Remembering our veterans
Presbyterian Women
Men's Monthly Breakfast
Take a much needed break
Service of
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church week of May 6, 2018
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 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
May is Mental Health Month
PW Luncheon & Speaker May 23, 11:30AM, Cost $10 RSVP: 480-991-6424 by May 18 Speakers: Lisa Randall and Cheryl Chewning of Family Promise of AZ Family Promise Works to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence.
You are not alone!
Moms Morning Out Tuesdays, May 22 & 29, June 5, 12 & 19 9-11:30AM, Cost: $15 first child, $10 add'l Registration: vpc.church/women 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.
Third Tuesday of the Month Breakfast May 15, 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.
VPC News
Commitment Sunday
5th graders in Communion
One of the Children's Ministry milestones is the transition from elementary to middle school. Our current 5th grade students have been learning about what it means to be a part of a church community, and are assisting with Communion this morning. Please welcome them as they provide leadership during worship at the 9 & 10:30AM services.
Something to think about... • Facts, not myths, help reduce stigma often associated with mental illness. • Mental illness affects millions of people in many ways. It can disturb a person’s thoughts, feelings, moods, and actions. It may be severe or mild. National Alliance on Mental Illness, Phoenix Chapter: namivalleyofthesun.org Crisis Response Network: 602-222-9444, crisisnetwork.org
VPC's Day Camp during the teacher walkout Living Grace Support Group for those living with mental illness Oasis Community Church 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6-8PM 15014 N. 56th Street, Scottsdale 602-494-9557 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), 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, Dorothy Nern, Judy Owens, Sheldon Pishny, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Judy Schumacher, Tom Simpson, Nancy Sumner, Kiki Swanson, Virginia Tatum, Ellie Van Denburgh, Helen Wolfe
122 kids attended all or a portion of the six days of Day Camp over the past two weeks! Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, students, and parents! We were blessed by the children's joy and the outpouring of community support. Thank you to Valley Day School music teacher Sunshine Peterson, Sportball Coaches, Arizona Bounce Around, Tumble Masters Coach Robin, and VPC staff for donating their time and talents.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, May 13, 10AM, Sanctuary Session has called a Congregational Meeting to elect Scott Freeman an Elder; he will replace Susie Huseth, who resigned to join the VPC Staff team.
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
11:45AM Worship Service Summer Break
The final 11:45AM worship service before the summer break is Sunday, May 20. Starting Sunday, May 27, VPC will switch to a three-service summer schedule.
Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
HOUSE OF PRAYER RELAUNCH Sunday, May 20
VPC is a community that prays for each other. Learn more about this program and how you can be a part of it.
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
valley presbyterian church
For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
A Community Where Jesus Christ Transforms Lives
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of John Berta.
6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto
Celebrating our Graduates Sunday, May 13
VPC wants to acknowledge you for your accomplishment. To be included in our recognition, email Katrina, katrinac@vpc.church