Adventures in Lifelong Learning™
5 World Religions Thursday, February 22 1:20PM, Chapel Pastor David Joynt is our feature speaker for the final lecture of 5 World Religions. Don’t miss out. Shelby Trimaloff: shelbyt@vpc.church encoreuniv.org, 480-991-6424, ext. 164
Presbyterian Women
PW Luncheon & Speaker February 28, 11:30AM, Cost $10 RSVP: 480-991-6424 by February 23 Program: Season of Love Jennifer Hamm & Julia Joynt Joyful program of love songs and music.
You are not alone!
Hope for healing
FOCUS
A New Heart for the Valley devotional inspiration
Valley Presbyterian Church week of February 18, 2018
During VPC's Capital Campaign we'll take an excerpt from Pastor Joynt's daily devotional. It will be a call to action to listen, pray, or engage with A New Heart for the Valley. You can get your own daily devotional in each worship center or online: vpc.church/devotional. Devotional: What stands in the way of a new heart? We do! If we see the future as determined by the past; if we expect the constraints of this moment to overwhelm the creativity and commitment God can call forth from us, then we do. If we are passive and fail to respond to the proddings of the Holy Spirit; if we hold onto old hurts, past grievances, and previous failures, then we do. If we don’t set aside or revise ideas and programs that demand much and yield little; if we treat the familiar as sacred and refuse to embrace the new, then we do! If we forget the promises of God or underestimate his power to work renewal in us and through us, then we do! If we don’t pray for new hearts, if we don’t expect revival, if we don’t seek and dream; and if we don’t discover fresh ways to celebrate and serve and grow—then we do! Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34
VPC News
NAMI: Family to Family Tuesday, February 13-April 30 Calvin Center, 6-8:30PM, Free Registration Required: Dawn Dibbern namimaricopaedu@gmail.com or 602-759-8182 This class is designed to help family members and friends understand and support their loved one living with mental illness while maintaining their own wellbeing. The program is taught by trained teachers who know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.
Care & Support
GRIEF SUPPORT- Evening Class Wednesdays through May 30 6-7:30PM, Chapel Parlor Facilitator: Shirley Polk Please join us if you need help navigating the grieving process. This discussion-based class gives you tools to recover. GRIEF SHARE Wednesdays, February 28-May 23 1-2:50PM, Chapel Parlor Facilitator: Karen Annis The Grief Share program is a combination of DVD presentations, workbook and discussion time. Register: vpc.church/care
Custodial Job Opportunity
Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church, John Pelton: Johnp@vpc.church This full time position is primarily responsible for keeping the exterior and common areas of the property clean on a daily basis, with emphasis on maintaining the grounds and landscaping. This person will also serve as a member of the facilities team and be cross trained to perform a variety of custodial duties.
Church Office Closed
Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents' Day. In the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), each church pays a predetermined amount, determined by church membership, to bring leaders together and serve the denomination. VPC covers the $34 per member, but reimbursements coming in designated “Per Capita” allows us to support other areas of ministry.
VPC finances year-to-date as of January 31, 2018 Income
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Helen Adams, Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, John Berta, Bobbie Bischoff, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Dottie Cober, Mary Corbin, Jane Corley, Bonnie Domaz, Lorraine Fercho, Donna Gardner, Norma Jean Garity, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Carol Hanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, Dee Melde, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Todd (Helen) Orme, Judy Owens, 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 Barbara Harris, and Marilyn Riddel.
Memorial Service
James Irvin, Saturday, February 24, Westminster Village, Reception at noon, Service at 1PM Donovan Akins, February 26, 11AM, Chapel
Actual $
Budget $
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Variance $
Faith Giving Other Income Total Income
265,915 36,663 302,578
265,000 42,155 307,155
915 -5,492 -4,577
Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Encore Worship & Music Total Expense
38,724 99,351 5,719 12,918 3,212 15,553 175,477
38,679 103,802 7,777 15,412 3,617 16,493 185,780
-45 4,451 2,058 2,494 405 940 10,303
127,101
121,375
5,726
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Marilyn Armstrong, Katie Bailey, Herb Blinn, Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Helen Farmin, Sandra Gerlach, Doris & Lester Goss, Gary Green, Lee Henry, Harlen Helser, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Sam Kingma, Beve Lane, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dorothy Nern, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Tom Simpson, Nancy Sumner, Virginia Tatum, Avis Tempas, Ellie Van Denburgh, Sharon Vincent
Daily Devotionals available in worship centers & church office
2018 Per Capita: $34 per member
Expense
Net Income less Expense
Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
SCOTTSDALE & PARADISE VALLEY FOR AFRICA
Saturday, February 24, 9AM-Noon VPC South Parking Lot scottsdalepv4africa.com
VPC 2018 CONCERT SERIES
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
JULIA TUCKER IN CONCERT A Two-Organ Recital Sunday, February 25, 4PM Chapel & Sanctuary, Free
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 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: Jr. & Sr. High, 9AM, Landes Basement If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.
Soup & Study? Count me in!
Launching A New Heart for the Valley 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
VPC's beautiful instruments
Soup & Study Wednesdays, February 21-March 21 6-7:30PM, Fireside, Free Facilitators: Beth & Ed Glady In Matthew 16:24, Jesus tells His disciples they must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. We will examine and seek to apply what Jesus is saying in this statement of purpose. Delicious homemade soup and salad will be served each class.
A Two-Organ Recital Julia Tucker, Organist Sunday, February 25, 4PM Chapel & Sanctuary, Free will offering Don't miss VPC's talented organist, Julia Tucker, performing on the Chapel's Rosales organ and the Sanctuary's Reuter organ.
*Childcare available by reservation (0-5)
Get ready for a party
2018 Foundation Dinner: Roaring Twenties Friday, March 23, 6PM Arizona Country Club Tickets & info.: vpc.church/dinner Tickets ($125) are now on sale! Join us for a night that changes lives in our church and community. This event is so much more than a dinner. The evening is full of fellowship, fundraising, food and festivities. -Amy Greer, Foundation Dinner Chair
A Place for You!
Friday, February 23, 9AM Room 415/416 Spring 2018 membership: only $60! Register today: vpc.church/MOPS Molly Livak: mollyl@vpc.church 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
Sunday, February 18 Worship 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 Worship
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Chapel
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 11:45AM
Tuesday, February 20 Men's Breakfast Fireside Café Encore Classes Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Worship Mini Explorers! Explorers! Pickleball NAMI Family to Family Boy Scout Troop 441
Landes Center Fireside Room Campuswide Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Chapel Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 8AM 9AM-4PM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 2PM 3:45PM 4:30PM 6PM 7PM
Wednesday, February 21 Fireside Café Encore Classes Valley Day School Chapel Worship Sportball Valley Ringers Rehearsal Financial Peace University Alpha Course Take Up Your Cross-Soup & Study Grief Support Sr. High Midweek BSF Young Adult Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Fireside Room Campuswide Chapel Landes Center Handbell Room Room 409 Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Landes Center Youth Room Choir Room
8AM 9AM-4PM 11:15AM 2PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6:30PM 7PM 7PM 7:30PM
Thursday, February 22 Men’s Basketball Fireside Café Encore Classes Stephen Ministry Tumble Tots Gymnastics Class (ages 3-5) VDS Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class 70s+ Community Group Pickleball
Landes Center Fireside Room Campuswide Calvin Center Room 409 Landes Kitchen Fireside Room Landes Center
6:30AM 8AM 9AM-4PM 11AM 12:45PM 2PM 3PM 4:30PM
Friday, February 23 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Line Dance Tumble Masters (ages 3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Basement Room 409 Landes Center
9AM 10AM 2:15PM 7:30PM
Saturday, February 24 NAMI Basics Scottsdale/PV for Africa
Room 409 South Parking Lot
8:30AM 9AM
Monday, February 19 Church Office Closed-Presidents' Day
vpc.church/anewheart I want a new heart! Do you? Do you long for a heart, and for a community, that is deeper, stronger, and more faithful than ever before? A heart, and a church, full of grace and truth, overflowing with love and goodness!? This weekend, we begin two exciting things. We begin a sermon series that will last through Easter, and we start a Capital Campaign. Both endeavors have the same name – A New Heart for the Valley, because both have the same purpose: to deepen our hearts for God and his mission. -Pastor David Joynt
Take up Your Cross & Follow Me: Preparing your Heart for Lent
Calendar of Events
How can you learn more about this campaign and where God is taking VPC? Take a look at the brochure you received this morning. Look for concept images around our campus and at the 3D model in the church office. Journey around the campus, learn about the different components of the project, and pray for VPC's ministries by going on the New Heart for the Valley prayer walk. All of this information, including devotionals and videos around the project, are available online: vpc.church/anewheart. VPC is so excited to share this season with you. Your input and feedback have helped create a transformational plan.
When our community comes together, global change can happen
Scottsdale and Paradise Valley for Africa Saturday, February 24, 9AM-Noon, VPC South Parking Lot scottsdalepv4africa.com VPC and the Cities of Scottsdale and PV will host a festival with music, food, fun runs, bike rides, and other activities. We will raise awareness to this problem and raise funds to build a Secondary Boarding School, so that the learners and teachers will have a safe, accessible place to continue their education. 100% of donations go directly to the build and all donations will be matched up to $25,000.
(Family Promise on Campus February 25-March 4) Sunday, February 25 Worship Chapel Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Nursery Worship Sanctuary 40s-50s Community Group Room 409 Student Gathering Youth Room th Sunday School (3 y.o.-5 grade) Rooms 404-417 Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Nursery 50s-60s Community Group Fireside Room Worship Landes Center 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Calvin Center Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Rooms 404-417 Worship Chapel Julia Tucker-A Two-Organ Recital Chapel/Sanctuary
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 4PM