FOCUS
COOKS’ TOUR
Kickoff Planning Meeting
Valley Presbyterian Church week of August 25, 2019
Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Friday, September 6, 9-11AM Room 415-416 2019-20 Leaders: Katie French & Megan Nesvig Cost: $95 for the whole year Register for MOPS: vpc.church/mops Get excited! Our theme this year is To The Full; may we have life, and may we have it to the full! MOPS is a great opportunity to meet other women in the same stage of life, and your kids will have a great time, too!
All are welcome! September 5, 9AM, Calvin Center Co-Chairs: Sandra Gonzales, 602-616-0458, whiskchop@gmail.com Beve Lane 815-761-7896, bnelson@aol.com vpc.church/cooks Interested in getting involved, learning more or supporting this one-day event? Please attend meeting! Visit the website for donations needs for the Silent Auction, Kitchen Treasures, Christmas Shoppe, and Tiffany West (costume jewelry).
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 nine-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! • • • • • •
Fire line pipes are being installed over the south low ceiling. Moment frame has been installed in the choir room entry. Concrete sidewalk has been completed. Duct work in the basement is nearing completion. Conduit in the basement is nearing completion. Electrical distribution panels have been installed.
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 Beautifully Bipolar: An Inspiring Look Into Mental Illness September 3, 7-8:30PM Scottsdale Granite Reef Senior Center 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale namivalleyofthesun.org Erin Callinan is an author and public speaker who is dedicated to reducing stigma and promoting recovery for those living with mental illness. She shares her stores of strength and struggle while living with bipolar disorder.
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, 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, Dee Melde, 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
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Terry Wright.
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.
Moment frame beam has been installed at choir room entry.
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RETURNS SEPTEMBER 4 Learn more about each class in this week's Focus!
Basement ductwork nearing completion.
VPC News
Keith Kerber joining the Family Promise team
Dear VPC Family, I will be leaving my staff role at VPC at the end of August to join the team at Family Promise as Director of Legacy and Major Gifts. It has been an honor to use my skills to help direct VPC's A New Heart for the Valley Capital Campaign, which has raised more than $9.5 million! VPC has been my church home for 15 years, so you will still see me around. Family Promise has allowed me some flexibility during my transition time to be able to assist some of VPC’s campaign efforts. If you haven’t yet made a contribution to A New Heart for the Valley I hope you will partner with God and VPC in this endeavor: vpc.church/anewheart. Blessings, Rev. Keith Kerber
There's something for everyone at Oasis! Food Truck: Opens at 5:15PM Classes: Begin at 6PM Oasis Kids! & Minis: 6-7:30PM Middle School: 6-7:30PM High School: 7:30-9PM
Family Worship
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
Sunday, September 1, 9 & 10:45AM services Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church Family Worship is an important opportunity to teach the next generation what worship is all about!
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Who We Are: What is Oasis?
Calendar of Events Sunday, August 25
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.
Oasis Community Wednesdays is a time to bring people together to eat, learn, and build relationships. We know you’re busy, and carving out time to come to church during the week is challenging. That’s why VPC is sets aside Wednesday evenings, where everyone in the community can spend some time with great people growing closer to God. Food trucks offer a delicious and varied menu each week, with $6 specials. *Childcare is available for all Oasis offerings. • Children 0-2 are in our nursery • Kids 3-5 take part in Oasis Minis • Kids K-5th grade are a part of Oasis Kids! • Middle and High School Students also meet as a part of Oasis
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
Middle School Student Gathering
Youth Room
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
Sunday School (3 y.o.-5 grade)
Rooms 404-417
11AM
Make-up Volunteer Training
Crossing 104
11:45AM
High School Lunch Bunch
Youth Room
12PM
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
Session
Calvin Center
6PM
Boy Scout Troop 441
Landes Center
7PM
Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Middle School Gym Jam
Landes Center
6PM
High School Gym Jam
Landes Center
7:30PM
Men's Basketball
Landes Center
7:30AM
Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Martial Arts
Calvin Center
4:30PM
Pickleball
Landes Center
4:30PM
Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Line Dance
Landes Basement
10AM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Center
7:30PM
Worship
Chapel
8AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
8:45AM
Worship
Landes Center
9AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
10:30AM
Worship
Landes Center
10:45AM
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Monday, August 26 Valley Day School (VDS)
Learn more and sign up for a class today!
vpc.church/oasis
Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church
Tuesday, August 27
Wednesday, August 28
Family Worship Sunday, September 1 9 & 10:45AM services Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church Children ages three and above are invited and encouraged to join the congregation during worship. Family Worship is an important opportunity to teach the next generation what worship is all about!
Chancel Choir VPC Chancel Choir rehearsals resume Wednesdays starting September 4 7:30-9PM, Room 419 Jennifer: jenniferh@vpc.church
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.
This is a great time to join VPC's Chancel Choir, we are seeking new members! The Chancel Choir sings weekly at the 9AM worship service. Come share your voice and love for fellowship and the Lord!
Friday, August 30
Each week has a different $6 special! Rushing to get the family fed is not fun. Each week Oasis hosts a food truck with delicious stuff for sale! The first six weeks feature food trucks with quesadillas, burgers, fry bread, and cheesesteaks! 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.
Thursday, August 29
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! Oasis Kids! 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!
Saturday, August 31 Sunday, September 1
Family Worship
Monday, September 2 Church Office Closed-Labor Day Holiday