FOCUS
Presbyterian Women
Alzheimer's Support Group 2 & 4th Wednesdays Starting September 25 10-11:30AM, Chapel Room 602 Facilitators: Craig & Hope Boutte nd
Do you feel overwhelmed caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s and would love to meet others on the same journey? This support group brings people together and provides an opportunity to share experiences, hopes, and frustrations in a safe setting. Find encouragement and insight from others who are walking alongside a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
PW Luncheon Wednesday, September 25 Landes Center, 11:30AM, Cost $10 RSVP: Church Office or Ruth Brannan 480-945-6802 by Friday, September 20 Speaker: Art Humble, Adventures in Russia Art has traveled to Russia nineteen times and done research about the country and its leaders. He will discuss hacking by Russian government. How does it happen? Could they interfere with an election? Come and enjoy lunch with friends and hear Art’s fascinating stories of Russia.
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
You are not alone. vpc.church/mentalhealth
safeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone Wednesday, September 18, 8AM-12PM Vista del Camino Community Center, Yaqui Room, Limited to 30, Light breakfast Register: vpc.church/care
Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program Bridge Loan Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
At the August 27, 2019 Session meeting, Elders moved to accept the bridge loan offered by the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program (ILP) to be used as needed to pay costs associated with the A New Heart for the Valley Sanctuary, plaza and Education Building renovation. Maximum loan amount is $5,000,000 with a blended interest rate of 4.188%. The current amount pledged for the capital campaign is $10.3 million, with additional fundraising in process for the balance. We are blessed to have almost 2/3 of those funds already paid in full. However, as the pledge period covers three years, and costs associated with the renovation will need to be paid before all pledges have been fulfilled, a bridge loan will ensure access to cash when needed. As pledges are paid, they in turn will be used to pay down the loan. The ILP is a nonprofit corporation of the PC(USA) created to provide low-cost loans to congregations and related PC(USA) entities. In addition to the low interest rate charged, there are no origination fees, points or prepayment penalties. A portion of the interest paid on our loan will fund other loans to PC(USA) churches – helping them to expand, renovate or reshape their ministry. If you would like more information on the benefits of investing your personal assets with the ILP – from competitive interest rates, low minimum investment, and support of your borrowing church, please contact Kris Bahr. • • • • •
Footings are being installed for the south courtyard walls. Stucco above the south sliding glass doors received its finish coat. Patching of the stone is ongoing. Fire lines have been installed in the foyer. Roofing work is ongoing.
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Be aware of email scams appearing to come from VPC Staff
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Bonnie Domaz, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Corenthel Green, 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 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 Helen Farmin.
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.
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VPC Construction Updates!
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
Sharon Arendt, Herb Blinn, Tom Clark, Debbi Courtright, Sandra Gerlach, Rick Glady, John Hale, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, Ann Kolar, Jim Lawrence, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Bob Turpin, Bob Rufenacht, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
week of September 15, 2019
Update
safeTALK is a suicide prevention training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).
Care & Support
Valley Presbyterian Church
Look inside the Sanctuary during construction! Today, 8:15-8:45AM, 10-10:45AM, 11:45AM-12:15PM Meet outside the Sanctuary
VPC News
Several members of the congregation and staff have recently received emails claiming to come from Pastor David Joynt and others. Please take a second look at any emails from VPC that look or sound peculiar. Remember: • Emails from VPC Staff & Pastors ALWAYS end in '@vpc.church' • VPC Staff & Pastors will never directly solicit for gift cards or other items to be sent somewhere else (authentic emails may ask for donations that are brought to VPC) • Be wary of emails asking for personal information that VPC already has (via SimpleChurch or other registrations) If you have any questions, ask first! Feel free to email Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church.
UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ Guest Speaker: Rev. Tom Parker Registration: vpc.church/men
#thestruggleisreal
Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Travis Kingma
Connecting & Communicating with Your Kids Facilitator: Larry Kerby, author of Parenting Rocks! Wednesday, October 2, 6-7:30PM, Room 409