Here are some graphs and charts that summarize stewardship at Mount Olive during 2020. Please click the previous link to download your copy.

Everyone who is thankful for what Jesus did for us on the cross surely wants to serve Him. Even if you are home bound, you can pray, make phone calls, etc. Help us find a job, task, or role that suits your talents and interests by downloading this form and returning it to the Church Office or to Connie Townsend at roonie@cox.net. 

Your Mount Olive Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2021-22 academic year. Applications must be submitted and postmarked by March 15, 2021. Remember, that (i) high school seniors, (ii) current college and vocational school attendees, and (iii) adults seeking to further their education may apply. Please click the following link for eligibility, other information, and applications.

As positive cases of COVID-19 rise in the Omaha area we encourage you to worship with us remotely. Sunday Worship will continue but if you have symptoms, are in contact with anyone with symptoms, or are in a high risk category please stay home and follow along on our YouTube channel. We will not sing any part of the service. Wednesday night services will continue.

As winter weather is unpredictable, please keep in mind that church operations may be impacted. Monday through Thursday, if conditions are difficult, call the church office before stopping by to make sure the office is open. Likewise, if it seems possible that worship may be cancelled due to weather conditions, check one of the following sources for notification-Mount Olive’s Facebook page or Mount Olive Weather Notification Group on Facebook, our website www.mountoliveomaha.com, a special edition of our Mount Olive Weekly email or local news stations. Remember that your safety is more important than your attendance. Please speak to Mikale Townsend, Jr. or one of the other lay ministers if you have questions.

Getting from Here to There

Using Pastor Meyer's milestones toward calling a new resident pastor, here's an update. The Call Committee has narrowed the list of call candidates provided by President Snow to four individuals which they will contact. You may download a brief biography of these four pastors.

1. “Round His Feet” Group Meetings (Completed)
2. Interim Task Force’s Report on Group Meeting Conclusions (Completed)
3. Call (Nominating) Committee (Completed)
4. Town Hall Meeting and Interim Task Force Presentation  (Completed)
5. District Self-Study Surveys  (Completed)
6. Pre-Call Meeting with President Reverend Snow (rescheduled to August 5) (Completed)
7. Call Candidates Obtained from Congregation and President Snow (Completed)
8. Call Committee Vets Candidates (Completed)
9. Voters Call Meeting (Completed February 7, 2021)
10. Issuance of Call & Candidate’s Response (Call has been issued to Rev. Paul F. Albers, Concordia Lutheran Church, Vermillion, SD)

• Overdue rent or mortgage to avoid eviction or foreclosure
• Utility costs to prevent shutoff
• Basic needs items, including groceries, formula, diapers, personal hygiene products, and household cleansers
• Purchase of one smartphone and/or tablet per household to enable telehealth access or for school-aged youth to access online school platforms.

if you know of anyone who might need any of the above help in Omaha or anywhere in the State of Nebraska, please assist them by downloading and referring them to one of the information sheets in English or in Spanish. 

Rev. Dr. Bill Moorhead was officially installed as Mount Olive's Part-Time Pastor pursuant to the call from our congregation which he accepted in August. Nebraska District President Snow preached and presided over the installation ceremony. Pastor Eddie Mekasha, Immigrant Ministry Pastor at St. Mark Lutheran Church, and Pastor Peter Gatkuoth of the Sudanese Evangelical Lutheran Church participated in a ceremonial laying on of hands. Witnesses included Mount Olive's worshipers and Pastor Moorhead's worship guests: his wife, Martha; daughter, Sarah; son-in-law, Jarvis; and granddaughter, Zoie. Let us all thank God for His grace in bringing Pastor Moorhead to lead us through the Word and the Sacraments. 

Sunday morning Bible class continues, led by our own Pastor Bill Moorhead. The class begins at 10:15 AM with sharing, celebrations, and prayer. Then Pastor Moorhead will share insights on the Gospel lesson for that Sunday.

You may also Join via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3912069426

If you need a password, it's our Savior's name (with a capital "J") …<smile>

We are excited to announce that Pastor Moorhead is beginning a new Wednesday morning Bible class on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM. It will be held in Luther Hall. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. Usually he will direct our focus to the upcoming Old Testament reading. If possible, this class will be streamed live and recorded for later viewing on Mount Olive's YouTube page.

• Call Candidates Obtained from Congregation (if any) and President Snow
• Call Committee Vets Candidates
• Voters Call Meeting
• Issuance of Call & Candidate’s Response