Month at a Glance:
Watch mppc.org for information on the current series. And feel free to send an email to ideas@mppc.org if you have a story to share about how God is working in your life.
Miss a sermon? Want to share a sermon or just want to hear it again? Check out our recent sermons online at mppc.org! You can also subscribe to our sermon podcast on iTunes or purchase individual audio CD's.
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!
Blended/Step Families BBQ PotluckFriday, September 6, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
314 Martens Ave., Mountain View
Are you part of a blended/step family? Want to meet and get to know others who share and understand the unique challenges of blended families? Come join us for a back-to-school potluck BBQ and swim party, at the home of John & Christina Loud!
Please RSVP by Tues. Sept 3 to Christina Loud, 650.428.1698, Christina@GirerdDesigns.com or Melissa Waelty, 650.799.3998, melrose10881@yahoo.com.
If you can’t make it but are interested in being notified about future blended family events, let us know!
Are you part of a blended/step family? Want to meet and get to know others who share and understand the unique challenges of blended families? Come join us for a back-to-school potluck BBQ and swim party, at the home of John & Christina Loud!
Please RSVP by Tues. Sept 3 to Christina Loud, 650.428.1698, Christina@GirerdDesigns.com or Melissa Waelty, 650.799.3998, melrose10881@yahoo.com.
If you can’t make it but are interested in being notified about future blended family events, let us know!
Open Table Brunches & Lunches
Sunday, September 8, 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 Panera Bread, on El Monte (at El Camino), in Mountain View, 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.
Connections Potluck
Sunday, September 8, 5:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Come enjoy one another’s company over dinner, and learn more about how you can find community in small groups or serving on a team!
If you're looking for a place to plug in at church, this is a great place to start! And if you are part of a small group or volunteer team that is looking to welcome new members, come be part of the "welcoming committee" for those looking to make connections!
We'll provide the paper goods and utensils, you bring a warm smile and a main dish, side dish, salad or dessert to share. Contact Angelyn Knab, aknab@mppc.org.
Sunday evenings, beginning September 8 (10 weeks)
Private home in Sunnyvale
Spend a part of your fall season discovering how to manage your personal finances in a God-honoring way. Our group will meet in a Sunnyvale home Sunday evenings 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm for ten weeks starting September 8. Included for class members will be free and confidential Budget Coaching. Space is limited to the first 15 who commit. For details contact Bill Teter, 408.245.7447, teterfam@comcast.net.
Mothers Together
Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., beginning September 12
Fellowship Hall
We believe God has created YOU with a special purpose. Come share life and motherhood with us and “get in” on the blessings that God has for all of us through this ministry. Our Thursday morning meetings feature teaching, small group discussion and time for intentional connection and prayer. Childcare for children 3-months through Kindergarten. Check the Mothers Together section of this blog for more information. And while you're on the web, find us on Facebook! Contact Angelyn Knab, aknab@mppc.org.
Men's Purity Conference
Saturday, September 14
Fellowship Hall
This one-day conference is to inspire and equip men to stand and grow in the strength of Christ to overcome sexual addiction. Come and receive grace and grow in hope. Follow-up small groups will begin following the conference. Registration: $30.00—Includes conference, breakfast and lunch. Pay at the conference, cash or checks (written to “Menlo Park Presbyterian Church”).
For more information, contact Peter Kockelman, 650.224.3886, pkockelman@summitsteelworks.com.
For more information, contact Peter Kockelman, 650.224.3886, pkockelman@summitsteelworks.com.
Weekly between Sunday, September 15 & Sunday, November 10
Connect and learn with others in a weekly small group setting, over a period of 8 weeks. Launch Groups will begin with a kick-off luncheon at church on Sunday, September 15, from 12 noon-2 p.m., followed by weekly meetings in homes (times and dates mutually set by group members), and will wrap up with a celebration finale at church on Sunday, November 10. Register at odcmv.org. Contact Martin Baynes, martin@baynesfamily.org.
The Mix (high school)
Wednesday, September 25
Learn More: Sunday, September 29, 12:00 noon
Fireside Room
Fireside Room
Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. To RSVP or for more information, contact Barb Recine, 650.224.5829, barb@inregister.us.
Coming Soon:
Menlo Park: 950 Santa Cruz Avenue
This one-day session led by MPPC pastors is for people interested in learning what it means to become a follower of Jesus Christ and who are considering becoming a member of our church congregation. (The next class will be in spring 2014.) Register at mppc.org/membership. Contact Diane Lopez, 650.329.7421, dlopez@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 Paul Littlefield, psmallmeadow@gmail.com.
ODCMV on Facebook
