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!
Reception of New Members
A Formal Reception of New Members to Mt Olive by Transfer and Profession of Faith will be held during the Worship Service on October 25th, 2026. That Sunday is also Reformation Sunday, which is a Festival Sunday in the Lutheran Church and it is appropriate that we celebrate these two events on the same Sunday.
The deadline for those interested in becoming a member of Mt Olive will be Sunday, October 11th. This will allow Pastor Joeckel and the Church Office to communicate with those participating in the October 25th Service. You can let Pastor Joeckel or one of the Elders or the Church Secretary of your interest in membership.
A special time of Fellowship will follow the Worship Service and will be a time for all members to get to know each other better.
For those who have been visiting Mt Olive but who are not yet ready to join Mt Olive, there will likely be future Receptions of New Members in the next several months.
ELDER ENLIGHTENMENT
Beginning in October, Pastor Joeckel will become Mt Olive’s Part-Time, Full-service Pastor. As such he will be preaching 2-3 Sundays including serving us the Lord’s Supper on the First and Third Sundays. He will also teach the Adult Sunday School 2-3 Sundays per week and have scheduled Office Hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10am-Noon. He will also be visiting some members, especially those who are hospitalized or unable to travel to church.
He will attend the monthly Elders meeting. He will also be available for Special Church services, such as Baptisms, Reception of New Members, Memorial Services, Advent/Lenten Service, etc in consultation with the Board of Elders. He has committed to serve Mt Olive 20 hours per week. As time allows, he may also provide educational opportunities leading to Confirmation, Early Communion, Introduction to the Lutheran Church, etc in consultation with the Board of Elders.
We are indeed blessed to have the services of Pastor Joeckel during this Pastoral Vacancy period and the Call Process. Please welcome Pastor Joeckel and his family during his time of service to Mt Olive. If you would like to schedule an appointment to talk with Pastor Joeckel, call Paola in the Church Office. For other questions, feel free to talk with your Elder.
Gary Treece, Head Elder
CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Call Committee is pleased to report that our official Call documents have been formally submitted (thank you Brittany) to the district office. As we work through the next steps in the process, our committee continues to meet regularly to finalize and formalize our upcoming interview questions. We are deeply grateful for your continued prayers and patience during this vital season of discernment for our church family.
Get in Touch
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