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Thank You!
Valley Presbyterian Church Ministry Brochure January-May 2018
VPC Hosted Family Promise Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church The community at VPC was able to give a measure of that hope to four families during Christmas. Thank you to all who helped serve, by staying overnight, providing meals, and compassion to these families in crisis.
Get yours today in each worship center, front office, or online: vpc.church
Serving Communion
Divorce Recovery
The road to a new beginning has opened. At-Home Visitation Communion Today, January 7, 12:15-3:30PM Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church Today we will be serving communion to our At-Home friends of VPC. We provide the sacrament of Communion 3 times a year (January, April, and October) to our At-Home friends. If you would like more information on this rewarding ministry, please contact Tammy.
Mondays starting January 29 (no class Feb.19) 5:30-6:45PM, Chapel Parlor, Cost: $20 Facilitator: Anna Kohl, Licensed Assoc. Marriage & Family Therapist Registration is required: vpc.church/divorce-recovery-registration Seven-week Program designed for men and women at any stage of the divorce process is open to all in our community. For more information contact Pastor David Turner, 480-991-6424 ext. 121.
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Mothers of Preschoolers!
The Donation shed is open!
FOCUS
valley presbyterian church week of January 7, 2018
SALE April 6-7, 2018 Friday, January 26, 9AM Room 415/416 Spring 2018 membership: $60 Register today: vpc.church/MOPS Molly Livak: mollyl@vpc.church
Accepting donations for Spring Sale! Saturday, January 20, 9-11AM Cooks’ Tour Shed Lynetta Norris: ljoynorris@aol.com Donate your old treasures to support mission needs in our community. Collecting items as we prepare for the Spring Sale. No large furniture or TVs. Have items you would otherwise donate to Goodwill or Red Cross? Drop them off here instead!
MOPS @ VPC is an open, accepting place for all mothers to experience authentic community, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope. *Childcare (0-5): nursery@vpc.church
Sponsored by Presbyterian Women
New Sermon Series begins today Daily Devotionals available in worship centers & church office
VPC News
Chapel Stained Glass repairs
This week Associated Crafts removed the two panels of stained glass from the Chapel that were damaged by storms last summer and temporarily replaced them with plywood. The repair process will take approximately 1-2 weeks. Once those panels are reinstalled, it will take an additional 2-3 weeks to bring all the Chapel stained glass window panels up to standard and complete additional repairs. Contact Kris for information: krisb@vpc.church
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Master Plan Model
We invite you to come take a look at the model displayed in the Church Office. The VPC Master Plan Team and Jones Studio have envisioned a single primary worship space, a new heart for our campus, and a greatly improved facility for families, hospitality, and outreach. Without building any new structures, they have envisioned a way to reorganize and renew our existing spaces that accomplishes all these goals in a way that is beautiful and powerful. It is a transformational plan.
Wednesdays, January 24-March 28 6-7:30PM, Room 409, Cost: $100 Get your finances in order in the new year Register: kellyn@vpc.church
Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
Marilyn Armstrong, Bobbie Bischoff, Linda Brady, Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Bob & Marti Combs, Helen Farmin, Sandra Gerlach, Doris & Lester Goss, Gary Green, Lee Henry, Harlen Helser, Barbara Jewett, Sam Kingma, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dee Melde, Dorothy Nern, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Matt Simpson, Tom Simpson, Nancy Sumner, Virginia Tatum, Avis Tempas, Ellie Van Denburgh, Sharon Vincent, Liz Walter
Reclaim your faith Day of Discipleship Saturday, January 27 8:30AM-Noon, Landes Center Breakfast & lunch provided Childcare: nursery@vpc.church
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
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Jim Irvin, Bill Mack, Ruth Rehfeldt, and Marjory Terrey.
Memorial Service
Bill Gass, Saturday, January 13, 2PM, Sanctuary
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.
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
Inquirer Class
INQUIRER CLASS
Sunday, january 28 12:30-2:30PM, Fireside Room Sign up to join our community! vpc.church/inquirer
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.
Begin the year with a budget
Why we are here
Make a New Years’ resolution to get your finances in order! Whether single, married, or have kids, this life-changing class will help you achieve your financial goals. *Childcare (0-10): nursery@vpc.church
Join our growing community!
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
*Childcare available: (0-10)
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
Day of Discipleship
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore life and the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Whether you’re just checking it out, new to faith, or coming back to church, you are invited. WHO IS ALPHA FOR? Alpha is for anyone who’s curious. Talks are designed to encourage conversation and explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. HOW DOES ALPHA WORK? Each session includes food, a short talk, and a discussion at the end where you can share your thoughts. At any point, if you think Alpha isn’t for you, that’s not a problem.
Tribute to Timeless Tunes
Day of Discipleship* Saturday, January 27, 8:30AM-Noon Landes Center (Breakfast & lunch provided) Keynote Speaker: Jimmy Farley, Fuller Seminary graduate We all need to continually Reclaim our faith in Christ, and the Day of Discipleship is focused on helping each of us to find new and better ways to reclaim our faith based on our blessings and hope in Christ. *Childcare: nursery@vpc.church
EXPLORERS!
EXPLORERS! Tuesdays starting January 23, 4-5PM Calvin Center (doors open at 3:45PM) Register: vpc.church/explorers Register today! EXPLORERS! provides children (ages K-5th grade) with a safe and fun environment to learn about the world in creative ways. Music and theater are large components of each week; no experience is necessary.
Celebrate God's Work at VPC
CONCERT
SERIES 2018
Inquirer Class Sunday, January 28 12:30-2:30PM, Fireside Room
The Alpha Course* Wednesdays, January 24-March 28 6-8PM, Calvin Center, Free Register: vpc.church/alpha
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.
Reclaim Your Faith Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University* Wednesdays, January 24-March 28 6-7:30PM, Fireside Room, Cost: $100 Questions? Email Kelly: kellyn@vpc.church
Calendar of Events
Who We Are: ALPHA
valley presbyterian church WE3 - Piano, Violin, & Vocalist Trio Friday, January 19, 7PM Landes Center, Free A powerhouse of combined talent paying tribute to timeless tunes. From favorite songs by the Ink Spots, to new and familiar interpretations of popular Jazz, Swing, Blues, Standards, you’re sure to enjoy a night of nostalgia and a lot of fun!
High School Winter Weekend!
You.
High School Winter Weekend January 12 -15 (Friday-Monday) Stay in Munds Park, ski in Snowbowl The annual Student Ministry Ski Trip for High School students is not something to be missed! We'll have a great time on the slopes with new friends. Interested? Email Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church
Annual Congregational Dinner & Meeting Tuesday, January 30, Landes Center 6PM Dinner, 7PM Meeting Tickets: $13 (dinner only) vpc.church/whats-new Join us as we celebrate God’s work at VPC in 2017! During this year of blessing you shared Christ’s love with thousands, touched the hearts of children, and fed, clothed, nurtured, and witnessed to people in need.
Adventures in Lifelong Learning™
Winter Term: January 23-February 22, 2018 Spring Term: March 6-April 12, 2018 Catalogs available Register online: encoreuniv.org Shelby Trimaloff: shelbyt@vpc.church Stop by the Information Table We offer a diverse program of courses, lectures, speakers, travel and seminars designed to engage persons “50 and better." So come and experience the adventure!
Sunday, January 7 Worship The Screwtape Letters Class Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Student Gathering & Parent Meeting 40s-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship At-Home Visitation Communion Boy Scout Troop 441
Chapel Fireside Room Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Fireside Room Room 409
8AM 8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 12:15PM 3PM
Monday, January 8 Jumpbunch (ages 3-5) Jr. High Midweek
Landes Center Landes Center
2:15PM 6PM
Tuesday, January 9 Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Worship Pickleball Session Boy Scout Troop 441
Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Chapel Landes Center Fireside Room Landes Center
9AM 9:30AM 11:15PM 4:30PM 6PM 7PM
Wednesday, January 10 Presbyterian Women Lydia Circle Valley Day School Chapel Worship Presbyterian Women Sarah Circle GriefShare Sportball Valley Ringers Rehearsal Wired That Way Class Youth Choir Rehearsal Sr. High Midweek Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Chapel Room 409 Chapel Parlor Landes Center Handbell Room Fireside Room Choir Room Landes Center Choir Room
9:30AM 11:15PM 12PM 1PM 2PM 5:30PM 6PM 6:15PM 7PM 7:30PM
Thursday, January 11 Men’s Basketball 60s-70s Community Group Pickleball
Landes Center Crossing 104 Landes Center
6:30AM 1PM 4:30PM
Friday, January 12 MOPS (Mothers of preschoolers) Line Dance Tumble Masters (ages 3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415/416 Landes Basement Room 409 Landes Center
9PM 10AM 2:15PM 7:30PM
Saturday, January 13 Memorial-Bill Gass
Sanctuary
2PM
Sunday, January 14 Worship The Screwtape Letters Class Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship 40s-50s Community Group Student Gathering 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 Alpha Leader Training
Chapel Fireside Room Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room 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 10:45AM 11:45AM 12PM