Presbyterian Women
MEN'S MINISTRY THIRD TUESDAY BREAKFAST Holy Week Reflection & Breakfast Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-8:30AM Chapel & Chapel Patio RSVP by Sunday prior: vpc.church/men Men, join us for a time of prayer and reflection during Holy Week. Coffee and continental breakfast will be available on the Chapel Patio. Come and go as your schedule allows. See you there!
VPC'S MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
vpc.church/mentalhealth 19 Annual Arizona Survivors of Suicide Conference Saturday, May 4, 8AM-3PM Black Canyon Conference Center 9440 N. 25th Ave., Phoenix, AZ Register: empactsos.org th
Guest speaker Michelle L. Rusk is an American author and speaker on coping with grief following suicide, especially that of siblings. She has written several books about the experiences of families following the suicide of a family member.
Monthly PW Luncheon Speaker: Rev. Kelly Nieto Wednesday, April 24 *Calvin Center, 11:30AM, Cost $10 RSVP: Church Office or Ruth Brannan 480-945-6802 by Friday, April 19 Delicious lunch will be served by Chef Sandra Gonzales. Her topic, “The Holy Spirit,” is an inspiring message of light and love. Please plan to attend and bring your friends. You’ll be glad you came! *Note room change
BLOOD DRIVE You answered someone's prayer Deacon Health & Wellness Ministry Blood Drive Results Thank you to all who donated blood at the Vitalant Blood Drive on March 31! We met our registration goal, and took in 24 successful whole blood donations. Donations were distributed to local hospitals.
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Only two Sundays until construction begins
Only two Sundays remain before Phase One of A New Heart for the Valley begins! We anticipate closing the Sanctuary and most of the northern end of campus after Easter. Be on the lookout for construction updates during the process! CONSTRUCTION WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Begins Sunday, April 28 8AM- Chapel 9AM- Landes Center 10:45AM- Landes Center (note time change) SANCTUARY TRIVIA: How high is the sanctuary ceiling? Bonus: The stones that make up the Sanctuary walls were quarried in what state? Find the answers below!
VPC News
ICM Food Drive: Bags available today on the patio Return full bags Easter Sunday, April 21 Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church ICM Food & Clothing Bank meets the basic needs of up to 150 families every day. Please take a bag with you when you leave today and return it full on or before Easter. Sanctuary Pew Removal Volunteers needed! April 22-May 1 Keith Kerber: keithk@vpc.church We're asking the VPC community to help remove the pews from the Sanctuary, which will help save over $15,000! Everyone is welcome to volunteer, no special talents or tools are needed. There are several work times planned during the 10-day window, email Keith to sign up!
Thank you for all the love and support you've provided to our family during our time of loss. -The Kiki Swanson Family
Prayer Chain: 480-991-6424, prayers@vpc.church
We welcome requests confidentially for you or someone else. Please have permission from the individual before placing your request.
Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
You're invited this week to witness the end, and the beginning, of Jesus' journey.
Holy Week
6:30PM*, Sanctuary
Noon* & 6:30PM*, Chapel
Easter
SANCTUARY
9AM*, Choir & Organ 10:45*, Band
vpc .church/easter *Childcare available for ages 0-2
Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto, Travis Kingma SANCTUARY TRIVIA ANSWERS: The ceilings are 40 feet from the floor at the their highest points Bonus: The stones were quarried right here in Arizona
Special thank you
Valley Presbyterian Church
6AM Sunrise
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Jerry Burnette, Bonnie Domaz, Helen Farmin, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Corenthel Green, Ginny Groom, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Heather Kirk, Claire Kooi, Sue Larson, Jim Lorenz, John Mueller, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Mary Strasser, Helen Wolfe For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Palm Sunday
CHAPEL
Care & Support
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
week of April 14, 2019
MAUNDY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY
Look for future Blood Drive campaigns at VPC coming in the fall.
Lyn Ambrose, Sharon Arendt, Herb Blinn, Pat Ciccone, Beverly Cooper, Emily Courtright, John Hale, Stewart Hollocker, Elizabeth Jessup, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Dee Melde, Jeanine Nesvig, Julie Rist, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church
FREE
Bring your friends!
BUNNY BUSINESS
Saturday, APRIL 20 9-10:30AM, Kiva Field