|
COMMUNITY CONCERNMount Olivet's Community Concern department's mission is "Extending Hearts, Hands and Voices for Christ."
This department offers a variety of programs and services: Angel Gifts Donating, assembling
and delivering food, personal items, and gifts on Palm Sunday to homebound members and families in the inner-city. Contact: Ann LaBree 612.767.2256, annl@mtolivet.org Adopt-A-SchoolTutoring
and assisting at Anthony Middle School Burroughs Community School, Kenny Community School, Lake Harriet Community School,
and Ramsey International Fine Arts. Contact: Pastor Drew
Bakken 612.767.2261, drewb@mtolivet.org Community
Emergency ServiceAssisting this agency in serving
the needs of the inner-city poor: emergency food and housing, spiritual, family and employment counseling. Contact: Pastor Drew Bakken 612.767.2261, drewb@mtolivet.org Crossroad MinistriesConnecting with
the people of Augustana Lutheran Church and the surrounding Elliot Park neighborhood by preparing and serving meals, reading
to children, helping with activities. Contact: Pastor
Drew Bakken 612.767.2261, drewb@mtolivet.org Disaster Response TeamResponding to disasters as needed in the upper Midwest; serve as mass care facility for the American Red Cross during
a large-scale disaster. Contact: Pastor Drew Bakken
612.767.2261, drewb@mtolivet.org Hunger Task Force - Educating the congregation on world hunger; working with Community Emergency Service preparing and serving dinners.
Sponsors three food drives throughout the year. Contact:
Pastor Kurt Kalland 612.767.2269, kurtk@mtolivet.org4,687 pounds of food were collected at the Minneapolis campus, and 976 pounds were collected at the West campus
at the Spring Food Drive on March 14
Meals Via WheelsDelivering hot noon meals to elderly and disabled residents of southwest Minneapolis. Contact: Ann LaBree 612.767.2256, annl@mtolivet.org On-Call TeamCollecting,
sorting, and distributing clothing, food, or furniture to people in need in the metro area. Contact: Ann LaBree 612.767.2256, annl@mtolivet.org Suitably YoursProviding
clothing and encouragement to disadvantaged women entering the workplace. Contact: Ann LaBree 612.767.2256, annl@mtolivet.org PASTORAL CAREMount Olivet's Pastoral Care department aids in the outreach to under-served members of our
church and community. Pastoral Care assists with a variety of programs and services: CaregiversA ministry of friendship. Caregivers visit members who are hospitalized, bereaved, homebound,
lonely, mentally ill, or otherwise in crisis. Training is provided with on-going support. Contact: Pastoral Care Office 612.926.7651 Homebound EventsBrings those who are otherwise unable to come to their church, to a Mount Olivet worship service
and fellowship. Events typically include communion and lunch.
Contact: Carol Lindborg 612.767.2208, caroll@mtolivet.org Link CallersA telephone
link between volunteers and members who may benefit from regular telephone contact. Contact: Parish Nurse Sandy Connell 612.767.2210 Mental Health Task ForceServes people with mental illness (depression, etc.) through housing, education, programs,
and more. Contact: Pastoral Care Office 612.926.7651 New Baby MinistryOutreach to families of
Mount Olivet Church to acknowledge and join in the celebration of the birth or adoption of a baby by bringing well wishes
and support. Contact: Pastoral Care Office 612.926.7651 Parish NursingMount Olivet's Parish Nurse
is available to help with medical issues and questions.
Contact: Parish Nurse Sandy Connell 612.767.2210 Prayer MinistryParticipants set aside time each day to pray for specific requests whether they are personal,
for the work of the church or the world. Anyone is welcome to request prayer. Contact: Parish Nurse Sandy Connell 612.767.2210 Prayer Shawl MinistryCombine prayer with touchable support. Volunteer knitters pray for the recipient as they knit
shawls and or blankets that bring warmth and spiritual comfort. Join anytime. Contact: Parish Nurse Sandy Connell 612.767.2210 TransportationTransportation to medical appointments and more. Contact: Pastoral Care Office 612.926.7651 SUPPORT MINISTRIES
Altar GuildThe Altar Guild assists in communion and the care/preparation of the worship area for Sundays
and holidays. Minneapolis Contact: Jan Knotek 612.767.2264,
janetk@mtolivet.org West Contact: Kris Ridler 952.767.1501, krisr@mtolivet.org ArchivesAn
impressive archive collection of materials pertaining to Mount Olivet history is kept at 5000 Logan Ave. Volunteers are needed
to help in the collection, inventory, and preservation of materials. Contact: Jim Anderson, Archives Office 612.929.6061 Dorcas Society and Gronseth
Fellowship (Funeral Help)The Dorcas Society (Minneapolis
Campus) and Gronseth Fellowship (West Campus) help in the preparation, serving, and clean-up for memorial and funeral services.
Volunteer to help or assist ... Minneapolis Contact: Carol Nault 612.767.2204, caroln@mtolivet.org
West
Contact: Kris Ridler 952.767.1501, krisr@mtolivet.org Hospitality TeamProvides
warm greetings to members and visitors before each worship service at both campuses. Contact: Pastor Zacher 612.767.2239, michaelz@mtolivet.org Lay Ministers/Lay ShepherdsLay Ministers and Shepherds provide an outreach to members within the community. They assist in the delivery of church
materials and community-building with their neighbors. Contact: Mary Lindberg 612.767.2267, maryl@mtolivet.org Ushers/Parking Lot AttendantsUshers and Parking Lot Attendants are placed into groups that assist at services at a set time. Minneapolis Contacts:
Ushers, Nancy Nash 612.767.2275, nancyn@mtolivet.org
Parking, Carol Nault 612.767.2204, caroln@mtolivet.org
West Contact: Kris Ridler 952.767.1501, krisr@mtolivet.org Vision Partners (Estate Giving)This is a group of congregation and community members who want to leave a legacy for our church and/or affiliated
organizations. To be a Vision Partners means Mount Olivet and/or its affiliates have been left a bequest in your will, named
as a beneficiary on an insurance or retirement plan, or designated as a recipient of a charitable gift annuity or other planned
gift. Contact: Mari Carlson 612.831.3150, mcarlson@mocvhome.org
|
