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47th Cooks' Tour 2017
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FOCUS
valley presbyterian church week of August 6, 2017
COOKS’ TOUR
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VPC Mental Health Support
VPC Mental Health Team
Tuesdays, 9AM, Calvin Center Margaret Wheeler: 480-483-2609
Friday, November 3 9AM-3PM, Campus-wide Silent Auction Donations Needed Carmel Putnam: 602-400-3983, courtrightc@stifel.com The silent auction is one of the areas Cooks' Tour uses to support local and global mission causes. Do you have any items that could be featured?
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.
Volunteer
Sunday Morning Greeters Starting Sundays in August Volunteer! Email or call Cheryl Ann: 480-213-8912 or cherylshaff@gmail.com NAMI Family-to-Family Saturdays beginning August 26 10AM-12:30PM, Calvin Center Must Register: Debbie Martinez, 602-759-8177 or namimaricopaedu@gmail.com 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.
We are so glad you are here, and need your help welcoming people to our campus on Sunday mornings. Please contact Cheryl Ann if you’re interested in this opportunity. Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 480-699-2982 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.
Care & Support 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, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dee Melde, Kelly Nieto, Joan Nykamp, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Neil Smith, Orie Spegal, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Donna Yorston
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Cooks’ Tour Preparation 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.
Publication Preparation Team Questions? Email Katrina: katrinac@vpc.church Each month, the Communications Team needs assistance to collate the Valley Vine. The team has a great time working together and being a part of some of the great work being done at VPC!
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Sunday, August 13 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services
VPC News Visit VPC Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
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
valley presbyterian church
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 Henry Kirkwood.
Volume 4 July 30-September 2 Devotional available!
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.
Mothers of Preschoolers!
Who We Are: What is the Big Event? 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.
Each year, Presbyterian churches from Arizona come together to worship, learn, and conduct church business. This year, VPC is hosting the two-day gathering. On the second day, Saturday, August 12, pastors and leaders from dozens of churches will be offering workshops open to the community. Workshops focus on topics ranging from leading within a church, to bringing your faith into the community, to the intersection between faith and politics. It is a great chance to stimulate your brain and think about how God is at work at VPC and beyond! Worship will be Saturday, the 12th, at 10AM. Workshops start in the afternoon.
*childcare available by reservation: nursery@vpc.church
Register for Sunday School
To see the full schedule, all workshops, and to register (it's free!), go to: pbygrandcanyon.org/the-big-event-august-12
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday School Kickoff
LUNCHES 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
Stay fit & beat the heat!
Fall Sunday School begins August 20 Register online: vpc.church/children
Sunday, August 13 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services
Sunday, August 13 11:45AM, Landes Center, Free
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
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 Lunch and Sunday School Kickoff. 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
Previous Sermons
Great conference hosted @ VPC
Adventures in Lifelong Learning
vpc.church/watch Fit 4 Mom Stroller Class Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10AM, Landes Center, Instructor: Amy Feltus: amyfeltus@fit4mom.com In just one hour you will get a complete head to toe workout that will have you feeling energized and looking fit. Classes are designed for all different fitness levels and are taught by certified instructors.
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.
The Big Event Ministry Conference Saturday, August 12, 9AM-4PM Join us for a day of worship, and workshops! Over 20 workshops led by Arizona ministry leaders. Volunteer help is also needed, email Jeannie: jeanniew@vpc.church. Learn more: pbygrandcanyon.org.
Encore University Fall Term Class Registration 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!
Calendar of Events 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)
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
Calvin Center Fireside Room Landes Center Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 4:30PM 7PM
Thursday, August 10 Men’s Basketball Stroller Fitness Class Martial Arts Pickleball Sunday School Teacher Training
Landes Center Landes Center Calvin Center Landes Center Crossing 104
6:30AM 9AM 4:30PM 4:30PM 6:30PM
Friday, August 11 Presbytery Big Event Alcoholics Anonymous
Campus wide Landes Center
9AM 7:30PM
Presbytery Big Event Presbytery Big Event Worship
Campus wide Sanctuary
9AM 10AM
Sunday, August 13 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) Summer Lunch-Sunday School Kickoff
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Room 404 Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 404 Landes Center
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM
Monday, August 7 Tuesday, August 8 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg Stroller Fitness Class Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441 Wednesday, August 9
Saturday, August 12