Our scripture today uses various images to illustrate how damaging and hurtful the way we speak to and about others can be. Not only are we to control our speech, but what we say and how we say it are to reflect our faith.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! As we approach these cooler, crisper days, we are thinking about our faith and actions. The book of James encourages us to have a faith of works and action. As we enter into this space, how are we greeting and treating one another? Are there ways we can love our neighbors better? Are we showing our love of God with our lives?

Welcome to Mount Olivet! Today we are thinking about Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. He encourages them to take on the “armor of God.” While we might think of military images, Paul is brilliantly overturning tools of oppression. May we also hold strong to faith in the face of stress and despair, knowing that God is with us and we are together!

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are contemplating Jesus’ claim that he is the bread of heaven. We are hungry and we long for that which sustains us. Jesus reminds us that, just as God did so long ago, he continues to take care of us and nourish us. As we celebrate worship together and celebrate Communion, we are thinking of our call to be one bread and one body.

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! In today’s scripture Jesus refers to himself as the Bread of Life, making the connection back to the manna the Israelites ate as they

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! In today’s scripture Jesus refers to himself as the Bread of Life, making the connection back to the manna the Israelites ate as they

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! This morning we are thinking about Jesus multiplying loaves and fishes to feed the multitude. We often have an attitude of scarcity rather than abundance, but out of small gifts Jesus is able to feed a crowd. We hope you find spiritual nourishment and strength for the journey of life.

Good morning and welcome to worship! We are glad you have joined us. Thanks for your patience with the heat here in the sanctuary. Our lesson today will take us out on the water! Maybe that will help cool us off!

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We thank you for your patience in bearing with us through this unusually warm season. Today we are thinking about Mark’s account of John the Baptist’s death. This is not a fun, breezy story for summer, but a story of failed opportunities for courage and justice. Together we hope to find courage to stand for justice and work for peace in our world. May God’s grace be with us!

Welcome to worship at Mount Olivet! We are so glad you have joined us this morning. We are journeying with Jesus through the gospel of Mark. As we worship this God of abundant love, may this time together be an encouragement to you.