Focus 11-4-2018

FOCUS

Valley Presbyterian Church week of November 4, 2018

Stewardship 2019

ICM Thanksgiving Food Drive Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church Bags available today on the patio Return full bags by tomorrow, November 5 ICM Food & Clothing Bank meets the basic needs, six days a week, for up to 160 families.

Please take a bag with you when you leave today and return it full by tomorrow, November 5 to the church office.

NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM St. Patrick Catholic Community 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale

Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: (602) 222-9444 Information: vpc.church/mentalhealth Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com or (713) 203-5544

VPC has 44 active Stephen Ministers who are currently meeting and caring for those in need in our faith community. Stephen Ministers are called and trained members of the congregation who provide insight and a listening ear to help navigate life's challenges.

VPC has 21 Lay Hospital Chaplains. These volunteers average five visits per week to nearby hospitals and rehab centers to connect with people from our community who are in dealing with medical issues. VPC's Pastors also make several visits a week to check in on those in medical centers.

Mental Health Support

Living Grace Support Group For those living with mental illness Oasis Community Church 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6-8PM 15014 N. 56th Street, Scottsdale (602) 494-9557

Ministries of Care

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Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS

At-Home visitors see 26 people every other week. These volunteers stay in touch with people from our community who are no longer able to attend activities or services at VPC. 2018 NAMI Walk-Success Story

Why do we give?

The North Valley Walkers raised almost $2000 this year to support educational programs for Mental Health Awareness in the Valley of the Sun. Thank you again for your support of the team, the members of our Mental Health Ministry at VPC, and for those suffering from mental illness.

When you give, reflect on the gifts God has entrusted to you. Taking even just a few minutes to think about why and how you use the gifts God has given you can have a profound effect. This is a powerful exercise to do with your family.

Care & Support 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 & Carlene Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Larry McGregor, Dorothy Nern, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Don Swanson, Kiki Swanson, Ellie Van Denburgh, Kotzie Wheeler, Helen Wolfe

Your gifts help make everything VPC does possible.

VPC News VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of September 30, 2018

Income $1,565,262 Expenses $1,605,068 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

Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:

Helen Adams, Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Nancy and Harris Blomeyer, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Mary Corbin, Audrey Davis, 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 For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163

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.

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

ICM THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

Feel free to bring your filled dontation bag back by tomorrow morning, the 5th!

48th Annual

Cooks’ Tour

THANK YOU!

Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make this year's event such a success!

Dinnerfor 8

DINNER FOR 8

Eight people. Four meals a year.

One of the best ways to get to know people at VPC! vpc.church/dinner

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: Good food and good people 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

COOKS' TOUR 2018 Trunk or Treat thanks!

Over 1,000 people attended last week's event for the whole community A great deal of planning and preparation goes into such a large event, and VPC is thankful for everyone who attended.

Thanks to all who hosted trunks, volunteered, and attended for creating such a fun and safe atmosphere!

Mission accomplished, with your help!

After all the trinkets have been bought, home tours given, pickles purchased, and auction items closed, one thing remains about Cooks' Tour- the monies raised go toward vital service organizations locally and globally. Thank you for your support of this event and all it does for so many!

Dinnerfor 8

Dinner for 8 Sign-up today on the patio outside worship centers or online: vpc.church/dinner Questions? Call Lynda Coffelt: 480-688-1527 Eight people. Four meals. Four times a year.

This is one of the best ways to get to know people at VPC! What is Dinner for 8?

Dinner for 8 groups people from the VPC community together to share meals together throughout the year. The purpose is to create opportunities to get to know people from VPC that you might not otherwise meet! Meals (usually dinners, but really whatever meal) are hosted in turn by different people in each group throughout the year.

I'm interested, but that sounds a little daunting Understandable! Going for a meal to a person's house that you've maybe never met can sound intimidating. Part of what makes a strong and vital faith community is the ability to step out in faith and into new situations. Hundreds of people at VPC can attest to the benefits of Dinner for 8, too!

But I'm a terrible cook!

That's ok! The food is really just an excuse to get to know great people, anyway. There is no pressure to cook/bake/create a culinary marvel. Meals can range from Costco pizza (which is surprisingly good) to picnics in the park. Dinner for 8 is about creating friendships more than fancy food.

Do I have to be married to be in a Dinner for 8 group?

Absolutely not! Dinner for 8 is open to everyone. If you just started visiting, or have been going to VPC for 60 years, Dinner for 8 is a great way to meet new people. Basically what we're saying is Dinner for 8 is a great way to meet new people. Sign up today!

Are you ready for some football?

How to Watch Football Class Tuesday, November 13 6:30-7:30PM, Fireside Room, Free 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.

The Four Gospels: Advent Bible Study* (During Oasis Community Wednesdays) Wednesdays, November 28 - December 19, 6-7PM, Room 409 Register online: vpc.church/classes Check out the November Valley Vine, emailed monthly, pick up a copy on campus, or online: vpc.church/vine.

The four gospels are the "good news" of who Jesus is and what He's done for us! As we celebrate Christ's birth this Advent season, we will look closely at each gospel: the tone, focus, audience, and significant moments in Jesus' life.

Calendar of Events Sunday, November 4 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Student Gathering (Middle & High School) High School Senior Family Workshop 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 415-416 Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Fireside Room Nursery Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417

8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM

Tuesday, November 6 Bridge & Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Valley Day School Chapel Mini Explorers!

Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441

Fireside Chapel Parlor Chapel Calvin Center Landes Center Landes Center

9AM 9:30AM 11:15AM 2PM 4:30PM 7PM

Wednesday, November 7 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

Chapel Parlor Landes Center Nursery Calvin Center Landes Center Room 415/416 Room 409 Chapel Room 417 & 419 Landes Center Choir Room

1PM 2PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM

Thursday, November 8 Men’s Basketball Stephen Ministry Training Sages Comm. Group-Mexican Train, Card Making Kids in the Kitchen Pickleball

Landes Center Fireside Room Fireside Room Landes Kitchen Landes Center

6:30AM 8:30AM 1PM 2PM 4:30PM

Friday, November 9 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Alcoholics Anonymous

Room 415-416 Landes Center

9AM 7:30PM

Saturday, November 10 Cooks' Tour Drop Off Middle School Lock In

Back Door Landes Landes Center

8AM 6PM

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

Monday, November 5