FOCUS
Adventures in Learning
Sign up: vpc.church/classes for all classes What you need to know about Adventures in Learning classes: • Most classes are free, and open to adults of all ages • Classes don’t overlap (you can go to all of them!) • Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome • Childcare not available The Purpose Driven Life Instructor: Bill McKee Thursdays January 17- February 21 2:30-4PM, Calvin Center Free
Joy of Painting Instructor: Pat Serie Tuesdays January 15-February 12 1-3PM, Room 419 $50, Paid to Instructor
“Why am I here? What is my purpose?” Pastor and author Rick Warren says the answers come from God.
The instructor will be alongside you to provide personal attention, encourage you, and advance your experience.
Tai Chi Instructor: Deanne Hodgson Tuesdays/Thursdays January 29/31-February 19/21 11:15AM-12:15PM Room 415/416 $69, Paid to Instructor Using a holistic body-mindspirit approach, this series will focus on transforming stress to serenity each session.
DO YOU LOVE TO QUILT? VPC's Quilting Ministry needs you! David Turner: davidt@vpc.church We create quilts for the babies of VPC when they are baptized. It's one of the most authentic and tangible ways that we can care for the little ones around us, by literally wrapping them with your prayers. If you love to quilt, regardless of skill, you can be a part of this great ministry.
vpc.church/mentalhealth What We Don’t Know About Trauma: Unique Causes and Solutions Saturday, January 12, Fuller Seminary (1110 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ) 8:30-11:45AM, $40/$15 students Register: vpc.church/care This workshop will focus on the impact of loss, crisis, and trauma on each family member. Trauma events, from sudden incidents to long-term terminal situations, will be discussed as well as the impact of trauma on the brain. Newest research and counseling approaches will be shared.
week of January 6, 2019
Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Faithful Life takes faith.
Find daily inspiration with Pastor Joynt's Devotionals No concept in the Bible is more important than faith. Yet many Christians have a hard time actually defining it. Over the next two months, we will explore this rich topic—may your faith grow over the next eight weeks! Faithfully yours, Pastor David Joynt Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
VPC'S MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
Valley Presbyterian Church
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: FAITH SAVES DAY 1: SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2019 HEBREWS 11:6 “Without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who approaches him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”
Faithful
Life takes faith. New series starts today!
Religions have devised so many ways to please or to appease God. Special kinds of offerings or sacrifices, given in specially designed ceremonies have been said to impress God, or at least to mollify him. Obedience to commandments, abstention from certain food or drink, participation in rituals and rites—all have been proposed, sometimes in combination, as ways to garner God’s approval and acceptance. The New Testament insists that nothing we do or say, without faith, will please God. What do you think pleases God about your life? How is faith different than religion?
Community Wednesdays Returns January 16, 2019
vpc.church/oasis For kids K-5th Grade Wednesdays, 6-7:30PM Games, music, & fun!
Care & Support
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, 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, Norma Jean Garity, 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
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 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.
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? 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
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
Inquirer Class
PARENTING A CHILD WITH AUTISM 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.
INQUIRER CLASS Sunday, January 27 Noon, Fireside Room Sign up to join our community! vpc.church/inquirerclass Contact: Jane Russell jalaru4@cox.net 602-694-1186
As you begin the new year, do you desire deep relationships, more meaning for your life, and a community you can rely on? If so, God may be calling you to join our community at VPC. Come to the Inquirer Class to be able to ask questions about our church and your faith. Questions? Jane Russell is more than happy to chat with you. Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church *Childcare is available for all Wednesdays night Oasis classes (Reserve when you register)*
explore life faith meaning
2019 Day of Discipleship* Featuring author and Professor Dr. Terry Hargrave
Who We Are: New Year, New You
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 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.
MOPS is back! Friday, January 11 9-11:30AM, Landes Center Register today: vpc.church/mops $60 only for the spring MOPS Leaders: Katie French & Megan Nesvig: mops@vpc.church
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
MOPS is an international ministry dedicated to the message that “mothering matters.” Come rest and relax with other moms like you.
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.
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!
Calendar of Events Sunday, January 6 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study At-Home Communion
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 409 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Fireside Room
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 12:15PM
Tuesday, January 8 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Chapel Parlor Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9:30AM 7PM
Wednesday, January 9 Presbyterian Women Lydia Circle Presbyterian Women Sarah Circle Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Room 409 Choir Room
9:30AM 11:30AM 7:30PM
Thursday, January 10 Men’s Basketball Stephen Ministry Training Congregational Care & Fellowship Lay Hospital Chaplains Sages Community Group-Mexican Train Kids in the Kitchen Martial Arts
Landes Center Fireside Room Chapel Conf. Room Library Fireside Room Landes Kitchen Calvin Center
6:30AM 8:30AM 10AM 10AM 1PM 2PM 4:30PM
Friday, January 11 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Room 415-416
9AM
Saturday, January 12 Cooks' Tour Drop Off Women's Ministry-Freezer Meal Prep
Back Door Landes Landes Kitchen
8AM 9AM
Saturday, January 13 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 Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM
Monday, January 7