Boy Scout Troop 441
Men's Monthly Breakfast
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FOCUS
valley presbyterian church week of October 15, 2017
vpc.church/watch Troop 441 Holiday Green sales October 8, 15, & 29, outside worship centers Greens delivered December 3 This is one of the generous ways you support Troop 441. VPC members love to decorate with and give fragrant holiday greens, such as wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces. This annual fundraiser supports Troop 441’s year-long activities.
Third Tuesday of the Month Breakfast October 17, 6:30AM RSVP by Sunday prior, vpc.church/men All men are invited to join together the third Tuesday of the month for breakfast at VPC. We will hear testimonies from each other and will focus in on our topic for the month.
Watch every sermon, whenever you like. Want to remember an inspiring word or understand a passage of scripture? Visit the VPC website to watch every sermon since January 2016.
VPC prayer chain We welcome requests confidentially for you or someone else. Please have permission from the individual before placing your request. Church office: 480-991-6424 prayers@vpc.church
Resources, insight, & inspiration Raising Mental Health Awareness
NEW SERMON SERIES
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Congregational Meeting Sunday, October 22, 10:30AM (following 9:30AM combined worship service)
a cancer workshop Saturday, October 28, 9AM-12PM, Chapel Featuring: Kathy Baughman, Chaplain and Cancer Case Manager Specialist, Mayo Clinic & David Joynt $10, Registration: vpc.church/care Childcare: nursery@vpc.church No one ever expects to hear a cancer diagnoses, but VPC cares about each person that begins this journey, and we want to come alongside you.
Annual NAMI Walk October 21, 9:15AM, State Capital Grounds namivalleywalk.org Susan Krecker: susangkrecker@cox.net, 480-607-3598 Representatives from VPC's Mental Health Ministry will be at the Welcome Table today to answer questions and accept registrations. The NAMI Walk fundraiser supports education programs, facilitates support groups, provides training, and advocacy for millions of Americans living with mental illness. Register today, join the North Valley Walkers!
Care & Support
Vol. 2-Devotional available in all worship centers Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Session has called a Congregational Meeting for the purpose of electing Elders, Deacons, and Trustees in order that the candidates may complete training prior to the Annual Congregational Meeting in February 2018.
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VPC is looking for a part-time on-call weekend custodian
VPC is looking for temporary part-time custodial help, hours vary from 5-10 hours per week (more if filling in for custodian time away). Be available to work Saturday mornings, special events, fill in for custodian time away, and other times as needed. Contact Facilities Manager John Pelton for inquiries: johnp@vpc.church
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
Carol Bedillion, Bobbie Bischoff, Linda Brady, Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), John Churley, Helen Farmin, Bill Gass, Sandra Gerlach, Gary Green, Barbara Jewett, Beve Lane, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dee Melde, Kelly Nieto, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Neil Smith, Nancy Sumner, Beverly Tozer, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
INQUIRER CLASS
Inquirer Class
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
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.
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Ruthe Small.
Single worship service Sunday, October 22, 9:30AM, Sanctuary Congregational Meeting & Free Lunch to follow
Visit VPC Session page!
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Helen Adams, Don Akins, Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, John Berta, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Dottie Cober, Mary Corbin, Jane Corley, Bonnie Domaz, Lorraine Fercho, Donna Gardner, Luella Gross, 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, Charlotte Phillips, Martha Sarchett, Mary Strasser, Edna Thomas, Jane White For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
VPC COMMUNITY WORSHIP
Sunday, October 22 Noon-2:30PM,Fireside Room Join VPC's growing community! vpc.church/inquirer
valley presbyterian church 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
TRUNK OR TREAT
Sunday, October 29 4:30-6PM, South Parking Lot Sign up to host a trunk: vpc.church/children
Welcome to VPC New to VPC? We’re glad you’re here! Let us know about you by filling out the Friendship Pad. We invite you to 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-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, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.
God's personality plan for you
Who We Are: In times of need- Stephen Ministry 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 Want to learn more about what’s going on at VPC? 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.
*childcare available by reservation: nursery@vpc.church
Cooks' Tour Tickets are here!
The work of VPC's Stephen Ministers is rarely seen, but the effects of their time and is felt in individual lives. Over the past five years, hundreds of people in our community have benefited from time in this ministry. Here are some of the stories from current Stephen Ministers: Tom Van Arsdale, on the spiritual benefits of meeting with a Stephen Minister: Stephen Ministry has helped me understand how I can use my God-given talents to listen to my Care Receiver’s anxieties and provide comfort to them. This friendship has helped me have better conscious contact relationship with Jesus Christ. Many of my Care Receivers have developed closer relationships with Jesus, because of how Stephen Ministry brings them an understanding of God’s unconditional love in times of need. Kay Harvey, on the continuing journey with someone she ministers to: She was so excited to have someone to talk to. She used to paint in Europe and enjoyed talking about Italy. I said a blessing for the meal, she said she loved hearing me pray. She is slowly starting to ask questions about what it means to be a Christian. She's so thankful for everyone at VPC. Amy Greer, about what being a Stephen Minister means to her: Stephen Ministry has connected me with so many amazing members of our congregation. Helping others has always been important to me, and I am able to be support those experiencing a difficult time. Having someone listen without judging can be hardest thing to find and is often the most needed.
Host your own trunk
This Desert Home
WIRED THAT WAY Wired that Way, Part 1* Wednesdays, October 25-December 6 6-7:30PM, Fireside Room Register online: vpc.church/classes You were “wired” a certain way by God? God made you with certain personality traits that effect how you interact with God, others, and yourself. *Childcare available by reservation
Dinner for 8, don't be late!
Tickets on sale: Sundays, outside worship centers Monday-Friday, 10AM–noon, VPC Library Online, vpc.church/cooks Home Tour: $20, Luncheon: $20 Over $1 million has been raised over the past 46 years to support missions in our community, and around the world. Join us on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Adventures in Lifelong Learning™
Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 29, 4:30-6PM VPC South Parking Lot Wear your best costume, decorate your car's trunk, and get ready for a great time! We need trunk hosts and other volunteers for other areas. Email Tina to sign up: tinag@vpc.church
Let's worship together
Dinnerfor 8 Dinner for 8 sign-ups Starting October 22 Dinner for 8 is open to everyone, regardless of age or marital status. Dinner for 8 connects eight people to share four meals four times throughout the year. It’s a great way to get to know others and eat some great food!
This Desert Home EP* - VPC Worship Team CD Release Worship Concert Saturday, October 21, 6:30PM, Chapel, Free Members of the VPC Worship Team have put together an album of original music written by Worship Leader Travis Kingma. Join us for the great night of worship and pick up some great free music! *Childcare provided (0-5)
Join our growing community!
Inquirer Class Fall Term Classes Began October 10 Register online: encoreuniv.org Mike Nieto: miken@vpc.church Shelby Trimaloff: shelbyt@vpc.church It's not too late to register for the Fall Term! We offer a diverse program of courses, lectures, speakers, travel and seminars designed to engage persons “50 and better." So come along and experience the adventure!
VPC Community Worship Single worship service Congregational Meeting, & Lunch Sunday, October 22, 9:30AM, Sanctuary Lunch to follow, 11AM, Landes Center This fall the VPC worship community will come together again for a single worship service. Join us for a free lunch afterwards!
Sunday, October 22 Noon-2:30PM, Fireside Room Have questions about your faith? Wonder what it means to join a church? Interested in becoming a member? Register: vpc.church/inquirer or contact Jane Russell: 480-694-1186 Childcare: nursery@vpc.church
Calendar of Events Sunday, October 15 Worship The Screwtape Letters Class Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40s-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 50s-60s Community Group Worship 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Monday, October 16 Cooks' Tour Tickets VPF Legacy Luncheon Jumpbunch (ages 3-5) Divorce Recovery Tuesday, October 17 Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Jumpbunch Mini (age 2) Mini-Explorers Explorers Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441 Wednesday, October 18 Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) Cooks' Tour Tickets Valley Day School Chapel Grief Share Sportball Valley Ringers Rehearsal The Marriage Course Youth Choir Grief Support Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, October 19 Men’s Basketball Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) Cooks' Tour Tickets Lay Hospital Chaplain Meeting Seekers & Searchers Community Group Martial Arts Pickleball Women’s Bible Study Friday, October 20 Women’s Bible Study Cooks' Tour Tickets Line Dance Tumble Masters (age 2-3) Tumble Masters (age 3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday, October 21 NAMI Family 2 Family This Desert Home EP - Worship Concert Sunday, October 22 Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Congregational Meeting Usher Appreciation Luncheon 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Community Luncheon Inquirer Class
Chapel Fireside Room Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel
8AM 8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM
Library Landes Center Landes Center Chapel Parlor
10AM 11:30AM 2:15PM 5:30PM
Fireside Room Campus-wide Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Chapel Landes Center Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Landes Center
8:30AM Various times 9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 12:10PM 2PM 3:45PM 4:30PM 7PM
Fireside Room Campus-wide Library Chapel Chapel Parlor Landes Center Bell Room Fireside Room Choir Room Chapel Parlor Choir Room
8:30AM Various times 10AM 11:15AM 1PM 2PM 5:30PM 6PM 6:15PM 6:30PM 7:30PM
Landes Center Fireside Room Campus-wide Library Chapel Conf. Room Crossing 104 Calvin Center Landes Center Room 415-416
6:30AM 8:30AM Various times 10AM 10AM
Room 415-416 Library Landes Basement Room 409 Room 409 Landes Center
9AM 10AM 10AM 12:15PM 2:15PM 7:30PM
Calvin Center Chapel
10AM 6:30PM
Nursery Sanctuary Rooms 404-417 Sanctuary Room 409 Calvin Center Campus Fireside Room
9:15AM 9:30AM 9:45AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 11AM 12PM
4:30PM 4:30PM 6:30PM