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Valley Presbyterian Church week of February 9, 2020
Seekers & Sharers 2 Tuesdays starting February 11, 1PM Chapel Conference Room Study: The Words of Jesus Facilitator: Chris Woodard Topic: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. -John 14:27 nd
Pastor Chris Woodard will explore with us the wonderful words of Jesus. Join us for a time of socializing, study, and building friendships!
With Kathy Oppenhuizen, Beth Allen, & Leslie Turner Thursdays, February 6-27, 6-7PM, VPC Library, Sign-up: vpc.church/classes
Boy Scout Troop 441 Celebrating 60 years @ VPC Tuesday, February 11 7PM, Landes Center
Sunday, February 23 Following the 9AM & 10:45AM services Landes Patio
Have you found a place in your life 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.
To celebrate 60 years, Troop 441 will have a desert reception! All are invited. The troop will honor past members, many of whom are from VPC, like Troop 441 founding member Walt Winius.
Brunch is great! It's not quite breakfast, it's not quite lunch, but you get a good meal. We invite you to hang out after worship and connect with the VPC community.
SERMON SERIES Volume 2 Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
VPC News
Annual Congregational Meeting
Alzheimer's Support Group
A class for those experiencing grief
2 & 4 Wednesdays, through May 27 10-11:30AM, Chapel Room 602 Facilitators: Craig & Hope Boutte Register: vpc.church/care
Thursdays, February 13-April 13 10-11:30AM, Chapel Parlor Registration: vpc.church/care, Cost: $12 Facilitator: Pastor David Turner
Do you feel overwhelmed caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s and would love to meet others on the same journey? This support group brings people together and provides an opportunity to share experiences, hopes, and frustrations in a safe setting. Find encouragement and insight from others who are walking alongside a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
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.
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Care & Support
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Sharon Arendt, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Millie Homan, Jo Ann Jones, David Joynt, Margaret Kurtz, Beverly Lentz, Dick Lockwood, Carole Marr, Larry McGregor, Jan McKenzie, Joyce Pauer, Bob Rufenacht, Nancy Savoy, Rodrigo Silva, Bob Small, Ginny Strachan, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh, Tony Will
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
Today, 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 Harry Strachan (Memorial, February 29, 2PM, Chapel).
Prayer Chain: 480-991-6424, prayers@vpc.church
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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
2020 "Per Capita" $37.35 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 $37.35 per member, but reimbursements coming in designated “Per Capita” allows us to support other areas of ministry.
Today, February 9, 10AM (following 9AM service) Join us following the meeting for a special congregational reception celebration on the Landes Patio.
A class for those experiencing grief
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
Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough
Thursdays, February 13-April 13 10-11:30AM, Chapel Parlor Registration: vpc.church/care
IF: THE GATHERING, IF: VPC
For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Sympathy
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
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
Women's Retreat Live-Stream Conference Saturday, February 29, 8:30AM-4:30PM Room 415/416, Cost: $30 Register: vpc.church/women