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FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church week of February 25, 2018
April 6-7, 2018 White Elephant Rummage
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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
You are not alone!
Friday, April 6, 7AM - 4PM Saturday, April 7, 8AM - 12PM Kitchen Items ~ Books ~ Linens ~ Home Décor ~ Sporting goods ~ Shoes ~ Jewelry Clothing for men, women and children Toys, games, puzzles ~ and much more... Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world. Sponsored by Presbyterian Women.
Hope for healing
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: The Transfiguration is a little theology of worship. On Sundays, we go up the mountain with Jesus, and we are invited to personally experience his glory and instructed to listen to his voice, as we hear it in scripture and through his Spirit. Ecstatic experience of joy and aw and wonder and practical direction and guidance. Heart and Head! What do you expect of worship?
Daily Devotionals available in worship centers & church office
Scripture: Mark 9:2-3, 7
VPC News Mental Health & The Gospel Conference Friday, March 9, 6-9PM Saturday, March 10, 8:30AM-2:15PM Redemption Tempe Sanctuary 2150 E. Southern, Tempe Registration: redaz.in/mhgctempe The Gospel Reclaims the Shattered Stories held within our Bodies, Hearts, and Minds Join us to hear panel discussions and short talks on these issues from speakers like Curt Thompson (author of Anatomy of the Soul and The Soul of Shame) and other local church leaders, theologians, and therapists.
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
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
2018 Per Capita: $34 per member
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 2018 CONCERT SERIES
Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
JULIA TUCKER IN CONCERT A Two-Organ Recital Sunday, February 25, 4PM Chapel & Sanctuary, Free
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Scott Armstrong, Katie Bailey, Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Helen Farmin, Sandra Gerlach, Doris & Lester Goss, Gary Green, Lee Henry, Harlen Helser, Jene Jacoby, 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
SPRING FOOD DRIVE
Begins Next Sunday, March 4 Get your bag after worship
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Helen Adams, Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, John Berta, Bobbie Bischoff, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, 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
Memorial Service
Donovan Akins, February 26, 11AM, Chapel
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
FOUNDATION DINNER Friday, March 23, 6PM Arizona Country Club Tickets available online: vpc.church/dinner
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.
A New Heart website
Who We Are: A Vision for A New Heart 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
Food for those in need locally
ICM Food Drive Bags available next Sunday on the patio Return full bags Sunday, March 18 Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church
Everything you need to know about the Capital Campaign is online!
ICM Food & Clothing Bank meets the basic needs of up to 150 families every day, six days a week. Please take a bag with you when you leave today and return it full on March 18.
vpc.church/anewheart Last week VPC launched our new Sermon Series and Capital Campaign: A New Heart for the Valley. Each Sunday we will be talking about where God is taking our church and how the project will allow VPC to take the next step in worship, mission, discipleship, and hospitality. How can you learn more about this campaign and where God is taking VPC? Pick up a copy of the Campaign brochure. 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. 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!? -Pastor David Joynt
vpc.church/anewheart
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Adventures in Lifelong Learning™
Calendar of Events Sunday, February 25 (Family Promise on Campus February 25-March 4) Worship Chapel Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Nursery Worship Sanctuary 40s-50s Community Group Room 409 Student Gathering Youth Room Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th 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
Monday, February 26 Memorial- Donovan Akins Divorce Recovery Jr. High Midweek
Chapel Chapel Parlor Landes Basement
11AM 5:30PM 6PM
Tuesday, February 27 Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Worship Mini Explorers! Explorers! Pickleball Session NAMI Family to Family Boy Scout Troop 441
Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Chapel Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center
9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 2PM 3:45PM 4:30PM 6PM 6PM 7PM
Wednesday, February 28 Presbyterian Women Luncheon Valley Day School Chapel Worship Grief Share 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
Landes Center Chapel Chapel Parlor Handbell Room Room 409 Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Landes Center Youth Room Choir Room
11:30AM 11:15AM 1PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7PM 7PM 7:30PM
Thursday, March 1 Men’s Basketball Congregational Care & Fellowship Tumble Tots Gymnastics Class (ages 3-5) VDS Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class 70s+ Community Group Pickleball
Landes Center Chapel Conference Room Room 409 Landes Kitchen Fireside Room Landes Center
6:30AM 10AM 12:45PM 2PM 3PM 4:30PM
Friday, March 2 Women's Bible Study Line Dance Tumble Masters (ages 3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Basement Room 409 Landes Center
9AM 10AM 2:15PM 7:30PM
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Room 409
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 3PM
Saturday,March 3
Take up Your Cross & Follow Me: Preparing your Heart for Lent Soup & Study Wednesdays, February 21-March 21 6:30-7:30PM, 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. *Childcare available by reservation (0-5)
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 Two-Organ Recital Julia Tucker, Organist Today, 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.
Reminder to register for Encore's Spring 2018 term-classes are filling fast! March 6-April 12 (no classes Holy week March 25-31) Natural History, Vladimir Putin, TR to FDR, Today’s Finances and more. Shelby Trimaloff: shelbyt@vpc.church encoreuniv.org, 480-991-6424, ext. 164
Sunday, March 4 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 Boy Scout Troop 441