All Church

Mountain View Hikers:  Hike #1 – White Pass Snowshoe Hike, February 25, 7:00am. We plan to leave the church at 7:30am. If you plan to join this event, please sign up at the Ministry Table in the West Wing Foyer, and get all the important information about this fun adventure. Questions? Call Dennis at 360-352-5275.

Family and Marriage Ministries – New Sunday Morning Classes: Love and Respect, beginning February 5; The Way You Are Wired, began January 15; The Second Half of Marriage, began January 15.

Financial Peace University: Make 2012 the year that you get your finances "Unstuck". Classes are Tuesday nights, 6:00pm – 8:00pm in the Family Center, and begin January 24. Childcare is available for newborn to 3 years old. You are invited to attend the first session for free, before you commit to this 13 week course.

Clothing Share – Saturday, February 4: Enjoy coffee, fellowship and free clothing for the entire family from 9:00am – 12 noon. Set out your gently used contributions of clothing and shoes (women’s, men’s and children’s) Saturday morning at 9:00a. You are invited to receive, give or both. Questions? Please contact Jody at 360-943-2429.

Vocalists and Musicians: Are you looking for a place to share your gifts? We have a place for you in KidzRock! Worshiping with our kids on Sunday mornings is such a joy – come join us. Contact Kelly Bogart at 360-943-0795 for kbogart@mountainviewlife.org for more information.

KidzRock: Did you know that nearly 50% of all Americans who accept Jesus as their Savior do so before reaching the age of 13? We need 15 more leaders willing to make an eternal difference in the hearts and lives of kids. Contact Becky at bhilt@mountainviewlife.or or 360-943-0795.

Fellowship Ministries: We need your help during first or second service. Please contact Bill Kelley or Christine Tobin at 360-556-7134.

Celebrate Recovery

Regular Thursday Schedule:

• 5:15p—Solid Rock Café—Dinner in the Family Center. Donation is $3-adults, $1-kids.
• 6:30p—Large Group—Worship, reading from the 12-steps, and a teaching or testimony.
• 6:30p—The Landing for Teen Girls
• 7:30p—Small Group—Pick a small group. For a list of all groups, see our brochure.
• 7:30p—Life’s Healing Choices
• 7:30p—Newcomers—There’s a group just for you. Come find out about CR.
• 8:30p—Snack and Yack
• 5:45p-8:30p—Childcare is available for infants—12 years. Sunshine Bay is infants—4 years, and Celebration Station is for children ages 5 years—12 years.

Questions? Please call 360-943-7880.

Men’s Ministries

Men’s PM Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm in Pier 45. Ed Krause will be leading this study. This is a great opportunity for fellowship and a chance to learn from scripture with other men. For more information contact Ed at 360-867-1337.

Women’s Ministries

Couples Bunco Night: Save the date! Friday, February 17, 6:00pm is our first couples bunco night. Bring your favorite guy or gal, and bring a snack to share. We will have prizes and lots of fun. You must RSVP so we know how many to plan for. Contact Kim Gudyka at kgudyka@tnsi.com or 360-943-7462.

New Beth Moore Bible Study:  Ladies, please join us on January 24 for Beth Moore’s new DVD series, James: Mercy Triumphs. For the morning class (9:00am), please contact Susan Wright at swright1933@yahoo.com or 360-352-5386. For the evening class (6:00pm), contact Chrissy Spengler at chrissys7@hotmail.com or at 360-352-7228.

Shawls of Blessing: A ministry of the women of Mountain View Church. If you enjoy knitting or crocheting, think about making a shawl for someone going through a difficult time. Pray as you make it that Christ’s love will surround the one who will receive it. If you need a shawl pattern or have any questions, call Maggie Rayls at 360-943-4892 or email mrayls@comcast.net.

Teen Ministries

Upcoming Events:

• Serving at Olympia Union Gospel Mission: February 7, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Sunday Mornings: Come join us in the Teen Center for Youth Services.

• Encounter (Senior High) – 9:00am
  Living the Holy Life. What does it mean to be "holy" anyway? What's this all about? How does holiness play out in our daily lives? Join us on Sundays to explore these questions and to see how truly amazing it is to serve a holy and loving God.
• Ardent (Middle School) – 10:45am
  The Story We Find Ourselves In. The Bible isn't just an old collection of stories, it's the very story God has been telling from the beginning of time. Join us each Sunday morning as we explore God's word to see just how our lives continue to tell His story today.

For more information visit: mvencounter.com or ardent4christ.com

Parents: Want to be on the parent mailing list? This will keep you up to date with what's going on in the teen ministry. Email Pastor Luke at encounter.christ@me.com.

Children’s Ministries

Sunday Schedule: Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary programs are provided at both the 9:00am and 10:45am services on Sunday. For program details, please visit Children’s Ministry.

Primetime Ministries (50+ years)

Primetime Valentine Banquet: Saturday, February 11 at 5:00pm in the Family Center. Tickets on sale now in the foyer. Cost: $8 each, or 2 for $15. Enjoy the Lighthouse Quartet, door prizes, photographer, a “Chef Ray” dinner and more! Sunday is the last opportunity to get tickets – see Dave and Helen Bennett at the Ministry Table in the Foyer to get signed up for this enjoyable event.

Missions

Mission Books: New exciting books and CD’s are available for checkout at the Missions Counter. Simply take out the card, write your name and drop it in the box. Questions? Contact Beulah Bennett, 360-459-2423.

Prayer

Prayer Chain: Please call Bertha Clark at 360-352-2523 with prayer requests.