FOCUS
Cooks’ Tour
Valley Presbyterian Church week of September 22, 2019
49 Annual Friday, November 1, 9AM-3PM th
Alzheimer's Support Group 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Starting September 25 10-11:30AM, Chapel Room 602 Facilitators: Craig & Hope Boutte Register: vpc.church/care 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.
Proceeds support missions around the world.
Donations Needed! Silent Auction- Weekdays, church office, Saturdays, 8-11AM behind Landes
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
White Elephant- Saturdays, 8-11AM Co-Chairs: Beve Lane, 815-761-7896, bnelsonlane@aol.com; Sandra Gonzales, 602-616-0458, whiskchop@gmail.com Visit vpc.church/cooks and click donate. Visit the website for a list of needed items for the Silent Auction, Kitchen Treasures, Christmas Shoppe, and Tiffany West (costume jewelry). Also accepting White Elephant donations for Spring Sale.
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY: Mental Illness & Suicide in Young People
You are not alone.
VPC Construction Updates! • • • • • •
Roofing work is 75% complete Framing at main entry door is complete Transformer has been installed Footings for site walls and altar bench have been poured Trellis columns and beams have been installed Support framing for the light well above the choir room has been completed
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.
Read more about these events inside the Focus! VPC is hosting September 29-October 6 Want to help? Email Chris: chrisw@vpc.church
vpc.church/mentalhealth Mental illness has been identified as a leading factor in youth suicide. Youth who call crisis line staff with concerns and/or symptoms of mental illness are likely to be at increased risk for experiencing suicidal ideations and/or plans. Some common mental illnesses that young crisis line callers experience include: depression, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness during a crisis line call can help staff be better prepared to screen for suicidality in their young callers. -From the QPR Institute: qprinstitute.com Learn more about Mental Health and Illnesses • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill: namivalleyofthesun.org • National Mental Health Association: nmha.org • AZ Dept. Behavioral Health: azdhs.gov
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
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
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
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.
Roofing work.
Support framing for the light well above the choir room.
Take a peek inside the Sanctuary during construction! September 29, 8:15-8:45AM, 10-10:45AM, 11:45AM-12:15PM Meet outside the Sanctuary Take the opportunity to look inside the building! Chat with members of the Building Committee and staff from Porter Construction.
VPC News VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of Agust 31, 2019 Income $1,413,553 Expenses $1,500,231 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
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 W. Kingma
Connecting & Communicating with Your Kids Facilitator: Larry Kerby, author of Parenting Rocks! Wednesday, October 2, 6-7:30PM, Room 409