FOCUS
Take a peek inside the Sanctuary!
Get a chance to look inside the Sanctuary during construction! Sunday, September 15 & 29 8:15-8:45AM, 9:45-10:30AM, 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.
2020 Annual Foundation Dinner Committee Volunteers Needed Next Meeting: Monday, September 9 9-10AM, Chapel Conference Room Charlee Turner: charleet@vpc.church Looking for a fun way to get creatively involved in our church? VPF is seeking volunteers to fill committee positions for the exciting 2020 Foundation Dinner. The committee meets monthly from August to February and weekly as the event nears.
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.
vpc.church/mentalhealth World Suicide Prevention Day September 10, iasp.info Join with us and others across the world to play a part in suicide prevention. We invite you to light a candle near a window Tuesday at 8PM as a symbol of support. Every day, we lose many lives to suicide, and many more are profoundly impacted by their deaths. We acknowledge all who experience the challenges of suicidal ideation, and those who have lost loved ones through suicide. -International Association for Suicide Prevention
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, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
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.
week of September 8, 2019
Update 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.
DEVOTIONALS AVAILABLE IN WORSHIP CENTERS.
Check out what's going on @ VPC! Oasis is off to a great start! It's not too late to check it out, join us this Wednesday!
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.
VPC News 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.
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 & 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
Valley Presbyterian Church
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
UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ Guest Speaker: Rev. Tom Parker Registration: vpc.church/men
A class for those experiencing grief Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough
Thursdays, September 12-November 21 10-11:30AM, Chapel Parlor Registration: vpc.church/care
Belong
VPC is a place where you can
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
For Kids Kindergarten - 5th grade & Kids age
Oasis Kids! & Oasis Minis! Wednesdays, 6-7:30PM, Room 415/416 Register today: vpc.church/oasis Oasis Kids! is a safe and fun environment to learn about the world in creative ways. Your child will build, draw, play, craft, sing, have fun, and learn more about Jesus with staff members from our Children’s and Music ministries. Oasis Minis! is a similar experience with age-appropriate activities for your little ones.
Calendar of Events
Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29 UCYC Camp, Prescott, AZ Guest Speaker: Rev. Tom Parker Cost: $150, Questions? Email Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church It is that time of year to retreat, and we don’t mean in the sense of giving up! Head to the mountains with the men of VPC for an incredible weekend. This year, we are partnering with Northminster Presbyterian Church (Tucson), Mountain View Presbyterian Church, and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Tucson) to have one powerful weekend! 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.
Women's Bible Study: In His Image by Jen Wildin Fridays, 9:30-11AM, Room 415/416 September 13 & 27, October 25, November 8 & 22, December 13 (continues in 2020) Facilitator: Jeanine Nesvig Take this opportunity at the end of the week to build relationships with other women and strengthen your relationship with God. Each chapter of the book covers an attribute of God. If you've ever been curious to learn more about the Bible, this is a great opportunity!
Learn more & sign up: vpc.church/oasis
Check out the classes for adults: 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. 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. 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, free 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?
Chancel Choir
Men's Monthly Breakfast
VPC Chancel Choir rehearsal Wednesdays, 7:30-9PM, Room 419 Jennifer: jenniferh@vpc.church
Third Tuesday of the Month Breakfast September 17, 6:30AM, Fireside Room RSVP by Sunday prior, vpc.church/men
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!
All men are invited to join together the third Tuesday of the month for breakfast at VPC. We will hear testimonies from each other and will focus in on our topic for the month. This is a great time to connect with other men.
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.) Sages Community Group Worship Family Workshop: 3’s/4’s Spiritual Leadership Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Room 419 Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Calvin Center Landes Center Room 415-416 Rooms 404-417
8AM 8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:45AM 11AM
Monday, September 9 Valley Day School (VDS)
Day School Rooms
9AM
Tuesday, September 10 Valley Day School (VDS) Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg Seekers & Sharers Community Group Pickleball Stewardship Committee Meeting Boy Scout Troop 441
Day School Rooms Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Conf. Room Landes Center Room 409 Landes Center
9AM 9AM 9AM 1PM 4:30PM 5PM 7PM
Wednesday, September 11 Valley Day School (VDS) Presbyterian Women Lydia Circle Valley Day School (VDS) Chapel Presbyterian Women Sarah Circle 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 Chapel Parlor Chapel Room 409 Fountain Patio Nursery Room 415-416 Landes Basement Calvin Center Chapel Youth Room 512 Room 419 Landes Basement
9AM 9:30AM 10:30AM 11:30AM 5:15PM 5:30PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, September 12 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) Grief Class-Beyond the Broken Heart Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center Day School Rooms Chapel Parlor Calvin Center Landes Center
7:30AM 9AM 10AM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Friday, September 13 Valley Day School (VDS) Women's Bible Study Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center
9AM 9:30AM 10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, September 14 Valley Presbyterian Foundation Retreat Choir Rehearsal
Room 415-416 Choir Room
9AM 9AM
Sunday, September 15 Worship Chancel Choir Rehearsal Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Sunday School Volunteer Makeup Training Boomer Community Group Potluck Sages Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Room 419 Nursery Landes Center Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Crossing 101 Room 415-416 Calvin Center Nursery Landes Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM