Food for those in need locally
Men's Monthly Breakfast
ICM Food Drive Bags available today on the patio Return full bags Sunday, November 19 ICM Food & Clothing Bank meets the basic needs of up to 150 families every day, six days a week. Please take a bag with you when you leave today and return it full on November 19. Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church
NAMI Walk success!
Third Tuesday of the Month Breakfast November 21, 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.
VPC Mental Health Team
Boy Scout Troop 441
FOCUS
Need prayer?
We welcome requests confidentially for you or someone else.
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.
Please have permission from the individual before placing your request. Church office: 480-991-6424 prayers@vpc.church
NEW SERMON SERIES
VPC News
Vol. 3-Devotional available in all worship centers
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 Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 713-203-5544 Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 602-222-9444 VPC’s Mental Health Team strives to educate about mental illness, reduce shame and stigma surrounding it, and support those afflicted, as well as the families and friends who love them. Printed resources and information on VPC MHM available in the church library.
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
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, 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
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
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, 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
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 Joan Herman, Jean Hodges (Lee Adams sister), and Ralph Thomas.
week of October 29, 2017
VPC prayer chain
Troop 441 Holiday Green sales today outside worship centers Greens delivered December 3
VPC is looking for a part-time on-call weekend custodian
Thank you to all who donated to the North Valley Walkers Team at the NAMI Walk! The team raised $2,795 for NAMI Valley of the Sun to help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and fund important, free community programs for those living with mental illness and their loved ones.
valley presbyterian church
Two of VPC's most celebrated events are this week! Check out more inside.
Visit VPC Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session VPC finances year-to-date as of September 30, 2017 Actual $ Budget $ Variance $ Income Faith Giving 1,285,469 1,251,400 34,069 Other Income 258,056 286,170 -28,114 Total Income 1,543,525 1,537,570 5,955 Expense Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Encore Worship & Music Total Expense
362,329 762,019 138,511 182,117 64,132 135,427 1,644,535
354,517 773,285 146,598 192,201 89,668 144,760 1,701,029
-7,812 11,266 8,087 10,084 25,536 9,333 56,494
Net Income less Expense
-101,010
-163,459
62,449
TRUNK OR TREAT Today, 4:30-6PM South Parking Lot
47th Annual
Cooks’ Tour
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
COOKS’ TOUR
Friday, November 3 9AM-3PM Learn more & buy tickets: vpc.church/cooks
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.
Dinner for 8, don't be late!
Dinnerfor 8
Who We Are: An event 47 years in the making 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
Grow your generosity
WISE GIVING PANEL
COOKS' TOUR: HANDS ACROSS THE CITY, ARMS AROUND THE WORLD Friday, November 3, 9AM-3PM Cost for entry: free Luncheon: $20 Home Tour: $20 You are invited to the 47th annual Cooks' Tour! Proceeds will benefit worthy organizations both local and worldwide. Over the past 47 years, Cooks' Tour has raised over $1 million to support a wide variety of needs. You can be a part of this ongoing effort! Attending the event is free, with numerous great items for sale. Want to know more? You can also choose to enjoy: -A tour of two fabulous homes -An Italian lunch from Chef Sandra Gonzales of Whisk & Chop -Shop for unique handmade crafts -Delicious unique kitchen treasures -Beautiful jewelry Visit the tea table for free refreshments or stop by Just Coffee for a really good cup of coffee. New this year is the Christmas Corner, featuring great holiday-themed items, in the choir room. Christmas cards designed by Tom and Dick Van Arsdale to benefit children in Malawi, the Medical Benevolence Foundation, and MentorKids USA will be available. Lastly, don't forget to stop by the Landes Center to see what great silent auction items are available! Have a great time supporting amazing organizations like: -Helping Hands for Single Moms -Audrey's Angels -Sky Harbor Chaplaincy, and many other miracle makers. -Wandie Hulick & Jeanne Campo, Co-Chairs
Dinner for 8 sign-ups on the patio today 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
Wise Giving Panel: Grow your generosity Sunday, November 12, 10 & 11:45AM Room 415/416 Jesus calls us to be generous givers, yet also challenges us to be wise stewards of His gifts. This informative workshop will discuss how to be a wise steward over your charitable donations.
God's personality plan for you
WIRED THAT WAY If you haven't grabbed your copy of this great CD, you can today! Members of the VPC Worship Team have put together an album of original music written by Worship Leader Travis Kingma. The CD is totally free, take one and give it to a friend!
Wired That Way, Part 1* Wednesdays through December 6 6-7:30PM, November 1, Room 415/416 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
Everyone is invited to Trunk or Treat tonight! TRUNK OR TREAT Today, 4:30-6PM South Parking Lot
-Food trucks -Photo Booth -Snacks -Inflatables -Games -Prizes Trunk or Treat is an event for the young and young at heart! Feel free to dress up and join the rest of the VPC family and the surrounding community in a safe, family-friendly environment. This is a great time to connect with people you see on Sundays, and is a fun opportunity to meet others who aren't yet connected to VPC. See you this afternoon!
Calendar of Events Sunday, October 29 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 Trunk or Treat
Chapel Fireside Room Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel South Parking Lot
8AM 8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 4:30PM
Monday, October 30 Cooks' Tour Set-up Cooks' Tour Tickets Jumpbunch (ages 3-5) Divorce Recovery
Campus Wide Library Landes Center Chapel Parlor
9AM 10AM 2:15PM 5:30PM
Tuesday, October 31 Cooks' Tour Set-up Cooks' Tour Tickets Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Boy Scout Troop 441
Campus Wide Library Room 414 Chapel Parlor Chapel Landes Center
9AM 10AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 7PM
Wednesday, November 1 Cooks' Tour Set-up PW Coordinating Team Cooks' Tour Tickets Valley Day School Chapel Grief Share Sportball Valley Ringers Rehearsal Incoming Deacon Training "Wired That Way" Youth Choir Grief Support Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Campus Wide Room 409 Library Chapel Chapel Parlor Landes Center Bell Room Crossing 101 Room 415-416 Choir Room Chapel Parlor Choir Room
9AM 9:15AM 10AM 11:15AM 1PM 2PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6:15PM 6:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, November 2 Congregational Care Meeting Cooks' Tour Set-up Cooks' Tour Tickets
Chapel Conf. Room Campus Wide Library
9AM 9AM 10AM
Friday, November 3 Cooks' Tour 2017 Alcoholics Anonymous
Campus Wide Chapel
9AM 7:30PM
Saturday,November 4 NAMI Family 2 Family
Calvin Center
10AM
Sunday, November 5 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 Take It Home Event-Kinder Prayer Worship 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Boy Scout Troop 441
Chapel Fireside Room Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Room 415/416 Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Room 409
8AM 8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 6PM