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valley presbyterian church week of November 5, 2017
vpc.church/watch 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!
VPC Mental Health Team
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
You are not alone!
PW Luncheon & Speaker November 15, 11:30AM Landes Center, Cost: $10 RSVP: 480-991-6424 by November 10 Docents from Heard Museum, will present Ladies of the Canyons by author Leslie Poling-Kempes. The true story of remarkable women who left the security and comforts of genteel Victorian society and journeyed to the American Southwest.
DEVOTIONAL VOL. 3
VPC News VPC is looking for a part-time on-call weekend custodian
Elizabeth Weiss, Pastor David Turner, & Susan Krecker at the 2017 NAMI Walk
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
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 The November Valley Vine was emailed on November 1! Send us your email address if you didn't receive it. The online version of the Vine is full color and can also be accessed anywhere: vpc.church/vine. If you are still interested in receiving a printed and mailed version of the Valley Vine contact Katrina Carney, katrinac@vpc.church or 480-991-6424 ext. 118. Printed copies will also be available in the Church Office and all Worship Centers.
Visit VPC Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
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
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.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Today through November 19 Grab a bag and return it full
Dinnerfor 8
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Online or on the patios Connect with others, open to all!
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Prayer Chain
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Look for November Valley Vine in your email
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, 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
Available in all worship centers
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
WISE GIVING PANEL GROW YOUR GENEROSITY
Sunday, 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.
Men's Monthly Breakfast
Who We Are: Taking our faith home with us 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
Food for those in need locally
ICM Food Drive Bags available today on the patio Return full bags Sunday, November 19 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.
God's personality plan for you
WIRED THAT WAY
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
Stay up to date all week long!
Wired That Way, Part 1* Wednesdays through December 6 6-7:30PM, Fireside Room Register online: vpc.church/classes
Keep in touch with your church throughout the week:
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.
Facebook: facebook.com/valleypresbyterian
*Childcare available by reservation
eVine (weekly email): vpc.church/menu/stay-connected
Instagram: 'vpc.church'
Families Ministry @ VPC is based on Deuteronomy 6:4-9. The church community and the family are a partnership in faith formation- like two sides of a coin. Our goal is to encourage and support families to spiritually guide your children. Society and schedules can dictate where families spend their time. As spiritual leaders of your children, we want to provide creative spiritual opportunities for families. Take it Home Events are for parents, designed to be age-appropriate. These workshops create a map for parents and families for fostering spiritual growth in their children. Our next two workshops: Following the 10:30AM Children's Message in Room 415/416 November 5- Kindergarten families: Praying as a Family November 19- 4 year old families: Nightly Blessing Please join us to pray for families raising children in our community. If you would like to learn more about these Take It Home Workshops please contact tinag@vpc.church.
Dinner for 8, don't be late!
Get some pre-turkey togetherness
Dinnerfor 8 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!
Cooks' Tour 2017
Cooks’ Tour was a big success! Thank you to all who volunteered, baked, crafted, donated and supported mission and charities around the world. 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.
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 all that God has blessed us with this year. We hope you can be there as both our churches come together for a great evening.
Grow your generosity
WISE GIVING PANEL
Wise Giving Panel: Grow your generosity Sunday, November 12 10:30AM, Room 415 or Noon, Room 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.
Calendar of Events 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 Worship Take-It-Home Event-Kinder Prayer 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Boy Scout Troop 441 Monday, November 6 Jumpbunch (ages 3-5) Divorce Recovery Tuesday, November 7 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 Boy Scout Troop 441 Wednesday, November 8 Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) PW Lydia Circle Valley Day School Chapel PW Sarah Circle Grief Share Sportball Valley Ringers Rehearsal Youth Choir Grief Support "Wired that Way" Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 9 Men’s Basketball Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) Seekers & Searchers Community Group Martial Arts Pickleball Women’s Bible Study Friday, November 10 Women’s Bible Study Line Dance Tumble Masters (age 2-3) Tumble Masters (age 3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday, November 11 NAMI Family 2 Family 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
Chapel Fireside Room Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Room 415-416 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
Landes Center Chapel Parlor
2:15PM 5:30PM
Fireside Room Campus-wide Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Chapel Landes Center Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Landes Center
8:30AM Various times 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 12:10PM 2PM 3:45PM 4:30PM 7PM
Fireside Room Campus-wide Calvin Center Chapel Room 409 Chapel Parlor Landes Center Bell Room Choir Room Chapel Parlor Fireside Room Choir Room
8:30AM Various times 9:30AM 11:15AM 12PM 1PM 2PM 5:30PM 6:15PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:30PM
Landes Center Fireside Room Campus-wide Crossing 104 Calvin Center Landes Center Room 415-416
6:30AM 8:30AM Various times 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 6:30PM
Room 415-416 Landes Basement Room 409 Room 409 Landes Center
9AM 10AM 12:15PM 2:15PM 7:30PM
Calvin Center
10AM
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