FOCUS Women's Bible Study Battlefield of the Mind
Annual Congregational Dinner & Meeting
Wednesday, January 30, Chapel Conf. Room Friday, February 1, 9-10:30AM Room 415/416 Free (purchase the book) Sign up online: vpc.church/women Childcare available when you sign up
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
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.”
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.
VPC'S MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
You are not alone. 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
Building the Resilient Church Conference February 8, 8AM-5PM Pure Heart Church 14240 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, AZ Cost: $25, Registration online: pureheart.org/brcc2019 Learn how the church can impact those affected by trauma, addiction, and mental illness and 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.
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
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Scott Spangler.
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 27, 2019
Volume 2 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. Volume 2 Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo Here's an excerpt from today's devotional: “FAITH KNOWS”
JOHN 14:1-7 | “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
There is a substance to the faith, summarized in creeds and confessions. If we only had a numinous personal experience of faith, then it would be impossible to share it and to build community around it. When God entered the human story in the person of Jesus, he came as a Rabbi, a teacher. The gospels portray powerfully the way he helped and healed and the immense response of the crowds, but he frequently stopped doing deeds of power in order to preach and communicate. Truth questions and faith questions are always bound together when they involve a Lord who said, “I am the way and the truth and the life!” Is your faith a form of knowledge? Has your knowledge of God been growing in the last 12 months?
VPC News
How will you grow it in 2019?
Faithful Life takes faith.
2019 Day of Discipleship Featuring Fuller Serminary author and Professor Dr. Terry Hargrave Saturday, February 2 8:30AM-1PM, Free, Landes Center Sign up online: vpc.church/classes
Annual Congregational Dinner & Meeting Tuesday, January 29, Landes Center, 6PM dinner, 6:45PM meeting Dinner Ticket: $13, on sale today on the patio, 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.
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
Inquirer Class
INQUIRER CLASS
Today, January 27 Noon, Fireside Room Sign up to join our community! vpc.church/inquirerclass
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
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL DINNER & MEETING
Tuesday, January 29, Landes Center 6PM Dinner, 6:45PM Meeting
Who We Are: Day of Discipleship
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.
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 Want to learn more about what’s going on at VPC?
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.
Dr. Terry Hargrave
Saturday, February 2, 8:30AM-1PM, Landes Center Free (breakfast & lunch provided) Sign up online: vpc.church/classes *Childcare available
With Breakout sessions by: Dr. Terry Hargrave, Dr. Sharon Hargrave, and Pastor Joynt
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.
Dr. Terry Hargrave is nationally recognized for his pioneering work with intergenerational families and is the founder of Restoration Therapy. Dr. Hargrave has authored over 30 professional articles and thirteen books, he has presented nationally and internationally, and his work has been featured on ABC News, 20/20, Good Morning America, CBS Early Morning, and several national magazines and newspapers. This free event includes a presentation by Dr. Hargrave, fellowship over breakfast and lunch, and break-out sessions to explore “Building Relationships” in practical, deeper ways.
*Childcare available by reservation: nursery@vpc.church
Dr. Hargrave is the Evelyn and Frank Freed Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary
AUTISM AND THE FAMILY SYSTEM WORKSHOP Hosted by Dr. Brie Turns, LAMFT Sunday, February 24 One Worship Service: 9:30AM, Sanctuary Festival: 10:30AM, Sanctuary Plaza
Day of Discipleship 2019 Featuring Fuller Theological Seminary author & Professor
2018 Annual Report God is at work at VPC! In 2018, your church community fed the hungry, comforted those in need, cared for little children, and told others about Jesus. We sang, learned, taught, and were inspired by seeing God's presence at our church, throughout our community, and within each other.
Saturday, February 2 9-11:30AM, Fireside Room Register online: vpc.church/care *Childcare available (indicate if your child has special needs)
Take time to read the 2018 Annual Report. It helps to tell God's story at VPC over the past year. We're happy you're a part of this story, and look forward to what God will do in us and through us in 2019!
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.
*Additional written and financial reporting will be available at the Annual Congregational Dinner & Meeting on Tuesday, January 29
Inquirer Class Join our growing community! Today, 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
Girl's Night In 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!
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)
Calendar of Events 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) Youth New Member Lunch 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 Room 415-416 Fireside Room
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:30AM 12PM
Tuesday, January 29 Cooks' Tour Crafters Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Tai Chi Painting Class VPC Annual Meeting Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Chapel Parlor Room 415-416 Room 419 Landes Center Room 415-416
9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 1PM 6PM 7PM
Wednesday, January 30 Valley Day School Cookout 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 Bible Study Women's Holy Yoga Oasis Student Midweek (High School) Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Landes Patio Fountain Patio Nursery Calvin Center Landes Center Room 415-416 Room 419 Crossing 104 Chapel Chapel Conf. Room Room 409 Landes Center Choir Room
11:15AM 5:15PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, January 31 Men’s Basketball Valley Day School Cookout Tai Chi Kids in the Kitchen The Purpose Driven Life Class Martial Arts Pickleball All About Coffee
Landes Center Landes Patio Room 415-416 Landes Kitchen Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Calvin Center
6:30AM 11:15AM 11:15AM 2PM 2:30PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 6:30PM
Friday, February 1 Women's Bible Study Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Chapel
9AM 7:30PM
Saturday,February 2 Day of Discipleship Cooks' Tour Drop Off Autism and the Family System Workshop
Landes Center Back Door Landes Fireside Room
8:30AM 9AM 9AM
Sunday,February 3 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Student Gathering (Middle & High School) 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) Voyagers Community Group
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 415-416 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 5:30PM
Monday, January 28