Sip & Social Justice Women's Sip & Social Justice Event Tuesday, March 5, 6:30-8:30PM Camp Social Restaurant (6107 N. 7th St, Phx) Sign up: vpc.church/women Cost: $30, Includes dinner and dessert Learn about the problem of human trafficking in our community. Our speaker is from The Phoenix Dream Center, a faithbased non-profit that works to help those aging out of foster care, people seeking recovery, and those trapped by trafficking.
Valley Presbyterian Foundation Dinner Friday, March 29, 6PM, Arizona Country Club vpf.givesmart.com This year's Foundation Dinner: Havana Nights is a fundraiser designed to support a specific church or missional need. Don your favorite panama hat and salsa your way through the night! We've partnered with GiveSmart, a site designed to put payment and bidding in the palm of your hand. View and bid on items weeks before and even during the event.
VPC'S MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
This 12-week class is for family, partners, and friends of adults living with a serious mental illness. This class is designed to help family members and friends understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own well-being. If someone you love is struggling with mental illness, this course is for you!
VPC Hosting Family Promise March 3-10 Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church Family Promise rescues homeless families from the streets and provides emergency shelter and basic needs in a program designed to assist their return to selfsufficiency. Family Promise partners with VPC to provide safe overnight shelter, food, and compassion to families in crisis. Contact Chris if you're interested in getting involved.
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Lyn Ambrose, Sharon Arendt, Pat Ciccone, John Hale, Millie Jacoby, Elizabeth Jessup, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Dee Melde, Dorothy Nern, Julie Rist, 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, Herb Blinn, 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, Lara Robinson, 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 Lester Goss.
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 3, 2019
Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
At Oasis Community Wednesday March 6
Ash Wednesday*, March 6 5:15-6:15PM—Free dinner, Landes Patio 6:30-7:30PM—Worship, Landes Center *Childcare available for Pre-K & younger Reflect on God's salvation story What is Ash Wednesday?
vpc.church/mentalhealth NAMI Family-to-Family Program Wednesdays starting March 6 6-8:30PM, Free Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com Registration: 602-759-8182 or education@namivalleyofthesun.org
Ash Wednesday
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is a tradition commemorating the 40 day fast of Jesus’ temptation in the desert (as seen in Matthew 4, Mark 1, & Luke 4). It is an opportunity for us to reflect on the reality that life is short, we all will face death, and everlasting life is promised in Jesus by receiving God’s forgiveness through Him. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a 40-day (not including Sundays) intentional season of fasting, self-examination, and worship of the Triune God by remembering the story of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. Free Spaghetti Dinner 5:15-6:15PM, Landes Patio
Worship 6:30-7:30PM, Landes Center
This free dinner is a chance to gather as a community. Everyone is invited!
Worship will be an opportunity for the whole family to think about and interact with the ways God is present in the world. During worship you can visit different stations to reflect on what God asks of us during Lent, the season that leads up to Easter.
Questions? Email Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church Or visit the website: vpc.church
VPC News
ICM DONATIONS—Thank you for donating to ICM over the years! Currently VPC does not have volunteers who serve at ICM weekly as in the past, and who would take donated items with them. We now must schedule pickups of these items. Going forward, we request that you arrange for items to be picked up from your home by ICM or the charity of your choice, or drop them off at the White Dove Thrift Shop.
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
Real- A New Sermon Series Begins Sunday, March 10
Sip & Social Justice
Women's Ministry Sip & Social Justice Event Tuesday, March 5, 6:30-8:30PM Camp Social Restaurant Sign up: vpc.church/women Learn about the problem of human trafficking in our community.
Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 6 5:15PM- Free dinner, Landes Patio 6:30PM- Worship, Landes Center Reflect on God's salvation story
FOUNDATION DINNER 2019 Valley Presbyterian Foundation
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 6PM arizona country club
vpf.givesmart.com
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.
Who We Are: Is God calling you to lead?
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
Did you know about these simple ways to support VPC?
Hundreds of people are dedicatedly and faithfully supporting God's work at VPC, and we are thankful for your generosity! We don't often talk about financial support, but wanted to highlight a few additional convenient methods to contribute to the great ministries here.
In a church VPC's size, it's not possible for the All Church Nominating Committee (ACNC) to know the names and potential of all the members who could be passionate and committed leaders. The ACNC is the team charged with identifying VPC members who feel called to lead in the church. We invite you to prayerfully nominate those members who could serve our church in leadership positions. You are an important part of this process, and we want you to participate in the nominating process! Nominations are open for the positions of Deacons, Elders, and Trustees of the Valley Presbyterian Foundation. The term of service is three years beginning February 4, 2020. How do I nominate someone? • Fill out a nomination card in worship today • Email the ACNC: acnc@vpc.church • Call Committee Chair Jane Russell: 480-694-1186 • On the VPC website: vpc.church/lead • Nomination cards are also available in the church office. What do volunteer leadership positions do? VPC has a large and talented staff, but much of the work of the church is done through these three areas, which focus on different areas of ministry.
Check out these two great new classes during Oasis, starting soon!
PARENTING THE Love and Logic WAY Link your VIP card to VPC to support our ministry when you shop!
When you shop Amazon, you can support VPC—and it won't cost you a thing!
Visit the website: fryscommunityrewards.com, follow a few easy instructions, and you can link your VIP card to Valley Presbyterian Church (organization number 39039 OR CB529). A portion of your purchase will go directly to support God's work at VPC!
AmazonSmile designates a portion of their purchase total as a donation to a charitable organization. If you shop with Amazon, please consider logging into your account through smile.amazon.com and select "Valley Presbyterian Church" before you shop. It's an easy and free way to support our ministry!
480-372-8548
vpc.church/give
Text-to-give
You can support VPC from your phone!
Set up automatic giving online!
We want to make it easy for you to contribute to VPC. Text-to-give lets you support the ministries of the church conveniently from your phone. First-time users will be prompted to visit a secure URL.
It can be challenging to remember to give to support God's work at VPC. Visit the website to give a one-time gift, or create a recurring donation monthly, weekly, or whenever you like.
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 VPC is excited to have Larry Kirby back for this great class. Love & Logic classes are some of our most popular offerings, so sign up today! 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.
Exploring Passover 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 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.
Calendar of Events Family Promise on Campus March 3-10 Sunday, March 3 Worship Chapel Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Nursery Worship Sanctuary Student Gathering (Middle & High School) Landes Basement Kaleidoscope Community Group Room 409 Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Rooms 404-417 Boomers Community Group Fireside Room Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Nursery Worship Landes Center Sages Community Group Bible Study Calvin Center Youth New Member Class Room 415-416 Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Rooms 404-417 Voyagers Community Group Fireside Room
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 5:30PM
Monday, March 4 Tuesday, March 5 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Tai Chi Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Calvin Center Fireside Chapel Parlor Chapel Room 415-416 Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 11:15AM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, March 6 Ash Wednesday Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Valley Day School Chapel Saving Memorable Moments Writing Class Spaghetti Dinner Childcare (Pre-K & younger) NAMI Family to Family Class Ash Wednesday Worship Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Chapel Room 414 Landes Patio Nursery Room 409 Landes Center Choir Room
9AM 11:15AM 2PM 5:15PM 6:15PM 6PM 6:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, March 7 Men’s Basketball Congregational Care & Fellowship Meeting Tai Chi Sages Community Group-Mexican Train Martial Arts Valley Day School Movie Night Golden Age of Hollywood
Landes Center Chapel Conf. Room Room 415-416 Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center Calvin Center
6:30AM 9AM 11:15AM 1PM 4:30PM 5PM 7PM
Friday, March 8 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Chapel
9AM 7:30PM
Saturday, March 9 Cooks' Tour Drop Off
Back Door Landes
9AM
Sunday, March 10 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