The latest happenings for you & your family at MVPC
Jer Swigart Event
Conflict is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. On Wednesday, February 5th at 6:00 PM, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Jer Swigart, Co-Founding Executive Director of Global Immersion, to our Sanctuary. Jer is a renowned peacemaker and author of Mending the Divides: Creative Love in a Conflicted World. With over 20 years of experience navigating conflicts on international battlefields, divided U.S. streets, and even boardrooms, Jer offers profound insights on how faith compels us to be Everyday Peacemakers. This evening will provide a theological foundation and practical tools for joining God in mending the divides in our own lives, families, and communities.
Family Movie Night
Please join us on Friday, February 7th at 6 pm for Family Movie Night! We are showing Paddington 2. Free popcorn and lemonade! Pizza $1/slice! Candy $1/box! Bring your own chairs, blankets, bean bags, sleeping bags, etc!
Book Circle
Book Circle discusses one book every month. We meet at 10:00 am on the second Monday of the month, September through June.
Hands for Mission
The Hands-for-Mission group knits and crochets blocks that are assembled into afghans, which are donated to a variety of charitable organizations throughout Arizona. We also provide baby blankets to veteran moms with babies. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month in the EEC room, between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. All supplies are provided by Women’s Ministries. Yarns and blocks are available in our cabinets in the EEC room for those who would like to knit, crochet and assemble afghans/blankets at home.
Caregiver Support Group
Are you a caregiver who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or isolated? Just know that you are not alone! We have a Caregivers Support Group, which meets monthly on the second Thursday. We are currently reading and discussing the book “Loving Someone Who Has Dementia” by Pauline Boss. If you are interested in attending or for more information, please email Pastor Lyn at lync@mtviewpres.org.
Seniors Lunch: Happy Birthday, Arizona!
Seniors Lunch: “Happy Birthday, Arizona!”
Join us for a special celebration of Arizona's birthday at our Seniors Lunch! Enjoy an engaging presentation by an Arizona historian and lively musical performance by the OK Chorale featuring western favorites. Savor a delicious Southwest-inspired lunch of chicken penne alfredo and garden salad.
🗓 Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Meredith Hall
💵 Tickets: $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased on Sundays at the Welcome Center or online.
Come for the food, fun, and fellowship as we honor the Grand Canyon State!
Stitching Sisters
Stitching Sisters meets monthly on the third Monday to promote fellowship among women who machine sew or do hand needlework. A devotion is shared before we break for our own sack lunch. Personal projects are regularly in progress. Participation is encouraged in the design and construction of group projects, which are sewn by multiple members. These have included quilts and various home goods which are then offered for sale at the fundraiser in November. Sale money benefits the Women’s Ministries account for distribution to local and faraway missions.
Ruth Circle
We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am in The Gathering Room September through May. In December we have a Christmas lunch in a member’s home. This year we have a two part focus for study: we spend time sharing to get to know each other better and we are studying our favorite hymns. The program leader for each month tells about her favorite hymn.
Parent Happy Hour
Parents, You are invited to happy hour at OHSO Paradise Valley on Friday, February 28th! We will meet there for appetizers! You are welcome to orders drinks and or dinner, as well! Please RSVP by 2/21 so we snag a table big enough for the whole group!
Pancake Party
You and your family are invited (and encouraged) to attend our 2nd Annual Pancake Party on Fat Tuesday (March 4th)! We will have a delicious pancake breakfast for dinner and will discuss/share the meaning of Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. This is such a cool way to call our kids' attention to their own Lenten journey with Jesus. We will have ashes to distribute as well. See you there!
Parent Book Club
Parents ... We are reading Grace-Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel! Grab a copy to read and then join us on April 2 for a group discussion. We will also have tasty snacks and delicious beverages!
Furrier Home
8360 E Captain Dreyfus Ave
Wednesday, April 2nd
7 pm
Mexico Mission Trip
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of service, faith, and fellowship in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico! From April 4-6, we’ll partner once again with our friends at Oc3an View Ministries to continue building relationships and meeting the needs of this incredible community.
This trip is open to all ages and is a perfect opportunity for families, friends, and individuals to serve together. Whether you have construction experience or not, your willingness to help is all that’s needed. No Spanish? No problem! There’s a place for everyone to make an impact.
By joining us, you’ll be part of something bigger—strengthening lasting relationships in a community we visit twice a year. Don’t miss this chance to Live Your Faith by being the hands and feet of Jesus alongside our neighbors in need.
Congregational Meeting
Mark your calendars! Join us for a congregational meeting on Sunday, February 2nd, at 10:00AM in the sanctuary. During the meeting, we will vote on new elders and deacons. Please note that this meeting will not be livestreamed. We hope to see you there!