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Valley Presbyterian Church week of December 8, 2019
Seekers & Sharers Tuesday, December 10, 1PM Chapel Conf. Room Study: Book of Job Facilitator: Chris Woodard Please join us for an engaging study with Chris Woodard as we walk through the Book of Job together.We will consider being people of faith through the difficulties of life as we see God present in all that we do. Come for yummy cookies, fellowship, and theology.
Honoring Service
PW Luncheon & Program Wednesday, December 18 Chapel Parlor, 11:30AM, Cost $10 RSVP: Church Office or Ruth Brannan, 480-945-6802 by Friday, December 13 Featuring the Saguaro High School Student Choir singing Songs of the Season, this superb group of young singers will bring a delightful and “Christmasy” feeling for all. Please bring a batch of cookies for the students. A free-will offering will be taken as a honorarium for the choir. Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends!
Valley Presbyterian Church is honored to acknowledge those currently serving our nation as members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Please pray for all our peacemakers around the world. AIR FORCE USAF Mechanic Justin Claudon (Grandson of Joyce Overholt) Major Michael Lee (Grandson of Randy & Beverly Tozer) ARMY Sgt. Christopher Acosta (Grandson of Al & Marcie Straatmeyer) Private Carter Dunlevie (Grandson of Malcolm & Linda Dunlevie) Private Jake Dunlevie (Grandson of Malcolm & Linda Dunlevie) Sgt. William Conner Bell (Grandson of Janice Bell) MARINE CORPS Sgt. Ian Cole (Grandson of Nancy Savoy) NAVY LCDR Michael Christoph (Grandson-in-law of Dee Melde, Son-in law of John & Valerie) To add a service member to this list, email Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church
Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Sharon Arendt, Mimmo Brigandi, Sandra Gerlach, Will Gilbreath, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Alan Hartley, Kathy Hazslip, Millie Homan, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, Keith Kerber, Margaret Kurtz, John Lee, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Lois Nuernberg, Lara Robinson, Nancy Savoy, Judy Schumacher, Nancy Sumner, Bob Rufenacht, Bob Turpin, Jim Unruh, Ellie Van Denburgh
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Bonnie Domaz, Geoffrey Edmunds, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Ginny Groom, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Sue Larson, Jim Lawrence, Jim & Mary Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Larry Parker, Roy States, Mary Strasser, Bette Vyskocil, Helen Wolfe For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Sympathy
ADVENT SERMON SERIES Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Barbara Tizard.
Next Sunday, December 15 8:15-8:45AM, 10-10:45AM, 11:45AM-12:15PM Fountain Patio Come celebrate A New Heart for the Valley. Join us for tours of the Sanctuary, Christmas music, refreshments, and a special Christmas tree showing just how far we’ve come toward reaching our goal (and help us put the final star on top of the tree!)
VPC News Rev. Rex Sample Book Launch Party Wednesday, December 18, 2-4PM, Room 409 Rev. Rex Sample has been an influentuial presence in the lives of VPC members who spend time in Munds Park, AZ during the year. If you haven't had the opportunity to hear Rev. Sample, longtime pastor at Munds Park Community Church, who has been preaching for 70 years, here is your chance! Rex has recently published his autobiography, One Man’s Search for God. As a teen, he gave his life to Christ, but circumstances turned his life away from the church. Learn how God brought him back.
Looking for a simple way to support what God is doing at VPC? vpc.church/give
If you are 70.5+ or older, you may transfer up to $100,000 per year directly from your financial institution to support: • Valley Presbyterian Church, Annual Faith Giving • A New Heart for the Valley, Capital Campaign • Valley Presbyterian Foundation, Legacy Giving
VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of November 30, 2019 Income $1,986,841 Expenses $2,003,747 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
Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Chris D. Woodard, Travis W. Kingma
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New Member Celebration Today, 10-10:45AM Landes Patio Meet over 30 new VPC members! These new members add their unique stories and gifts to our congregation. Please take the opportunity to talk to them and celebrate with a slice of cake!
LANDES CENTER 2:30PM* Worship Band 4PM* Worship Band
(4PM Chapel overflow with simulcast sermon)
6PM*
Chancel Choir & Brass
Christmas Eve @ VPC
*Childcare available for kids 0-2
CHAPEL 8PM Valley Singers & Communion SOLD OUT! Wait-list only. If you bought tickets but can't use them, please return them to the church office.