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
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.
Previous Sermons
vpc.church/watch Watch every sermon, whenever you like. Want to remember an inspiring word or understand a passage of scripture? Visit the VPC website to watch every sermon since January 2016.
Need prayer?
Who We Are: Grow In Your Relationship 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
A New Heart did you know?
Top two questions I get: How long do we have to fulfill our pledge? You may fulfill your pledge over the next three years. When will construction begin? The very earliest would be November 2018. Church leadership will do its best to minimize disruption during Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter. Contact Keith Kerber for anything regarding A New Heart for the Valley: keithk@vpc.church; 480-991-6424, ext. 106
Men's Monthly Breakfast
The events and celebrations of Holy Week have come to a close, but the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ happens every day as we grow closer to Jesus Christ! This is a time of year to renew our commitment to that relationship, and the Discipleship and Spiritual Growth ministry here at VPC wants to walk alongside you in that journey. We have opportunities to grow in faith on Wednesday nights. Dr. Carter has returned to share the life and testimony of Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his courageous stand against Nazi tyranny. Larry Kerby has returned to help parents learn about how to raise their children with love, support, and boundaries. Alpha Small Groups are also meeting on Wednesdays to go through 30 Days, a devotional by Nicky Gumbel. We also will be re-launching the House of Prayer on Sunday, May 20, giving every member of the congregation an opportunity to pray for each other and for the ministries of the church. In this post-Easter season, our prayer for each of you is that the Discipleship and Spiritual Growth ministry will help you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ as we journey together with the presence and power of our great God and Savior. -Pastor Kelly Nieto
There's still time to sign up for these great classes! PARENTING THE Love and Logic WAY
Dietrich Bonhoeffer A Study
Wednesdays through May 9* 6-7:30PM, Calvin Center, Cost: $40 Facilitator: Larry Kerby Register online: vpc.church/classes
Wednesdays through May 9* 6:30-7:30PM, Calvin Center, Free Facilitator: Dr. Grayson Carter Register online: vpc.church/classes
Raise self-confident, motivated kids ready for the real world. *Childcare by reservation (0-10): nursery@vpc.church
Pastor, Theologian, Martyr. He gave his life to defy the Third Reich. *Childcare by reservation (0-10): nursery@vpc.church
2018 Concert Series
Gloria by
A ntonio V ivaldi
Calendar of Events Sunday, April 8 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 Family Workshop-5th grade Transition 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Vivaldi’s Gloria Concert
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Room 415-416 Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Sanctuary
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 4PM
Monday, April 9 Encore 2-Step Class Middle School Midweek
Fireside Room 6PM
5:30PM Landes Center
Tuesday, April 10 Fireside Café Encore Classes Cooks' Tour Crafters B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Mini Explorers! Explorers Pickleball NAMI Family to Family Deacon Meeting & Dinner Boy Scout Troop 441
Fireside Room Campuswide Calvin Center Chapel Parlor Chapel Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Calvin Center Room 415-416 Landes Center
8AM 9AM-4PM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 2PM 3:45PM 4:30PM 6PM 6:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, April 11 Fireside Café Encore Classes Presbyterian Women Lydia Circle Valley Day School Chapel Presbyterian Women Sarah Circle Grief Share Sportball Valley Ringers Rehearsal Alpha Small Groups Parenting/Love & Logic Way Dietrich Bonhoeffer Grief Support High School Midweek Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Fireside Room Campuswide Calvin Center Chapel Room 409 Chapel Parlor Landes Center Handbell Room Room 415-416 Fireside Room Calvin Center Chapel Parlor Landes Center Choir Room
8AM 9AM-4PM 9:30PM 11:15AM 12PM 1PM 2PM 5:30PM 6:30PM 6PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7PM 7:30PM
Thursday, April 12 Men’s Basketball Fireside Café Encore Classes Presbytery OACC Luncheon Tumble Tots Gymnastics (ages 3-5) Seekers & Shakers Community Group Pickleball
Landes Center Fireside Room Campuswide Landes Center Room 409 Crossing 104 Landes Center
6:30AM 8AM 9AM-4PM 11:45PM 12:45PM 1PM 4:30PM
Friday, April 13 Women’s Bible Study Line Dance Tumble Masters (ages3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Basement Room 409 Landes Center
9AM 10AM 2:15PM 7:30PM
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Landes Center Room 417 Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM
Saturday, April 14
VPC prayer chain We welcome requests confidentially for you or someone else. Please have permission from the individual before placing your request. Church office: 480-991-6424 prayers@vpc.church
Third Tuesday of the Month Breakfast April 17, 6:30AM, Landes Center RSVP by Sunday prior, vpc.church/men All men are invited to join together the third Tuesday of the month for breakfast at VPC. We will hear testimonies from each other and will focus in on our topic for the month.
Today, April 8, 4PM, Sanctuary, Free VPC’s Chancel Choir presents Antonio Vivaldi’s most famous choral piece. Join us to hear this joyous work, with additional music from Vivaldi and Handel. Sponsored by Valley Presbyterian Foundation.
Sunday, April 15 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.) Worship 5th Grade Transition Class 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship