FOCUS
A new Valley Vine is right around the corner! Keep an eye out in your inbox or mailbox for the August issue of the Valley Vine! The digital edition is emailed the first of each month, and print additions will arrive within the first couple days of the month. Have any questions about the Valley Vine? Email the Communications Team: communications@vpc.church or call the church office, 480-991-6424.
Valley Presbyterian Church week of July 28, 2019
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES! VPC Construction Updates! As work continues on the Sanctuary, we want to bring you regular updates about the projects being accomplished in and around the building. If you have any questions about Sanctuary construction, email Greg Kreizenbeck: greg@hucopacific.com.
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
SERMON SERIES Devotionals available in the office, worship centers, and online: vpc.church/devo Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
You are not alone. vpc.church/mentalhealth VPC's Mental Health Ministry is dedicated to reducing shame and stigma surrounding mental illness through raising awareness about mental health. By offering education, resources, support, and prayers for those with mental illness and for their families, we hope to bring God's love and wholeness to those in our community.
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
Care & Support
Underground duct trench along north wall.
Masonry wall around new choir room being installed and grouted.
VPC News
NEW SERIES STARTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of June 30, 2019
Income $1,115,065 Expenses $1,122,522 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
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Karen Annis, Sharon Arendt, Herb Blinn, John Hale, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, Jim Lawrence, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Chris Melde, Dee Melde, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
end of Summer Lunch!
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Bonnie Domaz, Helen Farmin, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Corenthel Green, Ginny Groom, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Heather Kirk, Sue Larson, Jim Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, John Mueller, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Carol Rose, Roy States, Mary Strasser, 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 James Moeller.
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, Travis Kingma
End-of-Summer Lunch August 11, Noon (following 10:45AM service) Landes Center, Free Everyone is invited to this great opportunity to say goodbye to the summer and look ahead to a new Sermon Series, new Sunday School year, and new ways to connect with VPC.
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: Summer Sunday School: Nursery: 3 years-1st grade (Infants-2 years) 9:15-10 & 11-11:45AM 8:45-11:45AM If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center. Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church
SERVE @ FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
Who We Are: Worshipping Together FAMILY WORSHIP SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Calendar of Events Sunday, July 28 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade)
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Room 404 Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 404
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:30AM 11AM
Calvin Center Fireside Room Landes Center
9AM 9AM 4:30PM
Thursday, August 1 Men's Basketball Sages Community Group-Mexican Train Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center
7:30AM 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Friday, August 2 Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Basement Landes Center
10AM 7:30PM
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Room 404 Nursery Landes Center Room 404
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM
Monday,July 29 Family Worship (no Sunday School) Sunday, August 11 Nursery available for children ages 0-2 We want children at VPC to know that they are welcome in our House of Worship. The presence of children in worship is a gift to all of us. Children ages 3 and up get to worship with our whole church family on August 11. Blessing of the Backpacks will also happen during worship (at 9 & 10:45AM services), as well as the End-of-Summer Lunch (at noon)!
HOHOKAM & YAVAPAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Tuesday, July 30 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg Pickleball Wednesday, July 31
Saturday, August 3 Serve at Feed My Starving Children & Dinner @ Organ Stop Pizza Saturday, August 3, 4:30-6:30PM (Dinner afterwards) FMSC Warehouse, 1345 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa, Sign up: vpc.church/women Fill food bags with food shipped to needy children around the world. This event is a meaningful and fun way to serve others. Meet at FMSC at 4:15PM. After packing, we will head over to Organ Stop Pizza for dinner and more fun. Reservations requested.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Return boxes by Monday, July 29 Learn more: vpc.church/mission
Hohokam and Yavapai Elementary have merged, forming one of the largest Title 1 schools in SUSD, with 48 teachers and 10 support staff. Thank you to everyone who helped serve these teachers so they can better serve their students. Your generosity is a vital part of a strong local community!
FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL
Children 2019-2020
Sunday, August 4 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade)
Keep in touch with VPC throughout the week: eVine (weekly email): vpc.church/evine
Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday, August 11, 9 & 10:45AM Worship Services Children and students are invited to bring their backpacks to worship service for a special blessing! This is a great way to show support for students of all ages.
Fall Sunday School begins August 18 Register online: vpc.church/children Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church Please re-register your children for the year. From infants through high school, help us get the information we need!
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