VPC Community Groups
SALE 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! Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world. Sponsored by Presbyterian Women.
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
5
More weeks!
Only five 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!
Julia Joynt will speak about finding joy after her husband, David, had a major illness.
SANCTUARY TRIVIA: What year did the first “contemporary worship” service start? Bonus: What time did contemporary and traditional worship take place that year? Find the answers below!
Be an answer to someone's prayer Vitalant (United Blood Services) Blood Drive Sunday, March 31, 8AM-noon Bloodmobile, Outside of Library 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.
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Lyn Ambrose, Sharon Arendt, Herb Blinn, Pat Ciccone, Beverly Cooper, Emily Courtright, Betty Gorder, 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
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
CONSTRUCTION WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Begins Sunday, April 28 8AM- Chapel 9AM- Landes Center 10:45AM- Landes Center (note time change)
VPC News
Malawi Cyclone Idai update Last week a massive cyclone landed on the southeastern coast of Africa, causing widespread devastation to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. The aftermath will have profound effects on our ministry partners in the region. If you'd like to know more or learn how you can help, email Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church. Here are updates from our mission partners:
Liz Heinzel-Nelson with Villages in Partnership: Many of the houses in our impact area have been blown down or melted with the heavy rains and wind. Sanitation is a problem now as many pit latrines have collapsed. All kinds of problems we don’t even consider with storms like this. Thanks for keeping our brothers and sisters in your prayers. 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
FOUNDATION DINNER 2019 Valley Presbyterian Foundation
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 6PM arizona country club
vpf.givesmart.com
America 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
A PATRIOTIC CONCERT SUNDAY, APRIL 7 4PM, SANCTUARY, FREE
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
Valley Presbyterian Church
Memorial: Kiki Swanson, March 30, 11AM, Sanctuary
Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto, Travis Kingma SANCTUARY TRIVIA ANSWERS: The first “contemporary worship” service was in: 1969 Bonus: Worship times: 9AM Contemporary; 11AM Traditional; 9:45AM church school
We welcome requests confidentially for you or someone else. Please have permission from the individual before placing your request.
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session
Sympathy
Prayer Chain: 480-991-6424, prayers@vpc.church
Devotionals available: vpc.church/devo
Daniel Moyo with Ministry of Hope: We are very much safe this side [of the country]. The rains have made some houses to collapse even in Lilongwe, killing some in the process. The worst hurt are our brothers and sisters in the south and Mozambique and Zimbabwe. We might have shortage of fuel due to roads cut. But we are praying for the better.
6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Bruce Harding, and Ralph Norris (Ron's brother).
week of March 24, 2019
Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Only five Sundays until construction begins
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
BLOOD DRIVE
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church
FREE
Bring your friends!
BUNNY BUSINESS
Saturday,APRIL 20 9-10:30AM, Kiva Field
Welcome to VPC!
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.
Who We Are: Something for Everyone
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? 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 member of our Connection Team 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: Sunday School: Student Gathering: Nursery: 3 years-5th grade Middle & High School (Infants-2 years) 9:15-10 & 10:45-11:30AM 9AM, Landes Basement 8:45-11:45AM If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center. Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church
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
PARENTING THE Love and Logic WAY
Exploring Passover
Parenting the Love and Logic Way* Facilitator: Larry Kerby 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.
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
Tuesday, March 26 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Intermediate Spanish Tai Chi Valley Day School Chapel Joy of Painting Mini Explorers! Pickleball Session Student's Cooking Class Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Room 414 Room 415-416 Chapel Room 419 Calvin Center Landes Center Calvin Center Landes Kitchen Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9:30AM 10:30AM 11AM 11:15AM 1PM 2PM 4:30PM 6PM 6:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, March 27 Valley Day School Chapel Presbyterian Women Luncheon Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.) Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Oasis Explorers! Oasis Middle School Midweek 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 Landes Center Fountain Patio Nursery Room 414-417 Choir Room Landes Basement Calvin Center Crossing 104 Chapel Youth Room Room 409 Landes Basement Choir Room
11:15AM 11:30AM 5PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, March 28 Men’s Basketball Intermediate Spanish Tai Chi Stephen Ministry Meeting Sages Community Group-Card Making Martial Arts Pickleball The Life of Professional Baseball
Landes Center Room 414 Room 415-416 Calvin Center Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center Calvin Center
6:30AM 10:30AM 11AM 11AM 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 6:30PM
Friday, March 29 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Center
9AM 7:30PM
Saturday, March 30 Memorial: Kiki Swanson
Sanctuary
11AM
Sunday, March 31 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Student Gathering (Middle & High School) Kaleidoscope Community Group Blood Drive Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study Family Workshop-5th Grade Blessing 5th Grade Transition Youth New Member Class Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Bloodmobile-Outside Library Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 415-416 Room 419 Room 417 Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 8AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM
Monday, March 25
Spring White Elephant Sale—Landes Center Friday, April 5, 7AM - 4PM and Saturday, April 6, 7AM - 12PM 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.
FOUNDATION DINNER 2019 FREE Bring your friends!
Calendar of Events
Valley Presbyterian Foundation
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. Register at vpf.givesmart.com to purchase a seat for you and your guests and view auction items. Bidding for the silent auction is now open! Last day to purchase dinner ticket is Monday, March 25!
America 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