Month at a Glance:
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Stay on top of what's happening at Open Door Church Mountain View with our monthly Event Calendar! Paper copies of the calendar are available at church on Sundays. Pick one up and stick it on your fridge for easy reference.
For additional convenience, you can also view a copy of this month's ODCMV Activity Calendar online!
Did You Know?
Thanks to your efforts, Help One Child’s first ever Backpack Drive was a rousing success! Through the generosity of dedicated volunteers from participating organizations who donated backpacks and school supplies, we were able to make dreams come true for 200 foster children throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara County! Thanks for being a blessing to our ministry and to the foster families we serve!
In September:
Men's Purity Conference
Saturday, September 8, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Mountain View Campus: 1667 Miramonte Ave., Fellowship HallMen Pursuing Purity invites you to a one-day conference, a rallying cry for healing and freedom from sexual addiction, for all men who struggle to remain pure in our sexually broken culture. Join us as we draw near to God to learn not only His will for our lives as men, but His grace when we cry out for mercy. Led by Peter Kockelman, we’ll be challenged to see our sexuality according to God’s design, and learn strategies for holy living. Together we will seek to lean not upon our own efforts, but upon His power to transform us into the men He has created us to be.
Registration: $30 - Includes conference, breakfast and lunch. Pay at the conference, cash or checks (written out to MPPC).
Follow-up Groups will meet at the Open Door Church Office: 1451 Grant Rd., Suite 102, Mountain View. Contact Ricky Koo, Ricky.Koo@gmail.com.
Sunday, September 9, after both services
Find your place!
Join us in the breezeway after both services and discover the many opportunities available for you to do ministry, receive ministry and connect with others. Among the broad spectrum of offerings, you will find information about ministry and connection opportunities within our church as well as those available through our ministry partners in the community and around the world.
begin Sunday, September 9
Looking for an opportunity to connect with people? Dinners for Eight is a great place to start! Eight (or so) people gather for a "pot luck" style dinner in a home, meet in a restaurant, or they may even go out together after church for Sunday lunch. The point is, no one does all the cooking, but all get to enjoy meeting others from our church community in a relaxed environment. Contact Jane Sumner, 408.356.5649, JaneESumner@aol.com, if you're interested in hosting or participating in a dinner near you!
Crown Financial Bible Study
Sundays, September 9-November 11, 5:45-8:30 p.m.
Sunnyvale
Spend a part of your fall season discovering how to manage your personal finances in a God-honoring way. Our group will meet in a private Sunnyvale home Sunday evenings 5:45–8:30 p.m. for ten weeks starting September 9. Included for class members will be free and confidential Budget Coaching. Space is limited to the first 15 who commit. For details contact Bill Teter, 408.245.7447 teterfam@comcast.net.
Safe People – Safe Relationships
Mondays, September 10–November 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Menlo Park: 950 Santa Cruz Avenue, Garden Court
Want to learn how to make wise choices in relationships? Join us for “Safe People,” a video seminar presented by Christian psychologists, Henry Cloud and John Townsend.
Each evening, small group discussion will follow the video presentation. All are welcome. Free childcare. Contact Monte Fisher, 650.330.7581, montefisher@hotmail.com.
Mothers Together Mountain View Kick-OffThursday, September 13, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
We believe God has created YOU with a special purpose. Come share life and motherhood with us and “get in” on the blessings that God has for all of us through this ministry. Our Thursday morning meetings feature teaching, small group discussion and time for intentional connection and prayer. Childcare for children 3-months through Kindergarten. See the Mothers Together section of this blog for more information. Contact Angelyn Knab, aknab@mppc.org.
Churchwide Congregational Meeting
Sunday, September 16, 1:00 p.m.
Menlo Park: 950 Santa Cruz Ave.
Please join us for MPPC's annual congregational meeting. Members and attenders from all campuses are welcome! We will elect new elders and deacons, get an update on finances and the ministry of the church, and pray together as a church family.
Sundays, September 16-October 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Launch is the first step toward getting connected at ODCMV. Whether you’re new, or have been around a while, please join us for dinner and small group discussion. Together, we will look at ways to grow in faith and community.
Please RSVP so we can plan for food. Childcare available with prior arrangement. Donations will be gratefully accepted for dinner and for childcare. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Saturday, September 22, 7:30 p.m.
Looking for an opportunity to connect with others at ODCMV? The Connections Team would like to extend an invitation to join us for coffee and dessert! Come enjoy a fun evening of refreshment, conversation, and interactive activities designed to help you make connections. RSVP's appreciated but not required. Voluntary donations gratefully accepted to defray event expenses. Watch for Connections Dessert information cards at the Connection Center for more details as the time draws closer. Contact Jane Sumner, JaneESumner@aol.com.
Coming Soon:
Saturday, October 6, 4:15-9:00 p.m.
(training for new volunteers at 3:30 p.m.)
Caring for the Caregivers
Join us as Open Door Church Mountain View partners 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. More information about specific volunteer opportunities is available on the Parents' Night Out event flyer. Contact Ruth Dhanaraj, ruthdhan@gmail.com.
Bookshelf in Every Home Literacy ProjectSunday, October 14, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Castro Elementary School: 505 Escuela Ave., Mountain View
Participate in the Bookshelf in Every Home project to promote reading among low-income English language learners at Castro elementary. Open Door Church Mountain View community members will help Castro families decorate bookshelves and select from an array of free, age appropriate books for their new kindergartners. Contact Trina Weller, 650.960.8227, kweller@sbcglobal.net.
Sunday, October 14, after both services
Join us after church at a local restaurant to connect with others over a meal - no need to RSVP!
Open Table brunches will take place after the 9:00 a.m. service at Brian's Restaurant, on Fremont Ave., in Los Altos, and Open Table lunches will take place after the 10:30 a.m. service at Tied House, on Villa St., in downtown Mountain View. Pick up an Open Table information card at the Connection Center for more details.
Additional Open Table brunches/lunches will occur on the 2nd Sundays of November & December. Want to serve as a “host” for an Open Table meal? Contact Jane Sumner, JaneESumner@aol.com.
Ongoing:
Career Actions Ministry
Encouragement and practical resources to help you succeed in your job search. Watch the CAM section of this blog for schedule changes and updates on topics and speakers. Contact Marcia Davis-Cannon, mdcannon@gmail.com.
Do you have a spare bedroom and bath you could offer for a few months to a Stanford Hospital patient and/or their family members? The Host Home program is looking for families and individuals willing to minister to those who travel from out of state by offering local housing during Stanford treatments. This is a chance to minister through practical means to families and/or individuals who are in need. Contact Sue Passailaigue, suepass@juno.com.
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Career Actions Ministry
Typically meets the 1st & 3rd Saturdays each month
Mountain View Campus, Fellowship HallEncouragement and practical resources to help you succeed in your job search. Watch the CAM section of this blog for schedule changes and updates on topics and speakers. Contact Marcia Davis-Cannon, mdcannon@gmail.com.
Host Homes
Do you have a spare bedroom and bath you could offer for a few months to a Stanford Hospital patient and/or their family members? The Host Home program is looking for families and individuals willing to minister to those who travel from out of state by offering local housing during Stanford treatments. This is a chance to minister through practical means to families and/or individuals who are in need. Contact Sue Passailaigue, suepass@juno.com.
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