FOCUS
SALE April White Elephant
6-7,
SALE
Presbyterian Women Luncheon & Speaker Wednesday, January 23 11:30AM, Cost $10 RSVP: Church Office or Ruth Brannan: 480-945-6802 by January 18
Friday, April 5 & Saturday, April 6
Speaker: Jeff Kida, Photography Editor at Arizona Highways magazine
We collect gently used clothing, household items, books, games, linens, and office items. No furniture, please. We also need help receiving and sorting donations.
Jeff will talk about 100 years of Grand Canyon National Park.
Spring Sale White Elephant collections: Saturdays, 9-11AM, Landes Back Door Contact Jan Cooper: 602-741-1717 or Kathy Arner: 602-992-3454
Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.
VPC'S MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
DO YOU LOVE TO QUILT? Make a difference for our young families If you love to quilt, regardless of skill, the Quilting Ministry is for you! Our mission is to prepare quilts for the children we baptize and present to them on their baptism day. In order to continue this amazing and memorable ministry we need you, your love for quilting, and your love for our children. If you want to be a part of the Quilting Ministry call or email Pastor Dave Turner. 480-991-6424 ext. 121, davidt@vpc.church
Care & Support
vpc.church/mentalhealth NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM St. Patrick Catholic Community 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale Living Grace Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6-8PM Oasis Community Church 15014 N. 56th St., Scottsdale Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: (602) 222-9444 Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com or (713) 203-5544
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Lyn Ambrose, Lynn Black, Pat Ciccone, Gloria Diefenderfer, Helen Farmin, Gary Green, John Hale, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Kay Koeb, Carl Lauer, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Dee Melde, Dorothy Nern, Julie Rist, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius, Anna Wyatt
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Bonnie Domaz, Linda Dunlevie, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Lester Goss, Corenthel Green, Ginny Groom, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Beryl Hassig, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Heather Kirk, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, John Mueller, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Mary Strasser, Virginia Tatum, Helen Wolfe For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Norma Jean Garity, and Greg Azeltine (Susan Rae's husband).
Prayer Chain: 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.
Valley Presbyterian Church week of January 13, 2019
Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Faithful Life takes faith.
Find daily inspiration with Pastor Joynt's Devotionals READ PASTOR JOYNT'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL! To coincide with each sermon series, David writes daily devotionals that expand on the ideas and inspiration of each Sunday's sermon. Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo Here's an excerpt from today's devotional: TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Faith Receives SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019 1 CORINTHIANS 12:9 | To another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:13 | And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. Diogenes Allen, Christian philosopher and theologian, defines faith as “the ability to receive the good that God wants to give you.” Isn’t that exciting? Have you ever stopped to consider the wonderful goods God wants to give you? As we look at those this week, remember that faith, or the ability to receive God’s many graces, is itself a gift. 1 Corinthians 12 is a descriptive list of spiritual gifts bestowed by the Spirit. The famous “wedding passage,” 1 Corinthians 13, describes agape love as the greatest and most essential gift, and concludes with the abiding quality of faith, hope, and love, which are eternal. God wants to give all of us deeper, stronger faith. Do you pray for stronger faith?
Faithful
Life takes faith. New series starts today!
Community Wednesdays Returns January 16, 2019
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Do you have an ability to receive God’s gifts?
VPC News
2019 Offering Envelopes
Offering envelopes were mailed on December 21, 2018. Many who requested envelopes have received them, however some have not been delivered. We hope that all will be delivered over the next several days. In the meantime, you can use a pew envelope or submit your check and receive proper credit. We apologize for the delay.
2019 Day of Discipleship Featuring author and Professor Dr. Terry Hargrave Saturday, February 2 8:30AM-1PM, Free, Landes Center
Church Office Closed
Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Sign up online: vpc.church/classes
Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto, Travis Kingma
Inquirer Class
INQUIRER CLASS
Sunday, January 27 Noon, Fireside Room Sign up to join our community! vpc.church/inquirerclass
Welcome to VPC New to VPC? We’re glad you’re here! Let us know about you by filling out the Friendship Pad. 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 through high school: Nursery: Infants-2 years 8:45-11:45AM Sunday School: 3 years-5th grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM Student Gathering: Middle & High School 9AM, Landes Basement If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.
2019 Day of Discipleship* Featuring author and Professor Dr. Terry Hargrave Saturday, February 2, 8:30AM-1PM, Free Landes Center (Breakfast & lunch provided) Sign up online: vpc.church/classes How do we grow and sustain healthy relationships within and outside of the church community? Dr. Hargrave, will help walk us through ways to create meaningful relationships where you can be open and inviting about your faith. *Childcare: nursery@vpc.church
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.
Who We Are: Autism Workshop AUTISM AND THE FAMILY SYSTEM
Saturday, February 2, 9-11:30AM Valley Presbyterian Church, Fireside Room Led by Dr. Brie Turns, Ph.D., LAMFT A free workshop for families who need support. Childcare available.* Learn more, register for this workshop, and reserve childcare:
Get connected at VPC Want to learn more about what’s going on at VPC? Grab a Ministry Brochure, visit 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
Inquirer Class Join our growing community! Sunday, January 27, Noon Fireside Room Register: vpc.church/inquirerclass Contact: Jane Russell jalaru4@cox.net, 602-694-1186 Is it time for you to make a commitment and become a member of VPC? We welcome you to come learn more about how our community can serve you. Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church
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*Childcare available for children (3 months-10years), please indicate if your child has special needs. Childcare reservations must be made by Tuesday, January 29. Throughout the Valley there are a number of resources to support the needs of children across the autism spectrum, but there are few resources available to support the entire family. This workshop, open to everyone, offers support for the family who has a child with autism. The workshop will focus on four main areas: How to manage loneliness - Finding joy and maintaining hope Managing sibling relationships - Being a Godly parent
explore life faith meaning
Into the Wardrobe: The Story, Works, and Theology of C.S. Lewis, Part 1
THE ALPHA COURSE Watch our stories alphausa.org/stories
Wednesdays, January 16-March 20 6-8PM, Room 415/416, Free Sign up online: vpc.church/oasis Over 29 million people around the world have taken Alpha in the last 30 years! For the curious, this is a comfortable and safe place to learn more about Christianity and ask questions. The evening includes a meal, a DVD lesson, and small group discussion. Join us and bring a friend!
With Dr. Grayson Carter, former editor-inchief of the C.S. Lewis Journal Wednesdays, January 16-February 27 6-7PM, Chapel, Free Sign up online: vpc.church/oasis Join Dr. Carter for a close-up look into the story, works, and theology of C.S. Lewis. The late author and theologian has greatly affected how we think about Christianity in a modern world.
The
Art
of Marriage Annual Congregational Dinner & Meeting Tuesday, January 29, Landes Center 6PM dinner, 6:45PM meeting Dinner Ticket: $13, on sale in Church office or online: vpc.church
Women's Bible Study Battlefield of the Mind* Begins Friday, January 18, 9-10:30AM Room 415/416 Free (purchase the book) Sign up online: vpc.church/women
Join us as we celebrate God’s work at VPC in 2018! During this year of blessing you shared Christ’s love with thousands, touched the hearts of children, fed, clothed, and witnessed to people in need.
Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyers is a step by step plan in how to face the spiritual and emotional battles of the mind, learning what it means to “take every thought captive for Christ.”
Wednesdays, January 16-February 20 6-7:30PM, Room 412, Free Sign up online: vpc.church/oasis This class is full of biblically-centered teaching and real-life stories to highlight the challenges and the beauty of God’s design for marriage. Spend together as a couple and explore the unique way God has made you for each other!
Book Study - The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves Wednesdays, January 16-February 20 6-7PM, Room 419, Free (purchase the book) Registration online: vpc.church/mentalhealth Shame affects our lives, seeks to destroy our identity in Christ and replace it with a damaged version of ourselves. This class will help overcome the shame in your life.
*Childcare is available for all Wednesdays night Oasis classes (Reserve when you register)*
Calendar of Events Sunday, January 13 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM
Tuesday, January 15 Men's Breakfast Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Painting Class Boy Scout Troop 441
Fireside Room Calvin Center Fireside Chapel Parlor Chapel Room 419 Landes Center
6:30AM 9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 1PM 7PM
Wednesday, January 16 Valley Day School Chapel Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.) Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Oasis Student Midweek (Middle School) ALPHA Course MHM-The Soul of Shame Book Study The Art of Marriage The Story, Works, and Theology of C.S. Lewis, Part 1 Women's Bible Study Women's Holy Yoga Oasis Student Midweek (High School) Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Chapel Nursery Calvin Center Landes Center Room 415-416 Room 419 Room 412 Chapel Room 411 Room 409 Landes Center Choir Room
11:15AM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, January 17 Men’s Basketball Stephen Ministry Training Kids in the Kitchen The Purpose Driven Life Class Martial Arts Voyagers Community Group
Landes Center Fireside Room Landes Kitchen Calvin Center Calvin Center Fireside Room
6:30AM 8:30AM 2PM 2:30PM 4:30PM 5:30PM
Friday, January 18 Women's Bible Study
Room 415-416
9AM
Saturday, January 19 Cooks' Tour Drop Off
Back Door Landes
9AM
Sunday, January 20 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Focus on the Valley Presbyterian Foundation Worship Student Gathering (Middle & High School) Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery All Patios Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM
Monday, January 14