FOCUS MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Friday, January 10 & 24, 9-11AM Room 415-416, $60 for January-May 2019-20 Leaders: Katie French & Megan Nesvig Register for MOPS: vpc.church/mops MOPS is an international ministry dedicated to the message that “mothering matters.” Our MOPS group is open to moms throughout the community, whether or not they attend VPC.
Spring 2020 Ministry Brochure! Grab a copy—Every class, event, program, and opportunity is listed.
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
You are not alone. vpc.church/mentalhealth Alzheimer's Workshop Part Two: Middle Stage Living with Alzheimer’s: For Care Partners Wednesdays, January 15, 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 three-part series, hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care.
Suicide Prevention and Postvention Workshop: Understand the Warning Signs of Suicide and How to Support Those Bereaved by Suicide Hosted by La Frontera Arizona/Empact Suicide Prevention Center Community Monday, January 13, 6:30-8PM, Room 409 Facilitator: Steve Schiro, EMPACT Register: vpc.church/care
week of January 5, 2020
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
The Ministry Brochure is a great tool to find options for your whole family. It's also a great way to help others see how God is at work at VPC. Copies are available in Worship Centers, the church office, and online: vpc.church/ministrybrochure
Valley Presbyterian Church
A New Heart for the Valley Phase II Construction
Starting tomorrow, January 6, rooms will be prepped to be under construction. Fencing goes up January 15, 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 Crossing 104) • Sanctuary Fountain and Patio • Parking/drop-off area by the Sanctuary Fountain
VPC News
SERMON SERIES Devotionals are available in Worship Centers and online: vpc.church/devo
Read more about these events inside the Focus!
Returning January 15!
Sunday Morning Telephone Reception Reception Hours—2020 Beginning February 2 the Deacon Telephone Reception Ministry will begin new hours from 10-11AM.
We will discuss suicide awareness, the warning signs of suicide, and how to effectively provide bereavement support to community members after a suicide has occurred.
Oasis starts Wednesday, January 15. With opportunities for kids, students, and adults, there's something for everyone! Also, we have delicious new food trucks each week. Check out the inside of the FOCUS for more information.
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, Elizabeth Jessup, Jo Ann Jones, Margaret Kurtz, Dick Lockwood, Carole Marr, Jan McKenzie, Peggy Mullen, Lois Nuernberg, Nancy Savoy, Nancy Sumner, Bob Rufenacht, 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, Geoffrey Edmunds, Roger Fercho, Donna Gardner, Ginny Groom, Sara Hammond, Louella Hermanson, Jean Hiser, David Horton, Jeannette Huggins, Evelyn Jenkins, Sue Larson, Jim Lawrence, Jim & Mary 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 Donna Eaken, and Adam Silvestri.
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
Thank you to everyone who volunteered with VPC to host Family Promise families over the week of Christmas! Your help reflected the spirit of the season to those in need.