Boy Scout Troop 441
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47th Cooks' Tour 2017
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Silent Auction
vpc.church/watch September’s theme is: First Aid Pray that the scouts and leaders will not need to use their skills when they join Kiva’s Cub Scout Pack 441 at Camp R-C near Payson this month for a Family Camping weekend. Fall Court of Honor: Rank advancements Tuesday, September 26, 7PM, Chapel followed by a reception in Landes Center Everyone is invited.
VPC Mental Health Support
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.
Hope for healing
Friday, November 3 9AM-3PM, Campus-wide Co-chairs: Wandie Hulick, 602-316-3372 Jeanne Campo: 480-994-4116 Annual event benefiting our community and the world. If interested in getting involved, supporting or learning more about this one-day event contact either co-chair.
Carmel Putnam: 602-400-3983, courtrightc@stifel.com Items needed for the Silent Auction include china, crystal, antiques, furniture, gift baskets, tickets to sporting or theater, restaurant certificates, etc.
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.
Care & Support
Grief Support Wednesdays starting September 6 6:30-7:30PM, Chapel Parlor, Free Facilitator: Bill Gass Registration: vpc.church/grief David Turner: davidt@vpc.church 10-week discussion-based class designed to give you tools to recover and to hope again. Registration is required and new members will be accepted only during the first 2 classes. Workbook provided. *Childcare (0-5): nursery@vpc.church
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Carol Bedillion, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), David Crawford, Audrey Davis, Helen Farmin, Mark Gilbreath, Barbara Jewett, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dee Melde, Kelly Nieto, Joan Nykamp, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ greatniece), Neil Smith, Alberto Solis, Orie Spegal, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Hank Wheeler (Margaret's brother), Andrea Winius, Donna Yorston
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
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, 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, 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 William McBay.
week of August 20, 2017
Tiffany West
Julie Swanson: 602-377-0949 Jewelry boxes, trinkets, and costume jewelry. This year's "watch dog" is accepting donations, black small faced watches and black jewelry. Drop off to the church office marked "Julie."
Volunteer
Sunday School teachers Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church 3 years-5th grade, 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM Training and lessons provided. Contact Tina for more information. 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
valley presbyterian church
Devotional available! Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Church office phone receptionists Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church Four-hour shifts available. In need of substitutes also. No experience necessary. Training provided. Contact Kris for more information.
VPC News
MOPS 2017
VPC finances year-to-date as of July 31, 2017 Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
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
1,057,622 196,737 1,254,359
1,014,100 210,685 1,224,785
43,522 -13,948 29,574
280,342 590,091 95,845 148,752 55,664 105,312 1,276,006
276,533 606,392 100,303 151,692 73,225 113,038 1,321,183
-3,809 16,301 4,458 2,940 17,561 7,726 45,177
Net Income less Expense
-21,647
-96,398
74,751
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MOPS FALL KICKOFF
Friday, August 25 9AM, Landes Center
2017 WOMEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, September 16 8-11AM, Orange Tree Golf Resort
vpc.church/session
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
MOUNTAINS & VALLEYS 2017 MEN'S RETREAT
September 28-October 1 UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ
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, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.
Celebrating 500 years
The Reformation Wednesdays, September 6-October 11 6:30-7:30PM, Room 409, No Fee Childcare available by reservation: nursery@vpc.church 2017 marks the 500-year anniversary of the Reformation. Learn how Luther’s 95 theses changed the world. Lecturer: Dr. Grayson Carter, School of Theology, Fuller Seminary
Register for Sunday School
Who We Are: Meet Alex Donnell 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
Connect with your spouse
Wednesdays, September 6-October 11 6-7:30PM, Calvin Center Cost: $30 (dinner Included) Registration: vpc.church Childcare by reservation: nursery@vpc.church Enjoy a private meal at a table for two and invest in your relationship. You will find suggestions for practical support, strong foundations and effective communication skills.
Parent & Student Small Group
Valley Presbyterian Church has been searching for VPC's next Intern in Student Ministry. We are excited to announce the hiring of Alex Donnell starting on September 1. Alex has been a blessing to our Jr. High ministry and was a leader for the San Diego Mission Trip and Forest Home Camp this summer. Before becoming a part of VPC, Alex volunteered with a youth ministry called YoungLife where he witnessed to senior high school students throughout the Phoenix area. Alex has shown the ability to display the love of Christ to our students and we could not be happier that he is joining our staff. If you see Alex on campus say "hello," he would love to meet you. -Joseph Parisi, Student Ministry Director For more nformation about VPC Student Ministry visit: vpc.church/ministries/student-ministry
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
Live with “grit and gratitude"
The meaning of home
Keeping Place Women’s Bible Study Starts September 15, various Fridays 9-10:30AM, Room 415-416, Free To learn more: shelbyt@vpc.church Author and Bible teacher Jen Pollock Michel takes us on a journey through Scripture to uncover the meaning of home. Discover your holy yearning for a place to belong, how God provides that place for you, and how we can model His hospitality in our lives each day.
What is your story?
MOUNTAINS & VALLEYS
Fall Sunday School begins today 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 today. Questions? Email Tina: tinag@vpc. church
Student & Parents Small Group Sundays Starting September 3, 9-10AM Facilitators: Mike & Kelly Nieto, Joseph Parisi Enjoy the Questions sermon series? Keep asking in The Alpha Course. Parents and students will learn and discuss important questions in a pressure-free environment. Joseph: josephp@vpc.church or Shelby: shelbyt@vpc.church
2017 Women’s Breakfast Featuring Rev. Laura Bratton Saturday, September 16 8-11AM, Orange Tree Golf Resort
$30/$15 students under 18 & non-VPC women
Get tickets online: vpc.church/women Women’s Breakfast is a time for all the women of VPC to spend a morning together in fellowship, worship, prayer, and hear an inspiring message of God’s work and power.
2017 Men’s Retreat Featuring Ted Taylor Director of Family Promise of Greater Phx September 28-October 1 UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ, Cost: $125/$135 Register online: vpc.church/men One aspect of the discipleship process is knowing your story and understanding how it fits into God’s world. Join us as we discover and rediscover our stories.
Calendar of Events Sunday, August 20 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.) Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Sunday School Teacher Training
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Crossing 104
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM
Monday, August 21 Jr. High Midweek
Landes Basement
6PM
Tuesday, August 22 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg Stroller Fitness Class Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Room Landes Center Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, August 23 Sr. High Midweek
Landes Basement
6PM
Thursday, August 24 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, August 25 MOPS (Mothers of preschoolers) Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Center Landes Basement Landes Center
9AM 10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, August 26 NAMI Family 2 Family
Calvin Center
10AM
Sunday, August 27 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.) Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM