Adventures in Learning
SALE April White Elephant
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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
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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