FOCUS Spiritual Formation: Exploring Your Spiritual Journey With Kathy Oppenhuizen, Beth Allen & Leslie Turner Thursdays, February 6-27, 6-7PM, VPC Library, Sign-up: vpc.church/classes Have you found a place in your life when you can be still and sit in God’s presence? This is a time to consider and reflect on God’s ways in your life. This is a time to join others who seek God, desire to be refreshed and renewed on life’s journey. We will reflect on writings from Henri Nouwen and other spiritual formation writers. Kathy Oppenhuizen is a Spiritual Director; Beth Allen is Senior Communications Manager at Food for the Hungry; Leslie Turner is involved with Alpha Training.
Wednesdays, January 22, & 29 6-8:30PM, VPC Library Facilitator: Melissa Johnson, ALZ Assoc. Register: vpc.church/care In the middle stage of this disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. In this series, hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care.
Anxiety Dealing with Anxiety with Dr. Shelly Reed Thursday, January 23 11:30AM-12:30PM, Room 415/416 RSVP to Tammy: tammym@vpc.church Over 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety, including chronic worry about health, safety, and finances. Please join popular Scottsdale psychologist, Dr. Shelly Reed as she discusses new and practical ways to deal with this common problem.
Care & Support Please pray for those recovering from recent medical procedures:
Sharon Arendt, Sandra Gerlach, Corenthel Green, John Hale, Alan Hartley, Kathy Hazslip, Millie Homan, Jo Ann Jones, Carol Kunselman, Margaret Kurtz, Beverly Lentz, Dick Lockwood, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Bob Rufenacht, Nancy Savoy, Rodrigo Silva, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh
week of January 19, 2020
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
A New Heart for the Valley Phase II Construction
Rooms will be prepped to be under construction. Fencing goes up soon, and construction will begin! Because construction will continue past the opening of the Sanctuary, we appreciate your flexibility and grace as we maintain standard event and class schedule while losing several of our largest meeting rooms. During Phase II construction, the following spaces will be offline: • Fireside Room and kitchen • Calvin Center and adjacent storage rooms • Choir Room, Music offices, and Handbell room • Nursery moved to Room 409 • Sanctuary Fountain and Patio • Parking/drop-off area by the Sanctuary Fountain
VPC News
Alzheimer's Workshop Part Two: Middle Stage Living with Alzheimer’s: For Care Partners
Valley Presbyterian Church
SERMON SERIES Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, February 9, 10AM (following 9AM service), Landes Center 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 finanicial officers, and the following: Elect Ron Norris as a Trustee of the Foundation, class of 2021. 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
Nursery location during construction
Room 409 During Phase II construction, the nursery, for kids 0-2, has been moved to Room 409.
Office Closed for MLK Holiday
Monday, January 20 The VPC office will be closed in observance of the MLK holiday.
Family Workshop with Dr. John Trent
Wednesday, January 29, 6-7:30PM, Chapel Register: vpc.church/oasis
Sip & Social Justice A Women's Ministry Event With the Arouet Foundation: Helping Women Transition from the Correctional System February 6, 6-8:30PM, Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar Register: vpc.church/women
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, Beverly Kronsnoble, Sue Larson, Jim Lawrence, Jim Lorenz, Carolyn McElhaney, Dee Melde, John Mueller, Dorothy Nern, Janet Nielsen, Joyce Newlon, Judy Owens, Roy States, Bette Vyskocil, Helen Wolfe For more information about those in our community, call Tammy: 480-991-6424 x163
Prayer Chain: 480-991-6424, prayers@vpc.church
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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
Thursdays, February 6-27, VPC Library, 6-7:30PM Register: vpc.church/classes