ODC 101Sunday, October 17, 11:45 a.m.
Mountain View campus: 1667 Miramonte Ave., Fireside Room
Are you new to Open Door Church Mountain View? Have you been around a while but you still have a few questions you'd like to have answered? In either case - or if you'd simply like to meet some of our staff, ministry leaders and some new people - please join us for "ODC 101"! A light lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated so we can plan for lunch if you know you will attend, but please feel free to join us at the last minute even if you haven't had a chance to RSVP. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Parenting with Love and Logic
Wednesdays, October 20 - November 17, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
1667 Miramonte Ave. Mountain View, Room 103
Cost to cover materials: $60
Would you like to: feel more confidence as a parent? have more fun parenting? feel more relaxed at the end of the day? Then this class is for you! Love and Logic is a common-sense approach and philosophy to parenting that allows children to grow through their mistakes and learn from the consequences of their choices. (See the event page for additional information.)
This class is part of our Wednesday Nights on the Corner fall series. Please feel free to come a little early and join us in the Fellowship Hall at 6:15 p.m. for dinner.
Childcare is available by prior arrangement. Register at odcmv.org.
Cost to cover materials: $60
Would you like to: feel more confidence as a parent? have more fun parenting? feel more relaxed at the end of the day? Then this class is for you! Love and Logic is a common-sense approach and philosophy to parenting that allows children to grow through their mistakes and learn from the consequences of their choices. (See the event page for additional information.)
This class is part of our Wednesday Nights on the Corner fall series. Please feel free to come a little early and join us in the Fellowship Hall at 6:15 p.m. for dinner.
Childcare is available by prior arrangement. Register at odcmv.org.
Service Outreach Team Meeting
Sunday, October 17, 12:00 noon
Starbucks on the corner of Miramonte and Cuesta (809A Cuesta Blvd.)
We will be discussing our current projects and planning new ones for the fall and winter. Not a member? Please feel free to come and check it out! Contact Bridget McNiel, bridget_mcniel@hotmail.com.
This 5-week class for dating, engaged or newly married couples will address significant marriage topics from a Christ-centered perspective. Register at mppc.org. Contact Mary Campbell, 650.799.2933, foundationsmppc@gmail.com.
Foundations for Marriage
Thursday, October 21 – November 18, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
Menlo Park campus: 1111 University Ave, D-11
Thursday, October 21 – November 18, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
Menlo Park campus: 1111 University Ave, D-11
This 5-week class for dating, engaged or newly married couples will address significant marriage topics from a Christ-centered perspective. Register at mppc.org. Contact Mary Campbell, 650.799.2933, foundationsmppc@gmail.com.
This Month:
High School Beach CampOctober 22-24
Beach Camp is back! We will be will be running the trip again on the weekend of October 22-24, so mark your calendars! Online registration is now available. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org if you have any questions.
Coming Soon:
Monday, November 1, 7:00 p.m.
Menlo Park campus: 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Library
Ever thought about Becoming a Stephen Minister? MPPC will be training another class of Stephen Ministers beginning next January. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this exciting ministry. Come to an Information Meeting in the Menlo Park campus library on Monday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. or contact one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders, 650.330.7516, stephenministry@mppc.org.
Gifted to Serve Workshop
Saturday, November 6, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Menlo Park campus: 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Garden Court
Want to serve, but not sure where to start? Join us for a workshop to discover your God-given spiritual gifts and learn how to use them. $20 for materials and lunch. Childcare available if we have requests for at least 5 children by October 28. Register online at mppc.org. Katharine Sherwin, 650.330.7580, ksherwin@mppc.org.
Collection Sundays, November 14 and 21
By taking an ordinary shoe box, filling it with toys and other presents, you have a special gift for a child in need of joy and hope. Personally pack a shoe box for a child aged 2-4 years, 5-9 years, or 10-14 years that will be distributed all over the world in areas of poverty, war, disease, and natural disaster. Organized and promoted by the Samaritan Purse organization, a book about the Gospel will be supplied in each shoe box before distribution.
Operation Christmas Child is a great mission project that you can do with family, small groups, or individually. Volunteers are needed to staff the Collections table on November 14 and 21. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact June Darmanian, 650.960.3601, darmanian@earthlink.net.
Save the Dates for Trade as One Gift FairNovember 20 and 21
Do you ever wonder if there is something you can do to help break the cycle of poverty in the developing world? One way you can have an impact is through purchasing "fair trade" items from companies such as Trade as One, which sells beautiful, handmade items by women and men in developing countries. To learn more about our annual Trade as One Gift Fair, or to volunteer your assistance in putting it on this year, please contact Shelli Krunic, skrunic26@gmail.com.
Ongoing:
Castro Adopt-a-Classroom ProgramOpen Door Church Mountain View’s “Adopt-a-Classroom” program with Castro Elementary is gearing up for the new year. Castro is located in Mountain View and has a large population of English language learners from low-income families. Volunteers in this program are paired with a Castro classroom for the school year to support one or more of a variety of activities such as tutoring, field trips, class parties, pen-pal writing, science experiments, and more! Individuals and small groups are encouraged to sign up. We will match you with a classroom according to interests and time availability. Contact Trina Weller, 650.960.8227, kweller@sbcglobal.net.
Castro Teacher Appreciation
Open Door Church Mountain View would like to continue to provide monthly staff encouragement treats at Castro Elementary this school year. For example, coffeecake and fruit, or a soup & salad lunch for about 40 people. What you do is up to you! If you or your small group would like to sign up to bring a one-time snack or lunch for the teachers and staff, or for more information, please contact Barb Recine, barb@inregister.us.
Wednesday Nights on the CornerWednesdays, Ongoing through November 17
Fellowship Hall and various rooms on campus
You are warmly invited to join us as the churches on the corner of Miramonte and Cuesta partner for Wednesday Nights on the Corner.
Dinner @ 6:15 p.m.
We begin our evening with dinner. Please feel welcome to join us for dinner whether or not you plan to attend a class afterward. Sign-ups to help coordinate the details of a meal are available at the dinner. Donations gladly accepted to cover expenses.
Classes @ 7:00 p.m.
Currently, two drop in classes are being offered: The Question of God (book recommended but not required), meeting in Room 102 and The Gospel in Life, (study guide recommended but not required), meeting in the Fireside Room. Classes have begun, but please feel welcome to drop in as you are able!
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent is being offered from October 20 through November 17. See more information about class content and registration in the article above and at mppc.org.
Concurrent with the classes, space around tables in the Fellowship Hall is available for Small Groups to meet. (If your Small Group would like to consider meeting at church on Wednesday evenings, please contact Jane Sumner, JaneESumner@aol.com.)
Concurrent with the classes, space around tables in the Fellowship Hall is available for Small Groups to meet. (If your Small Group would like to consider meeting at church on Wednesday evenings, please contact Jane Sumner, JaneESumner@aol.com.)
Childcare and Study Hall
Childcare for children ages 3 months to 3rd grade is available by prior registration. Donations of $3 per child, per occasion, are requested to help cover costs. Study Hall is also available for older children. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org for more details.
Look for more information in our "Wednesday Nights on the Corner" brochures at church on Sunday morning or contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
