Calling all College Students
The Master Plan Team needs you!
VPC's new therapy dog ministry
Do you love arts and crafts?
Crafters Foundation 2017 Collegiate Scholarships Applications due May 1 The Valley Presbyterian Foundation is committed to helping support college students be successful. If you or someone you know could benefit from extra financial assistance, apply for any of VPF's three scholarships today! vpc.church/foundation
VPC Master Plan Public Workshops Sunday, March 19 10AM, Sanctuary (following 9AM service) 11:45AM, Landes (following 10:30AM service) VPC is working with Jones Studio, Inc. to develop a Master Plan for our campus that utilizes our buildings to further our mission. Your input in this process is valuable, and we invite you to attend!
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures: Robert Bard, Scott Bowers, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Bob Combs, Audrey Davis, Helen Farmin, Jan Govig, Barbara Jewett, Carl Lauer, Helen Lawlus, Jill Kirk-McGregor, Nancy Miller, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Bettie Ringle, Ruth Thompson, Margaret Wheeler 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
pet pause dog therapy ministry Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church The VPC Pet Pause Ministry is up and running (or wagging?)! If you or someone you know are interested in having one of our Pet Pause visitors bring some cheer and a wagging tail to your home, contact Tammy. Our furry friends are waiting for your call!
COOKS’ TOUR Tuesdays Starting March 7 9AM, Calvin Center Margaret Wheeler: 480-483-2609 If you enjoy using your skills to create things to help others, then Crafters is for you. Come join in the fellowship, fun, and creativity of this long-standing group of dedicated people. For more information contact Margaret.
VPC News
VPC Master Plan Interactive Exhibit Today, outside all worship centers
Take 10 minutes and check out the VPC Master Plan interactive exhibit! On it you'll find results of the recent Master Plan survey, interesting facts about the VPC campus, and an opportunity to indicate which areas of campus you love and use most. During the week the exhibit is typically found in the Fireside Room.
New Lenten Devotional available
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
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
Visit the new Session page on the website! Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
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 Ron Casola, and Hazel Tennison. Congregational Care & Fellowship offers Grief Support Wednesdays, 1PM, Room 414 Facilitators: Karen Annis & Bill Gass
FOCUS
week of March 5, 2017 valley presbyterian church
SOUP & STUDY: A STUDY OF THE CROSS
Wednesdays starting March 8 6:30-7:30PM, Calvin Center, Free
Text to give
Text the amount of your donation to 480-372-8548 –it’s as simple as that!
Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 163 Registration: encoreuniv.org The class is open to the public as well as our VPC community. Each session is a combination of video presentation and sharing/discussion time.
Divorce Recovery
Mondays through March 27, 5:30-6:45PM, Chapel Parlor, $20 Pastor David Turner: davidt@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 121 Facilitator: Anna Kohls, Licensed Assoc. Marriage & Family Therapist Registration is required: vpc.church/divorce-recovery-registration
VPC Mental Health Ministry (MHM)
Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 480-699-2982 NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM, St. Patrick Catholic Community, stpatcc.org For more information: vpc.church/mentalhealth or namivalleyofthesun.org Family Support Website: nami.org/Find-Support/Living-with-a-Mental-Health-Condition Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 602-222-9444 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) AZ Teen Lifeline: 602-248-8336, teenlifeline.org Printed resources and information on VPC MHM available in the church library.
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
COME TO THE TABLE: WOMEN'S RETREAT 2017 April 28-30, Prescott, AZ