2024-2025 Bible Class & Sunday School
Politics is Driving Me Crazy
How should a Christian respond to the present political climate? How can a Christian find hope even when he or she is overwhelmed by the rhetoric of social media posts that leave the average constituent frustrated and saying, “Enough already!” This Bible study will offer a note of calm as it reminds us that we are citizens of two kingdoms, each with a different role and a different agenda. Whether you lean red or lean blue, this study will help you appreciate the separation of church and state and how we as Christians can best serve our fellow Americans.
Leader: Pastor Raasch
Date: Sundays, beginning September 8th
Time: 9:15-10:15 am
Place: Commons
Miss a lesson? Can’t make it in person? Listen and download study guides here >
The Last Impression: A look at the Conclusions of Various Epistles
They say that an interesting and attention grabbing introduction is very important for successful communication in speaking or writing. The beginnings of New Testament epistles are interesting because the whole letter is often outlined in a couple of sentences. The end, however, is the final say, the last impression the writer gets to leave upon the reader. In this Bible study, we’ll see what teachings the writer wanted to underscore, what godly advice needed to be passed on last minute, and who should hear valuable words of commendation.
Leader: Pastor Gawel
Date: Sundays, beginning September 8th
Time: 9:15-10:15 am
Place: Sanctuary
Miss a lesson? Can’t make it in person? Listen and download study guides here >
A Family Growing in Christ
This class gives a basic introduction to what the Bible and Mount Olive teach, along with a chance for you to ask questions, develop relationships with other people and the pastor. It serves as the path to membership at Mount Olive but is also a newly written class that serves as a great review for Mount Olive members. This class will meet on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings with the same session being taught on both of those days to give people the flexibility to attend whichever session best fits their schedule.
Leader: Pastor Priewe
Date/Time: Thursdays, Sept. 5th , 6:00 pm; OR: Sundays, Sept. 8th , 9:15 am
Place: Lower-level Conference Room
The Life of Moses
This look at God’s Old Testament prophet will trace the main themes of Moses’ life, his faithfulness to God’s call and God’s hand in his work to deliver his people, Israel, from their slavery in Egypt. As we meet together in God’s Word, we will find similar themes playing themselves out in our own lives, as we are reminded that we live and thrive by the promises of God who has rescued us from sin and daily delivers us from its deadly snares.
Leader: Pastor Zank
Date: Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 11th
Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Place: Commons
Miss a lesson? Can’t make it in person? Listen and download study guides here >
Life Groups: Applying God’s Word to Life
Are you looking for connection and encouragement from Christian friends at Mount Olive? Mount Olive can feel like a big place. Life Groups offer the opportunity to grow closer to God and other believers as we strive to be A Family Growing in Christ. These groups, led by Mount Olive members, center around a discussion of the weekly sermon while also emphasizing the chance to get to know each other better. Mount Olive offers many groups meeting at various times and locations, in person or online, in homes or at church. We are looking for new groups to form. Meeting space is available. Scheduling is flexible. Groups are kid-friendly. Please reach out to your pastors if you would like to form or find a group.
Men’s Bible Study
Where does a man go to grow in his role as a Christian husband, father, man of God? Where can he be intellectually challenged, spiritually fed and genuinely encouraged in a fun informed atmosphere? The answer: Mount Olive’s Men’s Bible Study. This fall we’ll be going through the video and discussion series “Stepping Up; A Call to Courageous Manhood”. Before you do anything else on Friday, stop in to recharge your batteries with your brothers in Christ.
Leader: Paul Kolell
Date: Fridays, beginning September 6th
Time: 6:30-7:30 am
Place: Fireside Room
SISTERS Small Groups
Looking for an opportunity to sit at Jesus’ feet along with your fellow sisters in Christ? Interested in receiving encouragement to face the challenges of everyday life, as you spend time in God’s Word? Please contact one of these leaders to join their group:
Beth Flatau (920-213-0780); Monday in her home; 7 pm, starting 9/9
Kerri Kleist (920-740-5901); Wednesdays in her home; 4 & 6:30 pm, starting 9/11
Mandy Ehlke (920-750-4286); Thursdays in the Fireside Room; 8-9 am, starting 9/12
Sunday School and Under Four Daycare
As our children grow physically, growing in their faith and understanding of God’s Word is absolutely vital! Mount Olive offers Sunday School classes for age 4 (by Sept. 1) through 6th grade. These classes include Bible stories, crafts, music, and age-appropriate discussion and application of the truths of God’s Word. Sunday School uses a different curriculum than our Christian Day School, so each Sunday features a different Bible story not covered during the school week. Sunday School meets from 9:15 am-10:15 am every Sunday morning. Mount Olive also offers a daycare room with music, play, and structured learning for children under the age of 4 who aren’t old enough for Sunday School so parents can drop off their kids and attend Bible class themselves. Please make use of this resource for the spiritual growth of you and your children!
The Fruit of the Spirit
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control. Are these qualities that you would like to possess and display more regularly in your life? You can—but only by the power of the Holy Spirit. This nine-lesson Bible study will focus on how the Spirit produces godly fruit in the hearts and lives of believers. Come and see what that fruit might look like in your life!
Leader: Pastor Raasch
Date: Sundays, beginning October 20th
Time: 9:15-10:15 am
Place: Commons
Malachi and the Middle: A Study of the final book of the Old Testament and brief overview of the Intertestamental Period
The way God chose the last Old Testament writer, Malachi, to say the last words of the Hebrew Scripture is highly interesting, comforting, and encouraging. Then, God didn’t speak through a prophet until John the Baptist, 400 years later! What happened during those so-called silent years, anyway? A lot! The Intertestamental Period is packed with conquest, social upheaval, and faction forming. Come to the sanctuary to study the book of Malachi and the following period of history.
Leader: Pastor Gawel
Date: Sundays, beginning November 17th
Time: 9:15-10:15 am
Place: Sanctuary