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Valley Presbyterian Church week of February 9, 2020
Seekers & Sharers 2 Tuesdays starting February 11, 1PM Chapel Conference Room Study: The Words of Jesus Facilitator: Chris Woodard Topic: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. -John 14:27 nd
Pastor Chris Woodard will explore with us the wonderful words of Jesus. Join us for a time of socializing, study, and building friendships!
With Kathy Oppenhuizen, Beth Allen, & Leslie Turner Thursdays, February 6-27, 6-7PM, VPC Library, Sign-up: vpc.church/classes
Boy Scout Troop 441 Celebrating 60 years @ VPC Tuesday, February 11 7PM, Landes Center
Sunday, February 23 Following the 9AM & 10:45AM services Landes Patio
Have you found a place in your life when you can be still and sit in God's presence? Join others who seek God, desire to be refreshed and renewed on life's journey. Our guide will be the book Exploring the Way: An Introduction to the Spiritual Journey.
To celebrate 60 years, Troop 441 will have a desert reception! All are invited. The troop will honor past members, many of whom are from VPC, like Troop 441 founding member Walt Winius.
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.
SERMON SERIES Volume 2 Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
VPC News
Annual Congregational Meeting
Alzheimer's Support Group
A class for those experiencing grief
2 & 4 Wednesdays, through May 27 10-11:30AM, Chapel Room 602 Facilitators: Craig & Hope Boutte Register: vpc.church/care
Thursdays, February 13-April 13 10-11:30AM, Chapel Parlor Registration: vpc.church/care, Cost: $12 Facilitator: Pastor David Turner
Do you feel overwhelmed caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s and would love to meet others on the same journey? This support group brings people together and provides an opportunity to share experiences, hopes, and frustrations in a safe setting. Find encouragement and insight from others who are walking alongside a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
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. We welcome you to join in this amazing, healing journey.
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Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Sharon Arendt, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Millie Homan, Jo Ann Jones, David Joynt, 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
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
Today, 10AM (following 9AM service), Landes Center Join us following the meeting for a special congregational reception celebration on the Landes Patio. VPC has commonly held our Annual Congregational Meeting on a Tuesday evening. We're excited to move this time to a Sunday morning to be able to involve more of the community! The meeting will be held to vote on Pastor Terms of Call, various financial officers, and the following: Elect Ron Norris as a Trustee of the Foundation, class of 2021.
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Harry Strachan (Memorial, February 29, 2PM, Chapel).
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.
Annual
Congregational Meeting
Elect the following slate for the All Church Nominating Committee of 2020: Kay Keck, Chair Doug Peterson, Vice-Chair Matt Voris, Deacon Representative Mary Artigue
Rick Brammer Kay Harvey Miles Pondelik
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.
Today, February 9, 10AM (following 9AM service) Join us following the meeting for a special congregational reception celebration on the Landes Patio.
A class for those experiencing grief
VPC Recycles! We need your help.
VPC has recently revamped our recycling program to be more intentional and effective about how we deal with the waste we generate. Around campus you'll see blue bins, please use them as needed! Here is a list of items we are able and unable to recycle: Free to recycle Do not use for Computer/Office Paper Plastic of any kind Flyers/Paper Handouts Paper Cups or Plates Catalogs/Phone Books Napkins Broken down Cardboard Boxes Anything with food on it Newspaper Metal/Aluminum
Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough
Thursdays, February 13-April 13 10-11:30AM, Chapel Parlor Registration: vpc.church/care
IF: THE GATHERING, IF: VPC
For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Sympathy
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
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
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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
Tomorrow, February 10, is Pastor David Joynt's 60th Birthday. Today we take time to celebrate! We are grateful for his life and ministry, and take the opportunity to recognize that his accomplishments at VPC are shared by the whole community.
Together we endeavor to do God's work locally and globally. We look forward to what God has in store for David and for VPC in the next chapter of our story together!
Men Third Tuesday of the Month Breakfast February 18, 6:30AM, Crossing 104 RSVP by Sunday prior, vpc.church/men
Men's Small Group Study Wednesdays through April 1 6-7:30PM, Room 412
All men are invited! We will hear testimonies from each other and will focus in a monthly topic. This is a great time to connect with other men.
This study will be cover the Nine Attributes of a Man, by Vince Miller. This will be a great study to come alongside each other, deepen our faith, and consider how to be the best men we can be to our friends, family, and coworkers.
IF: THE GATHERING, IF: VPC
Women's Retreat Live-Stream Conference 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. Join thousands of women worldwide who attend the IF: Gathering 2020 as we live-stream the conference onto our campus! We are so excited to host our first IF:VPC Gathering, where we will be watching and hearing dynamic speakers such as Jennie Allen, Jada Edwards, Beth Moore, and others. Invite your friends! We can't wait to spend a day together centering our hearts on Jesus and growing together in community. Includes a continental breakfast and delicious lunch.
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.
Small
GROUPS Small Group Sampler with Pastor David Joynt Wednesdays, March 4-April 1, 6-7PM, Chapel, Free We want you to be a part of a small group at VPC! This class will provide the opportunity to see how small groups work before committing to your own. There will be multiple small groups, each discussing the previous Sunday’s sermon. Small groups are a powerful way to grow closer to God, your church, and other people at VPC. We are excited to start this program!
Calendar of Events Sunday, February 9 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Family Workshop—2nd/3rd grade Cheerful Giver Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Annual Congregational Meeting 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 411 Crossing 104 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Landes Center Room 415-416 Nursery Library Landes Center Room 417 Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:45AM 11AM
Monday, February 10 Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Tuesday, February 11 Valley Day School (VDS) Crafters Mah Jongg Bridge VDS Chapel AIL-Chair Yoga Seekers & Sharers Community Group Mini Explorers! AIL-Martin Luther Study Pickleball AIL-Classic Movies Boy Scout Troop 441
Day School Rooms Chapel Conf. Room Room 411 Library Chapel Room 415-416 Chapel Conf. Room Crossing 104 Room 415-416 Landes Center Room 416-416 Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 11AM 11AM 1PM 2PM 3PM 4:30PM 7PM 7PM
Wednesday, February 12 Valley Day School (VDS) Presbyterian Women Lydia Circle Alzheimer's Support Group VDS Chapel Presbyterian Women Sarah Circle 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 Library Chapel Room 602 Chapel Room 415-416 Circle Driveway Nursery Room 404 Room 415-416 Crossing 104 Room 411 Room 412 Youth Room Admin. Room Youth Room Room 419
9AM 9:30AM 10AM 11:15AM 11:30AM 5:15PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, February 13 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) Grief Class: Beyond the Broken Heart Sages Community Group-Mexican Train & Card Making Pickleball Spiritual Formation AIL-Valentine's Party
Landes Center Day School Rooms Chapel Parlor Library Landes Center Library Room 415-416
6:30PM 9AM 10AM 1PM 4:30PM 6PM 6:30PM
Friday, February 14 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 15 Cooks' Tour Spring Sale Drop Off
Back of Landes Lot
9AM
Sunday, February 16 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship 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 Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Crossing 104 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Room 415-416 Nursery Library Landes Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM