MPPC's congregation will vote on Session's recommendation that the church change denominations from the Presbyterian Church (USA), (PC[USA]) to ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO). Click to read more on Denominational Vote.
Vote Day Volunteers
We need 75 voting and non-voting volunteers to help us on this important weekend for our Church! Please click on this link to signup to help.
The Presbytery and Session teams working on the issue of denomination invite the congregation to Information Meetings:
Next meeting:
12:30pm, Sunday, October 20
at 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park.
at 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park.
Sermons
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.
ODCMV Activity Calendar
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.
In October:
Bookshelf in Every Home Literacy ProjectSunday, October 20, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Castro Elementary School
505 Escuela Ave., Mountain View
Participate in the Bookshelf in Every Home project to promote reading among low-income English language learners at Castro elementary. Open Door Church Mountain View community members will help Castro families decorate bookshelves and select from an array of free, age appropriate books for their new kindergartners. Contact Trina Weller, 650.960.8227.
Sunday, October 27, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Church Parking Lot
The "Churches on the Corner" are partnering together again this year on a Halloween themed outreach event for our community! Families from each church on our campus will park and decorate their cars in the church parking lot, creating a fun environment for kids who are invited from our community to come and "trick-or-treat" from trunk to trunk. At this fun event, we will also provide opportunities for kids and their families to enjoy food, activities, and games on the lawn.
For more information on how you can sign up to decorate a car or to learn about other ways you can participate in this joint outreach opportunity, please contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Middle School Halloween Party
Sunday, October 27, after Trunk-Or-Treat
Room 102
Open Door Church Mountain View Middle School kids are invited to volunteer their time in helping to put on the Trunk-or-Treat event described above and then stay afterward to celebrate their efforts over dinner and pumpkin carving. Costumes encouraged. Contact Jessica Havens, jhavens@mppc.org, or Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
High School Halloween Mix
Wednesday, October 30
Fellowship Hall
Take a break from you homework to come play games and hang out with us at the Halloween Mix! This is great time to bring your friends! Be sure to come in costume, so you can participate in the costume contest. And bring your creativity for the pumpkin carving contest! Contact Jessica Havens, jhavens@mppc.org, or Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Sunday, October 27, after Trunk-Or-Treat
Room 102
Open Door Church Mountain View Middle School kids are invited to volunteer their time in helping to put on the Trunk-or-Treat event described above and then stay afterward to celebrate their efforts over dinner and pumpkin carving. Costumes encouraged. Contact Jessica Havens, jhavens@mppc.org, or Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Wednesday, October 30
Fellowship Hall
Take a break from you homework to come play games and hang out with us at the Halloween Mix! This is great time to bring your friends! Be sure to come in costume, so you can participate in the costume contest. And bring your creativity for the pumpkin carving contest! Contact Jessica Havens, jhavens@mppc.org, or Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Launch Groups
Weekly until Sunday, November 10Connect 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, odcmv.small.group.coordinator@gmail.com.
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)
Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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.
Varying times, dates and locationsYou 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, develop and deepen friendships. And, in the process, become more the person God created you to be.
Contact Martin Baynes, odcmv.small.group.coordinator@gmail.com.
Meets the 1st & 3rd Saturdays each month
Mountain View Campus, Fellowship Hall
Encouragement and practical resources to help you succeed in your job search. Contact Marcia Davis-Cannon, uncoveryourcalling@gmail.com.
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 Peter Kockelman, peter@summitsteelworks.com.
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