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?
Hotel de Zink
Throughout November
Menlo Park: 550 Glenwood Ave.Hotel de Zink is a homeless shelter program run by InnVision. Named after a Palo Alto police officer who opened up the police station on cold, rainy nights during the Great Depression to let people come in and sleep, it rotates between 12 area churches, each housing 12-17 people for one month.
Serve our homeless guests while they are with us at MPPC during the month of November, by cooking and/or distributing a meal. Hotel de Zink. November 1-30, Menlo Park: Glenwood Building. This is a great serving opportunity for groups and families; even our youngest ones can participate by drawing pictures and writing notes to put in the sack lunches. More information, and volunteer sign-ups available at mppc.org.
In November:
If you have committed your life to Jesus and have not been baptized, please consider allowing us to share in the joy of your baptism in one of our services on Sunday, November 4.
A church required time of instruction for all who desire to participate, has been scheduled with Pastor Scott Palmbush in the Fireside Room on Sunday, October 28 at 12:00 noon. Please register. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Sunday, November 4, 2:00 a.m. (or before you go to bed on Saturday night, if you don't want to stay up that late) ;)
On the first weekend in November, people far and wide will be enjoying the opportunity to sleep in an extra hour - without running late! As the saying goes, "fall back, spring forward", so don't forget to turn those clocks back an hour on Saturday night, as we say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time and hello to Standard Time, so you can take full advantage of that extra hour in your day!
(If you're looking for something to do with that extra hour, check out this article for more on the history of the Daylight Saving Time tradition around the world.)
Sunday, November 4, 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Join us for a screening of the film, The Dark Side of Chocolate, and continued discussion on the problem of modern day slavery and what you can do about it - and invite your friends! In this film, a team of journalists investigate how human trafficking and child labor in the Ivory Coast fuels the worldwide chocolate industry.
At 3:30 p.m., we will begin with an informal "light snack" reception and information tables, followed at 4:00 p.m. by a screening of the film and then discussion.
We are fortunate to have Nathan George, from Trade as One, who will be present to share what we can do as consumers to promote Fair Trade and make a difference in the fight against Human Trafficking in our everyday lives. Contact Barb Recine, 650.224.5829, barb@inregister.us.
Christmas with a Mission Gift Fair
Saturday, November 10, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 11, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Menlo Park: 950 Santa Cruz Ave.Sunday, November 11, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Come shop the world right here in Menlo Park. Unique handcrafted textiles, ceramics, jewelry, home and fashion products from developing countries will be on sale just in time for Christmas. All proceeds are re-invested with the artisans. Contact Bennie Ingraham, bingraham@mppc.org.
Sunday, November 11, 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.
Look for Open Table brunches/lunches on the 2nd Sunday of December, as well. Want to serve as a “host” for an Open Table meal? Contact Jane Sumner, JaneESumner@aol.com.
Continues Sunday, November 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
"Dojo" is a Japanese word meaning "a place where you learn the way" - referring to a space set aside for training in some kind of discipline, under the instruction of a master teacher. In the Jesus Dojo, Jesus is our Master teacher, and together we will seek to learn from Him how to live in His way.
Using the Lord's Prayer as our guide, we will gather on the 2nd Sunday of each month, through April, for dinner and to learn from our Master teacher how to surrender our whole selves to the purpose for which we were created - to live each moment WITH the God who created us, and to walk in His way. Won't you join us?
REGISTRATION: $30/person covers dinner and materials for all sessions. Childcare available: $30/child covers childcare for all sessions. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Operation Christmas Child
Collection Dates: Sundays, November 11 & 18By taking an ordinary shoe box, and 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 to do with family, small groups, or individually. Volunteers are needed to staff the Collections table on November 11 and 18. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact June Darmanian, darmanian@comcast.net.
Student Ministries Thanksgiving Feasts
Middle School: Tuesday, November 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Room 102High School: Wednesday, November 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (off campus)
Your kids will not want to miss this time of building community in their groups while enjoying a full Thanksgiving meal together with friends and leaders. This is a great opportunity for the kids to bring friends who may not attend church. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Friday, November 16, 6:00 p.m.
Laserquest: 1400 N. Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View
Young adults, aged 22-30, are invited to come hang out and meet other young adults in our church family. We'll begin our time together at at Laserquest for a couple of friendly games of laser tag (plan on two 30 minute rounds @ $9/game) and then go out to dinner afterward, at a location determined by attendees. Contact Jessica Havens, jhavens@mppc.org, for details.
Fair Trade Gift Fair
November 17 & 18
Fellowship Hall
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.
Shop with us on Saturday, 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. & Sunday, 12:00 noon—3:00 p.m. Transform lives and communities by purchasing items made by artisans in the developing world who are employing skills and resources to work their way out of poverty.
Many volunteers are needed to make this event a reality: set-up/tear-down, artfully arranging merchandise, cashiering, coordinating/providing refreshments, etc. Volunteer to make the Gift Fair possible! Contact Cheryl McPhillips, cherylam56@gmail.com.
Child Baptism and Dedication
Sunday, November 25
Required instruction class, Monday, November 12
On Sunday, November 25, there will be an opportunity for parents to present their children for baptism or dedication during our morning worship services. Participation in a short time of instruction with the pastor, required prior to the baptism/dedication date, has been scheduled on Monday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the church office: 1451 Grant Rd., Suite 102, Mountain View. Register online. Contact Angelyn Knab, aknab@aknab@mppc.org.
Coming Soon:
Saturday, December 24
Show God's love to our church family and guests on Christmas Eve by volunteering to: set-up, greet, usher, love on little ones while their parents enjoy the service, provide refreshment for musicians, etc. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org, for more information on volunteer opportunities.
Christmas Festival & Dinner—Sunday, December 2
Vantage Point—Sunday, December 2
MS Trolleys—Saturday, December 8
Jail Ministry Cookie Collection—Sundays, December 9 & 16
Mothers Together Christmas Fellowship—Thursday, December 13
Christmas Eve Services—Monday, December 24
Program: January 6-June 2, 2013
A love and appreciation of God’s word is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children! The Bible can be a difficult book for children to read and understand. This exciting Bible learning program aims to help children grasp, at their own level of understanding, the importance of God’s word in their lives. Upon completion of the class each student will receive his/her very own Bible at a special graduation ceremony.
All 4th and 5th graders, who have not previously taken Bible Explorers, are encouraged to participate. Online registration will be available soon at odcmv.org. Note that regular, on-time attendance is very important to ensure that your child gains the full benefit of the class. For more information, contact Chris Nicholson, cnicholson@mppc.org.
Stephen Ministry Training
January 2013
January 2013
Stephen Ministers provide emotional and spiritual support and care to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. MPPC will be training another class of Stephen Ministers starting in January. Those with gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, are encouraged to attend. More information available at mppc.org or contact us at 650.330.7516, StephenMinistry@mppc.org.
Ongoing:
Worship Services—Sundays, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Shepherd’s Village—Sundays, 9:00 (3 mo.-5th Gr.) & 10:30 a.m. (3 mo.-3rd Gr.)
The Outlet—Sundays, 9:00 a.m. (Middle School, includes 6th grade)
High School Home Group—Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (314 Martens Ave., Mountain View)
The Mix—One Wednesday, per month the High School group meets for “The Mix” in lieu of Home Group. Contact Zack, zaumiller@mppc.org, for details.
Mothers Together—Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (See the Mothers Together section of our blog for more information.)
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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Weekly Services & Programs
Worship Services—Sundays, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Shepherd’s Village—Sundays, 9:00 (3 mo.-5th Gr.) & 10:30 a.m. (3 mo.-3rd Gr.)
The Outlet—Sundays, 9:00 a.m. (Middle School, includes 6th grade)
High School Home Group—Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (314 Martens Ave., Mountain View)
The Mix—One Wednesday, per month the High School group meets for “The Mix” in lieu of Home Group. Contact Zack, zaumiller@mppc.org, for details.
Mothers Together—Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (See the Mothers Together section of our blog for more information.)
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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