Spotlight
September 13, 2009 Sermon:
"Vision Weekend"
John Ortberg
Food and Clothing Drive for the Salvation Army
The Service Outreach team would like to invite you to participate as we join First Presbyterian Church in collecting food and children's clothing for the Salvation Army. While we are all feeling the pinch of the economic downturn, the agencies which serve the neediest among us are trying to meet significantly higher demands with equally diminishing resources. You are invited to help by donating nonperishable food and/or children’s clothing at the ODCMV campus during the month of September. Please bring donations to the bin in Fellowship Hall located near the entrance. Questions? Contact Jennie Bader, jsbader@sbcglobal.net.
Small Groups this Fall
At ODCMV we desire our small groups to be communities where you belong in a safe environment, become more like Jesus, and bless others!
Come find your place at our Small Group Faire on September 13 and 20, where all will have the opportunity to sign up to participate in a small group.
Provide a place for others to belong! As we gear up for launch, we're looking for people who are open to leading, facilitating, or hosting a new small group. No seminary degree is required — just a commitment to be available, and a heart to watch God work. We will help with ideas, support, and training.
Leading a small group is a wonderful way to encourage others to grow in their relationships with one another and with God. And you are guaranteed to grow, as well. Small group sign-ups will begin in September. Contact Jane Sumner, 408.356.5649, JaneESumner@aol.com, if you are interested in leading a small group.
Mothers Together Mountain View Now Meeting! - Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.
We are excited to be meeting in Fellowship Hall at ODCMV on Thursdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Mothers Together is a unique community. We come together to receive support, to learn and to grow. At Mothers Together, we believe deeply in the importance of relating to you as God's beloved daughter - the foundation of who you are. Each month, September through May, we will spend time together in small groups as well as in one large group in Fellowship Hall at Open Door Church Mountain View.
Come find your place at our Small Group Faire on September 13 and 20, where all will have the opportunity to sign up to participate in a small group.
Provide a place for others to belong! As we gear up for launch, we're looking for people who are open to leading, facilitating, or hosting a new small group. No seminary degree is required — just a commitment to be available, and a heart to watch God work. We will help with ideas, support, and training.
Leading a small group is a wonderful way to encourage others to grow in their relationships with one another and with God. And you are guaranteed to grow, as well. Small group sign-ups will begin in September. Contact Jane Sumner, 408.356.5649, JaneESumner@aol.com, if you are interested in leading a small group.
Mothers Together Mountain View Now Meeting! - Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.
We are excited to be meeting in Fellowship Hall at ODCMV on Thursdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Mothers Together is a unique community. We come together to receive support, to learn and to grow. At Mothers Together, we believe deeply in the importance of relating to you as God's beloved daughter - the foundation of who you are. Each month, September through May, we will spend time together in small groups as well as in one large group in Fellowship Hall at Open Door Church Mountain View.
Small Group Bible Study1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays of each month starting in October. Each meeting will include teaching, small group discussion, and time for intentional connection and prayer.
All Togethers
4th & 5th Thursdays of each month. These mornings include guest speakers as well as time for fellowship and discussions with other moms on topics of faith, motherhood, and personal growth. Join us on September 24 to hear Joanie Tankersley, Pastor of Community Life, MPPC. She will share from her heart the importance and joy of focusing on you as God’s beloved child.
The Children's Program, which is supported by the church and through donations, welcomes children from 3 months through Kindergarten. Infants are welcome to stay with mom.
So we can continue to plan appropriately for your attendance and for childcare, please visit our online registration page to register you and your child(ren).
Our prayer is for Mothers Together to be hallowed ground - a place during the week where there are no barriers to receiving and feeling God's love and grace ... AND the love and grace from each other. Please come as you are - no matter what stage you're in. We look forward to welcoming you and to hearing how God is working in your life.
For questions, contact Lynn Duisenberg, lynn@duisenberg.com or Angelyn Knab, aknab@sbcglobal.net.
Men's Purity Conference - Saturday October 10, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Men Pursuing Purity invites you to a one-day conference, a rallying cry for healing and freedom from sexual addiction, for all men who struggle to remain pure in our sexually broken culture. Join us as we draw near to God to learn not only His will for our lives as men, but His grace when we cry out for mercy. Led by Peter Kockelman, we'll be challenged to see our sexuality according to God's design, and learn strategies for holy living. Together we will seek to lean not upon own efforts but upon His power to transform us into the men He has created us to be. Registration: $30. (Online Registration coming soon.) Contact Peter Kockelman, 650.224.3886, pkockelman@summitsteelworks.com.
Mountain View Campus Happenings
Fall Kick-Off Potluck and Evening Service - Sunday, September 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Please join us as we gather together as a church family for a special night of sharing food, fellowship and worship. Together we'll celebrate the launch of "The Ripple Effect", a year-long series that will guide the ministry focus of our church - on all campuses. The evening service will include worship and a brief overview of the series. Scott will offer some insight about what it will look like and how we might prepare our hearts and church for the year long adventure God has in store for us. There will also be opportunities to encourage one another with stories about where we see God at work in our lives and in our community. You're not going to want to miss this chance to revel in God's goodness!
Suggestions for what to bring - Last Names:
A-E — bring a main dish
F-K — bring bread or salad
L-P — bring a side dish
Q-Z — bring a dessert
Childcare provided for children 3 months - 8 years. RSVP's appreciated. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Women's Writing Group - Wednesdays, September 23 - November 11
Have you ever wanted to sit down and begin to write? No time? Don’t know how? Blank mind? We are offering an opportunity for you to begin writing in a safe confidential place with a small group of women who write to prompts given by the leader. We'll write on Wednesdays from noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Open Door Church, Mountain View, September 23 through November 11.
A Menlo Park writing group also available, meeting 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Saturdays in Room A-26 (950 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park). A kick-off for both groups will occur on Saturday September 19, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon in the MPPC library at 950 Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park. Contact Marcia Davis-Cannon, Marcia@CultivatingPurpose.com, with questions or to register for the group.
Children’s Choir
Join us this Fall for ODCMV’s newly formed Children’s Choir starting October 15. This choir, for children in the K-5th grades, will practice on Thursdays. For more about specific practice dates, times, and a description of the choir, contact Jane Liddle, jliddle@mppc.org. We are really looking forward to this!
Please join us as we gather together as a church family for a special night of sharing food, fellowship and worship. Together we'll celebrate the launch of "The Ripple Effect", a year-long series that will guide the ministry focus of our church - on all campuses. The evening service will include worship and a brief overview of the series. Scott will offer some insight about what it will look like and how we might prepare our hearts and church for the year long adventure God has in store for us. There will also be opportunities to encourage one another with stories about where we see God at work in our lives and in our community. You're not going to want to miss this chance to revel in God's goodness!
Suggestions for what to bring - Last Names:
A-E — bring a main dish
F-K — bring bread or salad
L-P — bring a side dish
Q-Z — bring a dessert
Childcare provided for children 3 months - 8 years. RSVP's appreciated. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Women's Writing Group - Wednesdays, September 23 - November 11
Have you ever wanted to sit down and begin to write? No time? Don’t know how? Blank mind? We are offering an opportunity for you to begin writing in a safe confidential place with a small group of women who write to prompts given by the leader. We'll write on Wednesdays from noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Open Door Church, Mountain View, September 23 through November 11.
A Menlo Park writing group also available, meeting 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Saturdays in Room A-26 (950 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park). A kick-off for both groups will occur on Saturday September 19, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon in the MPPC library at 950 Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park. Contact Marcia Davis-Cannon, Marcia@CultivatingPurpose.com, with questions or to register for the group.
Children’s Choir
Join us this Fall for ODCMV’s newly formed Children’s Choir starting October 15. This choir, for children in the K-5th grades, will practice on Thursdays. For more about specific practice dates, times, and a description of the choir, contact Jane Liddle, jliddle@mppc.org. We are really looking forward to this!Avodah Launch for Fall
Do you have an interest in choral singing? Do you wish we did a bit more of that? Avodah, ODCMV’s choral ensemble, under the direction of Denise Collins, will be starting up again this Fall. Join us for Thursday rehearsals and performances this Fall. Please contact Denise Collins, niecyann@gmail.com or Jane Liddle, jliddle@mppc.org. We are looking forward to hearing YOU!
Holiday Gift Fair - November 14-15 - Informational Meeting September 13
We will host our second annual holiday gift fair November 14 and 15 in partnership with Trade as One, an organization that sells beautiful handmade items made by women and men in developing countries. Join us for an informational meeting to learn how you can be involved! We will meet Sunday, September 13, following the second service, on the back patio, outside of Fellowship Hall. For more information, please contact Kathy Fisher, kathyfisher1106@sbcglobal.net or Michelle Leavitt, michelle_leavitt@msn.com.
Service Outreach Team Lunch - Sunday, September 27, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ODCMV Fellowship Hall
Join us after services to celebrate and learn more about how we can continue the work God began last year through local ministry projects and Compassion Weekend. You'll learn about opportunities to continue our serving partnerships with Help One Child, Castro School, Trade as One, Green Pastures, Jeremiah’s Promise, Operation Christmas Child, and others. Discover ways you can be involved individually, as a Small Group or as a family. This informational meeting, along with a light lunch, will be held on the back patio outside of Fellowship Hall in Mountain View from 12:00-1:30 p.m. on Sept. 27. All are welcome! RSVP for lunch to Michelle Leavitt, michelle_leavitt@msn.com 408.264.6294 or Bonnie Clark, bonnclark@yahoo.com.
Save the Date - Night of Respite for Foster Care Parents - October 3
Saturday evening, October 3, ODCMV and Help One Child will team up for our second annual "Night of Respite for Foster Care Parents". If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Bonnie Clark, bonnclark@yahoo.com.
