Ministry Brochures are in!
Get yours today in each worship center, front office, or online: vpc.church
May is Mental Health Month
Mental Health Awareness Event Mental Health Crisis Planning Event Wednesday, May 30th 6:30-8:30pm Scottsdale Police Department 8401 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale Learn how to recognize signs and symptoms leading up to a family member’s mental health crisis, and how to best plan and manage an episode when law enforcement becomes involved.
Family Worship Sunday
Today, 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church 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.
Something to think about... • People with mental illness deserve to be treated with the same dignity and respect as anyone else. • Mental illnesses are treatable! God cares about our whole being: physical, spiritual, and mental health. • God created us as relational beings: we need one another in order to survive and to thrive. When we share our stories, our struggles, and our prayers with like-minded souls on this journey we call life, we begin to tear down walls and shame and build up trust, care, and hope. National Alliance on Mental Illness, Phoenix Chapter: namivalleyofthesun.org
A New Heart for the Valley still needs you!
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church week of May 27, 2018
vpc.church/anewheart 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. 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!
The Hard Sayings of Jesus New Series Begins Sunday, June 3 Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Contact Keith if you have questions: keithk@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 165
VPC News
Church Office Closed
Monday, May 28 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
Sanctuary Balcony & Transept closed during summer worship
Sanctuary balcony and transept will be closed during worship starting Sunday, June 3.
Service of REMEMBRANCE
Memorial Day, May 28, 8AM, Memorial Garden
EXPLORERS! Music Camp cancellation
Honoring those who have gone before us.
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen logistical and scheduling circumstances, VPC will not be able to run the EXPLORERS! Music Camp, currently scheduled for June 24-28. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Crisis Response Network: 602-222-9444, crisisnetwork.org
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Emily Carroll, Pat Ciccone, 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, Ellie Van Denburgh, Helen Wolfe
lunches
Sunday, June 10, 11:45AM, Landes Center, free Join us for good food and great people!
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
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
valley presbyterian church
For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
A Community Where Jesus Christ Transforms Lives
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.
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 Today 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.
Take a much needed break
Who We Are: Jesus challenges us Why we are here
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
Mom’s Morning Out gives you five Tuesdays during the summer for a break. We offer child care for children age 0-5. Questions? Brianne: nursery@vpc.church *Limited space available. Registration will close the Sunday prior at 5PM.
New class starts June 6
The Hard Sayings of Jesus
Praying for everyone @ VPC
Prayer
House of Prayer Kelly Nieto: kellyn@vpc.church Sign up: vpc.church/hop
House of Prayer is a powerful ministry at VPC. This ministry prays for everyone at VPC each day. We hope you'll join us in praying for 5-7 people. Questions email Kelly.
Summer lunches are back!
Chapel
8AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
8:45AM
Worship
Sanctuary
9AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
10:15AM
Worship
Landes Center
10:30AM
70s+ Community Group Bible Study
Calvin Center
10:30AM
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? What can we do to understand the context and content of Jesus' words, and what are we supposed to learn from these passages?
Memorial Garden
8AM
Cooks' Tour Crafters
Calvin Center
9AM
This summer we'll look at the hard sayings of Jesus, and how they speak to us today.
Bridge & Mah Jongg
Fireside Room
9AM
B.O.Y.S. Club
Chapel Parlor
9:30AM
Pickleball
Landes Center
4:30PM
VPC is on a mission
Grief Share
Chapel Parlor
1PM
Yucatan Mission Team
Bridge-Play
Library
1PM
Grief Support
Chapel Parlor
6:30PM
Men’s Basketball
Landes Center
6:30AM
Pickleball
Landes Center
4:30PM
Veterans Service of Remembrance Tuesday, May 29
Wednesday, May 30
Thursday, May 31
Yucatan Mission Trip, May 26-June 4 VPC's Mission Team is off to Mexico! 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.
Friday, June 1
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
Line Dance
Landes Center
10AM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Chapel
7:30PM
Worship
Chapel
8AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
8:45AM
Worship
Sanctuary
9AM
Room 409
9AM
Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1 grade)
Rooms 404
9:15AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
10:15AM
Worship
Landes Center
10:30AM
70s+ Community Group Bible Study
Calvin Center
10:30AM
Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1 grade)
Rooms 404
10:45AM
VPF Scholarship Reception
Fireside Room
11:30AM
Remembering our veterans
Vacation Bible School
Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3
The Seven Churches of Revelation
lunches In Revelation, John receives a specific message for seven churches in Asia Minor. 2,000 years later, we can learn what Jesus still asks of us as we prepare for His return!
Worship
Church Office Closed-Memorial Day Holiday
The Other Jesus Sermon Series starts June 3
Jesus Speaks:
Wednesdays, June 6-July 25 6:30-7:30PM, Calvin Center, free Register: vpc.church/classes
Family Worship-No Sunday School
Monday, May 28
Look for new daily devotionals, in print and online, starting next week.
HOUSE of Tuesdays, May 29, June 5, 12 & 19 9-11:30AM, Cost: $15 first child, $10 add'l Registration: vpc.church/women
Sunday, May 27
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
Calendar of Events
Sunday, June 10 11:45AM, Landes Center, free RSVP appreciated but not required: vpc.church/event-calendar Join us after the 10:30AM service for good food and fellowship in a wonderful air conditioned building! Lunch is free but donations are accepted.
Service of
40s-50s Community Group
REMEMBRANCE
Memorial Day, May 28, 8AM Memorial Garden A “Roll Call” of names of deceased military veterans will be read, including names of vets affiliated with VPC or relatives of VPC members.
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
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VBS is filling up fast! We anticipate a wait list again this year, so sign up soon. If you are interested in volunteering, email Tina: tinag@vpc.church to be a part.