Deployment packages will be mailed out the 2nd Sunday of every other month with May being the next month. Please support our MPC members and friends overseas by donating items like magazines, cards, crossword puzzles, candy, gum, and special items from Hawaii (Spam, li hing mui, etc.) These brave soldiers look forward to these gifts. Thank you for your support and God Bless our troops!
If you have any questions please call Lori Wright at 623-7366.
BE A PART OF THE MPC MISSION TO MEXICO- THE TRIP IS ON!
So far we have 9 youth and 7 adults who have committed to participate as of today (4/1). We will leave Honolulu Monday evening, June 9 and return Monday evening, June 16. There is room for more. Cost is approximately $1300 per person with active youth subsidized to $300 from fundraising.
Please consider joining us or making a donation to help reduce the costs for the adults.
EARLY MPC PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR MPCers Members of the MPC family can join with families currently enrolled & enjoy early registration of their children (ages 1-4, for next term which begins in late July) in our Preschool beginning February 1. The general public begins registering on March 1.
MPC WORSHIP TEAM NEEDS YOUR HELP Please prayerfully consider contacting either Tony or Dave if you find yourself willing to go the extra mile and help coordinate MPC’s acolytes, lay readers, or to help set up the sanctuary for worship each Sunday.
Adults Night Out The Spaghetti Factory -
at
Ward Warehouse Saturday, April 12, 6:00 p.m.
Babysitting available at church if needed. $5 per child/$10 max per family. Sign ups on the lanai after church on April 6 or contact Dottie Lee (625-7558), Karen Cabral (623-1596) or Traci Haly (halyfam@yahoo.com) for reservations or more information. Please RSVP by April 9.
ANNUAL DEACON’S
Rainbow Pizza Party!
Sunday, April 27, 11:30 am
Pizza, Salad Bar, Drinks,
Games, and Fellowship (FREE)
Join us for food, fellowship and fun right after Sunday school on the church lanai.
Hosted by our wonderful Deacons.
Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show
SUNDAY, MAY 25
The annual Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show is coming up on May 25 at 5p.m. It’s not too early to be practicing your favorite song, skit, joke, dance or dog trick! The best part is you are always a STAR , as the congregation loves you—regardless!
This is a time to enjoy some great spaghetti first and then…on with the show. Save your Sunday evening May 25 for this event.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 Presbytery Meeting Needs Help OVER 50 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES IN HAWAII & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ARE COMING TO HAWAII!
The Presbytery meeting will be held at First Presbyterian Church at Ko’olau on May 17. All the Presbyterian Churches in Hawaii are joining together to help prepare for this special event.
A combined choir is being formed for the worship service that is part of the meeting.
There will be a need for flowers for leis and for lei makers.
Host families will be needed to accommodate the mainlanders with the understanding that housing will be for a maximum of three nights (Friday through Sunday) with breakfast provided plus transportation to and from the Saturday meeting.
Volunteers will be needed to prepare and staff an MPC display table at First Presbyterian Church on the day of the meeting.
Watch for a sign-up table on the lanai starting February 24 th. You can also contact Jo Gardiner at 988-2777 for more details or to volunteer. Your participation will be vital in helping to welcome our Presbyterian brothers and sisters.
Mark your calendars now because you won’t want to miss out on any of these fulfilling MPC activities and chances to fellowship with your church family &/or to volunteer to assist in the planning and organizing of the events.
Verse of the Day
Bible Studies
& Regular Happenings
SMALL GROUPS HAVE SET SAIL
The best cruising deal you will ever find!!
Join a "cruise" with a Small Group of your choice - some in the mornings and others in the evenings. All adults welcome (no sailing knowledge required). For more info, call Margie Esteron @ 623-9194.
TUESDAY MORNINGWOMEN’S GROUP
Meets 8:30-11am in Conference Room and includes Bible Study. Childcare available by request.
THURSDAY MORNING AT DOROTHY DALE’S
Meets 9:30-10:45 am at Dorothy’s home in Mililani.
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
Study with Pastor Jim.
CARE IS AVAILABLE Our Stephen Ministers are available, so please don’t hesitate to let us know if you or anyone you know could use care. That’s what we’re here for! All is confidential.
For more information or to request care, contact
Diana Toillion 625-1875,
Karen Cabral 623-1596,
Barry Nupen 623-3538, or
Pastor Jim 623-6663.
YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES
Apr 12 CAR WASH FUNDRAISER MPC @ 7:30am to NOON
Bring rags, chamois, & lots of energy!
Apr 13 YOUTH GROUP
@ 4pm (leadership 3:30pm)
Bring Bibles & as always, friends welcome.
Apr 27 YOUTH GROUP
@ 4pm (leadership 3:30pm)
Bring Bibles & as always, friends welcome.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
POWER LAB: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power June 23rd - June 27th
Ms Kathryn needs to get her POWER LAB team in place. If you would like to help and join the fun, please see her after church or sign-up on the lanai.
The positions available are: Wacky Work Crafts (leader & helpers), Hyper Speed Games (helper) , Squeaky Beaker Preschool (director & helpers), Test Tube Treats (kitchen coordinator, set-up & clean-up) , Cinema Science (helper).
*** Also a note for the teens , we always can use crew leaders! There are only four signed on so far and we need about 20! So join the Lab Crew ! If you want more information or have questions please see Ms Kathryn in the office.
This year’s annual MPC tradition will be held on Sunday, November 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Join us in a wonderful celebration with Christmas caroling
and decorating the church in preparation for the season of Advent and for Christmas.
Annual Christmas Dinner & Celebration
Please join us for this special evening!
The MPC Christmas Banquet and celebration will be held at
The Bird of Paradise Restaurant, Hawaii Prince Golf Club,
Ewa Beach, Sunday, December 16, 2007 @ 5:30 p.m.
Scholarships and Childcare will be available. Sign-up on the lanai.