Olive Branch Newsletter
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Our monthly newsletter gives you a glimpse of all the things happening at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. You can click on any of the links to the left, read online or download it and print it off if that is easier for you.
Special Congregational Meeting – March 30th
All members are invited to attend a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, March 30, in the Sanctuary immediately following the 10:00 AM service.
The purpose of this meeting is to approve the revised amendments to our church constitution.
Many thanks!
Beautification Ministry: Enhancing Our Church Campus
Mount Olive’s newly formed Beautification Ministry has begun its mission to create a more welcoming and visually inspiring church campus. Led by Barb Hanson, this dedicated group is focused on enhancing the beauty of our shared spaces—separate from the Property Board, but working in harmony to uplift our surroundings.
Their first completed project transformed a once-rocky area near the Columbarium with carefully placed pavers, bringing both charm and tranquility to the space. As Bud Hawkins aptly put it, “The campus should be more warm and friendly”—a vision this ministry is eager to fulfill.
With new projects on the horizon, we invite everyone to support this meaningful effort. Whether through hands-on participation or financial contributions, every gift helps create a more beautiful environment for all to enjoy.
Donations are always welcome—thank you for helping us make Mount Olive a place of inspiration and grace!
White Burro Sale 2025
This year: Proceeds from the sale will be disbursed to Havasu Community Health Foundation (HCHF) and any remaining items will be donated to local charities.
Welcome Pastor Dan Paulson!
Pastor Dan Paulson, our visitation Pastor would like to reach out to anyone in our congregation who would like a visit, especially if they have ‘good coffee’ ! Please consider giveing him a call to schedule a visit and discuss the newest topic coming up in March or midweek lent worship!
MIDWEEK WORSHIP THEME: Breaking the Silence
Author and theologian, Henri Nouwen writes: "Nobody escapes being wounded. We are all wounded people, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. The main question is not, 'How can we hide our wounds', so we don't have to be embarrassed, but 'How can we put our woundedness in the service of others?' When our wounds cease to be a source of shame, and become a source of healing, we have become wounded healers."
Mt. Olive Lenten services will, in the midst of "Holden Evening Prayer", offer personal stories of life circumstances that affect mental health. We gather as a community to "break-the-silence" as we share our struggles, help heal our wounds, and be strengthened and inspired, beloved children of God. We invite your presence at our noon or evening services, beginning March 12.