Presbyterian Women
FOCUS
VPC Community Groups
SALE Life after Recovering from Illness PW Luncheon & Speaker Wednesday, March 27 Landes Center, 11:30AM, Cost $10 RSVP: Church Office or Ruth Brannan 480-945-6802 by March 22 Program: Jennifer Hamm & Friends Spring is in the Air Beautiful music, songs of love, good cheer and happiness.
VPC'S MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
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
Life after Recovering from Illness With Julia Joynt Hosted by the Voyagers Community Group Sunday, March 31, 5:30PM Cheryl & David Shaff’s House 11056 N. 78st Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Free Julia Joynt will speak about finding joy after her husband, David, had a major illness.
BLOOD DRIVE Be an answer to someone's prayer Vitalant (United Blood Services) Blood Drive Sunday, March 31, 8AM-noon Bloodmobile, East side of Admin Bldg. Sign up today on the patio Schedule: Lyn Ambrose, lynambrose@cox.net Polly Turpin, pollyturpin@gmail.com Bloodhero.com (Sponsor Code: valleypresby) You could be an answer to someone’s prayers. Blood transfusions are part of the healing that families are praying for. Help answer these prayers by donating lifesaving blood. We are seeking a minimum 28 donors. Schedule your appointment.
April White Elephant
6-7,
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! Note: White Elephant is not accepting donations now. Thank you. Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world. Sponsored by Presbyterian Women.
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. 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
VPC News Congregational Meeting Sunday, March 31, 10AM, Sanctuary Session has called a Congregational Meeting to elect Carmel Putnam an Elder, filling a vacancy on the Outreach Team.
VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of February 28, 2019
Income $379,905 Expenses $362,729 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
Devotionals available: vpc.church/devo Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
FOUNDATION DINNER 2019
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, 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 Keith Fenton, John Preston, and Kiki Swanson.
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.
week of March 17, 2019
Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Care & Support
Lyn Ambrose, Sharon Arendt, Herb Blinn, Pat Ciccone, Beverly Cooper, Emily Courtright, John Hale, 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
Valley Presbyterian Church
Valley Presbyterian Foundation
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 6PM arizona country club
SANCTUARY TRIVIA: How many pews are in the Sanctuary? 71 pews: 42 on the main floor, 12 in the balcony, 11 in the transept, 6 in the choir loft
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
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PARENTING THE Love and Logic WAY It's not too late to sign up! Wednesdays-April 10 6-7:30PM, Calvin Center Sign up: vpc.church/oasis