Focus 03-10-2019

Citizen Safety Forum

SALE

Presented by: Maricopa County Attorney's Office & Paradise Valley Police Department For kids K-5th grade (a part of Oasis Community Wednesdays) 6-7:30PM, Room 415-416, Free It's not too late to register: vpc.church/oasis 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! We are going strong during and after Spring Break, it's not too late to sign up your child for the rest of the semester.

VPC'S MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY

Tuesday, March 19, 5-7:30PM, Free Paradise Valley United Methodist Church Keynote Speakers: Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery & Paradise Valley Police Chief Peter Wingert For more information and to register: maricopacountyattorney.org/csf This forum will present information about active shooter situations, burglaries, and thefts.

April White Elephant

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FOCUS

Valley Presbyterian Church week of March 10, 2019

Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo

SALE

Friday, April 5, 7AM - 4PM Saturday, April 6, 7AM - 12PM Landes Center Kitchen items ~ Books ~ Linens ~ Home décor ~ Sporting goods ~ Shoes ~ Jewelry Clothing for men, women and children ~ Toys, games, puzzles ~ and much more!

Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.

Sponsored by Presbyterian Women.

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

VPC's All-Church Nominating Committee (ACNC) needs your help identifying leaders in our church community.

Nominations are open for the positions of Deacons, Elders, and Trustees of the Valley Presbyterian Foundation.

Real- A new Sermon Series begins today Devotionals available: vpc.church/devo

How do I nominate someone?

• Fill out a nomination card available in the church office.

• Email the ACNC: acnc@vpc.church • Call Committee Chair Jane Russell: 480-694-1186 • On the VPC website: vpc.church/lead

Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS

PARENTING THE Love and Logic WAY

Care & Support

Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:

Lyn Ambrose, Sharon Arendt, Pat Ciccone, Beverly Cooper, John Hale, Millie Jacoby, Elizabeth Jessup, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Dee Melde, Dorothy Nern, Julie Rist, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius

Wednesdays March 13-April 10 6-7:30PM, Calvin Center Sign up: vpc.church/oasis

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, Helen Farmin, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Corenthel Green, Ginny Groom, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Heather Kirk, Claire Kooi, Sue Larson, Jim Lorenz, John Mueller, Janet Nielsen, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, 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 Paul Van Wie.

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.

Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session

Read bios and see photos of the Session team.

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

FOUNDATION DINNER 2019 Valley Presbyterian Foundation

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 6PM arizona country club

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Welcome to VPC!

Who We Are: Good times for a good cause

New to VPC?

Why we are here

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.

Sunday, March 10 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)

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

FOUNDATION DINNER 2019 FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 6PM arizona country club For over thirteen years, the annual Foundation Dinner has been instrumental in raising funds for VPC’s many ministry areas, funding educational and missional grants, subsidizing the costs of free concerts and events, supporting the costs of property preservation and more!

Bunny Business is back!

April 20, 9-10:30AM, Kiva Field, Free!

Hop on over to the Family Ministry offices to see how you can help with this great annual event! There are jobs large and small—it takes everyone's help to host the 1000+ people who will be at the event.

Check out the list of ways to be a part: vpc.church/bunnybusiness

America

At last year's dinner, through the generous support of our attendees and donors, the event raised $123,500, of which $57,000 was directly donated to VPC mission partner Family Promise of Greater Phoenix. This donation allowed first time homeless families to offset the cost of childcare expenses, providing 800 total days of care to 40 children in 2018, with money remaining for the next few years!

Beyond support for VPC, the Annual Foundation Dinner is an opportunity to bring together our church family for an evening of friendship and fun! This year’s theme is Havana Nights, attendees will enjoy a beautiful evening bidding on auction items and raffles, creating memories with one another in our photo booth, and listening to the cool Cuban sounds of our very own Josiel Perez and his Latin Orchestra.

Register at vpf.givesmart.com to purchase a seat for you and your guests, and gain early access to view auction items as they become available! Can’t make it? You can still bid on and view our silent auction items online prior to and during the event.

PARENTING THE Love and Logic WAY

From sea to shining sea N a r r at e d by S e n at o r J o n K y l

America: A Patriotic Concert Presented by the Chancel Choir with brass Narrated by Senator Jon Kyl Sunday, April 7, 4PM, Sanctuary, Free This concert will be an hour of rousing music! Join us as we celebrate our roots and what keeps our land great! Invite friends and neighbors, you won’t want to miss this celebration of the amazing music that tells the story of our country.

Sponsored by Valley Presbyterian Foundation

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

Tuesday, March 12 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Joy of Painting Tai Chi Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441

Calvin Center Fireside Chapel Parlor Room 419 Room 415-416 Landes Center Landes Center

9AM 9AM 9:30AM 1PM 11:15AM 4:30PM 7PM

Wednesday, March 13 Presbyterian Women Lydia Circle Presbyterian Women Sarah Circle Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.)

Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Love & Logic Class ALPHA Course Exploring Passover: A Lenten Study Women's Holy Yoga Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Calvin Center Room 409 Fountain Patio Nursery Room 415-416 Calvin Center Crossing 104 Chapel Youth Room Choir Room

9:30AM 11:30AM 5:15PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM

Thursday, March 14 Men’s Basketball Tai Chi Martial Arts Pickleball Golden Age of Hollywood

Landes Center Room 415-416 Calvin Center Landes Center Calvin Center

6:30AM 11:15AM 4:30PM 4:30PM 7PM

Friday, March 15 Alcoholics Anonymous

Landes Center

7:30PM

Saturday, March 16 Cooks' Tour Drop Off

Back Door Landes

9AM

Sunday, March 17 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, March 11

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FREE Bring your friends!

Calendar of Events

Exploring Passover

Parenting the Love and Logic Way* Facilitator: Larry Kirby Wednesdays, March 13-April 10, 6-7:30PM Calvin Center, Cost: $40 (scholarships available) Sign up online: vpc.church/oasis

Exploring Passover: A Lenten Study* Facilitator: Rev. Kelly Nieto Wednesdays, March 13-April 10 6-7PM, Chapel, Cost: Free Sign up online: vpc.church/oasis

This class teaches you how to help your children take ownership of problems, make more responsible choices, and see the logical consequences of their actions.

For parents with children at any age.

We will take a look at the history, the celebration, and the symbols of the Passover meal as we focus on Jesus, the Passover Lamb, during the Lenten season.