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valley presbyterian church week of July 23, 2017
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Tuesdays, 9AM, Calvin Center Margaret Wheeler: 480-483-2609 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. For more information contact Margaret.
VPC News VPC finances year-to-date as of June 30, 2017 Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS 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.
Blood Pressure Testing Sunday, July 30, 8:30AM-12:15PM On Campus Member Martie Combs and a group of her nursing students from Brookline College will be performing Blood Pressure Tests and providing educational materials.
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Actual
Income
Budget
Variance
Faith Giving Other Income Total Income Expense Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Encore Worship & Music Total Expense
$934,728 $182,138 $1,116,866
$898,800 $199,680 $1,098,480
$35,928 -$17,542 $18,386
$240,853 $504,647 $88,467 $135,789 $47,447 $92,050 $1,109,253
$238,642 $517,933 $91,918 $132,067 $58,029 $98,773 $1,137,362
-$2,211 $13,286 $3,451 -$3,722 $10,582 $6,723 $28,109
Net Income less Expense
$7,613
-$38,882
$46,495
Visit VPC Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
Carol Bedillion, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), David Crawford, Audrey Davis, Helen Farmin, Barbara Jewett, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dee Melde, Kelly Nieto, Joan Nykamp, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Maggie & Stephan Sciacca, Orie Spegal, Nancy Sumner, Donna Yorston
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
INQUIRER CLASS
Wednesday, August 2 6-8PM,Fireside Room Join VPC's growing community!
Inquirer Class Lend a helping hand to a local school YAVAPAI ELEMENTARY TEACHER SUPPLY
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Through Wednesday, August 2 vpc.church/mission
Helen Adams, Don Akins, Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, John Berta, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Dick & Dottie Cober, Gladys Conroy, Mary Corbin, Jane Corley, Bonnie Domaz, Lorraine Fercho, Donna Gardner, Luella Gross, Carol Hanson, Joan Herman, Nancy Hines, 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, Martha Sarchett, Ruthe Small, Mary Strasser, Edna Thomas, Kiki Westmoreland, Jane White
valley presbyterian church
For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
A Community Where Jesus Christ Transforms Lives
Thank you Ruth Heath wishes to thank her VPC family, David Turner, and the Deacons for their kindness after the passing of her husband Milton. Your prayers, cards, and loving support are greatly appreciated.
6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Sunday, August 13 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services
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 Summer Sunday School: 3 years-1st grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM The Gathering: Jr. & Sr. High 9AM, Landes basement If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.
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Who We Are: Students on a mission
Calendar of Events
This summer VPC's Student Ministry had the opportunity to serve communities in need all along the west coast. It was incredible to watch our students boldly share the Gospel with people they'd never met.
Sunday, July 23 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40s-50s Community Group Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship 70s+ Community Group Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade)
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
Registration opens August 1
On our Jr. High Mission Trip in San Diego, before feeding over 300 homeless, we had an impromptu worship service for over 200 people. All of our Jr. High students joined together singing Good Good Father and How He Loves. Between songs, Carter Bitticks, Eliana Herrera, and Elizabeth Preston shared powerful testimonies about their favorite scripture and how God has impacted their lives. I was honored to speak about Exodus 3how God's word is good, He loves His people, and how God can use anyone. Many of the students expressed how they felt and saw God through this experience. Thank you for all the prayer and support to make these experiences possible. -Joseph Parisi, Student Ministry Director
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Inquirer Class The Big Event Ministry Conference Saturday, August 12, 9AM-4PM Join us for a day of worship, and workshops! Over 20 workshops led by Arizona ministry leaders. Volunteer help is also needed, email Jeannie: jeanniew@vpc.church. Learn more: pbygrandcanyon.org.
Help teachers & students succeed
Yavapai Elementary Teacher Supply Through Wednesday, August 2 Donate today: vpc.church/mission You have an opportunity to help Yavapai Elementary School get ready for school. We want to provide each of their 33 teachers with a back-to-school classroom kit. Sign up for as many items as you can contribute.
Encore University Fall Term Class Registration Opens August 1 Check out classes and find yours: encoreuniv.org Adventures in lifelong learning begin again! We have several new classes, promotional opportunities, and events for you to be a part of. Register today!
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 13 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services Let our children know God is with them as they head back to school. Bring your child and their backpack for a special blessing. Help us recognize and bless our volunteers, as well.
Wednesday, August 2, 6-8PM Fireside Room Have questions about your faith? Wonder what it means to join a church? Interested in becoming a member? We’ve been waiting for you! Sign-up today: Email Mike Nieto: miken@vpc.church Childcare: nursery@vpc.church
Fall Sunday School begins August 20 Register online: vpc.church/children This fall, VPC's Sunday School is intended to help parents as they raise up their children. We are excited for you to join us on this journey! Please (re)register your child prior to August 20. Questions? Email Tina: tinag@vpc.church
Get ready for August! • • • • • • •
Encore University Registration August 1 Blessing of the Backpacks August 13 Final Summer Lunch August 13 Valley Day School starts August 14 & 15 Sunday School starts August 20 MOPS Kickoff August 25 Kids & Family Pool Party August 27
VPC hopes you've enjoyed a summer full of friends and family! We are excited for everything happening next month as we start a fall full of seeing God at work in our lives.
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Room 404 Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 404
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM
Tuesday, July 25 Cooks' Tour Crafters
Calvin Center
9AM
Bridge & Mah Jongg Stroller Fitness Class Pickleball
Fireside Room Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 4:30PM
Wednesday, July 26 Book of Exodus
Calvin Center
6:30PM
Thursday, July 27 Men’s Basketball Stroller Fitness Class Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center Landes Center Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 9AM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Friday, July 28 Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Center Landes Center
10AM 7:30PM
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Room 404 Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 404
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM
Monday, July 24
Saturday, July 29 Sunday, July 30 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40s-50s Community Group Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship 70s+ Community Group Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade)