Focus 04-28-2019

FOCUS

VPC Community Groups

SALE April White Elephant

6-7,

SALE

Cinco de Mayo Potluck Program presented by Young Life Hosted by the Voyagers Community Group Sunday, May 5, 5:30PM, Potluck Barbara & Woody Johnson's Home 10369 E. Pershing Ave., Scottsdale

Thank you to all who helped setup, work the sale, and packed up and took to Goodwill.

Amazing crew and it was awesome!! We couldn't have done it without you all!

Information contact Cheryl Shaff cherylshaff@gmail.com, 480-213-8912

Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.

Sponsored by Presbyterian Women.

Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in faith.

Valley Presbyterian Church week of April 28, 2019

Student Ministry VPC New Members VPC is excited to welcome these students as members of our community!

Joining VPC as a member is an important commitment to a faith community.

These new members add their unique stories and gifts to our congregation, please take the opportunity to get to know them!

What needs a makeover in your life?

MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY

You are not alone.

Carter Bitticks

Charlie Gilbreath

Hannah Sleeth

vpc.church/mentalhealth 19th Annual Arizona Survivors of Suicide Conference Saturday, May 4, 8AM-3PM Black Canyon Conference Center 9440 N. 25th Ave., Phoenix Register: empactsos.org 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.

NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM St. Patrick Catholic Community 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale Living Grace Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6-8PM Oasis Community Church 15014 N. 56th St., Scottsdale Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: (602) 222-9444 Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com or (713) 203-5544

Care & Support

Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:

Lyn Ambrose, Sharon Arendt, Herb Blinn, Pat Ciccone, Beverly Cooper, Emily Courtright, John Hale, Elizabeth Jessup, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Jim Lawrence, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Dee Melde, Jeanine Nesvig, Julie Rist, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius

Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:

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

Sympathy

Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Brenda Parker (Laura Vreeland's mother).

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.

NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS SUNDAY, MAY 5 Luke Sleeth

Sophia Will

VPC News

Sanctuary Pew Removal- Volunteers needed!

Through May 1, emailKeith Kerber: keithk@vpc.church We're asking the VPC community to help remove pews from the Sanctuary, which will help save over $15,000! Everyone is welcome to volunteer, no special talents or tools are needed. Several work times are planned, email Keith to sign up!

@vpc

Stay up to date all week long!

VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of March 31, 2019

Income $567,412 Expenses $535,984 For a more detailed update, check out the latest edition of the Valley Vine, online: vpc.church/vine or contact Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 112

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

Keep in touch with VPC throughout the week: eVine (weekly email): vpc.church/evine Facebook: facebook.com/valleypresbyterian Instagram: 'vpc.church'

Belong

VPC is a place where you can

Who We Are: Ready for a Remodel?

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES BEGINNING TODAY

We're glad you are here today!

VPC is a community that believes God calls us to be in relationship.

Sunday morning worship is a time to gather, connect, and give thanks to the Creator who loves us without end.

New to VPC? Welcome! We want to know what VPC can do for you. First Step Cards are available in all worship centers. Feel free to fill it out, drop it in an offering tray, or give it to a volunteer at the Welcome Center.

Want to join our growing community? You can join today!

If this is your first time at VPC or you've been coming for months and are moved to join our church, a Pastor and member of our Connection Team will be available after worship to talk and pray with you.

If you’re here with kids, We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids: Sunday School: Student Gathering: Nursery: 3 years-5th grade Middle & High School (Infants-2 years) 9:15-10 & 11-11:45AM 9AM, Landes Basement

8:45-11:45AM If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.

Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church

VPC is in the midst of rebuilding the south side of our campus!

While the Sanctuary is being remodeled, we’re excited to hold our 9AM Worship Service in the Landes Center.

WORSHIP TIMES

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!

8AM- Chapel 9AM*- Landes Center 10:45AM*- Landes Center *Sunday School for kids three years-5th grade, Nursery for kids 0-2

PARKING & CLASSES -Many room locations have changed, check for updates online: vpc.church/eventcalendar -If you are able, please leave close parking spaces for those who have trouble walking (get your daily steps in!)

-Golf carts will be available to shuttle people from the South parking lot to Landes Center

FIRST WEEK'S WORK

MASTER YOUR EMOTIONS:

A Class for Parents

Wednesdays, April 24-May 8 6-7:30PM, Crossing 104, Cost: $40 Facilitator: Larry Kerby Sign up online: vpc.church/oasis

Into the Wardrobe: The Story, Works, and Theology of C.S. Lewis, Part 2

Service of REMEMBRANCE

Everyone is invited to this brief service after 9AM worship. We’ll take the opportunity to remember the lives, relationships, and experiences of loved ones who have gone before us.

-Over 2,500 organ pipes have been removed by hand, and will soon be on their way to be refurbished for the next several months in Eatonton, Georgia -Air conditioning units were replaced in Landes Center (thanks to the annual Foundation Dinner's Fund the Need project) to ensure a comfortable environment for worship!

Continuing with principles from Parenting the Love and Logic Way, learn how to apply the tools necessary to create transforming relationships with your children and loved ones (scholarships available).

Sunday, May 5,10:15AM (following 9AM worship service) Memorial Garden

-Most of the pews have already been removed by a team of staff and volunteers

With Dr. Grayson Carter, former editor-in-chief of the C.S. Lewis Journal Wednesdays, April 24-May 29 6-7PM, Chapel, Free Sign up online: vpc.church/oasis We will continue to look at the amazing life and ideas from one of the 20th Century’s most incredible minds. Not able to attend Part One? No problem! All are welcome.

Look for periodic construction updates: vpc.church/anewheart

Summer

Ministry Brochure May-August 2019

The Summer Ministry Brochure is here!

Look for it in print, emailed on May 1, or online: vpc.church This year the Summer Ministry Brochure is doubling as the May edition of the Valley Vine. Check your inbox on May 1 or grab a paper copy today!

Calendar of Events Sunday, April 28 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Student Gathering (Middle & High School) Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study 5th Grade Transition Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Youth New Member Class 5th Grade Transition Banquet

Chapel Nursery Landes Center Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-414 Room 415-416 Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 419 Rooms 404-414 Room 417 Landes Patio

8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 11AM 10:30AM 4:30PM

Tuesday, April 30 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Mini Explorers!

Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441

Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Chapel Room 409 Landes Center Landes Center

9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 2PM 4:30PM 7PM

Wednesday, May 1 Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Valley Day School Chapel Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.)

Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Oasis Explorers!

Oasis Middle School Midweek Master Your Emotions: A Class for Parents Into the Wardrobe: Theology of C.S. Lewis, Pt 2 Women's Holy Yoga NAMI Family to Family Class Oasis High School Midweek Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Room 409 Chapel Fountain Patio Nursery Room 414-417 Choir Room Landes Basement Crossing 104 Chapel Youth Room Room 409 Landes Basement Room 419

9AM 11:15AM 5PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM

Thursday, May 2 Men's Basketball Congregational Care & Fellowship Meeting Sages Community Group-Mexican Train Martial Arts Pickleball

Landes Center Chapel Conference Room Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center

7:30AM 9AM 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM

Friday, May 3 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Alcoholics Anonymous

Landes Center Landes Center

9AM 7:30PM

Saturday, May 4 Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery

Room 409

8AM

Sunday, May 5 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Student Gathering (Middle & High School) Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Service of Remembrance Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study Family Workshop: K-1st Grade Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)

Chapel Nursery Landes Center Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-414 Memorial Garden Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 415-416 Rooms 404-414

8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 11AM

Monday, April 29