Haiti Short-Term Mission Trip Info Meeting
Sunday, October 24, 12:00 p.m., Fireside Room
Trip Dates: February 18 – 26, 2011
Open to adults and teens 16+ Spend your President's Day break helping those whose lives were devastated by the earthquake. Since then, there has been a spiritual revival going on! Local church leaders in Haiti have a vision to build permanent housing communities outside Port-au-Prince called "Transformational Villages" for people affected by the earthquake, who are currently living in tent cities.
Working with our MPPC ministry partner, Beyond Partnership, our team will have the opportunity to come alongside a Haitian church to serve their vision of spiritual and community development. This will include building construction, as well as other interesting possibilities, such as running "Kids Clubs", teaching ESL, agricultural development, or animal husbandry--all depending upon the interests and abilities of the team.
Join us at an informational meeting in the Fireside Room at Open Door Church Mountain view to learn more. Contact Janet Grinham, 650.401.6502 or Bennie Ingraham, 650.323.8619.
ODCMV Children's Choir
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Chapel 
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This Month:
High School Halloween Mix Wednesday, October 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
771 University Ave Los Altos, CA 94022
We will meet at the Hagstrom’s house for a fun night of games and pumpkin carving. Prizes for best costume and, as always, dinner will be provided. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
We will meet at the Hagstrom’s house for a fun night of games and pumpkin carving. Prizes for best costume and, as always, dinner will be provided. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Middle School Halloween Party
Friday, October 29, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
On campus in Room 102
A fun Halloween party for our middle school kids. They can come dressed in their costumes, and we will play games, carve pumpkins and hang out. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
On campus in Room 102
A fun Halloween party for our middle school kids. They can come dressed in their costumes, and we will play games, carve pumpkins and hang out. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Coming Soon:
What Do Stephen Ministers Do?
Monday, November 1, 7:00 p.m.
Menlo Park campus: 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Library
Ever thought about Becoming a Stephen Minister? MPPC will be training another class of Stephen Ministers beginning next January. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this exciting ministry. Come to an Information Meeting in the Menlo Park campus library on Monday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. or contact one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders, 650.330.7516, stephenministry@mppc.org.
Gifted to Serve Workshop
Saturday, November 6, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Menlo Park campus: 950 Santa Cruz Ave., Garden Court
Want to serve, but not sure where to start? Join us for a workshop to discover your God-given spiritual gifts and learn how to use them. $20 for materials and lunch. Childcare available if we have requests for at least 5 children by October 28. Register online at mppc.org. Katharine Sherwin, 650.330.7580, ksherwin@mppc.org.
Collection Sundays, November 14 and 21
By taking an ordinary shoe box, filling it with toys and other presents, you have a special gift for a child in need of joy and hope. Personally pack a shoe box for a child aged 2-4 years, 5-9 years, or 10-14 years that will be distributed all over the world in areas of poverty, war, disease, and natural disaster. Organized and promoted by the Samaritan Purse organization, a book about the Gospel will be supplied in each shoe box before distribution.
Operation Christmas Child is a great mission project that you can do with family, small groups, or individually. Volunteers are needed to staff the Collections table on November 14 and 21. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact June Darmanian, 650.960.3601, darmanian@earthlink.net.
Save the Dates for Trade as One Gift FairNovember 20 and 21
Do you ever wonder if there is something you can do to help break the cycle of poverty in the developing world? One way you can have an impact is through purchasing "fair trade" items from companies such as Trade as One, which sells beautiful, handmade items by women and men in developing countries. To learn more about our annual Trade as One Gift Fair, or to volunteer your assistance in putting it on this year, please contact Shelli Krunic, skrunic26@gmail.com.
Ongoing:
Castro Adopt-a-Classroom ProgramOpen Door Church Mountain View’s “Adopt-a-Classroom” program with Castro Elementary is gearing up for the new year. Castro is located in Mountain View and has a large population of English language learners from low-income families. Volunteers in this program are paired with a Castro classroom for the school year to support one or more of a variety of activities such as tutoring, field trips, class parties, pen-pal writing, science experiments, and more! Individuals and small groups are encouraged to sign up. We will match you with a classroom according to interests and time availability. Contact Trina Weller, 650.960.8227, kweller@sbcglobal.net.
Castro Teacher Appreciation
Open Door Church Mountain View would like to continue to provide monthly staff encouragement treats at Castro Elementary this school year. For example, coffeecake and fruit, or a soup & salad lunch for about 40 people. What you do is up to you! If you or your small group would like to sign up to bring a one-time snack or lunch for the teachers and staff, or for more information, please contact Barb Recine, barb@inregister.us.
Wednesday Nights on the CornerWednesdays, Ongoing through November 17
Fellowship Hall and various rooms on campus
You are warmly invited to join us as the churches on the corner of Miramonte and Cuesta partner for Wednesday Nights on the Corner.
Dinner @ 6:15 p.m.
We begin our evening with dinner. Please feel welcome to join us for dinner whether or not you plan to attend a class afterward. Sign-ups to help coordinate the details of a meal are available at the dinner. Donations gladly accepted to cover expenses.
Classes @ 7:00 p.m.
Currently, two drop in classes are being offered: The Question of God (book recommended but not required), meeting in Room 102 and The Gospel in Life, (study guide recommended but not required), meeting in the Fireside Room. Classes have begun, but please feel welcome to drop in as you are able!
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent is being offered from October 20 through November 17. See more information about class content and registration in the article above and at mppc.org.
Concurrent with the classes, space around tables in the Fellowship Hall is available for Small Groups to meet. (If your Small Group would like to consider meeting at church on Wednesday evenings, please contact Jane Sumner, JaneESumner@aol.com.)
Concurrent with the classes, space around tables in the Fellowship Hall is available for Small Groups to meet. (If your Small Group would like to consider meeting at church on Wednesday evenings, please contact Jane Sumner, JaneESumner@aol.com.)
Childcare and Study Hall
Childcare for children ages 3 months to 3rd grade is available by prior registration. Donations of $3 per child, per occasion, are requested to help cover costs. Study Hall is also available for older children. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org for more details.
Look for more information in our "Wednesday Nights on the Corner" brochures at church on Sunday morning or contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
