FOCUS
COOKS’ TOUR
Kickoff Planning Meeting
Valley Presbyterian Church week of August 25, 2019
Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Friday, September 6, 9-11AM Room 415-416 2019-20 Leaders: Katie French & Megan Nesvig Cost: $95 for the whole year Register for MOPS: vpc.church/mops Get excited! Our theme this year is To The Full; may we have life, and may we have it to the full! MOPS is a great opportunity to meet other women in the same stage of life, and your kids will have a great time, too!
All are welcome! September 5, 9AM, Calvin Center Co-Chairs: Sandra Gonzales, 602-616-0458, whiskchop@gmail.com Beve Lane 815-761-7896, bnelson@aol.com vpc.church/cooks Interested in getting involved, learning more or supporting this one-day event? Please attend meeting! Visit the website for donations needs for the Silent Auction, Kitchen Treasures, Christmas Shoppe, and Tiffany West (costume jewelry).
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.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES! VPC Construction Updates! • • • • • •
Fire line pipes are being installed over the south low ceiling. Moment frame has been installed in the choir room entry. Concrete sidewalk has been completed. Duct work in the basement is nearing completion. Conduit in the basement is nearing completion. Electrical distribution panels have been installed.
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 Beautifully Bipolar: An Inspiring Look Into Mental Illness September 3, 7-8:30PM Scottsdale Granite Reef Senior Center 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale namivalleyofthesun.org Erin Callinan is an author and public speaker who is dedicated to reducing stigma and promoting recovery for those living with mental illness. She shares her stores of strength and struggle while living with bipolar disorder.
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, 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, 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
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Terry Wright.
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.
Moment frame beam has been installed at choir room entry.
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Basement ductwork nearing completion.
VPC News
Keith Kerber joining the Family Promise team
Dear VPC Family, I will be leaving my staff role at VPC at the end of August to join the team at Family Promise as Director of Legacy and Major Gifts. It has been an honor to use my skills to help direct VPC's A New Heart for the Valley Capital Campaign, which has raised more than $9.5 million! VPC has been my church home for 15 years, so you will still see me around. Family Promise has allowed me some flexibility during my transition time to be able to assist some of VPC’s campaign efforts. If you haven’t yet made a contribution to A New Heart for the Valley I hope you will partner with God and VPC in this endeavor: vpc.church/anewheart. Blessings, Rev. Keith Kerber
There's something for everyone at Oasis! Food Truck: Opens at 5:15PM Classes: Begin at 6PM Oasis Kids! & Minis: 6-7:30PM Middle School: 6-7:30PM High School: 7:30-9PM
Family Worship
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
Sunday, September 1, 9 & 10:45AM services Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church Family Worship is an important opportunity to teach the next generation what worship is all about!