Mount Olive Ministries
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Upcoming Events
 
Monday, February 8, 2010
  7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Men's Retreat Planning Meeting
If you are interested in helping to plan the Men's Retreat, then please join us!
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Scouting Night
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of all ages
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM ESL Class
Come study English in a comfortable and effective learning environment! Classes are free to our community.
  9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study
  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Confirmation Gatherings
  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Call Committee Meeting
  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Pulse- JH & HS Youth Group
Pulse is our Junior High and High School Youth Group. We have open gym, music, games and God's Word. Anyone in 7th grade through 12th grade is welcome!
  7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Kidz Connection: Let's Go!
A youth group for 3rd-6th graders. Come join us for a time of games, fun, devotion, and more!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
  9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ESL Class
  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Pastor-led Bible Study
From now until Lent we will be taking a look at the book of Ephesians, all are welcome!
  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
12X12 Meeting. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
  7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Worship Team Rehearsal
  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Men's Meeting. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
Friday, February 12, 2010
  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Memorial Service for Mike Lee
The Memorial Service will take place in the Sanctuary with a Reception to follow in the Multi-Purpose Room.
  5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Valentine's Comedy Night Set-up
  6:15 PM - 8:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Beginner's Information Meeting (30 minutes). Discussion Meeting at 7:00 PM. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Knitter Family Life Group
Saturday, February 13, 2010
  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
  5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Valentine's Comedy Night
This is our annual youth fundraiser for the year. We will be raising money for summer camp and other events for our youth! Come support our youth and enjoy some good food and a live auction.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Traditional Worship
This worship service is built around the great hymns of the faith and significant parts of our Lutheran heritage.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Band-Led Worship
This is a contemporary band-led service. Nursery care is available for children 0-4.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM For Women Only: Growing in Christ
For Women Only: Growing in Christ. All women are welcome to participate in this weekly series. Based on Romans 12:2, "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think."-- LB Through scripture, stories, and discussion women will be enlightened, inspired, and encouraged in the application of God's Word to their lives. Starting at 9:20 in the Library, Sunday January 3rd. Taught by Arlene Kaiser, Ed.D.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Go Fish - Evangelism Class
Go Fish Fishing stories. We've all heard them. "It was this big." "You should have seen the one that got away." People love to tell stories of their fishing adventures. When it comes to faith, however, most people clam up. Why is it we can't talk about what God has done in our lives as naturally as we can spin fishing tales? The sessions of this four-part series includes: We Were All Fish Once, Why Fish?, Fish Guts, Fishing Buddies, Muddy Water, and The One That Got Away.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM JH & HS J.A.M. Session
If you are in 7th-12th grade, come join us in the multi-purpose room to learn more about God's word and how it applies to our everyday life!
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Pastureland
Children ages 3 (potty trained) through 6th grade join is in the Education Wing for Sunday School. We will sing songs, play games, do crafts and eat snacks.
  10:40 AM - 11:40 AM Band-Led Worship
This is a contemporary band-led service. It includes a children's message. Nursery care is available for children 0-4.
  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 50th Anniversary Celebration
  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Monday, February 15, 2010
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board Of Directors Meeting
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Scouting Night
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of all ages
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM ESL Class
Come study English in a comfortable and effective learning environment! Classes are free to our community.
  9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study
  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Call Committee Meeting
  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Pulse- JH & HS Youth Group
Pulse is our Junior High and High School Youth Group. We have open gym, music, games and God's Word. Anyone in 7th grade through 12th grade is welcome!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
  9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ESL Class
  1:15 PM - 5:00 PM Eldercare
Eldercare
  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Dinner
This will be a pot luck soup and salad dinner. See you there!
  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service
  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
12X12 Meeting. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
  7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Worship Team Rehearsal
  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Men's Meeting. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
Friday, February 19, 2010
  6:15 PM - 8:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Beginner's Information Meeting (30 minutes). Discussion Meeting at 7:00 PM. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
  9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Ladies' Craft Day
Join other ladies to work on the craft of your personal craft project.
  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Sunday, February 21, 2010
  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Traditional Worship
This worship service is built around the great hymns of the faith and significant parts of our Lutheran heritage.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Band-Led Worship
This is a contemporary band-led service. Nursery care is available for children 0-4.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM For Women Only: Growing in Christ
For Women Only: Growing in Christ. All women are welcome to participate in this weekly series. Based on Romans 12:2, "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think."-- LB Through scripture, stories, and discussion women will be enlightened, inspired, and encouraged in the application of God's Word to their lives. Starting at 9:20 in the Library, Sunday January 3rd. Taught by Arlene Kaiser, Ed.D.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM JH & HS J.A.M. Session
If you are in 7th-12th grade, come join us in the multi-purpose room to learn more about God's word and how it applies to our everyday life!
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Mo's Cafe
Come and learn about all of the Adult Education offerings that will be coming up over the next few months! We will be meeting in the Multi-purpose Room
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Pastureland
Children ages 3 (potty trained) through 6th grade join is in the Education Wing for Sunday School. We will sing songs, play games, do crafts and eat snacks.
  10:40 AM - 11:40 AM Band-Led Worship
This is a contemporary band-led service. It includes a children's message. Nursery care is available for children 0-4.
  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Monday, February 22, 2010
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Scouting Night
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of all ages
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM ESL Class
Come study English in a comfortable and effective learning environment! Classes are free to our community.
  9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study
  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Call Committee Meeting
  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Pulse- JH & HS Youth Group
Pulse is our Junior High and High School Youth Group. We have open gym, music, games and God's Word. Anyone in 7th grade through 12th grade is welcome!
  7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Kidz Connection: Let's Go!
A youth group for 3rd-6th graders. Come join us for a time of games, fun, devotion, and more!
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Women in Mission
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
  9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ESL Class
  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lenten Service
Our theme for the season of Lent this year is "Prayers of the Passion"
  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
12X12 Meeting. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
  7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Worship Team Rehearsal
  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Men's Meeting. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
Friday, February 26, 2010
  6:15 PM - 8:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Beginner's Information Meeting (30 minutes). Discussion Meeting at 7:00 PM. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Knitter Family Life Group
Saturday, February 27, 2010
  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Sunday, February 28, 2010
  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Traditional Worship
This worship service is built around the great hymns of the faith and significant parts of our Lutheran heritage.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Band-Led Worship
This is a contemporary band-led service. Nursery care is available for children 0-4.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM FocusOn Financial Managment
This is a one-hour workshop put on by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. This workshop takes a broad view moving fast over a broad range of topics including all stages of life. Learn how to identify what you need to do to manage your income, finances, giving, and inheritance. Whether you are worried about paying for your kids college education, or planning for retirement and beyond, this workshop will touch on areas of importance for you.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM For Women Only: Growing in Christ
For Women Only: Growing in Christ. All women are welcome to participate in this weekly series. Based on Romans 12:2, "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think."-- LB Through scripture, stories, and discussion women will be enlightened, inspired, and encouraged in the application of God's Word to their lives. Starting at 9:20 in the Library, Sunday January 3rd. Taught by Arlene Kaiser, Ed.D.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM JH & HS J.A.M. Session
If you are in 7th-12th grade, come join us in the multi-purpose room to learn more about God's word and how it applies to our everyday life!
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Pastureland
Children ages 3 (potty trained) through 6th grade join is in the Education Wing for Sunday School. We will sing songs, play games, do crafts and eat snacks.
  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Monday, March 1, 2010
  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Scouting Night
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of all ages
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM ESL Class
Come study English in a comfortable and effective learning environment! Classes are free to our community.
  9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study
  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Call Committee Meeting
  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Pulse- JH & HS Youth Group
Pulse is our Junior High and High School Youth Group. We have open gym, music, games and God's Word. Anyone in 7th grade through 12th grade is welcome!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
  9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ESL Class
  1:15 PM - 5:00 PM Eldercare
Eldercare
  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lenten Service
Our theme for Lent this year is "Prayers of the Passion' Come and join us!
  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
12X12 Meeting. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
  7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Worship Team Rehearsal
  8:00 PM - 9:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Men's Meeting. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
Friday, March 5, 2010
  Starts at 6:00 PM Confirmation Retreat
  6:15 PM - 8:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Beginner's Information Meeting (30 minutes). Discussion Meeting at 7:00 PM. If you have questions or would like more information contact the AA 24 hour hot line at 408-374-8511 or visit the website at http://www.aasanjose.org/.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
  All Day Event Confirmation Retreat
  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM We Care AA Meeting
Sunday, March 7, 2010
  Ends at 1:00 PM Confirmation Retreat
  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Traditional Worship
This worship service is built around the great hymns of the faith and significant parts of our Lutheran heritage.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Band-Led Worship
This is a contemporary band-led service. Nursery care is available for children 0-4.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Bible Study on Grief
Join Jane Hoffmann and Lorraine Carlee for this look at the topics of grief and sorrow in the Bible. If you have gone through a tragedy recently or hope to be a comfort to someone who has this Bible Study will be a blessing to you.
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM JH & HS J.A.M. Session
If you are in 7th-12th grade, come join us in the multi-purpose room to learn more about God's word and how it applies to our everyday life!
  9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Pastureland
Children ages 3 (potty trained) through 6th grade join is in the Education Wing for Sunday School. We will sing songs, play games, do crafts and eat snacks.
  10:40 AM - 11:40 AM Band-Led Worship
This is a contemporary band-led service. It includes a children's message. Nursery care is available for children 0-4.
  12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Student Leadership Team
The student leaders meet to plan events for the youth as well as learn what it means to be a leader.
  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM We Care AA Meeting

 
Weekly Devotion

Jesus lifts the burden of the law

Mark 3:13-19
by Brian Knitter, Elder

Today we find some numbers in the text. What are these numbers, and what significance did they have in Jewish culture? Also, Jesus finds some disciples. Find out who they were. (read on)


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