Remembering a loved one
Scholarship Deadline Approaching!
A New Heart for the Valley: Easter Hearts devotional inspiration
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church week of April 8, 2018
Service of REMEMBRANCE
Sunday, April 15,10:15AM (following 9AM worship service) 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.
Behavioral Health Conference
Collegiate Scholarships Available
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!
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.
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: Present Hearts The clue to Mary’s gratitude is her support of Jesus’ work. This support was tangible. She was present as he taught and healed and faced opposition in Galilee. And she provided financial and material help in the ministry. Today’s verse from Mark and yesterday’s verses from Luke 8 seem rather matter of fact. But in the first century, they were revolutionary—Jesus was egalitarian in a hierarchical world, valuing and empowering women to become contributing disciples in his ministry. In the first century, this was shocking. Thank God today for a woman you know who is a spiritual leader. Scripture: Mark 15:40
NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM St. Patrick Catholic Community 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale Information: vpc.church/mentalhealth Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, or 713-203-5544 Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 602-222-9444
Care & Support 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, Lynetta Norris, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Judy Schumacher, Tom Simpson, Nancy Sumner, Virginia Tatum, Avis Tempas, Ellie Van Denburgh
Memorial Services
Cindy Scholl: Monday, April 9, 4:30PM, Scottsdale Bible Church Edna Thomas: Saturday, April 14, 1PM Viewing, 2PM Memorial
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
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Student Ministry Assistant Director Job Opportunity
Susie Huseth: shuseth@mac.com This part time position is to help support Director of Student Ministry in planning, leading, coordinating Sunday morning, midweek meetings and other student ministry events/opportunities for Junior High, High School, and college students. 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
A ntonio V ivaldi
with music from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons & Handel’s The Cuckoo and the Nightingale
Presented by: Valley Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir & Orchestra
Sunday, April 8, 4PM Valley Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, Free
PARENTING THE Love and Logic WAY
Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
Wednesdays, April 4-May 9 6-7:30PM, Fireside Room, Cost: $40 It's not too late to sign up! vpc.church/classes Raise self-confident, motivated kids ready for the real world.
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, Carol Hanson, 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 Carol Hansen, Karl Forsgren, Helen Todd Orme, Gus Schmitt, Cindy Scholl, and Edna Thomas.
Daily Devotionals available in worship centers & church office
VPC News
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Sympathy
Easter Hearts
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
Dietrich Bonhoeffer A Study
Wednesdays, April 4 - May 9 6:30-7:30PM, Calvin Center, Free Facilitator: Dr. Grayson Carter Register online: vpc.church/classes