TROOP 441
What is VPC's Boy Scout Troop up to this summer? Troop 441is sending 29 scouts and their leaders to Scout camps at Camp Geronimo near Payson and Camp Emerald Bay in Catalina Island from June 3-10. Please pray for safe travels to and from the camps and that all have great experiences!
May is Mental Health Month
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Ministry Brochures available!
The White Elephant shed is open!
Throughout May, NAMI and participants across the country are raising awareness for mental health. Each year, we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. See more at: nami.org/mentalhealthmonth Family Support Website: nami.org/find-support
Saturdays, June 3 & 17, 8-11AM Cooks’ Tour Shed (west of the Sanctuary)
There are several opportunities available: -VBS set building, prep, or day-of needs -Church office phone receptionist -Sanctuary & Chapel pew preparation Call the church office or email: church@vpc.church to volunteer!
VPC Mental Health Ministry
VPC Mental Health Ministry contact Elizabeth Weiss: esweiss1231@gmail.com, 480-699-2982 24-hour Crisis Line: 602-222-9444 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255) AZ Teen Lifeline: 602-248-8336, teenlifeline.org Printed resources and information on VPC MHM available in the church Library.
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures: Robert Bard, Carol Bedillion, Elaine Bracken, Ginger Bunker (Jody Hass’ mother), Audrey Davis, Helen Farmin, John Hale, David Horton, Barbara Jewett, Carl Lauer, Jim Lawrence, Dee Melde, Mary Ann Pelton (John Pelton's mother), Charlotte Reynolds (Debbie Cox’ greatniece), Mary Schupbach, Orie Spegal, Nancy Sumner, Donna Yorston Please pray for those at home or in a care facility: Helen Adams, Don Akins, Carolyn Bathurst, Bunny Beall, Kathryn Bennett, John Berta, Joyce Black, Charles Buckley, Dick & Dottie Cober, Gladys Conroy, Mary Corbin, Jane Corley, Emily Courtright, Bonnie Domaz, Lorraine Fercho, Charlotte Fox, George Freiburghaus, Donna Gardner, Luella Gross, Carol Hanson, Joan Herman, Nancy Hines, Jean Hiser, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Jo Ann Jones, Kay Koeb, Claire Kooi, Helen Lawlus, Jim Lorenz, Lois Nuernberg, Joyce Newlon, Todd (Helen) Orme, Judy Owens, Ron Norris, Barbara Patterson, Charlotte Phillips, Marie Pishny, Sally Rea, Martha Sarchett, Mary Shrake, Ruthe Small, Mary Strasser, Edna Thomas, Kiki Westmoreland, Jane White For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Prayer Chain
week of May 28, 2017
Do you have a couple extra hours during the summer? VPC can use your help!
Cooks’ Tour is collecting items as they prepare for the event White Elephant sale. Have items you would otherwise donate to Goodwill or Red Cross? Drop them off here on a Saturday, instead!
Get yours today outside each Worship Center or online: vpc.church
VPC News
Joseph Parisi, VPC's new Director of Student Ministries From Pastor Joynt's article in the June/July edition of the Valley Vine: Session recently promoted our Interim Student Director, Joseph Parisi, into the permanent role of Director. Thanks go to our youth leadership search committee for their work and their unanimous vote! Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition; 1 in 5 U.S. adults will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime.
FOCUS
valley presbyterian church
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.
VPC Summer Worship Schedule 11:45AM Service & Sanctuary Balcony
Vol. 2 devotional available today! Learn more about these events inside the FOCUS:
The 11:45AM Worship Service will be going on summer break, and the Sanctuary balcony will also be closed. Regular worship schedule will resume on Sunday, September 10.
Church Office Closed
Service of
Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.
VPC finances year-to-date as of April 30, 2017 Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church Income Faith Giving Other Income Total Income Expense Pastoral Ministry Admin & Facility Mission, Outreach, Cong. Care Christian Education Encore Worship & Music Total Expense Net Income less Expense
Actual
Budget
Variance
$613,280 $154,147 $767,427
$584,600 $174,570 $759,170
$28,680 -$20,423 $8,257
$159,934 $322,461 $58,126 $77,251 $41,303 $65,226 $724,301
$161,208 $335,950 $61,973 $85,470 $42,636 $68,727 $755,964
$1,274 $13,489 $3,847 $8,219 $1,333 $3,501 $31,663
$43,126
$3,206
$39,920
Visit the VPC website's Session page!
Read bios and see photos of the Session team.
vpc.church/session
REMEMBRANCE
TOMORROW, MAY 29 8AM, Memorial Garden
MOM’S morning OUT TUESDAY, MAY 30
9-11:30AM vpc.church/women
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
Vacation Bible School 2017 Monday, June 19-Friday June 23, 8:30AM-Noon vpc.church/vbs