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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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