This is your
Stewardship 2020 To be a part of what God is doing at VPC in 2020 Commitment Sunday, November 17. What does that mean? Once a year, VPC sets aside time during worship to take the opportunity to signal a commitment to what God is doing in our lives, in our community, and in our world. Thanks to you, the ministry of VPC can happen. We ask, if you're able and willing, to indicate your support for VPC in 2020. It may be financial support, volunteering, praying for the church, or all three. Thank you for the ways in which you are God's hands and feet at VPC, and thank you for helping make this community vibrant and faith-filled!
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Dinner for 4, 6, or 8 centers on people gathering over a meal and developing new friendships at home, at the park, or a favorite restaurant. Dinner for 8 and 6 groups meet throughout the year while the Dinner for 4 groups will rotate every three months. Everyone is welcome to be part of a dinner group. Sign up Landes patio today or online: vpc.church/dinner. Questions, Lynda Coffelt, 480-688-1527
Care & Support
Receiving help from the community of healing
VPC supports hundreds of orphans and families in Malawi. Recently we broke ground on a Secondary Boarding School that will serve 200 learners every year, enabling the learners to thrive in their education instead of walking up to 20 miles every day to and from school. We help numerous families in Phoenix to transition from homelessness back into the community. We helped create a headquarters for Family Promise and renovated existing space to double the capacity of families served to over 150 per year. Through MentorKids, we provide after-school and summer programs for at-risk youth throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale. The newly opened Promised Neighborhood in Scottsdale is currently serving over 25 families.
VPC News VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of September 30, 2019 Income $1,526,990 Expenses $1,669,114 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
DEVOTIONALS AVAILABLE IN WORSHIP CENTERS AND ONLINE.
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
Family Workshop: Facing Challenges, for parents of Middle & High Schoolers Sunday, November 3, 9AM, Room 415-416 & Wednesday, November 6, 6PM, Crossing 104 For parents to promote awareness, understanding, and prevention of suicide and mental health issues
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Sharon Arendt, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Mimmo Brigandi, Debbi Courtright, Sandra Gerlach, Rick Glady, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Will Gilbreath, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, David Joynt, Keith Kerber, Jim Lawrence, John Lee, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Lois Nuernberg, Justus Nye, Paul Paige, Larry Parker, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Bob Turpin, Bob Rufenacht, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
Sign up today on the patio or online: vpc.church/dinner
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, 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 & Mary Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, 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 Walter (Tom) Tompkins.
week of October 27, 2019
Invitation to Be Whole
Why do we pledge? Everything we love about our church is made possible by our gifts. A big thank you to all for your generous support of NAMI Valley of the Sun Walk. This year, we had a team of 19, with 14 walkers, raising $2,280 so far! VPC's members included Janeen Bailey, Susan Krecker, Kirby Kongable, Barbara Blair, Andrea Isaiah, and Elizabeth Weiss. Don't forget, it's not too late to ask others to donate to this effort. Each dollar raised goes directly toward providing no-cost resources, support, and programs to people in need. Together, we can improve the lives of those who live with mental illness and their loved ones. Many thanks again, Elizabeth Weiss, Team Captain North Valley Walkers/NamiWalks
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church
Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Travis W. Kingma
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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 a church leader 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: Nursery: Sunday School: If your kids stay in worship, check (Infants-2 years) 3 years-5th grade out the worship activity cart in 8:45-11:45AM 9:15-10 & 11-11:45AM each worship center.
Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church
Who We Are: Remembering the Saints
Today is All Saints Sunday, where we take the opportunity to remember those who have gone before us during the year. Typically, VPC has taken time to honor these saints during the Annual Meeting, but this year have decided to create space in worship. As we accept God's invitation today to glorify Him through song and through the Word, let us also look toward Christ's ultimate invitation to eternity, and to those who are already experiencing what that is like.
Helen Babian John Bacon Fred Board Kathleen Carson Gloria Diefenderfer Helen Farmin Keith Fenton Tracy (Guy) Gamble Louis Germain Lester Goss Dorothy Hanson
Bruce Harding Daniel Helsley Jerry Hoffman Stewart Hollocker Millie Jacoby Barbara (Bobbie) Jewett Kay Koeb Clarence Kooi Michael Markgraf Robert McKee James Moeller
John Preston Gwen Randolph Patricia Sauro Scott Spangler Kiki Swanson Virginia Tatum Ryan Thomas Walter (Tom) Tompkins Paul Van Wie Shirley Wagoner Marion (Terry) Wright
Women's Ministry Floral Arranging Class
A Celebration of Music VPC Chancel Choir with members of the
Phoenix Symphony
Monday, December 16, 7:30PM, $10 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: vpc.church/music
Troop 441 Holiday Green sales Today, outside worship centers Greens delivered December 8
We will take you on a journey that celebrates the importance of music in our lives and how music enriches the holiday season. Sponsored by the Valley Presbyterian Foundation
This is one of the generous ways you support Troop 441. VPC members love to decorate with and give fragrant holiday greens, such as wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces. This annual fundraiser supports Troop 441’s year-long activities.
WISE GIVING PANEL Grow your generosity November 17, 10AM, Fireside Room Register: vpc.church/classes Panelists: Tony Pescatore, CPA: 30 years of tax, estate, and philanthropic advisory work. Jonathon Morrison, JD: has advised on tax, estate, and philanthropic strategies for 12 years Jesus calls us to be generous givers, and challenges us to be stewards of His gifts. This informative workshop will discuss how to be a wise steward over your
ICM Thanksgiving Food Drive Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church Bags available starting next week Return full bags Sunday, November 17 ICM Food & Clothing Bank meets the basic needs, six days a week, for up to 160 families. Monetary donations of any size also appreciated.
Wednesday, November 13, 6-7:30PM, Landes Center, Cost: $25 RSVP by November 7: vpc.church/women The class will focus on a fall floral arrangement. Participants can take home the vase and flowers. Childcare is provided but please RSVP your child if they are not a registered for Oasis Kids.
Family Workshop
Families of Middle and High Schoolers: Facing Challenges (two-part Family Workshop) Today, November 3, 9AM, Room 415-416 Wednesday, November 6, 6PM, Crossing 104 Facilitators: Samantha Kingma, LMFT; Shea Dodson, LMSW; Michaela Decker, LMFT This class is designed for parents of Middle and High School students to promote awareness, understanding, and prevention of suicide and mental health issues from a Christian perspective.
CHRIS WOODARD'S
SERVICE OF ORDINATION
Sunday, November 17 4PM, Landes Center
You're invited to celebrate with Chris as he is ordained to the ministry of teaching and leadership!
Thank you to everyone who prayed, participated, and volunteered for Cooks' Tour 2019! -The Co-Chairs Sandra Gonzales & Beve Lane
Calendar of Events Sunday, November 3 Worship Chancel Choir Rehearsal Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Family Workshop-Facing Challenges (6th-12th grade) Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomer Community Group Sages Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) High School Lunch Bunch
Chapel Room 419 Nursery Landes Center Room 415-416 Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Calvin Center Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Rooms 404-417 Landes Basement
8AM 8:30AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM 12PM
Monday, November 4 Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Tuesday, November 5 Valley Day School (VDS) Mah Jongg Valley Day School Chapel AIL-Creating a Roadmap for Ultimate Aging Mini Explorers! Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Day School Rooms Fireside Room Chapel Calvin Center Room 409 Landes Center Landes Center
9AM 9AM 11:15AM 2PM 2PM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, November 6 Valley Day School (VDS) Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Valley Day School Chapel Tracy (Guy) Gamble Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.) Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Oasis Middle School Midweek Family Workshop Living with Alzheimer's-Early Stage Mere Christianity Women's Holy Yoga Chancel Choir Rehearsal Oasis High School
Day School Rooms Calvin Center Chapel Chapel Fountain Patio Nursery Room 415-416 Landes Basement Chapel/Crossing 104 Room 409 Calvin Center Youth Room 512 Room 419 Landes Basement
9AM 9AM 11:15AM 4PM 5:15PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, November 7 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) Grief Class-Beyond the Broken Heart Sages Community Group-Mexican Train/Cardmaking Adventures in Learning-Chair Yoga Martial Arts
Landes Center Day School Rooms Chapel Parlor Fireside Room Youth Room Calvin Center
6:30PM 9AM 10AM 1PM 2PM 4:40PM
Friday, November 8 Women's Bible Study Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center
9AM 10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, November 9 Cooks' Tour Drop Off
Back Landes Center
8AM
Sunday, November 10 Worship Chancel Choir Rehearsal Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Boomer Community Group Sages Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Room 419 Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Calvin Center Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:30AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM