Focus 02-16-2020

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FOCUS

Valley Presbyterian Church week of February 16, 2020

Community Wednesdays

Community Groups Young Adult Community Group (born 1970-1990's) Thursday Dinner: GAME NIGHT Thursday, February 27, 6:30PM RSVP for location: chrisw@vpc.church

Voyagers Community Group (born 1935-1955's) Monthly Potluck Sunday, February 23, 5PM RSVP for location: cherylshaff@gmail.com

Chris and Brianna look forward to seeing you for an evening of fellowship, food, and games! Bring your appetite and competitive spirit.

We will be continuing our study through Andy Stanley's How Not to be Your Own Worst Enemy. Bring a food item to share, we look forward to the conversation and fellowship!

MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY

Deacon Sunday Sunday, March 1 Take time on this special day to learn more about the Deacons, the men and women who serve faithfully and quietly behind the scenes. We are always looking for volunteers to support our Deacons, if you are interested and want to find out more, contact Pastor David Turner, or stop by the Deacon Table on Landes Patio.

You are not alone. vpc.church/mentalhealth ASU Annual Mental Health Conference Wednesday, February 19, 5-8PM ASU Tempe Campus - Student Pavillion 400 E. Orange Street, Tempe, AZ Stephanie Cahill: scahill2@asu.edu

Worried how to squeeze in dinner before Oasis? Don't worry! We've got you covered: • Different food trucks each week • Coffee & Lemonade Beverage Station on the Landes Patio (we now have lids!)

Grab a beverage on your way to class • We also serve popcorn at 7:30PM for $.50 a bag

PW Luncheon Wednesday, February 26 Landes Center, 11:30AM, Cost $10 RSVP: Church Office or Ruth Brannan 480-945-6802 by Friday, February 21 Program: Music is in the Air presented by Jennifer Hamm & Friends Songs of love, good cheer, and happiness that we all love.

Everyone is welcome!

See you next Wednesday!

VPC News

SERMON SERIES Volume 2 Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo

Read more about these events inside the Focus!

2020 "Per Capita" $37.35 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 $37.35 per member, but reimbursements coming in designated “Per Capita” allows us to support other areas of ministry.

A class for those experiencing grief

Church Office Closed Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough

Thursdays through April 16 10-11:30AM, Chapel Parlor Registration: vpc.church/care

Speakers from all over the Valley come together to share their stories on Mental Health. For information, contact Stephanie. Open to the public.

Care & Support

Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:

Sharon Arendt, Marianne Cole, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Millie Homan, Jo Ann Jones, Margaret Kurtz, Beverly Lentz, Dick Lockwood, Carole Marr, Larry McGregor, Jan McKenzie, Joyce Pauer, Bob Rufenacht, Nancy Savoy, Rodrigo Silva, Bob Small, Ginny Strachan, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Tony Will, Charlene Yoder

A Celebration of Music

Valley Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir with members of the Phoenix Symphony Christmas Concert DVD's are available Contact Jennifer Hamm: jenniferh@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 142 $10 donation

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

Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Bonnie Domaz, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Ginny Groom, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, David Horton, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Sue Larson, Jim Lawrence, Jim Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, Dee Melde, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Roy States, Bette Vyskocil, Helen Wolfe

IF: THE GATHERING, IF: VPC

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 Geoffrey Edmunds (Memorial, February 20, 10AM, Franciscan Renewal Center, Pastor David Joynt presiding).

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.

Wednesday, February 26 5:30PM—Free dinner, Landes Patio 6:30PM—Worship, Landes Center Oasis Kids! for kids 2-5th grade, Nursery for kids 0-2 Reflect on God's salvation story and the beginning of Lent.

Valley Presbyterian Church

6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Chris D. Woodard, Travis W. Kingma

Women's Retreat Live-Stream Conference Saturday, February 29, 8:30AM-4:30PM Room 415/416, Cost: $30 Register: vpc.church/women

Belong

VPC is a place where you can

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

Wednesday, February 26 5:30PM—Free dinner, Landes Patio 6:30PM—Worship, Landes Center Oasis Kids! for kids 2-5th grade, Nursery for kids 0-2 Reflect on God's salvation story and the beginning of Lent.

W ho W e A re : W hat IF

means to me Rachel and Karley at IF:Madison West

Saturday, February 29, 8:30AM-4:30PM Room 415-416, Cost: $30 Register: vpc.church/women Turn off all the noise, get into the Word, experience powerful teaching, dive into authentic conversations, worship Jesus, and hear stories that will compel you to take your next steps towards life and peace.

The following is an excerpt from the February Valley Vine: Let me tell you about my first experience with IF:Gathering. My first IF:Local was in 2015 in Madison, WI. My roommate one of my closest friends, Rachel (pictured above, with me), invited me to IF:Local at our church, Blackhawk Church. I wasn't familiar with it, but I had recently decided to pursue a career in ministry. I didn't know IF:Gathering would play a large part in encouraging and validating that path.

That IF:Gathering rocked my heart and brought me closer to God than I had ever been before. I knew God was leading me into ministry, but the thought of it evoked so much fear. One of the speakers, Australian author Christine Caine, founder of A21, who is on fire for the Lord, talked about fear and how fear stands no chance against God’s authority and truth. For the first time in my life, I literally (on the ground with tears in my eyes) laid everything at the feet of Jesus and entrusted God with my life. I didn’t know how He would use me or what I could do to make a difference in the Kingdom, but I knew I needed to trust Him for my future. I look back to my notes of Christine’s talk and can see what I wrote, “Everything I have is yours, God. I trust you. It came from you and now I bring it all back to you.”

Since 2015 I have attended an IF:Local every year. I see my faith renewed and my hope furthered. I make new connections with women and feel encouraged to continue on the path that God has set before me. I leave feeling lifted up, blessed, and with a deeper connection with God. I hope and pray that this is your experience at IF: VPC! Want to read the rest of Karley's story? Check out the Valley Vine: vpc.church/vine.

Brunch

How do I nominate someone?

• Fill out a nomination card available in the church office.

• Email the ACNC: acnc@vpc.church

Valley Presbyterian Foundation Dinner: A Night at the Movies Friday, March 27, 2020 Tickets: Sundays on church patio or vpc.church/foundation Dress up in your Hollywood duds or as a character from one of your favorite movies. Get your tickets today. Proceeds raised benefit VPC campus and ministries.

Learn more contact our Foundation office.

Volunteers needed.

University of Jamestown Concert Choir Sunday, March 8, 7:30PM Landes Center, Free VPC is excited to be a part of University of Jamestown Concert Choir's Spring Tour!

Founded in 1883, UJ is a Presbyterian school in North Dakota, and their 60-voice choir will sing an amazing mix of sacred and secular music. We are honored to host them, and hope you are able to attend.

Sunday, February 16 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

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

Sages Community Group Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)

Chapel Nursery Landes Center Crossing 104 Rooms 404-417 Room 415-416 Nursery Library Landes Center Rooms 404-417

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

Tuesday, February 18 Men's Breakfast Valley Day School (VDS) Crafters Mah Jongg Bridge VDS Chapel AIL-Chair Yoga Mini Explorers!

AIL-Martin Luther Study Pickleball AIL-Classic Movies Boy Scout Troop 441

Crossing 104 Day School Rooms Chapel Conf. Room Room 411 Library Chapel Room 415-416 Crossing 104 Room 415-416 Landes Center Room 416-416 Landes Center

6:30AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 11AM 11AM 2PM 3PM 4:30PM 7PM 7PM

Wednesday, February 19 Valley Day School (VDS) VDS Chapel Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-2 y.o.)

Oasis Minis!

Oasis Kids!

NAMI Family to Family Oasis Women's Holy Yoga Oasis Men's Ministry Study Oasis Mere Christianity-C.S. Lewis Study Oasis High School Homework Room Oasis Middle School Homework Room Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Day School Rooms Chapel Circle Driveway Nursery Room 404 Room 415-416 Crossing 104 Room 411 Room 412 Youth Room Admin. Room Youth Room Room 419

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

Thursday, February 20 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) Lay Hospital Chaplains Meeting Grief Class: Beyond the Broken Heart Pickleball Spiritual Formation

Landes Center Day School Rooms Chapel Conf. Room Chapel Parlor Landes Center Library

6:30PM 9AM 9AM 10AM 4:30PM 6PM

Friday, February 21 Valley Day School (VDS) MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous

Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center

9AM 9:30AM 10AM 7:30PM

Saturday, February 22 Cooks' Tour Spring Sale Drop Off

Back of Landes Lot

9AM

Sunday, February 23 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) All Church Brunch Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Sages Community Group Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) All Church Brunch Small Group Training

Chapel Nursery Landes Center Crossing 104 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Landes Patio Room 415-416 Nursery Library Landes Center Rooms 404-417 Landes Patio Library

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

Monday, February 17 Church Office Closed—Presidents' Day

After Church

VPC's All-Church Nominating Committee (ACNC) needs your help identifying leaders in our church community.

Nominations are open for the positions of Deacons, Elders, and Trustees of the Valley Presbyterian Foundation.

Calendar of Events

Sunday, February 23 Following the 9AM & 10:45AM services Landes Patio Brunch is great! It's not quite breakfast, it's not quite lunch, but you get a good meal.

We invite you to hang out after worship and connect with the VPC community.