Boy Scout Troop 441
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vpc.church/watch September’s theme: First Aid The scouts and leaders will 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 Everyone is invited.
Hope for healing
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.
VPC Mental Health Team
Cooks' Tour donations open
Cooks' Tour Planning Meeting
Silent Auction
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.
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."
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 two classes. Workbook provided. *Childcare (0-5): nursery@vpc.church
Care & Support
Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 713-203-5544 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.
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, Beve Lane, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dee Melde, Kelly Nieto, Josh Nieto, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), 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, 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 Marie Pishny, and Susan San Marco (Ed Glady's sister).
week of August 27, 2017
Kickoff Planning Meeting September 8, 9AM, Calvin Center Co-chairs: Wandie Hulick, 602-316-3372 Jeanne Campo: 480-994-4116 All Leaders please attend. If interested in getting involved, supporting or learning more about this one-day event, please attend meeting. All are welcome.
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. 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
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 Pastor Joynt Study Leave David is on study leave in Bay Head, New Jersey through the Labor Day weekend. Family Worship Next Sunday, September 3 No Sunday School
NEW SERMON SERIES Begins September 10
11:45AM Worship Service Returns Sunday, September 10 The 11:45AM Worship Service will return from summer break on Sunday, September 10.
Visit VPC Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
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
2017 WOMEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, September 16 8-11AM, Orange Tree Golf Resort
MOUNTAINS & VALLEYS 2017 MEN'S RETREAT
September 29-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
Who We Are: VPC's new organist 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:
Meet Julia Tucker VPC's new Assistant Minister of Music Julia is a native of Auburn, Alabama. She holds two degrees in Piano Performance from Auburn University and Syracuse University and a Masters in Organ Performance from Syracuse University, where she studied with Dr. Annie Laver. Julia keeps a very active performing schedule as an organ performer, collaborative pianist, harpsichord player and choral singer. She is the 2017 recipient of the Civic Morning Musicals award for excellence in organ and piano performance, and was a 2017 finalist in the Strader Organ Competition. Julia has been serving as a church musician since she was an early teenager and is passionate about assisting and empowering choirs and congregations to give their best to God through song and praise. She recently moved to Phoenix, Arizona to begin doctoral studies in Organ Performance with Dr. Kimberly Marshall. Julia is a wonderful addition to our team; please welcome her when you see her!
nursery@vpc.church
Connect with your spouse
Parent & Student Small Group
Time to sing!
THE REFORMATION 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
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The Marriage Course Wednesdays, September 6-October 11 6-7:30PM, Calvin Center Cost: $30 (dinner included) Registration: vpc.church/classes Childcare by reservation: nursery@vpc.church Enjoy a private meal at a table for two and invest in your relationship. Take a look back at your marriage to be able to look forward for what God has in store.
Student & Parent Small Group Sundays Starting September 3, 9-10AM Facilitators: Mike & Kelly Nieto, Joseph Parisi
The meaning of home
Live with “grit and gratitude"
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
VPC Chancel Choir Rehearsals Resume Wednesdays starting, September 6 7:30-9PM, Choir Room Jennifer: jenniferh@vpc.church This is a great time to join VPC's Chancel Choir, we are seeking new members! The Chancel Choir sings weekly at the 9AM worship service. Come share your voice and love for fellowship and the Lord!
What is your story?
MOUNTAINS & VALLEYS
Fall Sunday School is in session! 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
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 journeys through Scripture to uncover the meaning of home. Discover your yearning for a place to belong, how God provides that place, and how we can model His hospitality in our lives each day.
Living Gratitude: 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
Mountains & Valleys: 2017 Men’s Retreat Featuring Ted Taylor Director of Family Promise of Greater Phx September 29-October 1 UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ, Cost: $125/$135 Register online: vpc.church/men
This 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.
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 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) Sunday School Teacher Training
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room 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 28 Jr. High Midweek
Landes Basement
6PM
Tuesday, August 29 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg Stroller Fitness Class Valley Day School Chapel Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Room Landes Center Chapel Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 11:15AM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, August 30 Valley Day School Chapel Sr. High Midweek
Chapel Landes Basement
11:15AM 7PM
Thursday, August 31 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, September 1 Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Basement Landes Center
10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, September 2 NAMI Family 2 Family
Calvin Center
10AM
Sunday, September 3 Family Worship Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship 40s-50s Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship 70s+ Community Group
No Sunday School
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM