ODCMV e-News - May 5, 2011

May 8, 2011 Sermon

Why Did Jesus Say THAT?:  Jesus' Family Advice
Nancy Ortberg, Leadership Development Director, MPPC




Special Highlight:

 
All Campus Workday
Saturday, 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
If you'd like to play a role in planning or coordinating any of the above projects, please let us know.  Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.


ODCMV Ministry Report

Want some encouragement?  Take a look at the ministry report that was presented to our Session of Elders, offering a glimpse into what God is doing in and through the various ministries at the Mountain View campus!  
Our church is growing!  New moms are finding connection and support!  Job seekers are finding encouragement - and jobs!  Elementary kids are praying for one another!  50% of our youth are serving in ministry!  Click here to read more!  (Paper copies of this report are available at the Connection Center on Sunday mornings.)
We hope you will be encouraged by what you read - and inspired to dream about new ministry opportunities God may be calling you to lead or participate in.  God is at work!  Don't miss out on getting in on what He is doing in our church, in our community and in our world!

Questions?  Thoughts?  Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.


This Week:


Last Chance for Elder Recommendations 
Deadline:  Friday, May 6

This week is your last chance to recommend members of the congregation to serve a three-year term as an elder. If you know someone committed to Christ with the gifts of wisdom and discernment, please recommend them online at mppc.org. Deadline for recommendations is Friday, May 6. Contact Churchwide Nominating Chair Grant Smith, fly7777@aol.com.


This Month:


Disaster Preparedness Seminar
Tuesday, May 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall

As we've seen in recent headlines around the country and around the world, major disasters can hit with no warning.  As a service to our churches and our community, First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View is partnering with the City of Mountain View in presenting a Disaster Preparedness Seminar. Come learn how you can prepare your household and participate in preparing your community!

Through a presentation and discussion with Lynn Brown, Office of Emergency Services, Mountain View, the seminar will explore topics such as:
  • What to expect immediately after a major disaster, like an earthquake, hits with no warning.
  • How you can take care of yourselves, your family, and your neighborhood until emergency services are available.
  • Mountain View CERT Neighborhood Groups.
Lynn Brown is a Coordinator with the Office of Emergency Services, Mountain View Fire Department, 650.903.6825.  The seminar is free and open to all - invite your friends and neighbors!


ODCMV May Activity 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:


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.

Services: 9:00 and 10:30 a.m., Sundays, in the Fellowship Hall, 1667 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View

Office: 1451 Grant Road, Mountain View, 94040, 650.330.7525

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