Presbyterian Women
Jeannie Wright Retirement Celebration Today between 9 & 10:45AM Worship Services Landes Center Patio
Family Ice Skating Fun Sunday, June 2, 2-4PM, Scottsdale Ice Den, 9375 E. Bell Rd., 85260 Cost: $5 (5 years & younger), $7 (6 and up) RSVP online by May 28: vpc.church/women Join us Sunday morning for the start of Summer Sunday School, then join us for an afternoon of family fun ice skating at the Scottsdale Ice Den. All rates include skates. Invite your friends!
Sign up for Presbyterian Women Circles New Circles September 2019—May 2020 Wandie Hulick, wild4uofa@aol.com PW offers women meaningful ways to live out their faith in the midst of a caring community. For over 200 years, PW groups have played a major role in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and witnessing to the promise of God’s kingdom. All women are welcome. Sign up today!
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
May is Mental Health Awareness Month vpc.church/mentalhealth
Mental Health America of AZ SEEDS Conference May 22-23, Glendale Community College 6000 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale Register online: mhaarizona.org/2019-seeds-conference.html Conference theme, #NextGen:B4STAGE4 will build collaborative partnerships that promote the mental health, resilience and self-determination of young adults. #NextGen:B4STAGE4 seeks to normalize help seeking behaviors of young adults and promote constructive conversation.
Care & Support
VPC News
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT... • U.S. military veterans who identified as highly religious or spiritual showed high levels of gratitude, purpose in life, and post-traumatic growth, and lower risk of depression, suicidal thinking, and alcohol abuse than non-spiritual/ religious peers.
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church week of May 19, 2019
Jeannie Wright, Executive Assistant to Pastor David Joynt, has announced that she will retire at the end of May. We are sad to lose a vital and cherished member of the VPC Staff team, but are excited for all the adventures she's planning for the next season of her life! Please join us today celebrate her ministry and service to the VPC community.
Kelly & Mike Nieto Congregational Meeting & Farewell Reception Congregational Meeting Sunday, June 9, 10AM (Following 9AM worship), Landes Center
Session has called a Congregational Meeting to acknowledge the change in call for Pastors Kelly & Mike Nieto.
What needs a makeover in your life?
Farewell Reception/Summer Lunch Sunday, June 9, Noon (Following 10:45AM worship), Landes Center
VPC's Summer Lunches will kickoff the summer with an opportunity to celebrate and say goodbye to the Nieto family. If you would like to help with the Reception/Summer Lunch event or participate in a Love Offering for the Nietos, email Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church.
VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of April 30, 2019
Income $721,247 Expenses $745,982 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
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
Family Worship Sunday, May 26
Children ages three and up are invited and encouraged to join the rest of the congregation during worship. *Nursery available (0-2)
• Finding humor in a situation can lift moods and help people better deal with and overcome difficult experiences. • Living a healthy lifestyle may not be easy but can be achieved by gradually making small changes and building on those successes.
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2019 Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28 8:30AM-Noon Register: vpc.church/vbs
Sharon Arendt, Herb Blinn, Pat Ciccone, John Hale, Michael Heenan, Millie Jacoby, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, Jim Lawrence, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Chris Melde, Dee Melde, Julie Rist, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Jerry Burnette, 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, 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
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Clare Kooi.
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.
@vpc
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
Stay up to date all week long! Keep in touch with VPC throughout the week: eVine (weekly email): vpc.church/evine Facebook: facebook.com/valleypresbyterian Instagram: 'vpc.church'
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? You can join today! 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 & 11-11:45AM 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
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2019 Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28 8:30AM-Noon Register: vpc.church/vbs For kids three years old-5th grade Cost: $30 per child (before June 10) $75 (after June 10)
Even though life gets wild, God is good. Roar is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-fun Gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call “God Sightings.”
Family Worship Sunday, May 26 Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church Children ages three and above are invited and encouraged to join the rest of the congregation during worship. Family Worship is an important opportunity to teach the next generation what worship is all about! To learn more about children in worship, email Tina.
Summer Choir
Who We Are: Celebrating Our Grads
We lift up those who have achieved academic milestones. Today we honor our high school, collegiate, and advanced degree graduates. We applaud them for their accomplishments and look toward the future through their eyes. Congratulations to each of our graduates, may God guide their steps as they march boldly into the future.
High School
Emily Artigue: Chaparral High School; will attend Hope College Adam Gilbreath: Saguaro High School, will attend University of Arizona studying Architecture Nathanael (Nate) Kerber: Brophy College Preparatory; will attend Whitworth University Dallas Lindquist: Scottsdale Preparatory Academy Emily Martin: Saguaro High School, will attend ASU studying Medical Sciences Jadon Parker: Veritas Preparatory Academy; will attend ASU studying Psychology Will Winter: Brophy College Preparatory; will attend University of Mississippi
College
Heidi Artigue: BA in Economics, minors in Mathematics & Computer Science, Pomona College Annie Gilbreath: BS in Finance & Management, University of Arizona Katherine Gonzales: Business Management, minor in Digital Design, Grand Canyon University Jackson Martin: Associates of Business, Associates of Arts, Scottsdale Community College Cameron McAllister: BS in Chemical Engineering, minor in Sustainability, Barrett Honors College, ASU Dylan Michael Mitcham: Associates in Science, Academic Certificate in Spanish, Rio Salado College Gigi Dixon-Mitcham: Associates in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood, Rio Salado College John Schupbach: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota Brittany Slont: Masters Education Curriculum & Instruction (Applied Behavior Analysis), ASU
Service of
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
REMEMBRANCE
Sundays, June 2, 9, 16, & 23 Room 419, 8:30AM Sing in 9AM worship service
Remembering Military Veterans Memorial Day, May 27, 8AM Memorial Garden
All are welcome to join us Sundays in June! Together we'll have fun learning a simple song to sing during the 9AM Worship Service. No robes. No commitments. No Wednesday night rehearsals.
A “Roll Call” of deceased military veterans names will be read, including names of vets affiliated with VPC or relatives of VPC members. Please provide names by Wednesday, May 22. To add a name to the Roll Call email: katrinac@vpc.church
From VPC Building Committee 1. Asbestos abatement began in Sanctuary basement and facilities mechanical room on May 15, popcorn ceiling abatement and black mastic in organ pit. 2. Concrete demo began May 15. 3. Altar, baptismal font and cross have been removed and are being stored safely.
Calendar of Events Sunday, May 19 Family Promise: May 19-26 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Student Gathering (Middle & High School) Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Jeannie Wright Retirement Reception Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Senior Summit
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-414 Landes Patio Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-414 Chapel/Fireside Room
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:30AM 11AM 4:30PM
Tuesday, May 21 Men's Breakfast Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Pickleball Session All Deacon Prayers for Ministry Boy Scout Troop 441
Fireside Room Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Landes Center Calvin Center Chapel Landes Center
6:30AM 9AM 9AM 9:30AM 4:30PM 6PM 7PM 7PM
Wednesday, May 22 Presbyterian Women Luncheon Into the Wardrobe: Theology of C.S. Lewis, Pt 2 NAMI Family to Family Class Student Ministry Volunteer Appreciation
Landes Center Chapel Room 409 Landes Patio
11:30PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM
Thursday, May 23 Men's Basketball Stephen Ministry Meeting Sages Community Group-Card Making Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center Calvin Center Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center
7:30AM 11AM 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Friday, May 24 Alcoholics Anonymous
Chapel
7:30PM
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:30AM
Monday, May 20
Saturday, May 25 Sunday, May 26 Family Worship Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sages Community Group Bible Study