how our youth are united in faith, at one church, with one God, you can’t help but believe that God is up to something good at Mount Olivet!” Turn the pages of this edition of the Mount Olivet Messenger for more information on the good things that are happening in and around Mount Olivet in the coming church year for children, youth, and adults.

Ongoing updates on Pastor Hogenson’s condition can be found at www.mtolivet.org/news and www.caringbridge.org/visit/pastorhogenson.


LOOKING FORWARD... More than 60 years ago, Mount Olivet members began the tradition of gathering in September after the harvest for food and fellowship and to pledge their gifts for the year ahead. At this time of looking forward, we asked our pastors what they look forward to in the coming church year:

September Rally Sunday, Con�rmation Sunday, Stewardship meals, Preschool and Sunday School begin. “�ere is so much to love about September at Mount Olivet, I don’t even know where to start!” said PASTOR HOGENSON. “I like the return to the routine that happens for so many people in September … Rally Day signi�es this – a time to return to routine, return to Mount Olivet, return to what we most need to do – to love and worship the living God.”

Oct-Nov Women’s and men’s groups hold their fall dinners, new members are o�cially welcomed, Bibles are presented to 5th-graders, Gala and Holiday Boutique fundraising events are held. “�e activity and buzz of people at church each day brings me joy,” said PASTOR KALLAND. “I love all the opportunities we have to help one another in our walks with Christ. From the waiters at church dinners to the Food Drive, Adult Learning programs, and outreach programs, Mount Olivet creates opportunities for us to live out our mission focus of believing, belonging, becoming.”

December “I look forward to gladness in worship and generosity in service as we multiply joy and hope throughout our two-campus congregation and communities we serve,” said PASTOR CORNILS. With 51 services (including a new 11pm Christmas Eve service at Mpls) and 35 service opportunities, Advent and Christmas at Mount Olivet is truly spectacular. �is year more than 1,000 voices are expected sing in our Christmas Music weekend. Special children’s, family, and fellowship programs add to the festivities in anticipation of our Newborn King! 100+ families will be reached and 1000+ meals will be served through our Christmas and outreach programs.

Jan-Feb “While some of our members enjoy our online services in the warmth of the sunshine down south at their winter homes, the rest of us don’t just hibernate for the winter” said PASTOR

YOUNGDAHL. “Mount Olivet provides many events and opportunities for members to connect with one another through gatherings, fellowship, and of course, worship!” �ere will be 16 services on Ash Wednesday (2/10) at both campuses, Midweek Lenten services, and a special devotional booklet to help with your Lenten walk toward the cross.

March Holy Week begins Palm Sunday 3/20, continues with three chances to witness the Living Lord’s Supper, a worship concert of �e Seven Last Words of Christ, Good Friday services (including two children’s services and two Tenebrae services), and concludes with 15 triumphant Easter services on Sunday 3/27. “�ere is nothing like Easter at Mount Olivet,” said PASTOR HAMMERSTEN. “I love seeing friends from near and far, the smell of the �owers from the altar, the sound of the trumpets, and the moment we sing Jesus Christ is Risen Today! Alleluia!”

Apr-May In the spring, Adult Learning opportunities continue along with fellowship events including the Mothers & Others Tea, Fashion Show, and Mother’s Day Brunch at the Conference & Retreat Center. “I also look forward to Volunteer Sunday,” said PASTOR BAKKEN. “It is a fun way to thank the thousands of volunteers and see the many ministries of Mount Olivet.”

June Vacation Bible School, God’s Kid’s Sing!, and COP Summer Starter are a few of the highlights planned for the summer of 2016. “Spending time with our youth at various camps is de�nitely one of the highlights of my summer,” said PASTOR MACLEAN. “I love the energy and excitement they bring not just for their friends, but for sharing their faith and deepening their relationship with Christ!”

July-Aug Summer youth programs continue and the popular Motorheads Show takes place. “I also love the Summer Midweek Worship Services at the Conference & Retreat Center,” said PASTOR

ENOCH. “O�ering a chance for members and friends to share a meal and worship together in such a beautiful setting is pure grace – it is like making an appointment to be with God.”

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Daily Readings

September 2015

BY PASTOR KALLAND

1 Nehemiah 1:11 Success Through Service

2 Genesis 50:20 Intended For Good

3 Psalm 5:12 Surround Them

4 Psalm 128:1-2 The Fruit of Your Labor

5 Matthew 6:26-27 More Valuable

6 Revelation 7:17 Living Water

7 Exodus 34:21 You Shall Rest

8 Ecclesiastes 5:18 Good and Proper

9 Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord

10 Colossians 3:23 With All Your Heart

11 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Hope In Our Lord Jesus Christ

12 Psalm 124:8 Trust In The Lord

13 2 Thessalonians 3:10 Will Not Work

14 Jude 1:21 To Eternal Life

15 1 John 5:13-14 He Hears

16 Romans 6:23 The Gift of God

17 Matthew 19:25-26 Who Can Be Saved

18 Ephesians 2:8 It Is By Grace

19 Ezekiel 18:32 Repent

20 Psalm 16:11 Eternal Pleasures

21 James 4:7 Submit Yourselves

22 Acts 26:28-29 Quickly or Not

23 Lamentations 3:25-26 Wait Quietly

24 Habakkuk 2:3 The Appointed Time

25 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Strong When Weak

26 2 Peter 3:9 Patient With Us

27 Esther 4:14 Such a Time As This

28 1 Peter 4:8 Covers a Multitude

29 Proverbs 12:25 A Kind Word

30 1 John 4:18-19 He First Loved Us

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Devotions: CompassionAs Jesus went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. – MARK 6:34

What is your de�nition of compassion? It was in a Sunday morning chapel service at Cathedral of the Pines,

when a 5th-grade camper provided the best de�nition of “compassion” I have ever heard.

�e Gospel lesson for that Sunday was from the 6th chapter of Mark. Jesus’ apostles had just �nished telling him all they had done …they were reporting in. Jesus told them to come away to a deserted place and rest awhile … “they had no leisure even to eat.” �ey tried to get away, however the people recognized Jesus, they needed what he had. Jesus’ compassion lead the way.

To engage the campers in sermon I asked them what the word compassion meant. Many hands went up, answers ranged from “kindness,” “friendly,” “caring,” to name a few. One enthusiastic young man with Down Syndrome was waving his hand with determination. With a big smile on this face he struggled to �nd words, then pointed across Caribou Lake and said, “�e Cross!” He is right – the cross is our ultimate illustration of compassion. Jesus, forgiveness, eternal life – God’s promises brought to us through the cross, the greatest example of compassion for all of us. “Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace.” – PASTOR KALLAND

Retirement Coffee for Pastor GilmoreWEST Sun 9/27, After Worship Services MPLS Sun 10/4, After Worship Services

Dear Friends,I want to inform you that I have �nally decided

to retire. I have enjoyed my 22-1/2 years of ministry at Mount Olivet. Including the �ve years with Pastor Reuben Youngdahl, it makes 27 plus. It has been a privilege working with you and the entire sta�. I am sure I will miss some of my work, but I will especially miss working on a regular basis with you, as we carry on God’s mission.

My plan is to retire on October 1, 2015. �is will give Pastor Hogenson and the Pastoral Department time to �nd a replacement.

Kay and I will continue to be active members of Mount Olivet and will keep in close contact with each of you. God’s richest blessing as you continue to serve our Lord and His people. – LOVE, HUGH GILMORE

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T H I N K I N G W I T H . . . P A S T O R C O R N I L S

The Impact of ONE!Consider ONE as a focus for this fall …ONE is the heart of faith.“�ere is one body and one spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all who is above all and through all and in all.” – EPHESIANS 4:4-6

ONE is planning and providing for God first! Writing to his beloved congregation in Corinth, the Apostle Paul urges Jesus’ followers to prayerfully plan provision for God’s purposes �rst: “On the �rst day of every week each of you is to set aside whatever extra you earn” (II Corinthians 16: 2). Each year at this time God “opens the books” and invites us to thank and trust him by returning to God a growing portion of what God has �rst entrusted to us: ourselves, our time, and our possessions: signs of God’s gracious love.

ONE pledge/plan for providing financial support. You will notice ONE place to make your pledge/plan for support for the coming year. Current Expense and Benevolence, the Conference & Retreat Center, and Community Concern pledges are now combined into ONE pledge, the General Fund – ONE place, ONE pledge. ONE plan of support.We are ONE in Christ’s mission through Mount Olivet.We are all one in mission; we all are one in call,our varied gifts united by Christ the Lord of all.A single great commission compels us from aboveTo plan and work together that all may know Christ’s love. – Evangelical Lutheran Worship # 567

Each ONE matters. God does not look to a particular group to provide support for his Church. God looks to each of us to motivate expanding ministry and mission support while moving each of us closer to God’s heart of love. �e Lord never explicitly said, “Give me your money.” He did say, “My child, give me your heart.” You and I will never regret, and will always �nd joy, when giving to God is Number ONE. – PASTOR CORNILS

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UPCOMING ACTIVIT IES

AdultsComing Soon: The Year of Luke! Did you know that beginning in late November, most of our gospel

readings over the next year will come from the Gospel of Luke? �e following year, we will be in the book of Matthew, the year after that, the Gospel of Mark, and the year after that, back to Luke. �e Gospel of John appears in all three years, most signi�cantly during the year of Mark. �is three-year rotation is part of the lectionary readings system we use in the Lutheran church.

Over the last few years, adult learning has made a point of o�ering fall classes that center on the upcoming “gospel for the year,” as we will again this year.

Taking time to ground yourself in the “gospel of the year” can make quite a di�erence to how you hear and think about each week’s sermon. Time and again, we receive comments from people saying this very thing, such as Diane Lerberg, who comments: “Doing an in-depth study of the book of the Bible that is being used for the lectionary that year has helped me hear the gospel in a new and more meaningful way as it is being read each Sunday. It has focused my attention, helped me listen more carefully to God’s word, and reminded me of what we discussed in class.”

Give yourself the gift of preparing for a more enriched worship experience! Join fellow members and friends in one or both of the studies in Luke this fall (details below). See you there!

• Spiritual Oasis WEST Mondays Beginning 10/5 9am-6:30pm, West Sanctuary. MPLS Tuesdays Beginning 9/1 7am-7pm, 1700 Chapel Sanctuary. GUIDED SESSIONS WITH LIZ OTTESON 11:30am-12noon Every Mon (West) and Tues (Mpls) in October, then 2nd Mon 11/9-5/9 (West) and 2nd Tues 11/10-5/10 (Mpls).

•Mount Olivet Careview Home & Mount Olivet Rolling Acres 50th Anniversary Open House Sat 9/12 1-3pm, Mount Olivet Careview Home, 5517 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls. Since 1965, Mount Olivet Careview Home and Mount Olivet Rolling Acres have served seniors and people with intellectual and other disabilities. We also will celebrate Mount Olivet Home (55yrs), Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary (55yrs) and Mount Olivet Day Services (20yrs). Come enjoy delicious food, entertainment, tours, and more!

• Fall New Member Orientations MPLS Lounge 9/13, 10/11 & 10/25 at 12:30-2pm, 10/24 at 9:30-11am; WEST Narthex 11/1 at 2-3:30pm. Register: Carol Nault 612.767.2204 [email protected].

•AARP Driver Safety Program 8hr Initial Class: Mon 9/14 & Tues 9/21 5-9pm, Mpls Rm 482-86. 4hr Refresher Classes: Tues 9/29 5-9pm OR Tues 10/13 9am-1pm, Mpls Rm 482-86. Program involves no driving and no tests. Upon completion, drivers 55 and older qualify for a car insurance reduction. First-time participants must register for the 8hr class. Fee: $5 to Mount Olivet and $20 to AARP ($15 with AARP card) paid at the class. Registration: 612.926.7651.

• Crafty Ladies Fall Retreat 3pm 9/25 to 1pm 9/27, Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center. Calling all crafters! Join us for a wonderful weekend of uninterrupted crafting, great food, and warm fellowship. Whether you are an experienced crafter or just getting ... (see page 8 sidebar)

• Fall 2015 Wednesday & Thursday Word: The Gospel of Luke MPLS Wed 10/14-11/11 10:30am-12noon, Room 482-86. WEST �urs 10/15-11/12 10-11:30am, Gronseth Fellowship Hall. Join the Mount Olivet pastors Wednesday mornings at Mpls or �ursday mornings at West for this inspiring study that is sure to provide helpful insights into the sermons you will hear over the coming year. Cost: Donation.

• Fall 2015 Tuesday PM Study – The Year of Luke: Four Passages you Need to Understand to Understand Luke Tuesdays 10/27-11/17 7-8:30pm, Mpls Room 482-86 (presentation 7-8pm, optional small group discussion 8-8:30pm). On the last Sunday in November, we move from the “year of Mark” to the “year of Luke,” which means that most of the Sunday gospel texts throughout the year will come from that book of the Bible. Yet, what might be the key passages through which to hear and make sense of Luke in this next year? �is class with the fun and engaging DR. KAROLINE LEWIS, Professor of Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, will explore four critical stories in Luke that through their characters, details, and themes, will help us get at the heart of Luke’s presentation and portrait of Jesus. If possible, please read through the entire Gospel of Luke prior to the �rst class. Cost: Donation.

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(continued from page 7) ... started, you will enjoy inspiration and encouragement from a wonderful group of creative women. Single Occupancy $190, Double Occupancy $165pp, Dormitory Occupancy $140pp, Commuter $110pp, Saturday Only $60pp. Register: www.mtolivet.org.

• 2016 Guatemala Mission Trip Informational Meeting MPLS Sun 9/27 Between Worship Services, Church Lounge. WEST Sun 10/4 Between Worship Services, Narthex. Join PASTOR DREW BAKKEN and the International Ministry Team to learn about the February 2016 trip, cost, and itinerary. Trip limit: 14 people. Deposit: $200 required to reserve each spot.

•Hospice: What Is It and What Are the Benefits? �urs 10/1 & 10/8, 10-11am, Mpls Fellowship Hall. Presenters from Grace Hospice Services (a partnership between Augustana Care and Mount Olivet Careview Home). No cost. Registration at 612.926.7651 requested, but not required.

• 7th Motorheads Fall Road Tour Sun 10/4 11am-3pm, Starts at West Campus.

Worship at Mount Olivet West at 11am. �en join fellow Motorheads for a Qdoba catered

lunch, a stop at the Chanhassen Motorplex, and drive along the Minnesota River Valley. Cost: $10pp nonrefundable payment required with registration by 9/27: www.mtolivet.org.

• Living the Message Pastor’s Introduction to Galatians Mon 10/5 7-8pm, Mpls Rm 482-48. Whether or not you participate in a Living the Message small group, you are welcome to attend PASTOR CORNILS’ introduction to this wonderful book so appropriate for this month in which we celebrate Luther’s Reformation. No cost. No registration.

It’s September. �e kids are back in school, stretching their minds. Meanwhile, we adults are a bit nostalgic as we remember the excitement of new pencils, new teachers, and new ideas expanding our horizons.

�is year we invite you to head back to “school.” Get involved in learning at Mount Olivet. Try something new. Invite the Holy Spirit to expand your relationship with God.

One option is to join other Mount Olivet members who have discovered the ease of plugging into online learning whenever and wherever they want. Twenty men and women have served as guinea pigs for the past 18 months, exploring MObile Faith’s online learning resources and re�ecting on how it has enriched their faith. �eir input has been invaluable in helping us develop the best online learning program for Mount Olivet.

Our aim is to provide learning opportunities that do more than impart information, but that stretch your faith in a new direction. Paula McQuillen has been active in several Bible studies over the years. She has noticed the questions embedded in the online classes “push me to take time to really think about where I have been in my faith journey and set goals as to where I hope to be in the future.” We hope MObile Faith encourages you to grow in the same intentional way.

Online learning at Mount Olivet is about more than just growing as an individual. It’s an invitation for God to work in our hearts and minds as we re�ect on our faith. As Kim Johnson puts it, “I feel God’s work being done as I work through the lessons.” May your learning be in close partnership with God’s Holy Spirit as well.

And Bible-based courses are more than just a series of lessons. �ey are part of a chain reaction that we hope will bring you into closer relationship with God and into a life of living out God’s word. Jill Knight acknowledges that’s what happened to her. Having never done a Bible study before, she found that “MObile Faith opened my heart all year long – it made me more interested in volunteering at church, and it inspired me to attend midweek Lenten services and to join the Read �rough the Bible initiative.” We pray that whatever you learn, God puts your learning into action through new and interesting opportunities.

If you are looking for renewed inspiration at the start of a new school year, we invite you to check out MObile Faith or any of our Adult Learning opportunities. We know you will �nd shiny new ideas and engaging ways to stretch your faith, grow with God, and connect to other Mount Olivet members. See opportunities listed on pages 7-9.

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MObile Faith Kick-Off MPLS Mon 10/19 7-8pm, Fellowship Hall. WEST 10/26 7-8pm, Gronseth Fellowship Hall. Facilitators: PASTOR CORNILS and LIZ OTTESON. Bring your laptop or tablet, or follow along on the big screen. Register: www.mtolivet.org.

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Adults

GROUP COUNSELINGFacilitated by certi�ed therapists, groups take place in Mpls (1804 W 50th St) or at the West Campus Gym Building (7150 Rolling Acres Rd, Victoria). Cost: $10 per session MO members / $20 non-members. Registration: Anne Lied 612.927.7335 [email protected].

•Mpls Groups meet every Tues 10/6-12/29LOSS OF SPOUSE 10amLOSS OF ANYONE SIGNIFICANT 6:30pm

BALANCING YOUR EMOTIONS 5:15pm CAREGIVERS 1:30pm DIVORCED & SEPARATED 8pm•West Groups meet every �urs 10/8-12/17

LOSS OF ANYONE SIGNIFICANT 6:30pm DIVORCED & SEPARATED 7:45pm

Finding Hope: Thomas Merton

Every so often life throws us a curve and we �nd ourselves wondering, Why? Tossed into turbulence, we even may begin to question who God is, how God works in our lives, and perhaps, whether God even cares. Sometimes this ends in the often uncomfortable realm of paradox. How does one grow through such times, much less �nd hope?

In addition to God’s Word, one place to begin is with the writings of the American Trappist monk, �omas Merton. Author of more than 60 books and hundreds of poems and articles, Merton is arguably one of the most in�uential Christian thinkers in modern history. Robert Inchausti, editor and compiler of �e Pocket �omas Merton, describes him this way: �omas Merton was the quintessential American outsider who de�ned himself in opposition to the world in both word and deed, and then discovered a way back into dialogue with it and compassion for it. He was the harbinger of a still yet to be realized contemplative counterculture – o�ering us a vision of an interior life free from rigid philosophical categories, narrow political agendas, and trite religious truisms.

Learn more about this intriguing man and his vast wisdom at the upcoming class, “�omas Merton’s Message of Hope,” taught by Pastor STEPHEN CORNILS and DR. CURTIS PAULSEN, Professor Emeritus, Augsburg College. In addition to discovering how hope can emerge through the travails of life, you also just might discover an intimate union of God’s Spirit and your authentic, inmost self. �ursdays, Oct 8, 15 & 22, 7-8:30pm, Gronseth Fellowship Hall, West Campus.

• Read Through the Bible Introduction to The Gospels and Acts with Dr. Karoline Lewis Mon 10/12 7-8pm, Mpls Sanctuary. Whether or not you are one of the 1000+ people participating in Read through the Bible, you will enjoy this introduction by DR. KAROLINE LEWIS, (Professor of Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary) to the New Testament Gospels and Acts. No cost.

• Parents Share Discussion – Parenting: The Gift of Saying No to Your Kids Wednesdays 10/14-11/18 9:30-11am, Mpls Rm 394-96 (Note: �is class meets in place of Parents Share). Facilitator: MARILYN SHARPE. Cost $15 (includes book). Childcare available, register in nursery.

• Book Discussion for Women: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Wednesdays 10/14-11/4 9-10am, Mpls Rm 390. CAROL THRONTVEIT facilitates. Cost: $15 (includes book).

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ANNUAL GALAHarvesting Our Blessings for Our Homes Tues 10/20, Pinstripes in Edina. �is fun evening with feature a family-style all-you-can-eat meal, entertainment, silent auction, wine pull / gift card chance, live auction with FRANK VASCELLARO, wish list funding, and more! Proceeds support Mount Olivet Home, Careview, Day Services, and Rolling Acres. Cost: $85 ($45 tax deductible). Registration begins 9/1: www.mtolivet.org or 612.767.2259. Limited seating, register by 10/1. Auction donations: Lori Anderson 612.723.7050 [email protected].

Women’s Fall Dinner: Elizabeth Ries Tues 10/6 6:30pm, Mpls Campus; $15 TICKETS sold at MPLS Lounge and West Info Desk on Sun 9/13 at 8:45am (remaining tickets will be available at the church o�ces). Speaker: ELIZABETH RIES, co-host of KSTP TV’s “Twin Cities Live.” Topic: Urban Farming, Food, and Faith. �e evening will feature a “Farm to Table” menu.

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Youth Meet Your Hi-League Presidents Greetings Mount Olivet! I’m Reece DeVries, the new Mpls Hi-League President. It’s not often that I get to write about myself, so I was a little nervous when Gina DeNucci �rst asked me. �e writing seemed manageable. Selecting a photo would be the hard part. After going through hundreds of digital �les I made a realization. I look like a fool in every single picture. No matter the occasion, whenever the shutter snaps and the �ash goes o� I always look like I’m about to sneeze. It was a di�cult choice to make but I �nally settled on a snapshot and sat down to write. I’m very excited about this coming year. In September, I will be a senior at Je�erson High School in Bloomington. My little brother, Riley, will be a sophomore. As I look forward to my last year of high school, I also look forward to meeting the incoming freshmen. Ninth grade is not only the �rst year of high school, but also the �rst year of Hi-League. It was only a short time ago that I was in their shoes. As a fourteen-year-old I soon came to the conclusion that church was much more fun than class. I hope all ninth-graders at Mount Olivet become involved. I truly believe that my involvement at Mount Olivet has changed my life. I sing in Cathedral Choir, help out with Kid’s Café, attend Hi-League on Sunday nights, and showcase my basketball talent with MO Hoops. All of these activities have given me opportunities to meet new people and make lifelong friends. I have nothing but positive experiences and would love to talk to anyone and answer any questions about becoming more involved. I can’t wait to see all of you, old and new, at Hi-League this year. – REECE DEVRIES

For the past three years, I have been so blessed to be involved in church through the many opportunities available to high school students at Mount Olivet. �is coming year, I am lucky enough to serve as the Hi-League president at the West Campus. Hi-League has been a huge part of my life in high school and I am so excited to continue to be involved at church. My favorite part about going

to church is all the people I continue to meet. It’s fun to get to know people from all di�erent schools and areas because I know I might not have met them without church. Also, all of the youth sta� at Mount Olivet are incredible people who I have grown closer with every year. �is year I am looking forward to seeing all these great people every week at events like Cathedral Choir, Tuesdays with Rolling Acres, and the Sunday night Hi-League events. All of these programs that I’ve been involved in at church have helped me grow as a person, in relationships, and in my faith. I am so blessed to belong to the wonderful community that is Mount Olivet, and I can’t wait to continue to be involved throughout my senior year as the West Hi-League president. – SARAH WEIBEL

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Hi-League (9th-12th Gr) is a social and service program for high school youth. It is a great opportunity for fun and fellowship. Bring your friends! Questions: Billy Johnson 612.767.2214 [email protected].• First Hi-League

Sun 9/13 7-8:30pm, MPLS Campus, Transportation from WEST at 6:30pm back by 9pm. Live music, dunk tank, moonwalk, treats, devotions, and more! �ere will be treats and devotions, too! Cost: $5.

•No Hi-League (Con�rmation Service) Sun 9/20

•Hi-League Stewardship Night Sun 9/27 5-7pm (5pm Dinner, 6pm Holy Communion, 6:30pm Hi-League Devotions), Mpls Campus. Come with your parents or come with your friends.

• Senior Retreat 10/2-10/4, Cathedral of the Pines, Transportation from Mpls. Join us for this amazing retreat at COP for 12th-grade MO members only. Cost: $100. Registration begins 9/13: www.mtolivet.org.

• Pizza Party & COP Video Sun 10/4 7-8:30pm WEST Gronseth Fellowship Hall. Transportation from MPLS at 6:30pm, back by 9pm. Come have a slice of pizza pie, see all your COP friends, and watch a slideshow from COP.

•House Groups Sun 10/11 7-8:30pm, Mpls & West Homes.

• Fall Camp 10/15-10/18, Cathedral of the Pines, Transportation from Mpls. A weekend of spiritual growth, fun, and relaxation. Mount Olivet members. Cost: $150. Lottery opens 9/13: www.mtolivet.org.

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• Junior High Alive: Kick-Off (7th-8th Gr) Wed 9/23, 7-8pm, Mpls Campus. Come join your junior high youth sta� for this fun kick-o� event!

• Screamtown Event (7th-8th Gr) Sat 10/10 6-10:30pm, Screamtown in Chaska, Transportation from Mpls & West. Come get your scare on at the spookiest event of the year! Cost: $20. Register: www.mtolivet.org.

Faith statements�e Con�rmation class of 2015 learned a lot over their two years. Here is what some of them have to say about their faith …I believe that God is not simply a �gure preached in Sunday School, but a parent from above constantly watching over me. A parent that helps pick me up when I am down, a parent that doesn’t yell or scold, but silently teaches through the gifts of others. As a parent, God never gives up on me and is always watching over me. I know that God taught me to be good, and forgives me when I’m not. I know and believe that God is always with me, but it’s up to me to become a person with my soul pointed towards God, and nothing can change my soul. I further believe God will be there to guide me, no matter what, and he will be there for me all my life. – KAIJA JOHNSON

My faith is my salvation. Knowing that God sacri�ced his only Son for our sins, reassures me every day that the Holy Trinity is always with me. Every day I try to live a life that makes Jesus’ death not in vain. �e thought of all my sins being forgiven lifts lots of stress and pressure o� my shoulders and helps me focus on the greater things in life. – JACK RAPINI

“Faith” is a small word, but I never quite understood it before I started Con�rmation. To me, faith is believing in something bigger than myself, always knowing that God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are surrounding me in every moment. Faith is living in the moment with purpose and God in mind. Faith is the feeling that I get when I’m holding hands and praying with my Con�rmation group on Wednesdays. Faith is what helps me get through a rough day, knowing that God is alongside me. Faith is opening my Bible and hearing God’s Word through the scripture. Faith is laughing and sharing stories with my small group. It’s a small word with a big meaning, but I think these two years have really helped me to strengthen my relationship with God, and I’m glad to know that through faith he will always be with me. – ANNA MONARSKI

I believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. �ey are the most important part of my life. God’s love is something I will always have the rest of my life and the one thing that will never leave me. Con�rmation has taught me to be a better person and to keep my faith in God through good and bad. – BEN ELNESS

Join your Junior High Youth Ministry staff (Geoff, Gina, and Zach) for fun events!

Confirmation Key Dates• 7th-Grade Confirmation

Orientations MPLS Wed 9/16 7:15-8pm (following the Stewardship Dinner), Mpls Sanctuary. WEST Wed 9/30 7:15-8pm (following the Stewardship Dinner), West Sanctuary. Registration: www.mtolivet.org.

• Confirmation Rehearsal & Celebration �urs 9/17 6:30pm-8:30pm MPLS Fellowship Hall. For all 9th-grade Con�rmands and parents.

• Confirmation Service Sun 9/20 4pm, Mpls Sanctuary. Con�rmands are to arrive in Fellowship Hall by 3:15pm to line up.

• Confirmation Small Group Leader Training Wed 9/23 7-8pm, MPLS 10/1 Rm 482/486 and WEST Gronseth Fellowship Hall.

• Confirmation Begins Week of 10/4; MPLS Sun 8:45am, Wed 4pm & 7pm; WEST Wed 7pm. Cost: $50 for year. Register: www.mtolivet.org.

Register for Choir Now!Check out www.mtolivet.org for choir rehearsal times, schedules, and registration.

• Chancel Choir (7th-8th Gr) • Cathedral Choir (9th-12th Gr)



Children & Family

C&FM Team Families with infants through 6th-graders are invited to explore their faith, develop friendships, and serve together! Children & Family Ministry contacts:

Tasha Holifield 952.767.1504 [email protected]

Sarah Kleppe 612.767.2245 [email protected]

Heather Melsness 612.767.2285 [email protected]

Mpls Sunday School Open House (3yrs & Pre-K) For our youngest students (3yrs & Pre-K) at the Mpls Campus, we will host an Open House. �is is an informal opportunity to meet your teacher, �nd your classroom, and get to know some new friends.

9am classes Tues 9/8 6-7pm Mpls 10am classes Wed 9/9 6-7pm Mpls 11am classes �ur 9/10 6-7pm Mpls

Register for Choir Now!Mount Olivet is dedicated to a music ministry that strives for excellence and serves members of all ages and abilities. Check out www.mtolivet.org for choir rehearsal times, schedules, and registration. • Cherub Choir (3yrs-5yrs) •Alleluia Choir (K-1st Gr) •Hosanna Choir (2nd-3rd Gr) • Chapel Choir (4th-6th Gr)

God’s PlansEnjoy serving the Lord and he will give you what you want. – PSALM 37:4

“What do you love to do? ... Some long to feed the poor. Others relish teaching … Each of us has been made to serve God in a unique way. …�e longings of your heart, then, are not incidental; they are critical messages. �e desires of your heart are not to be ignored; they are to be consulted.” – Max Lucado

When asked to take a Children & Family Ministry position at church, I couldn’t believe the opportunity. I rejected the position at �rst simply stating, “It wasn’t the right time.” With four kids of my own – two ’tweens and two toddlers – I thought to myself, “�ere’s no way.” However, my husband encouraged me to go for it. He was telling me, without telling me, that I couldn’t ignore this critical message.

After all, working with kids has been my life’s desire. I feel honored to be in ministry here at Mount Olivet working in what I would consider my true vocation. Working with you and your families this past summer has been a blast! Getting to know the children and families that we serve – your stories, each one of them an intricate thread in the tapestry of Mount Olivet. We are a church unlike any other, built on a foundation that is set early within the hearts and minds of our children. I look forward to a year �lled with exciting opportunities and new adventures. Keep coming and keep going God’s way. – HEATHER MELSNESS, CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM

Sunday Church School/The Way Classes Begin Rally Sunday: September 13!Join us at 9, 10, and 11am at Mpls & West: •Nursery (6wks to 3yrs) Paid sta� and volunteers lovingly care for

children. Children who are 3 years old as of September 1, 2015 and are potty trained are invited to enroll in Sunday School.

• Sunday School (3yrs to 4th Gr) Volunteers lead prepared curriculum for students in our classroom areas and large group spaces. Register: www.mtolivet.org.

• The Way / Pre-Confirmation (5th & 6th Gr) Accompanied by our junior high sta� (Geo� Arenson & Zach Spirov), volunteers lead prepared curriculum for students in our large group spaces. Register: wwwmtolivet.org.

Heather Melsness (left) with C&FM Team Summer Intern Amanda Nicklaus playing “Capture the

Flag” at Camp Summer of Service.

Musikgarten (Infants to 3yrs & Caregivers) Fall Classes Begin 9/14, Mpls Campus. Experience the bene�ts of music and movement in the development of your child. For more information about upcoming programs and registration, visit www.mtolivet.org. Questions: Colleen Roess 612.767.2258, [email protected].

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Summer RecapCamp Cheer Kids entering Kindergarten through 2nd grade joined BETTY

LIABRAATEN and ADDIE CAVENDER for Camp Cheer! �e Edina cheerleaders taught the kids two cheers and a dance routine. KATE BELSCHNER,

Gustavus cheerleader, helped the kids make fun crafts. PASTORS

CORNILS, HAMMERSTEN, and KALLAND visited with the kids, talking about teamwork and cooperation.

Camp S.O.S. 5th- and 6th-graders explored Bible stories and discovered real-world ways they could serve others.

King’s Kids Camp was a blast this summer! We started o� July with an overnight camp for students entering 3rd and 4th grade. �en we welcomed students entering 1st and 2nd grade for a day camp! We had fun exploring the beauty of the Conference & Retreat Center, learning about nature, creating fun crafts, swimming in the pool, and making new friends!

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fun crafts.

Overheard“�e kids all seem so happy and I love seeing my son playing with his friends and making new ones! A special thank you to AVERY R. (counselor extraordinaire!), HEATHER MELSNESS, KATE KNUTSON, SARAH KLEPPE, and all the awesome sta� who take such great care of our kids and develop these special programs.” – A DAD OF A CAMP SOS CAMPER VIA THE MOUNT OLIVET CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY EVENTS FACEBOOK PAGE

“I’d like to be a pastor when I grow up.” – CAMP CHEER COUNSELOR

“PASTOR KALLAND? Oh, we are FOR SURE going to have a good time! I love all of his stories!” – A CAMP CHEER COUNSELOR, UPON HEARING THAT PASTOR KALLAND WOULD BE VISITING THAT DAY

Why Cherub Choir?Mount Olivet is known for,

among other wonderful aspects, its exceptional music program. Many of our high school and adult singers have made their way through the ranks of the graded choir program here. But is there more to having a young child in Cherub Choir besides looking cute in the white robes with the red bows?

Plenty more! Many studies have shown the bene�ts of children participating in the joy of listening to and making music, both individually and in a group setting. In connecting children with structured musical experiences before age �ve, we are setting the stage for all sorts of development in those precious little brains. Music is a language, and language is best learned by experiencing it in many di�erent ways. Children naturally move to music and develop their own ways of expression.

Mount Olivet’s Cherub Choir and Musikgarten classes provide foundational spiritual concepts and Bible stories woven throughout the musical learning. Young children (and all of us!) can easily memorize scripture verses and biblical truths when they are set to music. Children of preschool age begin to make connections as they hear and sing about who they are as a child of God and what it means to follow Jesus. I know my involvement in children’s choir at my small town church was foundational for my faith and continued desire to participate in worship.

�ere are many activities you can involve your child in, and many have great bene�ts. But experiencing music in a sacred context can have lifelong (and eternal!) rewards. Check out http://mtolivet.org/music/choirs for information and to register for any of Mount Olivet’s choir o�erings. We look forward to seeing your child this fall! – CINDY BERGSTROM, MINNEAPOLIS CHERUB CHOIR CO-DIRECTOR

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Come and be treated to a traditional Scandinavian dinner, enjoy fellowship,and share inspiration with your pastors and sta�!

Reservations are required for all dinners:RETURN the invitation postcard

ONLINE at www.mtolivet.org and 1-click registration through the My Mt Olivet appIN PERSON at church or by PHONE at 612.926.7651

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TITLE DATE TIME LOCATION

Men's Al-Anon Group 9/1 12noon Mpls

Fairwood Circle 9/1 1pm Mpls

Mental Health Task Force Meeting 9/1 6:30pm Mpls

Prayer & Praise Meet and Greet 9/2 10:30am Mpls

Chair Holy Yoga 9/2 12:15pm Mpls

NAMI Family Support 9/4 6:30pm Mpls

NAMI Connection 9/4 6:30pm Mpls

SW Women’s AA Meeting 9/7 10am Mpls

Prayer Ministry Meeting 9/7 1pm Mpls

Quilting 9/7 6:30pm Mpls

Al-Anon Meeting 9/7 7pm Mpls

AA Meeting 9/7 7:30pm Mpls

Usher Breakfast 9/8 7am Mpls


3-Year-Old & Pre-K Sunday School Open House 9/8 6pm Mpls

MOCW Circle Leader Orientation 9/8 7pm Mpls



Joy Circle 9/9 6:30pm Mpls

Evening Library Book Club 9/9 7pm Petersons


Caregiver/Link Caller meeting 9/10 6:30pm Mpls

Anniversary Celebrations for MOCV and MORA 9/12 1pm Careview

Fall New Member Orientation 9/13 12:30pm Mpls



8-Hour Initial Course AARP Driver Safety 9/14 5pm Mpls

Energy Healing 9/14 6pm Mpls

Stewardship Dinner 9/14 6pm Mpls


Inspiration Circle 9/14 7pm West

Spirit Circle 9/14 7pm Mpls



Victoria Circle 9/15 10am West

Midday Book Club 9/15 11:30am Mpls


Prayer Shawl Meeting 9/15 1pm West



Flicka Circle 9/16 12:30pm Mpls

Olivet Circle 9/16 12:30pm Mpls


Confirmation Orientation 9/16 7:15pm Mpls

Confirmation Celebration & Rehearsal 9/17 6:30pm Mpls

NAMI Family Support 9/18 6:30pm Mpls

NAMI Connection 9/18 6:30pm Mpls

NAMI Education 9/18 6:30pm Mpls

Baptism Class 9/20 8am West

Baptism Class 9/20 9am Mpls

Confirmation Service 9/20 4pm Mpls

Simpson Housing Dinner 9/20 5:30pm Simpson



8-Hour Initial Course AARP Driver Safety Program 9/21 5pm Mpls









Confirmation Small Group Training 9/23 7pm Mpls & West

Junior High Alive Kick Off Event 9/23 7pm Mpls


Stewardship Luncheon 9/25 12noon Mpls

Crafty Ladies Fall Retreat 9/25 3pm MOCRC

Guatemala Mission Trip Information 9/27 8:30am Mpls




Energy Healing 9/28 6pm Mpls


Adopt-A-Grandparent Training 9/28 6:30pm Mpls




4-Hour Refresher Course AARP Driver Safety 9/29 5pm Mpls


Acolyte Training 9/30 4pm Mpls

Stewardship Dinner 9/30 6pm West

Confirmation Orientation 9/30 7:30pm West


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your 2016 pledge commitment, and select

your choice for how to give.

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