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Kickoff Planning Meeting
Valley Presbyterian Church week of September 1, 2019
Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.
God is at work in people's lives at VPC. A church community is woven together through the journeys our lives take. Listen and be inspired by these stories!
All are welcome! September 5, 9AM, Calvin Center Co-Chairs: Sandra Gonzales: 602-616-0458, whiskchop@gmail.com Beve Lane: 815-761-7896, bnelslane@aol.com vpc.church/cooks Interested in getting involved, learning more or supporting this one-day event? Please attend! Visit the website for needed donations for the Silent Auction, Kitchen Treasures, Christmas Shoppe, and Tiffany West (costume jewelry).
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
You are not alone. A class for those experiencing grief Thursdays, September 12-November 21 10-11:30AM, Chapel Parlor Registration: vpc.church/care, Cost: $12 Facilitator: Pastor David Turner Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough is a nine-week course for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Together with others traveling this path, you will find support, encouragement, and experience personal and spiritual growth through the healing power of God's presence.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES! VPC Construction Updates! • The demolition of the south wall of the choir room has been mostly completed. • The steel beam over the new choir room wall opening has been installed and welded according to plan. 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
DEVOTIONALS AVAILABLE IN WORSHIP CENTERS.
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Starts this Wednesday!
vpc.church/mentalhealth Beautifully Bipolar: An Inspiring Look Into Mental Illness September 3, 7-8:30PM Scottsdale Granite Reef Senior Center 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale namivalleyofthesun.org Erin Callinan is an author and public speaker who is dedicated to reducing stigma and promoting recovery for those living with mental illness. She shares her stories of strength and struggle while living with bipolar disorder.
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Karen Annis, Sharon Arendt, Herb Blinn, Tom Clark, Debbi Courtright, Rick Glady, John Hale, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, Ann Kolar, Beve Lane, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Chris Melde, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Bonnie Domaz, Helen Farmin, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Corenthel Green, Ginny Groom, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Sue Larson, Jim 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
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.
Remaining wall at the south entry of the Choir Room has been removed.
VPC News
Work on zone one underground ductwork.
Be aware of email scams appearing to come from VPC Staff
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'
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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)
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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.
There's something for everyone at Oasis! Wednesday's Food Truck: Queso Good, opens at 5:15PM Classes: Begin at 6PM Oasis Kids! & Minis: 6-7:30PM Middle School: 6-7:30PM High School: 7:30-9PM
Family Worship
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
Today, 9 & 10:45AM services Family Worship is an important opportunity to teach the next generation what worship is all about!
Belong
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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.
Grab a copy of the Fall Ministry Brochure!
Calendar of Events
Every class, event, program, and opportunity is listed in the new magazine, which is out today!
Sunday, September 1 Family Worship Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship
The Ministry Brochure is a great tool to find options for your whole family. It's also a great way to help others see how God is at work at VPC. Take one for you and one for a friend! Copies are available in Worship Centers, the church office, and online: vpc.church/ministrybrochure.
Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church
Family Worship Today 9 & 10:45AM services Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church Children ages three and above are invited and encouraged to join the congregation during worship. Family Worship is an important opportunity to teach the next generation what worship is all about!
Chancel Choir VPC Chancel Choir rehearsals resume Wednesdays starting September 4 7:30-9PM, Room 419 Jennifer: jenniferh@vpc.church This is a great time to join VPC's Chancel Choir, we are seeking new members! The Chancel Choir sings weekly at the 9AM worship service. Come share your voice and love for fellowship and the Lord!
Classes starting this Wednesday! Learn more and sign up: vpc.church/oasis Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Instructor: Senior Pastor David Joynt, 6-7PM, Calvin Center, free Christians believe God is the source of truth and creator of reason. Yet we live at a time when many people dismiss Christian faith as pure fantasy or unreasonable conviction. C.S. Lewis was an Oxford Professor and Christian believer. His book, Mere Christianity, shows why faith is reasonable and how to connect our heads and hearts. Holy Yoga Instructors: Erin Lunn & Jennifer Cecil 6-7:30PM, Upper Youth Room (Room 512), Cost: $5 per class This is a type of yoga practice that combines stretching and movement with worshipful moments and prayer. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat and a friend! The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About the Bible Instructor: Dr. Cory Peacock, Director of the Sonoran, Theological Group and Fuller Seminary Adjunct Instructor 6-7PM, Chapel, no cost You may know about a guy named Moses in the Old Testament and a guy named Paul in the New Testament, but who has the time to figure out how to go deeper? With the right guide, you do. Join Dr. Peacock as he gives us tools to better understand the Bible.
Stronger Together: 2019 Men’s Retreat Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29, UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ Registration: vpc.church/men Cost: $150 Guest Speaker: Rev. Tom Parker You’ll be blessed with great fellowship, surrounded in the spirit of worship led by Adam Lavaza, provided teachings with Reverend Tom Parker as well as various other fun and engaging activities built to help you grow stronger in your relationship with Jesus and one another. We look forward to seeing you there! Scholarships are available.
Oasis Kids! 6-7:30PM, Room 415-416, Free Oasis Kids! is a safe and fun environment to learn about the world in creative ways. Your child will build, craft, draw, sing, and just have fun while they learn about the love of Jesus Christ!
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Nursery Landes Center
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 10:30AM 10:45AM
Tuesday, September 3 Valley Day School (VDS) Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg Pickleball Stewardship Committee Meeting Boy Scout Troop 441 Memorial: Helen Babian
Day School Rooms Calvin Center Fireside Room Landes Center Room 409 Landes Center Chapel
9AM 9AM 9AM 4:30PM 5PM 7PM 7PM
Wednesday, September 4 Valley Day School (VDS) Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-5 y.o.) Oasis Kids! (K-5th grade) Oasis Middle School Midweek Mere Christianity -C.S. Lewis Study Top 10 Things to Know About the Bible Women's Holy Yoga Chancel Choir Rehearsal Oasis High School Midweek
Day School Rooms Room 409 Fountain Patio Nursery Room 415-416 Landes Basement Calvin Center Chapel Youth Room 512 Room 419 Landes Basement
9AM 9AM 5:15PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, September 5 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) Congregational Care & Fellowship Meeting Cooks’ Tour Planning Meeting Sages Community Group-Mexican Train Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center Day School Rooms Chapel Conf. Room Calvin Center Fireside Room Calvin Center Landes Center
7:30AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Friday, September 6 Valley Day School (VDS) MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center
9AM 9AM 10AM 7:30PM
Chapel Room 419 Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Room 415-416 Landes Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM
Monday, September 2 Church Office Closed-Labor Day Holiday
Saturday, September 7 Sunday, September 8 Worship Chancel Choir Rehearsal Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Student Gathering Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Family Workshop: 3’s/4’s Spiritual Leadership Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)