FOCUS
Daytime Classes vpc.church/classes
Classes have started. VPC is offering a wide variety of classes open to anyone who is interested. Get more details at vpc.church/classes. Speed Spanish I Putin & Russia Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-11AM, Room 412, $70 Tuesday, 6-7:30PM, Calvin Center Instructor: Cathy Baldwin Wednesday, 9:30-10:50AM, Room 415/416 FREE (same class offered on two days) Tai Chi Balance & Stress Prevention Instructor: Art Humble Tuesday/Thursday, 11:15AM-12:15PM Room 415/416, $69 Instructor: Rev. Deanne Hodgson
Spanish Intermediate I Tuesday/Thursday, 1-2:30PM, Room 412, $70 Garland & Wreath Making: October 16 Tuesdays, 2:45-4PM, Room 409, FREE Instructor: Bob duPuis
14 Annual NAMI Walk Saturday, October 20, 9:15AM, State Capital Registration 8:30AM, namivalleywalk.org Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 713-203-5544 Our Mental Health Ministry Team, The North Valley Walkers, would like you to join them to raise support to host education programs, facilitate support groups, offer training, and advocate for services for millions of Americans living with mental illness and their families. Sign up or donate on patio today.
Strange Stories: The Book of Judges Wednesday, 11-11:50AM, Room 409, FREE Instructor: Rev. Kelly Nieto Saving Memorable Moments Wednesday, 2-3:20PM, Room 414, FREE Instructor: Kiki Swanson
Heart & Blood Pressure Screening Thursday, October 18, 1-7PM Room 409, Appointment required David Turner: davidt@vpc.church All are welcome! You’re never too young or old to have your heart and blood pressure screened. Representatives from the Anthony Bates Foundation (ABF) will be on campus Sunday, October 7 to make appointments and answer any questions. Make you appointment on patio today.
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Mimmo Brigandi, Emily Courtright, Helen Farmin, Brian Fisher, Rick Glady, Gary Green, Phil Green, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Jim & Carlene Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Larry McGregor, Dorothy Nern, Judy Owens, Nancy Sumner, Don Swanson, Kiki Swanson, Ellie Van Denburgh, Kotzie Wheeler, Helen Wolfe
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Helen Adams, Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Nancy and Harris Blomeyer, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Mary Corbin, Audrey Davis, Bonnie Domaz, Lester Goss, Lorraine & Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Norma Jean Garity, Corenthel Green, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Millie Homan, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Heather Kirk, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Martha Sarchett, Mary Strasser, Virginia Tatum, Bette & DiAnne Vyskocil 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 October 7, 2018
vpc.church/anewheart Help make A New Heart for the Valley complete reality, make your commitment today! On Tuesday, September 25, Session approved the joint Finance & Operations and Planning & Organization Committee recommendations to accept the Building Committee’s prioritized order of construction and authorize construction to begin on the first ten priorities based on availability of pledged funds and up to $9.9 million. Sufficient funds have been raised to accomplish these components: • Municipal and Profession fees* (all projects componets) $1,917,906 1. Sanctuary $3,042,675 Mechanical Equipment** $543,878 2. Plaza $1,414,824 3. Fireside Café $474,000 • Furnishings for all above $235,266 • Mission Giving (10% of total project) $1,000,000 *The Building Committee expects this cost to decrease concurrent to reduction of project scope **Estimate to repair/replace the 50 year old HVAC unit that is outside scope of original project
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Valley Presbyterian Church
Components 4-10 will be constructed as funds are raised: 4. Teen Ministry room 5. Teen breakout classrooms 6. Children’s Ministry classrooms & Nursery expansion 7. Calvin Center remodel 8. Adult/community classroom (currently Pastor Joynt’s office) 9. Calvin/Fireside bathrooms & kitchen expansion 10. Choir/Memorial Garden bathroom
$97,477 $98,725 $289,038 $95,808 $158,375 $177,874 $21,149
Why is it so hard to forgive those who hurt us? Are you easily hurt or difficult to harm?
Volume 3 Devotionals available Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS
Community Worship VPC COMMUNITY WORSHIP & CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Components 11-15 will require funds to be raised and additional approval from Session: 11. Library conversion to reception & conference room $389,325 12. Admin. building site work & landscaping $109,571 13. Children’s Ministry office $25,912 14. Facilities building $80,037 15. Classroom & Admin. building-remaining furniture $164,734
Sunday, October 21, 9:30AM, Sanctuary
Visit vpc.church/anewheart to make your pledge, review project components, find out why VPC members support the project, and answers to frequently asked questions. You can also contact Keith Kerber, keithk@vpc.church or 480-991-6424, ext. 165.
TRUNK OR TREAT
VPC News
Sunday, October 28, 5-7PM Sign up to host a trunk: vpc.church/tot
Congregational Meeting- Sunday, October 21, 10:30AM Session has called a meeting to elect Elders, Deacons, and Trustees for the 2021 class.
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, October 21 Noon, Fireside Room Sign up to join our community! vpc.church/inquirerclass
Welcome to VPC New to VPC? We’re glad you’re here! Let us know about you by filling out the Friendship Pad. 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 through high school: Nursery: Infants-2 years 8:45-11:45AM Sunday School: 3 years-5th grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM Student Gathering: Middle & High School 9AM, Landes Basement If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.
48th Annual
Cooks’ Tour
Tickets on sale starting today!
Who We Are: Find inspiration 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, visit 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
Campus Cleanup Saturday, October 20 8AM, VPC Campus Learn more and volunteer: chrisw@vpc.church
One of your favorite fall events is coming soon! Cooks' Tour is lovingly created each year with you in mind-from trinkets to trips, confections to crafts, all to benefit mission partners around the world.
Work with the VPC ground crew to beautify the campus! We will be painting, cleaning, and landscaping in some areas of need.
Join our growing community! Sunday, October 21, Noon Fireside Room Register: vpc.church/inquirerclass Jane Russell, jalaru4@cox.net Is it time for you to make a commitment and become a member of VPC? We welcome you to come learn more about how our community can serve you. Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church
Want to remember an inspiring word or understand a passage of scripture? Visit the VPC website to watch every sermon since January 2016.
vpc.church/watch
Get a daily dose of inspiration Every day Pastor Joynt has a devotional that digs deeper into the thoughts and ideas presented during the sermon on Sunday mornings. Stay current or read every devotional from a past series.
vpc.church/devo
Community Worship
Hosted by VPC Men's Ministry
Friday, November 2, 9AM-3PM Lunch: $20, Home Tour: $20 Get tickets on the patio, church Library (M-F, 8:30-11:30AM) or online: vpc.church/cooks
Inquirer Class
Watch every sermon, whenever you like.
VPC Community Worship Sunday, October 21, 9:30AM, Sanctuary Congregational Meeting and reception to follow Every fall, staring with VPC's 60 th Anniversary, we have brought our community together for one worship service. Join us as we gather again to worship together! There will be a Congregational Meeting afterward to elect new Elders, Deacons, and Foundation Trustees, as well as a reception open to all in the Landes Center.
Sip & Social Justice Women's Sip & Social Justice Event Tuesday, October 16, 6:30-8:30PM Camp Social Restaurant (6107 N 7th St, Phx) Cost: $30 Sign up online: vpc.church/women Join us for a fun, informative evening of food, friends, and a speaker from ICM discussing hunger issues in Maricopa County and the state. Cost includes dinner.
Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 28, 5-7PM, South Parking Lot & Kiva Field Volunteer or sign-up for your trunk today: vpc.church/children Trunk or Treat is an event for the young and young at heart! Feel free to dress up and join 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.
Calendar of Events Sunday, October 7 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Student Gathering (Middle & High School) Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) At-Home Communion
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 12:15PM
Tuesday, October 9 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Speed Spanish 1 Tai Chi Balance & Stress Spanish Intermediate 1 Napkin Folding Arranging Pickleball Putin & Russia All Deacon Prayer for Ministry Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Chapel Parlor Room 412 Room 415-416 Room 412 Room 409 Landes Center Calvin Center Chapel Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 1PM 2:45PM 4:30PM 6PM 7PM 7PM
Wednesday, October 10 Presbyterian Women Lydia Circle Putin & Russia Strange Stories, The Book of Judges Presbyterian Women Sarah Circle Grief Share Saving Memorable Moments Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.) The Alpha Course The Marriage Course Women's Holy Yoga Discerning Your Spiritual DNA with Tim Smith Grief Support Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Room 415-416 Fireside Room Room 409 Chapel Parlor Room 414 Nursery Room 415/416 Crossing 104 Room 409 Chapel Chapel Parlor Choir Room
9:30AM 9:30AM 11AM 11:30AM 1PM 2PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6:15PM 7:30PM
Thursday, October 11 Men's Basketball Stephen Ministry Training Speed Spanish 1 Tai Chi Balance & Stress Spanish Intermediate 1 Pickleball
Landes Center Fireside Room Room 412 Room 415-416 Room 412 Landes Center
6:30AM 8:30AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 1PM 4:30PM
Monday, October 8
Friday, October 12 Line Dance Landes Basement Boomers Community Group Movie Screening Calvin Center Alcoholics Anonymous Landes Center
10AM 5PM 7:30PM
Saturday, October 13 Cooks' Tour Drop Off
Back Door Landes
8AM
Sunday, October 14 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Student Gathering (Middle & High School) Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM