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VPC prayer chain
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 Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
Family and friends of adults living with a serious mental illness, this opportunity is for you. This 12-week class is designed to help understand and support someone living with mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. For more information contact Elizabeth Weiss, 713-203-5544.
week of July 30, 2017
COOKS’ TOUR
VPC finances year-to-date as of June 30, 2017
NAMI Family-to-Family Saturdays beginning August 26 10AM-12:30PM, Calvin Center Must Register: Debbie Martinez, 602-759-8177 or namimaricopaedu@gmail.com
FOCUS
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BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS Blood Pressure Testing Today, 8:30AM-12:15PM Various locations 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
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!
Volume 4 July 30-September 2 Devotional available! Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Sunday, August 13 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Carol Bedillion, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), David Crawford, Audrey Davis, Helen Farmin, Barbara Jewett, Henry Kirkwood, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dee Melde, Kelly Nieto, Joan Nykamp, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Orie Spegal, Nancy Sumner, Donna Yorston
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
LUNCHES
Helen Adams, Don Akins, Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, John Berta, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Dick & Dottie Cober, 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
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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 Gladys Conroy, and Scott Stocker (Gwen & David Stocker's son).
6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto
AUGUST 13
11:45AM, Landes Center, Free
MINISTRY CONFERENCE: THE BIG EVENT @ VPC
Saturday, August 12, 9AM-4PM
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.
Registration opens August 1
Who We Are: Sundays just start your week 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
Blessing of the Backpacks
At VPC, we want Sunday morning worship to be a time of rest and rejuvenation, where you can connect with friends and family and set aside time to hear and sing God's praises. It is a time to challenge and refine our understanding of our place in God's world. How is God calling you to take your faith into the rest of the week? VPC has several ways to help bring Christ close to you, and help you bring Christ to others. We also have pastoral staff eager to assist you with books and other resources to grow and understand your faith. The Valley is a beautiful place with wonderful people that need to know the amazing love of Jesus Christ. You can be His hands and feet in our community and beyond. Some ways to connect with VPC and others during the week:
FACEBOOK:
INSTAGRAM:
TWITTER:
VIMEO:
facebook.com/ valleypresbyterian
'vpc.church'
@valleypres
vimeo.com/valleypres
Devotionals and sermons are also always at the VPC website: vpc.church
Summer Lunches are Back!
LUNCHES Encore University Fall Term Class Registration Opens August 1: 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!
Help teachers & students succeed
Yavapai Elementary Teacher Supply Through Wednesday, August 2 Donate today: vpc.church/mission We have an opportunity to help Yavapai teachers get ready for school. We can provide each of their 33 teachers with a back-to-school classroom kit. Sign up for as many items as you can contribute.
Sunday, August 13 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services
Sunday, August 13 11:45AM, Landes Center, Free
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.
Everyone is invited to VPC’s Summer Lunches. 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. RSVP is appreciated but not required: vpc.church/event-calendar
Mothers of Preschoolers!
Kickoff Play-date event Friday, August 25, 9AM, Landes Center Register today: vpc.church/MOPS Molly Livak: mollyl@vpc.church MOPS @ VPC is an open, accepting place for all mothers to experience authentic community, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope. *Childcare (0-5): nursery@vpc.church
Great conference hosted @ VPC
Join our growing community!
Inquirer Class Wednesday, August 2, 6-8PM Fireside Room, Dinner provided 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
Register for Sunday School
The Big Event Ministry Conference Saturday, August 12, 9AM-4PM
Fall Sunday School begins August 20 Register online: vpc.church/children
Join us for a day of worship, and workshops! Over 20 workshops led by Arizona ministry leaders.
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
Volunteer help is also needed, email Jeannie: jeanniew@vpc.church. Learn more: pbygrandcanyon.org.
Calendar of Events Sunday, July 30 Worship Brookline Blood Pressure Testing 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)
Chapel Various Locations Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Room 404 Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 404
8AM 8:30AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM
Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg Stroller Fitness Class Pickleball
Calvin Center Fireside Room Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 4:30PM
Wednesday, August 2 Inquirer Class
Fireside Room
6PM
Thursday, August 3 Men’s Basketball Stroller Fitness Class Congregational Care & Fellowship 70s+ Community Group-Mexican Train Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center Landes Center Chapel Conf. Room Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 9AM 9AM 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Friday, August 4 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 31 Tuesday, August 1
Saturday, August 5 Sunday, August 6 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)