FOCUS MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Friday, January 10 & 24, 9-11AM Room 415-416, $60 for January-May 2019-20 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.
Spring 2020 Ministry Brochure! Grab a copy—Every class, event, program, and opportunity is listed.
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
You are not alone. vpc.church/mentalhealth Alzheimer's Workshop Part Two: Middle Stage Living with Alzheimer’s: For Care Partners Wednesdays, January 15, 22, & 29 6-8:30PM, VPC Library Facilitator: Melissa Johnson, ALZ Assoc. Register: vpc.church/care In the middle stage of this disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. In this three-part series, hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care.
Suicide Prevention and Postvention Workshop: Understand the Warning Signs of Suicide and How to Support Those Bereaved by Suicide Hosted by La Frontera Arizona/Empact Suicide Prevention Center Community Monday, January 13, 6:30-8PM, Room 409 Facilitator: Steve Schiro, EMPACT Register: vpc.church/care
week of January 5, 2020
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
The Ministry Brochure is a great tool to find options for your whole family. It's also a great way to help others see how God is at work at VPC. Copies are available in Worship Centers, the church office, and online: vpc.church/ministrybrochure
Valley Presbyterian Church
A New Heart for the Valley Phase II Construction
Starting tomorrow, January 6, rooms will be prepped to be under construction. Fencing goes up January 15, and construction will begin! Because construction will continue past the opening of the Sanctuary, we appreciate your flexibility and grace as we maintain standard event and class schedule while losing several of our largest meeting rooms. During Phase II construction, the following spaces will be offline: • Fireside Room and kitchen • Calvin Center and adjacent storage rooms • Choir Room, Music offices, and Handbell room • Nursery (moved to Crossing 104) • Sanctuary Fountain and Patio • Parking/drop-off area by the Sanctuary Fountain
VPC News
SERMON SERIES Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
Returning January 15!
Sunday Morning Telephone Reception Reception Hours—2020 Beginning February 2 the Deacon Telephone Reception Ministry will begin new hours from 10-11AM.
We will discuss suicide awareness, the warning signs of suicide, and how to effectively provide bereavement support to community members after a suicide has occurred.
Oasis starts Wednesday, January 15. With opportunities for kids, students, and adults, there's something for everyone! Also, we have delicious new food trucks each week. Check out the inside of the FOCUS for more information.
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Sharon Arendt, Sandra Gerlach, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Alan Hartley, Kathy Hazslip, Millie Homan, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, Margaret Kurtz, Dick Lockwood, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Lois Nuernberg, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Bob Rufenacht, 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, Geoffrey Edmunds, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Ginny Groom, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, David Horton, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Sue Larson, Jim Lawrence, Jim & Mary 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 Donna Eaken, and Adam Silvestri.
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
Thank you to everyone who volunteered with VPC to host Family Promise families over the week of Christmas! Your help reflected the spirit of the season to those in need.
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
Family Worship
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New Year Decade. New Opportunities. New Beginnings.
What are your dreams and decisions for 2020? What is your vision and what will you value in this new decade? God is at work at VPC and in the hearts of our community. We invite you to be a part of everything VPC has to offer! This is a place to build confident kids, strong marriages, deeper understanding of the Bible, and authentic relationships. It's a place to heal when you're broken, serve those in need, and equip others to meet the challenges and opportunities of each new day. Join us! Grab a Ministry Brochure, talk to a staff member, or check out the website.
vpc.church
Learn more: vpc.church/oasis
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Today, all worship services
We welcome all kids three and older to join us in worship this morning! Nursery available (0-2).
With Senior Pastor David Joynt Wednesdays, January 15-February 19 6-7PM, Upper Youth Room 512, free We live in a time when many people dismiss faith as fantasy. C.S. Lewis, Oxford Professor and Christian, wrote Mere Christianity to show why faith is reasonable and how to connect our heads and hearts.
Alzheimer's Workshop Part Two: Middle Stage For Care Partners
With Melissa Johnson, ALZ Association Wednesday, January 15, 22 & 29 6-8:30PM, VPC Library In the middle stage of this disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. In this three-part series, hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care.
Men’s Ministry Study
RightNow Media is free!
Are you using this resource at home? Email Tammy: tammym@vpc.church to sign up!
Wednesdays, January 15-April 1 6-7:30PM, Room 412 This will be a great to study consider how to be the best men we can be to our friends, family, and coworkers.
Holy Yoga
With Erin Lunn & Jennifer Cecil Wednesdays, January 15-May 13 6-7:30PM, Room 411, Cost: $5 per class This is a type of yoga practice that combines stretching and movement with worshipful moments and prayer. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat and a friend!
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 and frequent guest of Focus on the Family. Kari has a compelling story of her own, they will speak on passing the blessing on to our families and the impact of the two-degree difference in parenting. Oasis Kids!, 6-7:30PM, Room 415-416, Free Oasis Kids! is a safe and fun environment to learn about the world in creative ways. Your child will build, craft, draw, sing, and just have fun while they learn about the love of Jesus Christ!
Calendar of Events Sunday, January 5 Family Worship Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Sages Community Group Worship
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Nursery Library Landes Center
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM
Monday, January 6 Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Tuesday, January 7 Valley Day School (VDS) Mah Jongg Bridge VDS Chapel Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Day School Rooms Room 412 Library Chapel Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 11:15AM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, January 8 Valley Day School (VDS) Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Alzheimer's Support Group VDS Chapel NAMI Family to Family Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Day School Rooms Room 409 Chapel Room 602 Chapel Room 409 Room 419
9AM 9AM 10AM 11:15AM 6PM 7:30PM
Thursday, January 9 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) Martial Arts Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Landes Center Day School Rooms Room 409 Landes Center Landes Center
6:30PM 9AM 4:30PM 4:30PM 7PM
Friday, January 10 Valley Day School (VDS) MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center
9AM 9AM 10AM 7:30PM
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Room 415-416 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Library Landes Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 10AM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM
Saturday, January 11 Sunday, January 12 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group 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)