Presbyterian Women
FOCUS
COOKS’ TOUR
Silent Auction drop off
Valley Presbyterian Church week of August 18, 2019
Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.
Open to all women! Monthly meetings begin September 11 Information: Wandie Hulick 602-316-3372, wild4uofa@aol.com Would you like to develop deeper connections with other women at VPC? Would you like to take a new look at the Ten Commandments with the ladies you worship with on Sunday? Pastor David Joynt will prepare facilitators so we can share God’s word. Join us as we study and fellowship together.
Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM Sunday, 9-11:30AM (Reservation only) Church Office Co-Chairs: Beve Lane, 815-761-7896, bnelson@aol.com; Sandra Gonzales, 602-616-0458, whiskchop@gmail.com Visit vpc.church/cooks and click donate. Visit the website for a list of needed items for the Silent Auction, Kitchen Treasures, Christmas Shoppe, and Tiffany West (costume jewelry). Your donated items help create a great event, where money is raised to support people around the world!
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
You are not alone. A class for those experiencing grief Thursdays, September 12-November 21 10-11:30AM, Chapel Parlor Registration: vpc.church/care Cost: $12 Facilitator: Pastor David Turner Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough is a seven-week course for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Together with others traveling this path, you will find support, encouragement, and experience personal and spiritual growth through the healing power of God's presence.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
VPC Construction Updates! Concrete sidewalk leading into the Memorial Garden was completed. Electrical control boxes were installed outside north exterior wall of the Sanctuary. Steel plate mounting brackets were installed in preparation for the trellis at the south plaza. A concrete pad was installed to support new mechanical equipment for the Choir room. Steel angle beam has been installed above the north doors of the Sanctuary below the existing stone. If you have any questions about Sanctuary construction, please contact Ed Glady: edward.glady@sandersparks.com, 602-738-8009 or Kris Williams: kgwilliams123@cox.net, 602-619-6578
vpc.church/mentalhealth Suicide Prevention & Wellbeing Education The Enemy Within August 30, 10AM, AHCCCS Gold Room, 701 E. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ azahcccs.gov/suicideprevention Joe Williams, former NRL player, professional boxer turned mental health advocate, will talk about adversity, resilience, and improving your mindset. When you get knocked down, it doesn’t mean you’re knocked out, and leading yourself can help you lead others.
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Children 2019-2020
Fall Sunday School begins today, 9 & 10:45AM services Register online: vpc.church/children From infants through high school, we love to see your child be a part!
Finished textured sidewalk leading to the Memorial Garden.
Steel mounting plates installed for new trellis.
RETURNS SEPTEMBER 4 Learn more: vpc.church/oasis
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Karen Annis, Sharon Arendt, Herb Blinn, Tom Clark, Debbi Courtright, Rick Glady, John Hale, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, Beve Lane, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Chris Melde, Dee Melde, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Polly Turpin, 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, 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, Sue Larson, Jim Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, John Mueller, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Roy States, Mary Strasser, Bette Vyskocil, Helen Wolfe For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
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.
Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Travis Kingma
There's something for everyone at Oasis! Food Truck: Opens at 5:30PM Classes: Begin at 6PM Oasis Kids! & Minis: 6-7:30PM Middle School: 6-7:30PM High School: 7:30-9PM
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Who We Are: God's Promise in Paiute
Calendar of Events Sunday, August 18
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 a church leader 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: Nursery: Sunday School: If your kids stay in worship, check (Infants-2 years) 3 years-5th grade out the worship activity cart in 8:45-11:45AM 9:15-10 & 11-11:45AM each worship center.
Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church
Worship
Chapel
8AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
8:45AM
Worship
Landes Center
9AM
Kaleidoscope Community Group
Room 409
9AM
Parent Information Meeting (Middle & High School)
Landes Basement
9AM
Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Rooms 404-417
9:15AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
10:30AM
Worship
Landes Center
10:45AM
Rooms 404-417
11AM
Day School Rooms
9AM
Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Cooks' Tour Crafters
Calvin Center
9AM
Bridge & Mah Jongg
Fireside Room
9AM
Pickleball
Landes Center
4:30PM
Boy Scout Troop 441
Landes Center
7PM
Day School Rooms
9AM
Men's Basketball
Landes Center
7:30AM
Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Sages Community Group-Mex. Train/Cardmaking
Fireside Room
1PM
Martial Arts
Calvin Center
4:30PM
Pickleball
Landes Center
4:30PM
Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Kickoff
Landes Center
9AM
Line Dance
Landes Basement
10AM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Center
7:30PM
Chapel
10:30AM
Worship
Chapel
8AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
8:45AM
Worship
Landes Center
9AM
Family Workshop: Senior High-Tools for Takeoff
Room 415-416
9AM
Kaleidoscope Community Group
Room 409
9AM
Student Gathering (Middle & High School)
Landes Basement
9AM
Sunday School (3 y.o.-5 grade)
Rooms 404-417
9:15AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
10:30AM
Worship
Landes Center
10:45AM
Sunday School (3 y.o.-5 grade)
Rooms 404-417
11AM
Make-up Volunteer Training
Room 415-416
11:45AM
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Lead Teacher Janessa Mahar with Promised Neighborhood kids The Paiute Promised Neighborhood launched last week! This is a milestone for our VPC's Mission Partner, MentorKids USA, an answer to prayer, and the result of a lot of hard work. VPC volunteers assisted with the 18 kids who attended. Please pray for the continued growth of the Promised Neighborhood, for lead teacher Janessa Mahar, and for the neighborhood coordinator, Rodrigo Silva. Thank you for supporting this important initiative, to First Baptist Church of Scottsdale for partnering with us, and to MentorKids for meeting the needs of kids in our community!
Starting September 4 Learn more and register:
Monday, August 19 Valley Day School (VDS) Tuesday, August 20
Wednesday, August 21 Valley Day School (VDS)
vpc.church/oasis
Thursday, August 22
Childcare available
Friday, August 23
6-7PM, Calvin Center Cost: Free, please purchase the book In his classic book, C.S. Lewis, explores the Christian faith. Mere Christianity provides an opportunity for believers and nonbelievers to hear powerful reasons for the Christian faith.
6-7PM, Chapel, Cost: Free Instructor: Dr. Cory Peacock You already know about Moses in the Old Testament and Paul in the New Testament, but who has the time to figure out how to go deeper? Dr. Peacock will give us tools to better understand the Bible.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Kickoff* Friday, August 23, 9-11AM, Landes Center 2019-20 Leaders: Katie French & Megan Nesvig Cost: $95 for the whole year, register for MOPS: vpc.church/mops Get excited! We will kickoff the year with a huge play date. Our theme this year is To The Full; may we have life, and may we have it to the full! The MOPS Kickoff is a great opportunity to meet other women in the same stage of life, and your kids will have a great time, too! This might just be the biggest and best play date you go to this year.
Memorial: Shirley Wagoner Sunday, August 25
Holy Yoga 6-7:30PM, Youth Room 512, $5/class Instructors: Erin Lunn & Jennifer Cecil Holy Yoga is a type of yoga practice that combines stretching and movement with worshipful moments and prayer. All levels are welcome, no yoga experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat and a friend!
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For kids K-5th grade 6-7:30PM, Room 415-416, Free Oasis Kids! is a safe and fun environment to learn about the world in creative ways. Your child will build, craft, draw, sing and just have fun while they learn about the love of Jesus Christ!
Stronger Together: 2019 Men’s Retreat Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29, UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ Registration: vpc.church/men Cost: $150 Guest Speaker: Rev Tom Parker You’ll be blessed with great fellowship, surrounded in the spirit of worship led by Adam Lavaza, provided teachings with Reverend Tom Parker as well as various other fun and engaging activities built to help you grow stronger in your relationship with Jesus and one another. We look forward to seeing you there! Scholarships are available.
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