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?
Sunday, March 10, 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 second weekend in March, people far and wide will be lamenting a lost hour of sleep! As the saying goes, "fall back, spring forward", so don't forget to turn those clocks forward an hour on Saturday night!
(And prepare yourself to be extra specially kind to those who forget and arrive unsuspectingly late to church. You never know - the next time, it could be YOU!) ;)
The Easter offering is above our regular offerings and will be used to transform lives through MPPC’s Mission Partnerships around the world. This year's offering will be invested in specific projects and organizations addressing the issues of: human trafficking, poverty, and education, all as an expression of the reality of God’s resurrection power through Jesus. Thank you for your generosity.
Elder Recommendations
Deadline: Monday, March 18
The Churchwide Nominating Committee invites you to recommend people in our church community for the role of Elder. Elders serve for a period of three years, and provide leadership and oversight to promote the spiritual health of our congregation.
More information, and recommendation submission form at mppc.org/Elders.
More information, and recommendation submission form at mppc.org/Elders.
March Events:
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| "All Faiths House" |
“All Faiths House” Dedication | RSVP
Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m.
The "All Faiths House" development, built by 700 faith-based construction volunteers, from 38 congregations, including ODCMV, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity is nearing completion! Please join us to celebrate with volunteers, sponsors, and community members as each of the four families receive the keys to their new Habitat homes! Contact Don Varney, dvarney@habitat.ebsv.org.
Open Table Brunches & Lunches
Sunday, March 10, 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 next month, as
well. Want to serve as a “host” for an Open Table meal?
Contact Jane Sumner, JaneESumner@aol.com.
Cambodia Mission Trip Info Meeting
Sunday, March 10, 12:00 noon
Fireside Room
Fireside Room
Does your passion lie in the area of combating human trafficking? If so, consider this trip. The team will learn about trafficking issues specific to Cambodia through the visiting of ministries currently working in Cambodia. A week will be spent working with Agape International Mission in Svay Pak, putting on a "Kids Club" for children of the community who are at risk of this injustice. We are inviting those with a passion for the issue, interested in crafting a children's program for the week, and/or have up front musical abilities to engage others.
Appropriate for: Adults and teens age 18+ Contact Bennie Ingraham, bingraham@mppc.org.
Appropriate for: Adults and teens age 18+ Contact Bennie Ingraham, bingraham@mppc.org.
The Mix (for high school)
Wednesday, March 13
Come
hang out with other high school students and group leaders, eat some dinner, play a
game, and participate in a short time of teaching and discussion. These
monthly events are a fun time and a great opportunity to bring a
friend! Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
US Marines Care Package
Sundays, March 17 & 24
Share God’s love with US Marines serving in Afghanistan! The troops we'll be directing our care packages to are serving in a rocky, dry, dusty, remote place where living conditions are difficult and fresh food is scarce. Let them know that they are not forgotten and are very much appreciated by preparing and sending a Care Package!
Look for boxes and instruction sheets at church on Sundays, March 17 & 24. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Sundays, March 17 & 24
Share God’s love with US Marines serving in Afghanistan! The troops we'll be directing our care packages to are serving in a rocky, dry, dusty, remote place where living conditions are difficult and fresh food is scarce. Let them know that they are not forgotten and are very much appreciated by preparing and sending a Care Package!
Look for boxes and instruction sheets at church on Sundays, March 17 & 24. Contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Monday, March 18
Come
hang out with other middle schoolers and group leaders, eat some dinner, play a
game, and participate in a short time of teaching and discussion. These
monthly events are a fun time and a great opportunity to bring a
friend! Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Join us as we take time during the week leading up to Easter to contemplate and celebrate the sacrifice of love Jesus gave to make it possible for us to have an up close and personal relationship with God, culminating in a celebration of the resurrection on Easter!
Maundy Thursday Communion
March 28, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Good Friday Service
March 29, 7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
Easter Sunday Services
March 31, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Followed by an Easter egg hunt after both services!
Followed by an Easter egg hunt after both services!
If you have any questions, please feel welcome to contact Judy Lovejoy, jlovejoy@mppc.org.
Coming Soon:
Sunday, April 7
On Sunday, April 7, there will be an opportunity for parents to present their children for baptism or dedication. Two options for a church required time of instruction for those wishing to present a child on that date have been scheduled from 3:00-4:00 p.m. & 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 1, in our offices at 1451 Grant Rd., Suite 102, Mountain View. Register online or contact Angelyn Knab, aknab@mppc.org.
ODCMV Summer Camp Dates"Kingdom Rock" VBS—July 22-26
Join us for an epic adventure as Open Door Church Mountain View partners with the First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View and the Korean Church of Love to present a week of fun for kids! Together, we'll discover, through amazing experiments, wild games, lip-smacking snacks and incredible music, how kids can stand strong for God. Contact Jean Ann Chernikoff, jchernikoff@mppc.org.
High School “Houseboats”—July 29-August 3
Spend a week at Lake Shasta on a houseboat with other ODCMV High School Students, and grow closer to one another while learning about God and enjoying fun activities, including tubing, wakeboarding and swimming. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Middle School “Pondy”—August 4-10
Don't miss out on the opportunity to spend a week with friends, hanging out, having fun and growing with God! Ponderosa Lodge at Mount Hermon Christian Camp and Conference Center will host this week of fun for incoming 6th through 8th graders. Contact Zack Aumiller, zaumiller@mppc.org.
Ongoing:
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.)
Varying times, dates and locations
You don't have to live your life alone! Small groups provide a safe place where you can be real about doubts, questions and troubles, experience true caring, and develop and deepen friendships. And, in the process, become more the person God created you to be.
Contact Martin Baynes, martin@baynesfamily.org.
Career Actions Ministry
Mountain View Campus, Fellowship Hall
Encouragement and practical resources to help you succeed in your job search. See the CAM section of this blog for more about this ministry. 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.
Deacons are ordained officers of the church, who foster connecting and caring within the church community. Their passion is to help connect members of the community with each other and to ministry. They also provide compassionate response to congregational needs not met by a member’s small group or fellowship group. They care for the community through in-person or over-the-phone prayer, visitation, and occasional help with practical needs (rides, meals). Contact ODCMV Deacons, 650.330.7540, deacons@odcmv.org.
Men Pursuing Purity is a healing ministry for single and married men who long for freedom from the darkness and shame that comes with sexual sin. We bring men to the cross, trusting the Lord to redeem hearts, minds, and souls. In him we find our true selves, loved, forgiven, and healed. In him we find grace and truth (John 1:14).
For all men who have tried repeatedly to leave sin behind, there is hope for real liberation! Men Pursuing Purity is led by men who have experienced healing from sexual addictions, and who minister from compassion, integrity, and total dependence on God. Contact Craig Lauchner, 650.279.2895, craig_lauchner@yahoo.com.
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