VPC is on a mission
Yucatan Mission Team
Please pray for VPC's Yucatan Mission team: Chris Woodard, Katy Courtright, Grant Emerick, Adam Gilbreath, Charlie Gilbreath, Tina Gilbreath, Todd Gilbreath, Emily Martin, Jackson Martin, Brianna Maxwell, Brittany Slont
May is Mental Health Month
Mental Health Awareness Event Spirituality and Mental Wellness Event Aurora Behavioral Health-East 6350 S. Maple Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85253 Free, Complimentary Lunch Register: bit.ly/AuroraSpirituality Learn about the spiritual aspects to mental health and removing barriers to treatment. Presented by Pastor Mike Japenga, M.Div
Something to think about... • Mental illnesses have many causes: genetics (heredity), chemical imbalances in the brain; biological, environmental, social and cultural factors. Mental illnesses can affect people of any age, race, ethnic group or income level. • Some common mental illnesses include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, dementia, including Alzheimer's, eating disorders, and addictions.
VPC News
Church Office Closed
Monday, May 28 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
11:45AM Worship Service Summer Break
Helen Adams, Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, 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, John Mueller, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Martha Sarchett, Mary Strasser, Barbara Swartwout For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
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.
HOUSE OF PRAYER RELAUNCH
The final 11:45AM worship service before the summer break is today, May 20. Starting next Sunday, May 27, VPC will switch to a three-service summer schedule.
VPC finances year-to-date as of April 30, 2018
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Contact Keith if you have questions: keithk@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 165
Crisis Response Network: 602-222-9444, crisisnetwork.org
Scott Armstrong, Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Emily Carroll, Lea Dunlap, Keith Fenton, Sandra Gerlach, Doris & Lester Goss, Gary Green, Lee Henry, Harlen Helser, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Anne Joynt, Ann Kolar, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Carole Marr, Dorothy Nern, Judy Owens, Sheldon Pishny, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Judy Schumacher, Tom Simpson, Bob Small, Nancy Sumner, Kiki & Don Swanson, Virginia Tatum, Ellie Van Denburgh, Helen Wolfe
Prayer Chain
Do you still have questions or concerns? We'd love to talk with you. Wondering how long you have to give? Commitments can be paid over three years. Feel like your support won't make a difference? A New Heart for the Valley needs all sizes of support to be successful. Every contribution counts!
Sanctuary Balcony & Transept closed during summer worship
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
week of May 20, 2018
The momentum is building and VPC has begun making the plans for our campus a reality. Hundreds of people have committed over $6.5 million dollars toward Phase One of A New Heart for the Valley. This is great news! God is at work in our community as many are making this a spiritual and charitable priority. An additional $6 million is needed to complete the vision for A New Heart for the Valley. It will take the whole congregation, committing however they can.
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Phoenix Chapter: namivalleyofthesun.org
Care & Support
Valley Presbyterian Church
vpc.church/anewheart
Yucatan Mission Trip, May 26-June 4 VPC's Mission Team leaves this Saturday! We will be working with Friends of Accion, Inc. building a church and/or homes in the Yucatan jungle as well as hosting a Vacation Bible School for the children of the village.
FOCUS
A New Heart for the Valley still needs you!
Today
VPC is a community that prays for each other. Read more inside about this program and how you can be a part of it.
Sanctuary balcony and transept will be closed during worship starting Sunday, June 3.
Income
Actual $
Budget $
Variance $
Faith Giving Other Income Total Income
688,765 88,029 776,794
685,000 131,505 816,505
3,765 -43,476 -39,711
Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Worship & Music Total Expense
157,577 333,118 59,120 93,412 61,252 704,479
157,991 344,509 61,945 115,164 69,821 749,430
414 11,391 2,825 21,752 8,569 44,951
72,315
67,075
5,240
Expense
Net Income less Expense
Tuesday, May 22 & 29 June 5, 12, & 19
9-11:30AM, for children 0-5 Register: vpc.church/women
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
Shipwrecked-Rescued by Jesus Vacation Bible School 2018 June 25-29, 8:30AM-Noon
Kids three years old through fifth grade Cost: $30 per child (before June 10) Register today: vpc.church/vbs
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 NO Sunday School May 27 Summer Sunday School: June 3-August 8 3 years-1st grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM, Room 404 Final Student Gathering today: Middle & High School-Resumes August 19
If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.
New series starts June 3
The Other Jesus Series starts June 3 Many of the things Jesus said easily resonate with us today, over 2,000 years after He said them. But what about the scripture passages that are challenging or confusing? This summer we'll look at the hard sayings of Jesus, and how they speak to us today.
Family Worship Sunday
Who We Are: Cooks' Tour Gives 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
How you can help VBS
Shipwrecked: Vacation Bible School 2018 Monday, June 25-Friday, June 29 8:30AM-Noon Cost: $30 per child (before June 10) Register today: vpc.church/vbs Kids three years old through fifth grade One way you can help VBS is by checking out the Wall of Needs. There are many preVBS activities and needs that anyone can help with! Take a look on the patio after worship.
Remembering our veterans
Service of REMEMBRANCE
Sunday, May 27 Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church
Memorial Day, May 28, 8AM Memorial Garden
Children ages 3 and above are invited and encouraged to join the rest of the congregation during worship. Family Worship is an important opportunity to teach the next generation what worship is all about! To learn more about children in worship, email Tina.
A “Roll Call” of names of deceased military veterans will be read, including names of vets affiliated with VPC or were relatives of VPC members. Please provide names by Wednesday, May 23. To add a name to the Roll Call contact Gary Green: 480-812-9446 or email: gjgreen@cox.net.
Last November, VPC's campus was filled with the sounds, sights, crafts, and food at the 47th annual Cooks' Tour. Just a few weeks ago, the campus was filled again with people purchasing treasures at the PW Spring Sale. From these two events, a total of $30,000 was raised to support several organizations that impacting our congregation, local ministries, and global mission. Listed below, are the 10 recipients of the Cooks' Tour funds. Each recipient was able to receive exactly what they had asked for, how amazing! Thank you to all those who organized, volunteered, baked, bought, and supported Cooks' Tour this year. We look forward to another great year, be sure to put Friday, November 2, on your calendar to come and enjoy the next Cooks' Tour event! -Pastor Kelly Nieto Audrey’s Angles-music program impacting 1,200 elderly residents Coronado High School Student Government-scholarships for leadership Helping Hands for Single Moms- AAA towing memberships Katherine Gonzales- two-month mission trip to Spain to work with Muslim refugees Medical Benevolence Foundation-medical care for women and babies in Hospital Sainte Croix Menaul School-scholarships MentorKids- scholarships for the South Phoenix Christian Summer Enrichment Program Ministry of Hope-high school scholarships for girls in Malawi, Africa Sky Harbor Interfaith Chaplain-to help provide a full-tine chaplain Valley Day School-technology for security
Will you pray for the VPC community?
HOUSE of
Prayer
House of Prayer is a year-round, ongoing ministry of VPC.
After you sign up for House of Prayer, you will receive a list of 5-7 people who are a part of the VPC community (members, regular attendees, and kids). We ask that you pray for this group of people daily, or as often as you're able. This spring at VPC we've been talking a lot about external changes to our campus and community; House of Prayer is an opportunity to focus on the internal, to lift up those we may not even know, and continue to bind our church family together. If you haven't already signed up for House of Prayer, it's easy! Simply email Kelly Nieto, and you'll be added. Updated lists of will be distributed beginning June 3. Someone will be praying for you, please consider joining to pray for others in our community, as well. Dedicate yourself to House of Prayer today, email Kelly: kellyn@vpc.church.
Calendar of Events Family Promise-May 20-27 Sunday, May 20 Worship Chapel Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Nursery Worship Sanctuary 40s-50s Community Group Room 409 th Sunday School (3 y.o.-5 grade) Rooms 404-417 Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Nursery Worship Landes Center 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Calvin Center Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Rooms 404-417 Worship Chapel
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM
Monday, May 21 Tuesday, May 22 Mom's Morning Out Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Pickleball Session Boy Scout Troop 441
Landes Center Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Landes Center Fireside Room Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 9:30AM 4:30PM 6PM 7PM
Wednesday, May 23 Presbyterian Women Luncheon Grief Share Bridge-Play Grief Support
Landes Center Chapel Parlor Library Chapel Parlor
11:30AM 1PM 1PM 6:30PM
Thursday, May 24 Men’s Basketball Stephen Ministry Meeting Pickleball
Landes Center Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 11:30AM 4:30PM
Friday, May 25 Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Center Chapel
10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, May 26 Sunday, May 27 Family Worship-No Sunday School Worship Chapel Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Nursery Worship Sanctuary Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Nursery Worship Landes Center 70s+ Community Group Bible Study Calvin Center
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM
Monday, May 28 Church Office Closed-Memorial Day Holiday Veterans Service of Remembrance Memorial Garden
8AM