Ministry that Matters
-Woody Johnson, VPC Stewardship Team
Community Groups Kaleidoscope Community Group (born 1955-1975) Conectantdo Padres: MentorKids/PV High School/ Neighborhood Family/ Kaleidoscope Dinners and Parent Talks Thursday, March 12 5:30-7:30PM Palomino Primary School Join us for a family meal, educational talks, time for the parents, and a fun time for the children. We provide the meal and child supervision, so parents can focus on the topics being presented.
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.
Care & Support
Love is a verb! Our culture might define it as a noun, but love cannot exist if it is not first a verb. As followers of Christ, our love must be identifiable by how we live our lives. Love is not a treasure that we hide under our mattress; it spills forth from our actions and our words. If we truly abide in His love, a love without boundaries, then our love, too, is boundless.
Train Your Brain to Be Happy with Help from Scripture with Deborah Pettit, Director Family Christian Counseling Center of Phoenix - Strategies and teaching from scripture on how to live a happier life. Lesson begins at 10:30AM.
As we remember Christ's demonstration of love through His awful, beautiful sacrifice on the cross, we must take measure of our own sacrifice for Him. We do this in many ways, not the least of which are our offerings we give to support God's work at VPC. It is a demonstration of love for our Savior. It is our love in action. How is love reflected in your life? Is it a noun or a verb?
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.
Thursdays,through April 13 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. Join us in this amazing, healing journey.
week of February23, 2020
God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. -1 John 4:16
Boomers Community Group (born 1945-1965) Classes, Coffee, & Confections Sundays, 10-11:30AM, Room 415/416
A class for those experiencing grief
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church
A Sermon Series for Lent, starting March 1
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 recovering from recent medical procedures:
Sharon Arendt, Marianne Cole, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Jo Ann Jones, Beverly Lentz, Dick Lockwood, Carole Marr, Larry McGregor, Jan McKenzie, Patricia Powell, Bob Rufenacht, Nancy Savoy, Rodrigo Silva, Bob Small, Ginny Strachan, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Charlene Yoder
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.
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, Betty Meyer, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Roy States, 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.
IF: THE GATHERING, IF: VPC
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
W ho W e A re : Little ones have a place to grow
Chapel vpc.church/vds
Playtime
Music time Valley Day School is a very special place located in the heart of our campus. For over 57 years, our hallways have been filled with laughter and shouts of joy. We have 148 wonderful students enrolled and 13 incredible teachers on staff. Valley Day is a place where children learn through experience and play – where teachers help nurture social and emotional growth in each and every child. It’s a place where children hear about Jesus regularly and know that they are loved. For more information contact Meghan Gottfredson, Director: meghang@vpc.church
After Church
Brunch
Valley Presbyterian Foundation Dinner: A Night at the Movies Friday, March 27, 6PM, AZ Country Club Tickets: Sundays on church patio or vpf.givesmart.com
Today! Following the 9AM & 10:45AM services Landes Patio
Enjoy a night of glitz with friends as you fundraise for a great cause. The Annual Foundation Dinner features silent and live auction items, dinner, musical entertainment, and more! Proceeds benefit VPC campus and ministries.
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.
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.
IF:VPC 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.
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. How do I nominate someone? • Fill out a nomination card available in the church office. • Email the ACNC: acnc@vpc.church
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.
Calendar of Events 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 24 Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Tuesday, February 25 Valley Day School (VDS) Crafters Mah Jongg Bridge VDS Chapel AIL-Chair Yoga Mini Explorers! AIL-Martin Luther Study Pickleball Session Boy Scout Troop 441
Day School Rooms Chapel Conf. Room Room 411 Library Chapel Room 415-416 Crossing 104 Room 415-416 Landes Center Room 415-416 Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 11AM 11AM 2PM 3PM 4:30PM 6PM 7PM
Wednesday, February 26 Ash Wednesday Valley Day School (VDS) Alzheimer's Support Group VDS Chapel Presbyterian Women Luncheon Ash Wednesday Dinner Ash Wednesday Childcare (0-2 y.o.) Ash Wednesday Preschoolers *following children's message Ash Wednesday Kids *following children's message NAMI Family to Family Ash Wednesday Worship Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Day School Rooms Chapel Room 602 Chapel Landes Center Landes Patio Nursery Room 404 Room 415-416 Crossing 104 Landes Center Room 419
9AM 10AM 11:15AM 11:30AM 5:30PM 6:30PM 6:45PM 6:45PM 6PM 6:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, February 27 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) Grief Class: Beyond the Broken Heart Stephen Ministry Meeting Mexican Train & Card Making Pickleball Spiritual Formation
Landes Center Day School Rooms Chapel Parlor Room 415-416 Library Landes Center Library
6:30PM 9AM 10AM 11AM 1PM 4:30PM 6PM
Friday, February 28 Valley Day School (VDS) Women's Bible Study Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center
9AM 9:30AM 10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, February 29 If:VPC Women's Event Cooks' Tour Spring Sale Drop Off Memorial: Harry Strachan
Room 415-416 Back of Landes Lot Chapel
8:30AM 9AM 2PM
Sunday, March 1 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Family Workshop: K-1st Families Pray Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Sages Community Group Worship Youth New Members Class Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Room 417 Crossing 104 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Room 415-416 Nursery Library Landes Center Room 417 Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:45AM 11AM