1st - 4th Grade

Mount Olivet establishes a dynamic partnership with families in the Christian education and faith development of their children.  Children are invited to develop their faith through educational, service, and fellowship activities throughout the year.

Sunday Church School 

Join us as we explore important Bible stories through storytelling, craft time and dramatic play.  Each week we continue to build on the fundamentals of faith, learning stories in the Bible and that we are all God's children.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, all room assignments will be mailed the end of August.  Maximum class size is 20 students.

Minneapolis: Classes for 1st - 4th graders available at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.
West: Classes for 1st - 4th graders available at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m.



Choir  

Alleluia Choir (K - 1st grade)
A continuation of Cherub Choir, this fun choir for kindergarteners and 1st graders, groups "pre-readers" together. Alleluia members learn basic music fundamentals and begin the art of creating a beautiful singing tone.

Minneapolis: Gavin Berg, alleluia@mtolivet.org or 612.767.2332
   Mondays:  4 - 5 p.m., 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
   Tuesdays:  4 - 5 p.m., 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
     Pizza available for $1.50 beginning at 5 p.m. - Youth Center

West: Shannon Dorschner, alleluiawest@mtolivet.org or 952.767.1535
   Tuesdays:  5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
     Pizza available for $1.50 beginning at 5 p.m. - Fellowship Hall

Hosanna Choir (2nd - 3rd Grade)
A choir designed for 2nd and 3rd graders who are now "reading to learn." Instruction focuses on expanding the child’s knowledge of music fundamentals, as well as beginning the process of reading music. 
 
Minneapolis: Elaine Sergeant, hosanna@mtolivet.org or 612.767.2307
   Mondays:  4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
   Tuesdays:  6 - 6:45 p.m.
     Pizza available for $1.50 beginning at 5 p.m. - Youth Center

West: Erin Kirchoff, hosannawest@mtolivet.org or 952.767.1535
   Tuesdays:  5:15 - 6 p.m.
     Pizza available for $1.50 beginning at 5 p.m. - Fellowship Hall

Chapel Choir (4th - 6th Grade)
A choir for the intermediate age singer.  4th through 6th graders use their musical knowledge to begin part-singing as well as explore the use of "hands on" instrumental accompaniments.  These advanced choristers will utilize their musical gifts in a variety of different ways through the choir year!

Minneapolis: Elaine Sergeant, chapel@mtolivet.org or 612.767.2307    
   Mondays: 6 - 7 p.m.
   Tuesdays: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
     Pizza available for $1.50 beginning at 5 p.m. - Youth Center

West: Erin Kirchoff, chapelwest@mtolivet.org or 952.767.1535
   Tuesdays: 6 - 6:45 p.m.
     Pizza available for $1.50 beginning at 5 p.m. - Fellowship Hall


Instrumental Ensembles   
Joyful Noise! - Orff Ensemble (4th - 6th Grade)
An instrumental ensemble of xylophones, glockenspiels, metallophones, and rhythm instruments. Students learn to play the various instruments while singing, moving, playing, improvising, and composing

Minneapolis: Elaine Sergeant, joyfulnoise@mtolivet.org or 612.767.2307
   Mondays:  5:20 - 5:50 p.m.
   Tuesdays:  5:30 - 6 p.m.

Joy Bells (4th - 6th Grade)
Joy Bells is a handbell ensemble where rhythmic and musical skills are learned.  Some previous musical knowledge is preferred but not necessary.

Minneapolis: Holly Widen, 612.920.6566
   Tuesdays:  5:30 - 6:15 p.m.