Month at a Glance:
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Stay on top of what's happening at Open Door Church Mountain View with our 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 the ODCMV Activity Calendar online!
Did You Know?
This summer all MPPC campuses will be participating in a churchwide focus on Extreme Poverty by providing opportunities for you to increase your understanding of what life is like for half of the world's population - those living on less than $2 per day. God is working through His people to make His justice, compassion, mercy and peace known throughout the world. Join with us this summer to learn more about how He is calling His church--this generation--to be "good news" in the fight to end extreme poverty completely.
Live58: The Film (Rated PG-13) | MORE INFO
Saturday, June 29, 7:00 p.m.
Based on God's call in Isaiah 58 to “loose the chains of injustice” and provide for the poor, this inspiring true story of the global Church in action puts a face on the problem of global poverty, and calls Christians to act on their faith.
Witness bravery and determined faith in a journey from the slums of Kenya to the streets of New York. Confront the brutality of extreme poverty and meet those who live out the True Fast of Isaiah 58, creating stunning new possibilities for the future.
Hungry for Change Experience - July 7-12 | REGISTER
and Hungry for Change Potluck - Friday, July 12
In the midst of our daily routines, it is difficult to imagine what those in developing countries experience on a daily basis. It is our hope that by participating in Hungry for Change you can experience, in a tangible and meaningful way, a small piece of what life is like in the poorest areas of the world. Multiple options for participation are available, including suggested options for child participation. At the end of the week, on Friday night, participants are invited to come together for a time of sharing over a potluck meal. Find more information and register at mppc.org.
Walk4Water (@Summer Family Fun Night) | REGISTER
Tuesday, July 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m.Walk4Water is a one-mile walk designed to simulate the experience of villagers in rural Africa. Beginning and ending at the church campus, we will walk to a water source, fill our buckets with water, and return. Stay after the walk to enjoy desserts and activities.
This is a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbors who don't go to church. Register at mppc.org to qualify for the Mission Department participation giving challenge! Watch mppc.org for more information.
Aloha Sunday (incoming 6th & 9th grade transitions)
Sunday, June 2
Incoming 6th Graders: Children transitioning from 5th grade into 6th grade for the fall term will move up to join "The Outlet" program for Middle School, which meets at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. (Younger children will wait to join their new Shepherd's Village group on Sunday, August 25. Contact Chris Nicholson, cnicholson@mppc.org.)
Incoming 9th Graders: Youth transitioning from Middle School into High School for the fall term will be welcomed into the High School program. For more information about these summer transitions, contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Open Table Brunches & Lunches
Sunday, June 9, after both services
Join us after church at a local restaurant to connect with others over a meal - no need to RSVP!
Open Table brunches will take place after the 9:00 a.m. service at Brian's Restaurant, on Fremont Ave., in Los Altos, and Open Table lunches will take place after the 10:30 a.m. service at Tied House, on Villa St., in downtown Mountain View. Pick up an Open Table information card at the Connection Center for more details.
Great Dates (married couples)
Saturday, June 15, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Menlo Park: 950 Santa Cruz Ave.
When was the last time you and your spouse went on a "real" date? We believe that marriage is one of God's greatest gifts, and successful marriages require quality time together--without the kids! Learn from Dave and Mary Campbell about "Principles of a Growing Marriage." Childcare available with pre-registration. Registration and more information at mppc.org.
Churches on the Corner Work Day
Saturday, June 22, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Drop by when you can! First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View warmly invites all to join in on a time of fellowship while providing some TLC for the beautiful campus God has blessed us to share. Projects may include: painting, window washing, garden trimming, sweeping, dusting and other cleaning and maintenance projects. Additional rags, garden tools, brooms and etc., to be used for the day, are welcome! For more information, stop by the FPC Connection Table (near the big metal cross) on Sunday, or email the FPC church office, fpcmv@sbcglobal.net. Sign-ups will help us plan for supplies and lunch (but if you don't get a chance to sign up ahead of time, please come anyway!).
Safe@Home Work Day
Saturday, June 29, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon
Work in partnership with Rebuilding Together Peninsula to assist elderly, ill, and needy homeowners with house maintenance. Projects are designed to be fun for the whole family (all ages), and completed within 4-6 hours by a group of 8-12 volunteers, age 12+.
There is space on the registration form to tell us about children under 12, so we can arrange an age-appropriate project for them to participate in.
Registration deadline is the Tuesday before the project. More information is available at mppc.org. Questions? Contact Bob Arrington, 650.619.4997.
Week-Day Summer Fun:
ODCMV has a Softball Team!
Monday Nights, through July, 6:30 p.m.
Milpitas
This connecting opportunity is sponsored by the ODCMV Connections Team. Contact Brian Moon, bmoon@scu.edu.
Summer Family Fun Nights!
Tuesdays, June 4 & 18; July 2, 16 & 30 and August 6
Join us this summer for dinner and good old-fashioned fun for parents and kids! Grab a lawn chair, bring your appetite and invite school friends and neighbors to come along with you! A voluntary suggested donation of $5/person or $20/family will help to offset event expenses. Jessica Havens, jhavens@mppc.org.
Unplugged (for middle school)
Tuesdays, June 11 & 25; July 9 & 23
During the summer, Middle School students are encouraged to invite their friends to participate in some fun and community building activities on Tuesday nights. For more information on exact times, locations and activity details, contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
The Mix (for high school)
Wednesdays, June 5, July 10 & August 23
Come
hang out with other high school students and group leaders, eat some dinner, play a
game, and participate in a short time of teaching and discussion. These
monthly events are a fun time and a great opportunity to bring a
friend! Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Mothers Together Play Dates & Connection Times
With our regular Mothers Together weekly meetings on break, the summer can sometimes feel really long! If you start to miss the respite of Thursday mornings, and time with friends, join us throughout the summer for one or ALL of our Play Dates (with your kids) or Connection Times (just us moms)! Check the Mothers Together section of this blog for more about dates and locations. And while you're on the web, find us on Facebook!
With our regular Mothers Together weekly meetings on break, the summer can sometimes feel really long! If you start to miss the respite of Thursday mornings, and time with friends, join us throughout the summer for one or ALL of our Play Dates (with your kids) or Connection Times (just us moms)! Check the Mothers Together section of this blog for more about dates and locations. And while you're on the web, find us on Facebook!
Summer Camps:
Kingdom Rock VBS | REGISTER
Monday-Friday, July 22-26
Join us for an epic adventure as Open Door Church Mountain View partners with the First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View and the Korean Church of Love to present a week of fun for kids! Together, we'll discover, through amazing experiments, wild games, lip-smacking snacks and incredible music, how kids can stand strong for God. Register at odcmv.org.
Volunteer to make VBS possible! | REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER
Whether you can join us for a day, the whole week or behind the scenes in your spare time - we have a place for you! Check out our online VBS Volunteer Form for brief descriptions of several available volunteer opportunities. Questions? Please don't hesitate to contact us! We'll be happy to answer them!
Contact Jean Ann Chernikoff, jchernikoff@mppc.org.
High School “Houseboats”
July 29-August 3
Lake Shasta
Spend a week at Lake Shasta on a houseboat with other ODCMV High School Students, and grow closer to one another while learning about God and enjoying fun activities, including tubing, wakeboarding and swimming. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Middle School “Pondy”
August 4-10
Ponderosa Lodge, Mount Hermon
Don't miss out on the opportunity to spend a week with friends, hanging out, having fun and growing with God! Ponderosa Lodge at Mount Hermon Christian Camp and Conference Center will host this week of fun for incoming 6th through 8th graders. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Coming Soon:
Family Ministries Summer Break
(Shepherd's Village & The Outlet)
(Shepherd's Village & The Outlet)
Sundays, August 4, 11 & 18
We have a very busy summer planned with lots of fun activities for the kids and the whole family. After the whirlwind of activity throughout the summer, it’s nice to take a little break before school starts up again – and it’s a great opportunity for the kids to join you in the main service.
These weeks also allow our Family Ministries leaders and volunteers time to refresh and prepare for the launch of a new ministry year in the fall.
Childcare for 3 months through 35 months will be available. Contact Jean Ann Chernikoff, jchernikoff@mppc.org.
Ongoing:
Weekly Services & Programs
Worship Services—Sundays, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Shepherd’s Village—Sundays, 9:00 (3 mo.-5th Gr.) & 10:30 a.m. (3 mo.-3rd Gr.)
The Outlet—Sundays, 9:00 a.m. (Middle School, includes 6th grade)
High School Home Group—Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (314 Martens Ave., Mountain View)
Varying times, dates and locations
You don't have to live your life alone! Small groups provide a safe place where you can be real about doubts, questions and troubles, experience true caring, and develop and deepen friendships. And, in the process, become more the person God created you to be.
Contact Martin Baynes, martin@baynesfamily.org.
Career Actions Ministry
Mountain View Campus, Fellowship Hall
Encouragement and practical resources to help you succeed in your job search. See the CAM section of this blog for more about this ministry. Contact Marcia Davis-Cannon, uncoveryourcalling@gmail.com.
Host Homes
Do you have a spare bedroom and bath you could offer for a few months to a Stanford Hospital patient and/or their family members? The Host Home program is looking for families and individuals willing to minister to those who travel from out of state by offering local housing during Stanford treatments. This is a chance to minister through practical means to families and/or individuals who are in need. Contact Sue Passailaigue, suepass@juno.com.
Deacons are ordained officers of the church, who foster connecting and caring within the church community. Their passion is to help connect members of the community with each other and to ministry. They also provide compassionate response to congregational needs not met by a member’s small group or fellowship group. They care for the community through in-person or over-the-phone prayer, visitation, and occasional help with practical needs (rides, meals). Contact ODCMV Deacons, 650.330.7540, deacons@odcmv.org.
Men Pursuing Purity is a healing ministry for single and married men who long for freedom from the darkness and shame that comes with sexual sin. We bring men to the cross, trusting the Lord to redeem hearts, minds, and souls. In him we find our true selves, loved, forgiven, and healed. In him we find grace and truth (John 1:14).
For all men who have tried repeatedly to leave sin behind, there is hope for real liberation! Men Pursuing Purity is led by men who have experienced healing from sexual addictions, and who minister from compassion, integrity, and total dependence on God. Contact Craig Lauchner, 650.279.2895, craig_lauchner@yahoo.com.
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