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
Save the date!
SALE April White Elephant
Check out these great upcoming opportunities: Martin Luther Study
With William McKee Tuesdays, January 28-March 3 3-4PM, Room 415/416
Valley Presbyterian Foundation Dinner: A Night at the Movies Friday, March 27, 2020 vpc.church/foundation
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.
Martin Luther lived in a time of change as society emerged from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance. We'll discuss how his life changed as guided by his conscience, including his involvement in the Protestant Reformation.
VPF is excited to once again host the Annual Foundation Dinner. Please save the date and look for more details to come! Proceeds raised benefit VPC campus and ministries. Learn more contact our Foundation office. Volunteers needed.
VPC News
Friday, April 3 & Saturday, April 4 Spring Sale White Elephant collections: Saturdays, 9-11AM, Landes Back Door Contact Jan Cooper: 602-741-1717 or Kathy Arner: 602-992-3454 We are collecting items on Saturdays only. If closed, please leave no items!! Contact Jan or Kathy to schedule other drop off times. Items we are collecting are to be in good and usable condition. Accepting clothing, shoes, purses, small appliances and kitchen ware, and holiday items. No furniture please. Proceeds support missions in our community and around the world.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Alzheimer's Support Group 2nd & 4th Wednesdays through May 27 10-11:30AM, Chapel Room 602 Facilitators: Craig & Hope Boutte Register: vpc.church/care Do you feel overwhelmed caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s and would love to meet others on the same journey? This support group brings people together and provides an opportunity to share experiences, hopes, and frustrations in a safe setting. Find encouragement and insight from others who are walking alongside a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
Care & Support
RESPONDING TO TRAUMA, ADDICTION, & MENTAL ILLNESS Building the Resilient Church Conference Thursday, February 6, 8:30AM-4PM Pure Heart Church 14240 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, AZ Cost: $25, Registration online: pureheart.org/resilient Learn how the church can equip those affected by trauma, addiction, and mental illness to be a part of the solution to build a thriving and resilient church. Community experts will address each issue and equip pastors and church leaders to respond with the best and most appropriate care to those in their church.
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, David Joynt, Carol Kunselman, Margaret Kurtz, Beverly Lentz, Dick Lockwood, Carole Marr, Larry McGregor, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Bob Rufenacht, Nancy Savoy, Rodrigo Silva, Bob Small, Nancy Sumner, Ellie Van Denburgh
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
Sympathy
Our church family extends its Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Richard Harrer.
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.
week of January 26, 2020
SALE
Ringing Bells for Fun! With Jennifer Hamm Thursday, January 30 10-11:30AM, Room 415/416
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Valley Presbyterian Church
Sunday, February 9, 10AM (following 9AM service), Landes Center Join us following the meeting for a special congregational reception celebration on the Landes Patio 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 financial officers, and the following: Elect Ron Norris as a Trustee of the Foundation, class of 2021.
SERMON SERIES Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
Annual
Congregational Meeting
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
Sunday, February 9, 10AM (following 9AM service) Join us following the meeting for a special congregational reception celebration on the Landes Patio.
Nursery location during construction
Room 409 During Phase II construction, the nursery, for kids 0-2, has been moved to Room 409.
VPC Recycles! We need your help.
VPC has recently revamped our recycling program to be more intentional and effective about how we deal with the waste we generate. Around campus you'll see blue bins, please use them as needed! Here is a list of items we are able and unable to recycle: Free to recycle Do not use for Computer/Office Paper Plastic of any kind Flyers/Paper Handouts Paper Cups or Plates Catalogs/Phone Books Napkins Broken down Cardboard Boxes Anything with food on it Newspaper Metal/Aluminum
Family Workshop with Dr. John Trent
Wednesday, January 29, 6-7:30PM, Chapel Register: vpc.church/oasis
VPC FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Year-to-date as of December 31, 2019 Income $2,283,353 Expenses $2,258,494 For a more detailed update, check out the latest edition of the Valley Vine, online: vpc.church/vine or contact Kris Bahr: krisb@vpc.church, 480-991-6424 ext. 112
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
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