This Desert Home
Dinner for 8, don't be late!
In case you missed Cooks' Tour
FOCUS
Need prayer?
Dinnerfor 8 If you haven't grabbed your copy of this great CD, you can today!
Dinner for 8 sign-ups on the patio 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!
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!
VPC Mental Health Team
You are not alone!
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.
NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM St. Patrick Catholic Community Information: vpc.church/mentalhealth or namivalleyofthesun.org Living Grace Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6-8PM Oasis Community Church Information: jilliannhogan@gmail.com or 480-234-7073
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Marilyn Armstrong, 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, Bill Nye, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Neil Smith, Nancy Sumner, Virginia Tatum, 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.
week of November 12, 2017
VPC prayer chain Cooks’ Tour Crafter’s Sale Sunday, November 19, between services Chapel Patio and Fireside Room This is a great time to shop for gifts and decorations. There are still great items that went unsold at the event!
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
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VPC News
Available in all worship centers
Office closed for Thanksgiving Elizabeth Weiss, Pastor David Turner, & Susan Krecker at the 2017 NAMI Walk
valley presbyterian church
The VPC offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
A unique charitable opportunity: IRA Rollover
If you own an IRA and are 70½ years old or older, you may transfer a large annual amount directly from your financial institution to Valley Presbyterian Church or the Valley Presbyterian Foundation. For more information go to vpc.church/give or email Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
VPC finances year-to-date as of October 31, 2017 Actual $ Budget $ Variance $ Income Faith Giving 1,475,930 1,442,000 33,930 Other Income 318,179 354,075 -35,896 Total Income 1,794,109 1,796,075 -1,966 Expense Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Encore Worship & Music Total Expense
411,114 852,784 147,718 202,707 68,069 152,198 1,834,590
401,283 853,610 155,983 213,875 102,664 160,767 1,888,182
-9,831 826 8,265 11,168 34,595 8,569 53,592
Net Income less Expense
-40,481
-92,107
51,626
Visit VPC Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
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
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Today through November 19 Grab a bag and return it full
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WISE GIVING PANEL GROW YOUR GENEROSITY
Today, November 12 10:30AM, Room 415 or Noon, Room 416
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.
Get some pre-turkey togetherness
Thanksgiving Eve Service* Wednesday, November 22, 6:30PM Mountain View Presbyterian Church We join together to give thanks for our families, our church communities, and God's has blessings this year. We hope you can be there as both our churches come together for a great evening. *Childcare (0-3) by reservation: email Kerry: kerryk@mtnviewpres.org
A prayerful advent opportunity
In the Shadow of Advent Thursdays during Advent December 7, 14, & 21, Chapel Time: TBA No Santa, no Jingle Bells, no shopping. Just an opportunity to contemplate and pray about the significance of the coming Christ child.
Who We Are: ICM, a VPC mission partner 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
New series starts December 3
Christmas at the Movies Starts December 3 How does popular culture look at Christmas? What do they get right and where do they miss the point? Join us Sundays during Advent and take the journey to Bethlehem.
A great way to start the season
ADVENT.ure Sunday, December 3 4:30-6PM, Landes Center Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church Join us for our annual Advent Wreath and Luminaria Party! Email Tina to reserve your wreath supplies. We'll also assemble 1,000 luminarias for Christmas Eve. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
FOOD DONATIONS FOR ICM Roughly one in five people in the Phoenix metro area live below the federal poverty line ($21,954 for a family of four), and Phoenix has the third highest rate of poverty among the 25 largest metro areas in the US. Arizona has the fourth highest rate. For over thirty years, ICM has been working with families in need, and have served 1,849,788 individuals to date. ICM provides immediate response to basic human needs by providing food, clothes, food stamps, diapers, baby formula and other essential supplies. ICM not only helps with basic, immediate needs, they also assist people with housing, employment, disability, and other life needs. The food you donate during our ICM Thanksgiving Food Drive will directly impact those in need, keeping families together and safely in their homes. (Matthew 25:35) Additionally, VPC sends volunteers to ICM every week. For more information about this ministry and volunteer opportunity contact chrisw@vpc.church.
Grow your generosity
WISE GIVING PANEL
Men's Monthly Breakfast
Wise Giving Panel: Grow your generosity Today, November 12 10:30AM, Room 415 or Noon, Room 416
Third Tuesday of the Month Breakfast November 21, 6:30AM RSVP by Sunday prior, vpc.church/men
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.
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.
Food for those in need locally
ICM Food Drive Bags available today on the patio Return full bags next 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.
How is God calling you?
Commitment Sunday Next Sunday, November 19 All worship services Next Sunday we'll have the opportunity to respond to the call God has given us to participate in the mission and ministry of VPC through prayer, committing our time, and with finanical support.
Calendar of Events Sunday, November 12 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 Foundation Wise Giving Panel Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Foundation Wise Giving Panel Monday, November 13 Jumpbunch (ages 3-5) Tuesday, November 14 Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Jumpbunch Mini (age 2) Mini-Explorers! Explorers! Pickleball Deacon Cabinet Meeting Boy Scout Troop 441 Wednesday, November 15 Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) Valley Day School Chapel PW Luncheon Grief Share Valley Ringers Rehearsal Youth Choir "Wired that Way" Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 16 Men’s Basketball Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) Lay Hospital Chaplain Meeting Stephen Ministry Luncheon/Meeting Mid-Week Chapel Worship Seekers & Searchers Community Group 70+ Community Group Martial Arts Pickleball Friday, November 17 MOPS (Mothers of preschoolers) Line Dance Tumble Masters (age 2-3) Tumble Masters (age 3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday, November 18
Sunday, November 19 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 Take-It-Home Event-4 y.o. Nightly Blessings Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship
Chapel Fireside Room Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Room 415 Rooms 404-417 Chapel Room 416
8AM 8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 12PM
Landes Center
2:15PM
Fireside Room Campus-wide Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Chapel Landes Center Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Room 409 Landes Center
8:30AM Various times 9AM 9:30AM 11:30AM 12:10PM 2PM 3:45PM 4:30PM 5PM 7PM
Fireside Room Campus-wide Chapel Landes Center Chapel Parlor Bell Room Choir Room Fireside Room Choir Room
8:30AM Various times 11:30AM 11:30AM 1PM 5:30PM 6:15PM 6:30PM 7:30PM
Landes Center Fireside Room Campus-wide Chapel Conf. Room Crossing 101 Chapel Crossing 104 Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 8:30AM Various times 10AM 11AM 12:30PM 1PM 3PM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Room 415-416 Landes Basement Room 409 Room 409 Landes Center
9AM 10AM 12:15PM 2:15PM 7:30PM
Chapel Fireside Room Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Chapel
8AM 8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM