Focus 07 15 2018

Calendar of Events

Sunday, July 15 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Sages Community Group Social Hour Worship Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade)

Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 404 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Room 404

8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:45AM

Tuesday, July 17 Cooks' Tour Crafters Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Stroller Strides Fitness for Moms Pickleball

Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Landes Center Landes Center

9AM 9AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 4:30PM

Wednesday, July 18 Jesus Speaks: The Seven Churches

Calvin Center

6:30PM

Thursday, July 19 Men's Basketball Stroller Strides Fitness for Moms Pickleball

Landes Center Landes Center Landes Center

6:30AM 9:30AM 4:30PM

Friday, July 20 Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous

Landes Basement Landes Center

10AM 7:30PM

FOCUS

Valley Presbyterian Church week of July 15, 2018

Monday, July 16

Saturday, July 21 Cooks' Tour White Elephant Drop Off

West Landes Door 8AM

Sunday, July 22 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Sages Community Group Social Hour Worship Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade)

Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 404 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Room 404

8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:45AM

VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of June 30, 2018

Income $1,079,200 Expenses $1,071,800 Surplus $7,400 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

The Hard Sayings of Jesus

Part Two Devotionals available

Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:

Women’s Ministry Presents: GAME NIGHT

Today, 4-6PM Not too late to RSVP!

Lend a helping hand to a local school YAVAPAI ELEMENTARY TEACHER SUPPLY July 15-August 5 vpc.church/mission

valley presbyterian church A Community Where Jesus Christ Transforms Lives 6947 East McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-991-6424, vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto

Who We Are: Why VPC?

Welcome to VPC New to VPC? Why we are here We’re glad you’re here!

VPC believes God calls us to Let us know about you by be in relationship. Sunday filling out the Friendship Pad. mornings are a time to gather, We invite you to visit the Welcome Center connect, and give thanks to the Creator after worship to learn more about VPC! who loves us without end.

If you’re here with kids We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids from birth through high school: Nursery: Infants-2 years 8:45-11:45AM Summer Sunday School: through August 8 3 years-1st grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM, Room 404 Student Gathering Middle & High School-Resumes August 19

Get connected at VPC Want to learn more about what’s going on at VPC? Grab a Ministry Brochure, go to the Welcome Center after worship or visit vpc.church for information about classes, events, opportunities to serve, and anything you see in the FOCUS. *Childcare available by reservation: nursery@vpc.church

If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.

Help teachers &

students succeed!

Yavapai Elementary Teacher Supply July 15-August 5 Donate today: vpc.church/mission Pick up a bin from one of the worship centers, fill it with the list of items, and return. School supplies assist the teacher in getting their classroom ready to help create a successful learning environment.

White Elephant COOKS’ TOUR

Summer drop-off dates Saturdays, July 21, August 4 & 18 8-10AM, Landes Center west door Donate your old treasures to support mission needs in our community. No furniture, please. To set up a personal drop-off time, contact the church office.

Stroller Strides Fitness for Moms

by Fit4Mom Tuesdays & Thursdays through Sept. 27 9-10:30AM, Landes Center Instructor & sign-up: Amy Feltus, amyfeltus@fit4mom.com One hour workout that will have you feeling energized and looking fit! Classes are designed for all different fitness levels and taught by certified instructors.

Inquirer Class Wednesday, August 15, 5:30PM Fireside Room Register: vpc.church/inquirerclass Jane Russell, jalaru4@cox.net Interested in becoming a member?

We’ve been waiting for you! Questions?

Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church

Choosing a church to call home is hard. Distance, background, relationships, music, and preaching all influence our decision to join a faith community. When you find a church, how do you decide to join? How do you get involved? How do you tell others the importance of being a part of a congregation? At VPC, we know these questions can be challenging, but making the decision to join is important. Here are some of the reasons to consider becoming a part of our growing community of believers: Christianity is a team sport: Hebrews 12:1; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 God could have created His church however He wanted, but chose one based on relationship because we are stronger together than we are individually.

Making a commitment is powerful: Acts 2:47 Coming to a point of decision is an opportunity to look at the future through a new lens and see the possibilities God has before you.

You become an advocate for something bigger than yourself: John 21:15 VPC’s mission of transforming lives, healing the broken in our city, and reaching our community for Jesus can become your mission as well.

You are more than a consumer: 1 Corinthians 12:12 Our culture is defined by what you get and by what is new, but you are so much more than what you own! Sharing your gifts ties you to something timeless.

Interested in learning more about your place at VPC? Check out the Inquirer Class information in the Focus.

We are getting together to play a variety of games! We will rotate from game to game during the event; you’ll be able to play and meet new people at the same time.

Games will all be family friendly, so join us and go home to share your new favorite!

Please bring an appetizer or dessert to RSVP: kellyn@vpc.church share. RSVP requested but not mandatory.

Join us this afternoon!

WOMEN’S MINISTRY GAME NIGHT Today, 4-6PM

Care & Support

Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:

Howard Briggs, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Emily Carroll, Pat Ciccone, Laura E., Helen Farmin, Keith Fenton, Sandra Gerlach, Rick Glady, Doris & Lester Goss, Gary Green, Harlen Helser, Millie Homan, Wandie Hulick, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Ann Kolar, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Mary Lorenz, Carole Marr, Lois Lynne Mathisen, Sara Lou Merrill, Dorothy Nern, Judy Owens, Jose Perez, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Nancy Sumner, Don Swanson, Kiki Swanson, Ellie Van Denburgh, Helen Wolfe For more information call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163