March 6 & 7, 2010

VISITORS: We welcome you to worship here at Mountain View. As a way of saying “thank you” we have a gift for you at the desk in the front entry way of the worship center. Fill out the information card that is located in the rack in front of you, and bring it to the desk. Our gift to you is a travel mug, chock full of information about Mountain View!

HOUSING REQUEST: We are looking for nine months of free (or very inexpensive) housing for a Pastoral intern, his wife, and their dog. This might be a great tax opportunity. Please speak to Pastor Leland for more information.

THANK YOU for all the well wishes, cards, and gifts. Thank you...thank you...thank you!! Pastor Glenn & Connie

FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEKEND! Please bring your food donations for the United Food Bank here to church on Sunday 3/7 from 8am–1pm or Monday 3/8 from 9am-11am. Thank you for helping to feed the East Valley Hungry. MVLC has more than 150 volunteers collecting food and, with your help, anticipate donating more than 1,000 pounds!! Thank you!

COAT/OUTERWEAR DRIVE: please help the Alhambra School District collect clean gently used coats and outwear for the students of Montebello Elementary School. In need of all sizes for children, ages 5-14. We will be placing a large box with a sign for the coats in the Narthex beginning March 14. Please contact Margaret Ramsay 480-706-0571 if you have any questions.

FLOAT UPDATE: Thank you for your outpouring of recyclables! Now we are only collecting shiny wrappers like candy, granola bar, and potato chips. Please bring to the preschool office. MVLC will be entering our float in the Ahwatukee Easter Parade on Saturday, April 3rd for the 34th straight year! Questions? Call the Preschool at 480-893-2531.

ALL CHILDREN OF THE CONGREGATION K-5th grade are invited to join the Joyful Noiz Choir in participating in the Passion Cantata and Play being presented the weekend of March 27th/28th. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from
5 -6pm in the Music Room. Contact Camille at (480) 893-0858 / ccritt@cox.net for more information.

XTRA NEEDS YOU! We are looking for coordinators and volunteers for the Wednesday program. Xtra is a blossoming program on Wednesday nights from 6:15 to 7:30pm in which children come to Mountain View Lutheran Church to hear God's word, create crafts, and build friendships. If you are interested in helping, please contact Robin Moe at rmoe@mvlutheran.org or 480-893-2579. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: There will be no XTRA on March 17 and 24. We will resume again on March 31. Thank you!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VBS: The Baobab Blast, God’s Great Get-Together is coming June 21-25, from 9am until noon. Join the fun as we celebrate sharing the good news of God’s love through games, songs, stories, activities and more in an exciting African environment – all under Baobab Blast’s overarching theme of community. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, contact Robin Moe at rmoe@mvlutheran.org or 480-893-2579. (Registration will begin mid-April.)

CALLING SINGERS! Come join the festival choir in presenting: No Greater Sacrifice, music by Larry Shackley, words by Pamela Martin. The cantata and passion play will be presented at all services March 27/28. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights at 6:30pm in the music room. Contact Jennifer at jsheldon@mvlutheran.org for more information.

WE NEED ACTORS AND DRAMATISTS: Passion Play rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7:15pm. Join us to make your Palm Sunday experience memorable! Contact Debbie at hockey31@mindspring.com or sign up in the Narthex.

MENS TOILETRIES COLLECTION: The month of March we are collecting items for Phoenix Rescue Mission. Shampoo, shaving cream, disposable razors, soap, tooth paste and brushes. Regular & travel sizes. Please put donations in the barrel in the Narthex. Thank you!

MISSION MEXICO 2010: This year’s mission trip is May 30th - June 4th. Information/Registration packets are available in the front office. Deposits and registration forms are due March 7. Please contact Pastor Leland for more info: 480-893-2579 x112 or pastorarmbright@mvlutheran.org.

Volunteer Opportunity: We’re headed to Children First Academy to sort clothes which will be donated to students’ families. Friday, March 12 from noon to 2:00pm. We will carpool from church at 11:30am. Sign up in the volunteer book or call Nessie at 480-747-7402.

AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT: Mountain View brings Africa to you! The African Children's Choir will be performing here March 14 at 7pm. Ticket donations help defray our costs. The choir will ask for a free-will donation during the concert. Visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com for more info on the choir. Questions? Contact us at info@missionafrica.org.

BETHLEHEM HANDCARVED RELIGIOUS WARES will be available on the patio between and after services the weekend of March 20 & 21. This craft is the major source of income for more than 120 Christian families residing in Bethlehem and helps them stay and reside in the Holy Land. For more information, you can pick up a flyer at the table in the entry way.

MEN’S BREAKFAST: Join us for our monthly breakfast, fellowship and presentation. Next breakfast is Friday, March 26 at 7:30am. The sign up chart is available in the Narthex on weekends or call the church office at 480-893-2579 to RSVP!

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR QUILTS/HELP NEEDED! As a Mountain View tradition, we will give graduating seniors a personalized quilt on Senior Sunday. If you are a graduating Senior in the 2010 class, please sign up for your quilt in the narthex. If you are interested and willing to help make a quilt for a senior, there will also be a sign up sheet in the Narthex. Any questions please contact Colin: cnoonan@mvlutheran.org or 480-893-2579 x115 .

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET: If you have borrowed equipment (wheel chairs, crutches, walkers. etc) and are no longer using these items please return them to the church office. If you have equipment you would like to donate please bring it to the church office or contact Chris Mahon at cmahon@mvlutheran.org or 480-893-2579 x130.

CPR CLASS: If you are interested in current certification in CPR and the automatic external defibrillator, a class can be scheduled if we have a minimum of 5 people. The cost would be $25 per person. Date and time to be determined by those taking the class. For more information contact Chris Mahon at cmahon@mvlutheran.org or 480-893-2579 x130.

HIDDEN TREASURES THRIFT STORE needs YOU! If you have a couple hours to volunteer on any day, Mon. - Sat., then we are looking for you! We especially need someone to process our fabric donations (measure and price bundles of fabric). We would provide the guidelines and you could take the fabric home if you chose or do it at the store. Please call Valerie Calderon, 480-814-0174 or e-mail at val.hiddentreasure@gmail.com for more information. Store is located at 610 N. Alma School Road.

WORSHIP AT SUN LAKES CHAPEL: (A ministry of MVLC in Ahwatukee.) Please join us Sunday mornings at 8:00am at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For more info, please contact Pastor David Harr at 480-802-2151.

LINDA BEILER begins her Ride-to-Connect this weekend from San Diego. Keep her in your prayers and watch this space for info!

MOUNTAIN VIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH ACCESS POINT is here to help people find employment. If you or someone you know is looking for work call us at 480-893-2579 x116. We are open Monday thru Thursday from noon to 4:00p.m (by appointment only). Call us now to set up YOUR appointment!

WORSHIP NEWS: The Gospel lesson for next weekend, March 13th/14th is Luke 15:1:3, 11b-32.