en http://mppc.ccbchurch.com © Copyright 2000 - 2009Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=166 Our study guides are designed to help you and your small group extend the teaching and lessons from a sermon. For each completed series there is a booklet which contains the study guides for all the sermons. It is also possible to download the study guide related to a specific sermon. In most cases, there may be more questions and exercises than your group has time to do. Keep in mind that this is a tool for your use, not a regimen. Let the Spirit lead you and your group accordingly. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:58:12 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=326 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=326&article_id=5870 Join us Jan. 16-19 at Cornerstone's Winter Retreat! We will be staying in cabins at Lake Tahoe and will enjoy playing in the snow, relaxing in the cabins, playing great games, getting to know each other better, eating lots of food, and hearing from Ryan Jones--our guest speaker for the weekend! Cost: $45 if you sign up by Sunday (1/11) $55 if you sign up by Thursday (1/15) To register click here! Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:57:26 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=901 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=901&article_id=4692 Join a Group Resources & Archives Service Sermon Guides Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:54:26 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=64 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=64&article_id=5675 Vision and Mentor Description "I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe."' -Ephesians 1:17-19 I. Vision Statement: To develop mentoring relationships which enhance participants' growth in transparency, authenticity, and vulnerability, and which enable the mentors (in a spirit of wisdom, revelation, and love) to guide their mentored partners to discern next steps in their spiritual growth. A. The Mentor • Is a regularly attending member of MPPC. • Provides a covenant relationship that offers safety, confidentiality and acceptance as a model of God's love. • Demonstrates and encourages Christian spiritual maturity while shepherding and guiding the mentored partner. • Acknowledges, practices, and celebrates personal talents and gifts, and is committed to spiritual growth. • Depends on the Holy Spirit for discernment and direction. • Encourages a hope-filled vision of becoming the person God intended. • Commits to dependence on scripture and the power of prayer. • Admits limitations, and suggests alternative resources. • Pursues one's own Christian transformational journey through regular meetings with spiritual friends or mentor to provide opportunities for prayer, accountability, encouragement, vulnerability, and counsel. B. The mentor models and teaches: • Prayerfulness • Engagement with God's Word • Truth-telling with gentleness and respect • Boundary-setting • Building healthy relationship dynamics C. The mentoree: • Is committed to personal spiritual growth • Desires a closer relationship with God • Wants a mentor who will prayerfully help you determine the next step in your journey To apply to be a mentor, please click here. To apply for a mentor, please click here. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:44:53 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8556 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8556&article_id=3131 If you're looking for your next small group study, check out this list of Recommended Small Group Studies that includes more than 100 guides which you can sort by format, length and topic. You can also stop by the the Small Groups department to borrow a resource such as the down-to-earth "...for Everyone" commentaries on the New Testament by N.T. Wright that will richly enhance any Bible Study. The Small Groups Department is located in Adult Discipleship in Building B (934 Santa Cruz Avenue). Is there a specific resource you wish to checkout? Do you have questions about a resource? Please contact the Small Group Director for additional information or inquiries. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:40:25 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=413 For our study curriculum, we recommend Sermon on the Mount LifeGuide Topical Bible Studies, by John Stott. You can purchase these online, or on-campus from Home Groups for $3. For more information, contact Lori 650.330.7583. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=399 Compassion Weekend Devotional Compassion Weekend Prayer Guide Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=376 Next Steps - Week 1 - February 9-10, 2008 Next Steps - Week 2 - February 16-17, 2008 unavailable Next Steps - Week 3 - February 23-24, 2008 Next Steps - Week 4 - March 8-9, 2008 Next Steps - Week 5 - March 15-16, 2008 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=373 Generations Compilation 2008 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=354 Home for Christmas - December 1-2, 2007 Mary's Magnificat - December 8-9, 2007 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=343 Big God Compilation - October 27 - November, 25, 2007 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=316 Open Doors Full Study Guide - Fall 2007 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=304 Open Hearts Study Guide - Summer 2007 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=292 Faith and Doubt Compilation May 5-June 24, 2007 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=256 Advent Curriculum Week 1 - 12/02/06 - 12/03/06 Advent Curriculum Week 2 - 12/09/06 - 12/10/06 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=236 Acts Compilation September 16 - April 28, 2007 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=225 Bible Heroes and Heroines Study Guide Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=218 Servanthood Sermon Series Study Guide Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=157 Streams of Life Sermon Series Study Guide Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=163 Master of Life Sermon Series Study Guide Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=164 World's Greatest Wisdom Sermon Study Guide Part 1 World's Greatest Wisdom Sermon Study Guide Part 2 (upon opening these study guides you will see they are called "Proverbs", but they do correlate with "The World's Greatest Wisdom" teaching series) Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=4&article_id=165 My Heart, Christ's Home Study Guide Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:54:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231&article_id=5869 New Orleans July 19-26 , 2009 please consider a trip to New Orleans. This will be the only high school mission trip of the summer. If you are interested or have questions please contact Jason Nikolao or Dave Radford. More information is coming soon! Guatemala From July 27-August 7, 2009, join a multi-generational mission trip to Guatemala. Please join us for an informational session on January 14, 2009. Please contact Emily Liggett for details about the January 14th meeting. This will be the 6th trip that MPPC has taken to Guatemala with Mission to the Americas and Partnership Ministries. We will work alongside a new church in the Guatemala City area and help them build their church building. We will also help with an afternoon Vacation Bible School in the neighborhood to bring new families to Christ and this new church. This is a wonderful family trip! Please contact Emily Liggett with questions or call 650-867-8662. Information about the trip is available in the Mission Office or Connection Center. Applications due February 9, 2009. Click here to download the Guatemala 2009 information flier. Click here to download the Short Term Mission Trip Application Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:15:33 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231&article_id=5834 Thursdays 7-9pm This is a great time for Seniors to go deeper into their relationship with God through our Study of C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity. Senior book study meets at the home of Melissa Hall. Ask for directions here. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 17:11:22 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231&article_id=5628 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm at Glenwood (550 Glenwood Ave) SLI, Student Leadership Initiative, is for students who want to be discipled and invest themselves as leaders/servants in the ministry community. Interested students are encouraged to download and fill out the application by clicking here. Please submit your application as soon as possible to Susie Benton. Contact Susie with any questions, 650.330.7517. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 17:11:22 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=17 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=17&article_id=5704 Our next meeting will be on January 11th in Garden Court. Come and connect with other members of The Journey for a potluck dinner and fellowship. If you are interested in helping to plan for and organize Journey events please let Hari know. Location: Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Garden Court. Bring: A dish to share. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 14:49:39 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231&article_id=5868 April 5th - 10th You must have a passport or have submitted your passport application before signing up for Mexicali. If you pay before March 16 the cost is $595, and $625 after. We are excited this year about expanding our parent participation. If you you're a parent interested in joining us, we need your help with kitchen crew, construction, womens' ministry, and medical care for our team. Please contact Makenzie Gallego for more information. Mexicali 2009 application. Please download and return by February 8th. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 14:49:24 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8511 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8511&article_id=4084 Impact is a place where thirty-somethings can connect and grow on a deep level, around the issues we face at this important stage in our lives. To join our email list, contact Diane Lopez, dlopez@mppc.org or call Adult Ministries 650.330.7504. Other contacts: Christl Kirchner, 650.968.4266, Christl Kirchner or Paul Baty, 408.568.1217, Paul Baty. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:44:19 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8759 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8759&article_id=5867 In Concert:January 18, 2009MPPC Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:08:56 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8759 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8759&article_id=4460 Have you moved recently? Do you have a new member in your family? Do you need to update your information in our church records? If you need to change anything in your church record, from contact information to family changes, we appreciate your assistance. You can drop-by the Connection Center, call Jo Ann McCline at 650.323.8641, email info@mppc.org, or do it yourself by logging in to our church database through the front page of www.mppc.org. Thanks for your help! Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:07:43 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=23 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=23&article_id=5593 Join us Sundays from 9:25 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Garden Court. We are a mixed fellowship group of all ages and stages in life that come together to study the Scriptures and share prayer requests. This winter, Frank VanderZwan will be teaching a new series called "This I Believe" on the creeds of the church beginning with a Biblical Study of the Westminster Confession of Faith. Contact: Leslie Hoberg, 650.323.8694. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:29:23 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=23 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=23&article_id=5866 January 11 lesson: "What are the Confessions? An Introduction and Historic Background" Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:28:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=266 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=266&article_id=5863 January 10-11, 2009 Message: "You 2.0" Speaker: John Ortberg Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:06:45 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8705 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8705&article_id=5789 DECEMBER Rock: Sundays, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 11:00 a.m.-noon, Fellowship Hall. No Rock: Dec 28 due to Christmas Holiday. Rock resumes Jan 11. ZOO: Tuesdays, 12/2, 12/16, 6:36-8:08 p.m. in D-building basement. Winter Retreat: Jan 30-Feb 1. Get-away with friends for tons of fun and great teaching. Beginning in December you can pay online at www.mppc.org then mail the registration form to M3 ministries (MPPC, M3, 950 Santa Cruz Ave. MP 94025) or fax to 650.330.7597. JANUARY Rock: Sundays, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 11:00 a.m.-noon, Fellowship Hall. Our series is on Spiritual Gifts and Disciplines. No Rock: Jan 4 due to Christmas Holiday. Rock resumes Jan 11. ZOO: Tuesdays, 1/6, 1/20, 6:36-8:08 p.m. in D-building basement. Winter Retreat: Jan 30-Feb 1. Get-away with friends for tons of fun and great teaching. Beginning in December you can pay online at www.mppc.org then mail the registration form to (MPPC, M3, 950 Santa Cruz Ave. MP 94025) or fax to 650.330.7597 send a check and form by mail. ZOOM: Our spring break mission trip will be April 6-10. Applications will be available in January and due in February. FEBRUARY Rock: Sundays, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 11:00 a.m.-noon, Fellowship Hall. Our series on Spiritual Gifts and Disciplines continues through February. NO Rock: Feb 1 due to Winter Retreat. ZOO: Tuesdays, 2/3, 2/17 6:36-8:08 p.m. in D-building basement. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:06:44 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231&article_id=5625 Sundays, 11 a.m. to noon Menlo Park: 950 Santa Cruz, Garden Court "The Case for Christ" January 11 - Susie Benton - Assistant DirectorJanuary 18 - Shelley Sousa - Junior Class Lead January 25 - Jim Candy - Pastor of Family Life February 1 - Jeff Utu - Director of Family LifeFebruary 8 - Shelley Sousa - Junior Class LeadFebruary 15 - Beto Diaz - Sophomore Class Lead Second City is a Worship service for high school students grades 9-12. Join us for fellowship, worship, and teaching from God's word. If you have any questions please email Andressa Thorne or call 650.323.8672. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:06:31 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9231&article_id=5630 Breakaway meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month Come hang out @ 700 Santa Cruz in Menlo Park for an Old School Breakaway! January 7th 2009, 8-9pm Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:06:29 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=29 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=29&article_id=5713 Makenzie Gallego - Interim Director - 650.329.7475 Susie Benton - Assistant Director - 650.330.7517 Dave Radford - Senior Class Lead - 650.330.7579 Shelley Sousa - Junior Class Lead - 650.323.8683 Mike Francisco - Worship / Junior Class Lead - 650.330.7558 Beto Diaz - Sophomore Class Lead - 650.330.7541 Jason Nikolao - Freshman Class Lead - 650.330.7570 Laura Garcia - Freshman Class Lead - 650.323.8612 Scott Shek - Senior Media Assistant Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:06:21 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=29 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=29&article_id=35 Welcome to High School Ministries at MPPC!! Check out our Upcoming Events page for specific details about our programs. If you are interested in volunteering with our ministry click here to download an application. Second City -Meets every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in Garden Court for honest worship, uncompromising teaching, and unique fellowship. Strive Groups -A great place to get together for fun, fellowship and spiritual interaction with a small group of friends for camps, workshops, or any of our other activities. Breakaway - Wednesday nights, from 8:00-9:15 p.m. Check out the Upcoming Events page for details. Please park when you drop-off and pick-up your student for Breakaway rather than stopping in the red zone. Enter the parking lot from Oak Grove Ave because parking is not permitted from the Chestnut Ave entrance. Please do not drop off your student until 7:45pm. Thank you! Breakaway Events -are fun trips every other month on the first Saturday. Mexicali 2009 - New Orleans 2009 -Woodleaf 2009 - For Information on these trips please check out the bottom of out Upcoming Events page. For more information -Check out the Upcoming Events page or email Andressa Thorne. Parent E-mail -Sign up to receive our Parent e-mail newsletter by sending your email address to Andressa Thorne. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:06:18 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8705 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=8705&article_id=5840 We're starting a new series at Rock! Join us on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. in Fellowship Hall to hear about Spiritual Gifts Unwrapped. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:06:04 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=997 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=997&article_id=5865 We will meet on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Room D-11 to hear Annie LaPoint, artist and book illustrator, speak on "Love, Art, and the Paradox of Suffering." Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:05:51 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=997 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=997&article_id=4501 Meets fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in D-11 (1111 University Drive in Menlo Park). We are a group of people who enjoy exploring the intersection of Christian faith and the visual arts. Emerging and professional artists, art teachers and art therapists gather monthly for intellectual stimulation, spiritual nourishment, artistic development and the opportunity to use art in ministry. Contact: Marianne Letteri, 650.328.5754. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:09:59 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=75 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:31:42 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=47 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=47&article_id=5665 Sundays at 9:30 a.m., D-10. Solid Start is a group for dating, engaged or married couples in their 20's and 30's that is focused on developing Christ-centered marriages by learning from scripture, from other Christian couples, through discipleship training, and by serving our community. Come join us for great speakers every Sunday morning, weekly small groups, service projects and fun events! Contact: Patti and Tim Schrotenboer, 650.494.3866 or solidstartmppc@yahoo.com. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:36:41 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=311 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=311&article_id=4958 Welcome to Great Dates! When: Saturday, April 4, 6:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Topic for April 4 is "Building a Creative Love Life". Register by clicking here. Deadline for registration is April 2. Childcare is available - please request via the online registration form by March 27. What: Great Dates is an opportunity for married couples** to build healthy habits into their marriages and have a lot of fun doing it! ** Note: Great Dates events have been developed for married couples. If you are an unmarried couple looking for ways to strengthen your relationship, please consider attending MPPC's Foundations for Marriage program. Why: Marriages in our Silicon Valley culture are challenged on many levels. Couples are stretched to find time for all the demands of work and parenting. This reality can put stress on marriages. Great Dates will offer you tools and quality time to help keep the energy and resilience in your marriage. How: Great Dates evenings will provide a framework for deepening the quality of your conversation with your spouse and then send the two of you out on a date. After the date, you will return for dessert and a fun wrap-up to the evening. Where: 700 Santa Cruz Ave (Behind Ace Hardware; location of MPPC's Sunday morning Cafe services) What to do with the kids? Free childcare provided on request at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 950 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park. Please request childcare via the Great Dates online registration form at least one week in advance of each event. Our Date Plan:Please request childcare online at least one week in advance.Call for reservations in advance at a restaurant within a two-mile radius of the church if you would like to have dinner with your spouse. Other options are to go for coffee, pizza or take a walk. On the day of each event:6:00 - 6:10 p.m. If you have requested childcare, drop off your children at the MPPC campus, 950 Santa Cruz Ave, room A-11.6:15 p.m. Join other couples at 700 Santa Cruz Ave to watch a brief video session from David and Claudia Arp's "10 Great Dates."6:45 p.m. Go for coffee, a meal or a walk with your spouse. Use the conversation questions provided for a fun and meaningful time with your beloved.8:30 p.m. Return to 700 Santa Cruz for dessert, wrap-up and a drawing for a gift certificate to a local restaurant.Register for your next GREAT DATE!Questions? Contact Linda Arrillaga, 650.854.1049 or Nancy Aird. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:36:39 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=878 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=878&article_id=5750 This class for dating, engaged or newly married couples will address significant marriage topics from a Christ-centered perspective. Topics include: Discovering God's good purpose and intention for marriage. Learning to meet our spouse's needs and to speak in their love language, not our own. Developing a healthy communication pattern through "couples' dialogue." Confronting negative beliefs or "love busting" habits in our own relating style. Influencing our relationship in positive ways through loving actions. Exploring the gift of intimacy and sexual fulfillment. Connect with other couples and learn more about each other! Foundations for Marriage is offered twice a year in the Spring and Fall. The Spring 2009 class will take place on Thursday evenings, April 2 - 30, 2009, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. in room C-20. Register by clicking here. Contact: Nancy Aird, 650.323.8690. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:36:38 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=759 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=759&article_id=4507 Marriage Ministries at MPPC is designed to help support couples as they build healthy Christ-centered marriages through all stages and circumstances. Marriage Conference "Becoming Soul Mates" with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott - February 21, 2009 Every married or engaged couple will benefit from this conference - those wanting to make a struggling relationship stronger or a good relationship great. This is a fun day filled with humor, fresh insight and new strategies for lifelong love. How about a great gift for your spouse that shows how much you value your marriage, has eternal value, doesn't collect dust and fits all sizes? Please note in our online registration the option to send a confirmation to your spouse / fiance or another couple with a Valentine's Day card! What you will learn: The three most important misunderstandings about Marriage.The single sentence that can revolutionize your relationship.How to escape the disease to please and the control freak syndrome.The three essential ingredients of lasting love.The immeasurable value of laughter.How to protect your relationship against love's unseen enemy.Four unique love styles.The two steps to communicate with instant understanding.How to reduce and resolve inevitable conflict.Down-to-earth ways to bring your spirits together and walk with God.About the Parrotts Drs Les and Leslie Parrott are best-selling, highly regarded Christian authors and educators whose relationships work has been featured nationally. They are the authors of best selling books like, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages, Becoming Soul Mates and The Love List. $80 per couple until February 1, then $90 per couple. Includes handouts and box lunches. Childcare is available for an additional $30 per child. Register and request childcare by clicking here. Contact: Michelle Diedrich, 408.623.6887. Foundations For Marriage A class for couples who are dating, engaged, or recently married, that will help couples gain a firm biblical and practical foundation for this most rewarding and demanding relationship called "marriage." "Starting Strong" is our goal for each couple. Opportunities to meet other couples will be a part of your experience! The next Foundations for Marriage class is scheduled for April 2 - 30, 2009. For more information and to register, click here. Contact: Nancy Aird, 650.323.8690. Couples Mentoring Couples Mentoring is designed to support marriages toward good communication and a Christ-centered relationship. Couples Mentoring pairs couples who have been married for ten years or more alongside younger dating, engaged or newlywed couples to share their journey. Couples meet a minimum of six sessions to explore the realities of living in a mutually growing relationship. This is a great opportunity to discover and evaluate important aspects of marriage while you grow in relationship with each other. Great Dates Great Dates is an opportunity for married couples to build healthy habits into their marriages and have a lot of fun doing it! These events will provide a framework for deepening the quality of your conversation with your spouse and then send the two of you out on a date. After the date, you will return for dessert and a fun wrap-up to the evening. For more information and to register for our next event, click here. Contact: Linda Arrillaga, 650.854.1049. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:36:37 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9028 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=9028&article_id=5778 Sunday mornings, March 1 - 22, 9:15 - 10:30 a.m., room D-11. We hope you will make MPPC your church home and if you've been attending for a while and are ready to join our family, please come to the next Membership@MPPC class. Membership@MPPC provides a safe and welcome environment for believers to find out more about what it means to follow Jesus. The format of this class will be four sessions on Sunday mornings in the month of March. Please note that attendance at all four sessions is a requirement for membership. Register by clicking here or pick up a form at the Connection Center. Last day to register is February 23. Contact: Nancy Aird, 650.323.8690. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:52:53 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=851 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=851&article_id=5861 Directions: From 101 heading South: Take the MARSH RD exit towards ATHERTON. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto MARSH RD. Turn LEFT onto MIDDLEFIELD RD. Turn RIGHT onto GLENWOOD AVE. Turn LEFT onto EL CAMINO REAL/CA-82. Turn RIGHT onto SANTA CRUZ AVE. Turn RIGHT onto JOHNSON ST and park in the Church Parking Lot. From 101 heading North: Take WILLOW RD WEST towards Menlo Park. Turn RIGHT onto MIDDLEFIELD RD. Turn LEFT onto RAVENSWOOD AVE. Go across EL CAMINO REAL. Turn RIGHT onto DOYLE ST. Turn LEFT onto SANTA CRUZ AVE. Turn RIGHT onto JOHNSON ST and park in the Church Parking Lot. From 280 heading South: Take SAND HILL RD. EAST towards Menlo Park. Turn LEFT onto SANTA CRUZ AVE. At the Y, veer right along SANTA CRUZ AVE. At the STOP SIGN, turn RIGHT onto SANTA CRUZ AVE. Turn LEFT onto JOHNSON ST and park in the Church Parking Lot. From 280 heading North: Take ALPINE RD. EAST towards Menlo Park. ALPINE becomes SANTA CRUZ AVE. at the JUNIPERO SERRA signal light. At the Y, veer right along SANTA CRUZ AVE. At the STOP SIGN, turn RIGHT onto SANTA CRUZ AVE. Turn LEFT onto JOHNSON ST and park in the Church Parking Lot. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:52:52 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=851 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=851&article_id=5862 January 5 - Mediation vs. Traditional Court-based settlement (New Leaf Divorce Financial Consulting)January 12 - Common Financial Mistakes (New Leaf)January 19 - Successful Co-parenting/Custody (New Leaf)January 26 - Co-Dependence (Julie Scales) Throughout February and March: Henry Cloud and John Townsend video series: "Changes that Heal" (with topics including: "Incredients of Growth", "Bonding", "Boundaries", "Becoming Mature Adults") Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:52:50 MST http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=851 http://mppc.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=851&article_id=679 Find help in putting the pieces together after a divorce or a breakup of a significant relationship. Everything, as we know it, changes. Our friendships, relationships with family and children, and even everyday activities like house cleaning, handling our finances, cooking and eating habits. Perhaps most importantly, our view of ourselves changes. We may feel unlovable, inadequate, or like a failure. Divorce & Relationship Recovery is a place where you will be with people who understand what you are feeling. You will hear valuable information about ways to heal and begin putting your life together again. We feature presentations by experts, either in person or by video. Presenters include psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, pastors, attorneys and other individuals who have significant information to share on recovery issues. In addition to the presentation each night, there is time for questions and answers with the presenter, and time to be in a small, confidential group with others to discuss the presentation and receive support. There is also an opportunity to network with others who are recovering from a breakup and to make new friends. Divorce & Relationship Recovery meets 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. every Monday night of the year, including holidays, in Garden Court on the main campus of MPPC. No membership, no commitment required -- just come. See below for more information and calendar of events. Free childcare is provided for children 3mos - 5th grade upon arrival by 7:40 p.m. Contact: Monte Fisher, 650.888.3215, mfisher@hotmail.com. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:52:49 MST