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 Summer Sunday School: 3 years-1st grade 9:15-10:15 & 10:45-11:45AM The Gathering: Jr. & Sr. High 9AM, Landes basement If your kids stay in worship, check out the worship activity cart in each worship center.
Take a much needed break
Who We Are: Foundation Scholar Stories 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.
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
Summer Lunches are Back!
Since 2003 Valley Presbyterian Foundation has provided over 165 scholarships to VPC students. This coming fall, VPF will support 12 Valley Presbyterian Church students across the country. These Foundation Scholars are training to become doctors, economists, business professionals, and pastors. VPC celebrates the opportunity to send individuals from our community to hear God's call and be Christ's hands and feet in the world. This year's VPF Scholarship recipients are: Heidi Artigue, Tyler Beauchamp, Francis Eusebio, Isabel Eusebio, Anna Gilbreath, Wil Gilbreath, Katherine Gonzales, Ben Gustafson, Jackson Martin, Carter Ritt, Erica Samota, and John Schupbach. Over the past year, I gained extensive healthcare experience throughout China as I worked with Harvard and Mayo Clinic... VPC has continued to be an eversupportive, caring, and loving community. -John Schupbach Mayo Clinic School of Medicine My personal faith is an essential and important part of my life. I believe in the power of prayer and the church... God's forgiveness and mercy has shaped my life and who I am. -Erica Samota California Polytechnic State University
Men, get ready for some soccer
I'm very grateful to my parents, pastors, Sunday School teachers, and youth leaders who have shared and taught the gospel to me and modeled a Christian life. -Heidi Artigue Pamona College After I graduate Scottsdale Community College, I plan on attending ASU in pursuit of a bachelor's degree. Following ASU I plan on attending seminary. -Jackson Martin Scottsdale Community College
New Summer Class Coming Soon!
EXODUS
LUNCHES Mom's Morning Out Tuesdays, June 6, 13 & 27, 9-11:30AM Cost: $10/child, $5/sibling Register: vpc.church/women Questions? Email: nursery@vpc.church Need a few hours to get some work done or make it to a needed appointment? Take this opportunity for a break. Childcare offered for children 0-5 years old.
Jr. & Sr. High Camps
Sunday, June 11 & July 9 11:45AM, Landes Center, Free Everyone is invited to VPC’s Summer Lunches. Join us after the 10:30AM service for good food and fellowship in a wonderful air conditioned building! Lunch is free but donations are accepted. RSVP is appreciated but not required: vpc.church/event-calendar
Stay fit & beat the heat!
Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Game Saturday, June 24, 7:30PM Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex Cost: $25, 50% discount for friends Get tickets online: vpc.church/men Join VPC men for an evening of fun and fellowship as we cheer on Phoenix Rising FC, Arizona’s only professional soccer team. Questions? Contact Aaron Parrott: arparrott@gmail.com or 602-380-4593
Vacation Bible School!
EXODUS Wednesdays, June 7-July 26 6:30-7:30PM, Calvin Center Facilitators: Mike & Kelly Nieto This summer, we move from Genesis to Exodus, continuing the story of God’s people as they move from life in Egypt to the Promised Land.
Ladies: Bunko & Brunch
Calendar of Events Sunday, June 4 Communion Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40s-50s Community Group Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade) 70s+ Community Group Foundation Scholarship Reception
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Room 404 Nursery Landes Center Room 404 Calvin Center Fireside Room
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:30AM 11:30AM
Monday, June 5 Valley Day School Summer Camp
VDS Rooms
9AM
Tuesday, June 6 Cooks' Tour Crafters Bridge & Mah Jongg Valley Day School Summer Camp Mom's Morning Out Stroller Fitness Class Pickleball Jr. High Summer Midweek Jr./Sr. High Summer Midweek Dinner Sr. High Summer Midweek
Calvin Center Fireside Room VDS Rooms Room 409/Nursery Landes Center Landes Center Landes Basement Landes Center Landes Basement
9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 4:30PM 5:30PM 7PM 7:30PM
Wednesday, June 7 Valley Day School Summer Camp Book of Exodus
VDS Rooms Calvin Center
9AM 6:30PM
Thursday, June 8 Men's Basketball Valley Day School Summer Camp Stroller Fitness Class Martial Arts Pickleball
Landes Center VDS Rooms Landes Center Calvin Center Landes Center
6:30AM 9AM 9AM 4:30PM 4:30PM
Friday, June 9 Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Landes Center Landes Center
10AM 7:30PM
Chapel Nursery Sanctuary Landes Basement Room 409 Room 404 Nursery Landes Center Room 404 Calvin Center
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9:15AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 10:30AM
Saturday, June 10
Women's Ministry Forest Home: Creekside & Lakeview (Jr. & Sr. High camps) June 11-16, Forest Home, CA It's the most wonderful time of the year for Student Ministry! We're leaving for Forest Home next week, space is still available. Separate camps for Jr. and Sr. High students. Questions? Email Joseph Parisi: josephp@vpc.church
Fit 4 Mom Stroller Class Tuesdays & Thursdays starting June 1 9-10AM, Landes Center, Instructor: Amy Feltus: amyfeltus@fit4mom.com
Maker Fun Factory: VBS 2017 June 19-23, 8:30AM-Noon Cost: $30/child ($75 after June 9) Register: vpc.church/vbs
Women’s Ministry: Bunko & Brunch Saturday, June 10, 10AM-12PM RSVP for address: kellyn@vpc.church
In just one hour you will get a complete head to toe workout that will have you feeling energized and looking fit. Classes are designed for all different fitness levels and are taught by certified instructors.
Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they’re lovingly crafted by God. Maker Fun Factory VBS transforms VPC into a laboratory to learn about God!
Let’s gather for an morning of Bunko, conversation, and food! Bunko is easy; come even if you’ve never played. Bring an appetizer, treat, or drink to share.
Sunday, June 11 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship The Gathering (6th-12th grade) 40s-50s Community Group Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Summer Sunday School (3 y.o.-1st grade) 70s+ Community Group