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FOCUS
valley presbyterian church week of May 7, 2017
COOKS’ TOUR
-If you had your picture taken for this directory, get yours on Sunday mornings or during the week at the Front Desk. -A limited number of directories are available to church members who did not have their photos taken for $5. Please one Photo Directory per family.
May is Mental Health Month
Presbyterian Women Luncheon: Wednesday, May 24 11:30AM, Landes Center, Cost: $10 RSVP to: 480-991-6424 by May 19 Special speakers Cheryl Chewning and Lisa Randall from Family Promise will share what they do for our community. Installation of new Circle Leaders will also take place.
VPC Mental Health Team
Tuesdays, 9AM, Calvin Center Margaret Wheeler: 480-483-2609
Keep in touch with your church throughout the week:
If you enjoy using your skills to create things to help others, then Crafters is for you. Come join in the fellowship, fun, and creativity of this long-standing group of dedicated people.
eVine (weekly email): vpc.church/menu/stay-connected Facebook: facebook.com/valleypresbyterian
For more information contact Margaret.
Instagram: 'vpc.church'
VPC News
Congregational Meeting Sunday, May 14, 10AM, Sanctuary
From NAMI Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition; 1 in 5 U.S. adults will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. However, everyone is affected or impacted by mental illness through friends and family. Throughout May, NAMI and participants across the country are raising awareness for mental health. Each year, we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. -See more at: nami.org/mentalhealthmonth
Care & Support
The Session has called a Congregational Meeting to approve revised terms of call for Pastors Kelly and Mike Nieto, as well as approving additional members to the All-Church Nominating Committee to fill vacant spots.
Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 480-699-2982 Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 602-222-9444 VPC’s Mental Health Team strives to educate about mental illness, reduce shame and stigma surrounding it, and support those afflicted, as well as the families and friends who love them. Printed resources and information on VPC MHM available in the church library.
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Church Office phone volunteers needed Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church Four-hour shifts available. In need of substitutes for the summer months. No experience necessary. Training provided. Contact Kris for more information.
CONCERT
Ways to give
Support VPC’s ministries and be a part of God’s work in the Valley and around the world:
Devotional available!
ONLINE
TEXT TO GIVE
SUNDAYS
vpc.church/give
480-372-8548
During worship
Visit the VPC website's Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
SERIES 2016-17
LAST CONCERT OF THE SEASON!
VPC CHANCEL & MT. VIEW CHOIRS JOHN RUTTER'S MAGNIFICAT TODAY, 4PM, SANCTUARY
valley presbyterian church
vpc.church/session
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures: Robert Bard, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Pat Ciccone, Audrey Davis, Helen Farmin, John Hale, David Horton, Barbara Jewett, Carole Marr, Carl Lauer, Jim Lawrence, Dee Melde, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Mary Schupbach, Nancy Sumner, Donna Yorston Please pray for those at home or in a care facility: Helen Adams, Don Akins, Carolyn Bathurst, Bunny Beall, Kathryn Bennett, John Berta, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Dick & Dottie Cober, Gladys Conroy, Mary Corbin, Jane Corley, Bonnie Domaz, Lorraine Fercho, Charlotte Fox, George Freiburghaus, Donna Gardner, Luella Gross, Carol Hanson, Joan Herman, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Jo Ann Jones, Claire Kooi, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lorenz, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Todd (Helen) Orme, Judy Owens, Barbara Patterson, Charlotte Phillips, Marie Pishny, Sally Rea, Martha Sarchett, Mary Shrake, Ruthe Small, Mary Strasser, Edna Thomas, Kiki Westmoreland, Jane White For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
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.
Sympathy Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Nancy Miller, and Lorraine White.
SUNDAY, MAY 14
9 & 10:30AM SERVICES REHEARSAL: WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 6:30PM
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, Kelsey Woodruff
MOM’S Morning OUT TUESDAY, MAY 23 & 30 9-11:30AM vpc.church/women
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-high school: Nursery: Infants-2 years 8:45-11:45AM Sunday School: 3 years-5th grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM The Gathering: Jr. & Sr. High 9AM, Landes basement If your kids stay in worship, grab a worship activity bag available near the entrance of each worship center.
5th Grade Worship Leadership
Who We Are: Hosting our Mission Partners Why we are here
VPC is honored to have Daniel Moyo, Director of Education, Spiritual Development, and Volunteer Coordination at Ministry of Hope (MoH) in Malawi, Africa, with us today.
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.
Daniel oversees 5,000 orphans through MoH. He ensures their health and wellness through feeding programs, education, Bible school, youth camps, health care, and farming techniques. He also oversees the 40-student Africa Bible College volunteer program.
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
Take a much needed break
Daniel grew up in a small village in the Mzuzu region of Malawi. He supported himself through primary school by making bricks and farming. At the age of 14, Daniel's mother died, and he felt hopeless. But in his first year of high school he was introduced to Jesus and his life forever changed. He felt hope for the first time. He completed his high school and college education and now shares the hope of Jesus Christ with others. He has been married to Rebecah and together they have a three year old daughter, Joannah. Daniel is on Session at his church and he coordinates twelve choirs for Sunday worship.
Celebrate Mother's Day in song!
John Rutter's Magnificat
CONCERT
SERIES 2016-17 valley presbyterian church
VPC is happy to have some of our 5th grade students assist with Communion during the 9 & 10:30AM worship services this morning. We're thankful for new experiences and opportunities in worship!
Summer Ministry Brochures available!
Mom's Morning Out Tuesdays, May 23 & 30 9-11:30AM Cost: $10/child, $5/sibling Register: vpc.church/women Questions? Email: nursery@vpc.church Need a few hours to get some work done or make it to a needed appointment? Take this opportunity for a break. Childcare offered for children 0-5 years old.
Vacation Bible School!
Sunday, May 14 9 & 10:30AM Worship Service Rehearsal Wednesday, May 10 6:30PM, Choir Room We invite all women and children to be a part of a Mother’s Day Chorus! Moms, bring your kids! Kids, bring your moms and grandmothers! Email Jennifer Hamm: jenniferh@vpc.church.
Remembering our veterans
Spring Choir Concert VPC Chancel Choir & Mt. View Sanctuary Choir Today, 4PM, Sanctuary They will be joined by a wonderful full orchestra. This will be a powerful and uplifting concert! Sponsored by the Valley Presbyterian Foundation.
Family Promise
Service of Maker Fun Factory: VBS 2017 June 12-23, 8:30AM-Noon Cost: $30/child ($75 after June 9) Register: vpc.church/vbs
Get yours today outside each Worship Center or online: vpc.church
Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Maker Fun Factory VBS transforms VPC into a laboratory to learn about God!
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 25. To add a name to the Roll Call contact Gary Green: 480-812-9446 or email: gjgreen@cox.net
Sunday,May 7 Communion Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40s-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 50s-60s Community Group Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Spring Choir Concert
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Sanctuary
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 4PM
Monday, May 8 Jr. High Midweek
Landes Center
6PM
Tuesday, May 9 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Tai Chi Valley Day School Chapel Worship Mini-Explorers! Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Room 415-416 Chapel Calvin Center Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11AM 11:15AM 2PM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, May 10 Presbyterian Women Rebekah/Rachel Circle Valley Day School Mother's Tea Presbyterian Women Ruth/Naomi Circle Sportball Men's Bible Study American Pen Women with Kiki Swanson Master Your Emotions for Parents & Teachers The Influential Disciple Mother's Day Chorus Rehearsal Sr. High Midweek Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Landes Center Room 409 Landes Center Chapel Parlor Crossing 104 Room 415-416 Calvin Center Choir Room Landes Center Choir Room
9:30AM 11:15AM 12PM 2:15PM 4PM 5:15PM 6PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7PM 7:30PM
Thursday, May 11 Men's Basketball Tai Chi Valley Day School Mother's Tea 70s+ Community Group Martial Arts Pickleball Women's Bible Study
Landes Center Room 415-416 Landes Center Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center Room 415
6:30AM 11AM 11:15AM 4PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 6:30PM
Friday, May 12 Women's Bible Study Valley Day School Mother's Tea Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415 Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 11:15AM 7:30PM
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Sanctuary Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM
Saturday, May 13
REMEMBRANCE
Memorial Day, May 30, 8AM Memorial Garden
Calendar of Events
Spring Hosting ends today Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church Thank you to everyone who helped make VPC an inviting and welcoming place for our Family Promise families this week. If you want to learn more about this great ministry, email Chris.
Sunday, May 14 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40s-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Congregational Meeting Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 50s-60s Community Group Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship