Adventures in Learning
Read about every class and sign up: vpc.church/classes • Classes are free, and open to adults of all ages • Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome • RSVPs are greatly appreciated • Childcare not available
Save the date!
SALE April White Elephant
Check out these great upcoming opportunities: Martin Luther Study
With William McKee Tuesdays, January 28-March 3 3-4PM, Room 415/416
Valley Presbyterian Foundation Dinner: A Night at the Movies Friday, March 27, 2020 vpc.church/foundation
Have fun while learning some handbell basics! Ringing bells is a unique skill that can be easily learned and keeps your mind sharp. Ability to read music is a plus, but not a necessity. Learning to play handbells helps you learn to read music.
Martin Luther lived in a time of change as society emerged from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance. We'll discuss how his life changed as guided by his conscience, including his involvement in the Protestant Reformation.
VPF is excited to once again host the Annual Foundation Dinner. Please save the date and look for more details to come! Proceeds raised benefit VPC campus and ministries. Learn more contact our Foundation office. Volunteers needed.
VPC News
Friday, April 3 & Saturday, April 4 Spring Sale White Elephant collections: Saturdays, 9-11AM, Landes Back Door Contact Jan Cooper: 602-741-1717 or Kathy Arner: 602-992-3454 We are collecting items on Saturdays only. If closed, please leave no items!! Contact Jan or Kathy to schedule other drop off times. Items we are collecting are to be in good and usable condition. Accepting clothing, shoes, purses, small appliances and kitchen ware, and holiday items. No furniture please. Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Alzheimer's Support Group 2nd & 4th Wednesdays through May 27 10-11:30AM, Chapel Room 602 Facilitators: Craig & Hope Boutte Register: vpc.church/care Do you feel overwhelmed caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s and would love to meet others on the same journey? This support group brings people together and provides an opportunity to share experiences, hopes, and frustrations in a safe setting. Find encouragement and insight from others who are walking alongside a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
Care & Support
RESPONDING TO TRAUMA, ADDICTION, & MENTAL ILLNESS Building the Resilient Church Conference Thursday, February 6, 8:30AM-4PM Pure Heart Church 14240 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, AZ Cost: $25, Registration online: pureheart.org/resilient Learn how the church can equip those affected by trauma, addiction, and mental illness to be a part of the solution to build a thriving and resilient church. Community experts will address each issue and equip pastors and church leaders to respond with the best and most appropriate care to those in their church.
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Sharon Arendt, Sandra Gerlach, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Alan Hartley, Kathy Hazslip, Millie Homan, Jo Ann Jones, David Joynt, Carol Kunselman, Margaret Kurtz, Beverly Lentz, Dick Lockwood, Carole Marr, Larry McGregor, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Bob Rufenacht, Nancy Savoy, Rodrigo Silva, Bob Small, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Bonnie Domaz, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Ginny Groom, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, David Horton, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Beverly Kronsnoble, Sue Larson, Jim Lawrence, Jim Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Roy States, Bette Vyskocil, 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 Richard Harrer.
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 26, 2020
SALE
Ringing Bells for Fun! With Jennifer Hamm Thursday, January 30 10-11:30AM, Room 415/416
6-7,
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church
Sunday, February 9, 10AM (following 9AM service), Landes Center Join us following the meeting for a special congregational reception celebration on the Landes Patio VPC has commonly held our Annual Congregational Meeting on a Tuesday evening. We're excited to move this time to a Sunday morning to be able to involve more of the community! The meeting will be held to vote on Pastor Terms of Call, various financial officers, and the following: Elect Ron Norris as a Trustee of the Foundation, class of 2021.
SERMON SERIES Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
Annual
Congregational Meeting
Elect the following slate for the All Church Nominating Committee of 2020: Kay Keck, Chair Doug Peterson, Vice-Chair Matt Voris, Deacon Representative Mary Artigue
Rick Brammer Kay Harvey Miles Pondelik
Sunday, February 9, 10AM (following 9AM service) Join us following the meeting for a special congregational reception celebration on the Landes Patio.
Nursery location during construction
Room 409 During Phase II construction, the nursery, for kids 0-2, has been moved to Room 409.
VPC Recycles! We need your help.
VPC has recently revamped our recycling program to be more intentional and effective about how we deal with the waste we generate. Around campus you'll see blue bins, please use them as needed! Here is a list of items we are able and unable to recycle: Free to recycle Do not use for Computer/Office Paper Plastic of any kind Flyers/Paper Handouts Paper Cups or Plates Catalogs/Phone Books Napkins Broken down Cardboard Boxes Anything with food on it Newspaper Metal/Aluminum
Family Workshop with Dr. John Trent
Wednesday, January 29, 6-7:30PM, Chapel Register: vpc.church/oasis
VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of December 31, 2019 Income $2,283,353 Expenses $2,258,494 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
Valley Presbyterian Church
6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Chris D. Woodard, Travis W. Kingma
Sip & Social Justice A Women's Ministry Event With the Arouet Foundation: Helping Women Transition from the Correctional System February 6, 6-8:30PM, Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar Register: vpc.church/women
Belong
VPC is a place where you can
We're glad you are here today! 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. New to VPC? Welcome! We want to know what VPC can do for you. First Step Cards are available in all worship centers. Feel free to fill it out, drop it in an offering tray, or give it to a volunteer at the Welcome Center. Want to join our growing community? You can join today! If this is your first time at VPC or you've been coming for months and are moved to join our church, a Pastor and a church leader will be available after worship to talk and pray with you. If you’re here with kids, We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids: Nursery: Sunday School: If your kids stay in worship, check (Infants-2 years) 3 years-5th grade out the worship activity cart in 8:45-11:45AM 9:15-10 & 11-11:45AM each worship center.
Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church
Who We Are: Strong Families
“Every child, in every home, deserves to have at least ONE person in their life who is CRAZY about them. The Blessing is a biblical tool that can help YOU communicate unconditional love as an unshakable foundation for HEALTH and wholeness – without spoiling or giving false praise to a child that crumbles as they face the challenges and hurts in real-life.” - DR. JOHN TRENT ON, “WHAT IS THE BLESSING?”
Strong Families: The Blessing/2-Degree Difference in Parenting
With Dr. John Trent & Kari Trent Stageberg, Wednesday, January 29, 6-7:30PM, Chapel From Dr. Trent’s Strong Families, they are committed to helping families grow stronger. Dr. Trent is co-author of The Blessing, frequent guest of Focus on the Family. Kari has a compelling story of her own, and together they will speak on passing the blessing on to our families and the impact of the two-degree difference in parenting.
Sip & Social Justice Sip & Social Justice: Transitioning from the Correctional System Featuring a guest speaker from the Arouet Foundation February 6, 6-8:30PM, Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar (8220 North Hayden Road) Cost: $25 (includes dinner), Register online vpc.church/women
Join us as we learn to understand the challenges women transitioning out of the correctional system face, how their struggles affect the wider community, and what Arouet is doing to facilitate their successful re-entry into society. As a result, we hope members of our community will be more educated about local social justice issues and feel compelled to get involved.
Women MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Friday, January 24, February 7 & 21 9-11AM, Room 415-416, $60 January-May 2020 Leaders: Katie French & Megan Nesvig Register for MOPS: vpc.church/mops MOPS is an international ministry dedicated to the message that “mothering matters.” Our MOPS group is open to moms throughout the community, whether or not they attend VPC.
IF: THE GATHERING, IF: VPC
Turn off all the noise, get into the Word, experience powerful teaching, dive into authentic conversations, worship Jesus, and hear stories that will compel you to take your next steps towards life and peace. Join thousands of women worldwide who attend the IF: Gathering 2020 as we live-stream the conference onto our campus! We are so excited to host our first IF:VPC Gathering, where we will be watching and hearing dynamic speakers such as Jennie Allen, Jada Edwards, Beth Moore and others. Invite your friends! We can't wait to spend a day together centering our hearts on Jesus and growing together in community. Includes a continental breakfast and delicious lunch.
Take this opportunity to build relationships with other women and strengthen your relationship with God. Each chapter of the book covers an attribute of God.
Men
Women's Retreat Live-Stream Conference Saturday, February 29, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Room 415-416, Cost: $30
Women's Bible Study: In His Image by Jen Wildin, Facilitator: Jeanine Nesvig Fridays, 9:30-11AM, Room 415/416 January 31, February 14 & 28
Men's Small Group Study Wednesdays through April 1 6-7:30PM, Room 412
Third Tuesday of the Month Breakfast February 18, 6:30AM, Crossing 104 RSVP by Sunday prior, vpc.church/men
This study will be cover the Nine Attributes of a Man, by Vince Miller. This will be a great study to come alongside each other, deepen our faith, and consider how to be the best men we can be to our friends, family, and coworkers.
All men are invited! We will hear testimonies from each other and will focus in a monthly topic. This is a great time to connect with other men.
Calendar of Events Sunday, January 26 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Boomers Community Group Youth New Members Class Parents of New Members Class Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Sages Community Group Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Crossing 104 Youth Room Room 415-416 Room 417 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Library Landes Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 10AM 10:45AM 10:45PM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM
Monday, January 27 Valley Day School (VDS) VDS Pony Picture Day
Day School Rooms Landes Patio
9AM 9AM
Tuesday, January 28 Valley Day School (VDS) VDS Pony Picture Day Crafters Mah Jongg Bridge Chair Yoga AIL-Martin Luther Study Pickleball Session Boy Scout Troop 441
Day School Rooms Landes Patio Chapel Conf. Room Room 411 Library Room 415-416 Room 415-416 Landes Center Room 415-416 Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 11AM 3PM 4:30PM 6PM 7PM
Wednesday, January 29 Valley Day School (VDS) Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-2 y.o.) Oasis Minis Oasis Kids! Family Workshop NAMI Family to Family Living with Alzheimers-Middle Stage Oasis Women's Holy Yoga Oasis Men's Ministry Study Oasis Mere Christianity-C.S. Lewis Study Oasis High School Homework Room Oasis Middle School Homework Room Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Day School Rooms Circle Driveway Nursery Room 404 Room 415-416 Chapel Crossing 104 Library Room 411 Room 412 Youth Room Admin. Room Youth Room Room 419
9AM 5:15PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, January 30 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) AIL-Joy to the World! Ringing Bells for Fun VDS Rodeo Cookout Sages Community Group-Card Making Pickleball
Landes Center Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Landes Patio Library Landes Center
6:30PM 9AM 10AM 11:30AM 1PM 4:30PM
Friday, January 31 Valley Day School (VDS) Women's Bible Study Line Dance VDS Rodeo Cookout Alcoholics Anonymous
Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Patio Landes Center
9AM 9AM 10AM 11:30AM 7:30PM
Saturday, February 1 Cooks' Tour Spring Sale Drop Off
Back of Landes Lot
9AM
Sunday,February 2 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Boomers Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Sages Community Group Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Crossing 104 Youth Room Room 415-416 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Library Landes Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 10AM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM