Spring Term comes to a close
You're in charge of the next series
VPC's therapy dog ministry
What a great party!
pet pause dog therapy ministry Here's to another successful year! Encore University's Spring Term comes to a close on April 6. Thank you to all instructors, students, and volunteers for being a part of another successful school year. Stay tuned over the summer for information about the Fall!
During the next Sermon Series we’ll address a question submitted by you, the VPC community, each week. We hope you’ll join us on Sunday mornings, and we hope you’ll participate by submitting a question! Email questions to: davidj@vpc.church Or online: vpc.church/questions
Learn more about Mental Health
Share your appreciation
Connecting Our Community: Increasing Awareness and Sharing Behavioral Health Resources Speakers: Chip Coffey, Director of Behavioral Health Integration at Quail Run Michael Schafer, Director of the Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy at ASU May 11, 8:45AM-3:30PM St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, No Fee Registration: Sandy Meyers: 480-998-3843 ext.108; smeyers@stpatcc.org
Staff Appreciation – Notes of Gratitude Submit your notes of gratitude to the wonderful staff of VPC! Cards are available in church office – complete as many as you would like, and return them to Tammy by April 24. Staff members will each receive their personal notes from you at our next Staff Appreciation Luncheon on May 9.
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures: Jean Akins, Robert Bard, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Pat Ciccone, Bob Combs, Debbie Cox, Audrey Davis, Helen Farmin, Maribel Hale, David Horton, Barbara Jewett, Carole Marr, Jill Kirk-McGregor, Carl Lauer, Nancy Miller, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Nancy Sumner, Daniel Van Such, Margaret Wheeler Please pray for those at home or in a care facility: Helen Adams, Don 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, Carol Hanson, Joan Herman, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Jo Ann Jones, Claire Kooi, Helen Lawlus, 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 Dale Buczko (Tanya Tomcheck's husband). VPC Mental Health Ministry (MHM) Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 480-699-2982 Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 602-222-9444 Printed resources and information on VPC MHM available in the church library.
FOCUS
week of April 2, 2017
valley presbyterian church
Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church Thank you to everyone who attended the 2017 Legacy Dinner, and thank you to all the many volunteers who made the evening a success! Because of your time, generosity, support, and excitement, you are helping VPC Step into the Future!
The VPC Pet Pause Ministry is up and running (or wagging?)! If anyone you know is interested in having one of our Pet Pause teams bring you some cheer and a wagging tail, contact Tammy. Our furry friends are waiting for your call!
VPC News Called to Lead: Why the All-Church Nominating Committee is vital To continue to thrive, Valley Presbyterian Church needs the effective leadership of our Elders, the care of our Deacons, and the stewardship of our Foundation Trustees. In partnership with VPC staff, Elders lead each of the ministry areas of our church, establish the annual budget, and prayerfully listen to discern God's plans for VPC. Deacons minister to the needs of our congregation and are responsible for the majority of oneon-one care given to members of our community. Trustees steward the Foundation, manage the endowment, and discern needs to be funded from the endowment.
Palm Sunday, April 9 All Worship Services Maundy Thursday, April 13 6:30PM*, Sanctuary Good Friday, April 14 Noon & 6:30PM*, Chapel
Each of these leadership positions are crucial and a blessing to VPC and those who serve. Is God calling you to serve in a leadership role? The ACNC is always looking for new and committed members to help shape our community for years to come. vpc.church/LEAD Thank you Tracy Keller! Since August 2013, Tracy Keller has been a blessing to Encore University, first as Assistant Director, and then as Director. She has contributed so much to the success of Encore and has been endeared to our students. At the end of the Spring Term Tracy is leaving Encore to spend more time with her family, especially to follow her son’s success playing hockey! We are grateful for Tracy’s time and talents given to Encore University, and send blessings to her and her family.
Visit the VPC website's Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session Text to give
Text the amount of your donation to 480-372-8548 –it’s as simple as that!
Easter, April 16 6AM, Fountain, Sunrise 9AM*, Sanctuary, Choir & Organ 10:30AM*, Landes Center, Band 11:45AM, Chapel, Valley Singers *Childcare available (0-2)
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
BUNNY BUSINESS
Saturday, April 15 9-10:30AM, Kiva Field