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Welcome these new members into our church community! Received by our Session on August 15, 2018. Melissa Brammer
602-616-5812; melbrammer@hotmail.com “Looking for a community where our family grow our faith with God.” • Hometown Phoenix, AZ • Teacher • Hobbies include running, bike rides with family, and exploring AZ
In the coming weeks, we hope you’ll enjoy hearing from our members how they value VPC and have made a commitment to A New Heart for the Valley.
573-268-8568; cunningham44@gmail.com
Joan Sleeth
Chairing a Building Committee presents challenges I welcome every day; juggling congregational and facility needs, reviewing building plans, assessing funds raised, as well as interacting with architects, contractors, and church staff. Through it all I've felt God's presence and guiding hand.
“Looking for a community to share my faith journey.” • Hometown Waconia, MN • Domestic Engineer • Hobbies include hiking, tennis, and travel
With your input, it's an honor to bring this project to life while honoring the financial gifts VPC has received. The Building Committee is tasked with evaluating and making recommendations to Session, and Session will use God’s wisdom to make those recommendations a reality. I'm excited for the future of VPC, and believe the renovations called for in the Master Plan will ensure that we remain a vibrant and engaged Christian community where Jesus Christ transforms lives.
602-840-9148 jspangler@cox.net
Kurt & Nicole Wood
480-569-3297 kurtwood20@gmail.com; ndpwood@gmail.com “Looking for church community and kid activities.” • Hometowns Stillwater, NJ and Martinsville, IN • Chief Financial Officer and Home School Teacher • Hobbies include exercise, cooking, skiing, technology, reading, and Spanish
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Ferial Aldag, Mimmo Brigandi, Howard Briggs, Emily Carroll, Helen Farmin, Brian Fisher, Sandra Gerlach, Rick Glady, Gary Green, Harlen Helser, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Anne Joynt, Carl Lauer, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Lois Lynne Mathisen, Dorothy Nern, Judy Owens, Jose Perez, Nancy Sumner, Don Swanson, Kiki Swanson, Ellie Van Denburgh, Helen Wolfe
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, Corenthel Green, 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.
Sympathy
Ed & Beth Glady
602-769-5924; joansleeth@outlook.com
Scott & Jean Spangler
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Dorothy Forsgren.
week of August 26, 2018
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Judy Cunningham
“Looking for a place to continue spiritual growth with others.” • Hometown Columbia, MO • Retired Teacher • Hobbies include crafts and music
Valley Presbyterian Church
Devotionals available Starting September 12, let's re-imagine Wednesday evenings
I turn 60 this year, and I realize that I will pass from middle age to my more “experienced” years. I am a late Baby Boomer, raised in traditional worship. I'm very much at home during traditional worship in our Sanctuary with pews, organ, choral music, hymns, liturgy, and sermons delivered by a pastor in a robe. Remodeling the Sanctuary to make it a powerful space for all types of worship does not offend me, and I am grateful that the core essence and traditional feel will not be lost with the changes planned for it. I am also grateful that VPC's traditional and contemporary attendees can again worship in the same location without compromising either style. I look increasingly to God through VPC as a source of reassurance, strength, faith, and security as I face the issues that come with retirement, aging, and mortality. I am grateful to be able to help shape VPC for this role and many others of equal importance for the future. Beth and I are supporting A New Heart for the Valley with a gift over and above our faith giving, and I hope each and every member of VPC will support this exciting endeavor. We see it as a blessing to be able to give to an initiative that we believe is coming from God’s direction through the people of His church at VPC! Building Committee Chair, Ed Glady Questions? Visit vpc.church/anewheart Or contact Keith Kerber: keithk@vpc.church, (480) 991-6424 ext. 165.
VPC News
Ordination and Commissioning of Travis Kingma
Sunday, September 16, 3PM, Sanctuary, Reception to follow You are invited to celebrate the to the Ministry of Teaching and Leadership on behalf of Hope Presbytery. (ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians)
Welcome Jennifer, Joseph, and big sister Molly Hamm's new baby!
Baby Jaxon Hamm, born Tuesday, August 21, weighing 9lbs and 21.5 inches long. Mom and baby are doing great! Prayers for their family are appreciated.
valley presbyterian church
Community Wednesdays starting September 12 What happens at Oasis? • Food Truck each week with affordable, family-friendly options • Classes with something for everyone: • The Alpha Course • The Marriage Course • Discerning Your Spiritual DNA with Rev. Tim Smith • Holy Yoga • Programming for Middle & High School students • Exciting VBS-style experience for elementary-aged kids at Oasis Kids! • A chance to lift your voice at Chancel Choir rehearsal
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
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