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
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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
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.
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Who We Are: Six weeks of Sanctuary 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
More weeks!
Only six Sundays until construction begins
Only six Sundays remain before Phase One of A New Heart for the Valley begins! We anticipate closing the Sanctuary and most of the northern end of campus after Easter. Be on the lookout for construction updates during the process! CONSTRUCTION WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Begins Sunday, April 28 8AM- Chapel 9AM- Landes Center 10:45AM- Landes Center (note time change) SANCTUARY TRIVIA: How many pews are in the Sanctuary? (Are you interested in one? Details coming.) Find the answer on the back page of the Focus!
Exploring Passover Valley Presbyterian Foundation Dinner Friday, March 29, 6PM, Arizona Country Club vpf.givesmart.com You will enjoy a beautiful evening winning auctions and raffles, creating memories in our photo booth, and listening to the cool Cuban sounds of VPC's own Josiel Perez and his Latin Orchestra. Visit vpf.givesmart.com to purchase tickets and view and bid on silent auction items prior to and during the event.
Bunny Business is back! April 20, 9-10:30AM, Kiva Field, Free!
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.
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
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PARENTING THE Love and Logic WAY
Women's Bible Study Battlefield of the Mind 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 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.
FREE Bring your friends!
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
Wednesday, March 20, 6-7:30PM Chapel Conference Room & Friday, March 22, 9-10:30AM Room 415/416 Free (purchase the book) Sign up online: vpc.church/women Childcare available when you sign up Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyers is a step by step plan in how to face the spiritual and emotional battles of the mind, learning what it means to “take every thought captive for Christ.”
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
Calendar of Events
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
Tuesday, March 19 Men's Breakfast Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Memorial: John Preston Intermediate Spanish Tai Chi Joy of Painting Pickleball All Deacon Meeting Boy Scout Troop 441
Fireside Room Calvin Center Crossing 101 Chapel Parlor Chapel Room 412 Room 415-416 Room 419 Landes Center Room 414-416 Landes Center
6:30AM 9AM 9AM 9:30AM 10AM 10:30AM 11:15AM 1PM 4:30PM 6:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, March 20 Valley Day School Chapel Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.) Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Oasis Explorers! Oasis Middle School Midweek Women's Bible Study Love & Logic Class ALPHA Course Exploring Passover: A Lenten Study Women's Holy Yoga NAMI Family to Family Class Oasis High School Midweek Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Chapel Fountain Patio Nursery Room 414-417 Choir Room Landes Basement Chapel Conf. Room Calvin Center Crossing 104 Chapel Youth Room Room 409 Landes Basement Choir Room
11:15AM 5PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, March 21 Men’s Basketball Lay Hospital Chaplains Meeting Intermediate Spanish Tai Chi Sages Community Group-Card Making Martial Arts Pickleball Golden Age of Hollywood
Landes Center Chapel Conf. Room Room 412 Room 415-416 Calvin Center Calvin Center Landes Center Calvin Center
6:30AM 10AM 10:30AM 11:15AM 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 7PM
Friday, March 22 Women's Bible Study Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Center
9AM 7:30PM
Saturday, March 23 Memorial: Paul Van Wie
Chapel
2PM
Sunday, March 24 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 18