Turn Back the Clock!
Sunday, November 6, 2:30 a.m.
(or before you go to bed on Saturday night, if you don't want to stay up that late) ;)
This weekend, people far and wide will be enjoying the opportunity to sleep in an extra hour - without running late! As the saying goes, "fall back, spring forward", so don't forget to turn those clocks back an hour on Saturday night, as we say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time and hello to Standard Time, so you can take full advantage of that extra hour in your day!
(If you're looking for something to do with that extra hour, check out this article for more on the history of the Daylight Saving Time tradition around the world.)
Career Actions Ministry
Saturday, November 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Looking for a job? Gather together with other job seekers for a time of encouragement and help in navigating the challenges of job transition. Check out the "Career Actions Ministry" section of this blog for a list of upcoming topics and speakers. Contact Marco Rosa, mrosa@mappharma.com.
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.
This Month:
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.
Tuesday, November 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Room 102
Middle School students will enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with friends and youth leaders in Room 102. Don’t miss it! Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
High School Thanksgiving Feast
Wednesday, November 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (1207 Thurston Ave., Los Altos)
This is a great time to build community in the group as we share a full Thanksgiving meal. Your kids will not want to miss it! Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Fair Trade Holiday Gift Fair
Fair Trade Holiday Gift FairSaturday, November 20, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 21, 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 21, 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m.
Do you ever wonder if there is something you can do to help break the cycle of poverty in the developing world? Fair trade seeks to transform lives and communities in the developing world by enabling individuals to use their skills and resources to work their way out of poverty.
Our Holiday Gift Fair will showcase gifts, jewelry, bags, housewares, gifts for kids, coffee, chocolate and other fair trade foodstuffs crafted by artisans in impoverished communities. This holiday season, let your gifts be part of the story of transformation! Every purchase will help to transform the lives of individuals and communities in the developing world.
Invitation postcards are available at church on Sundays. Grab one and invite a friend, co-worker or neighbor - or several! Contact Shelli Krunic, skrunic26@gmail.com.
Our Holiday Gift Fair will showcase gifts, jewelry, bags, housewares, gifts for kids, coffee, chocolate and other fair trade foodstuffs crafted by artisans in impoverished communities. This holiday season, let your gifts be part of the story of transformation! Every purchase will help to transform the lives of individuals and communities in the developing world.
Invitation postcards are available at church on Sundays. Grab one and invite a friend, co-worker or neighbor - or several! Contact Shelli Krunic, skrunic26@gmail.com.
Coming Soon:
ODCMV Advent FestivalSunday, December 5, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us as our church family gathers to remember and celebrate "the reason for the season" and take with you some ideas and tools to celebrate Advent at home. This is a child-friendly event with fun for all ages. Please feel welcome to join us for the entire time or drop in as you are able.
Festival Activities
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Create a festive item for your home that can both bring cheer and serve as a reminder, pointing back to the REAL gift of the Christmas season.
Potluck Dinner
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Connect with others in the church family as we sit down together to enjoy one another over a potluck dinner. Bring a canned good for a local food bank and a favorite dish to share.
Christmas Carol Sing-along
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us in singing songs of the season and reflecting on the wonder of Emmanuel - God with us!
Watch this space for more information as this event draws closer. To find out how you can participate in making this event a reality, contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Save the date for the following events coming up in December:
Career Actions Ministry - Saturday, December 4
High School Cheers - Saturday, December 4
Middle School Trolleys - Saturday, December 11
Mothers Together Christmas Fellowship - Thursday, December 16
Christmas Eve Services - Friday, December 24
Watch this blog for more information as events draw closer.
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!
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.
