April 24, 2011 Sermon
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY: Sunday
John Ortberg, Senior Pastor, MPPC
Special Highlight:
Easter Offering 2011Share the joy of Easter around the world! The 2011 Easter Offering supports church-led community redevelopment in Haiti and other global mission projects around the world. This week and next, you have the opportunity to support these projects throughout the upcoming year. Please place your gifts in the special Easter offering envelope provided at church on Sundays.
Open Door Church Easter Parking Tradition
Easter Sunday is a unique opportunity for the church. We will have visitors and guests from the surrounding community including your friends, co-workers and neighbors. Our prayer is that they will experience something in our service, in our people or in our community that brings them closer to Jesus. Also, the blessing of additional people will mean some adjustments to our Sunday morning routine to make sure everyone can enjoy our Easter service together.
Parking can be a real challenge if you are visiting a church for the first time, so let's leave the best parking for visitors. Give yourself a little more time, park farther away and enjoy the walk. It's good for you! ;) Thanks for doing what you can to help us make our guests feel welcome!
Mothers Together Spring Fellowship Brunch
Thursday, April 28, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 28, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
Our keynote speaker, Joanie Tankersley, will explore the topic: If God Loves me, Can I Love Myself? The heart of God is to love...love the world, love the sinner and love the saint. But loving myself can get foggy. How can knowing Jesus more deeply enable me to love myself - and therefore my kids - with the same passion he does?
Childcare available. Register today!
This Week:
Holy Week and Easter Services
Dates, times and locations as listed below
Join us as we take time during the week leading up to Easter to contemplate and celebrate the sacrifice of love Jesus gave to make it possible for us to have an up close and personal relationship with God, culminating in a celebration of the resurrection!
Maundy Thursday CommunionThursday, April 21, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Join us for a special remembrance of the Last Supper of our Lord with his disciples, hosted by our own Scott Palmbush and Tim Boyer, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View! This 4th annual combined service has become a beloved tradition for both congregations and will feature a time for communion and an opportunity to anoint one another with oil, as we recall the example Jesus demonstrated as He taught his disciples to serve one another. You won't want to miss the sweet blessing of this evening, so be sure to mark this on your calendar! Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 22, 7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View invites us to join them in the Sanctuary for a contemplative evening service, led by Tim Boyer of First Presbyterian Church. At this special service we will take time to reflect on the great love of our God and His willingness to spare no expense in bridging the gap between death and life so that unbroken relationship with Him could be restored to us now and always. Contact Margie Haines, office@fpcmv.org.
Sunrise ServiceSunday, April 24, 6:30 a.m., under the cross
First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View extends a warm invitation to join them for an early morning celebration of the resurrection on Easter morning. This casual outdoor service is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. on the patio under the cross near the Sanctuary. Rain will move the service indoors. Dress warm, bring a hot drink and ready your heart for a time of rejoicing. A light breakfast will be served following the service. Contact Margie Haines, office@fpcmv.org.
Easter Sunday Services
Sunday, April 24, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Come join the celebration and bring your friends! Prayerfully consider who in your life might be blessed by an invitation to join you for church on Easter Sunday. Special music during the services and an Easter egg hunt for children following both services will make this a memorable time for all ages. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
This Month:
Elder Recommendations We are currently inviting the congregation to recommend members to serve a three-year term as elder. If you know someone committed to Christ with the gifts of wisdom and discernment, please recommend them using the elder form or online at mppc.org. Contact Churchwide Nominating Chair Grant Smith, fly7777@aol.com.
ODCMV April Event Calendar
Stay on top of what's happening at Open Door Church Mountain View with our monthly Event Calendar! Paper copies of the calendar are available at church on Sundays. Pick one up and stick it on your fridge for easy reference. For additional convenience, you can also view a copy of this Month's ODCMV Activity Calendar online by clicking here.
Coming Soon:
Sunday, May 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Come along on an adventure as we explore what a day in Africa is like! Enjoy some fun and fellowship as we learn together by participating in special activities. Listen to touching and inspiring stories about Africa from people who have been there—and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of African nationals right from where you live!
4:30 p.m. -- Fun learning experiences:
Corn grinding, water races, and other games
Learn to count in an African language
Write a note to a real African child
5:00 p.m. -- Potluck Dinner
Bring a dish to share
Water, cups, plates, bowls, napkins, eating utensils provided
6:00 p.m. -- Follow-up activities:
Stories and simple follow-up ideas for both children and adults to help process the meaning of event experiences
Opportunities to make a difference throughout the year
Contact Deb Kilner, deb.kilner@gmail.com.
National Day of Prayer Gathering
Thursday, May 5, 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Fireside Room
Join the churches on the corner of Cuesta and Miramonte in Mountain View as we pray for our churches and our community as well as state, national and global concerns. All are welcome. Light snacks provided. Contact Karen Sweet, karen@sweetlifecoaching.com.
Baptism/Dedication - Sunday, May 8
Instruction Class - TBD
On Sunday, May 8, 2011, there will be an opportunity for parents to present their children for baptism or dedication. A church required time of instruction for those wishing to present a child on that date will be scheduled at a later date. Register online or contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
All Campus WorkdaySaturday, May 14, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon
Mark your calendars! All hands on deck as we join with the folks of First Presbyterian Church in working to get our campus in shape! Work Day projects will include:
- Exterior Paint Touch-Up
- Gardening/Weeding
- Deep Cleaning of Kitchen
- Window Washing
- Cobweb Abatement
- General Maintenance
Vacation Bible School July 25-29
Save the date for a week of FUN for kids from preschool through elementary grades, as the churches on the corner of Cuesta and Miramonte partner to present PandaMania! More information about registration and volunteer opportunities coming soon. Mark your calendars and get ready to invite your friends and neighbors! Contact Angelyn Knab, aknab@mppc.org.
Ongoing:
Stephen Ministry
Are you feeling down? If you are overwhelmed by the pain of a broken relationship, loss of a loved one, negative medical news, or any other crisis or difficult situation in your life, Stephen Ministry can help! Request a Stephen Minister today. Confidential hotline: (650) 330-7516, stephenministry@mppc.org.
Support Japan Relief Efforts As you know, an 8.9 magnitude earthquake on Friday, March 11, caused severe damage in Japan and triggered a powerful tsunami as well as nuclear hazards.
Please join us in praying for the people affected by this disaster and for their safety and recovery efforts.
We have learned that MPPC's Members in Mission who were in Sendai, Japan, are safe. We are in touch with our mission and ministry contacts in Japan and we are looking into how we can help.
To contribute to this effort, you can send a check to MPPC with "Japan" on the memo line. Watch mppc.org/japan for updates.
