Focus 2 26 2017

USNA Women's Glee Club

CONCERT

New Women's Bible Study

Do you love arts and crafts?

Tickets now on sale

Crafters

SERIES 2016-17

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United States Naval Academy Women's Glee Club Saturday, March 11, 7PM, Sanctuary Under the direction of Dr. Cindy Bauchspies, the ensemble performs a diverse repertoire including classical, sacred, folk, patriotic, popular, and Broadway music.

Care & Support

COOKS’ TOUR Women’s Bible Study* Abundant Simplicity Starting March 2 & 3 Every other Thursday, 6:30PM, Room 415 *Every other Friday, 9AM, Room 415 Kelsey Woodruff: kelseyw@vpc.church Register: vpc.church/women Simplicity is about choosing the engaging, relational life we were meant to live. *Childcare email: nursery@vpc.church

Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures: Robert Bard, Scott Bowers, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Bob Combs, Audrey Davis, Don Faldewerth, (Chesterfield, MA), Helen Farmin, Jan Govig, Millie Homan, Barbara Jewett, Carl Lauer, Helen Lawlus, Jill Kirk-McGregor, Nancy Miller, Gayle Parker, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), Bettie Ringle, Ruth Thompson, Margaret Wheeler Please pray for those at home or in a care facility: Helen Adams, Ruth Adams, Don & Jean Akins, Carolyn Bathurst, Bunny Beall, Kathryn Bennett, John Berta, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Dick & Dottie Cober, Gladys Conroy, Mary Corbin, Jane Corley, Bonnie Domaz, Lorraine Fercho, Charlotte Fox, George Freiburghaus, Donna Gardner, Luella Gross, Ken & Carol Hanson, Joan Herman, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Jo Ann Jones, Claire Kooi, Jim Lorenz, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Todd (Helen) Orme, Judy Owens, Barbara Patterson, Charlotte Phillips, Marie Pishny, Martha Sarchett, Mary Shrake, Ruthe Small, Mary Strasser, Edna Thomas, Ellie Vandenburgh, Jane White, Lorraine White For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163

Prayer Chain

Church office: 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.

Sympathy Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Louise McCall.

Pet Pause Ministry

Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 163 The VPC Pet Pause Ministry is up and running (or wagging?!) We are looking for friends to visit. If you or someone you know are interested in having one of our Pet Pause visitors bring some cheer and a wagging tail to your home, contact Tammy.

Our furry friends are waiting for your call!

Divorce Recovery

Mondays through March 27, 5:30-6:45PM, Chapel Parlor, $20 Pastor David Turner: davidt@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 121 Facilitator: Anna Kohls, Licensed Assoc. Marriage & Family Therapist Registration is required: vpc.church/divorce-recovery-registration Seven-week Program designed for men and women at any stage of the divorce process is open to all in our community.

VPC Mental Health Ministry (MHM)

FOCUS

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Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 480-699-2982 NAMI-Family Support Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6-7:30PM, St. Patrick Catholic Community, stpatcc.org For more information: vpc.church/mentalhealth or namivalleyofthesun.org Family Support Website: nami.org/Find-Support/Living-with-a-Mental-Health-Condition Mental Health 24-hour Crisis Line: 602-222-9444 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) AZ Teen Lifeline: 602-248-8336, teenlifeline.org Printed resources and information on VPC MHM available in the church library.

Tuesdays Starting March 7 9AM, Calvin Center Margaret Wheeler: 480-483-2609

Valley Presbyterian Foundation Legacy Dinner: Step into the Future Friday, March 31, 2017 Dress in a style for your favorite decade and join us for a night that changes the life of VPC. Tickets: vpc.church/legacydinner

If you enjoy using your skills to create things to help others, then Crafters is for you. Come join in the fellowship, fun, and creativity of this long-standing group of dedicated people.

For more information contact Margaret.

VPC News Gustafson Farewell Reception Today 10AM, Sanctuary Fountain 11:30AM, Landes Patio

Today is Jordan & Gabby (and Norah's!) last Sunday at VPC. We are sad to see them go, but excited to see God work through them in Washington, D.C. Join them today after the 9AM & 10:30AM services and send them off with a smile and a hug. If you would like to contribute to a love offering for the Gustafsons, email Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church

Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:

TODAY

VPC Staff building houses in Mexico

Travis Kingma, Worship Leader at the 10:30AM Service, is currently in Mexico building a house for a family in need. He is there with a team from The Spring, an amazing church in Tempe near ASU. Please be praying for Travis and the rest of the mission team as they are God's hands and feet in Mexico.

4:30-6PM, Fireside Room

VPC Nursery Coordinator Job Opportunity

Valley Presbyterian Church is seeking a cheerful and loving individual to coordinate the nursery and childcare at VPC. This part-time person must love babies and children, be able to plan age appropriate activities, as well as train, schedule, and supervise caregiver staff. Contact Tina Gilbreath for more information or send resume: tinag@vpc.church

Text to give

Text the amount of your donation to 480-372-8548 –it’s as simple as that!

VPC Session

CLASS OF 2017: Mary Artigue Ed Glady Lisa Keylon Darrah MacDougall Roy Schumacher Janel Willert

CLASS OF 2018: Gary Green Michele Ingram Sam Kelsall Kirby Kongable Marge Sellers Cheryl Ann Shaff

CLASS OF 2019: Beverly Cooper Jim Gabler Tom Hillman Susie Huseth Bill Sturgeon Kris Williams

CLERK OF SESSION: Karen Meyer: 480-368-6567

Ash Wednesday

MARCH 1, 6:30PM, SANCTUARY

valley presbyterian church A Community Where Jesus Christ Transforms Lives 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424 vpc.church Pastors: David M. Joynt, David L. Turner, Kelly Nieto, Mike Nieto, Kelsey Woodruff

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY WOMEN’S GLEE CLUB Saturday, March 11 7PM, Sanctuary, Free

Welcome to VPC New to VPC?

We’re glad you’re here!

Let us know about you by filling out the Friendship Pad. We invite you to visit the Welcome Center after worship to learn more about VPC!

If you’re here with kids We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids from birth-high school: Nursery: Infants-2 years 8:45-11:45AM Sunday School: 3 years-5th grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM The Gathering: Jr. & Sr. High 9AM, Landes basement If your kids stay in worship, grab a worship activity bag available near the entrance of each worship center.

Lifelong Learning

Spring Term: March 7-April 6 Curious about Encore University?

Grab a Course Catalog!

In it you’ll find: -Detailed course descriptions -Comprehensive course schedule -Bios for many of our instructors -Registration Tracy Keller: eu@vpc.church 480-991-6424 ext. 165 encoreuniv.org

Family Promise

Who We Are: lead into lent

Lent

Why we are here 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.

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Get connected at VPC Want to learn more about what’s going on at VPC? Grab a Ministry Brochure, go to the Welcome Center after worship or visit vpc.church for information about classes, events, opportunities to serve, and anything you see in the FOCUS.

*childcare available by reservation: nursery@vpc.church

Women's Retreat Registration!

Come to the Table: Women's Retreat 2017 Speaker: Rachel Palmbush Friday, April 28-Sunday, April 30 Marriott’s Residence Inn, Prescott, AZ Register online: vpc.church/women Get away from daily distractions and spend time learning about God with women of all ages. There will be Biblical teaching, conversation in small groups, free time to relax, and community meals.

Upcoming Wed. Night Class

The season of Lent begins March 1, where we focus on growing closer to God and seek to understand the significance of His death and resurrection. VPC is offering a number of different ways to participate leading up to Easter, and we hope that you'll join us.

Lenten Launch Today, 4:30PM, Fireside Room Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 1, 6:30PM, Sanctuary New Lenten Devotional Available starting March 5 Sunrise 6AM, Fountain

Palm Sunday Sunday, April 9, all Worship Services Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 13, 6:30PM, Sanctuary

Good Friday Friday, April 14, Noon & 6:30PM, Chapel EASTER, SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Choir & Brass Band Organ & Hymns 9AM, Sanctuary 10:30AM, Landes 11:45AM, Chapel

Our Community Coming Together for Global Change

Thank you to everyone who participated in and prayed for Scottsdale & Paradise Valley for Africa! Yesterday was a great time of celebration and solidarity, as people from all over the Valley came together to run, ride, play, and support VPC's partnerships with Ministry of Hope and Villages in Partnership.

Because of your efforts, we will be able to begin building a school in southern Malawi.

God is at work in our community, and your response will help create educational opportunities for hundreds of children.

Family Fun to Start Lent

Begin the Lenten Season

Ash Wednesday

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February 26-March 5 Chris Woodard: chrisw@vpc.church We will be hosting eight families through our relationship with Family Promise. If you would like to help host, serve food or stay the night we can use all the help we can get, contact Chris.

Soup & Study: A Study of the Cross Facilitators: Kelly & Mike Nieto Wednesdays, March 8-April 5 6:30-7:30PM, Calvin Center, No Fee This class will explore the symbolism and power of the cross throughout scripture.

Come and deepen your understanding of why Jesus gave his life for us on a wooden cross.

Today, 4:30PM, Fireside Room $10 suggested donation Family fun, games, activities, fellowship, and a Lenten devotional kit!

Bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

Tina Gilbreath: tinag@vpc.church

Ash Wednesday Worship Service Wednesday, March 1 6:30PM, Sanctuary Join us as we begin the Lenten journey. It starts with the imposition of ashes, leads through the gates of Jerusalem, goes from the garden to the cross, and ends with an empty tomb.

Calendar of Events

Sunday, February 26 Family Promise on Campus Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40's-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

50’s-60’s Community Group Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship Lenten Launch

through March 5

Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel Fireside Room

8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11:45AM 4:30PM

Monday, February 27 Divorce Recovery Jr. High Midweek

Chapel Parlor Landes Center

5:30PM 6PM

Tuesday, February 28 B.O.Y.S. Club Explorers!

Pickleball Session Boy Scout Troop 441

Chapel Parlor Calvin Center Landes Center Fireside Room Landes Center

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

Wednesday, March 1 Ash Wednesday Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team Mental Health Ministry Sportball Men's Bible Study Valley Ringers-Handbells Ash Wednesday Worship Choir Rehearsal

Calvin Center Crossing 101 Landes Center Chapel Parlor Handbell Room Sanctuary Choir Room

9AM 9:30AM 2:15PM 4PM 5:30PM 6:30PM 7:30PM

Thursday, March 2 Men's Basketball Travel Tales Congregational Care & Fellowship 60's-70's Community Group Martial Arts Pickleball Men's Book Study Group #2 Women's Bible Study

Landes Center Library Chapel Conf. Room Crossing 104 Calvin Center Landes Center Chapel Parlor Room 415-416

6:30AM 8:30AM 9AM 1PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM

Friday, March 3 Women's Bible Study Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous

Room 415-416 Landes Center Landes Center

9AM 10AM 7:30PM

Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Fireside Room Landes Center Calvin Center Rooms 404-417 Chapel

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

Saturday, March 4 Sunday, March 5 Communion Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40's-50s Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.)

50’s-60’s Community Group Worship 70s+ Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Worship