Previous Sermons
Fall Ministry Brochures available!
vpc.church/watch 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.
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Ministry Brochure September-December 2017 Get yours today outside each Worship Center or online: vpc.church
Hope for healing
VPC Mental Health Team
WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 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
Day of Prayer September 10, 2017 During September 8-10, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention invites faith communities across the nation to pray for those whose lives have been touched by suicide. Many families at VPC have been faced with the devastating consequences of suicide? Join us as we pray for those who are hurting from loss or struggling with thoughts of suicide or hopelessness.
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, 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
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 Barbara Matia.
Provide a Warm Welcome
Cooks' Tour Planning Meeting
FOCUS
valley presbyterian church week of September 3, 2017
Adventures in Lifelong Learning™ VPC Ambassador Training Luncheon
Kickoff Planning Meeting September 8, 9AM, Calvin Center Co-chairs: Wandie Hulick, 602-316-3372 Jeanne Campo: 480-994-4116
Do you attend VPC regularly and feel you are being called to serve? Be a VPC Ambassador and receive an EU class free!
All Leaders please attend.
September 9, 11:30AM-1PM Fireside Room, Free Sign up: Shelby 480-991-6424 ext. 164
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.
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. Church office will be closed tomorrow, September 4 Labor Day holiday
NEW SERMON SERIES Begins September 10
MOUNTAINS & VALLEYS
11:45AM Worship Service Returns Next Sunday, September 10 The 11:45AM Worship Service will return from summer break. 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, email Katrina Carney: katrinac@vpc.church.
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, Sept. 16, 8-11AM Orange Tree Golf Resort
2017 MEN'S RETREAT
September 29-October 1 UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ
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.
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.
Live with “grit and gratitude"
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 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.
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.
Calendar of Events
Who We Are: Joy of Choir Why we are here
Sunday, September 3 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship 70s+ Community Group
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
Mothers of Preschoolers!
Friday, September 8, 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
Time to sing!
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!
TIFFANY PONDELIK Valley Presbyterian Church loves music. From soaring vocals in the Chapel to the Sanctuary pipe organ's resonance to melodic driving acoustic guitar in the Landes Center, music is one of the primary ways we worship and glorify God. As the Fall begins, do you have a song in your heart that you long to share? The Chancel Choir begins rehearsals this week. Being a part of the Chancel Choir has been a blessing to Tiffany Pondelik, who grew up at VPC and has been singing all her life. This Sunday at 9 & 10:30AM worship we'll hear Tiffany talk about the importance of music as a part of her relationship with her church and Jesus Christ. CHANCEL CHOIR Rehearsal: Wednesdays starting September 6, 7:30PM, Choir Room Sings most Sundays at the 9AM
VALLEY RINGERS HANDBELL CHOIR Wednesdays starting September 13 5:30-6:30PM, Bell Room Plays at various at the 9AM Worship Service
Celebrating 500 years
Connect with your spouse
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
Parent & Student Small Group
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
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.
Strengthening Lives
Presbyterian Women Luncheon Wednesday, September 27 11:30AM, Landes Center, Cost: $10 RSVP to: 480-991-6424 by September 22 Enjoy lunch and inspiring speaker, Michelle Lopez, Crisis Intervention Specialist Scottsdale Police Dept., Domestic Violence. PW of the Presbytery Fall Gathering Saturday, September 30, VPC Campus Contact Wandie Hulick, wild4uofa@aol.com Volunteers needed to serve, contact Wandie.
Family Worship No Sunday School
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM
Tuesday, September 5 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg Stroller Fitness Class B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Jumpbunch Mini Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Room Landes Center Chapel Parlor Chapel Landes Center Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 12:10PM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, September 6 Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Valley Day School Chapel Sportball The Marriage Course Session Youth Choir Grief Support The Reformation Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Chapel Landes Center Calvin Center Fireside Room Choir Room Chapel Parlor Room 409 Choir Room
9AM 11:15AM 2PM 6PM 6PM 6:15PM 6:30PM 6:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, September 7 Men’s Basketball Stroller Fitness Class 70s+ Community Group-Mexican Train Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center Landes Center Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 9AM 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Friday, September 8 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Line Dance Tumble Masters (age 2-3) Tumble Masters (age 3-5) Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 10AM 12:15PM 2:15PM 7:30PM
Saturday, September 9 NAMI Family 2 Family Encore University Ambassador Training
Calvin Center Fireside Room
10AM 11:30AM
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) 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 Room 409
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 6PM
Monday, September 4 Labor Day-Church Office closed