Highlights and Happenings
January 17, 2010 Sermon:
How to Wreck Your Life: Make it all About Money
John Ortberg
January 17, 2010 Sermon:
How to Wreck Your Life: Make it all About Money
John Ortberg
New Small Groups for the Ripple Effect
Our churchwide Ripple Effect series begins in mid-February, but we're planning now for new small groups. In fact, we'd love for EVERYone to be part of a smaller community for this 6-week series!
In addition to inviting people into existing groups, we're also planning for many new groups to come together... with new leaders! If you're interested in finding out more about leading a new 6-week small group (training provided), please contact Jane Sumner, JaneESumner@aol.com, 408.356.5649.
Membership@MPPC
Our churchwide Ripple Effect series begins in mid-February, but we're planning now for new small groups. In fact, we'd love for EVERYone to be part of a smaller community for this 6-week series! In addition to inviting people into existing groups, we're also planning for many new groups to come together... with new leaders! If you're interested in finding out more about leading a new 6-week small group (training provided), please contact Jane Sumner, JaneESumner@aol.com, 408.356.5649.Membership@MPPC
Saturday, March 6, 9:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Menlo Park Campus: 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Fellowship Hall
We invite you to learn more about joining our church family. Learn more at our next Membership@MPPC class. Membership@MPPC provides a welcoming environment for all those interested in exploring what it means to become a follower of Jesus Christ as well as for those considering becoming a member of our church congregation. Childcare is available - please request it when you register. Register online at mppc.org. Contact Diane Lopez, 650.329.7421, dlopez@mppc.org.
Volunteer in Shepherd's Village!
Church Elder Recommendations
The Churchwide Nominating Committee is seeking recommendations of both men and women for the position of elder for the next year. Elders provide vision, wisdom, and oversight for the direction of the church and for pastoral staff. Elders serve on Session, which meets weekly, praying for the life of the church and its members and giving guidance on church matters to our pastors and leaders.
Elder candidates should exhibit strength in some or all of these areas: sensitivity and wisdom, discernment, spiritual maturity and prayer. See 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1:8-9 for a description from the Bible about the character qualities required for those called into leadership.
Your input is vital to the selection of our leaders. Recommendations may be submitted from now until March 1, 2010, either online or via paper forms available at church on Sunday mornings. Please note that candidate recommendations should be kept confidential.
Volunteer in Shepherd's Village!
- We need weekly help setting up and tearing down furniture and equipment in Shepherd’s Village. If you feel you need a good workout on Sunday, this might be for you!
- Technical help for setting up the AV equipment is needed in room 103 every Sunday. The task takes about 15-20 minutes and is done by 8:50 a.m. A great way to ensure you'll make it into service on time!
- Creative Communicators (actors + singers + puppeteers) needed throughout the year for the 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. children's programs. Any level of skill in this field is welcome. Your enthusiasm and love for God’s word is the most important asset in this task. We’ll help you get started.
- 1 Small group leader needed 2 times/month for Preschool age kids (Pandas/Kangaroos) at 10:30 a.m. We will provide the leader’s guide and material and you will be working with a group of fantastic people.
- Help is also needed with occasional sewing, craft, and wood working projects. Let us know if you have skills in these fields and a will to help out when needed.
Church Elder Recommendations
Elder candidates should exhibit strength in some or all of these areas: sensitivity and wisdom, discernment, spiritual maturity and prayer. See 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1:8-9 for a description from the Bible about the character qualities required for those called into leadership.
Your input is vital to the selection of our leaders. Recommendations may be submitted from now until March 1, 2010, either online or via paper forms available at church on Sunday mornings. Please note that candidate recommendations should be kept confidential.
