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Special Congregational Meeting – Parking Lot Resurfacing

January 18, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. worship service. The purpose of this meeting is to seek congregational approval to move forward with the milling and resurfacing of the remaining portion of the parking lot.

Over the past several weeks, conversations have taken place with members of our congregation and faithful winter visitors to seek leadership support for this important campus improvement. We are grateful to share that over $100,000 in leadership gifts have already been received or pledged toward the project.

Bid estimates are currently being finalized, and the Church Council is confident that we are very close to having the funding necessary to complete the work. With this strong foundation of support, the Council will be bringing a resolution to the congregation to approve moving forward with the project.

This improvement will greatly enhance safety, accessibility, and the overall experience of our church campus. We look forward with excitement to celebrating Easter Sunrise Worship with a smooth, clean, newly paved parking lot, and we trust that continued generosity will help bring this project fully to completion.

All voting members are encouraged to attend and participate in this important decision.

This Month in Mount Olive’s History                                            January Edition

Did you know...?

January has often marked seasons of leadership, renewal, and forward momentum at Mount Olive.

In January 1968, the charter membership roll officially closed, firmly establishing Mount Olive as a growing and committed congregation. Just a few years later, January 1978 welcomed Rev. Bruce Keck as Associate Pastor, reflecting Mount Olive’s expanding ministry needs.

January has also been a time of wider connection to the church beyond our walls. In January 1988, Mount Olive officially became part of the newly formed Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), joining millions of Lutherans nationwide in a shared mission and identity.

More recently, January marked moments of renewal and resilience. In January 2008, Mount Olive held a Service of Recommitment, Unity, and Renewal, following a season of challenge, an important reminder that God continues to heal, restore, and guide His church.

From foundational decisions to fresh starts, January reminds us that God delights in making all things new including His work here at Mount Olive.

Important Dates for 2026

Holiday Office closures for 2026:

·         New Years Day- January 1st

·         President’s Day - February 16th

·         Good Friday (recognized on Monday) - April 3rd

·         Memorial Day - May 25th

·         Independence Day – (recognized on Friday) July 4th

·         Labor Day – September 7th

·         Veteran’s Day – November 11th

·         Thanksgiving & Friday after – November 26th & 27th

·         Christmas Day - December 25th

Special Dates

·         Ash Wednesday – February 18th

·         Season of Lent – February 25th – March 25th

·         Palm Sunday – March 29th

·         Maundy Thursday – April 2nd

·         Good Friday - April 3rd

·         Easter Vigil – April 4th

·         Easter Sunday – April 5th

·         Campformation – June 29th – July 3rd

·         Reformation – October 25th

·         All Saints – November 1st

·         Season of Advent – November 29th – December 20th

·         Christmas Eve – December 24th

January Important dates

·         W.O.W. begins January 13th @ 9am

·         Special Congregational Meeting January 18th @ 11:15am

·         Fellowship’s Game Day January 18th @ 11:45am