Adventures in Learning
SALE April White Elephant
6-7,
SALE
Friday, April 3 & Saturday, April 4 Spring Sale White Elephant collections: Saturdays, 9-11AM, Landes Back Door Contact Jan Cooper: 602-741-1717 or Kathy Arner: 602-992-3454 We are collecting items on Saturdays only. If closed, please leave no items!! Contact Jan or Kathy to schedule other drop off times. Items we are collecting are to be in good and usable condition. Accepting clothing, shoes, purses, small appliances and kitchen ware, and holiday items. No furniture please. Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.
Community Groups
Read about every class and sign up: vpc.church/classes • Classes are free, and open to adults of all ages • Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome • RSVPs are greatly appreciated • Childcare not available
Cooking with Chef Sandra Gonzales
Exposition of these three letters to early new Christians with video and input from theologian N.T. Wright.
Sandra Gonzales is a professional chef and owner of the well-respected catering company, Whisk Chop. She has worked with top chefs in the valley.
Register: vpc.church/care Alzheimer's Worshops–Part 3 Late Stage Living with Alzheimer’s: For Care Partners March 18 & 25, 6-8:30PM, Library Facilitator: Melissa Johnson, alz.org
Heavy Hitters: Knocking Out Alzheimer's March 19, 9-11AM, Room 415-416 Guest Speaker: Dr. Pierre Tariot Banner Hospital Alzheimer’s Institute
In the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving typically involves new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease. In this 2-part series, hear about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer’s and their families.
The Valley of the Sun is home base for internationally renowned researchers who are stepping up to the mound to strike out Alzheimer’s disease. This Spring Training season, learn from Heavy Hitter, Dr. Pierre Tariot, Director of Banner’s Alzheimer’s Institute as he shares progress in research and offers hope for a world without Alzheimer’s disease. It’s sure to be a home run! Presented by Banner Hospital and Home Instead Senior Care.
Thursday, March 12, 10:30AM-1:30PM Landes Kitchen, $20 for food to Sandra Instructor: Chef Sandra Gonzales Learn how to cook a delicious meal, including crepes.
The Founding Principles of our Government with Senator Jon Kyl Monday, March 16, 7-8:30PM Room 415-416, Max. 80
Senator Kyl will teach the founding principles of our government and why it's important to understand and defend them.
VPC News VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of January 31, 2020
Small
GROUPS University of Jamestown Concert Choir Sunday, March 8, 7:30PM Landes Center, Free
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Barbara Young.
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
Small Group Sampler With Pastor David Joynt Wednesdays, March 4-April 1 6-7PM, Chapel
Sharon Arendt, Marianne Cole, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Jo Ann Jones, Beverly Lentz, Dick Lockwood, Carole Marr, Larry McGregor, Jan McKenzie, Patricia Powell, Bob Rufenacht, Nancy Savoy, Rodrigo Silva, Al Straatmeyer, Ginny Strachan, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Charlene Yoder
Sympathy
Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Income $261,900 Expenses $184,300 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:
For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Sermon Series starts today
Jon Kyl served as a Congressman from Arizona from 1987-1995 and as a Senator from 1995–2013 and 2018.
Care & Support
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Bonnie Domaz, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Ginny Groom, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, David Horton, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Sue Larson, Jim Lawrence, Jim Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, Dee Melde, Betty Meyer, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Bob Small, Roy States, Bette Vyskocil, Helen Wolfe
week of March 1, 2020
Check out these great upcoming opportunities:
Boomers Community Group (born 1945-1965) New Class Series starts today! Study of John 1, John 2, John 3 With Dr. Warren Pettitt, Professor Arizona Christian University March 1-15,10-11:30AM, Room 415/416
Alzheimer's Support @ VPC
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church
Valley Presbyterian Church
6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Chris D. Woodard, Travis W. Kingma
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: Nursery: Sunday School: If your kids stay in worship, check (Infants-2 years) 3 years-5th grade out the worship activity cart in 8:45-11:45AM 9:15-10 & 11-11:45AM each worship center.
Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church
W ho W e A re : A Day in the Life
Deacon Sunday Take time on this special day to learn more about the Deacons, the men and women who serve faithfully and quietly behind the scenes. Our ministry is one of compassion that focuses on visiting the sick, providing food to the hungry, encouraging those in life transitions, caring for the bereaved, and bringing a smile to the faces of those who are lonely. The ministry of the Deacons dates back to the first century church and is integral to the life of any healthy church that reflects Christ. Our Deacon’s Ministry is one that allows us to live out our faith in very tangible ways. What makes this ministry great are the amazing people who have dedicated their time and energy to serve in it. But this ministry is not simply for a select few who are called “Deacons!" You can join in this ministry by signing up at the Deacon table after worship. Learn more about Deacon ministries by contacting Pastor David Turner or online: vpc.church/deacons
Learn more: vpc.church/oasis
Doctoral Recital Julia Tucker, Organist Thursday, March 5, 7:30PM ASU Organ Hall 50 E. Gammage Pkwy., Tempe Don't miss VPC's talented organist, Julia Tucker. The program will include works by subversive characters such as JS Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Alexandre Boëly, and others.
University of Jamestown Concert Choir Sunday, March 8, 7:30PM Landes Center, Free VPC is excited to be a part of University of Jamestown Concert Choir's Spring Tour! Founded in 1883, UJ is a Presbyterian school in North Dakota, and their 60-voice choir will sing an amazing mix of sacred and secular music. We are honored to host them, and hope you are able to attend. 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
Modern Church History With Dr. Grayson Carter, Chair, Church History, Fuller Theological Seminary Wednesdays, March 4-May 13, 6-7PM Upper Youth Room 512, Free Register: vpc.church/oasis The Church continues to change in order to be relevant to those it ministers to. But how did we get where we are now? Join Dr. Carter as he takes us through the issues that shape the church of today.
Small
GROUPS Small Group Sampler with Pastor David Joynt Wednesdays, March 4-April 1, 6-7PM, Chapel, Free We want you to be a part of a small group at VPC! This class will provide the opportunity to see how small groups work before committing to your own. There will be multiple small groups, each discussing the previous Sunday’s sermon. Small groups are a powerful way to grow closer to God, your church, and other people at VPC. We are excited to start this program!
Calendar of Events Sunday, March 1 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Family Workshop: K-1st Families Pray Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Sages Community Group Worship Youth New Members Class Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boy Scout Troop Parents Council
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Room 417 Crossing 104 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Room 415-416 Nursery Library Landes Center Room 417 Rooms 404-417 Landes Center
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:45AM 11AM 7PM
Monday, March 2 Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Tuesday, March 3 Valley Day School (VDS) Crafters Mah Jongg Bridge VDS Chapel AIL-Chair Dancing AIL-Martin Luther Study Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Day School Rooms Chapel Conf. Room Room 411 Library Chapel Room 415-416 Room 415-416 Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 11AM 11AM 3PM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, March 4 Valley Day School (VDS) Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team VDS Chapel Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-2 y.o.) Oasis Minis! Oasis Kids! NAMI Family to Family Small Group Sampler Oasis Women's Holy Yoga Oasis Men's Ministry Study Oasis Modern Church History Oasis High School Homework Room Oasis Middle School Homework Room Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Chapel Circle Driveway Nursery Room 404 Room 415-416 Crossing 104 Chapel Room 411 Room 412 Youth Room Admin. Room Youth Room Room 419
9AM 9AM 11:15AM 5:15PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, March 5 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) Grief Class: Beyond the Broken Heart Stephen Ministry Meeting Mexican Train & Card Making Pickleball Spiritual Formation
Landes Center Day School Rooms Chapel Parlor Room 415-416 Library Landes Center Library
6:30PM 9AM 10AM 11AM 1PM 4:30PM 6PM
Friday, March 6 Valley Day School (VDS) MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center
9AM 9:30AM 10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, March 7 Cooks' Tour Spring Sale Drop Off
Back of Landes Lot
9AM
Sunday, March 8 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Sages Community Group Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) University Of Jamestown Concert Choir
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Crossing 104 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Room 415-416 Nursery Library Landes Center Rooms 404-417 Landes Center
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM 7:30PM