Scholarship Deadline Approaching!
Collegiate Scholarships Available
Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church Applications and guidelines are available for college scholarships online: vpc.church/foundation Accepting applications through May 1.
Learn more about Mental Health
Hosting our mission Partners
Next week VPC will host Daniel Moyo, Director of Education, Spiritual Development and Volunteer Coordination with Ministry of Hope. MoH is one of VPC's mission partners, and we are excited to hear how God is at work in Malawi!
VPC's therapy dog ministry
Celebrate Mother's Day in song!
The White Elephant shed is open!
Sunday, May 14 9 & 10:30AM Worship Service Rehearsal Wednesday, May 10 6:30PM, Choir Room We invite all women and children to be a part of a Mother’s Day Chorus! Moms, bring your kids! Kids, bring your moms and grandmothers! Email Jennifer Hamm: jenniferh@vpc.church.
VPC News 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: vpc.church/mentalhealth
pet pause dog therapy ministry Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church 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!
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures: Robert Bard, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Pat Ciccone, Audrey Davis, Helen Farmin, John Hale, David Horton, Barbara Jewett, Carole Marr, Carl Lauer, Jim Lawrence, Nancy Miller, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Mary Schupbach, Nancy Sumner, Donna Yorston 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, Dee Melde, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Todd (Helen) Orme, Judy Owens, Barbara Patterson, Charlotte Phillips, Marie Pishny, Sally Rea, Martha Sarchett, Mary Shrake, Ruthe Small, Mary Strasser, Edna Thomas, Kiki Westmoreland, Jane White, Lorraine 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 Jean Akins, and Billie Vandevoort ( Joel's mother). Thank you to my VPC family for your kindness, prayers, visits, books and cards during my recovery from recent fall. Blessings, Ruth Rehfeldt 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.
week of April 30, 2017
Saturdays, May 6 & 20, 8-11AM Cooks’ Tour Shed (west of the Sanctuary) Cooks’ Tour is collecting items as they prepare for the event White Elephant sale. Have items you would otherwise donate to Goodwill or Red Cross? Drop them off here on a Saturday, instead!
Congregational Meeting Sunday, May 14, 10AM, Sanctuary The Session has called a Congregational Meeting to approve revised terms of call for Pastors Kelly and Mike Nieto, as well as approving additional members to the All-Church Nominating Committee to fill vacant spots.
New Devotional Available! Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Welcome to John Pelton, Manager of Facilities & Scheduling VPC would like to introduce you to John, our new Manager of Facilities and Scheduling. John brings many years of facilities management experience to the team, along with expertise in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, heating and cooling, and painting. When you see John on campus, please stop and introduce yourself!
VPC finances year-to-date as of March 31, 2017 Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
Actual
Income
Budget
Variance
Faith Giving Other Income Total Income Expense Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Encore Worship & Music Total Expense
$448,777 $96,865 $545,642
$438,400 $105,065 $543,465
$10,377 -$8,200 $2,177
$122,645 $240,916 $39,581 $54,990 $35,464 $47,894 $541,490
$124,175 $247,159 $42,313 $59,398 $35,689 $49,162 $557,896
$1,530 $6,243 $2,732 $4,408 $225 $1,268 $16,406
Net Income less Expense
$4,152
-$14,431
$18,583
APRIL 30-MAY 7 VOLUNTEER: chrisw@vpc.church
VPC's Mental Health Team Presents: Connecting Our Community Conference
Visit the VPC website's Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
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.
FOCUS
valley presbyterian church
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 8:45AM-3:30PM ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Text the amount of your donation to 480-372-8548 –it’s as simple as that!
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
CONCERT
SERIES 2016-17 valley presbyterian church
LAST TWO CONCERTS OF THE SEASON! VANESSA NAGHDI, SOPRANO LANGUAGE EXPLORED
TODAY, 4PM, CHAPEL
VPC CHANCEL & MT. VIEW CHOIRS JOHN RUTTER'S MAGNIFICAT SUNDAY, MAY 7, 4PM, SANCTUARY
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-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.
Remembering a loved one
Who We Are: Let the questions begin 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
Summer Ministry Brochures available!
Thank you for all your submissions for the new Sermon Series, Questions! We will be wrestling with questions about faith, Christian denominations, the role of women, fundamentalism, and other faiths. And that's just May! Follow along each week as we hear what God says about the big questions of our time. Pastor Joynt's Daily Devotional unpacks each sermon throughout the week. The VPC website also has each sermon, so you're able to check out what you may have missed. And the staff is always available to talk with you, as well. Feel free to call or email! DAILY DEVOTIONAL: Available in each worship center and online: vpc.church/pastor-joynts-devotionals SERMONS: Available online: vpc.church/watch
Not too late to sign up
Spaces still available a new
Love & Logic
Service of
class
REMEMBRANCE
The Influential Disciple* Wednesdays through May 24 6:30-7:30PM, Calvin Center, No Fee Instructors: Kelly & Mike Nieto We are called to be disciples of Jesus and then make disciples of Jesus. Take a deep dive into five specific dimensions of discipleship.
Today, April 30, 10AM Memorial Garden 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. Get yours today outside each Worship Center or online: vpc.church
Family Promise
VPC Photo Directories are here!
*Childcare: nursery@vpc.church
Love & Logic Presents: Master Your Emotions for Parents & Teachers* Wednesdays through May 10 6-7:30PM, Room 415-416, Cost: $40 Instructor: Larry Kerby Learn the tools necessary to create transforming relationships with your children. This class will equip you to stay in control in tough situations. *Childcare: nursery@vpc.church
Final Two Performances of the 2016-2017 Concert Series
CONCERT
SERIES 2016-17 valley presbyterian church
April 30-May 7 Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church We will be hosting eight families through our relationship with Family Promise. If you would like to help host, serve food or stay the night we can use all the help we can get, contact Chris.
The VPC Photo Directories have arrived! -If you had your picture taken for this directory, get yours on Sunday mornings or during the week at the Front Desk. -A limited number of directories are available to church members who did not have their photos taken for $5. Please one Photo Directory per family.
Vanessa Naghdi, Soprano Presents: Language Explored April 30, 4PM, Chapel As a classical singer in the US, it is typical to sing in English as well as in Italian, French, and German. This recital will explore gorgeous languages like Spanish, Russian, and Farsi (Persian). Enjoy a trip around the globe with music from many different countries and cultures.
Spring Choir Concert VPC Chancel Choir & Mt. View Sanctuary Choir Sunday, May 7, 4PM, Sanctuary Presenting John Rutter's Magnificat and other wonderful anthems written by Rutter. They will be joined by a wonderful full orchestra. This event is sponsored by the VPC Foundation.
Calendar of Events Sunday, April 30 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40s-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Service of Remembrance Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 50s-60s Community Group Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Vanessa Naghdi Voice Recital
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Memorial Garden Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Chapel
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 4PM
Monday, May 1 Jr. High Midweek
Landes Center
6PM
Tuesday, May 2 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Tai Chi Valley Day School Chapel Worship Mini-Explorers! Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Room 415-416 Chapel Calvin Center Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11AM 11:15AM 2PM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, May 3 Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Valley Day School Chapel Worship Sportball Men's Bible Study Valley Ringers-Handbells Valley Day School Open House Master Your Emotions for Parents & Teachers The Influential Disciple Sr. High Midweek Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Chapel Landes Center Chapel Parlor Handbell Room VDS Rooms/Patio Room 415-416 Calvin Center Landes Center Choir Room
9AM 11:15AM 2:15PM 4PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 6PM 6:30PM 7PM 7:30PM
Thursday, May 4 Men's Basketball Congregational Care & Fellowship Tai Chi 60s-70s Community Group 70s+ Community Group Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center Chapel Conf. Room Room 415-416 Crossing 104 Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 9AM 11AM 1PM 4PM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Friday, May 5 Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Line Dance Memorial-Ken Hanson Alcoholics Anonymous
Calvin Center Landes Center Chapel Landes Center
9AM 10AM 11:30AM 7:30PM
Saturday, May 6 Cooks' Tour White Elephant Drop-off Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team
Cooks' Tour Shed Fireside Room
8AM 11:30AM
Sunday, May 7 Communion Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40s-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 50s-60s Community Group Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Spring Choir Concert
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Sanctuary
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 4PM