Highlights and Happenings
January 10, 2010 Sermon:
January 10, 2010 Sermon:
How to Wreck Your Life
John Ortberg
Potluck Gathering
Sunday, January 10, 5:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Let's ring in the New Year with some food and fellowship! Are you new to the church and wanting to meet some people? Come join us for dinner! Interested in finding a place to get involved? Come sit in on one of the volunteer ministry team meetings taking place after dinner! (See the “Ministry Contacts” section of the e-News for a list of options.)The schedule of this gathering will be as follows: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. - Potluck Dinner; 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. - Ministry Team Meetings.
Suggestions for what to bring - Last Names:
A-E — bring a side dish
F-K — bring a dessert
L-P — bring a main dish
Q-Z — bring bread or salad
Congregational Meeting Sunday, January 10, 12:10 p.m.
950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, Sanctuary
This meeting is for the vote on calling Scott Palmbush as Associate Pastor of MPPC and the election of elders, deacons, and churchwide nominating committee members.
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.
Shepherd's Village News
Bible Explorers, a semester long, elective Bible study class for 4-5th graders, begins again this Sunday. This exiting Bible learning program will teach the children to grasp, at their own level of understanding, the importance of God’s word in their lives. Upon completion each student will receive their own Bible. There is still space, but it's filling up fast so hurry up and sign up your child if you haven’t already! Register here.
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 (link should be active soon) or via paper forms available at church on Sunday mornings. Please note that candidate recommendations should be kept confidential.
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.Shepherd's Village News
Help needed 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 (link should be active soon) or via paper forms available at church on Sunday mornings. Please note that candidate recommendations should be kept confidential.
