Help God grow VPC:
Faith Giving 2022 Valley Presbyterian Church
DAVID JOYNT
SENIOR PASTOR
"Money Talks.” What does your money say about you? When you give at VPC, your support expresses itself in so many ways:
Your money shouts, "Hallelujah!"
because your giving supports choirs, instrumentalists, and band members that create moments of inspiration and praise.
Your money says, "be comforted"
to hundreds in distress, because it provides counseling and support groups, friendship, encouragement, and prayer.
Your dollars call, “shelter” to families experiencing homelessness, and “hope” to children in poverty who are helped to overcome the odds.
Your pledges speak “truth” to seekers and searchers, through classes, sermons, and videos.
Your gifts say, “gather” to the lonely and, “serve” to those who need purpose. Your generosity was heard in Africa as they built One Heart School and the Khanda Clinic in Malawi.
Your support proclaimed, "not forgotten" to MentorKids USA, Family
Promise, Villages in Partnership, and Ministry of Hope, VPC's Mission Partners.
Your commitments said, "connect" through Community Groups and Bible Studies, by inviting your community and introducing them to VPC.
Your gifts say, "open and welcome back" as Awaken Café, new student spaces, and the grass of the plaza provide places for conversation To the grateful staff of VPC your tithe says, “provided for.” Your faithful giving history is a biographical statement, a personality test, a heart exam. What does your money say about you? It speaks of your faith in God as the giver of every good and perfect gift. It speaks of your passion to see His kingdom come, His love made real, and His truth triumph.
Your Pastors and Session want to say, "thank you and well done."
In a year coming out of the pandemic, you helped move VPC forward to do God's work locally and globally, in the hearts of the young and the old.
In 2022, your financial support will shout, "love" to our community in
Christ's precious name. That is the promise from VPC's Session, Pastors, and Staff.
GOD HAS BEEN AT WORK THROUGHOUT THE FALL
In September VPC announced a series of Sunday events to serve, celebrate, and worship with our community. With your help, God has been at work in the lives and hearts of hundreds of people.
Social Sunday (September 12)
We served meals to the community between the 9 & 10:30AM services to celebrate new worship times.
Mission Sunday (September 19)
Your generosity has helped open the One Heart Secondary School in Malawi, Africa with Villages in Partnership; launched a new Promised Neighborhood in the Paiute area of Scottsdale with MentorKids USA; and secured a new administrative and housing location for Family Promise.
Valley Day School Sunday (September 26)
26 VDS kids and their families joined us on Sunday morning to celebrate the significant role the school has played in the lives of thousands of students.
Feed My Starving Children (October 3)
With your help, the VPC community packed 54,432 meals at the FMSC Mobile Pack event. Your support covered the overhead cost of the meals and for the FMSC team to be on campus.
3rd Grade Bibles Sunday (October 24)
Your investment in VPC's Children's & Family Ministry helps grow new and excited faith followers. 18 third graders received their first Bibles during this stirring and inspirational worship service.
Remembrance Sunday (October 31)
Your commitment to caring for those in need has provided solace to those who have lost a loved one. This year we saw 32 members enter into God's glory.
Celebration Sunday (November 7)
Past meets present with the official opening of our restored campus, the milestone of 50 years of Cooks’ Tour, and welcoming 68 new members.
Commitment Sunday (November 14)
How will this Sunday go? It's up to you! What commitment are you being called to make in 2022?
Pastor Joynt handing out 3rd grade Bibles
VPC'S PLEDGE TO YOU
A pledge is a commitment to see something through. It’s an opportunity to come alongside in partnership to fulfill a vision. As a growing and vital community of faith, VPC pledges to you: To seek each day to follow in the ways of Jesus, full of grace and truth.
To center our life on Christ as He is
known in the scriptures and to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance in all our decisions.
To offer worship that thrills your soul,
challenges your mind, moves your heart, and glorifies God.
To give you support in crisis and
difficulty, offering our prayers, counsel, and compassion.
To create an atmosphere where
anyone can bring their questions, share their gifts, and find opportunities to grow in faith and love.
To serve the broken, struggling, and
homeless members of our community and world.
To honor and bless all generations in our life together.
To use all gifts given carefully, wisely, and openly.
Pastor Travis at 10:30AM worship
VPC'S SUPPORT
COMES FROM YOU
Annual VPC budget breakdown Administration
26%
Pastoral Ministry
21%
Facilities & Food Service
21%
Education 14% Music & Worship
9%
Mission & Outreach
9%
Annual Household contribution breakdown 2019 2020 $1-$500 190 184 $501-$1,000 86 71 $1,001-$3,000 162 146 $3,001-$6,000 66 62 $6,001-$10,000 37 43 $10,001-$18,000 37 26 $18,001-$25,000 7 5 $25,001-$50,000 3 4 $50,001-$84,000 3 3
VPC's Faith Giving budget was $2 million in 2019, $1.9 million in 2020. 2019 2020 Total # of Households 974 1009 # of Households contributing 591 544 Households with no contribution record 383 465 Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children
INVEST
Determining how to be generous with your Godgiven financial resources can be challenging. Here are some factors to consider when deciding what and how to give to VPC: A gift becomes a holy offering when it is given prayerfully and intentionally. Remember and give thanks for all your blessings. Reflect with your spouse, if you are married, and with your family, if they are close by, on the gifts God has given to you. Think about the ways your money is used to support charities and causes, as well as VPC. How do you rank these investments? Consider your likely income in 2022 and decide what percentage you want to give to bless the world and build the Kingdom. Pray about your intentions and ask God to confirm them, giving you a sense of joy about the gifts you are intending to give. Fill out the enclosed commitment card, trusting that the dollars will be used carefully and faithfully by VPC, knowing we are very grateful for your generosity.
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SUPPORT VPC
1. Fill out & return your 2022 Commitment Card Sharing your commitment helps us forecast and budget for 2022. You can mail, submit online: vpc.church/give, or bring to Commitment Sunday on November 15. 2. Securely give online Your information is encrypted and never given to third parties. Setting up recurring giving is fast, easy, and safe. Automatic giving can be set up from a bank account or credit card. Try it out: vpc.church/give. 3. Request offering envelopes Envelopes help you keep track of giving and ease processing. 4. Text-to-give You can give right from your phone! Text the amount of your donation to 480-372-8548. (First-time users will be prompted to visit a secure URL.) 5. Securely give with your smart phone via the VPC Mobile App. Coming November 7, the mobile app will easily and securely connect you with VPC's EasyTithe page, where you can manage one-time and recurring gifts. VPC welcomes the support of your prayers, and we ask that you lift our church up often. VPC is also blessed through the skills and talents of our community, and we invite you to find opportunities to give back with your time.
Last day performance at VBS 2021
COMMITMENT SUNDAY @ VPC
Sunday, November 14, During Worship Services How is God calling you to invest in VPC in 2022? You are invited to join the VPC community and celebrate your commitment during both worship services. There will be an opportunity to turn in your completed Commitment Card. Additional cards will be available if you forget yours.
Linnea Kerber preaching during Student Sunday
Your support matters! Thank you for taking time to prayerfully consider your 2022 commitment. Questions? Contact Kris Bahr: 480-991-6424 ext. 112, krisb@vpc.church