Month at a Glance:
Upcoming Sermon Series: "All In"
10/30 - Learning . . . All My Mind (Kevin Kim)
11/6 - Belonging . . . All My Heart (Scott Scruggs)
11/13 - Healing . . . All My Soul (John Ortberg)
11/27 - Serving . . . All My Strength (Kevin Kim)
Miss a sermon? Want to share a sermon or just want to hear it again? Check out our recent sermons online at mppc.org!
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!
ODCMV in November:
Sunday, November 6, 2:00 a.m. (or before you go to bed on Saturday night, if you don't want to stay up that late) ;)
On the first weekend in November, 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.)
Student Ministries Thanksgiving Feasts
Middle School: Tuesday, November 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Room 102High School: Wednesday, November 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (The Loud's Home)
Your kids will not want to miss this time of building community in their groups while enjoying a full Thanksgiving meal together with friends and leaders. This is a great opportunity for the kids to bring friends who may not attend church. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Operation Christmas Child
Collection Dates: Sundays, November 13 & 20
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 13 and 20. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact June Darmanian, 650.960.3601, darmanian@comcast.net.
Saturday, November 19, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 20, 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?
Come Shop - and Bring a Friend!
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. Your purchases 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 - just in time for Christmas! This holiday season, let your gifts be part of the story of transformation!
Volunteer!
Help with marketing by hanging up posters on community bulletin boards in local businesses or passing out invitations in your neighborhood; sign up for a shift behind the cash register; lend your creative eye to setting up appealing merchandise displays; coordinate refreshments for our guests or assist with taking inventory and packing up at the end of the event. And while you're at it, get some holiday shopping done!
To learn more about our annual Fair Trade Holiday Gift Fair, or to volunteer your assistance in putting it on this year, please contact Shelli Krunic, skrunic26@gmail.com.
Vantage Point: Hope for Haiti?
Sunday, November 20, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship HallTen months after the earthquake, what is the Church doing in Haiti now? Join us for coffee and dessert and join a conversation with representatives from World Vision and a "grass roots" church-based ministry about how we can bring God’s hope and take part in rebuilding Haiti in the wake of the unprecedented devastation wrought by the earthquake.
Bring your questions and hear from the experts! MPPC Partner, Herode Guillomettre, a Haitian native who lives and ministers in Haiti, will share about what his church community is doing to rebuild Haiti. And from the leadership ranks of World Vision, we'll hear from Senior Director, John Hasse, who coordinates relief efforts in Haiti. Invite your friends and neighbors!
Sunday, November 27
Required instruction class, Monday, November 21
On Sunday, November 27, there will be an opportunity for parents to present their children for baptism or dedication during our morning worship services. Participation in a short time of instruction with the pastor, required prior to the baptism/dedication date, has been scheduled on Monday, November 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the church office: 1451 Grant Rd., Suite 102, Mountain View. Register online. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Program: January 8-June 3, 2012
A love and appreciation of God’s word is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children! The Bible can be a difficult book for children to read and understand. This exciting Bible learning program aims to help children grasp, at their own level of understanding, the importance of God’s word in their lives. Upon completion of the class each student will receive his/her very own Bible at a special graduation ceremony.
All 4th and 5th graders, who have not previously taken Bible Explorers, are encouraged to participate. Online registration will be available soon at odcmv.org. Note that enrollment in Bible Explorers is limited and advanced registration is required. Also note that Regular, on-time attendance is very important to ensure that your child gains the full benefit of the class. For more information, contact Chris Nicholson, cnicholson@mppc.org.
Assistant Director of Children's Ministry, Mountain View (Part Time)Open Door Church Mountain View has an opening for a part time staff position, supporting our Children's Ministry. The Assistant Director will be responsible for administrative support and operational support of the curriculum for ODCMV children, lesson material preparation and other responsibilities shared with the director. Read a full job description here. Contact hiring@mppc.org.
Do you love singing?Are you a lover of singing, who has choral experience, sight-reading ability, and dedication to attend rehearsals and singing events? Grace Notes sings both a cappella and accompanied music of various styles, with a bent toward more traditionally-based music. We generally rehearse twice a month on Tuesday evenings at the church and periodically sing for ODCMV services on Sunday mornings and as well as special holiday services. We also occasionally minister to seniors by sharing our voices at assisted living facilities. Auditions are now being held for all voices. If interested, please contact Grace Notes Director, Debbie Kranz, 408.332.1659, debburk6@hotmail.com. Christmas rehearsals begin soon!!!
Also in November:
Great Dates: Growing a Spiritual Life Together
Saturday, November 5, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Menlo Park: 700B Santa Cruz Ave.Join Pastor Joanie Tankersley at 700B Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park (behind Ace Hardware) for a discussion entitled: Growing a Spiritual Life Together. Discover how to strengthen your marriage and connect with your spouse on a deeper level through shared spiritual intimacy. See mppc.org for details about this special evening for married couples, or Contact Jared or Alisa Van Cleave, 650.331.0565, alisa.vancleave@gmail.com.
Night of Worship and CD Release PartySunday, November 6, 7:00 p.m.
Menlo Park: 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Sanctuary
Join other worshipers in the sanctuary on the Menlo Park campus for a worship concert and to celebrate the release of the MPPC Worship Band's new worship CD entitled: Menlo | Rise Up, featuring music by Debbie Shaeffer and Tim Williams. Watch mppc.org for more information.
Stephen Ministry Informational Meeting
Monday, November 7, 7:00 p.m.
Menlo Park: 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Library
Interested in learning how to support others through difficult life transitions? Come to a Q&A session to learn about MPPC's Stephen Ministry and about training and support resources available for Stephen Ministers. (Info on additional information meeting times/locations available at mppc.org.) Contact Susan Tweitmeyer, susan.twietmeyer@gmail.com.
"Christmas with a Mission" Global Gift Fair
Saturday, November 12, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Sunday, November 13, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Menlo Park: 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Fellowship Hall and Garden Court
Come shop the world right here in Menlo Park. Unique handcrafted textiles, ceramics, jewelry, home and fashion products from developing countries will be on sale just in time for Christmas. All proceeds are re-invested with the artisans.
Change lives by supporting men and women across the world who create these products in order to survive, as well as to meet basic health care, housing, and educational needs for their families. The gift fair is a partnership with Heavenly Treasures, a fair trade micro enterprise network committed to helping artisans with product development, access to market and spiritual development. Contact Bennie Ingraham, bingraham@mppc.org.
Coming Soon:
Saturday, December 24
Show God's love through your volunteer service to children, ages 3 months to 4 years, who will be dropped off while their families worship at our Christmas Eve services. Volunteer opportunities available during the 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. services. Contact Rachel Mathai, rachel.mathai@yahoo.com.
Career Actions Ministry—Saturday, December 3
HS Cheers & MS Trolleys—Saturdays, December 3 & 10
Christmas Faire & Dinner—Sunday, December 4
Jail Ministry Cookie Collection—Sundays, December 11 & 18
Mothers Together Christmas Fellowship—Thursday, December 15
Christmas Eve Services—Saturday, December 24
Career Actions Ministry
Encouragement and practical resources to help you succeed in your job search. See the CAM section of this blog for details.
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Stephen MinistryAre 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.
