A story of courage
Love is in the air!
2016 Annual Report
EXPLORERS! in concert
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2016 ANNUAL REPORT
Presbyterian Women Luncheon: Love Songs by Julia Joynt & Jennifer Hamm Wednesday, February 22 11:30AM, Landes Center, Cost: $10 RSVP: Church office: 480-991-6424 by Feb. 17 Bring your special someone to this program of lovely music!
Care & Support
Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust* Presented by author Marty Brounstein Wednesday, February 8, 6:30-7:30PM Brounstein will tell the remarkable story of two Christians who saved over two dozen Jewish lives during the Holocaust. The book is about living bravely in the face of severe risk. We invite all to join us. Presented by Encore University and Discipleship & Spiritual Growth *Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures: Robert Bard, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Bob Combs, Don Faldewerth, (Chesterfield, MA), Helen Farmin, Millie Homan, Barbara Jewett, Gayle Parker, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Ruth Thompson, Margaret Wheeler, Charlie Young Please pray for those at home or in a care facility: Helen Adams, Ruth Adams, Don & Jean Akins, Carolyn Bathurst, Bunny Beall, Kathryn Bennett, John Berta, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Dick & Dottie Cober, Gladys Conroy, Mary Corbin, Jane Corley, Bonnie Domaz, Lorraine Fercho, Charlotte Fox, George Freiburghaus, Donna Gardner, Luella Gross, Ken & Carol Hanson, Joan Herman, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Jo Ann Jones, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Todd (Helen) Orme, Judy Owens, Barbara Patterson, Charlotte Phillips, Marie Pishny, Martha Sarchett, Mary Shrake, Ruthe Small, Mary Strasser, Edna Thomas, Ellie Vandenburgh, Jane White, Lorraine White 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.
Sympathy Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Jackie Bell, Betty Crow, Joan Rinkenberger, and Ken Royer. Memorial Service Ken Royer, Monday, February 6, Chapel, 10AM Grief Support
Wednesdays, 1-3PM, Room 414 Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 163 Registration: EncoreUniv.org No Fee Congregational Care and Fellowship Ministry offers Grief Support. This class is open to the public as well as members of our VPC community. Each session is a combination of video presentation and sharing/discussion time.
Tuesdays, 4-5:30PM For kids K-5th grade If you missed the Annual Meeting, check out all the ways God was at work at VPC in 2016! Check out the Annual Report online: vpc.chuch/whats-new
EXPLORERS! provides children with a safe and fun environment where they will build, draw, play, craft, sing, and perform with Children's and Music ministries staff.
VPC News
VPC Nursery Coordinator Job Opportunity
Valley Presbyterian Church is seeking a cheerful and loving individual to coordinate the nursery and childcare at VPC. This part-time person must love babies and children, be able to plan age appropriate activities, as well as train, schedule, and supervise caregiver staff. Contact Tina Gilbreath for more information or send resume: tinag@vpc.church
VPC finances year-to-date as of December 31, 2016 Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church Income Faith Giving Encore Other Income Total Income Expense Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Encore Worship & Music Total Expense
Actual
Net Income less Expense
Budget
Variance
$1,755,000 $44,000 $505,000 $2,304,000
$1,825,000 $53,000 $568,000 $2,446,000
$-70,000 $-9,000 $-63,000 $-142,000
$471,000 $1,085,000 $190,000 $247,000 $119,000 $192,000 $2,304,000
$479,000 $1,079,000 $262,000 $281,000 $140,000 $205,000 $2,446,000
$8,000 $-6,000 $72,000 $34,000 $21,000 $13,000 $142,000
$0
$0
$0
Other income includes $72,500 from prior years' Memorial Garden space sales.
VPC Session
CLASS OF 2017: Mary Artigue Ed Glady Lisa Keylon Darrah MacDougall Roy Schumacher Janel Willert
CLASS OF 2018: Gary Green Michele Ingram Sam Kelsall Kirby Kongable Marge Sellers Cheryl Ann Shaff
CLASS OF 2019: Beverly Cooper Jim Gabler Tom Hillman Susie Huseth Bill Sturgeon Kris Williams
NAMI BASICS Class coming to VPC February 11 & 25, Room 409, 9AM–2:30PM Register by email Debbie Martinez: namimaricopaedu@gmail.com This class is open to providers or caregivers of children who have been diagnosed with mental illness. NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM, St. Patrick Catholic Community, stpatcc.org
Volume 2 devotionals are available Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 9AM-Noon, South Parking Lot
CLERK OF SESSION: Karen Meyer: 480-368-6567
MEN'S BREAKFAST
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) NAMI In Our Own Voice presentation Thursday, February 9, 6:30-8PM, St. Patrick Catholic Community Parish Office Information: Sandy Meyers, smeyers@stpcc.org In Your Own Voice is an unique public education presentation that offers insight into the hope and recovery possible for individuals living with mental illness. Includes a short video, personal testimony, and a question and answer period.
FOCUS
week of February 5, 2017 valley presbyterian church
Saturday, February 11, 7AM-noon
Tickets: $30/students $15
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, Kelsey Woodruff
The road to a new beginning has opened. DIVORCE RECOVERY
Mondays starting February 13 vpc.church/divorce-recovery-registration
Welcome to VPC New to VPC?
We’re glad you’re here! Let us know a bit about you by filling out the Friendship Pad. We invite you to visit the Welcome Center after worship to learn more about what's going on at VPC!
If you’re here with kids We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids from birth-high school: Nursery: Infants-2 years 8:45-11:45AM Sunday School: 3 years-5th grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM The Gathering: Jr. & Sr. High 9AM, Landes basement If your kids stay in worship, grab a worship activity bag available near the entrance of each worship center.
Tickets now on sale
Who We Are: Student leaders in our midst Why we are here VPC is a community that believes God calls us to be in relationship with each other. 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
New Men's Bible Study
At VPC Student Ministry one of our discipleship goals is that young leaders would be built up through our ministry. Our hope is to give opportunity to our students to recognize the leadership gifts within them; to feel ownership and excitement for their role in our church community. Over the past two years we have invited juniors and seniors in high school who are growing in their faith to enter the role of Junior High Ministry Leader. Carter Ritt has embraced this role in an amazing way. Carter jumped at the opportunity his junior year, and his leadership has impacted many students' lives. He is constantly present with students, never misses a week, and is able to share Jesus in his actions. Having the opportunity to watch Carter in this role over the past two years, we have seen him grow further into the man that God created him to be. Carter Ritt is a blessing to our church and we are beyond thankful that students who have been impacted by Christ are now impacting others for Christ. What a blessing! -Jordan Gustafson Student Ministries Director
Divorce Recovery
Unstoppable: Men’s Breakfast
The road to a new beginning has opened. Valley Presbyterian Foundation Legacy Dinner: Step into the Future Friday, March 31, 2017 Dress in a style for your favorite decade and join us for a night that changes the life of VPC. Tickets: vpc.church/legacydinner
Men's Bible Study* The Good and Beautiful God Wednesdays starting February 15 6:30-7:30PM, Chapel Parlor Facilitator: David Turner: davidt@vpc.church If you want to know more about the character of God, and how He can change your character, this study is for you *Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church
Bible Study by Shauna Niequist
A place for you
Mondays February 13-March 27 5:30-6:45PM, Chapel Parlor, $20 Facilitator: Anna Kohl, Licensed Assoc. 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.
Mission for Africa
Saturday, February 11, 7AM-noon Gainey Ranch Clubhouse Tickets: $30, students $15 David Turner: davidt@vpc.church Men, you will not want to miss this morning of food, fellowship, and inspiration. Get your tickets today! Get tickets and check out our speakers online: vpc.church/men
Valley Singer in Concert
CONCERT
SERIES
Women’s Bible Study* Living Life Together by Shauna Niequist February 16 & 17 Every other Thursday, 6:30PM, Room 415 *Every other Friday, 9AM, Room 415 Kelsey Woodruff: kelseyw@vpc.church Register: vpc.church/women There are messy parts in all of our lives that we would rather not reveal. What if we invited others in and experienced the beautiful acceptance and deep connection of Christian community? *Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church
2016-17
Saturday, February 25 VPC South Parking Lot Friday, February 10* 9-11AM, Room 415-416 Kelly Nieto: kellyn@vpc.church MOPS is a place to gather, connect, and be encouraged. *Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church
VPC and the Cities of Scottsdale and PV will host a festival with music, food, fun runs, bike rides, and other activities. All proceeds will support Ministry of Hope and Villages in Partnership in Malawi. This will be an exciting day for our church, town, and global community! For more information visit: vpc.church/mission
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Andrea Saul Vocal Recital Sunday, February 12, 4PM, Chapel Come hear our own Valley Singer, Andrea Saul in recital! Andrea will sing sacred and secular songs about love just two short days before Valentine’s Day You’ll hear songs by Mozart, Faure, Vivaldi, and Bizet. It's a great time for a creative date with your special someone.
Calendar of Events
Sunday, February 5 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40's-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 50’s-60’s Community Group Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Monday, February 6 Memorial- Ken Royer Jr. High Midweek Tuesday, February 7 Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) B.O.Y.S. Club Explorers! Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441 Wednesday, February 8 Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) Presbyterian Women Rebekah/Rachel Circle Presbyterian Women Ruth/Naomi Circle Sportball Men's Bible Study Financial Peace University Valley Ringers-Handbells Parenting the Love & Logic Way Two Among the Righteous Few with Marty Brounstein Sr. High Midweek Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 9 Men's Basketball Encore Fireside Café Encore University (see catalog) Travel Tales Valley Day School Cookout 60s-70s Community Group Martial Arts Pickleball Friday, February 10 MOPS (Mothers of preschoolers) Line Dance Valley Day School Cookout Alcoholics Anonymous Saturday, February 11 Men's Breakfast NAMI Basics Sunday, February 12 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40's-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 50’s-60’s Community Group Worship Take-It-Home 4th grade Families Serve 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM
Chapel Landes Center
10AM 6PM
Fireside Room Campus-wide Chapel Parlor Calvin Center Landes Center Landes Center
8:30AM Various times 9:30AM 4PM 4:30PM 7PM
Fireside Room Campus-wide Calvin Center Room 409 Landes Center Chapel Parlor Fireside Room Handbell Room Room 415-416 Calvin Center Landes Center Choir Room
8:30AM Various times 9:30AM 12PM 2:15PM 4PM 6PM 5:30PM 6PM 6:30PM 7PM 7:30PM
Landes Center Fireside Room Campus-wide Library Bistro Patio Crossing 104 Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 8:30AM Various times 8:30AM 11:30AM 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Room 415-416 Landes Center Bistro Patio Landes Center
9AM 10AM 11:30AM 7:30PM
Gainey Ranch Clubhouse 7AM Room 409 9AM Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Room 415-416 Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM