Focus 07-22-2018

Calendar of Events

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 Calvin Center Landes Center Room 404

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

Calvin Center Fireside Room Chapel Parlor Landes Center Landes Center

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

FOCUS

Valley Presbyterian Church week of July 22, 2018

Monday, July 23 Tuesday, July 24 Cooks' Tour Crafters Mah Jongg B.O.Y.S. Club Stroller Strides Fitness for Moms Pickleball

The Hard Sayings of Jesus

Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:

Wednesday, July 25 Jesus Speaks: The Seven Churches

Calvin Center

6:30PM

Thursday, July 26 Men's Basketball Stroller Strides Fitness for Moms Pickleball

Landes Center Landes Center Landes Center

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

Friday, July 27 Alcoholics Anonymous

Landes Center

7:30PM

Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Room 404 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center

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

Lend a helping hand to a local school YAVAPAI ELEMENTARY TEACHER SUPPLY donate through August 5 vpc.church/mission

Saturday, July 28 Sunday, July 29 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

Part Three: July 22-August 11 Devotionals available

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

Inquirer Class

INQUIRER CLASS

Sunday, August 15 5:30PM, Fireside Room Sign up to join our community! vpc.church/inquirerclass

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: Alpha works

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 &

Inquirer Class Join our growing community!

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

students succeed!

If you answered yes to any of these questions, Alpha is for you.

Alpha is a simple recipe: dinner, DVD on the weekly topic, discussion. No pressure, just learning about God in a fun, caring environment. In the past year, over 60 people have gone through Alpha at VPC, and Alpha returns again in September. We hope to see you there, and bring a friend!

We believe everyone should have the chance to explore the Christian faith, ask questions and share their point of view.

Yavapai Elementary Teacher Supply through 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.

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!

Have you had some questions or doubts about the Christian faith?

Do you know someone who would like to know more about Christianity?

Is there someone in your life you have been praying for to know Jesus and learn what it means to walk with him?

For more information about Alpha contact Kelly Nieto: kellyn@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 120

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

Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday, August 12 9 & 10:30AM Worship Services Children and students are invited to bring their backpacks to worship service for a special blessing!

Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:

Helen Adams, Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Dottie Cober, Mary Corbin, Bonnie Domaz, Lorraine Fercho, Donna Gardner, Norma Jean Garity, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Martha Sarchett, Tom Simpson, Mary Strasser

Prayer Chain: Church office: 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.