FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church week of November 11, 2018
Stewardship 2019 Cooks' Tour Sunday Sale Post-Cooks’ Tour Sunday Sale November 18, between services Chapel Patio & Fireside Room Don't worry if you missed Cooks' Tour. You can still shop for kitchen treasures, handmade gifts, and decorations. Also available are Gifts of the Heart greeting cards. A special thank you to Dick and Tom Van Arsdale for creating the artwork. All proceeds go to mission in our community and around the world.
PW Luncheon & Speaker Featuring Robert Selby, Conductor Wednesday, November 28 11:30AM, Cost $10 RSVP: Church Office or Ruth Brannan: 480-945-6802 by November 25 Bob will share some of his big orchestral scores, beautiful music, and stories of his fascinating career. Please plan to join us and bring a friend. You will be so glad you came! You don't want to miss it!
CARE PACKAGES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS & MILITARY
VPC'S MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
vpc.church/mentalhealth We need your help! Rowena McAllister: rowenamk@gmail.com Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church
NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM St. Patrick Catholic Community
This holiday season, the VPC Deacons are sending care letters and gift cards to our college students and active service members. If you have family members in the military or college, please forward their names, addresses, and birthdays by November 23. Packages will be sent by the end of November.
Living Grace Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6-8PM Oasis Community Church
Care & Support
Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: (602) 222-9444 Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com or (713) 203-5544
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Lynn Black, Pat Ciccone, Emily Courtright, Helen Farmin, Brian Fisher, Gary Green, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Larry McGregor, Dorothy Nern, Ron Norris, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Don Swanson, Kiki Swanson, Ellie Van Denburgh, Kotzie Wheeler, Helen Wolfe, Anna Wyatt
Discipleship and Spiritual Growth (DSG) Did you know? During Oasis Community Wednesdays, our campus pulsates with laughter and fellowship! Weekly, over 100 adults participate in the Alpha Course, Marriage Course, Tim Smiths’ Discerning Your Spiritual DNA class, and Holy Yoga. In addition, Oasis Kids! attendance sees between 20-25 kids learning of God’s heroes and praising his name in song. Our Oasis Students hang and socialize with one another as they move from study rooms to group activities and sessions, enjoying our campus as it was meant to be. Each week, people find themselves chatting with new and old friends long after classes have ended. Learn more about Oasis Community Wednesday or register for a class at: vpc.church/oasis. Over the last two years, attendance at VPC classes has doubled. Thanks to you, VPC is a place where people learn, grow, and live life together! Why do we pledge?
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Helen Adams, Robert Duckworth, and Ruth Napier.
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.
DINNER FOR 8
Eight people. Four meals a year. One of the best ways to get to know people at VPC! vpc.church/dinner
Your gifts help make everything VPC does possible.
VPC News
Commitment Sunday, November 18, all services
Join us next Sunday as we respond to the call God has given us to participate in the mission and ministry of VPC.
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Nancy and Harris Blomeyer, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Mary Corbin, Bonnie Domaz, Lester Goss, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Norma Jean Garity, Corenthel Green, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Heather Kirk, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Martha Sarchett, Mary Strasser, Virginia Tatum, Bette & DiAnne Vyskocil
Sympathy
Dinnerfor 8
We pledge to invest in the next generation's faith formation.
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS
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
During Oasis Community Wednesdays
November 28 - December 19, 6-7PM, Room 409 Register online: vpc.church/classes
ADVENT.ure A great way to start the Christmas season
Sunday, December 2
4:30-6PM, Landes Center, Free
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: A chance to make a commitment 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
MentorKids USA Christmas Party
The Four Gospels: Advent Bible Study* (Part of Oasis Community Wednesdays) Wednesdays, November 28 - December 19 6-7PM, Room 409 Register online: vpc.church/classes The four gospels are the "good news" of who Jesus is and what He's done for us! This Advent season we will look closely at each gospel: the audience, focus, tone, and significant moments in Jesus' life.
Football rules are confusing. Help is here!
MentorKids USA Christmas Party December 8, 9:30AM-2PM, Landes Center Volunteers Needed Contact Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church Help put together an amazing celebration for the children and families of MentorKids! Bouncies, climbing wall, popcorn, face-painting, snow, food, and much more! Assistance needed for any length throughout the event.
ADVENT.ure A great way to start the Christmas season
How to Watch Football Class Tuesday, November 13 6:30-7:30PM, Fireside Room, Free Facilitator: Jerry Sayre
Sunday, December 2 4:30-6PM, Landes Center RSVP: Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church $10 donation requested
Learn the keys to following the action. What do those X's and O's mean? Different offenses and defenses, basic plays, and penalties will be covered. Handouts will include more football topics. Adults of all ages and walk-ins are welcome.
Join us for this annual event! Families of all ages are welcome to participate- as we make Advent wreaths, luminaries, family devotionals, decorate cookies, and enjoy time with each other. Please bring an appetizer to share, dessert provided.
COMMITMENT SUNDAY NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ALL WORSHIP SERVICES You are invited to join the VPC community and celebrate your commitment during worship at all three services. Thanks to you, VPC is able to do God's work in our community and around the world. On November 18, we will take time during worship to celebrate where God is leading our church and our opportunity to be a part of VPC's growing community.
Dinnerfor 8 Eight people. Four meals. Four times a year! One of the best ways to get to know people at VPC! Sign-up today on the patio outside worship centers or online: vpc.church/dinner Dinner for 8 is open to everyone, regardless of age or marital status. The program, designed to bring eight people together through food, meets four times throughout the year for four meals. Meals can be dinners, lunches, picnics – anything from pizza to fine dining! Create new friendships and lasting memories. Sign up today!
The Peace of Christmas
Featuring the VPC Chancel Choir and members of the Phoenix Symphony Narrated by Pastor David Joynt
Monday, December 10, 7PM VPC Sanctuary
The Peace of Christmas: A Cantata Featuring the VPC Chancel Choir and Members of the Phoenix Symphony Narrated by David Joynt Monday, December 10, 7PM, Sanctuary As we journey toward Christmas, join us for a concert that will lift your spirits and put peace in your heart. The Christ child is coming, rejoice! Cookie reception following - hosted by the Valley Presbyterian Foundation
Calendar of Events Sunday, November 11 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, November 13 Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Session Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Fireside Chapel Parlor Chapel Room 409 Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 6PM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, November 14 Presbyterian Women Lydia Circle Presbyterian Women Sarah Circle Grief Share Sportball Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.) Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Oasis Student Midweek (Middle School) The Alpha Course Women's Holy Yoga Discerning Your Spiritual DNA with Tim Smith 20s-30s Community Group Bible Study Oasis Student Midweek (High School) Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Calvin Center Room 409 Chapel Parlor Landes Center Nursery Calvin Center Landes Center Room 415/416 Room 409 Chapel Room 417 & 419 Landes Center Choir Room
9:30AM 11:30AM 1PM 2PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, November 15 Men’s Basketball Stephen Ministry Training Lay Hospital Chaplains Meeting Sages Comm. Group-Mexican Train, Card Making Kids in the Kitchen Pickleball
Landes Center Fireside Room Crossing 101 Fireside Room Landes Kitchen Landes Center
6:30AM 8:30AM 10AM 1PM 2PM 4:30PM
Friday, November 16 Women's Bible Study Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center
9AM 10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, November 17 Cooks' Tour Drop Off
Back Door Landes
8AM
Sunday, November 18 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
Monday, November 12