EXPLORERS! showcase
EXPLORERS! end-of-semester showcase Tuesday, December 5, 5PM, Chapel vpc.church/explorers The EXPLORERS! have been working all semester for you to come hear them! These kids have been learning all about music, playing games, and having a great time learning about God at VPC.
Stay healthy with a blood pressure test
Today 8AM, Chapel 9AM, Fireside Room 10:30AM, Landes Patio
Need prayer?
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
VPC Mental Health Team
Thank you for your commitment
CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS We invite you to donate a Christmas poinsettia in honor of loved ones. Deadline for acknowledgement in Christmas Eve bulletin is Monday, December 18. Plants will festively decorate our worship centers. We will be accepting donations ($15) through Christmas. Proceeds will benefit Family Promise.
Thank you to everyone who turned in over 400 pledge cards for 2018. Your commitment ensures that God will be glorified and His work will continue at VPC. If you haven't yet taken the opportunity to indicate your support for VPC in 2018, email Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church or visit our website: vpc.church/give.
Order online: vpc.church under ‘What’s New’ or fill out order form and return.
Coping with Stress During the Holidays (adapted from Mayo Clinic resources) • Set realistic goals and be flexible. The holidays are about love and caring for one another. • The holidays remind us that our God welcomes the stranger and the outcast and loves us just as we are. • Live in the now! Let go of past regrets and experiences and find joy in the present moment.
Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 713-203-5544 Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 602-222-9444
Care & Support
New Daily Devotional available today
week of December 3, 2017
Christmas Eve Service times:
3PM* • 5PM* 7PM • 9PM *Childcare for 0-2 years available
Sunday Morning
9:30AM, Sanctuary
VPC News 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
Transfer shares of stock to support VPC
Did you know you can transfer shares of stock you own directly to VPC? Your donation receives a charitable contribution equal to the value when donated. Please contact krisb@vpc.church if you’re interested in learning more about this unique way you can support God’s work in our community.
Want to join the VPC staff team?
VPC is looking for full-time custodial help. Interested? Email your resume to Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
Visit VPC Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
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, Dick Coffelt, Bob Combs, Marti Combs, Helen Farmin, Bill Gass, Sandra Gerlach, Gary Green, Lee Henry, Barbara Jewett, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dee Melde, Dorothy Nern, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Neil Smith, Nancy Sumner, Virginia Tatum, Marjory Terrey, Ellie Van Denburgh, Liz Walter 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 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.
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
ADVENT.ure A great way to start the Christmas season
Today, 4:30-6:30PM, Landes Center VPC's Advent Wreath & Luminaria party!
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Prayer Chain
FOCUS
valley presbyterian church
A unique charitable opportunity: IRA Rollover
BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS
Member Marti Combs and a group of nursing students from Brookline College will be performing Blood Pressure Tests and providing educational materials.
A beautiful Christmas tradition
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
MENTORKIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 9, 10AM, Landes Center VPC will be gifting hundreds of Bibles, personalized with notes by you!