The Loop. Readings for March 16/17: Jer. 26:8-15 Phil. 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 Readings for March 23/24: Ezek. 33: Cor. 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9

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1 The Loop Jesus weeps. His heart is broken. He longs to gather God's children together. Like the prophets of old, He laments over the unbelief He sees in the place where saving faith should be most evident: Jerusalem. "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem.... How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not!" (Luke 13:34). Both back in the day and in our own day, many people refuse to be gathered to Jesus, even as He willingly and mercifully offers His life for all. This reality breaks Jesus' heart, and it should break ours also. Nevertheless, there is good news: the rejection of the multitudes never deters the faithfulness of our Savior. He is relentless in His pursuit of sinners, longing to see them in the place where He gathers us in grace and fills us with forgiveness. That place is right here! Right here and now, Jesus invites you to come to Him. So we gather together as the children of God under the wings of our living and loving Savior! Readings for March 16/17: Jer. 26:8-15 Phil. 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 Readings for March 23/24: Ezek. 33: Cor. 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Pearl Johnson, Alison Winslow, Ruby Trebing, Debbie Wert, Leone Schonack, Muriel Heller, Melissa Armstrong, Norbert Strecker Laurie, friend of Susan Shellenberger, who is now cancer-free, that her faith in the Lord may grow Healing for Jane Henninger, suffering from shingles Christine Krueger, recovering from surgery Healing for Vicki Woodcook, sister of Priscilla Maly, undergoing chemo Glory Circle will meet at the home of Phyllis Eifler on Thursday March 14th at 7 PM 1/9

2 Strength and healing for Lynn and Carol, sister and brother of Darlene Ommen Strength and healing for Pete, who cares for his mother with dementia, as he faces more surgeries from blood clots in his legs Peace and comfort for Anita McWhirter, moving to assisted living Dennis Mathies, cousin of Pat Sowl, experiencing complications from double lung transplant Healing for Vivian Bodenhamer, niece of Mike and Karen Dunkel, in the hospital Praise and thanksgiving from Jeremy and Yvonne Bodemann at Yvonne's pregnancy Strength and healing for Bev Cobb Gary and his family at his father's passing Healing for John Belier, recovering from surgery Elizabeth, daughter of John and Rita Belier, having health problems and another heart procedure on April 16 Join us for a meal along with the midweek Lenten services. March 20, 27, April 3, 10 10:30 AM and 7 PM Lunch at 11:30 AM Dinner at 5:30 PM Bible study 4 PM Saturdays March 17th - Nursing Home Visit and Craft April 13th - Easter Egg Hunt April 14th - Sing for Palm Sunday 2/9

3 May 19th - Last Day of Sunday School Celebration The donation box is located in the coat closet in the Narthex. Cherry Creek Nursing Center Flower Pot Decorating, Planting and Delivery March 17 9:30am Come join us during the Sunday School hour as we decorate flower pots and plant flowers. The Jr and Sr Youth will deliver later that morning. 3/9

4 Saturday March 16th at 9:30 AM in the Library! Aurora Interfaith Needs for March are: Soap (dish and laundry) Place all donations in the blue container in the coat closet by the Narthex. (You don't need to give every month. Please give when you can, what you can.) Thank you for all your donations. The Wanderers Day Trips On TUESDAY, MARCH 19 the Wanderers trek to the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Conven on Center which opened December 18, 2018 with 1501 rooms, seven LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MARCH 23 after the 5 o'clock service SUNDAY, MARCH 24 between services Come and enjoy cookies and a beverage while exploring everything in the library. There are books and references for everyone. Famous authors, local legends, books for all ages, and resource material. There are adult fiction, non-fiction, children's, family, teens, religions from around the world, devotions, grieving, caregiving, Bibles, resources for Bible studies for men and women, and much more. Come check it out! You have check out privileges! 4/9

5 restaurants and bars, and 1400 new jobs. We depart Mt. Olive Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. and return approximately 2:00 p.m. Cost: $3.00 for transporta on. Lunch is on your own at Old Hickory Steakhouse, Mountain Pass Sports Bar, Vista Montagne, the Rockies Marketplace, etc. Back by popular demand - The 25th annual "Gallery of Living Art" returns to Colorado Springs First Lutheran Church at 1515 N. Cascade Ave. The Wanderers will board a motorcoach for the journey south on SATURDAY, APRIL 6 at 10:00 a.m. with lunch at the Great Wolf Lodge before the 2:00 p.m. performance. You may choose to eat at Barnwoods, Hungry as a Wolf, or BucketsIncredible Craveables. Return approximately 5:30p.m. Cost: $25.00 includes transporta on, driver's gratuity, and contribu on to the church. Please prepay by March 10 with a check payable to Mt. Olive Lutheran church and designated for "April 6 Wanderers". March 30th - DLY Group Extreme Challenge April 13th - Easter Egg Hunt April 19th - Serve Easter Breakfast May 19th - Last Day of Sunday School June 24th-28th - Vacation Bible School March 4/3/2019 Beneath a Scarlet Sky April 5/1/2019 The Accidental Mark T Sullivan A.J. Baime MOUNT OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH YOUTH EVENT 5/9

6 President May 6/5/2019 Winter Garden Kristin Hannah EXTREME CHALLENGE March 30 th 2019 (Time- TBD) Preschool registration is open! Contact Kristi for information: com Young at Heart The Lutheran Chorale Spring Concert March 30th & 31st The Lutheran Chorale will be presenting "St John's Passion" by Bob Chilcot On Saturday, March 30th at 7:30 PM at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village, and again at Sunday, March 31st at 3:00 PM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood. A free will donation will be collected as well as non-perishable can goods to support Metro Caring food bank. for more 6/9

7 The Loop Wednesday, April 10 11:30 a.m., Potluck Lunch in the Fellowship Hall Pastor Harmon has suggested the program. Our speaker will be Pastor Wohletz from Christ Lutheran Church, Denver. He will speak on the serious but timely topic of "Assisted Suicide." Come hear this important talk, plus enjoy fellowship and good food. information visit: Mount Olive Lutheran Church April 13 th 2019 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! BUNKO BRUNCH Saturday April 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM Mount Olive Children's Ministry is requesting donations for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. We are in need of plastic eggs, individually wrapped candy, prizes, stickers or erasers, and other small items that can be stuffed into plastic eggs. We are also in need stuffed bunnies, gift cards, fun food items, games or any other fun item to be added to our gift basket that will be 7/9

8 Office Hours: M-Th: 8-4 Fri: 8-1 raffled. Please return items to the donation box located in the church lobby. Thank you so much! Mount Olive Lutheran Church MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR VBS! JUNE 24-28, 2019! CONTACT NANCY FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER! 8/9

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