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The Olive Branch The Twice-Monthly Newsletter of Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe Street - Sylvania, OH Office 419-882-2077 - Fax 419-824-0213 www.olivetsylvania.org Nathan J. Tuff, Lead Pastor Melissa Micham, Associate Pastor Donna Mens, Director of Faith Formation Shannon Walker, Director of Operations Our Vision: Celebrating the power of the Holy Spirit by inviting all people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Our Three-Fold Mission: ~ Create a safer place for growing, learning, listening and loving ~ Address social issues by focused engagement in community partnerships ~ Make direct connections for learning, mutual support and relief with people around the world February 2, 2020 Presentation of our Lord in the Temple Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Epiphany Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20 Quilts for Lutheran World Relief Olivet quilters meet every Tuesday at 10:30. We invite any interested persons to join us! For more information, please con- tact Carol Leupp at 419-868-6623. Olivet Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Learn what the ELCA is doing around the world. Here is the link where you can subscribe to get the newslet- ter “Global Links:” https://community.elca.org/ globalinks-newsletter-subscribe * Have you heard of “The Bible Project?” This YouTube channel is full of interesting summarizations of each chapter of the Bible, presented in a unique, artistic way. You might want to take a look. February, 2020 Memory Verse: I will praise you, O God, with all my heart. I will tell about all your wonderful works. Psalm 9:1 Do you have a undergrad college student? Please call the church office to get them on the recipient list for care packages. We want every student to know their Olivet family cares about them! “Faith Formation Every Week at Church and Every Night in Every Home” FAITH5 is a powerful framework that deeply con- nects people to God and one another, connects church to home, and connects faith to daily life. When modeled every week at church and practiced every night at home, FAITH5 carries the power to enrich communication, deepen understanding, and promote mental, physical and spiritual health. For in-depth guidance and more information, please visit https://faithink.com/the-faith5-steps The FAITH5™ Steps Step 1: SHARE your highs and lows. What was the best part of your day? What was the worst? Name it. Claim it. Share it with those who love you. Step 2: READ a Bible verse from the week- ly lesson or a story. It’s time to open God’s word and let it come alive for you. Step 3: TALK about how the verse or story might relate to your highs and lows. Unpack the verse a bit. What does it mean in your own words? Step 4: PRAY for one another's highs and lows. Simply talk to God, thank Jesus for the good, and ask the Holy Spirit for guid- ance in specific problems. Step 5: BLESS one another. Make eye and heart contact as you share words of blessing such as “Jesus loves you and so do I.” BIBLE WORKSHOP Saturday, February 8 9:00–11:30 a.m.— Teen Room For grades 3,4 5 or anyone who is interested! Pastor Nate will help you ex- plore your Whirl Study Bible and learn how to navigate among all the books! He’ll lead you on a scavenger hunt and he just might teach you a song to help remember the books in the New Testament! Parents are encouraged to join in the learning and the fun! Please join us for our next gathering on Wednesday, February 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the CLC. Enjoy a wintery program about “Snowflake Bentley” presented by Marilyn Machosky, fellowship with old and new friends, and a delicious lunch prepared and served by Arlene Holtfreter and her excellent crew. Please call the office - 419-882-2077 - to let the cooks know how much food to prepare. We look forward to seeing some new faces in 2020! Pastor Melissa is attending and invites YOU! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to attend this event with other Olivet Women? Register soon at welca.org or use the forms on the bulletin boards. Epiphany Hymn Festival Collingwood Presbyterian Church Sunday, February 2 at 3:00 p.m. 2108 Collingwood Blvd.., Toledo Traditional congregational hymns for the sea- son will be sung by all present with the leader- ship of the church’s Holtkamp organ and a choir of singers from area churches. Secure parking available on Floyd St. adjacent to the church All are welcome! No admission charge. Walkers! While the bikes are stored away, we will walk the trails at Wildwood Metropark at a leisurely con- versational pace, enjoying the new year in the crisp cool winter weather. We will meet at the Metz Vis- itor Center (former horse sta- bles) on Sunday Feb 9 at 3:30 pm. Join us! Please call/text Matt (419-343- 3220) or Nancy (567-202- 5487). Ash Wednesday comes on February 26. Liturgy will be at Noon in the Chapel and 6:45 in the Sanctuary. Pr. Nate will begin a Lenten Bible study on Tuesday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the Teen Room 2020 Olivet Men's Golf League Spring is Right Around the Corner!! We hope you will join us for 18 weeks of golf fun and great fellowship every Mon- day night. We play a match-type format with weekly and season prizes included. The cost for the year includes your cart, all prizes and a end-of-the-season buffet. We can accommodate up to 32 players, so come on out! Sign up with Ric Shock (419-356- 1085) or Barry Shaner (419-708-8561). February 25 ~ 5:30 p.m. Christian Life Center Join us for delicious pancakes and fixin’s. Free will offering goes to our Youth Programs.
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The Olive Branch
The Twice-Monthly Newsletter of
Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe Street - Sylvania, OH
Office 419-882-2077 - Fax 419-824-0213
www.olivetsylvania.org
Nathan J. Tuff, Lead Pastor
Melissa Micham, Associate Pastor
Donna Mens, Director of Faith Formation
Shannon Walker, Director of Operations
Our Vision:
Celebrating the power of the Holy Spirit by inviting all people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus
Our Three-Fold Mission:
~ Create a safer place for growing, learning, listening and loving
~ Address social issues by focused engagement in community partnerships
~ Make direct connections for learning, mutual support and relief with people around the world
February 2, 2020
Presentation of our Lord in the Temple Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
February 9, 2020
Fifth Sunday of Epiphany Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
Quilts for Lutheran World Relief Olivet quilters meet every Tuesday at 10:30. We invite any interested persons to join us! For more information, please con-tact Carol Leupp at 419-868-6623. Olivet Lutheran Church is a member of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Learn what the ELCA is doing around the world. Here is the link where you can subscribe to get the newslet-ter “Global Links:” https://community.elca.org/globalinks-newsletter-subscribe
* Have you heard of “The Bible Project?” This YouTube channel is full of interesting summarizations of each chapter of the Bible, presented in a unique, artistic way. You might want to take a look.
February, 2020 Memory Verse:
I will praise you, O God, with all my heart. I will tell about all your wonderful works.
Psalm 9:1
Do you have a undergrad college student? Please call the church office to get them on the recipient list for care packages.
We want every student to know their Olivet family cares about them!
“Faith Formation Every Week at Church
and Every Night in Every Home”
FAITH5 is a powerful framework that deeply con-nects people to God and one another, connects church to home, and connects faith to daily life. When modeled every week at church and practiced every night at home, FAITH5 carries the power to enrich communication, deepen understanding, and promote mental, physical and spiritual health.
For in-depth guidance and more information, please visit https://faithink.com/the-faith5-steps
The FAITH5™ Steps
Step 1: SHARE your highs and lows. What was the best part of your day? What was the worst? Name it. Claim it. Share it with those who love you.
Step 2: READ a Bible verse from the week-ly lesson or a story. It’s time to open God’s word and let it come alive for you.
Step 3: TALK about how the verse or story might relate to your highs and lows. Unpack the verse a bit. What does it mean in your own words?
Step 4: PRAY for one another's highs and lows. Simply talk to God, thank Jesus for the good, and ask the Holy Spirit for guid-ance in specific problems.
Step 5: BLESS one another. Make eye and heart contact as you share words of blessing such as “Jesus loves you and so do I.”
BIBLE WORKSHOP
Saturday, February 8 9:00–11:30 a.m.— Teen Room
For grades 3,4 5 or anyone
who is interested!
Pastor Nate will help you ex-
plore your Whirl Study Bible and
learn how to navigate among all the books! He’ll
lead you on a scavenger hunt and he just might
teach you a song to help remember the books in
the New Testament! Parents are encouraged to
join in the learning and the fun!
Please join us for our next gathering on Wednesday, February 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the CLC. Enjoy a wintery program about “Snowflake Bentley” presented by Marilyn Machosky, fellowship with old and new friends, and a delicious lunch prepared and served by Arlene Holtfreter and her excellent crew. Please call the office - 419-882-2077 - to let the cooks know how much food to prepare.
We look forward to seeing some new faces in 2020!
Pastor Melissais attending and
invites YOU!Wouldn’t it be wonderful
to attend this event with
other Olivet Women?
Register soon at welca.orgor use the forms on the bulletin
boards.
Epiphany Hymn Festival Collingwood Presbyterian Church Sunday, February 2 at 3:00 p.m. 2108 Collingwood Blvd.., Toledo
Traditional congregational hymns for the sea-son will be sung by all present with the leader-
ship of the church’s Holtkamp organ and a choir of singers from area churches.
Secure parking available on Floyd St. adjacent to the church
All are welcome! No admission charge.
Walkers! While the bikes are stored away, we will walk the trails at Wildwood Metropark at a leisurely con-versational pace, enjoying the new year in the crisp cool winter weather.
We will meet at the Metz Vis-itor Center (former horse sta-bles) on Sunday Feb 9 at 3:30 pm. Join us!
Please call/text Matt (419-343-3220) or Nancy (567-202-5487).
Ash Wednesday
comes on February 26. Liturgy will be at Noon in the Chapel
and 6:45 in the Sanctuary. Pr. Nate will begin a Lenten
Bible study on Tuesday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the Teen Room
2020 Olivet Men's Golf League Spring is Right Around the Corner!!
We hope you will join us for 18 weeks of golf fun and great fellowship every Mon-day night. We play a match-type format with weekly and season prizes included.
The cost for the year includes your cart, all prizes and a end-of-the-season buffet. We can accommodate up to 32 players,
so come on out! Sign up with Ric Shock (419-356-1085) or Barry Shaner (419-708-8561).
February 25 ~ 5:30 p.m.
Christian Life Center
Join us for delicious
pancakes and fixin’s. Free will offering goes to our Youth Programs.
Meal Train for New Parents Call Jill Hepner, 517-918-1612,
to help provide meals or if you have a need.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
We welcome all children to join
us for Bible learning at Olivet.
Spark is for children
ages 3-2nd grade
Club 345 is
for children in
grades 3, 4 & 5.
Children begin in worship with their Families, then
are dismissed to classes after the pastor’s time
with Kids of the Kingdom. They return in time for
Holy Communion.
Frolic meets Sunday, February 2 at 10:15 and
Wednesday, February 5 at 9:15
in the Teen Room. Join other families on Sunday or
Wednesday with your infants and
toddlers to age 3 for a time of Bi-
ble Story and play!
Join a Bible Study /Discussion Group!
For Women Tuesdays at 9:30 am —Teen Room
Women interested in Bible study are welcome to come. Questions? Call Carol Leupp—419-868-6623.
For All Adults Sundays at 10:10 am —Adult Ed. Room
This group meets Sundays between services. We use the Upper Room devotional booklet available at church. All are welcome to join us!
Can You Help With Some Needs?
Daily Bread is looking for vol-unteers to help do laundry this coming year, just dish towels and aprons. We ask that you
pick a month between March and December and pick up the laundry on Wednesday night or Thurs-day morning. Return it to the kitchen by Sunday.
We do NOT need plastic containers or bags for the time being. Thanks!
Kid's Table Volunteers Needed! We have a "kid's table" each week where a volunteer sits with the children and plays games or does other activities (all provided). This allows their parents/guardians a chance to have adult conversation. We could use one or two more persons to be a part of the rota-tion. You arrive at 5 pm for set-up and stay until approximately 6:30 pm. If you have questions about this important Daily Bread ministry, contact Sue Davis at 419-472-1926
Body Shop February 21-23 Make plans to go!
Faith & Family Night at The Walleye Game!
Sunday, March 1 This is a very special
evening where you can meet Walleye players who will share their experienc-
es with their faith.
Call the church office for tickets 419-882-2077
Tickets are $17. Reservations must be made by February 2 to sit with Olivet folks. Checks payable to Olivet can be placed in the offering basket Feb. 2
On the day of the game, meet at Olivet at 3:00 or Huntington at 3:30. Open skate after the game!
February 2 High school youth and parents of all junior
high and high school students join BODY SHOP for lunch.
High schoolers then split off with Rebecca, while parents explore what it’s like to share
faith in the home - the “Faith 5.”
The Prayer Shawl Ministry team will meet Feb. 10 in the Atrium from 7-8 p.m. We are a small group looking for others who knit or crochet and who would like to be a part of this worthwhile ministry. Although we work on shawls at our meet-ings, shawls are mostly made at home Easy pat-terns and yarn are available at our meetings. Contact the church office to obtain a free shawl for anyone in need of the comfort of a prayer shawl.
Fleece and Yarn Needed If you have any fleece or yarn left over from your projects. the Prayer Shawl Ministry team could use it to make scarves, mittens, and hats for the homeless. Please bring your donations to the church office, or contact Joyce Barger at 419-266
Do You Like to Play EUCHRE?
The Olivet Euchre League in-vites you to join them on the second Thursday of every month in the Teen Room at 7:00 p.m. You may bring a snack to share if you like, but it’s not necessary. All skill levels are welcome!
Come join us on Thursday, February 13.
Join Pastor Melissa and Other Olivet Members!
for the annual HOT COCOA RUN/WALK
Saturday, February 15 ~ 9:00 a.m.
Registration starts at 7:30am, walk starts at 9:00 am.
The 1 Mile Walk ($20) will be around Olander Lake. The first 50 walkers receive a finishers ribbon.
The 5K Run ($30) will start at the Nederhouser Building, and finish in Olander Park. The first 275 5K Run finishers will receive a finishers medal.
Proceeds will go to youth programs in our com-munity for the prevention of drug and alcohol use.
Hot Cocoa with marshmallows/whipped cream and snacks will be available after the race/walk in the Nederhouser Community Hall.
Register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Sylvania/HotCocoa5k
Mark your calendar! Vacation Bible School
June 15-19, 2020
Sunday 2 9:00 AM Worship - Sanct. w/SPARK & Club 345
10:10 AM Frolic - TR
10:10 AM Adult Bible Study-Ad Ed Room
11:00 AM The Vine-CLC w/SPARK & Club 345
Noon Body Shop-CLC
Monday 3 SANCTUARY CARPET INSTALL ALL WEEK
Tuesday 4 9:30 PM Ladies Bible Study-A
10:30 AM Quilting-Ad Ed Room
5:30-9:30 Rejoice/Jubliee Handbell Rehearsal-Sanct.
Wednesday 5 9:15 AM Frolic - TR
5:15 PM Daily Bread Meal -CLC
6:45 PM Worship-Chapel
7:30 PM Olivet Choir - Choir Room
Thursday 6
Friday 7
Saturday 8 9am-11:30 3rd Grade Bibles - Teen Room
Sunday 9 9:00 AM Worship - Sanct. w/SPARK & Club 345
10:10 AM Adult Bible Study-Ad Ed Room
11:00 AM The Vine-CLC w/SPARK & Club 345
Monday 10 7:00 PM Prayer Shawl-A
7:45 PM Music Staff-TR
Tuesday 11 11:00 AM Grief Support -A
9:30 PM Ladies Bible Study-A
10:30 AM Quilting-Ad Ed Room
7:00 PM Bookworms-TR
5:30-9:30
pm Rejoice/Jubliee Handbell Rehearsal-Sanct.
Wednesday 12 10:00 AM New Life-CLC
2:00 PM Global Team-TR
5:15 PM Daily Bread Meal -CLC
6:45 PM Worship-Chapel
7:30 PM Olivet Choir - Choir Room
Thursday 13 7:00 PM Council-CLC
9:00 AM > OCNS Book Fare -AE overnight
10:45 AM Grandparents/Valentine party-CLC
Friday 14 10:45 AM Grandparents/Valentine party-CLC
9:00 AM > OCNS Book Fare -AE
Saturday 15
Sunday 16 9:00 AM Worship - Sanct. w/SPARK & Club 345
10:15 AM Bible Study- Ad Ed Room
11:00 AM The Vine - CLC w/SPARK & Club 345
Noon Body Shop
Monday 17 NO OCNS
Tuesday 18 9:30 AM Ladies Bible Study
10:30 AM Quilting-Ad Ed Room
6:30 PM Holey Knitters-AE
Wednesday 19 5:15 PM Daily Bread Meal -CLC
6:45 PM Worship-Chapel
7:30 PM Olivet Choir - Choir Room
Thursday 20
Friday 21 Synod Young Adult Retreat Fri-Sat. am Satuday 22
