FOCUS
Daytime Classes vpc.church/classes
Classes have started. VPC is offering a wide variety of classes open to anyone who is interested. Get more details at vpc.church/classes. Speed Spanish I Putin & Russia Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-11AM, Room 412, $70 Tuesday, 6-7:30PM, Calvin Center Wednesday, 9:30-10:50AM, Room 415/416 Tai Chi Balance & Stress Prevention FREE (same class offered on two days) Tuesday/Thursday, 11:15AM-12:15PM Instructor: Art Humble Room 415/416, $69 Strange Stories: The Book of Judges Spanish Intermediate I Wednesday, 11-11:50AM, Room 409, FREE Tuesday/Thursday, 1-2:30PM, Room 412, $70 Instructor: Rev. Kelly Nieto Napkin Folding: October 9 Tuesdays, 2:45-4PM, Room 409, FREE Instructor: Bob duPuis
14th Annual NAMI Walk Saturday, October 20, 9:15AM, State Capital Registration 8:30AM, namivalleywalk.org Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 713-203-5544 Our Mental Health Ministry Team, The North Valley Walkers, would like you to join them to raise support to host education programs, facilitate support groups, offer training, and advocate for services for millions of Americans living with mental illness.
All are welcome! You’re never too young or old to have your heart and blood pressure screened. Representatives from the Anthony Bates Foundation (ABF) will be on campus Sunday, October 7 to make appointments and answer any questions.
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Mimmo Brigandi, Helen Farmin, Brian Fisher, Rick Glady, Gary Green, Phil Green, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Lois Lynne Mathisen, Larry McGregor, Dorothy Nern, Judy Owens, Nancy Sumner, Don Swanson, Kiki Swanson, Ellie Van Denburgh, Kotzie Wheeler, 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, Mary Corbin, Bonnie Domaz, Lester Goss, Lorraine & Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Norma Jean Garity, Corenthel Green, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Millie Homan, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Heather Kirk, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Martha Sarchett, Mary Strasser, Virginia Tatum, Bette & DiAnne Vyskocil 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 Emily Carroll, and to Suzi Provenche on the loss of her mother.
week of September 30, 2018
vpc.church/anewheart There are many reasons to support A New Heart for the Valley. Hear VPC members explain why in their own words. I think what excites us most about the renovation for Valley Presbyterian Church is merging the old with the new. It symbolizes a rebirth of our church but yet recognizes the longstanding traditions that VPC possesses. Additionally, it also signifies the commitment that VPC has to not only our church congregation but the community at large as the new plans definitely will be more engaging and welcoming for our community.
Saving Memorable Moments Wednesday, 2-3:20PM, Room 414, FREE Instructor: Kiki Swanson
Heart & Blood Pressure Screening Thursday, October 18, 1-7PM Room 409, Appointment required David Turner: davidt@vpc.church
Valley Presbyterian Church
We love VPC! We were married here and have raised our two daughters up in the church. They went to the Valley Day School and attended Sunday school. They now are “big kids” and active members in the youth group. We have experienced first hand the love and support of this church at every point in our lives and we are honored to give back to our church to continue this legacy for other families in years/decades to come. ~Kristen and Tony Will Update: More than 225 VPC families and individuals have now pledged more than $8 million to A New Heart for the Valley! We are 80% of the way to our goal. The VPC Session has approved a motion to begin construction on the top three components of the project: the Sanctuary, Fireside Café, and Fellowship Plaza. See the Valley Vine for a more extensive update.
What are our basic needs? What are your current desires? Which do you think about more?
Volume 3 Devotionals available Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS
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Make your pledge of support today in order to ensure that other components of A New Heart for the Valley can be completed all at once. Visit vpc.church/anewheart to see renderings of project components, find out answers to Frequently Asked Questions, or make your pledge. Anonymous? Several people have notified us that they did not see their name included in the list of A New Heart for the Valley donors in the FOCUS last Sunday. If you have made a gift or pledge and did not see your name and did not intend to remain anonymous, please notify Keith Kerber. Questions about giving or the project? Contact Keith Kerber: 602-991-6424 ext. 165, keithk@vpc.church
VPC News
VPC COMMUNITY WORSHIP CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Sunday, October 21, 9:30AM, Sanctuary
Congregational Meeting- Sunday, October 21, 10:30AM Session has called a this meeting to elect Elders, Deacons, and Trustees for the class of 2021.
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
TRUNK OR TREAT
Sunday, October 28, 5-7PM Sign up to host a trunk: vpc.church/children