Focus 02-02-2020

Volunteer @ VPC

Save the date!

SALE April White Elephant

God is on the move at VPC! Your help is what makes it possible to serve our community, teach rising generations, and put on the events and programs that help others learn about Jesus. Where is God calling you to connect at VPC? This space will be used to highlight different volunteer opportunities in our community.

Oasis Kids! needs your help. The weekly group of kids has grown so much that we are in need of assistance. There are several varied opportunities to get involved. The time commitment is 90 minutes each Wednesday (can vary depending on time of year).

Interested? Email Family Ministry Director Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.chuch.

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Valley Presbyterian Foundation Dinner: A Night at the Movies Friday, March 27, 2020 vpc.church/foundation VPF is excited to once again host the Annual Foundation Dinner. Please save the date and look for more details to come!

Proceeds raised benefit VPC campus and ministries. Learn more contact our Foundation office. Volunteers needed.

Friday, April 3 & Saturday, April 4 Spring Sale White Elephant collections: Saturdays, 9-11AM, Landes Back Door Contact Jan Cooper: 602-741-1717 or Kathy Arner: 602-992-3454 We are collecting items on Saturdays only.

If closed, please leave no items!! Contact Jan or Kathy to schedule other drop off times.

Items we are collecting are to be in good and usable condition. Accepting clothing, shoes, purses, small appliances and kitchen ware, and holiday items. No furniture please.

Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.

Annual Congregational Meeting

Thursdays, February 13-April 13 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.

We welcome you to join in this amazing, healing journey.

Care & Support

RESPONDING TO TRAUMA, ADDICTION, & MENTAL ILLNESS Building the Resilient Church Conference Thursday, February 6, 8:30AM-4PM Pure Heart Church 14240 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, AZ Cost: $25, Registration online: pureheart.org/resilient Learn how the church can equip those affected by trauma, addiction, and mental illness to be a part of the solution to build a thriving and resilient church. Community experts will address each issue and equip pastors and church leaders to respond with the best and most appropriate care to those in their church.

Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:

Sharon Arendt, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Kathy Hazslip, Millie Homan, Jo Ann Jones, David Joynt, Margaret Kurtz, Beverly Lentz, Dick Lockwood, Carole Marr, Larry McGregor, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Bob Rufenacht, Nancy Savoy, Rodrigo Silva, Bob Small, Harry & Ginny Strachan, Nancy Sumner, 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, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Ginny Groom, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, David Horton, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Sue Larson, Jim Lawrence, Jim Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, Dee Melde, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Roy States, Bette Vyskocil, Helen Wolfe

Sunday, February 9, 10AM (following 9AM service), Landes Center Join us following the meeting for a special congregational reception celebration on the Landes Patio.

VPC has commonly held our Annual Congregational Meeting on a Tuesday evening.

We're excited to move this time to a Sunday morning to be able to involve more of the community! The meeting will be held to vote on Pastor Terms of Call, various financial officers, and the following: Elect Ron Norris as a Trustee of the Foundation, class of 2021.

Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Suellen Edens.

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.

SERMON SERIES Volume 2 Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo

Read more about these events inside the Focus!

Annual

Congregational Meeting

Elect the following slate for the All Church Nominating Committee of 2020: Kay Keck, Chair Doug Peterson, Vice-Chair Matt Voris, Deacon Representative Mary Artigue

Rick Brammer Kay Harvey Miles Pondelik

Sunday, February 9, 10AM (following 9AM service) Join us following the meeting for a special congregational reception celebration on the Landes Patio.

VPC Recycles! We need your help.

VPC has recently revamped our recycling program to be more intentional and effective about how we deal with the waste we generate. Around campus you'll see blue bins, please use them as needed! Here is a list of items we are able and unable to recycle: Free to recycle Do not use for Computer/Office Paper Plastic of any kind Flyers/Paper Handouts Paper Cups or Plates Catalogs/Phone Books Napkins Broken down Cardboard Boxes Anything with food on it Newspaper Metal/Aluminum

IF: THE GATHERING, IF: VPC

Women's Retreat Live-Stream Conference Saturday, February 29 8:30AM-4:30PM Room 451/416, Cost: $30

VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of December 31, 2019 Income $2,283,353 Expenses $2,258,494 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

For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163

Sympathy

week of February 2, 2020

SALE

VPC News

A class for those experiencing grief

FOCUS

Valley Presbyterian Church

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

Sip & Social Justice A Women's Ministry Event With the Arouet Foundation: Helping Women Transition from the Correctional System February 6, 6-8:30PM, Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar Register: vpc.church/women

Belong

VPC is a place where you can

We're glad you are here today!

VPC is a community that believes God calls us to be in relationship.

Sunday morning worship is a time to gather, connect, and give thanks to the Creator who loves us without end.

New to VPC? Welcome! We want to know what VPC can do for you. First Step Cards are available in all worship centers. Feel free to fill it out, drop it in an offering tray, or give it to a volunteer at the Welcome Center.

Want to join our growing community? You can join today!

If this is your first time at VPC or you've been coming for months and are moved to join our church, a Pastor and a church leader will be available after worship to talk and pray with you.

If you’re here with kids, We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids: Nursery: Sunday School: If your kids stay in worship, check (Infants-2 years) 3 years-5th grade out the worship activity cart in 8:45-11:45AM 9:15-10 & 11-11:45AM each worship center.

Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church

IF: THE GATHERING, IF: VPC

Women's Retreat Live-Stream Conference Saturday, February 29, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Room 415-416, Cost: $30 Turn off all the noise, get into the Word, experience powerful teaching, dive into authentic conversations, worship Jesus, and hear stories that will compel you to take your next steps towards life and peace. Join thousands of women worldwide who attend the IF: Gathering 2020 as we live-stream the conference onto our campus! We are so excited to host our first IF:VPC Gathering, where we will be watching and hearing dynamic speakers such as Jennie Allen, Jada Edwards, Beth Moore, and others. Invite your friends!

We can't wait to spend a day together centering our hearts on Jesus and growing together in community. Includes a continental breakfast and delicious lunch.

With Kathy Oppenhuizen, Beth Allen, & Leslie Turner Thursdays, February 6-27, 6-7PM, VPC Library, Sign-up: vpc.church/classes Have you found a place in your fife when you can be still and sit in God's presence?

Join others who seek God, desire to be refreshed and renewed on life's journey.

Our guide will be the book Exploring the Way: An Introduction to the Spiritual Journey.

Boy Scout Troop 441 Celebrating 60 years @ VPC Troop 441 has been around since 1960!

This organization has meant a lot to many in the VPC community; some of our members were in Troop 441 as kids. We are thankful for their sense of service and desire to mentor young men.

Who We Are: What are you reading?

Yesterday, VPC's monthly magazine, the Valley Vine, was sent to over 1,000 recipients. Were you one of them? If you weren't, you're missing out on one of the great ways to hear stories about what God is doing at VPC and in our community.

With contributions from VPC staff, members, and Pastors, the Valley Vine speaks to the many different ways people encounter Christ.

Sign-up to receive the Valley Vine!

Email Charlee: charleet@vpc.church to get on the email list. Physical copies are also available in church office or by mail. Email Katrina: katrinac@vpc.church to receive.

You can also read the Valley Vine at anytime online: vpc.church/vine.

Sip & Social Justice Sip & Social Justice: Transitioning from the Correctional System Featuring a guest speaker from the Arouet Foundation February 6, 6-8:30PM, Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar (8220 North Hayden Road) Cost: $25 (includes dinner), Register online vpc.church/women

Join us as we learn to understand the challenges women transitioning out of the correctional system face, how their struggles affect the wider community, and what Arouet is doing to facilitate their successful re-entry into society. As a result, we hope members of our community will be more educated about local social justice issues and feel compelled to get involved. *Donate new and gently-used handbags. Arouet will fill them with personal hygiene items and give to the women as they leave the correctional facility.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Friday, February 7 & 21 9-11AM, Room 415-416, $60 January-May 2020 Leaders: Katie French & Megan Nesvig Register for MOPS: vpc.church/mops MOPS is an international ministry dedicated to the message that “mothering matters.” Our MOPS group is open to moms throughout the community, whether or not they attend VPC.

2020-2021 VDS New Family Registration Starts Tuesday, February 18 Questions? Email Meghan Gottfredson: meghang@vpc.church Classes are available for children age one (and walking) to age five. The school day is 9AM-Noon, days of the week vary depending on your age/class schedule.

Early Bird and Lunch Bunch programs are available for potty trained children.

Calendar of Events Sunday, February 2 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Boomers Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Sages Community Group Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)

Chapel Nursery Landes Center Crossing 104 Youth Room Room 415-416 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Library Landes Center Rooms 404-417

8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 10AM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM

Monday, February 3 Valley Day School (VDS)

Day School Rooms

9AM

Tuesday, February 4 Valley Day School (VDS) Crafters Mah Jongg Bridge VDS Chapel Chair Yoga Mini Explorers!

AIL-Martin Luther Study AIL-Classic Movies

Day School Rooms Chapel Conf. Room Room 411 Library Chapel Room 415-416 Room 409 Room 415-416 Room 416-416

9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 11AM 11AM 2PM 3PM 7PM

Wednesday, February 5 Valley Day School (VDS) Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team VDS Chapel Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-2 y.o.)

Oasis Minis!

Oasis Kids!

NAMI Family to Family Oasis Women's Holy Yoga Oasis Men's Ministry Study Oasis Mere Christianity-C.S. Lewis Study Oasis High School Homework Room Oasis Middle School Homework Room Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Chapel Circle Driveway Nursery Room 404 Room 415-416 Crossing 104 Room 411 Room 412 Youth Room Admin. Room Youth Room Room 419

9AM 9AM 11:15AM 5:15PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM

Thursday, February 6 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) Pickleball Spirtual Formation AIL-Life as a Firefighter

Landes Center Day School Rooms Landes Center Library Room 415-416

6:30PM 9AM 4:30PM 6PM 7PM

Friday, February 7 Valley Day School (VDS) MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous

Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center

9AM 9AM 10AM 7:30PM

Saturday, February 8 Cooks' Tour Spring Sale Drop Off

Back of Landes Lot

9AM

Sunday, February 9 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship Family Workshop—2nd/3rd grade Cheerful Giver Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Annual Congregational Meeting Boomers Community Group Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Sages Community Group Worship Youth New Members Class Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)

Chapel Nursery Landes Center Room 417 Crossing 104 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Landes Center Room 415-416 Nursery Library Landes Center Room 417 Rooms 404-417

8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:45AM 11AM