Is God calling you to lead?
VPC's All-Church Nominating Committee (ACNC) needs your help identifying leaders in our community to set the direction of the church in the coming years. We are looking for next year's Elders, Deacons, and Foundation Trustees. You can contact the ACNC chair: Jim Gabler: jimgabler1@gmail.com Or submit online: vpc.church/lead
Behavioral Health Conference
Scholarship Deadline Approaching!
Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
Applications and guidelines are available for college scholarships online: vpc.church/foundation Accepting applications through May 4.
You are not alone!
week of April 15, 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: Reinforced Hearts Why does John, our gospel’s author, tell us that the “doors of the house” where the disciples were meeting “were locked?” Jesus’ ministry was not a closed-door affair. It was conducted almost entirely in public, in the open. He was transparent about his true views, and his teaching in the temple and synagogue, on the hillside, and in the markets was consistent with what he told his inner circle of friends and disciples. He never propagated esoteric truths to an enlightened few. He occasionally healed in private settings, but generally his acts of power were before witnesses. Now his disciples have gone underground, into hiding, out of fear.
Living Grace Support Group for those living with mental illness Oasis Community Church 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6-8PM 15014 N. 56th Street, Scottsdale 602-494-9557 Information: vpc.church/mentalhealth Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, or 713-203-5544 Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 602-222-9444
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Scott Armstrong, Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Lea Dunlap, Keith Fenton, Sandra Gerlach, Doris & Lester Goss, Gary Green, Lee Henry, Harlen Helser, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Ann Kolar, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dorothy Nern, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Judy Schumacher, Tom Simpson, Nancy Sumner, Virginia Tatum, Avis Tempas, Ellie Van Denburgh
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, Bonnie Domaz, Helen Farmin, Lorraine Fercho, Donna Gardner, Norma Jean Garity, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, Dee Melde, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Martha Sarchett, Mary Strasser For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of George Keown.
VPC News When you shop Amazon, you can support VPC ... and it won't cost you a thing! AmazonSmile allows shoppers to designate a portion of their purchase total as a donation to a charitable organization. If you shop with Amazon, please consider logging into your Amazon account through smile.amazon.com, then select "Valley Presbyterian Church" before you shop. You only have to do this once, and you'll enjoy the same shopping experience as if you entered Amazon directly. It's an easy and free way to support our ministry! Questions contact Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
VPC finances year-to-date as of March 31, 2018 Income
Actual $
Budget $
Daily Devotionals available in worship centers & church office
518,710 70,231 588,941
525,000 110,305 635,305
-6,290 -40,074 -46,364
Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Encore Worship & Music Total Expense
117,893 253,579 55,055 47,754 12,854 45,807 532,942
117,887 266,454 57,222 62,796 19,300 49,803 573,462
-6 12,875 2,167 15,042 6,446 3,996 40,520
55,999
61,843
-5,844
Net Income less Expense
Service of
REMEMBRANCE Today, 10:15AM (Following the 9AM Worship Service) Memorial Garden Remembering your loved ones.
Variance $
Faith Giving Other Income Total Income
Expense
Easter Hearts
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
What makes you feel safe? Scripture: John 20:19
Care & Support
Sympathy
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church
Collegiate Scholarships Available
2018 St. Patrick Behavioral Health Interfaith Conference Connecting Our Community: Increasing Awareness & Sharing Behavioral Health Resources
Thursday, May 3, 7:30AM-3:30PM St Patrick Catholic Community Email to register: bhi@stpatcc.org Please join us for a wonderful day of networking and sessions on a variety of behavioral health topics, as well as lunch. Our Keynote address speaker will be Rev. Ron Friesen - Mental Health Care for Latinos in Arizona and plenary address by Dr. Shelly Reed - The Intersection of Faith and Mental Health.
A New Heart for the Valley: Easter Hearts devotional inspiration
This Desert Home EP videos are here! Watch online: vpc.church/music Inspiration for your week and to share with your friends
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
A New Heart for the Valley Town Hall Meetings Sunday, April 22 8:15, 10:10, & 11:40AM, Sanctuary Learn more about Phase One from David Joynt and Keith Kerber
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.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer A Study
Who We Are: Encore 2.0 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
PARENTING THE Love and Logic WAY
Adventures in Lifelong Learning™ Encore University has spent the last five years successfully providing adventures in lifelong learning for hundreds of students and faculty. Much of Encore's success has been due to the diligent and creative work of Encore Director Becky Bennett. Her skill, passion, and dedication to EU is incredible, and her work has touched hundreds of lives over the past five years. As the Spring Term ends, Becky is moving into much deserved retirement. Her departure, combined with planned campus renovations, means VPC will be unable to provide a slate of Encore classes in the fall. Instead, an abbreviated version of Encore, which will involve a breakfast speakers series, will be offered in the winter and spring of 2019. We plan to invite world-class speakers and authors, with opportunities to study the speaker's works together in advance of these exciting events. Stay tuned! -Pastor Kelly Nieto & Elder Jim Gabler
Service of REMEMBRANCE
Wednesdays through May 9* 6:30-7:30PM, Calvin Center, Free Facilitator: Dr. Grayson Carter Register online: vpc.church/classes
Wednesdays through May 9* 6-7:30PM, Calvin Center, Cost: $40 Facilitator: Larry Kerby Register online: vpc.church/classes
Pastor, Theologian, Martyr. He gave his life to defy the Third Reich. *Childcare by reservation (0-10): nursery@vpc.church
Raise self-confident, motivated kids ready for the real world. *Childcare by reservation (0-10): nursery@vpc.church
RightNow media relaunch
Calling All Graduates!
Dinnerfor 8
Today,10:15AM (following 9AM worship service) Memorial Garden
Dinner for 8 spring sign-ups Join today: vpc.church/dinner
Everyone is invited to this brief service after the 9AM service. We’ll take the opportunity to remember the lives, relationships, and experiences of loved ones who have gone before us.
Dinner for 8 is open to everyone, regardless of age or marital status. Dinner for 8 connects eight people to share four meals, four times throughout the year. It’s a great way to get to know others and enjoy some great food!
VPC worship videos
A New Heart town halls
Calendar of Events Sunday, April 15 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship 40s-50s Community Group Student Gathering Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Service of Remembrance Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 50s-60s Community Group Worship 5th Grade Transition Class 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Memorial Garden Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Room 417 Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:10AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM
Monday, April 16 Middle School Midweek
Landes Center
6PM
Tuesday, April 17 Men's Breakfast Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Mini Explorers! Explorers! Explorers! Concert NAMI Family to Family Boy Scout Troop 441
Landes Center Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Chapel Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 2PM 3:45PM 5PM 6PM 7PM
Wednesday, April 18 Valley Day School Chapel Presbyterian Women Sarah Circle Grief Share Sportball Alpha Small Groups Parenting/Love & Logic Way Dietrich Bonhoeffer Grief Support High School Midweek Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Chapel Room 409 Chapel Parlor Landes Center Room 415-416 Fireside Room Calvin Center Chapel Parlor Landes Center Choir Room
11:15AM 12PM 1PM 2PM 6:30PM 6PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7PM 7:30PM
Thursday, April 19 Men’s Basketball Lay Hospital Chaplain Meeting Tumble Tots Gymnastics (ages 3-5) Seekers & Shakers Community Group Kids in the Kitchen Valley Day School Movie Night
Landes Center Chapel Conf. Room Room 409 Crossing 104 Landes Kitchen Landes Center
6:30AM 10AM 12:45PM 1PM 2PM 5:30PM
Friday, April 20 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Line Dance Tumble Masters (ages3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Basement Room 409 Landes Center
9AM 10AM 2:15PM 7:30PM
Sanctuary Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Room 417 Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel
8:15/10:10/11:40AM 8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM
Saturday, April 21
Have you had a chance to use RightNow media yet? If not, email Pastor Kelly for an invite! Over 10,000 videos and Bible studies for kids and adults are completely free. Email Kelly Nieto: kellyn@vpc.church Access to this great resource is provided to you for free by VPC.
Celebrating our graduates Katrina Carney: katrinac@vpc.church
This Desert Home EP videos are here! Watch online: vpc.church/music
Are you or someone one you know graduating from high school, college, grad school, or trade school? VPC wants to acknowledge you for your accomplishment. To be included in our recognition, email Katrina. Please include school and degree.
During Palm Sunday, VPC debuted the video for The Table, one of the songs from This Desert Home EP, a CD created using musicians from VPC. That video, along with lyric videos for all the songs is now live! It's inspiration for your week and to share with your friends.
Town Hall Meetings Sunday, April 22 8:15, 10:10, & 11:40AM Sanctuary Spend 30 minutes with Pastor Joynt and Keith Kerber to hear and ask questions about the transformative changes to the campus and the importance of your participation. Contact Keith Kerber for anything regarding A New Heart for the Valley: keithk@vpc.church; 480-991-6424, ext. 106
Sunday, April 22 Town Hall Meetings 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 5th Grade Transition Class 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship