Calling all College Students
Foundation 2017 Collegiate Scholarships Applications due May 1 The Valley Presbyterian Foundation is committed to helping support college students be successful. If you or someone you know could benefit from extra financial assistance, apply for any of VPF's three scholarships today! vpc.church/foundation
Care & Support
Shining a light on trafficking
Presbyterian Women Luncheon: Mary Danforth, Speaker Wednesday, March 22 11:30AM, Landes Center, Cost: $10 RSVP to: 480-991-6424 by March 17 Mary will share about her mission trip to the Bay Area, where she studied human trafficking, modern-day slavery, and immigrants in the middle of the wealthiest area of the country.
Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures: Robert Bard, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Pat Ciccone, Bob Combs, Audrey Davis, Helen Farmin, Jan Govig, David Horton, Barbara Jewett, Jill Kirk-McGregor, Carl Lauer, Nancy Miller, Bill Nye, Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ great-niece), 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, Helen Lawlus, 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.
Congregational Care & Fellowship offers Grief Support
Wednesdays through April 5, 1PM, Room 414 Facilitators: Karen Annis & Bill Gass Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 163 Registration: encoreuniv.org The class is open to the public as well as our VPC community. Each session is a combination of video presentation and sharing/discussion time.
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
VPC's new therapy dog ministry
Do you love arts and crafts?
Crafters pet pause dog therapy ministry Tammy Milne: tammym@vpc.church The VPC Pet Pause Ministry is up and running (or wagging?)! If anyone you know is interested in having one of our Pet Pause teams bring you some cheer and a wagging tail, contact Tammy. Our furry friends are waiting for your call!
COOKS’ TOUR
Tuesdays Starting March 7 9AM, Calvin Center Margaret Wheeler: 480-483-2609 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
VPC Master Plan Interactive Exhibit Today, outside all worship centers
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.
New Lenten Devotional available
Take 10 minutes and check out the VPC Master Plan interactive exhibit! On it you'll find results of the recent Master Plan survey, interesting facts about the VPC campus, and an opportunity to indicate which areas of campus you love and use most. During the week the exhibit is typically found in the Fireside Room.
Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
INQUIRER CLASS
VPC finances year-to-date as of February 28, 2017 Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church
Actual
Income
Budget
Sunday, March 26 12:30PM,Fireside Room Join VPC's growing community!
Variance
Faith Giving Other Income Total Income Expense Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Encore Worship & Music Total Expense
$315,000 $75,000 $390,000
$318,000 $73,000 $391,000
-$3,000 $2,000 -$1,000
$86,000 $155,000 $26,000 $41,000 $23,000 $31,000 $362,000
$87,000 $158,000 $26,000 $43,000 $24,000 $32,000 $370,000
$1,000 $3,000 $0 $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 $8,000
Net Income less Expense
$28,000
$21,000
$7,000
Visit the new Session page on the website! Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
VPC Mental Health Ministry (MHM)
Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 480-699-2982 Save the Date: Behavioral Health Conference Thursday, May 11, 8AM-4PM, St. Patrick's Church, Free VPC's Mental Health Ministry is a sponsor of this event. Contact Elizabeth with questions. 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
FOCUS
week of March 12, 2017 valley presbyterian church
Inquirer Class IT'S A PARTY!
Get your ticket on the patio today! Raffles, live & silent auction items, dinner, dancing, and live music. This event is lots of fun for everyone! Join us.
STEP INTO THE FUTURE VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION LEGACY DINNER Friday, March 31, 6PM The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch Tickets: vpc.church/legacydinner
Text to give
Text the amount of your donation to 480-372-8548 –it’s as simple as that!
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
BUNNY BUSINESS
Saturday, April 15 9-10:30AM, Kiva Field