VPC Community Groups
Life after Recovering from Illness Valley Presbyterian Foundation Dinner THANK YOU! The Valley Presbyterian Foundation would like to thank everyone who helped make this year's Foundation Dinner such a great success! Your support will help VPC and our community now and in the future.
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
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Only four Sundays until construction begins
Only four 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: Where was the organ console originally located? Bonus question: How many ranks does the organ have? Find the answers below!
Be an answer to someone's prayer Vitalant (United Blood Services) Blood Drive Today, March 31, 8AM-noon Bloodmobile, Outside of Library Stop by and donate 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.
Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com or (713) 203-5544
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
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, Julie Rist, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
CONSTRUCTION WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Begins Sunday, April 28 8AM- Chapel 9AM- Landes Center 10:45AM- Landes Center (note time change)
VPC News Congregational Meeting Today, 10AM, Sanctuary Session has called a Congregational Meeting to elect Carmel Putnam an Elder, filling a vacancy on the Outreach Team.
Malawi Cyclone Idai update
Recently 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: 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. 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.
Visit VPC Session page! vpc.church/session
Easter SANCTUARY CHAPEL
6AM Sunrise
Sunday, April 21
vp c .church/easter
9AM*, Choir & Organ 10:45*, Band
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
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.
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Randy Beaupré, Betty Gorder, Virginia Tatum, and Kate Voldeng (Karl's sister).
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.
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 SANCTUARY TRIVIA ANSWERS: The organ was sunken below the current floor where the grand piano sits to today. The organ has 41 ranks (The number of ranks will remain unchanged after restoration)
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, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Mary Strasser, Helen Wolfe For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
week of March 31, 2019
Volume 2 Devotionals available: Worship Centers or vpc.church/devo
Life after Recovering from Illness With Julia Joynt Hosted by the Voyagers Community Group Today, 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
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? 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
WORSHIP TIMES BEGINNING SUNDAY, APRIL 28 8AM- Chapel 9AM*- Landes Center 10:45AM*- Landes Center
Who We Are: America Choir Concert
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
Sponsored by Valley Presbyterian Foundation Cookie reception to follow
There’s something thrilling about singing My Country ‘Tis of Thee, God Bless America or America the Beautiful with a group of people. These songs perfectly illustrate how music effects our lives by creating community. Patriotic music encourages feelings of honor for the country’s forefathers and for national unity. Senator Jon Kyl, who will be narrating, had this to say about the concert: “It’s hard to put into words the feelings of pride and gratitude listening to the choir’s stirring renditions of America’s patriotic music. Readings from history and heroes provide the context. Some lighter selections just take us down memory lane. All in all, a fun and rewarding afternoon. Hope to see you there.” Presentation of the Colors will be posted at 4PM by the Phoenix Division of the United States Sea Cadet Corps. We will be joined by a brass quintet, percussion and violins.
Easter
Sunday, April 21
vp c .church/e aste r CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
*Sunday School for kids 3 years-5th grade, Nursery for kids 0-2 Construction impacts schedules for most rooms on campus, check the website (vpc.church) for up-to-date information or call the church office: (480) 991-6424
CHAPEL
SANCTUARY
6AM Sunrise
9AM*, Choir & Organ 10:45*, Band
Holy Week
MAUNDY THURSDAY 6:30PM*, Sanctuary
GOOD FRIDAY
Noon* & 6:30PM*, Chapel
*Childcare available for ages 0-2
SALE
White April 6-7, 2018 Elephant
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.
FREE Bring your friends! 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
Calendar of Events 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
Tuesday, April 2 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Intermediate Spanish Valley Day School Chapel Joy of Painting Mini Explorers!
Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Room 414 Chapel Room 419 Calvin Center
9AM 9AM 9:30AM 10:30AM 11:15AM 1PM 2PM
Wednesday, April 3 Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Valley Day School Chapel Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.) Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Oasis Explorers! Oasis Middle School Midweek Love & Logic Class Exploring Passover: A Lenten Study Women's Holy Yoga NAMI Family to Family Class Oasis High School Midweek Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Chapel Fountain Patio Nursery Room 414-417 Choir Room Landes Basement Calvin Center Chapel Youth Room Room 409 Landes Basement Choir Room
9AM 11:15AM 5PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, April 4 Congregational Care & Fellowship Meeting Intermediate Spanish Martial Arts Interior Design Class
Chapel Conference Room Room 414 Calvin Center Calvin Center
9AM 10:30AM 4:30PM 7:30PM
Friday, April 5 Presbyterian Women Spring Sale Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Center Chapel
7AM 7:30PM
Saturday, April 6 Presbyterian Women Spring Sale
Landes Center
7AM
Sunday, April 7 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 5th Grade Transition Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) America Choir Concert
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Room 419 Rooms 404-417 Sanctuary
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 4PM
Monday, April 1