How to help Houston
As a part of the immediate relief effort for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, VPC's Mission Team has donated $1,500 to Samaritan's Purse, a Christian relief organization. If you feel called to support relief efforts in the Gulf Coast area, please consider Samaritan's Purse: samaritanspurse.org/donate. VPC's second phase of assistance will be working with Presbyterian churches in the area to help rebuild their communities.
Hope for healing
Fall Ministry Brochures available!
valley presbyterian church
Ministry Brochure September-December 2017 Get yours today outside each Worship Center or online: vpc.church
Raising Mental Health Awareness
Cooks' Tour-November 3, 2017
Need prayer?
Kitchen Treasures
Donate your old cookbooks. Drop off at the church office. Start thinking about what you might like to bake for the Kitchen Treasures sale. Looking for pies, cakes, breads, jams, jellies, candies, etc. Drop off starting October 30. Questions? Contact Kathy: kathy.arner@gmail.com
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 two classes. Workbook provided. *Childcare (0-5): nursery@vpc.church
Representatives from VPC's Mental Health Ministry will be at the Welcome Table today to answer questions and accept registrations. The NAMI Walk fundraiser supports education programs, facilitate support groups, provide training, and advocacy for millions of Americans living with mental illness. Register today, join the North Valley Walkers!
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Carol Bedillion, Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Audrey Davis, Helen Farmin, Sandra Gerlach, Nancy Hines, Barbara Jewett, Beve Lane, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Dee Melde, Kelly Nieto, Ruth Rehfeldt, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Nancy Savoy, Neil Smith, Alberto Solis, Orie Spegal, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Hank Wheeler (Margaret's brother), Andrea Winius
Crafters
We welcome requests confidentially for you or someone else.
Tuesdays, 9AM, Calvin Center 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. Questions? Call Margaret: 480-483-2609
Please have permission from the individual before placing your request. Church office: 480-991-6424 prayers@vpc.church
Volunteer
NEW SERMON SERIES
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
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 Richard Funk. Memorial service, September 13, 1PM in the Chapel.
Devotional available in all worship centers
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS: As a part of the immediate relief effort for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, VPC's Mission Team has donated $1,500 to Samaritan's Purse, a Christian relief organization. If you feel called to support relief efforts in the Gulf Coast area, please consider Samaritan's Purse: samaritanspurse.org/donate. VPC's second phase of assistance will be working with Presbyterian churches in the area to help rebuild their communities.
Valley Vine moving to online-only publication VPC is moving to an online-only publication of the Valley Vine beginning in October. If you are still interested in receiving a printed and mailed version of the Valley Vine, contact Katrina Carney at katrinac@vpc.church or 480-991-6424 ext. 118.
MOUNTAINS & VALLEYS
Visit VPC Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
2017 WOMEN'S BREAKFAST
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, 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
week of September 10, 2017
VPC prayer chain
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. Annual NAMI Walk October 21, 9:15AM, State Capital Grounds namivalleywalk.org Susan Krecker: susangkrecker@cox.net, 480-607-3598
FOCUS
valley presbyterian church
Saturday, Sept. 16, 8-11AM Orange Tree Golf Resort
2017 MEN'S RETREAT
September 29-October 1 UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ
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
K-5TH GRADE EXPLORERS!
Tuesdays starting September 12 Sign up today: vpc.church/explorers
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 No Sunday School today Family Worship The Gathering: Jr. & Sr. High 9AM, Landes Basement If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.
The meaning of home
Who We Are: The Sunday School Investment 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
EXPLORERS is back!
Helping children understand the love of Jesus is one of the most important investments a church can make. This year, as VPC's Children's Ministry is helping parents raise their kids into arrows aimed right at the heart of Chirst, would you consider joining us? Stephanie DeHaven, a long time Sunday School teacher, explains how she was drawn to teaching: Stephanie, can you describe why you decided to volunteer for children's ministry? It's a fun, non stressful way to feel a "part" of something. Those kiddos get into your heart and it's so fun to listen to the things they say and see the light of Jesus through their eyes! How did you know God was calling you to try out children's ministry? I felt a tap on my shoulder that said "hey, you need to make a stronger commitment and engage." This is a fun a meaningful way to do that- and it's only every other week! What does it feel like to be part of the children's ministry team? Needed. When those little faces are so excited to see you on Sunday morning, grab your hand and go learn about the Bible- you can't beat it. Is God tapping you on the shoulder? Contact Tina Gilbreath, Children's Ministry Director: tinag@vpc.church, 480-991-6242 ext. 160
Live with "grit and gratitude"
What is your story?
MOUNTAINS & VALLEYS 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.
Celebrating 500 years
K-5th Grade EXPLORERS! Tuesdays starting September 12 4-5PM (doors open at 3:45PM) vpc.church/explorers Sign up today! EXPLORERS! provides children with a safe and fun environment to learn about the world in creative ways. Music and theater are large components of each week; no experience is necessary.
Connect with your spouse
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.
Parent & Student Small Group
Circles: A study for women
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
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 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
Presbyterian Women Circles begin September 12 & 13 Check the website for times and locations: vpc.church/women PW offers women at VPC meaningful ways to live out their faith in the midst of a caring community. Circles are Bible Studies with small groups of women that meet once a month; all are invited! These are great times of fellowship and study.
Calendar of Events Sunday, September 10 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 Take-It-Home 3's 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Boy Scout Troop 441
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Landes Center Room 415-416 Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Room 409
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 6PM
Monday, September 11 Jumpbunch (ages 3-5)
Landes Center
2:15PM
Tuesday, September 12 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg Stroller Fitness Class B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Jumpbunch Mini (age 2) Explorers! Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Room Landes Center Chapel Parlor Chapel Landes Center Calvin Center Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 12:10PM 4PM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, September 13 Presbyterian Women Circle-Lydia Valley Day School Chapel Presbyterian Women Circle-Sarah Memorial-Richard Funk Sportball Valley Ringers Rehearsal The Marriage Course Youth Choir Grief Support The Reformation Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Chapel Room 409 Chapel Landes Center Bell Room Calvin Center Choir Room Chapel Parlor Fireside Room Choir Room
9:30AM 11:15AM 12PM 1PM 2PM 5:30PM 6PM 6:15PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, September 14 Men’s Basketball Stroller Fitness Class Martial Arts
Landes Center Landes Center Calvin Center
6:30AM 9AM 4:30PM
Friday, September 15 Women's Bible Study Line Dance Tumble Masters (age 2-3) Tumble Masters (age 3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Basement Room 409 Room 409 Landes Center
9AM 10AM 12:15PM 2:15PM 7:30PM
Saturday, September 16 American Cancer Society Training NAMI Family 2 Family
Landes Center Calvin Center
8AM 10AM
Sunday, September 17 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.) 50s-60s Community Group Worship Take-It-Home- Read your Bible (3rd grade) 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Youth Room Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Room 415-416 Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:25AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM