May 16, 2010 Sermon
The Main Thing
John Ortberg
Sunday, May 16
John Ortberg
Nomination Sunday!
It feels good to have your gifts, talents and abilities affirmed, doesn't it!? For many of us, such affirmations are much more than just a compliment - often, they can give us the confidence we need to use the giftings God has invested in us!
This Sunday, May 16, you'll have an opportunity to affirm the abilities you've seen in others by nominating them for a ministry you think would be a good fit for the giftings you've seen in them! Look for a hand-out on Sunday with a description of ministry opportunities and space to write in the names of 3 people you think may be interested in volunteering if they were asked. (Don't worry, we promise not to badger them if it's not something they feel called to do!)
On the form there will also be a space to nominate yourself if you'd like more information about any of the ministry opportunities listed. (Check out the ministry contacts section of the blog for a preview of ideas.)
If you won't be there on Sunday or if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail your nominations or questions to Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Children's Choir Musical: Are You Smarter than a Watermelon???
Friday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Please join us as Open Door Church Mountain View's own Children's Choir presents their very first musical: Are You Smarter than a Watermelon??? This amusing and insightful "home grown" pageant, focused on "the Fruits of the Spirit", features drama vignettes written by our very own Julie Colwell, and songs that will be familiar to many.
"Our kids have really blossomed under the direction of choir director, Denise Collins and drama coach, Tina Parrott", says Jane Liddle, "This is an event you won't want to miss!"
A light reception will follow the presentation. Contact Tina Parrott, tina.parrott@gmail.com.
"Our kids have really blossomed under the direction of choir director, Denise Collins and drama coach, Tina Parrott", says Jane Liddle, "This is an event you won't want to miss!"
A light reception will follow the presentation. Contact Tina Parrott, tina.parrott@gmail.com.
Mothers Together Spring Fellowship
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
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.
Sunday, May 23, 11:45 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Are you new to Open Door Church Mountain View? Have you been around a while but you still have a few questions you'd like to have answered? In either case - or if you'd simply like to meet some of our staff, ministry leaders and some new people - please join us for "ODC 101"! A light lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated so we can plan for lunch if you know you will attend, but please feel free to join us at the last minute even if you haven't had a chance to RSVP. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Baptism Celebration
If you have committed your life to Jesus and have not been baptized, we invite you to be baptized at a special Baptism Celebration on Sunday, June 13. Those who have already been baptized, but who wish to participate are invited to reaffirm their baptism by profession of faith.
This special service will take place at an off-campus location in Mountain View after the 10:30 a.m. service. Immersion baptisms / re-affirmations of baptism will take place in a swimming pool and sprinkling baptisms / re-affirmations of baptism will take place by the poolside.
A brief time of instruction with the pastor prior to baptism is required for all who participate. An instruction class has been scheduled for Sunday, June 6 at 12 noon in the Fireside Room on our campus. If you are unable to attend at this time, we will do our best to find a time for you to meet with the pastor individually.
Register online. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Sunday, June 6, 5:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
If you're grateful for the ministries at ODCMV, we hope you will join us to enjoy a time of food and fellowship as we celebrate our campus ministries and thank the ministry leaders who make them happen. This special celebration will feature "Fiesta" themed food and fun. Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the meal. RSVP's appreciated if you know you're coming (but please join us even if you don't know 'till the last minute that you can come). Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Parent's Night Out - A Night of Respite for Foster Parents
Saturday, June 5, 4:15-9:00 p.m.
On Saturday, June 5, we will partner with Help One Child, a local ministry to foster and foster-adopt families, to provide a fun evening for foster children 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.
Opportunities to volunteer include:
• Set up of tables and chairs in Fellowship Hall
• Registration check-in for parents and volunteers
• Crafts with the children (project instructions and materials provided)
• Playing games with the children (games provided)
• Serving dinner to children and volunteers
• Help with clean-up
Some volunteer positions only require an hour and half of time (such as set-up, registration, and clean-up).
For new volunteers, there is a one-hour training session on Tuesday, May 25 at ODCMV. To volunteer, please contact Bonnie Clark, bonnclark@yahoo.com.
Runners Making Ripples - Planning Meeting 
ODCMV Photo Directory!
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.
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! Register online: www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/fpcmv!
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.
Runners Making Ripples - Planning Meeting
Sunday, May 16, 11:45 p.m.
Fireside Room
Calling all runners! Want to be part of planning an event enabling runners at MPPC/ODC and in the community to match their love of running with an opportunity to make a difference in our community? A planning and vision casting meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 16 at Open Door Church Mountain View in the Fireside Room. Contact Scott Palmbush, spalmbush@mppc.org.
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.
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! Register online: www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/fpcmv!
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.
