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Mt Olive News

6/1/2023

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Mt. Olive Blessing Bag Ministry will be resuming service on Wednesday, June 7, after a short pause, and will be serving on Wednesdays only. If you enjoy serving others, please join us as we pack and distribute Blessing Bags every Wednesday at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 3100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dress for work and the weather, and be prepared to make new friends.
       
  •  9:30 - 11:00 AM Pack Bags
  • 11:00 - 1:00 PM Distribute Bags
 
For the month of June, we are requesting donations of Single-Serve Fruit Juice (Capri-sun or similar) for the Blessing Bags. Men’s and women’s gently used, and new jackets, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, pants, socks, shoes, and underwear (new only) are needed year-round with a special need for men’s clothing and shoes. They may be left in the red wagon in the narthex. Or donations of any amount are always greatly appreciated and can be made online at clcdallas.org or by check/cash to CLC annotated with “Mt. Olive Food Pantry.” For questions or more information, please contact Sharon Karol at skarol@clcdallas.org. ​
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5-14-23 Readings

5/10/2023

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READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY
Acts 17:22-31
Paul’s message to the Athenians
Psalm 66:8-20
Bless our God, you people; let the sound of praise be heard. (Ps. 66:8)
1 Peter 3:13-22
The days of Noah, a sign of baptism
John 14:15-21
Christ, our advocate


OVERVIEW​
Not Orphaned
​“I will not leave you orphaned,” Jesus promises us in today’s gospel. God is not some ruthless heavenly spectator judging us as on reality television, relishing our failures, wishing to exchange us for a better or more attractive child, no curmudgeonly “Daddy Warbucks” in the sky. Instead, God comes to love us in Jesus, singularly loving and accepting, seeking our trust and promising to be ever-present with us in the Holy Spirit. This Holy Advocate moves us even when we don’t recognize its power, even when it seems “an unknown God” (Acts 17:23). Though we might battle essential loneliness, we have not been abandoned.

Many life experiences can leave us feeling orphaned or abandoned. Family can ease that feeling but also magnify it if our family relationships are strained or if our families live far away. Think of those in your congregation who count deployed soldiers among their loved ones in recent years or construction workers and tradesmen who need to live in hotels far away from their families to keep making money for their families in the current challenging economy. The Internet, webcams, Skype, and social networking can link people across the miles. Still, it can further aggravate loneliness and isolation when these substitute for real intimacy in our highly connected world. How do we experience this loneliness and this longing for home and belonging? How does Jesus’ promise that he will not leave us orphaned speak to these real-life concerns?

When Jesus makes this string of promises in John 14, saying that he will remain with us in the Holy Spirit as our Advocate, it’s hard to envision how this support comes to us sometimes. When we do not see or hear those we love, the simple gifts Jesus offers in body and blood, bread and wine shared with actual warm neighbors, have great power. Even when life keeps delivering bad news about how far apart we are from one another and how broken our relationships are, “I will not leave you orphaned” is the godly reassurance that we are not alone.
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5-7-23 Sermon

5/8/2023

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4-30-23 Sermon

5/1/2023

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Mt. Olive News

4/26/2023

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On Wednesday, it was another busy day at Mt. Olive when volunteers distributed 300 Blessing Bags (lunch bags) before 1 PM. We also distributed over 130 clothing items. Thanks to our faithful donors for your continued support - you are an important part of this ministry! 
 
For May, we are requesting food donations of Vienna Sausages for the Blessing Bags. Men’s and women’s gently used and new jackets, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, pants, socks, shoes, and underwear (new only) are needed year-round with a special need for men’s clothing and shoes. They may be left in the red wagon in the narthex. Or donations of any amount are always greatly appreciated and can be made online at clcdallas.org
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Music Ministry

4/25/2023

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Happy Easter! What a powerful Holy Week we had this year. Many thanks to those who helped us make the Holy Week services so meaningful! Special thanks to Betsy Lintel, who led us on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

On 
April 21, we gathered in honor of Scott Kludt to share more stories, watch his videos, listen to his recordings, and perform some of his favorite hymns. It was beautiful to see so many people there. Scott's dedication to church and music ministry was remarkable. He'll always be with us through his audio and video recordings, which are all now a part of CLC archives.

On 
April 30, we will hold our first-ever Youth Music Concert at CLC. Hearing so many young and talented musicians share their music with us is a joy. I want to thank my Dallas colleagues who will help put this beautiful program together and bring so many guests to CLC.

Have you considered singing in the choir, ringing bells, or leading worship as a soloist or cantor? All are welcome; no professional skills are required. Contact me or the church office if you are interested in our worship-leading opportunities. Join our ministry, and let's glorify God in our music!

Wednesday worship continues at 6:30 PM, led by Vicar Kristen. Please consider participating in these special midweek services. And keep reading our weekly emails and bulletins for future events and announcements.

Many thanks to Sanctuary Choir, Colleen Oates, Romali Fernando, Brad Spellicy, Betsy Lintel, Don Rowland, Suzanne Dunkleberg, Julia Smith, Brandon Parsons, Ashley Mahon, and Samantha Morton for their beautiful musical offerings in April! And Sergio Peña for monitoring our live stream services, and Gary Haschke for sound engineering! God Gets the Glory!

Prayers to all in need: Our church and all other churches, all countries and nations, and people who struggle with conflict and division, people in poverty, those dealing with health issues, and those searching for truth and spirituality and love.

"Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us." (Martin Luther)

Blessings,

Dr. Hando Nahkur
​Director of Music

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M & M'S – PAINTING Class

4/19/2023

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We met at the church on Monday, April 17. We had a fun evening of watercolor painting led by our artist-in-residence, Barbara Bierman. We painted a simple winter scene to take home. Our friends from Mt. Olive joined us for painting, fun, and fellowship.
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Mt. Olive News

4/19/2023

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From the annals of history

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Food Pantry
“Frances Byrd Horn of Plenty”
​Mission: To follow Christ’s directives to feed the hungry.

“It might interest you to know that:
  • The first “hunger pantry” ever to open in Dallas was founded by Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in 1967 to serve the needy from all around the metroplex by providing bags of groceries to the hungry.
  • In October of 1999, under the leadership of Pastor Ralph Gipson, the current food pantry was given the name “Frances Byrd Horn of Plenty” in memory of Ms. Frances Byrd, who operated the 1967 pantry.
  • Mt. Olive Food Pantry has a two-pronged approach to combating hunger in Zip Codes 75210 and 75215 in the Fair Park Area – serving the homeless and hungry with a healthy luncheon “snack pack” and providing struggling families with a supply of nutritious groceries.
  • Providing quality food in abundant quantities to those who would otherwise be hungry, especially the elderly, are priority reasons why ten congregations, eight businesses and organizations, 20 patrons, and 40 dedicated volunteers form the backbone of Mt. Olive Food Pantry.
  • Homeless/hungry people may come every Wednesday, but they only receive a sack lunch, and once a month, hygiene items are provided when available. No criterium is necessary to be served. 
A generous man will himself be blessed for he shares his food with the poor. 
“Proverbs 22:9”
Christ Lutheran, a partner of many decades and many caring people, is making a difference. Today, Mt. Olive’s Frances Byrd Horn of Plenty Food Pantry continues to provide food and inspiration for those in need. The pantry served almost 14,000 Blessing Bags (lunch bags) in 2022, and the need continues to grow. Approximately 300-450 blessing bags are distributed weekly and can be picked up on foot or drive-through.

If you enjoy serving others, please join us as we pack and distribute Blessing Bags every 
Wednesday at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 3100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Dress for work and the weather, and be prepared to make new friends! 
           9:30 to 11:00 AM Pack Bags 11:00 to 1:00 PM Distribute Bags

Thanks to our faithful donors for your continued support - you are a very important part of this ministry!

​For 
May, we are requesting food donations of Vienna Sausages for the Blessing Bags. They may be left in the red wagon in the narthex. Or donations of any amount are always greatly appreciated and can be made online at clcdallas.org or by check/cash to CLC annotated with “Mt. Olive Food Pantry.” 
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TEXAS RAMP PROJECT

4/19/2023

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"Building Freedom for the Homebound"

Have you ever changed a life in a single day? The Texas Ramp Project does it hundreds of times a year by building wheelchair ramps for older adults and others with mobility issues who can't afford to buy one! In a few hours last Saturday morning, CLC volunteers Teri Kuhlman, Jeff Uhri, Ron Palomares​, Mike Macho, David Kuhlman, Peter Kowalczyk, and Andreas Bremer had a successful ramp build constructing a 24' ramp for a young girl with mobility issues.

Stay tuned for the next ramp build date, and join in on the fun and fulfillment of giving freedom to folks with mobility issues!
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North Dallas Shared Ministries - Service Day

4/19/2023

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Saturday, May 13th
9:00 AM-Noon 

Please join us for a half day of fun and some work at North Dallas Shared Ministries, CLC’s new partner in ministry!

We will take a tour of NDSM’s headquarters, learn more about their ministry in the Dallas area, and provide some labor in the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry.

Since 1983, NDSM has provided food and clothing assistance to low-income families and seniors in crises. Today NDSM is a growing creative agency staffed by volunteers and partnering with 47 area churches.  
Christ Lutheran Church is the newest church to partner with NDSM.

NDSM provides the following services at no cost to its clients and patients:  

  • Basic and supplemental food assistance programs
  • Rent and utility assistance
  • Medical and dental care for adults and children
  • Mental health counseling
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Adult ESL classes
  • School supplies and uniforms
  • Clothes Closet
  • Tax Preparation Assistance
  • Eye exams and glasses

We have already had a successful “Diaper Drive” for the benefit of NDSM and look forward to working with them in more ways to assist our Dallas neighbors.

North Dallas Shared Ministries | 2875 Merrell Road | Dallas TX 75229 | 214-358-8700 WWW.NDSM.OR


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