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
We welcome requests confidentially for you or someone else. Please have permission from the individual before placing your request.
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
Belong
VPC is a place where you can
We're glad you are here today! 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. New to VPC? Welcome! We want to know what VPC can do for you. First Step Cards are available in all worship centers. Feel free to fill it out, drop it in an offering tray, or give it to a volunteer at the Welcome Center. Want to join our growing community? You can join today! If this is your first time at VPC or you've been coming for months and are moved to join our church, a Pastor and a church leader will be available after worship to talk and pray with you. If you’re here with kids, We have several fun and safe opportunities for kids: Nursery: Sunday School: If your kids stay in worship, check (Infants-2 years) 3 years-5th grade out the worship activity cart in 8:45-11:45AM 9:15-10 & 11-11:45AM each worship center.
Childcare is offered wherever you see an asterisk: * Questions? Email Brianne Bergfeldt: nursery@vpc.church
Sip & Social Justice Sip & Social Justice: Transitioning from the Correctional System
Featuring a guest speaker from the Arouet Foundation February 6, 6-8:30PM, Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar (8220 North Hayden Road) Cost: $25 (includes dinner), Register online vpc.church/women Join us as we learn to understand the challenges women transitioning out of the correctional system face, how their struggles affect the wider community, and what Arouet is doing to facilitate their successful re-entry into society. As a result, we hope members of our community will be more educated about local social justice issues and feel compelled to get involved.
Who We Are: Groups for Men & Women At VPC, we believe in the power of groups of men and women coming together to build relationships and grow deeper in their faith. We encourage you to check out one of the several opportunities available! Below is just a brief look, to learn more, visit: vpc.church/men & vpc.church/women
Women
Men
Bible Study: In His Image by Jen Wildin Various Fridays, 9:30AM
Third Tuesday of the Month Breakfast Monthly, third Tuesdays, 6:30AM
Sip & Social Justice: Arouet Foundation Thursday, February 6, 6PM
Cornhole Tournament Sunday, March 28, 4PM
IF:Gathering, IF:VPC Saturday, February 29, 8:30AM-4:30PM
Adult Basketball Every Thursday , 6:30AM
To the Full: MOPS 2020 Various Fridays, 9AM
Small Groups Tuesdays, 6:30AM or Thursdays, 12:30PM
Presbyterian Women Circles Monthly, various locations
Men's Ministry Study Wednesdays, 6PM
Presbyterian Women Luncheons Monthly, fourth Wednesdays, 11:30AM
Learn more: vpc.church/oasis
Oasis has started, but it's not too late to join any of these classes! Mere Christianity w/ Pastor David Joynt
Strong Families w/ Dr. John Trent (Jan. 29)
Holy Yoga ($5/class)
Oasis Kids! (for kids K-5th grade)
Alzheimer's Workshop
Oasis Students (for Middle & High School)
Men's Ministry Study
Adventures in Learning
Read about every class and sign up: vpc.church/classes • Classes are free, and open to adults of all ages • Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome • RSVPs are greatly appreciated • Childcare not available
Check out these great upcoming opportunities: Understanding Addiction
Ringing Bells for Fun!
Strong Families: The Blessing/2-Degree Difference in Parenting
Shirley will define addiction, its triggers, and its cravings. She’ll discuss 12-step programs and new medications that initiate recovery and help maintain sobriety. There will be a Q&A at the end of her presentation.
Have fun while learning some handbell basics! Ringing bells is a unique skill that can be easily learned and keeps your mind sharp. Ability to read music is a plus, but not a necessity. Learning to play handbells helps you learn to read music.
From Dr. Trent’s Strong Families, they are committed to helping families grow stronger. Dr. Trent is co-author of The Blessing, frequent guest of Focus on the Family. Kari has a compelling story of her own, and together they will speak on passing the blessing on to our families and the impact of the two-degree difference in parenting.
With Shirley Polk Thursday, January 23 7-8:30PM, Room 415/416
With Jennifer Hamm Thursday, January 30 10-11:30AM, Room 415/416
With Dr. John Trent & Kari Trent Stageberg Wednesday, January 29 6-7:30PM, Chapel
Calendar of Events Sunday, January 19 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Boomers Community Group Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Sages Community Group Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Crossing 104 Room 415-416 Rooms 404-417 Nursery Library Landes Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 10AM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM
Tuesday, January 21 Men's Breakfast Valley Day School (VDS) Crafters Mah Jongg Bridge Chair Yoga VDS Chapel Pickleball Boy Scout Troop 441
Crossing 104 Day School Rooms Chapel Conf. Room Room 411 Library Room 415-416 Chapel Landes Center Landes Center
6:30AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 11AM 11:15AM 4:30PM 7PM
Wednesday, January 22 Valley Day School (VDS) Alzheimer's Support Group VDS Chapel Presbyterian Women Luncheon Oasis Food Truck Oasis Childcare (0-2 y.o.) Oasis Minis Oasis Kids! NAMI Family to Family Living with Alzheimers-Middle Stage Oasis Women's Holy Yoga Oasis Men's Ministry Study Oasis Mere Christianity-C.S. Lewis Study Oasis High School Homework Room Oasis Middle School Homework Room Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Day School Rooms Chapel Room 602 Chapel Landes Center Circle Driveway Nursery Room 404 Room 415-416 Crossing 104 Library Room 411 Room 412 Youth Room Admin. Room Admin. Room Room 419
9AM 10AM 11:15AM 11:30AM 5:15PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 7:30PM 7:30PM
Thursday, January 23 Men's Basketball Valley Day School (VDS) Dealing with Anxiety Sages Community Group-Mexican Train VDS Movie Night AIL-Understanding Addiction
Landes Center Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Library Landes Center Room 415-416
6:30PM 9AM 11:30AM 1PM 5PM 7PM
Friday, January 24 Valley Day School (VDS) MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Line Dance Alcoholics Anonymous
Day School Rooms Room 415-416 Landes Basement Landes Center
9AM 9AM 10AM 7:30PM
Saturday, January 25 Cooks' Tour Spring Sale Drop Off
Back of Landes Lot
9AM
Sunday, January 26 Worship Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Worship Kaleidoscope Community Group Middle School Gathering Boomers Community Group Youth New Members Class Parents of New Members Class Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade) Nursery (infant-2 y.o.) Sages Community Group Worship Sunday School (3 y.o.-5th grade)
Chapel Nursery Landes Center Crossing 104 Youth Room Room 415-416 Room 417 Youth Room Rooms 404-417 Nursery Library Landes Center Rooms 404-417
8AM 8:45AM 9AM 9AM 9AM 10AM 10:45AM 10:45PM 9:15AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 10:45AM 11AM
Monday, January 20 Church Office Closed-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day