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Valley Presbyterian Church week of February 4, 2018

vpc.church/watch 2018-2019 Preschool Year enrollment begins February 5 Meghan Gottfredson: meghang@vpc.church Classes are available for children age one (and walking) to age five. The school day is 9AM-Noon and days of the week vary depending on your age/class schedule.

Early Bird and Lunch Bunch programs are available for potty-trained children.

You are not alone!

VPC prayer chain We welcome requests confidentially for you or someone else.

Please have permission from the individual before placing your request.

Check it out online! vpc.church/give

Hope for healing

Watch every sermon, whenever you like.

Want to remember an inspiring word or understand a passage of scripture?

Visit the VPC website to watch every sermon since January 2016.

Church office: 480-991-6424 prayers@vpc.church

Daily Devotionals available in worship centers & church office

VPC News In Our Own Voice-Mental Health Workshop Saturday, February 10, 9-11AM, Fireside Room Register: Tammy Milne tammym@vpc.church Join VPC’s Mental Health Ministry representatives for a light breakfast and presentation by Terry McDermott, Peer Group Coordinator from NAMI Valley of the Sun. Do you have a family member, friend, co-worker, or acquaintance living with mental illness? Do you believe in the power of HOPE? Presenters will walk you through their journey to recovery.

GRIEF SUPPORT- Evening Class Wednesdays, January 10-May 30 6:30-7:30PM, 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:

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.

New Sermon Series & Devotional Coming Sunday, February 18

Care & Support

Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:

Marilyn Armstrong, Katie Bailey, Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Helen Farmin, Sandra Gerlach, Doris & Lester Goss, Gary Green, Lee Henry, Harlen Helser, Millie Homan, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Sam Kingma, Beve Lane, 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

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, 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 Dr. Mary Long.

Memorial Services

Hamilton McRae, Saturday, February 17, 10:30AM, Sanctuary

2018 MEN'S BREAKFAST

Saturday, February 10, 8-11:30AM Orange Tree Golf Resort Tickets: $30, $15 for students Get tickets online: vpc.church/men

God is my Co-Pilot

Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session Read bios and see photos of the Session team.

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

SCOTTSDALE & PARADISE VALLEY FOR AFRICA

Saturday, February 24, 9AM-Noon VPC South Parking Lot scottsdalepv4africa.com

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.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday: A Heart that Reflects Christ Ash Wednesday Worship Service* Wednesday, February 14 6:30PM, Sanctuary Valentine's Day can be about making grand gestures of love for those we care about.

Join us this Valentine's Day as we begin the journey of Lent, a journey toward the cross, and the grandest gesture of love humankind has ever seen. *Childcare available (0-2)

Adventures in Lifelong Learning™

Who We Are: walk & ride for Africa 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

Soup & Study? Count me in!

Learners in Malawi walk up to 10 miles every day to get to school, and teachers ride their bikes for 20 miles. On February 24 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.

Here is how you can be involved: • As an act of solidarity, individuals or teams can run or walk 10 miles.*

*The course is a one mile-loop, so a team of five would walk the loop twice.

• As an act of solidarity, individuals or teams can bike 20 miles.*

*The course is a five mile loop so a team of 2 can ride the loop twice.

• Individuals and teams can also raise funds to contribute to the building of the school.

100% of donations go directly to the build and all donations will be matched up to $25,000.

When our community comes together, global change can happen.

Mission for Africa

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.

God is my Co-Pilot Saturday, February 24 9AM-Noon, VPC South Parking Lot VPC and the Cities of Scottsdale and PV will host a festival with music, food, fun runs, bike rides, and other activities. scottsdalepv4africa.com

*Childcare available by reservation (0-5)

Start Lent as a Community

Men, it's time for breakfast

You have questions. Try Alpha.

2018 Men's Breakfast: God is My Co-Pilot Saturday, February 10, 8-11:30AM Orange Tree Golf Resort Tickets: $30, $15 for students Get tickets online: vpc.church/men Men often feel like we have to face life on our own without assistance or aid. This year’s breakfast will feature speakers who will talk about life in good and stormy weather, with God beside us regardless.

Divorce Recovery

The road to a new beginning has opened.

Encore University Shelby Trimaloff: shelbyt@vpc.church encoreuniv.org, 480-991-6424, ext. 164 Meet Heidi Thomas Heidi, Encore Café Manager, leads a life of service and dedication to Christ through her hard work in the Encore Café. Stop by any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Lenten Launch February 11, 4:30-6:30PM, Landes Center RSVP: Tina $10 donation suggested tinag@vpc.church

Alpha Course* Wednesdays, January 24-March 28 6-8PM, Calvin Center, Free Facilitators: Kelly & Mike Nieto Register: vpc.church/classes

Join us for a night of fellowship, food and fun with other families. Help build part of the Lenten Set in Landes and participate in prayer stations as a family!

The Alpha Course is a comfortable and safe place to learn more about Christianity and ask questions in a pressure-free, casual environment. Each session includes a meal, a DVD lesson, and discussion. *Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church

Mondays through March 19 (no class Feb.19) 5:30-6:45PM, Chapel Parlor, Cost: $20 Facilitator: Anna Kohls, Licensed 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.

Calendar of Events Sunday, February 4 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Student "Souper" Bowl Bake Sale 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

Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Fountain & Landes Patios 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 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 3PM

Monday, February 5 Jumpbunch (ages 3-5) Divorce Recovery Jr. High Midweek Estranged from Family or Friends?

Landes Center Chapel Parlor Landes Center VPC Library

2:15PM 5:30PM 6PM 6:30PM

Tuesday, February 6 Fireside Café Encore Classes Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Worship Mini Explorers!

Explorers!

Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441

Fireside Room Campuswide Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Chapel Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Landes Center

8AM 9AM-4PM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 2PM 3:45PM 4:30PM 7PM

Wednesday, February 7 Fireside Café Encore Classes Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Valley Day School Chapel Worship Sportball Memorial-Dr. Mary Long Valley Ringers Rehearsal Financial Peace University The Alpha Course Youth Choir Rehearsal Grief Support Sr. High Midweek BSF Young Adult Bible Study Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Fireside Room Campuswide Calvin Center Chapel Landes Center Chapel Handbell Room Room 409 Calvin Center Choir Room Chapel Parlor Landes Center Youth Room Choir Room

8AM 9AM-4PM 9AM 11:15AM 2PM 2PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6:15PM 6:30PM 7PM 7PM 7:30PM

Thursday, February 8 Men’s Basketball Fireside Café Encore Classes Seekers & Searchers Community Group VDS Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class 70s+ Community Group Pickleball

Landes Center Fireside Room Campuswide Crossing 104 Landes Kitchen Fireside Room Landes Center

6:30AM 8AM 9AM-4PM 1PM 2PM 3PM 4:30PM

Room 415-416 Landes Basement Room 409 Landes Center

9PM 10AM 2:15PM 7:30PM

Orange Tree Golf Resort Room 409 Fireside Room

8AM 8:30AM 9AM

Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Room 415-416 Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Landes Center

8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 4:30PM

Friday, February 9 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Line Dance Tumble Masters (ages 3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday, February 10 Men's Breakfast NAMI Basics Mental Health Ministry: In Our Own Voice Sunday, February 11 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 Family Workshop-4th grade, Families Serve 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Lenten Launch