Focus 02-10-2019

FOCUS

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: The Golden Age of Hollywood Instructor: Janel Willert Thursdays, February 21-March 21 7-8:30PM, Calvin Center, Free Learn about the stars, movies and genres of the 1930s-1950s. When Janel worked as a newscaster she met and interviewed many famous stars including Cary Grant. Munch on popcorn as you watch movie clips and learn the history of old Hollywood.

Saving Memorable Moments Instructor: Kiki Swanson Wednesdays, February 6-March 6 2-3PM, Room 414, Free Valentine's Day Party Everyone is Welcome Thursday, February 14 7-8:30PM, Fireside Room, Free The 12 Disciples: Before and After Instructor: Pastor Kelly Nieto Thursday, February 28 9:30-11AM, Chapel

MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY

You are not alone. vpc.church/mentalhealth NAMI Family-to-Family Program Wednesdays starting March 6, Free Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com Registration: 602-759-8182 or education@namivalleyofthesun.org This 12-week class is for family, partners, and friends of adults living with a serious mental illness. This class is designed to help family members and friends understand and support their loved one living with mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. If someone you love is struggling with mental illness, this course is for you!

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:

Valley Presbyterian Church week of February 10, 2019

Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo

Faithful Life takes faith.

Find daily inspiration with Pastor Joynt's Devotionals READ PASTOR JOYNT'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL! To coincide with each sermon series, David writes daily devotionals that expand on the ideas and inspiration of each Sunday's sermon.

Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo Here's an excerpt from today's devotional: “FAITH FIGHTS!” 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12 | But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Faithful Life takes faith.

Paul tells Timothy, his protégé, to fight the good fight of the faith, and to take hold of eternal life. I love the utter realism of the NT about faith—it will involve battles, and every disciple is de facto a warrior. Sometimes, our faith is presented as a serene pleasure cruise, but this kind of image is incompatible with genuine faith; it is an escapist fantasy.

Peace amid struggle is the promise of Christ.

Where is the conflict zone in your life?

How well equipped are you for the battle?

VPC News

One Worship Service: Scottsdale & Paradise Valley for Africa Sunday, February 24, 9:30AM, Sanctuary 2019 "Per Capita" $36.25 per member In the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), each church pays a predetermined amount, determined by church membership, to bring leaders together and serve the denomination. VPC covers the $36.25 per member, but reimbursements coming in designated “Per Capita” allow us to support other areas of ministry.

Lyn Ambrose, Sharon Arendt, Pat Ciccone, Helen Farmin, Lester Goss, John Hale, Millie Jacoby, Elizabeth Jessup, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Dee Melde, Dorothy Nern, Julie Rist, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius

SCOTTSDALE & PARADISE VALLEY FOR AFRICA SINGLE WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, February 24 Worship: 9:30AM, Sanctuary Festival: 10:30AM, Sanctuary Plaza Celebrate God's work in Malawi!

Ash Wednesday with

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

Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Gloria Diefenderfer, Bonnie Domaz, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Corenthel Green, Ginny Groom, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Beryl Hassig, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Heather Kirk, Claire Kooi, Sue Larson, Jim Lorenz, John Mueller, Janet Nielsen, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Mary Strasser, Virginia Tatum, Helen Wolfe For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163

Memorial: Kotzie Wheeler, Saturday, February 16, 10AM, Chapel Sympathy

Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Kay Koeb.

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, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto, Travis Kingma

vpc.church/oasis ASH WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, March 6 Fellowship Dinner (food truck): 5:30PM, Landes Patio Worship: 6:30PM, Landes Center Reflecting on God's salvation story and preparing for Easter

Who We Are: Stephen Ministry

Welcome to VPC New to VPC? We’re glad you’re here!

Let us know about you by filling out the Friendship Pad. Visit the Welcome Center after worship to learn more about VPC!

If you’re here with kids

We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids from birth through high school: Nursery: Infants-2 years 8:45-11:45AM Sunday School: 3 years-5th grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM Student Gathering: Middle & High School 9AM, Landes Basement If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.

Why we are here 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.

Get connected at VPC

Has there ever been a time in your life when you just needed someone to listen?

Maybe you were going through a life transition or facing a health concern.

Maybe you needed a friend who could encourage you in your faith journey.

These reasons are why Stephen Ministry exists. This inspired ministry is made up of amazing men and women who have dedicated themselves to serve Christ by caring for anyone in need of a listening ear or a little encouragement.

Today we’re blessed to welcome and commission George Bosworth, Gaynell Cronin, Carol Dillon, Jim Draper, Stephan Sciacca, and Barbara Swenson as our newest members of our Stephen Ministry team. Congratulations!

Want to learn more about what’s going on at VPC?

Six new Stephen Ministers

Ash Wednesday with

Sunday, February 24 One Worship Service: 9:30AM, Sanctuary Festival: 10:30AM, Sanctuary Plaza Scottsdale & Paradise Valley for Africa is a day when we come together to highlight the positive and lasting effects VPC has seen in the towns and people of Malawi, Africa, one of the world’s least developed countries.

White Elephant

SALE

Friday, April 5 & Saturday, April 6 Spring Sale White Elephant collections: Saturdays, 9-11AM, Landes Back Door Contact Jan Cooper: 602-741-1717 or Kathy Arner: 602-992-3454 We collect gently used clothing, household items, books, games, linens, and office items. No furniture, please. We also need help receiving and sorting donations.

Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.

Thank you for your support of Student Ministry Mission Trips & Camps Our students raised over $1400 last Sunday because of your generosity at the Student Ministry Bake Sale. Please continue to pray for students to encounter Christ as they serve the lost, the least, and the lonely this upcoming summer. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Quilt Ministry needs you Baptism is an important part of the life of our church. Many lives have been touched by the blessing of children and their parents through the Quilting Ministry. In order to continue this important ministry we need volunteers to share their time and talent by making the quilts we share with our families. VPC can provide supplies. Currently this ministry is inactive because of a lack of volunteers.

This is a great opportunity to serve—you reap what you sew!

-Pastor Dave Turner

Sunday, February 10 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 Family Workshop 2nd/3rd grades Sages Community Group Bible Study Youth New Member Class Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)

Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Room 415-416 Calvin Center Room 417 Rooms 404-417

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

Tuesday, February 12 Cooks' Tour Crafters Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Tai Chi Painting Class Mini Explorers Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441-Eagle Court of Honor

Calvin Center Fireside Chapel Parlor Chapel Room 415-416 Room 419 Calvin Center Landes Center Sanctuary

9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 11:15AM 1PM 2PM 4:30PM 6PM

Wednesday, February 13 Presbyterian Women Lydia Circle Valley Day School Chapel Presbyterian Women Sarah Circle Saving Memorable Moments Writing Class Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.)

Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Oasis Student Midweek (Middle School) ALPHA Course MHM-The Soul of Shame Book Study The Art of Marriage The Story, Works, and Theology of C.S. Lewis, Part 1 Women's Holy Yoga Oasis Student Midweek (High School) Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Calvin Center Chapel Room 409 Room 414 Fountain Patio Nursery Calvin Center Landes Center Room 415-416 Room 419 Crossing 104 Chapel Room 409 Landes Center Choir Room

9:30AM 11:15AM 11:30AM 2PM 5:15PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM

Thursday, February 14 Men’s Basketball Tai Chi The Purpose Driven Life Class Martial Arts Pickleball Valentine's Day Party-Adventures in Learning

Landes Center Room 415-416 Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Fireside Room

6:30AM 11:15AM 2:30PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 7PM

Friday, February 15 Women's Bible Study Alcoholics Anonymous

Room 415-416 Chapel

9AM 7:30PM

Saturday, February 16 Cooks' Tour Drop Off Memorial-Kotzie Wheeler

Back Door Landes Chapel

9AM 10AM

Sunday, February 17 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 Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)

Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417

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

Monday, February 11

Grab a Ministry Brochure, visit the Welcome Center after worship or visit vpc.church for information about classes, events, opportunities to serve, and anything you see in the FOCUS. *Childcare available by reservation: nursery@vpc.church

Calendar of Events

Ash Wednesday, March 6 Fellowship Dinner (food truck): 5:30PM, Landes Patio Worship: 6:30PM, Landes Center Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. We are excited to launch into a time of remembering God’s salvation story and preparing our hearts in anticipation of Easter. This year, we will have several prayer stations and other creative opportunities to draw near to God in worship and reflection. A food truck will also be available for those who would like to eat dinner in the courtyard prior to the service.

Invite your friends and family – see you then!

Sip & Social Justice Women's Bible Study Battlefield of the Mind Wednesday, February 13, 6-7:30PM Chapel Conference Room & Friday, February 15, 9-10:30AM Room 415/416 Free (purchase the book) Sign up online: vpc.church/women Childcare available when you sign up Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyers is a step by step plan in how to face the spiritual and emotional battles of the mind, learning what it means to “take every thought captive for Christ.”

Women's Sip & Social Justice Event Tuesday, March 5, 6:30-8:30PM Camp Social Restaurant (6107 N 7th St, Phx) Sign up: vpc.church/women Cost: $20 through February 15, $30 after Includes dinner and dessert Learn about the problem of human trafficking in our community. Our speaker is from The Phoenix Dream Center, a faithbased non-profit that works to help those aging-out of foster care, people seeking recovery, and those trapped by trafficking.