Hosting World Music
Celebrate God's Work at VPC
CONCERT
Calling all God’s creation
Save the date!
SERIES
Annual Congregational Dinner & Meeting Tuesday, January 31, Landes Center 6PM Dinner, 7PM Meeting Tickets: $13 (dinner only), on the patio, and online: myvalleychurch.org/events Join us as we celebrate God’s work at VPC in 2016! During this year of blessing you shared Christ’s love with thousands, touched the hearts of children, and fed, clothed, nurtured, and witnessed to people in need.
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Afrizo Ensemble from Daystar University Sunday, January 29, 4PM, Sanctuary Afrizo is a singing group of students from Daystar University in Kenya. Daystar is a Christian Liberal Arts College in Nairobi with a mission of training Christian servant leaders to transform Africa. They sing in English, Swahili, and African tribal languages, worshiping the Lord in a unique variety of styles.
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures: Donovan Akins, Jean Akins, Robert Bard, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Charllie Ann Campbell, Ron Dunlap, Helen Farmin, Barbara Jewett, Margaret Kurtz, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Margaret Wheeler, Charlie Young Please pray for those at home or in a care facility: Helen Adams, Ruth Adams, Carolyn Bathurst, Bunny Beall, Kathryn Bennett, John Berta, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Dick & Dottie Cober, Gladys Conroy, Mary Corbin, Jane Corley, Bonnie Domaz, Lorraine Fercho, Charlotte Fox, George Freiburghaus, Donna Gardner, Carolyn Gleave, Louella Gross, Ken & Carol Hanson, Joan Herman, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Jo Ann Jones, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Todd (Helen) Orme, Judy Owens, Barbara Patterson, Charlotte Phillips, Marie Pishny, Martha Sarchett, Mary Shrake, Ruthe Small, Mary Strasser, Edna Thomas, Ellie Vandenburgh, Jane White, Lorraine White 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 Verne Bathurst, and J.R. Lucas (son of Betty Lucas). Prayer Chain Church office: 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.
Mental Health Ministry Book Discussion *Date Change
*Monday, January 30, 6-8:00pm, Fireside Room RSVP: tammym@vpc.church Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 480-699-2982 Change your Brain, Change your Life: Revised and Expanded by Daniel Amen, MD The breakthrough program for conquering anxiety, depression, obsessiveness, lack of focus, anger, and memory problems. Dr. Amen is a clinical neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and brain-imaging expert who heads the world-renowned Amen Clinics. He is also a Christian who speaks openly about his faith. Book available in paperback and at local libraries. For more information contact Elizabeth.
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI BASICS Class coming to VPC February 4, 11 & 25, Room 409, 9AM–2:30PM Register by email Debbie Martinez: namimaricopaedu@gmail.com This class is open to providers or caregivers of children who have been diagnosed with mental illness. NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM, St. Patrick Catholic Community, stpatcc.org For more information: vpc.church/mentalhealth or namivalleyofthesun.org Family Support website: nami.org/Find-Support/Living-with-a-Mental-Health-Condition Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 602-222-9444 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) AZ Teen Lifeline: 602-248-8336, teenlifeline.org
FOCUS
week of January 8, 2017 valley presbyterian church
Winter Term beings January 24, 2017 Don't miss the fun. Keep on Learning. Encore University and Discipleship & Spiritual Growth presents: Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust Special Event* No Fee Wednesday, February 8, 6:30-7:30PM
Valley Presbyterian Foundation Legacy Dinner: Step into the Future Friday, March 31, 2017 Step into VPC's future with a stroll through the decades! Dance to music from the last 60 years. Dress in a style for your favorite decade and join us for a night that changes the life of VPC.
Interested in Lifelong Learning? Email or call Tracy: eu@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 x165
Tickets available online starting January 15
VPC News
SERMON SERIES STARTS TODAY
Valley Presbyterian Church Master Plan Survey
VPC is embarking on a campus master planning effort as an investment in our future effectiveness and growth for our church. We strive to learn what kind of campus and facilities attract people, provide them with warm places for fellowship, and building a community that goes out into the world to fulfill our ministry. Please take time to fill out the survey you received today!
New devotionals are available Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
VPC finances year-to-date as of November 30, 2016 Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
Income Faith Giving Encore Other Income Total Income Expense Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Encore Worship & Music Total Expense
Actual
Budget
Variance
$1,530,000 $44,000 $477,000 $2,051,000
$1,605,000 $53,000 $423,000 $2,081,000
$-75,000 $-9,000 $54,000 $-30,000
$428,000 $971,000 $154,000 $223,000 $110,000 $174,000 $2,060,000
$444,000 $971,000 $158,000 $252,000 $131,000 $184,000 $2,140,000
$16,000 $0 $4,000 $29,000 $21,000 $10,000 $80,000
$-9,000
$-59,000
$50,000
Net Income less Expense
PARENTING THE LOVE & LOGIC WAY
Wednesdays starting January 11 Register online: vpc.church/classes
DAVE RAMSEY’S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Wednesdays starting January 18 Register online: vpc.church/classes
Other income includes $100,000 from prior years' Memorial Garden space sales.
VPC Session
CLASS OF 2016: Sarah Brammer David Eaton Jim Gabler Joan Nastro Richard Lockwood Matt Winter
CLASS OF 2017: Mary Artigue Ed Glady Lisa Keylon Darrah MacDougall Roy Schumacher Janel Willert
CLASS OF 2018: Gary Green Michele Ingram Sam Kelsall Kirby Kongable Marge Sellers Cheryl Ann Shaff
CLERK OF SESSION: Karen Meyer: 480-368-6567
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Inquirer Class
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
12:30PM, Fireside Room For more information call Jane Russell: 480-694-1186 Register online: vpc.church/inquirer
A Community Where Jesus Christ Transforms Lives 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto, Kelsey Woodruff
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL DINNER & MEETING Tuesday, January 31 6PM Dinner, 7PM Meeting, Tickets: $13
Welcome to VPC New to VPC?
We’re glad you’re here! Let us know a bit about you by filling out the Friendship Pad (Chapel & Sanctuary) or Communication Card (Landes). We invite you to visit the Welcome Table after worship.
If you’re here with kids We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids from birth-high school: Nursery: Infants-2 years 8:45-11:45AM Sunday School: 3 years-5th grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM The Gathering: Jr. & Sr. High 9AM, Landes basement If your kids stay in worship, grab a worship activity bag available near the entrance of each worship center.
Your Courageous Choice
What will you make of 2017? Why we are here VPC is a community that believes God calls us to be in relationship with each other. Sunday morning worship is a time to gather, connect, and give thanks to the Creator who loves us without end.
Get connected at VPC Want to learn more about what’s going on at VPC?
What will you make of 2017? How are you committing to growing closer to your family, your community, and your God? VPC has many ways for you to connect with your kids, your faith, and with other people. There are classes, studies, social groups, and events all intended to bring you closer to God. Check them out!
CLASSES
GROUPS
Parenting the Love & Logic Way January 11-February 8
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers Next meeting: January 13
The Courageous Choice: The Holocaust & Christian Discipleship January 11-February 22
Community Groups Check online for a full listing of activities: vpc.church
Financial Peace University January 18-March 22
EVENTS
Grab a Ministry Brochure, go to the Welcome Center after worship or visit vpc.church for information about classes, events, opportunities to serve, and anything you see in the FOCUS.
Encore University Winter Term January 24-February 23
*childcare available by reservation:
The Good and Beautiful God Men's Bible Study February 15-April 12
nursery@vpc.church
Bible Study by Shauna Niequist
YOUR COURAGEOUS CHOICE: THE HOLOCAUST & CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP*
Wednesdays, January 11-February 22 6-8PM, Calvin Center, No Fee Facilitators: Kelly & Mike Nieto During the Holocaust, European Christians faced a choice between helping those in danger or ignoring them. This class will explore Jewish history, the rise of Hitler, the Christian response to Nazism, and how each of us face the choice of living as a disciple of Jesus Christ in our world today.
Women’s Bible Study* Living Life Together by Shauna Niequist January 19 & 20 Every other Thursday, 6:30PM, Room 415 *Every other Friday, 9AM, Room 415 Kelsey Woodruff: kelseyw@vpc.church Register: vpc.church/women There are messy parts in all of our lives that we would rather not reveal. What if we invited others in and experienced the beautiful acceptance and deep connection of Christian community? *Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church
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STUDIES Living Life Together Women's Bible Study Next meetings: January 19 & 20
A practical parenting class
Interested in becoming a member? Have questions about your faith? Join a growing faith community. We've been waiting for you! For information contact Jane Russell: 480-694-1186 *Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church
Fridays, January 13 & 27* 9-11AM, Room 415-416 Meghan Gottfredson: nursery@vpc.church January 13: Speaker: Michelle Gulbas Topic: Diet, Health & Wellness for the Busy Mom January 27: Activity: MOPS Bootcamp MOPS is a place to gather, connect, and be encouraged. *Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church
Unstoppable: Men's Breakfast Saturday, February 11 Scottsdale & PV for Africa Saturday, February 25 Men's Bible Study The Good and Beautiful God February 15-April 12
Begin the year with a budget
PARENTING THE Love and Logic WAY
Sunday, January 8 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40's-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 50’s-60’s Community Group Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship At-Home Communion
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Fireside Room
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 12:15PM
Tuesday, January 10 Bridge/Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Pickleball Session Deacon Training Boy Scout Troop 441
Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Landes Center Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center
9AM 9:30AM 4:30PM 6PM 6PM 7PM
Wednesday, January 11 Presbyterian Women Rebekah/Rachel Circle Presbyterian Women Ruth & Naomi Circle Sportball Men's Bible Study Valley Ringers-Handbells Parenting the Love & Logic Way Your Courageous Choice: The Holocaust Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Room 409 Landes Center Chapel Parlor Handbell Room Room 415-416 Calvin Center Choir Room
9:30AM 12PM 2:15PM 4PM 5:30PM 6PM 6:30PM 7:30PM
Monday, January 9
Parenting the Love & Logic Way* Wednesdays, January 11-February 8 6-7:30PM, Room 415/416, Cost: $40 Questions? Email Kelly: kellyn@vpc.church This class will teach you how to help your children take ownership of problems, make more responsible choices, and see the logical consequences of their actions.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University* Wednesdays, January 18-March 22 6-7:30PM, Fireside Room, Cost: $100 Questions? Email Kelly: kellyn@vpc.church Make a New Years’ resolution to get your finances in order! Whether single, married, or have kids, this life-changing class will help you achieve your financial goals.
Thursday, January 12 Men's Basketball Travel Tales 60s-70s Community Group 70+ Community Group Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center Calvin Center Crossing 104 Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 8:30AM 1PM 3PM 4:30PM 4:30PM
*Childcare (0-9): nursery@vpc.church
*Childcare (0-9): nursery@vpc.church
Friday, January 13 MOPS (Mothers of preschoolers) Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Center Chapel
9AM 10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, January 14 Alpha Regional Training
Landes Center
8AM
Sunday, January 15 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40's-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 50’s-60’s Community Group Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM
Unstoppable: Men’s Breakfast
Inquirer Class Sunday, January 22, 12:30PM* Fireside Room
Inquirer Class Sunday, January 22
Calendar of Events
Mission for Africa
Men, you will not want to miss this morning of food, fellowship, and inspiration.
Saturday, February 25 VPC South Parking Lot VPC and the Cities of Scottsdale and PV will host a festival with music, food, fun runs, bike rides, and other activities. All proceeds will support Ministry of Hope and Villages in Partnership in Malawi. This will be an exciting day for our church, town, and global community!
Get tickets and check out our speakers online: myvalleychurch.org/men
For more information visit: myvalleychurch.org/mission
Saturday, February 11, 7AM-noon Gainey Ranch Clubhouse Tickets: $30, students $15