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Adventures in Learning
Read about every class and sign up: vpc.church/classes • Most classes are free, and open to adults of all ages • Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome • Childcare not available
Check out these great upcoming opportunities: The Golden Age of Hollywood Instructor: Janel Willert Thursdays, February 21-March 21 7-8:30PM, Calvin Center, Free
Saving Memorable Moments Instructor: Kiki Swanson Wednesdays, February 6-March 6 2-3PM, Room 414, Free
Learn about the stars, movies and genres of the 1930s-1950s. When Janel worked as a newscaster she met and interviewed many famous stars including Cary Grant. Munch on popcorn as you watch movie clips and learn the history of old Hollywood.
Valentine's Day Party Thursday, February 14 7-8:30PM, Fireside Room, Free The 12 Disciples: Before and After Instructor: Pastor Kelly Nieto Thursday, February 28 9:30-11AM, Chapel
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
You are not alone. vpc.church/mentalhealth
Life takes faith.
Find daily inspiration with Pastor Joynt's Devotionals READ PASTOR JOYNT'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL! To coincide with each sermon series, David writes daily devotionals that expand on the ideas and inspiration of each Sunday's sermon. Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo Here's an excerpt from today's devotional: “FAITH DREAMS” MATTHEW 17:14-20 | When they came to the crowd, a man came to him, knelt before him, and said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; he often falls into the fire and often into the water. And I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him.” Jesus answered, “You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you? How much longer must I put up with you? Bring him here to me.” And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.”
Building the Resilient Church Conference February 8, 8AM-5PM Pure Heart Church 14240 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, AZ Cost: $25, Registration online: pureheart.org/brcc2019
Jesus was a dream teacher. He wanted to grow others’ faith in the power of their faith. His way of calling some of his disciples illustrated this…”Come, and I will make you fishers of men!” The teaching of Jesus also encouraged his friends to imagine their impact on a global and cosmic scale. “You shall be the salt of the earth and the light of the world!” The statements must have made the disciples’ eyes widen with surprise and perhaps even laugh with a combination of delight and incredulity.
The theme is to "Be Proactive and Talk About Mental Health." Speakers include Joshua Ashtron from March For Our Lives, Shakira Pipher from the Crisis Response Network, and Larry Sanders - former NBA player and Mental Health Advocate. Co-sponsored by ASU Undergraduate Student Government. For information, contact Stephanie. Open to the public.
Learn how the church can impact those affected by trauma, addiction, and mental illness and 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.
In our scripture today, even their failure in a task is greeted with an assurance that they were made and intended to exercise “mountain moving faith.”
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Lyn Ambrose, Sharon Arendt, Pat Ciccone, Helen Farmin, Lester Goss, John Hale, Millie Jacoby, Elizabeth Jessup, Barbara Jewett, Jo Ann Jones, Kay Koeb, Jim Lawrence, June Lightburne, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Dee Melde, Dorothy Nern, Julie Rist, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Andrea Winius
Please pray for those at home or in a care facility:
Carolyn Bathurst, Kathryn Bennett, Joyce Black, Herb Blinn, Charles Buckley, Gloria Diefenderfer, Bonnie Domaz, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Corenthel Green, Ginny Groom, Luella Gross, Sara Hammond, Beryl Hassig, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Heather Kirk, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, John Mueller, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Mary Strasser, Virginia Tatum, Helen Wolfe For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Prayer Chain: 480-991-6424, prayers@vpc.church
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week of February 3, 2019
Volume 2 Devotionals available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Faithful
ASU Annual Mental Health Conference Tuesday, February 26, 5-8:30PM ASU Tempe Campus - Student Pavillion 400 E. Orange Street, Tempe, AZ Stephanie Cahill: scahill2@asu.edu
Care & Support
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Faithful Life takes faith.
SCOTTSDALE & PARADISE VALLEY FOR AFRICA
Sunday, February 24, 10:30AM Sanctuary Plaza scottsdalepv4africa.com
Girl's Night In
Who has stretched your vision for the impact you might have? Do you have a sense of call?
VPC News
A Chick Flick, Chick-Fil-A, & Chocolate*
2019 "Per Capita" $36.25 per member In the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), each church pays a predetermined amount, determined by church membership, to bring leaders together and serve the denomination. VPC covers the $36.25 per member, but reimbursements coming in designated “Per Capita” allows us to support other areas of ministry.
Saturday, February 9, 4-6PM Upstairs Youth Ministry Room, Free Sign up online: vpc.church/women
VPC Community Groups
Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto, Travis Kingma
Voyagers (1935-1955) Superbowl Potluck Today, 4PM, Fireside Room Bring your favorite snack to share! Pizza available for purchase.