ODCMV e-News, April 29, 2010

May 2, 2010 Sermon

Coming Home
John Ortberg

Thanks to Compassion Weekend Leaders!

A note from the desk of Scott Palmbush

Compassion Weekend is a special moment for our church family. We move from talk to action as we live out the truth of Gospel in tangible acts of service and love. Blessing our community is a wonderful privilege and what a joy to do it with folks in your church family.

We also recognize that it takes a lot of work to mobilize so many people. The organization required to enable us to just show up and serve didn’t just happen. Months of planning and preparation were required. So there is a special group of folks that we need to thank – our Compassion Weekend team leaders. If you see any of these folks please express your gratitude for all of the time and energy they put in to make Compassion Weekend a fruitful endeavor. 

And on behalf of the church I want to say a big THANK YOU to each one of you:

Michelle Leavitt, Bonnie Clark, John Mitchell, Tom Baenziger, Erik Davenport, Dan  Recine, Barb Recine, Lillian Pedraza, Jennie Bader, Trina Weller, Theresa Lester

Great Work!

~Scott


Service Outreach Team Meeting - This Sunday!

The Service Outreach Team will meet Sunday, May 2, at 12:00 noon, 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 current projects and plans for new summer projects. Contact Michelle Leavitt, michelle_leavitt@msn.com, or Bonnie Clark, bonnclark@yahoo.com. 

Mothers Together Spring Fellowship

Thursday, May 20, 2010, 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Mountain View Campus, Fellowship Hall

Discovering Beauty in Foreign Places - Keynote Speaker: Author, Leeana Tankersley.  Join us as Leeana invites us into her deepest insecurities and her greatest joys of living in a foreign place and encourages us to discover the beauty of the foreign places in our own lives - whether it be a year abroad or entering a new season of life.  Register online at MPPCmotherstogether.org.  Childcare available with prior reservation.  Contact Angelyn Knab, aknab@mppc.org.

Adult Choir Singers Needed for Mother's Day Performance

The adult choir at ODCMV, Avodah, is looking for some singers to join us for the Mother's Day performance on May 9. Ages 12-100 years are welcome! Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings at 6:45 p.m. in the Chapel. If you like to sing, please come join us on Thursday for rehearsal. Please contact Denise Collins, NiecyAnn@gmail.com with questions or for more information.

ODCMV Photo Directory!

Ever have trouble keeping names and faces straight?  The ODCMV Photo Directory is coming to save the day!  Of course a photo directory requires photos, so we're partnering with Olan Mills to arrange free portrait sessions from late May through mid-June for everyone who wishes to participate - and we hope all of you will!

Registration for portrait sessions is open!  Select dates are available online at www.signup.olanmills.com.  (Use "Church Contract Number 50781" and/or our office phone number 650.330.7525 to sign in.)  Alternate dates will be available in the breezeway on Sunday mornings.  Contact Gerry Soderberg, Contact Gerry Soderberg, aesgms@comcast.net, 650.968.8276. 

Night of Respite for Foster Parents - 
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 4:15-9:00 p.m.

On Saturday, June 5, ODCMV will partner with Help One Child, a local ministry
to foster and foster-adopt families, to provide a fun evening for foster children 
in Fellowship Hall so their parents can have a night of respite. This is wonderful 
way to make a difference for families who are dedicated to serving foster children.
Volunteer positions only require an hour and half of time (such as the setup, 
registration, and clean-up tasks). Here’s a list of the volunteer positions that 
are available:

• Registration check-in for the parents and the volunteers
• Help the kids with crafts (project instructions and materials will be provided)
• Play games
• Serve dinner to the kids and volunteers
• Help with clean-up

To sign up, contact Bonnie Clark bonnclark@yahoo.com. 


Vacation Bible School
Monday-Friday, July 26-30, 2010, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Plans are being made for another great year of partnering with First Presbyterian Church in providing a fun week for children to learn about the boundless love of our wonderful God.  This year's theme will be:  "High Seas Expedition; Exploring the Mighty Love of God". 

Mark your calendars and bring your kids!  Bring your neighbor's kids!  Online Registration coming soon!

Come and participate in making this fun week for kids a reality!  Whether you prefer to work behind the scenes or directly with the kids, we invite you to consider how you might invest some of your time in making sure this "next generation" knows just how much God loves them.  For more details on how you can give of your skills and heart, contact Angelyn Knab, aknab@mppc.org.