Check here often for detailed information about special upcoming events, new ministry programs and service opportunities. If you would like more information about any of the items listed below, please contact the church office.
Weekly News from Mountain View Community Church
February 1, 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK
Infusion Begins this Friday
Wanted to get connected? Get ready for an Infusion! Our next Infusion will be held on 5 Friday evenings (February 3 & 17; March 2, 16, & 30) from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Adult Classroom. Infusion is the first step into life-sharing, life-changing, neighborhood-reaching home groups, sharing the why, how, where and when of Home Groups. Come and join us for a fun time of fellowship, study, and sharing (sounds like a Home Group). If you would like to sign up, please reply to this email. Questions? Contact Pastor Rob at pastorrob@mvccfrederick.com.
Membership Sunday
This Sunday we will welcome the following people into membership at Mountain View: Cindy Ernest, Andrew Hager, Annette Hager, Ron Stokes, Debbie Watkins, Jay Watkins, Channing Williamson, and Jason Williamson.
God’s Fruit Stand
This Sunday is Fruit Stand Day. Don't forget to bring in your Backyard Bucks to spend on all sorts of new items on the Fruit Stand. Parents, each week the kids have opportunities to earn Backyard Bucks during both services of church. They earn them for memory verses, class participation and more. They can then spend them at God's Fruit Stand, which will be open before and after both services.
Ecuador Missions Information Meeting
Students and parents are invited to an informational meeting this Sunday at 12:30 in the PIT. If you would like more information about the missions trip to Ecuador on June 16-26, please plan to join us after church this Sunday.
The VIEW Super Bowl Party
Giants vs. Patriots, but more importantly, Wings vs. Subs! All students grades 8 and up are invited—this Sunday, 6:00-9:00 PM in the PIT! In addition to the game on the big screens, we will have various contests, Just Dance, and all the regular tables games. Wings and Giant Sub provided. You bring the following: (Last name) A-G--Soda; H-P--Hot Dish; R-Z--Sweet.
OTHER MVCC EVENTS
Dive-In & Living Water
Dive-In (9:30-10:40 AM each Sunday)—Daniel. An in-depth look at the prophet whose great faith and integrity under pressure has inspired and challenged God’s people throughout the centuries. This study from the Old Testament prophecy of Daniel (and a great parallel for our Revelation sermon series) is being taught by Dan Jerore.
Living Water (11:00 AM-12:10 PM each Sunday)—Heaven. Randy Alcorn’s bestselling book is wonderfully brought to life through this seven-part video series. Begin to understand and picture Heaven the way Scripture describes it—a bright, vibrant, and physical New Earth, free from sin, suffering, and death, and brimming with Christ's presence, wondrous natural beauty, and the richness of human culture as God intended it. The next time you hear someone say, "We can't begin to imagine what Heaven will be like," you will be able to tell them, "I can." This study (also very timely as our sermon series progresses through Revelation) is being facilitated by Doug Mee.
ALPHA Class
The ALPHA class has been postponed until the end of March. More details will be available soon.
DivorceCare
The next session of DivorceCare will begin on Wednesday, February 15. DivorceCare is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. The group meets in the church conference room on Wednesdays at 7:00-9:00 PM. There is a $15 registration fee (scholarships available). Contact the church office at 301-874-0000 to sign up. For more information, contact Ridge at 301-831-8884 or Maura at 301-831-3616.
Local Missionary Needed for the Next Generation
Needed: local missionary to the next generation. Time commitment--2.5 hours per month, one Monday a month from January through June. The mission field is MOPS babies and preschoolers, and we are in need of one missionary to fill the spot of a missionary on furlough. Please contact Jan Drass (jdrass2@comcast.net) if God is calling you to serve.
Snacks for Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry is in need of snacks, especially Goldfish crackers. Please drop them off at the lower level kiosk. Thank you!
LOCAL MISSIONS
Items will be collected for the Urbana Food Bank until March 11. Please bring items to church and place them at the Urbana Help Table in the upstairs lobby. Gift cards may be given to Sandy Sherman or dropped off to Pam Wilson in the church office.
FOOD BANK SUGGESTIONS: Soup-er Bowl Soup Collection in conjunction with Super Bowl Weekend!
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS: Laundry detergent, dryer sheets, stain removers, dishwashing liquid and dishwasher detergent, other cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, napkins, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, pump hand soap, antiperspirant, lotion, disposable razors, shaving cream for men and women, Chef Boyardee products, meals in a can or box, canned meat and fish, tomato products, pasta sauce, healthy cereal and instant oatmeal, 100% juice, healthy snacks, condiments, flour, sugar, brown sugar, coffee, tea, Ibuprofen, cough drops. Also diapers, wipes, diaper rash creams, gently used baby clothing and equipment. Food & Gas Cards are especially needed, especially with the price of gas going up!
Questions? Please contact Sandy Sherman at sandy1sherman@aol.com / 301-253-4334 or Jo Ostby at allsodifferent@yahoo.com / 240-529-4815. Greater Urbana Area Food Bank—LIKE us on Facebook!
MEN’S MINISTRIES
Bible Study
The men’s Bible study meets every Friday morning (until April 20) from 6:30-7:30 AM in the PIT, using the new book “The Resolution for Men” based on The Resolution and final speech from the movie Courageous. You are invited to join anytime for this amazing and challenging call to biblical manhood and leadership HOWEVER…this study is not only for men who can make it to Mountain View early on Friday mornings! Each week we will send out an e-mail summary of Friday’s lesson for men who want to follow along with our study in their book and prayerfully take The Resolution for Men. Contact pastorob@mvccfrederick.com if interested.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Morning Bible Study
Beth Moore Bible Study - The Book of James. Meets every other Tuesday through the end of April from 9:15-11:30 AM. If interested, sign up by contacting Paula Sandy at paula1sandy@aol.com or 301-829-5077. Please indicate if you will need babysitting.
Book Club
Our next book for discussion will be Fallen Angels by Patricia Hickman. We will meet on Sunday, February 19 at 12:30 PM. Invite friends and neighbors who do not attend MVCC for a lively and interesting discussion!
Movie Night
Come join us for a night of laughter and fellowship Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 PM in the Worship Center for MVCC Women’s Ministry Movie Night featuring Chonda Pierce.
Sisters in Faith Conference
The Sisters in Faith Annual Conference is Saturday, March 24 at Montgomery United Methodist Church in Damascus, MD from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. This is a great conference each year with a nationally recognized speaker. This year the speaker is Sharon Glasgow from Proverbs 31 Ministries. Cost is $25. Pick up a brochure at the welcome kiosk. Go to www.montumc.org or call 301-253-4460 to register.
Women of Faith Conference—One Day
Women of Faith—One Day will be held on Saturday, March 31 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Baltimore, MD at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. Speakers are Christine Caine, Angie Smith, and Andy Andrews. They will challenge and inspire you with captivating personal stories and insights from scripture. Cost is $59. Pick up a brochure at the welcome kiosk. Go to www.womenoffaith.com/oneday or call 888-493-2484.
Weekly Prayer Groups
Two women’s prayer groups meet weekly! Please join us either on Tuesday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM or Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Prayer & Comfort Room. No childcare provided. Questions? Contact Jan Drass (jdrass2@comcast.net) for the Tuesday group or Farnaz Hashempour (fernazhashempour@yahoo.com) for the Thursday group.
Spring Retreat
The women’s retreat will be May 4-5, 2012 at the Middle Creek Bible Conference Center near Gettysburg, PA (where the men’s retreat is held). Please contact Kathy Buckwalter (bucksnell@comcast.net or 301-865-1802) with questions.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Craft Help Needed
Our 11:00 program for 1st-5th graders uses a variety of teaching methods, including skits, games, discussion questions and crafts. Our current Craft Station Team is doing an outstanding job teaching Biblical truths in a visual, experiential way, but they could use some help! We need people to help with craft preparation during the week, people to come on Sunday mornings from 10:45-12:15 to help kids with the crafts, and we could also use more Craft Station Leaders, who are responsible for planning, preparing and explaining the crafts. If you are interested in helping in any of these areas, please contact Kristine Vernier at fireflygiraffe@aol.com or 240-315- 6454.
NOTE: Please see the board in the downstairs lobby for other opportunities for service within the Children's Ministry.