Adventures in Learning
Read about every class and sign up: vpc.church/classes • Most classes are free, and open to adults of all ages • Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome • Childcare not available
Check out these great upcoming opportunities: Seasonal Cooking with Chef Sandra Instructor: Sandra Gonzales Tuesday, April 9 1-4PM, Landes Center Kitchen Cost: $16, Payable to the Instructor
Musical Travelogue of South America Instructor: Zenaido Quintana Thursday, April 11 7-8:30PM, Calvin Center Cost: Free
This class will explore the art of simple and easy to prepare food. The cuisine, featuring seasonal ingredients, will taste extraordinary! You will cook with your five senses, prepare food from remembered flavors, and be inspired by our recipes rather than be ruled by them.
Zenaido Quintana has traveled extensively throughout South America. He has collected photographs and music that represent the culture and environment of each country. He will present pictures and music from Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, and Colombia.
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
You are not alone. vpc.church/mentalhealth 19th Annual Arizona Survivors of Suicide Conference Saturday, May 4, 8AM-3PM Black Canyon Conference Center 9440 N. 25th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 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.
Care & Support
NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM St. Patrick Catholic Community stpatcc.org
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More weeks!
Only three Sundays until construction begins
Only three 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: Where did the choir warm up and robe before the Calvin/Music Center was built? Bonus question: Where will the choir warm up and robe after the remodel? 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.
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Gloria Diefenderfer, and Ralph Withers (Harold's brother).
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.
9AM*, Choir & Organ 10:45*, Band
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
America From sea to shining sea N a r r at e d by S e n at o r J o n K y l
A PATRIOTIC CONCERT* TODAY 4PM, SANCTUARY, FREE
Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session
*Childcare available for ages 0-2
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
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 choir warmed up in the Sanctuary basement; the room was also used for bridal preparation. Bonus: A room will be created for choir rehearsal and robing in the Sanctuary Transept.
Sympathy
6AM Sunrise
vp c .church/easter
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
Easter SANCTUARY CHAPEL
Sunday, April 21
Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: (602) 222-9444 Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com or (713) 203-5544
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
week of April 7, 2019
Volume 2 Devotionals available: Worship Centers or vpc.church/devo
Living Grace Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6-8PM Oasis Community Church oasisphx.com
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