Focus 08-18-2019

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Presbyterian Women

FOCUS

COOKS’ TOUR

Silent Auction drop off

Valley Presbyterian Church week of August 18, 2019

Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.

Open to all women! Monthly meetings begin September 11 Information: Wandie Hulick 602-316-3372, wild4uofa@aol.com Would you like to develop deeper connections with other women at VPC? Would you like to take a new look at the Ten Commandments with the ladies you worship with on Sunday? Pastor David Joynt will prepare facilitators so we can share God’s word. Join us as we study and fellowship together.

Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM Sunday, 9-11:30AM (Reservation only) Church Office Co-Chairs: Beve Lane, 815-761-7896, bnelson@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). Your donated items help create a great event, where money is raised to support people around the world!

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 seven-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! Concrete sidewalk leading into the Memorial Garden was completed. Electrical control boxes were installed outside north exterior wall of the Sanctuary. Steel plate mounting brackets were installed in preparation for the trellis at the south plaza. A concrete pad was installed to support new mechanical equipment for the Choir room. Steel angle beam has been installed above the north doors of the Sanctuary below the existing stone. 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

vpc.church/mentalhealth Suicide Prevention & Wellbeing Education The Enemy Within August 30, 10AM, AHCCCS Gold Room, 701 E. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ azahcccs.gov/suicideprevention Joe Williams, former NRL player, professional boxer turned mental health advocate, will talk about adversity, resilience, and improving your mindset. When you get knocked down, it doesn’t mean you’re knocked out, and leading yourself can help you lead others.

DEVOTIONALS AVAILABLE IN WORSHIP CENTERS.

Check out what's going on @ VPC!

Children 2019-2020

Fall Sunday School begins today, 9 & 10:45AM services Register online: vpc.church/children From infants through high school, we love to see your child be a part!

Finished textured sidewalk leading to the Memorial Garden.

Steel mounting plates installed for new trellis.

RETURNS SEPTEMBER 4 Learn more: vpc.church/oasis

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, Beve Lane, Jim Lawrence, Mary Lorenz, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Chris Melde, Dee Melde, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Polly Turpin, 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, Heather Kirk, Sue Larson, Jim Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, 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.

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

There's something for everyone at Oasis! Food Truck: Opens at 5:30PM Classes: Begin at 6PM Oasis Kids! & Minis: 6-7:30PM Middle School: 6-7:30PM High School: 7:30-9PM


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