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Valley Presbyterian Church week of November 24, 2019
Poinsettias @VPC New Member Celebration Sunday, December 8 10AM-10:45, Landes Patio Meet thirty-four new VPC members. These new members add their unique stories and gifts to our congregation, please take the opportunity to get to know them! Celebrate with a slice of cake!
We invite you to donate a Christmas poinsettia in honor of loved ones. Deadline for acknowledgment in the Christmas Eve bulletin is Tuesday, December 17.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
A NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS DECEMBER 1 Devotionals will be available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Accepting donations ($15) through Christmas. Proceeds benefit orphans in Malawi. Order online: vpc.church/christmas or fill out card available in all worship centers and in the church office.
VPC Construction Updates! • APS has cleared the building for power. • Roofing is complete. • Electrical / Lighting/ Audio Visual Conduit is installed. • Church bell has been installed in the masonry wall.
Service of REMEMBRANCE
Dove Tree Service of Remembrance December 3, 2PM, Memorial Garden Pastor David Turner presiding The tree will be installed Thanksgiving weekend. If you have lost a loved one, feel free to come to the Garden, write their name on a dove, place it on the tree, and offer a silent prayer. Join us as we remember those who have passed.
How do we show guests VPC is a place where they can belong? At VPC it's a priority to be a warm and welcoming church. Our new Deacon Hospitality Ministry, needs you! This ministry will consist of volunteer hosts, scattered throughout campus, to welcome guests on Sunday mornings between services. If you want to have some fun and meet great people, this new ministry is for you! If interested please contact David Turner: davidt@vpc.church
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Sharon Arendt, Mimmo Brigandi, Sandra Gerlach, Will Gilbreath, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Millie Homan, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, David Joynt, Keith Kerber, Margaret Kurtz, John Lee, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Lois Nuernberg, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Bob Turpin, Bob Rufenacht, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Bonnie Domaz, Geoffrey Edmunds, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Ginny Groom, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Sue Larson, Jim Lawrence, Jim & Mary Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Larry Parker, Roy States, Mary Strasser, Bette Vyskocil, 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 Wanda Biggs.
If you have any questions about Sanctuary construction, please contact Ed Glady: edward.glady@sandersparks.com, 602-738-8009 or Kris Williams: kgwilliams123@cox.net, 602-619-6578
Church bell installed.
Z-purlin canopy/patio cover installed.
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
VPC News Commitment Sunday Thank You
Over the past several weeks you have been Invited to See, Invited to be Made Whole, Invited to Reconsider, and Invited to Serve. Last Sunday you made a commitment to the work of Jesus Christ. In addition to your prayers, you also made a financial commitment to support the programs and ministries of VPC. 184 households completed commitment cards, pledging $1,053,300. 263 additional households give to VPC regularly, and their expected commitment will total $707,000. We are so grateful for this support of over $1.76 million, a slight increase from 2019.
Advent.ure A great way to start the Christmas season
Praise God for your generosity and support of A New Heart for the Valley campaign, with over $11.6 million in pledges (and counting!) as of November 20.
Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Chris D. Woodard, Travis W. Kingma
ICM THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Bags available in worship centers. Last chance, bring back by tomorrow!