Spotlight
December 6, 2009 Sermon:
"Can Smart People Believe in God?"
John Ortberg
Christmas Caroling This Sunday, December 6, 5:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall and Nearby Neighborhoods
Please join us as we gather for a short orientation and then go out in small teams to sing Christmas Carols in nearby neighborhoods. We had a great time doing this last year, so you won’t want to miss it! Please pray as we step out in faith and bless our neighbors with Christmas music and an invitation to Christmas season events. We'll have cookies and warm drinks upon our arrival back at the church. No experience is necessary! Just bring your Christmas spirit and a heart of love for those in our community!
Mothers Together Mountain View Christmas Fellowship
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Mountain View Campus, Fellowship Hall
"Slowing Down in a Speeded-up World", Keynote Speaker: Author, Suzanne Woods Fisher. In the past twenty years, children's free time has declined by twelve hours a week, time spent on structured sports activities has doubled, family dinners are down by a third, and the number of families taking vacations together has decreased by 28 percent. Suzanne Woods Fisher, author of bestselling books about the Amish, will share practical ideas and insights about a slower pace of life. Suzanne will provide strategies, gleaned from the Amish, to reclaim your family from an over-committed culture. Come join us and bring your busiest friend!
Thursday, December 24, 4:30 & 6 p.m. (“Kid-Friendly” Family Services)
Thursday, December 24, 7:30 p.m. (Candlelight Service)
Join us as we celebrate Christmas together! Services will feature Open Door Church Mountain View's very own worship band and a special ensemble, along with the guest appearance of a string duo, contributing to a beautiful evening of sight and sound.
The 4:30 & 6 p.m. services will be kid-friendly, with glow-stick candles, a simple, abbreviated sermon and an interactive Christmas story. The 7:30 p.m. service will feature traditional candles, seasonal music and a Christmas message. All services will include some treasured MPPC Christmas Eve traditions as well as some elements all our own. Please invite friends and family to join us in celebrating the season as an Open Door Church family!
Child Baptism and Dedication
Sunday, December 27
Bible Explorers
CE Building, Room 7
4th and 5th graders are invited to participate in Bible Explorers! This special Bible training class provides an overview of Bible themes and is aimed at cultivating a love and appreciation of God's Word - one of the greatest gifts you can give to your child. Beginning on Sunday, January 10, 2010, this class will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the CE Building, Room 7 and will continue weekly until May 30. A special Bible will be presented to each child who completes the class. If your child has not taken this course, you are encouraged to pick up a flyer at the Shepherd’s Village registration table or at 4*5 Pipeline to register your child. Online Registration is available here. Please note that space is limited and regular attendance is necessary.
MPPC Women's Retreat
January 29-31, 2010Asilomar Conference Center (near Monterey)
We hope you will join us for "Deepening Your Yes to God,” a weekend of spiritual discovery, renewal, and fun. Register at mppc.org. Space is limited, so register early. For information, contact Barb Marshall, 650.561.3443 or visit http://www.mppc.org/calendar/womens-retreat. Mountain View Campus Happenings
Children's Choir
If your child likes to sing, we would love to have him/her participate in the Children's Choir. Rehearsals start on December 3 in the Chapel at 5:30 p.m. for the upcoming performance on December 20. Please contact Denise Collins, NiecyAnn@gmail.com, for more information or to register your child.
Avodah - Adult Choir
If you are interested in singing with our adult choir, Avodah (meaning worship), please join us for our next set of rehearsals. Rehearsals start December 10 in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. for our upcoming performance at the Christmas Eve services. Contact Denise Collins, NiecyAnn@gmail.com.
If your child likes to sing, we would love to have him/her participate in the Children's Choir. Rehearsals start on December 3 in the Chapel at 5:30 p.m. for the upcoming performance on December 20. Please contact Denise Collins, NiecyAnn@gmail.com, for more information or to register your child. Avodah - Adult Choir
Christmas Cookies for Jail MinistryCollection Dates - Sundays, December 13 and 20
Reach out to those who cannot be with their families at Christmas. Bake cookies and bring them to church with you on Sunday, December 13 or 20, in non-returnable containers with the number of cookies indicated on the outside of the container. Home baked cookies are preferred. Contact Tallis Blalack, 408.569.6910, Tallis@gmail.com.
Service Outreach Team Meeting
Sunday, December 6, 12:00 noon
Starbucks (across the street from the church)
Sunday, December 6, 12:00 noon
Starbucks (across the street from the church)
The Service Outreach Team will be meeting on Sunday, December 6, after the second service at the Starbucks on the corner of Miramonte and Cuesta (809A Cuesta Blvd.). Not a member? Please feel free to come and check it out! We will discuss our plans for this next quarter and provide an update on Compassion Weekend. Contact Michelle Leavitt, michelle_leavitt@msn.com, or Bonnie Clark, bonnclark@yahoo.com.
Trade as One: Update and Thank You
Thank you, Open Door Mountain View Church family, for your participation in the Trade as One event. We sold over $20,000 worth of products, which is amazing in this economy but we serve an amazing God! We appreciate your enthusiasm and support by volunteering, shopping, and donating baked goods. Again, thank you for your participation in this wonderful event to provide hope and income for impoverished families. To learn how you can continue to buy fair trade products throughout the year, visit TradeAsOne.com.
Trade as One: Update and Thank You
Thank you, Open Door Mountain View Church family, for your participation in the Trade as One event. We sold over $20,000 worth of products, which is amazing in this economy but we serve an amazing God! We appreciate your enthusiasm and support by volunteering, shopping, and donating baked goods. Again, thank you for your participation in this wonderful event to provide hope and income for impoverished families. To learn how you can continue to buy fair trade products throughout the year, visit TradeAsOne.com. 