CONTENTS
Sunday Worship Services 2 Summer Sunday School 2 Summer Sermon Series 3 Summer Lunches 3 Summer Movie nights 4 Vacation Bible School 5 Summer Student Trips 6 May 7 June 8 July 9 August 10 All Summer Long 10 Coming This Fall 11
VPC IS EXCITED FOR THE SUMMER
SUMMER SERMON SERIES June 5-September 4
God will be present and glorified this summer at VPC! From fellowship events to classes to movies nights, there are activities and opportunities for everyone. The Student Ministry will be growing closer to God on the mountaintop at Forest Home and serving others in Tuba City and Washington, D.C. The Children’s Ministry will be hosting 200 kids at VBS, and there are ways for everyone to get involved in these great events. VPC is doing many things to glorify God and bring His kingdom to our homes, workplaces, and communities. This Ministry Brochure contains a lot of information, and allows us to go into greater detail about specific events in the Focus. Let us know what you think! Email communications@vpc.church with your suggestions.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Beginning June 5, Fall schedule resumes September 4
Chapel, 8AM
The Chapel affords an intimate and acoustically exceptional worship experience. Seating is close to the pastors and musicians, and the 360 degree “Light of the Universe” stained glass surrounds the building.
Landes Center, 10:30AM
Worship in the Landes Center tends to be less formal with a powerful drive. Music is led by the VPC Praise Band, which plays current popular worship music in a visual-driven setting with set pieces and screens.
Sanctuary, 9AM
SUMMER LUNCHES
The Sanctuary offers a soaring ceiling and worship through traditional elements of organ and choir. The largest building at VPC houses children and the elderly, long-time members and first-time visitors, those who were raised with organ and classical music, and those who are drawn to the presence of God.
May 15, June 12, July 10, August 14
Children’s Message
9 & 10:30AM worship services Children worship with their family and listen to a message specifically for them. It is an opportunity for kids to hear the music, prayer, and message in worship services.
11:45AM Service on Summer Break The 11:45AM Chapel Service will be on Summer Break staring June 5 and returning September 4.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
June 5-August 7
Kids 3 years old through entering 1st grade. Kids entering 2nd grade and up are invited to stay in worship. We welcome this time for parents to model participation in worship.
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Family Worship Sundays May 29 & August 14*
Twice during the summer we are excited to have all ages present in worship. *Childcare available for kids 0-2
(9 & 10:30AM services)
Fall Sunday School Start August 21
Fall Sunday School begins on August 21.
Everyone is invited to VPC’s Summer Lunches. Join us after the 10:30AM service for good food, fellowship, in a wonderful air conditioned building! Lunch is free but donations are accepted. RSVP is appreciated but not required: vpc.church/event-calendar
May 15: BBQ Summer Kick-off, Grad Sunday
July 10: Summer Fair
June 12: Luau
August 14: Sunday School Kick-off Blessing of the backpacks
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SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS Friday, June 17 & July 15
The Wizard of Oz Friday, June 17, 5:30PM Landes Center
Come out and watch this timeless classic on the big screens in the Landes Center. Sandwiches and popcorn provided, or feel free to bring your own meal. Kids Zone for children over 2 years. This event is open to movie lovers of all ages! Invite a friend!
Swiss Family Robinson Friday, July 15, 5:30PM Landes Center
This Disney adventure is great for the young and young at heart! Sandwiches and popcorn provided, or feel free to bring your own meal. Kids Zone for children over 2 years. This event is open to movie lovers of all ages! Invite a friend!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 20-24
Vacation Bible School 2016: Cave Quest Monday, June 20-Friday, June 24 8:30AM-Noon Calling all kids three years old through 5th grade! Go exploring with Jesus as your light! We will learn how Jesus illuminates our paths and gives us hope for each day. We are expecting VBS to be completely full again this year, so register today! This great week cannot happen without the help of dozens of volunteers giving their time before the event, during, and behind the scenes. We will see you there! This year we are also excited to offer afternoon Sportball extended day opportunity (see information below).
Register for VBS Cost: $30 per child through June 6 $75 per child after June 6 Register online: vpc.church/vbs Questions? Email Tina: tinag@vpc.church Kids start and end each day with a energizing time of singing, skits, and interactive opportunities meant to point to each day’s theme. Through fun music, reoccurring characters, and tangible examples of Jesus, kids will see what God wants for them, and how they can follow His light. The majority of each day at VBS is spent in age-specific groups, with activities that allow kids to create, move, and learn more about the Cave Quest they are on.
Volunteer for VBS General volunteer catagories: Pre-VBS, Crew Leaders, and Behind the Scenes Questions? Email Tina: tinag@vpc.church Pre-VBS: Involves building and decorating sets or putting together craftsand projects. Crew Leaders: Guide a group of kids throughout the week. Behind the Scenes: Snack and food preparation, volunteer appreciation, snack donation coordination.
Sportball extended-day Monday, June 20-Friday, June 24 Noon-3:30PM, Cost: $99 (Please note this is a separate transaction and may require an additional release form) Register online: vpc.church/vbs (follow the link to the Sportball page and scroll down to the Valley Presbyterian Church option) 4
At Sportball kids are exposed to a wide range of sports, build skills designed to promote physical literacy and build selfconfidence, and focus on play and fun.
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SUMMER STUDENT TRIPS
MAY
Forest Home: Creekside, Forest Home: Lakeview, Tuba City, and Washington D.C. Summer is an amazing time of growth, service, and fun at VPC. Our Junior and Senior High groups will travel up mountains and across the country to deepen their faith and build relationships If you have any questions about getting involved in either of the summer camps or mission trips, contact Jordan: jordang@vpc.church
Forest Home: Creekside Junior High
June 12-17, Forest Home, California Cost: $500 (Scholarships and fundraising available)
Creekside is the place for campers to get away form the academic and social pressures of Junior High and instead focus on their identity in Christ.
Forest Home: Lakeview Senior High
June 12-17, Forest Home, California Cost: $500 (Scholarships and fundraising available)
Summer Camp at Lakeview is an experience designed to challenge, encourage, and engage students who are entering grades 9-12 in the fall
Summer Lunches: Summer Kick-off & Grad Recognition Sunday, May 15, 11:45AM Landes Center, Cost: Free
Family Worship Sunday* Sunday, May 29
It’s time to start the Summer fun! Join us after the 10:30AM service for good food, fellowship, in an air conditioned building! The lunches are free but donations are accepted.
*Childcare available for kids 0-2 (9 & 10:30AM services)
RSVP is appreciated but not required: vpc.church/event-calendar
Men’s Ministry: TopGolf Thursday, May 19, 5PM TopGolf Scottsdale, Cost: $20 (pay when you arrive) Join other guys for a great evening of golf, laughs, and food. Questions? Email David Turner: davidt@vpc.church RSVP online: vpc.church/men
Junior High Mission Trip: Tuba City July 17-22, Tuba City, Arizona Cost: $350
(Scholarships and fundraising available)
This is a great opportunity for Junior High students to learn what a large mission trip can look like and how to have a good time while doing good work on the Navajo Reservation.
All ages are invited to worship with their families at all four services.
Memorial Day Veteran Service of Remembrance Monday, May 30, 8AM Memorial Garden A “Roll Call” of names of deceased military veterans will be read, including names of vets affiliated with VPC or were relatives of VPC members. Please provide names by Wednesday, May 25. To add a name to the Roll Call, contact Gary Green: 480-812-9446 or gjgreen@cox.net
Presbyterian Women Luncheon & Speaker Wednesday, May 25, 11:30AM Landes Center, Cost: $10 VPC members Elizabeth Arendt and Kathleen Forcucci will tell us about Days for Girls, a program providing hygiene products for girls in Malawi. Also, installation of new Cooks’ Tour and Circle Leaders will take place. RSVP by Friday, May 20: 480-991-6424
High School Mission Trip: Center for Student Mission, Washington, D.C. July 3-11, Washington, D.C. Cost: $500
(Scholarships and fundraising available)
We will be spending nine days in the nation’s capital, serving people in critical and dire need. Students that attend will be a part of an intense and moving experience.
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When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney Thursday, May 26, 7:30PM Phoenix Theatre, Cost: $34 Join us for this great community social event! Armed with his child-like ingenuity and guileless belief in himself, Disney turned failures into triumph and never ceased wishing on stars. To get tickets or for questions contact Wandie Hulick: 602-316-3372
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JUNE Women’s Ministry: Bunko Night Sunday, June 5, 4PM, RSVP for location Let’s gather for an evening of Bunko, conversation, and food! Bunko is easy; come even if you’ve never played. Bring an appetizer, treat, or drink to share. Questions? Email Kelsey: kelseyw@vpc.church
Genesis: Let’s Start at the Beginning Wednesdays, June 8-July 27, 6:30-7:30PM Calvin Center, Instructors: Kelly & Mike Nieto This course is an interactive look at moments that set the stage for all Scripture. The course will include content from RightNow Media, interactive teaching, and discussion of significant themes in Genesis. Questions? Email Mike Nieto: miken@vpc.church or Kelly: kellyn@vpc.church
Summer Movie Night: The Wizard of Oz Friday, June 17, 5:30PM Landes Center
Washington, D.C. Mission Trip (Senior High) July 3-11, Center for Student Mission, Washington, D.C., Cost: $500
Summer Movie Night: Swiss Family Robinson Friday, June 15, 5:30PM Landes Center
We will be spending nine days in the nation’s capital, serving people in critical and dire need. Students that attend will be a part of an intense and moving experience.
This Disney adventure is great for the young and young at heart! Sandwiches and popcorn provided, or feel free to bring your own meal. Kids Zone for children over 2 years. This event is open to movie lovers of all ages!!
Questions? Email Mike Nieto: miken@vpc.church or Kelly: kellyn@vpc.church
Questions? Contact Jordan: jordang@vpc.church
Questions? Email Mike Nieto: miken@vpc.church or Kelly Nieto: kellyn@vpc.church
Vacation Bible School 2016: Cave Quest Monday, June 20-Friday, June 24 8:30AM-Noon Cost: $30 per child (through June 6) $75 per child (after June 6)
Genesis: Let’s Start at the Beginning cont’d. Wednesdays, July 6-July 27, 6:30-7:30PM Calvin Center, Instructors: Kelly & Mike Nieto
Come out and watch this timeless classic on the big screens in the Landes Center. Sandwiches and popcorn provided, or feel free to bring your own meal. Kids Zone for children over 2 years. This event is open to movie lovers of all ages!!
Summer Lunches: Luau Sunday, June 12, 11:45AM Landes Center, Cost: Free
Calling all kids three years old through 5th grade! We are expecting VBS to be completely full again this year, so register today! We will see you there! Register online: vpc.church/vbs
Get out of the heat and get some good food. We are excited to share the second of four Summer Lunches with you! RSVP is appreciated but not required: vpc.church/event-calendar
Sportball extended-day (after VBS) Monday, June 20-Friday, June 24 Noon-3:30PM, Cost: $99 (Please note this is a separate transaction and may require an additional release form)
Forest Home: Creekside (Junior High Camp) June 12-17, Forest Home, CA, Cost: $500 Creekside is the place for campers to get away form the academic and social pressures of Junior High and instead focus on their identity in Christ. Questions? Contact Jordan: jordang@vpc.church
(Scholarships and fundraising available)
Forest Home: Lakeview (Senior High Camp) June 12-17, Forest Home, CA, Cost: $500 (Scholarships and fundraising available)
Summer Camp at Lakeview is an experience designed to challenge, encourage, and engage students who are entering grades 9-12 in the fall. Questions? Contact Jordan: jordang@vpc.church
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JULY (Scholarships and fundraising available)
Genesis begins with creation and ends with the death of Joseph in Egypt. This course is an interactive look at moments that set the stage for all Scripture. The course will include content from RightNow media, interactive teaching, and discussion of significant themes in Genesis. Questions? Email Mike Nieto: miken@vpc.church or Kelly Nieto: kellyn@vpc.church
Tuba City Mission Trip (Junior High) July 17-22, Tuba City, AZ, Cost: $350 (Scholarships and fundraising available)
This is a great opportunity for Junior High students to learn what a large mission trip can look like and how to have a good time while doing good work on the Navajo Reservation. Questions? Contact Jordan: jordang@vpc.church
Women’s Ministry: Bunko Night Strikes Back! Friday, July 8, 6PM RSVP for location
Summer Sunday School Sundays in July Kids 3 years old through entering 1st grade
At Sportball, kids are exposed to a wide range of sports, build skills designed to promote physical literacy and build self-confidence, and focus on play and fun.
All women are invited for a ladies’ night in! Feel free to bring a friend or neighbor Bunko is easy; come even if you’ve never played. Bring an appetizer, treat, or drink to share.
Kids entering 2nd grade and up are invited to stay in worship. We welcome this time for parents to model participation in worship.
Register online: vpc.church/vbs (follow the link to the Sportball
Questions? Email Kelsey: kelseyw@vpc.church
Summer Sunday School Sundays in June Kids 3 years old through entering 1st grade
Summer Lunches: State Fair Sunday, July 10, 11:45AM Landes Center, Cost: Free
Kids entering 2nd grade and up are invited to stay in worship. We welcome this time for parents to model participation in worship.
Come to the VPC State Fair Summer Lunch! We’ll meet after the 10:30AM worship service. This event is for everyone in the church, come and join us!
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RSVP is appreciated but not required: vpc.church/event-calendar
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AUGUST Last Summer Sunday School Sunday, August 7 Kids 3 years old through entering 1st grade
Summer Lunches: Fall Sunday School Kick-off Sunday, August 14, 11:45AM Landes Center, Cost: Free
Kids entering 2nd grade and up are invited to stay in worship. We welcome this time for parents to model participation in worship.
Welcome to the Fall Semester! School is back in session, and we’re kicking off the Sunday School year in style. Learn more about what’s ahead for kids at VPC!
COMING THIS FALL
Take a look ahead at what we’re doing this Fall, stay tuned for details!
Fall Sermon Series: Together for Tomorrow
VPC is celebrating 60 years of God’s work in our church and community! We’ll honor our past and look toward our future.
RSVP is appreciated but not required: vpc.church/event-calendar
Blessing of the Backpacks & Family Worship Sunday* Sunday, August 14 Our schools are a mission field, where our children can share and show the love of Christ with their friends and teachers. All kids are encouraged to bring their backpack to church, where they will receive a blessing at the 9 and 10:30AM worship services. *Childcare available for kids 0-2 (9 & 10:30AM services)
Sunday School Start Sunday, August 21, 9 & 10:30AM The Fall Sunday School semesters starts on August 21! Kids are invited to join their parents at the beginning of worship during the 9 and 10:30AM services, then go with their new teachers to class. Please remember to register your kids!
Check out these programs that go throughout the summer: COOKS’ TOUR SPORTS MINISTRY White Elephant Donation Collections Men’s Adult Basketball Saturdays, 9-11AM, Cooks’ Tour Shed Thursdays, 6:30-7:30AM Pickleball
Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, 6-8PM
Grandmaster Han’s Martial Arts of Arizona Thursdays, 4:30-5:30PM
Adult Line Dance Fridays, 10AM-noon
Sportball
June 20-24, Noon-3:30PM (See VBS & Sportball page)
Youth Basketball
Sundays, 1-2PM, 2-3PM, ages 12-16 Mondays, 2:30-5:30PM, Thursdays & Fridays, 1-3PM
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Cooks’
Tour
Friday, November 4
9AM-3PM
Hands Across the City, Arms Around the World Cooks’ Tour 2016: for Mission and Charity Friday, November 4, 2016, 8AM
Questions? Email Tina: tinag@vpc.church Register online: vpc.church/sundayschool
ALL SUMMER LONG
Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 30, 4PM South Parking Lot
Be Still: Women’s Breakfast 2016 Saturday, September 17, 7:30AM-Noon Orange Tree Golf Resort
(west of the Sanctuary)
Cooks’ Tour is collecting items year-round as they prepare for the event in November. Have items you would otherwise donate to Goodwill or Red Cross? Drop them off here on a Saturday instead!
CELEBRATION SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2016
Crafters Tuesdays, 9AM, Calvin Center If you enjoy using your skills to create things to help others, then Crafters is for you. Come join in the fellowship, fun, and creativity of this long-standing group of dedicated people. Questions? Call Margaret: 480-483-2609
A New Perspective: Men’s Retreat 2016 Friday, September 30-Sunday, October 2 Prescott Pines Camp
Together for Tomorrow: 60th Celebration Sunday Sunday, November 6, 2016 Worship at 9:30AM, Sanctuary Reception & Party at 10:45AM, South Parking Lot 11
A Community Where Jesus Christ Transforms Lives 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church
Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto, Kelsey Woodruff