Sunday Worship 9am | Education Hour 10:30am
Contact Us: 509-966-2190
info@mountoliveyakima.org
7809 Tieton Drive, Yakima WA 98908
Office Administrator: Paola Ditter
A Word of Welcome....
We are a member church of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. We've been serving West Valley in Yakima for 60 years. Times may change, but Jesus Christ and His saving grace is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
We welcome all people, whether they are long-time Lutherans, spiritual seekers, or new to this whole idea of Church and Gospel. Come on a Sunday and see for yourself... Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, November 8th Lutheran Women in Mission
Sunday, November 8th & 15th Preschool Butter Braid Fundraiser
Friday, November 13th Preschool Movie Night
Sunday, November 22nd Bel Canto of Yakima
Wednesday, November 25th Thanksgiving Eve Service
Saturday, November 28th Camp Hope
Sunday, November 29th 5th Sunday Potluck
November Message: Pastor Toby Joeckel
Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
Psalm 25: 8-9
Early Christians were first called people of the ‘way’. (Acts 9:2) In Hebrew that would be the word ‘Derek’. This noun refers to a way, a road, a custom, a journey, or behavior. It’s where your feet take you, or what your hands do, or where your heart leads. ‘Derek’ is a broad word that encompasses ‘creeds and deeds’, believing and doing, faith and love. Psalm 25 is what has been called the ‘Derek’ and ‘Darak’ (Darak is the verbal form) The word appears 6 times in Psalm 25. ‘Derek’ and ‘Darak’ are the bookends of Psalm in verses 8 and 9.
Thomas once said to Jesus, “Lord, we do not know where you are going, and how can we know the way?”. Jesus replied, “I AM the way, and the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6) Were Jesus speaking Hebrew, he would have said, “I AM the Derek.” He is the path, the way, to the Father. He instructs sinners, “in the WAY.” Jesus is the ‘Derek’ that both embodies and leads to life in the communion of the Holy Spirit and the Father.
CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE
We have submitted all the information to obtain our list of pastoral candidates. However, we have not received any names.
As we continue to wait, prayerfully and patiently, the call committee remains active, and meeting regularly and participating in a Bible study to support and strengthen us throughout this process. We trust in God’s timing and guidance as we continue this important work.
We ask you all to continue praying for discernment and guidance as we seek the pastor God will lead to serve our congregation. May we trust in His perfect timing and His plan for our church.
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