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Valley Presbyterian Church Ministry Brochure September-December 2018
Valley Presbyterian Church week of September 9, 2018
vpc.church/anewheart VPC Chancel Choir rehearsals resume Wednesdays, 7:30-9PM, Choir Room Danya Tiller: tillerdanya@yahoo.com 602-284-7892 This is a great time to join VPC's Chancel Choir, we are seeking new members! We are excited to welcome Danya Tiller, who will be working with the choir during Jennifer Hamm's maternity leave.
GriefShare® Wednesdays,1-2:30PM, Chapel Parlor Facilitator: Barbara Mardian This 13-week program is DVD and workbook based. Recovery comes from Christian hope, personal support, and emotional release. Grief Support Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15PM, Chapel Parlor Facilitator: Shirley Polk, MSN, LPC Provides support for suicide, drug overdose, death of a child, family-member alienation, divorce, and loss of a spouse.
In the coming weeks, we hope you’ll enjoy hearing from our members how they value VPC and have made a commitment to A New Heart for the Valley.
Get yours today in each worship center, front office, or online: vpc.church
Heart & Blood Pressure Screening Thursday, October 18, 1-7PM Room 409, Appointment required David Turner: davidt@vpc.church 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, September 16 and October 7 to make appointments and answer any questions.
Registration: vpc.church/care David Turner: davidt@vpc.church
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Mimmo Brigandi, Emily Carroll, Helen Farmin, Brian Fisher, Sandra Gerlach, Rick Glady, Gary Green, Harlen Helser, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Anne Joynt, Carl Lauer, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Lois Lynne Mathisen, Dorothy Nern, Judy Owens, Nancy Sumner, Don Swanson, Kiki Swanson, Ellie Van Denburgh, 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 Fercho, Donna Gardner, Norma Jean Garity, Corenthel Green, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Martha Sarchett, Tom Simpson, Mary Strasser
What excites you about the renovations associated with A New Heart for the Valley? The most significant intention is to create a Becky & Bill Bennett “center” of the campus instead of having our diverse demographics spread from one end of the campus to the other. A New Heart for the Valley is a great and wonderful goal but accomplishing a heart and central focus for our church campus and programs will be rewarding. What motivated you to give to A New Heart for the Valley? Valley Presbyterian Church has been my church since I married Bill in 2000. I accepted Christ through my experience with Young Life and developed my Christian roots there. However, it wasn’t until I joined VPC that I engaged my faith. I have stretched and grown my faith and developed meaningful relationships at VPC through participation as a Deacon, an Elder, and as Director of Encore. My Christian family is at VPC. I believe the new heart for VPC will help attract those who are searching and longing for a relationship with Christ. I want to help make that happen. -Becky Bennett
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 Howard Briggs, and Dottie Cober.
Volume 2 Devotionals available Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS
Will you join the more than 200 families like these (and our VPC Foundation) who have made total commitments of over $7,100,000? Make your gift or pledge to A New Heart for the Valley by September 25 in order to help our Session plan and budget the scope of the renovations. Pledges can be placed in offering plates, by phone to Kris Bahr, 480-991-6424 ext. 112, or online at vpc.church/anewheart.
Community Wednesdays starting September 12
vpc.church/oasis
Questions about giving or the project? Contact Keith Kerber: 602-991-6424 ext. 165, keithk@vpc.church
VPC News 11:45AM Worship Service update
On August 21, Session, by e-mail vote, unanimously approved a Worship Committee motion to discontinue the 11:45AM Sunday Worship Service. The Worship Committee and staff noted that it is challenging to justify the pastoral and music resources needed for the service given the average weekly attendance. Additionally, Pastoral staff loses the opportunity to meet, greet, and connect with members and visitors after the 10:30AM service when the 11:45AM begins. Finally, they mentioned that once the Sanctuary has been remodeled, it will be crucial for the congregation to concentrate its energy to grow the 9 and 10:30AM services. At that point, it becomes difficult to continue the 11:45AM service.
For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Prayer Chain
What happens when you are silent and listen to God? Do you have a peaceful place to pray?
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
Saturday, September 15, 9AM-4PM Orange Tree Golf Resort, Cost: $35 Speakers: Jess Parker & Nissa Moak Register: vpc.church/women
A New Way
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2018 VPC Men’s Retreat
Friday-Sunday, September 21-23 UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ, Cost: $135 Speaker: Rev. Jimmy Farley Sign up: vpc.church/men