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.
Summer drop-off dates
White Elephant Saturdays, July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18 8-10AM, Landes Center west door Too hot to be outside? Time to clean out the closets and holiday things you don't want anymore. Donate your old treasures to support mission needs in our community. No furniture, please. To set up a personal drop-off time, contact the church office.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM St. Patrick Catholic Community 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale
Beloved Bible teacher Sheila Walsh teaches readers how the daily spiritual practices of confession, meditation on God’s Word, and prayer result in fresh freedom in Christ. In her long-awaited new book, Sheila Walsh equips women with a practical method for connecting with God’s strength in the midst of struggle.
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church week of July 1, 2018
COOKS’ TOUR
You are not alone! VPC's Mental Health Ministry
SUMMER READING In the Middle of the Mess: Strength for This Beautiful, Broken Life Sheila Walsh
A New Heart for the Valley will help transform lives
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 Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: (602) 222-9444 Information: vpc.church/mentalhealth Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com or (713) 203-5544
Care & Support
vpc.church/anewheart A New Heart for the Valley has received $7,000,000 in commitments from 190 families! Thank you. If you would like to join the momentum with a financial commitment please mail your pledge form, place it in an offering basket during worship, or make a commitment online: vpc.church/anewheart. Pledges are payable over three years and help the building committee know how to budget for the construction process. More Frequently Asked Questions… What are the advantages of moving youth out of the basement and into the heart of campus? From a professional ministry perspective, locating the main youth space on the ground floor fits with our ministry goals: Easier access opens opportunities for engagement with parents and visiting families and promotes intergenerational connection; positioning youth in the heart of our campus next to our worship center indicates that they are a priority; windows provide safety and natural light; a space (with break out rooms) designed with youth activities in mind reduces the risk of injury and damage to exposed pipes and conduits hanging from the basement ceilings and walls.
The Hard Sayings of Jesus Part Two Devotionals available Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
In Sanctuary renderings, why are streamers hanging from the ceiling? It’s important to remember that renderings are meant to be an imaginative indication of what a space could look like and not a fixed determination of what will be. The fabric pieces in the renderings provide acoustical balance for the large room. They will likely be made of translucent material that hang only to the depth of the beams. In addition to their acoustical purpose, they will also help hide fire sprinklers (now required by building code) and, when desired, can enhance the aesthetic properties of the room by reflecting colored light (imagine red on Pentecost, purple during Advent, yellow for Easter). When complete, the Sanctuary will be reverent and demonstrative of God’s glory.
What an awesome time! Shipwrecked: VBS 2018
Thank you to everyone who helped make VBS a success. Over 220 kids were able to learn how Jesus is there for them!
Questions? Visit vpc.church/anewheart or contact Keith at keithk@vpc.church or (480) 991-6424 ext. 165.
VPC News
VPC Office closed on Wednesday, July 4 The office will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Emily Carroll, Pat Ciccone, Helen Farmin, Keith Fenton, Sandra Gerlach, Rick Glady, Doris & Lester Goss, Gary Green, Harlen Helser, Wandie Hulick, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Ann Kolar, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Mary Lorenz, Carole Marr, Lois Lynne Mathisen, Sara Lou Merrill, Dorothy Nern, Judy Owens, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Nancy Sumner, Don Swanson, Kiki Swanson, Ellie Van Denburgh, Helen Wolfe
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Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Helen Adams, Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Mimmo Brigandi, Charles Buckley, Dottie Cober, Mary Corbin, Bonnie Domaz, 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, Tom Simpson Mary Strasser 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.
Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
Sunday, July 8, 11:45AM Landes Center, free Join us for good food and great people!
Malawi Mission Trip
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
July 9-24
Please pray for the team VPC is sending to Malawi!
Welcome to VPC
Who We Are: On a mission in Malawi
New to VPC?
Why we are here
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! We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids from birth through high school: Nursery: Infants-2 years 8:45-11:45AM Summer Sunday School: through August 8 3 years-1st grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM, Room 404 Student Gathering Middle & High School-Resumes August 19
If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.
In one hour you will get a workout that will have you feeling energized and looking fit! Classes are designed for all different fitness levels and are taught by certified instructors who are also moms.
Communion
Worship
Chapel
8AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
8:45AM
Worship
Sanctuary
9AM
Boomers Community Group
Calvin Center
9AM
Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1 grade)
Room 404
9:15AM
Get connected at VPC
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
10:15AM
Want to learn more about what’s going on at VPC?
Sages Community Group Social Hour
Fireside Room
10AM
Worship
Landes Center
10:30AM
Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade)
Room 404
10:45AM
Cooks' Tour Crafters
Calvin Center
9AM
Mah Jongg
Fireside Room
9AM
B.O.Y.S. Club
Chapel Parlor
9:30AM
Stroller Strides Fitness for Moms
Landes Center
9:30AM
Men's Basketball
Landes Center
6:30AM
Stroller Strides Fitness for Moms
Landes Center
9:30AM
Sages Community Group-Mexican Train
Fireside Room
1PM
Pickleball
Landes Center
4:30PM
Line Dance
Landes Basement
10AM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Center
7:30PM
Back Landes Door
8AM
Worship
Chapel
8AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
8:45AM
Worship
Sanctuary
9AM
Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade)
Room 404
9:15AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
10:15AM
Sages Community Group Social Hour
Fireside Room
10AM
Worship
Landes Center
10:30AM
Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1 grade)
Room 404
10:45AM
Summer Lunch
Landes Center
11:45AM
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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.
Monday, July 2 Tuesday, July 3
*Childcare available by reservation: nursery@vpc.church
2017 Malawi Mission Team On July 9, VPC will send a team to Malawi. This annual trip is an opportunity to see the progress of projects with mission partners Ministry of Hope and Villages in Partnership. It's also a chance to spend time with brothers and sisters in Christ on the other side of the globe.
Stroller Strides Fitness for Moms by Fit4Mom
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 3-September 27 9-10:30AM, Landes Center Instructor & sign-up: Amy Feltus, amyfeltus@fit4mom.com
Sunday, July 1
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.
If you’re here with kids
Calendar of Events
A very VBS thank you! Thank you for the prayer, encouragement, volunteers, donations, and support that made VBS 2018 a resounding success! Over 220 kids heard the Good News that Jesus is for them and will rescue them. Check out photos on the VPC Facebook page: facebook.com/valleypresbyterian and Children's Ministry Instagram page: @vpcchildren.
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The mission team will be making bricks and building bridges (literally, they are helping to build a bridge). The team will tour local schools and visit a crisis nursery. They will build roofs, lead a youth conference, and meet with leaders in the community to continue to express the support that VPC brings and will continue to bring to the people of Malawi. Please keep the team in your prayers prior to their departure, as they are in Malawi, and after their return on July 24. There is much work to be done for the people of Malawi, but their spirits are strong. Through your support, prayer, and encouragement, you are also a part of this trip! Email Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church if you are interested in assisting with any last-minute details. 2018 VPC Malawi Mission Team: Lizzy Ford, Brianna Maxwell, Tamzin Slont, Chris Wooodard
Church Office Closed Thursday, July 5
Friday, July 6
Saturday, July 7 Cooks' Tour White Elephant Drop Off Sunday, July 8
Stay up to date all week long!
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Wednesday, July 4
Sunday, July 8 & August 12, 11:45AM, Landes Center, free 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.
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