Stroller Strides Fitness for Moms by Fit4Mom
Summer drop-off dates
A New Heart for the Valley will help transform lives
White Elephant
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church week of July 29, 2018
COOKS’ TOUR Tuesdays & Thursdays, through September 27 9-10:30AM, Landes Center Instructor & sign-up: Amy Feltus, amyfeltus@fit4mom.com 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.
Saturdays, 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.
You are not alone. VPC's Mental Health Ministry MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM St. Patrick Catholic Community 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale
Living Grace Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6-8PM Oasis Community Church 15014 N. 56th Street, Scottsdale
Information: vpc.church/mentalhealth Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com or (713) 203-5544
Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: (602) 222-9444
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. 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.
The Hard Sayings of Jesus Part Three Devotionals available Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Lend a helping hand to a local school YAVAPAI ELEMENTARY TEACHER SUPPLY donate through August 5 vpc.church/mission
Questions? Visit vpc.church/anewheart or contact Keith at keithk@vpc.church or (480) 991-6424 ext. 165.
Blessing of the Backpacks
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Emily Carroll, Pat Ciccone, Laura E., Helen Farmin, Keith Fenton, Sandra Gerlach, Rick Glady, Doris & Lester Goss, Gary Green, Harlen Helser, Millie Homan, Wandie Hulick, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Anne Joynt, Ann Kolar, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Mary Lorenz, Carole Marr, Lois Lynne Mathisen, Sara Lou Merrill, Dorothy Nern, Judy Owens, Jose Perez, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Nancy Sumner, Don Swanson, Kiki Swanson, Ellie Van Denburgh, Helen Wolfe
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Sunday, August 12 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services
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, 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
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Paul Brodt, and Doyle Holcomb.
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.
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
Inquirer Class
INQUIRER CLASS
Wednesday, August 15 5:30PM, Fireside Room Sign up to join our community! vpc.church/inquirerclass
Welcome to VPC
Who We Are: Get ready for August!
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!
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.
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 Summer Sunday School: through August 5 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.
The coming of August signals the start of the Fall at VPC! There's lots going on, and we want you to be a part of it all!
On August 12:
Get connected at VPC Want to learn more about what’s going on at VPC? A new Sermon Series on prayer.
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.
Family Worship Sunday
Children ages three and up are invited to attend worship services.
Blessing of the Backpacks
9 & 10:30AM Worship Services Kids and students are encouraged to bring their backpacks to worship!
Join our growing community!
Help teachers &
students succeed!
Wednesday, August 15, 5:30PM Fireside Room Register: vpc.church/inquirerclass Jane Russell, jalaru4@cox.net
lunches
End of Summer Celebration Lunch! 11:45, Landes Center, Free
explore
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
Calvin Center
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
Pickleball
Landes Center
4:30PM
Room 415/416
6PM
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
Sanctuary
9AM
Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1 grade)
Room 404
9:15AM
Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)
Nursery
10:15AM
Sages Community Group Social Hour
Calvin Center
10AM
Worship
Landes Center
10:30AM
Room 404
10:45AM
Alpha Small Group Extension Thursday, August 2
Friday, August 3
Saturday, August 4 Cooks' Tour White Elephant Drop Off
life faith meaning
Sunday School Starts
August 19, 9 & 10:30AM Register your child: vpc.church/children
Watch our stories alphausa.org/stories
Yavapai Elementary Teacher Supply ALPHA Accepting donations through August 5 Wednesdays, September 12-November 14 6-8PM, Room 415/416, Free Online: vpc.church/mission Registration: vpc.church/classes Pick up a bin from one of the worship Over 29 MILLION people around the world centers, fill it with the list of items, and return. School supplies assist the teacher have taken Alpha! This is an exciting time to understand core Christian doctrines in getting their classroom ready to help create a successful learning environment. and is a comfortable and safe place to learn more about Christianity.
Chapel
Wednesday, August 1
Inquirer Class
Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church
Worship
Tuesday, July 31
*Childcare available by reservation: nursery@vpc.church
Is it time for you to make a commitment and become a member of VPC? We welcome you to come learn more about how our community can serve you.
Sunday, July 29
Monday, July 30
Blessing of the Backpacks
Women's Ministry Event: Feed My Starving Children Saturday, August 18, 1:30-4PM, RSVP Shelby: shelbyt@vpc.church Join us as we work to fill food bags with ingredients that will feed a family of four. Meal packages are shipped around the world to areas in need. This is a fun, family event - children over five are welcome. RSVP needed- limited number of spots.
Calendar of Events
Sunday, August 5
Worship st
MOPS Kickoff
mothers of preschoolers
Friday, August 24 9-11:30AM, Landes Center Register: vpc.church/mops
Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1 grade) st