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God is at work in people's lives at VPC.
It can be challenging to remember to give to support God's work at VPC. Visit the website to give a one-time gift, or create a reoccurring donation monthly, weekly, or whenever you like.
A church community is woven together through the journeys our lives take. Listen and be inspired by these stories!
Update But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Oh Lord our God, as for all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you….And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you. -1 Chronicles 29:14ff
A big thank you to the 280 families and individuals and the VPC Foundation that have committed $8.6 million toward the $10.2 million goal! An additional pledge of $500,000 has been promised to finish the campaign if $1.1 million can be raised to get us to $9.7M. Are you still considering a gift or pledge (payable over three years)? In April renovations will begin, and several important components, including Children’s and Student classrooms still need funding. The ability to complete all of Phase One renovations at once will potentially save more than $150,000 through work-site efficiencies. Please make your gift or pledge as soon as possible and join in what God is doing at VPC!
Hosted by VPC Men's Ministry Saturday, January 26 8AM, VPC Campus Learn more and volunteer: chrisw@vpc.church Work with the VPC ground crew to beautify the campus (paint, clean, landscape). Your efforts save our Facilities team countless hours and lowers the cost of needed landscaping.
Book Study - The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves Wednesdays, January 16-February 20 6-7PM, Room 419, Free Book available in class 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.
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Lyn Ambrose, Lynn Black, Pat Ciccone, Helen Farmin, Lester Goss, 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
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Gloria Diefenderfer, Bonnie Domaz, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, 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
New Baby
Congratulations to proud grandparents, Kathy and Jim Arner, on the birth of their grandson, Quinn Lawrence Hollenbeck.
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.
week of January 20, 2019
Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Like King David’s words to the assembly of Israelites as they consecrated their gifts that would support the building of a new temple of the Lord, I am amazed at God’s generosity and the generosity of so many at VPC as we embark on renewing our campus! We are very close to completing the fundraising goal for A New Heart for the Valley.
Campus Cleanup
Valley Presbyterian Church
Faithful Life takes faith.
Please visit vpc.church/anewheart for FAQ’s, videos, renderings, and pledge information. You can also contact me at keithk@vpc.church or 480-991-6424 ext. 165. -Keith Kerber
VPC News
Community Wednesdays Classes have started, but it's not too late to join!
Church Office Closed
Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
vpc.church/oasis
Annual Congregational Dinner & Meeting Tuesday, January 29, Landes Center, 6PM dinner, 6:45PM meeting Dinner Ticket: $13, on sale Sundays on the patios, in Church office, or online: vpc.church 2019 "Per Capita" $36.25 per member In the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), each church pays a predetermined amount, determined by church membership, to bring leaders together and serve the denomination. VPC covers the $36.25 per member, but reimbursements coming in designated “Per Capita” allows us to support other areas of ministry.
2019 Day of Discipleship Featuring author and Professor Dr. Terry Hargrave Saturday, February 2 8:30AM-1PM, Free, Landes Center
VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of December 31, 2018
Income $2,265,947 Expenses $2,258,720 For a more detailed update, check out the latest edition of the Valley Vine, online: vpc.church/vine or contact Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 112
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.
Who We Are: Valley Presbyterian Foundation 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
It takes willing and dedicated hearts to help a church fulfill its God-given purpose. It takes people dedicated to being a church where Jesus Christ transforms lives. It also takes people with foresight and expertise. VPC is fortunate to have a Foundation that helps different ministry areas throughout the year and also has an eye toward the future. This Sunday we have the opportunity to learn more about the Valley Presbyterian Foundation and how you can be a part of the work they do for VPC. Save the date for the annual Foundation Dinner, coming in March! Havana Nights: Foundation Dinner, Friday, March 29, 6PM, Arizona Country Club Tickets on sale soon!
Want to learn more about what’s going on at VPC?
Saturday, February 2, 8:30AM-1PM, Free Landes Center (Breakfast & lunch provided) Sign up online: vpc.church/classes
*Childcare available by reservation: nursery@vpc.church
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
AUTISM AND THE FAMILY SYSTEM WORKSHOP Hosted by Dr. Brie Turns, LAMFT Saturday, February 2 9-11:30AM, Fireside Room Register online: vpc.church/care *Childcare available (indicate if your child has special needs) This workshop will address common themes parents face while raising a child with autism. Dr. Brie Turns has published over a dozen articles and book chapters regarding raising a child with autism.
Sunday, February 24 One Worship Service: 9:30AM, Sanctuary Festival: 10:30AM, Sanctuary Plaza Scottsdale & Paradise Valley for Africa is a day when we come together to highlight the positive and lasting effects VPC has seen in the towns and people of Malawi, Africa, one of the world’s least developed countries.
MOPS Friday Gathering January 25 9-11:30AM, Landes Center Register today: vpc.church/mops $60 only for the spring MOPS Leaders: Katie French & Megan Nesvig: mops@vpc.church MOPS is an international ministry dedicated to the message that “mothering matters.” Come rest and relax with other moms like you.
Girl's Night In Annual Congregational Dinner & Meeting Tuesday, January 29, Landes Center 6PM dinner, 6:45PM meeting Dinner Ticket: $13, on sale Sundays on the patios, in Church office, or online: vpc.church 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.
A Chick Flick, Chick-Fil-A, & Chocolate* Saturday, February 9, 4-6PM Upstairs Youth Ministry Room, Free Sign up online: vpc.church/women childcare available Take an evening and relax with great people, good food, and a fun movie. This is a great event to invite friends, everyone is welcome!
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
Tuesday, January 22 Cooks' Tour Crafters Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Painting Class Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Chapel Parlor Chapel Room 419 Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 1PM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, January 23 Valley Day School Chapel Presbyterian Women Luncheon Oasis Food Truck 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 Holy Yoga Oasis Student Midweek (High School) Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Chapel Landes Center Fountain Patio Nursery Calvin Center Landes Center Room 415-416 Room 419 Crossing 104 Chapel Room 409 Landes Center Choir Room
11:15AM 11:30AM 5:15PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, January 24 Men’s Basketball Stephen Ministry Training Stephen Ministry Meeting Sages Community Group-Card Making Kids in the Kitchen The Purpose Driven Life Class Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center Calvin Center Calvin Center Fireside Room Landes Kitchen Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 8:30AM 11:30AM 1PM 2PM 2:30PM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Friday, January 25 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Memorial-Scott Spangler Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Sanctuary Chapel
9AM 10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, January 26 Men's Ministy Campus Cleanup Cooks' Tour Drop Off Family Promise Luncheon
Campus Wide Back Door Landes Landes Center
8AM 9AM 11AM
Sunday, January 27 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) 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 Youth New Member Class Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Inquirer Class
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 415-416 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 12PM
Monday, January 21 Church Office Closed - MLK, Jr. Day
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.
2019 Day of Discipleship* Featuring author and Professor Dr. Terry Hargrave
Calendar of Events
Learn more about each class and register:
vpc.church/oasis
*Childcare is available for all Wednesdays night Oasis classes (Reserve when you register)
Classes have started, but it's not too late to join! • The Art of Marriage
• Holy Yoga
• The ALPHA Course
• Book Study - The Soul of Shame: Retelling the
• Into the Wardrobe: The Story, Works, and Theology of C.S. Lewis, Part 1
Stories We Believe About Ourselves • Oasis Kids! (for kids K-5th grade)
• Women's Bible Study: Battlefield of the Mind • Oasis Students (Middle & High School)