Adventures in Learning
Stewardship 2020
Creating a Road Map for the Ultimate Aging Experience Tuesday, November 5 2-3:30PM, Calvin Center Instructor: Thom Corrigan Sign up: vpc.church/classes This class will address issues of concern with getting older as well as opportunities for optimal experiences in our postretirement years. Thom will teach us how to create a “road map” that will help us reach our goals and define who we are in our proverbial “golden years.”
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
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY Three-week Alzheimer's Workshop For Care Partners Facilitator: Martha Burruel, Community Resource Manager, Alzheimer's Association Wednesday, October 30, November 6 & 13 6-8:30PM, Room 409 Registration: vpc.church/care Understand dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and how to identify early stage symptoms. We will work through acceptance of a diagnosis and how to partner with the person suffering to develop coping strategies when new changes and symptoms arise.
Care & Support
You are not alone. vpc.church/mentalhealth WISE Congregations for Mental Health Conf. Saturday, November 2, 8AM-5PM Church of the Beatitudes, Phoenix Contact: djcowen@msn.com • Hear stories by people affected by mental health challenges • Learn about mental disorders, suicide, and minority mental health • Learn the steps to become a Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged Congregation for Mental Health • Worship together, share, and meet new people with a common interest
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Sharon Arendt, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Debbi Courtright, Sandra Gerlach, Rick Glady, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, David Joynt, Keith Kerber, Jim Lawrence, John Lee, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Bob Turpin, Bob Rufenacht, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
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, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Roy States, Mary Strasser, Bette Vyskocil, Helen Wolfe
Pastor David Joynt Update:
On Monday evening David was in a motorcycle accident, resulting in five broken ribs, a lot of bruising, and a very restless pastor. Your prayers for a speedy recovery are welcome! 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 Julie DeBlaey, Tracy (Guy) Gamble, and Thomas Sniezek.
FOCUS
Valley Presbyterian Church week of October 27, 2019
Invitation to See How Jesus invited his disciples
In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Paul discusses the effect the gospel should have on the way Christians understand wealth: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” Seeing Christ’s sacrificial love for us, that he gave up everything so that we could inherit the riches of heaven, helps us develop a healthy attitude toward material possessions and become people who are both generous and joyful. Understanding the riches we have already received in Christ not only liberates us from excessive concern over our wealth, talents, and time, but also motivates us to invest them in the eternal kingdom of God. We certainly must be good stewards of all that God has given us: money, time, skills, influence, and position. Therefore, generosity and stewardship are about much more than our financial resources. Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there you heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Our heart’s inclination is to worship anything other than God. In a city like Phoenix, money can become an idol. Therefore, giving it away generously to God’s service can liberate us from our idolatry and fix our eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2).
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VPC News
At the Congregational Meeting meeting held October 20, 2019, the following motions were voted on and passed:
The All-Church Nominating Committee moved to elect for a three-year term the Elders, Deacons and Trustees of the Foundation for the class of 2022. Elders Marilyn Cage Boots Dunlap Bryan Gottfredson Christy Miller Jim Schaller Tony Will
Trustees Sue Chappell Scott Freeman Doug Peterson (Elder) John Voris
Deacons Gus Armendariz Ginny Carter Kelly Eaton Todd Gilbreath Allen Hall Kay Randolph
Today, 5-7PM, Kiva Fields Trunks & Candy & Food Trucks vpc.church/tot
Sean Rollinson Gary Stuckey Maris Thomas Beverly Tozer Nancy Vessell Laura Vreeland
Amending the Valley Presbyterian Church Articles of Incorporation, Article VIII, to read “The highest amount of indebtedness of liability direct or contingent to which this corporation shall at any time subject itself shall be Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000), unless otherwise fixed by the by-laws and by and with the consent of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
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
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
Alzheimer's Workshop for Care Partners Wednesdays, October 30 November 6 & 13 6-8:30PM, Room 409 Registration: vpc.church/care
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Cooks’ Tour Friday, November 1, 9AM-3PM Tickets available: church office & online: vpc.church/cooks
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COOKS' TOUR 2019
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
Family Workshop
Families of Middle and High Schoolers: Facing Challenges (two-part Family Workshop) Sunday, November 3, 9AM, Room 415-416 Wednesday, November 6, 6-PM, 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.
Calendar of Events
WISE GIVING PANEL Wise Giving Panel: Grow your generosity November 17, 10AM Fireside Room Jesus calls us to be generous givers, yet also challenges us to be wise stewards of His gifts. This informative workshop will discuss how to be a wise steward over your charitable donations.
Friday, November 1, 9AM-3PM Luncheon: $20, Home Tour: $20 Get tickets on the patio, church office, or online: vpc.church/cooks One of your favorite fall events is almost here! Cooks' Tour is lovingly created each year with you in mind-from trinkets to trips, confections to crafts, all to benefit mission partners around the world. Visit the website to learn more about this fantastic event! FEATURING * Crafter Boutique * Holiday Shoppe * Kitchen Treasures * Costume Jewelry * Silent Auction * Complimentary Tea Table * Home Tour by mini-bus * Specially designed cards by Tom & Dick Van Arsdale * Lunch from Chef Sandra Gonzales of Whisk & Chop Visit the tea table for free refreshments. Visit the Crafter Boutique for lovely handmade holiday gifts or stop by the Holiday Shoppe for some gently used holiday-themed items. Find sparkling treasures at the Tiffany West jewelry sale. Tour a luxurious home in our neighborhood. Grab some Christmas cards and note cards designed by Tom and Dick Van Arsdale. Lastly, don't forget to stop by the Landes Center to see what great silent auction items are available! Cooks' Tour's Mission Over 48 years Cooks' Tour has raised over $1 million to support a wide variety of needs! Each year Cooks' Tour partners with local and global mission causes. Monies collected during the annual event have been able to support the wonderful causes below: Ministry of Hope, Malawi-Educational scholarships for girls VPC Children's Ministry-Mobile centers & worship badges Helping Hands for Single Moms, Phoenix- AAA Towing for single mom college students MentorKids, Phoenix-South Phoenix summer enrichment program Mesa Presbyterian Ministries-Assist working poor with basic needs Menaul School, Albuquerque, New Mexico-Renovation of on-campus cottage Audrey's Angels, Phoenix-Enrich the lives of the elderly in small group homes Valley Day School-Scholarships and assistance Medical Benevolence Foundation, Haiti-Surgeries for women and children Coronado High School Student Government- Scholarships for leadership development Sky Harbor International Chaplaincy
HOW YOU CAN HELP Tea Table Cookie drop off October 30-31 We provide complimentary tea and cookies throughout this event. We are in need of cookies! Bake or purchase favorite treats. Kitchen Treasures Food drop off October 30-31 We're looking for pies, cakes, breads, jams, jellies, candies, etc. Special Friends Donation Make financial contributions to cover the costs of mini-bus, tables, and publicity. This ensures money raised at Cooks’ Tour will go directly to mission causes.
TODAY, 5-7PM, KIVA FIELD
Chapel Room 419 Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Room 415-416 Calvin Center Nursery Landes Center Rooms 404-417 Landes Basement Kiva Field
8AM 8:30AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM 12PM 5PM
Monday, October 28 Cooks' Tour Set Up Valley Day School (VDS)
Campus Wide Day School Rooms
8AM 9AM
Tuesday, October 29 Cooks' Tour Set Up Valley Day School (VDS) Boy Scout Troop 441
Campus Wide Day School Rooms Landes Center/Chapel
8AM 9AM 7PM
Wednesday, October 30 Cooks' Tour Set Up Valley Day School (VDS) Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.) Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Oasis Middle School Midweek Living with Alzheimer's-Early Stage Top 10 Things to Know About the Bible Women's Holy Yoga Chancel Choir Rehearsal Oasis High School
Campus Wide Day School Rooms Fountain Patio Nursery Room 415-416 Landes Basement Room 409 Chapel Youth Room 512 Room 419 Landes Basement
8AM 9AM 5:15PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, October 31 Cooks' Tour Set Up Valley Day School (VDS) Grief Class-Beyond the Broken Heart Adventures in Learning-Chair Yoga
Campus Wide Day School Rooms Chapel Parlor Youth Room
8AM 9AM 10AM 2PM
Friday, November 1 Cooks' Tour Alcoholics Anonymous
Campus Wide Landes Center
9AM 7:30PM
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 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM 12PM
Saturday, November 2
BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!
• Trunk or Treating • Photo Booth • Snacks • Inflatables • Games • Prizes • Food trucks— food truck items available for purchase
Sunday, October 27 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) High School Lunch Bunch Trunk or Treat
vpc.church/cooks
Co-chairs: Beve Lane: 815-761-7896 Sandra Gonzales: 602-616-0458
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