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Quest: Christianity and the Movies, Extras, Part I

“Christianity and the Movies” Pr. Giese’s Online Class through Concordia Lutheran Seminary  To participate live in the next three parts of this Online Quest Course tune in Tuesday Sept 17th, 24th and October 1st at 7pm: click here.   Spiritual gifts in St Paul's Writings: While speaking...


Hollywood and the Bible - Radio interview with Pastor Ted Giese

Click the banner below to listen to this interview on demand. The Christian Science Monitor published an article called "Hollywood's next big thing: religion," what do you think about when you hear that Hollywood is specifically interested in making movies for you as a Christian? Can...


Sermon - Sept 8, 2013 - Philemon 1-21 - Refreshment for the Soul

Posted in 2013 / Audio Sermons / Rev. Terry Defoe / Sermons / ^Philemon

4 I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,5 because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. 7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.   Holy Bible,...


Weekly Bulletin Sunday Sept 8th

Posted in 2013 / Weekly Bulletin

Each Week Mount Olive produces a bulletin with information about upcoming events, activities and opportunities around the church and circuit. To check this week’s bulletin click...


Blue Jasmine (2013) Directed by Woody Allen - Movie Review

Blue Jasmine (2013) Directed by Woody Allen - Movie Review

Click the banner below to listen to the audio review on demand.   Blue Jasmine (2013) Directed and written by: Woody Allen Stars: Cate Blanchett, Sally Hawkins, Alec Baldwin, Andrew Dice Clay, Louis C.K. Runtime: 98 min. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, language, and...


Psalm 24 Sermon From September 2013 Prayer Service �LORD of hosts�

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Rev. Ted A. Giese / Wednesday September 4th 2013: Season of Pentecost, Psalm 24.             The earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof,                    the world and those who dwell therein,           for He has founded it upon...


Sermon - September 1st 2013 - A Practical Postscript

Posted in 2013 / Audio Sermons / Rev. Terry Defoe / Pentecost / Sermons / ^Hebrews

Keep on loving each other as fellow believers. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.      I’ve always felt that Biblical Christianity is a supremely practical faith. I’ve always felt that Biblical Christianity is intended to AFFECT every part of our lives. And it's...


Weekly Bulletin Sunday Sept 1st

Posted in 2013 / Weekly Bulletin

Each Week Mount Olive produces a bulletin with information about upcoming events, activities and opportunities around the church and circuit. To check this week’s bulletin click...


Sermon from August 25, 2013/ The Narrow Door

Posted in 2013 / Audio Sermons / Baptism / Pentecost / Sermons / Vicar James Preus / ^Luke

August 25th, 2013/ Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Regina SK/ Luke 13:22-30/ "The Narrow Door"/ Vicar James Preus   22 Jesus went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said...


James Preus: Installation of a Vicar. August 18th 2013

Last Sunday James Preus was installed as vicar at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. A vicar is a student intern. James is studying at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catharines Ontario, which along with Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton Alberta is one of Lutheran Church-Canada's...


Weekly Bulletin Sunday August 25th

Posted in 2013 / Weekly Bulletin

Each Week Mount Olive produces a bulletin with information about upcoming events, activities and opportunities around the church and circuit. To check this week’s bulletin click...


Elysium (2013) Directed by Neil Blomkamp - Movie Review

Elysium (2013) Directed by Neil Blomkamp - Movie Review

Click the banner below to listen to the audio review on demand. Elysium (2013) Directed and Written by: Neil Blomkamp Stars: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley Runtime: 109 min. Rated R for strong bloody violence and language throughout. Under the special effects, makeup, and...


Sermon From August 18th 2013 / Division and Fire

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Rev. Ted A. Giese / August 18th / Proper 15 in the Season of Pentecost, Luke 12:49-56             “I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is My distress until it is...


Sermon August 12th, 2013 -- Genesis 15:6 -- The Biblical Hall of Fame

Posted in 2013 / Audio Sermons / Rev. Terry Defoe / Pentecost / Sermons / ^Genesis

Abraham believed the Lord, and the Lord credited it to him as righteousness.   Have you ever heard the term 'larger than life?' Sports personalities, stars in the entertainment business, famous people of all kinds fall victim to the 'larger than life' syndrome. Famous people have a "media...


Weekly Bulletin Sunday August 11th

Posted in 2013 / Weekly Bulletin

Each Week Mount Olive produces a bulletin with information about upcoming events, activities and opportunities around the church and circuit. To check this week’s bulletin click...


Psalm 23 Sermon From August 2013 Prayer Service �You Are With Me�

Mount Olive Lutheran Church / Rev. Ted A. Giese / Wednesday August7th 2013: Season of Pentecost, Psalm 23.                    The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.                    He makes me lie down in green pastures.           He leads me beside still waters.                   ...


Pacific Rim (2013) Directed by Guillermo del Toro - Movie Review

Pacific Rim (2013) Directed by Guillermo del Toro - Movie Review

Click the banner below to listen to the audio review on demand.   Pacific Rim (2013) Directed by: Guillermo del Toro Writers: Travis Beacham and Guillermo del Toro (screenplay) Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi Runtime: 131 min. Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense...


Sermon August 4th, 2013 True Riches Luke 12:13-21

Posted in 2013 / Audio Sermons / Rev. Terry Defoe / Pentecost / Sermons / ^Luke

  16 And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. 17 He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ 18 “Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store...


Book of the Month for August 2013: Romans 1-8 (Concordia Commentary)

Posted in 2013 / Book of the Month

Book of the Month for August 2013: Romans 1-8 (Concordia Commentary) Book of the Month for August 2013     About This Volume: Whether you know Biblical Greek or not, you will profit from this excellent commentary on Romans Chapters 1 -8. It provides insights that will enhance...


Weekly Bulletin Sunday August 4th

Posted in 2013 / Weekly Bulletin

Each Week Mount Olive produces a bulletin with information about upcoming events, activities and opportunities around the church and circuit. To check this week’s bulletin click...