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Rev. Lawrence R. DeLong, Pastor

Ash Wednesday was a day this building was living and breathing. An odd thought, but stay with me. From our first Ash Wednesday service at eight a.m. through the end of Session at nearly nine p.m.,

hundreds of people flocked through, breathing life and joy and a spirit of hope into the space these walls enclose.

Our friend and old-school gentleman David Moore was remembered, cherished, his life celebrated, and his faith held up for all to see and hear, his family and friends demonstra ng the winsomeness of a life lived well for Christ.

At The Source, the Spiritual Life Center was crowded with those who sought an anchor to begin their Lent, and words of hope and healing. A erward, new members shared a meal with the Session, and were joyfully received into our family.

Then Session crea vely addressed how we grow and meet needs as a church, and closed their mee ng with a sense of work well done.

And in all of these things, we gained yet more insight into how God uses us, as individuals and as a community of faith.

A good place to start our Lent.

LENT

Sunday service time change—Starting May 3 At its February mee ng, Session discussed at length how best to worship God in our Sunday services. Over

the past several years, we’ve tried a few different worship schedules, and we have been listening carefully to your comments and sugges ons.

In this light, Session unanimously decided that beginning with the first Sunday in May, we will return to a single service at 9:30. The choir will be present for the en re service.

Perhaps the most compelling reason for this change is one comment heard over and over: “I love it when we’re all together at the same me.” May we not only be present in body, but present in a spirit of love, fellowship, and praise!

March Sunday Worship Services March 1 Larry DeLong “Listening to the Teacher” (Ephesians 4:30-32) March 8 Diane Christopher “The Eyes of Leah” (Genesis 29:15-20) March 15 Larry DeLong “Out of the Depths” (Psalm 130) March 22 Larry DeLong “They Don’t Know What They’re Doing” (Luke 23:32-34) March 29 Paul Phillips “Join the Parade” (Mark 11:1-11)

Valley Voice March 2015

Internal Shrinkage I used to work in retail before I became a pastor. This me of year, the

months a er Christmas, is when stores start their inventories. It is a lengthy and tedious process, but it is also essen al in keeping a retail store running effec vely and efficiently.

Stores do this for two reasons. One, retail stores do inventories to determine shrinkage, which is a term for loss of merchandise. Second, retail stores do inventories to find out what doesn’t sell well, and clear it off the shelves to make room for the new stuff.

You might think it is easy to figure out what doesn’t sell, but I once worked in a baby store called Bellini. The owner sold everything for babies including high-end cribs. She thought that it was the cribs that made her money. At the me, she didn’t do inventory. Some of employees convinced her to start inventory, and when she did, she found out that she was losing money with the cribs. We suggested to the owner to get rid of the cribs. She refused and was out of business within two years.

Inventory finds out where you are shrinking and what’s clu ering your space.

The season of Lent (the 40 days before Easter) is when we take inventory of our spiritual lives. This is a me to determine if in the past year we’ve experienced some internal shrinkage.

Has something in your rela onship with God been lost along the way? Is something clu ering your space for God? Do you have a sense that you’re not as happy, not in as close rela onship with God (and perhaps others) as you used to be? Do you find that you’re a shadow of your former, spiritually robust self?

A spiritual inventory can help show where we need refreshing and where we need to make room for God. Take advantage of what we offer to help you take inventory. The sermons during Lent are on forgiveness. Lenten devo onals are available at the Welcome Centers and Faith Forma on Kiosk. Take my class on “Living Into Lent” on Monday mornings at 10 a.m.

“Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart.” (Joel 2:12)

And we respond: Search me, O God, and know my heart;

test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlas ng.

(Psalm 139:23-24)

Rev. Diane Christopher, Pastor of Discipleship

In this Issue page A.D. Class 15 Adult Sunday Bible Study 6 Art Gallery 19 Birthdays for March 17 Books Lent & Easter 18 Calendar for March 16 Casa Vida Nueva report 8 Church Information 19 Communion at Home 4 Concert in Green Valley 4 Diane Christopher 2 Driving Course 13 Easter Flowers 14 Empty Bowls 15 Exploring Membership 11 Faith in Each Other 8 Food Bank Donations 17 & 20 Info & Volunteer Fair 7 Islam Religion class 7 Kettle Dinner 9 Larry DeLong 1 Medical Minute 17 Men's Weekday Bible Studies 6 Mission Celebration Sunday 5 Mission Breakfast 8 Movie Ministry 20 Music Notes 14 Network of Caring 3 New Members Welcome 10 Newcomers “101” 7 Noisy Sunday 3 Opportunity 4 Outreach Question 18 Patio Sale 19 Paul Phillips 3 Promoted to Glory 19 Safety 9 Sermons for March 1 Session Summary Feb. 15 Service Time Change 1 SoulCollage® 13 Stephen Ministry 4 The Source 20 Valley Readers 6 Valley Writing Group 18 Wendy’s Web 12 Women’s Ministries 13

March 2015 Valley Voice

Lent is a Journey

“Your a tude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with

God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human

likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death

—even death on a cross! (Phil. 2:5-8 NIV)

Lent is a journey: It can be a physical journey (fas ng). It can be a

spiritual journey (prayer and repentance). Or it can be the same old, same old; no change required. How does the season of Lent work for you?

For me, it’s all about a tude. I must want to par cipate in the Lenten journey. I take a downward journey, side by side with Jesus as he experiences the depths of repulsion by the religious elite. As I follow Christ’s example of humbling himself in word and deed, I realize my own need for great humility. I must take stock of my words and my deeds. I must be honest in my assessment of where I have fallen short of the glory of God and repent of my transgressions. It’s never easy—but the journeys taken during Lent have been worthwhile and a blessing. I wonder if you experience Lent in a similar way.

There are five weeks of Lent le , me enough for us to follow Christ’s example of humility. Yet Christ had not sinned. Christ had no need to repent. Christ gave himself up, on the Cross, so that we might know his forgiveness and love of us. Perhaps this truth of Christ’s example “made himself nothing,” will empower you to stay on your journeys during the final weeks of Lent.

You will find me spent reflec ng on these things will be worthwhile, and you will be blessed. And when you are blessed, those around you are blessed and God is given all praise and glory.

The peace of Christ be with you,

Rev. Paul Phillips, Pastor of Care

March 29 is Noisy Sunday! Save your change for Sunday, March 29, our first of four Fi h Sundays in 2015. Just before our worship services begin we will see what kind of noise we can make as the n cans pass up

and down the pews to help the special programs of our church.

Network of Caring

Invitation to Brunch for

Area Leaders & Neighborhood

Contacts The Leadership Team of the

Network of Caring will be hos ng a brunch on Tuesday, March 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in Fellowship Hall.

All Area Leaders and Neighborhood Contacts are invited and should have received an invita on in the mail. If you did not receive one and want to a end, please RSVP as soon as possible to Jan Woerner at 399-3431.

We are honoring YOU and hope that you will a end. See you there!


OPPORTUNITY! How would you like to be part of an important ministry which doesn’t require much me but is very much

appreciated? If your answer is “Yes,” then find out more about the Extended Communion Program. The only requirements are that you be a Presbyterian present or former elder or deacon, and that you a end a short informa on session offered as the need arises. Please call the church office at 625-5023 (Pastors Paul Phillips or Larry DeLong) to let them know of your interest.

COMMUNION AT HOME Are you homebound, but would like communion brought to you when others receive communion in

church? All requests should go through Pastor Paul in the church office (625-5023). by Betty Clapp

Gratitude for Stephen Ministers from one in the midst of crisis:

“We are so grateful for our Stephen Ministers that words cannot describe! My husband has Alzheimer’s. Some days are good, others I fill the pool with tears. A friend who had not seen me in a year said that I am accep ng this be er than last year. I believe that God had helped me through my Stephen Minister, someone walking beside me that has made a big difference. I know I am going to lose a lot, but I have someone to help me graciously accept the losing. What a gi this is from God!”

From one who has come through to the other side of the valley:

“Fourteen months ago, I was at a point where I needed someone to talk to about the struggles in my life. My pastor recommended I consider mee ng with a Stephen Minister—another man, trained as a caregiver, who would walk with me during this difficult me. Trus ng someone with personal informa on about my life was something I feared at first, but my pastor reassured me that everything was confiden al, so I agreed to give it a try. I’m so glad I did!

“Some mes it is important to be able to talk with someone who was not in my regular circle of friends. My friends certainly con nued to have a very important place in my life, but I also needed someone who could see me objec vely and non-judgmentally. He encouraged me not to give up, but to pick up and keep going forward. My Stephen Minister walked with me through a really dark part of my life. He did not try to solve all my problems but lovingly, as a Chris an brother, walked along with me through this valley in my life. If you are dealing with some type of crisis or difficulty in life, I encourage you to meet with a Stephen Minister. You won’t regret it!”

We welcome two new Stephen Leaders to our team, who were commissioned on January 25. Gee-Gee Smith has been a Stephen Minister for only one year, but she brings a life me of experience to the leadership role. She a ended training last July in Dallas and has been working with the leadership team since then. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Gee-Gee has been a music therapist and professional counselor for over 30 years. She brings the gi s of communica on and discernment to our Referrals Team.

If you need a Stephen Minister, Gee-Gee will be one of the people you may talk to in order to be paired up with the right one.

This is Pa Bright’s third year as a Stephen Minister. She trained in January in Orlando, but we put her to work this past fall learning her new role of recrui ng from a re ring leader. A caring person, Pa is involved in Women’s Ministries and Network of Caring. She will bring gi s of organiza on and a en on to detail in her new role of Recrui ng Coordinator. Pa is from Oklahoma.

If you wish to become a Stephen Minister, Pa is the one to talk with.

Both Gee-Gee and Pa have a deep love for the Lord and a desire to serve this congrega on through Him.

Stephen Ministry


MISSION CELEBRATION SUNDAY On Sunday, January 25, nineteen tables were set up in Fellowship Hall to showcase the ac vi es of the

charitable organiza ons chosen by the Mission Commi ee and supported by Valley Presbyterian Church. Photos by Martha Ashton show some of the organiza ons who par cipated.


Men’s Weekday Bible Studies There are two church-sponsored men’s groups mee ng during

the week that would be glad to have you to join them. The first one meets on Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. They are discussing the

book Grace-More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine by Max Lucado. A group of six to twelve men meet at the Old Chicago Deli in the Green Valley Mall for one hour. The group meets for fellowship, food, and study and an all-around lively discussion. Dave Tompkins is the leader (399-3500).

The second group, with about five to twelve men a ending each week, meets Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. This group meets at the church for one hour in classroom 1. The group is facilitated by Larry Phillips (777-8027) but focuses on group discussion. They are discussing 1 Peter using the NavPress study guide. Join the group for discussion or just listen. In either case, your presence will be welcomed. Lessons are self-contained so feel free to join the group at any me.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study

Every Sunday at 9:45 in Classroom 5

So, What’s This

Thing Called the

Holy Ghost?

Many years ago a coworker of mine asked me this ques on – just in passing, at work, over the side of the cubicle. She said, “I understand the Father and Son, but what is this ghost thing?” I stu ered out an answer that may have included something about God within us. It really caught me unaware – here I was thinking about where to go for lunch, and wham – I’m hit with a pre y complex theological doctrine.

Don’t you be caught unaware - in March the Sunday morning Adult Bible study class will examine Jesus’ teaching about, and the promise of, the Holy Spirit.

Our leader for March is Helen Phillips. Come and learn together. Coffee and goodies will be there, along with a free study guide.

Lent is an excellent me to join the class, every Sunday morning at 9:45. You will be warmly welcomed!

Valley Readers Monday, March 23, 1:30 p.m.

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE by Anthony Doerr is a novel that is

inven ve and beau ful. It was an instant New York Times bestseller. It is a Na onal Book Award finalist.

Although set in Germany and France during World War II, it is not a “war novel.” The author’s focus is on the interior lives of his two characters. Marie-Laure is a blind 14-year old French girl who flees to the countryside when her father disappears from Nazi-occupied Paris. Werner is a gadget-obsessed German orphan whose skills admit him to a brutal branch of Hitler Youth. Never mind that their paths don’t cross un l very late in the novel, this is not a book you read for plot. This is a book you read for the beauty of Doerr’s wri ng and for the way he understands and cherishes the magical obsessions of childhood. Marie-Laure and Werner are powerful examples of the way average people in trying mes must decide daily between morality and survival.

You are invited to join us on Monday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 5. Eloise Fredrickson will be our discussion leader. If you have ques ons, please call Anne Morrison at 399-0762.


NEWCOMERS “101” Are you New or even fairly new to Valley Presbyterian Church????

You should plan to a end our next Newcomers “101” class. You will meet other newcomers, visit with the

pastors, tour the building, learn about all the opportuni es and ac vi es at VPC, and much more. The class has two parts. It will meet between services on March 29 AND April 26 . Please plan to join us in

Classroom 1 at 9:45 a.m. on both dates. For more details and to sign up, just stop at the Visitors Table in Fellowship Hall any Sunday or call Carol

Bowley at 648-0960.

VPC INFORMATION & VOLUNTEER FAIR

Sunday, March 22 It’s a unique opportunity!

On Sunday, March 22, Fellowship Hall will be full of representa ves from many of the organiza ons and commi ees that exist at Valley Presbyterian Church.

Just by checking out their “booths” you will be able to learn about them and/or discover ways to get involved in their ac vi es.

To give you an idea of just some of the groups that will be in a endance and available to chat with you: Pa o Sale, Quilters, Welcome Centers, Valley Readers group, Mission ministry, Medical team, Music ministry, Stephen Ministry, Faith Forma on, Newcomers 101, Women’s Ministries…just to name a few.

So mark your calendar NOW… Sunday, March 22, a er both the 8:30 and the l0:30 services. Come discover how you can be a part of what makes VPC such a CARING place.

This “Informa on & Volunteer” fair is brought to you by members of the

Changing the Conversa on class and the Welcome Ministry!

Islam—One of the World’s Great Religions

Fridays, 1:30 pm., SLC Join the Inquisitors as we watch and discuss one of

the Great Courses examining Islam. University professor and interna onal government and media consultant John L. Esposito guides you through the facts and myths surrounding Islam and its more than 1.2 billion adherents. How familiar are you with the world's second largest and fastest-growing religion? Many in the West know li le about the faith and are familiar only with the ac ons of a minority of radical extremists.

This course will help you be er understand Islam's role as both a religion and a way of life, and its deep impact on world affairs both historically and today. In our 21st century world it is important for you to understand what Muslims believe, and also how their beliefs are carried out privately and publicly as individuals as well as members of a larger community.

You will learn about: Muhammad Jihad Muslim beliefs about other faiths Whether the Quran condones terrorism and

what it says about God The contribu ons to mathema cs, science,

and art made by a flourishing Islamic civiliza on The role of women in Islam Whether Islam is compa ble with moderniza on, capitalism, and democracy.

This fascina ng seven-week course began Friday, February 20. We will con nue through March (except Pa o Sale Week) at 1:30 in Spiritual Life Center.

For informa on, call Grant S (396-3549). Please join us.


UPDATE: Casa Vida Nueva Para Niños (Orphanage)

One of the newest missions VPC supports is the orphanage in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. On February 21st a small group drove down to visit, deliver supplies, and VPC quilts.

Mission Quilts (Women’s Ministries of VPC) has been laser-focused on comple ng 25 quilts for 25 children at the orphanage. This last trip finished off their goal – or so they thought. The photo below shows Marie Linder, a member of Mission Quilts, presen ng the remaining quilts to the children. The kids were all smiles!

However, we learned that the orphanage just accepted three more boys (see picture below). The Mission Quil ng Group promised to crank out three more boy’s quilts. They also commi ed to supply four queen size bed quilts for the four adult couples who oversee the opera on. Thank you Mission Quil ng Group!

Shown at le are Execu ve Director Elias Herrera and Reed Olson with three new members: Joaquin, Joan and Adan.

Join us at Mission Breakfast Saturday, April 11, 8:00 a.m.

Be sure to mark your calendar for 8:00 a.m., Saturday, April 11. VPC will host this orphanage at a Mission Breakfast. You don’t want to miss this one! Execu ve Directors Elias and Myrna Herrera along with Reed Olson will give an update on this wonderful mission. (Breakfast ckets ($5) will be available in Fellowship Hall on Sundays, March 29 and April 5.) Be sure to join us at breakfast!

Faith in Each Other By Chris Erickson, Parish Nurse

Faith and Aging conference will be held here at VPC on Thursday, April 23, from 9 am – 3 pm. Lunch will be served. The cost of the conference will be $5. This is an interac ve presenta on about faith, aging, and everything these include. Join us and par cipate, learn, and grow.

Alzheimer’s Support & Education at VPC: the Alzheimer’s support group con nues to meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. in the Sweet Family Room. For more informa on or to register, contact the Alzheimer’s Associa on at 520-322-6601.

Incorporate blood pressure screening into your Sunday. Our next blood pressure screening will be on Sunday, March 15 in the Sweet Family Room, between worship services. You may have your blood pressure taken during the week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 to 11 a.m. with the Parish Nurse.

The Exercise here at VPC

Chair exercise classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10-11 a.m. Fee. For more informa on, contact instructor Mia Cooper at 204-5264.

Tai Chi for arthri s and fall preven on classes are on Mondays at 2:30 p.m. Fee. For more informa on, contact instructor Roger Ederle at 399-0166.

Parkinson’s support/ exercise meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9-10 a.m.

Healing Soup Meal

Please contact the church office or Chris Erickson, Parish Nurse, if you know of someone who may need this meal.

Special Note: In March we will begin pre-diabetes tes ng at VPC. Be sure to watch Sunday bulle ns and our eBlast for the date.

Please contact the Parish Nurse with ideas or

comments on VPC health ac vi es: [email protected]

Pastoral Care


Friendship Kettle Dinner

Sunday, March 15, 5:00 p.m.

43 Miles North Band

Dinner: A delicious meal of Corned Beef and Cabbage with Roasted Red Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Spinach/Mandarin Orange Salad, Soda bread and a desert of Coconut Cream Pie will be served promptly at 5:00 p.m.

Program: At 6:00 p.m. join us in the sanctuary for an evening of songs from Western to Broadway and Classic Country to Folk, performed by the 43 Miles North Band. Tickets: ($11) will be on sale in the Fellowship Hall prior to and following the services on Sundays, March 1 and 8. Volunteers: The Ke le Dinner group is always in need of volunteers to help with serving, so if you are interested and can help, please sign up when you purchase your

ckets.

Safety, something to watch for By Chris Erickson, Parish Nurse

Safety…can mean something different to everyone. Here is a li le

quiz: (1) Have you ever fallen?

(2) Is your home safe?

(3) Do you do things to keep you safe?

(4) How safe is your health?

These are some of the ques ons that could have many answers. How safe are we? Is our mobility safe? Have we fallen due to dizziness, medical condi on or just tripped over something like small pets?

“Falling the Good Way” was held here on February 10. With about 20 people a ending, very serious and good ques ons were asked, and a request was made to present the program again. Did you know that at Valley Presbyterian Church head ushers and a person from the volunteer medical team are present at each Sunday service to assist if there is a need or concern? The medical team volunteer sits in the last pew row in the church, and the head ushers are visible by doors and in the narthex. If you need something or you are not feeling well, know that these wonderful people are there for you.

Is your home safe? Can you safely walk around your house and your yard, or are there many uneven surfaces or furniture in the way? Is there good ligh ng in the house and outside the house especially by the doors and sidewalk? Are things stacked up so high that you need a ladder to get to them? Do you have a lockbox from the Fire Department?

Are you doing things to keep you safe? Do you walk out of a building with someone else when it is dark outside? Do you lock your house? Do you lock your car? Do you take things of value out of your car before it is parked outside? Do you take driving classes if you have not been driving for a while? Do you let others drive if your vision, mobility or sensi vity of lower extremi es are impaired?

Do you regularly see your primary care physician? How many medica ons are you taking? Do you know what your medica ons are for and the side effects of each of them? Do you monitor your blood pressure, your sugar level, water, and food intake? Are you drinking enough water each day? Do you wash your hands? Do you know how to use your walker or cane, or have been instructed on it? Do you take a few moments to sit on the edge of a bed or chair when you get up?

It is always me for safety. We can all be safe, wherever we are: at home, at church, or visi ng family or friends. Let’s watch for safety and implement safety precau ons for ourselves and for others.


Welcome, New Members On February 22, the following new members were received by the congrega on.

Marvin & Sandy Clark 1978 E Orinda Lane, GV 85614 (QC 1) 742-0716 (Clarion PA) Mike & Ann Hirz 700 W Paseo Santa Isabel, GV 85622 (FHI) 495-5405 (Poyne e WI) Joy Johnson 788 W Calle Montero, SAH 85629 (SAH) 207-3881 (Surrey BC CAN) Herman & Peggy Klap 203 W Calle del Estribo, SAH 85629 (SAH) 495-4915 (Denver CO) Glenis Leitch 2703 E Glen Canyon Rd, GV 85614 (QC4) 303-453-9801 (Li leton CO) Dave & Cheryl Stepp 4943 S Gloria View Ct, GV 85622 (SIV) 805-551-3512 (Newbury Park CA) Tommy & Sherry Thompson 2782 Camino Selva, GV 85622 (DHII) 719-660-1436 (Colorado Spgs CO)


Exploring Membership Class Monday Evenings: March 30, April 6 & 13, 6 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday Evening: April 15, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Do you want to learn more about Valley Presbyterian Church? Are you wondering how you can be more involved? Perhaps, you are thinking about becoming a member. The Exploring Membership Class is designed to answer your ques ons and take you through the steps toward membership.

In this class, you will explore the wonderful reasons to join a church, and what it means to be Presbyterian. You will discover all the different service opportuni es this church has to offer. You will meet the pastors and leaders, and many others who give their me and talents to serve Christ through Valley Pres.

To register or ask ques ons, contact Diane Christopher at the church (625-5023).


www.valleypresbyterian.net By Wendy Kopera, Webmaster

(All web ar cles are published on our website under News & Events tab-”Blog Ar cles.”)

Though this is not completely computer related, I feel it’s important to share something with you just in case some of you, like a good friend of mine, are not already familiar with it. The dog rescue I founded in Michigan was pu ng together their newsle er, and one of the volunteers wrote an ar cle called “’Lifehacks’ for Dog Owners." My friend, who is also one of the directors of that rescue, thought there was a typo in the headline because she had never heard the term “lifehack.” I assured her it was a well-known term in current pop culture (par cularly on Facebook and other social media), but she was concerned that others, like her, might not know the term. My shock quickly turned to the need to right a wrong, because not knowing about lifehacks is a travesty!

So what are lifehacks? They are basically li le ps to make your life easier. The word “lifehack” is derived from the computer term, “hacking,” which refers to breaking into a system or piece of so ware and modi-fying it. Some mes this is done for malicious reasons, but for many people it is used to make something, like a smart phone or tablet, do things they wouldn't nor-mally be set up to do, but that make them more useful or more personalized. A lifehack typically takes com-mon items and makes them work be er, or in ways you might not have thought to use them.

Here are a couple of examples of lifehacks that I thought were very clever:

In my opinion, some of these are life-changing! If you’d like to explore more of these great ideas, here

are some ways to do it: If you have a Facebook ac-count, search for “Lifehacker,” and then browse (and like!) their page. For the rest of you, Google “lifehacks” and have fun checking out all the sites that exist on the topic. I es-pecially like the one at the diycra s site. The full link is h p://www.diyncra s.com/1693/lifehacks/top-68-lifehacks-

and-clever-ideas-that-will-make-your-life-easier.

I will, as always, post this ar cle on our website (New & Events>Blog Ar cles) so you can go there and click that link rather than trying to type it all in. You will also find that link in the first few results that come up when you Google “lifehacks.” Another good way to find a bunch of lifehacks would be to Google “lifehacks,” and then choose “images” for your results, because they are very o en single images demon-stra ng a hack.

For the record, we did keep the term “lifehack” in our newsle er. I hope we widened the horizons of our readers who were previously unfamiliar with the term, and inspired them to do a li le online research, just like I hope I’m doing for some of you.


SoulCollage® Workshop Wednesday, March 18, 9:30 a.m., Classroom 5

Our monthly SoulCollage® Workshop will con nue mee ng again on Wednesday, March 18, at 9:30 a.m. in Classroom 5 when we will explore elements of SoulCollage® in greater depth.

SoulCollage® is an ac vity that combines art and spirituality. It is a gentle, playful way of exploring your inner self through crea ve expression. Enjoy the physical process of cu ng out images and crea ng the cards combined with the powerful experience of sharing with others.

At this workshop you will: (1) Create one or two SoulCollage© cards, (2) explore the meaning of your cards, (3) meet others who are interested in this process, and (4) learn how to use these cards as a spiritual prac ce.

You are encouraged to bring your own supplies (cu ng board, knife, glue s ck, ruler, and small sharp-pointed scissors). There will be a small charge for other supplies such as SoulCollage® cards.

Deepening our relationship with the Divine also deepens our relationship with ourselves.

Women’s Ministries

Caribbean Get-Away! (just for women)

Join us for a Women’s Ministries Retreat Day on Thursday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be a day

of fun, fellowship, and food. There will be worship, learning, cra s, and music. Our keynote speaker is Bonnie Thompson, our Presbytery Moderator for Women’s

Missions. She traveled with the 2014 Global Exchange, a program that introduces Presbyterian USA women with ministries around the world. Representa ves of these Caribbean ministries will a end the 2015 Women’s Gathering in Minnesota to share about their ministries and to learn about our programs. Bonnie’s sharing with us will be interes ng and upli ing.

There will be coffee and pastries as we gather and check in (opening at 8:30 a.m.). Our lunch is an island-inspired Chicken Salad and Mango Jello Salad. There will be various cra op ons to create a take-home memory of our day. The Orff Angels will lead us in music.

Since February is a short month, and our retreat day is earlier in the month than our regular gathering luncheon, ckets will be available at the Women’s Ministries Table a er each service on Sundays, February 22 and March 1, for $10 each. Walk-ins will not be accepted, so please get your cket and don’t miss out.

Our Presby Gi for March will be small or medium jars of peanut bu er for our local food banks.

(Please do not donate large family-size jars.) You may donate your Presby Gi every Sunday in March at the

Women’s Ministries table in Fellowship Hall. By Gee-Gee Smith

Driving Course Offered Here

AARP Smart Driver Course is designed for driver’s age 50 and older. It is a great first step to help drivers assess and enhance their driving skills. The course is taught in one 4-hour session. It covers rules of the road, normal age-related physical changes that may impact our driving, and ps to compensate for these changes.

Course fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. (Payment will be collected during the class.)

The class will be offered in Classroom 5 on March 24, from 8:30 to 12:30. Please call Dale Kimes at 648-1647 to register.


News of Note Kay Albrecht, Music Director

As I write this ar cle for the March Valley Voice, I am recalling Pastor Paul’s excellent sermon on “Gi ing the Gi of God.”

Our church has been richly blessed with many gi s from God, and a huge one is Joel Pierce! Joel was hired to be the accompanist to the choir and music coordinator for the Source Services. However, in the short

me Joel has been with us, he has con nued to expand and share his outstanding talents/gi s for the glory of God.

Following is a li le informa on about “our Joel” to let you get to know him be er:

Joel Pierce is a pianist, accompanist, organist, conductor, and private piano instructor from Vail, Arizona. His first and most influen al piano teacher was his grandmother who began teaching him when he was eleven years old, and at age fourteen, Joel began his first job - sharing his musical gi s with the family’s church. As a young man, Joel’s interest in music was not limited to the piano. He sang with the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus as well as the Arizona All-State Choir. Joel has also played the violin with the Tucson Philharmonia Youth Orchestra and Tucson Junior Strings. Though he has pursued many musical avenues, the piano has always been his passion. A er studying with Dr. Paula Fan at the University of Arizona, Joel obtained his Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance in 2012.

Today, Joel’s posi on at VPC includes responsibili es as Assistant Director of Music, choir accompanist, hand bell director, and music coordinator for

The Source. In addi on, Joel is also the pianist, organist, and choir director for Our Mother of Sorrows Parish in Tucson, as well as leader of the contemporary worship service at Risen Savior Lutheran Church. Joel teaches private piano lessons to children ages 6 to 12. He also plays regularly for musical theatre produc ons with the Arizona Repertory Theatre at the U of A and other produc ons in the Tucson area.

Joel is an AVID New England Patriots fan so, needless to say, Joel was a very happy young man at the end of this year’s Super Bowl!

How very blessed we all are to have Joel as part of our family, sharing his extraordinary gi s with us here at VPC.

Concert in Green Valley Tucson Chamber Ar sts presents Rachmaninoff's Liturgy of St. John

Chrysostom on Friday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church in Green Valley. A companion to his "Vespers," Rachmaninoff said of the former, “Not for a long me have I wri en anything with such pleasure.”

For informa on about ckets: www.TucsonChamberAr sts.org. Tickets are available online and at the door for $30; advance ckets $25 at the Green Valley/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce.

Easter Flowers If you would like to donate an

Easter lily for our Sanctuary and distribu on to shut-ins, please sign up at the Informa on Table on March 8 or 15. Cost will be $10 per plant (payable when you order) and you may request that your dona on be in memory of loved ones at the me you sign up.


Session Report - February 18 Session began on Ash Wednesday with the joyful business of

examining and welcoming new members to Valley Presbyterian Church! (Names and photos in another sec on of this issue.) Reconvening a er sharing a light meal with these deligh ul people, we proceeded to review how our new structure and process are developing.

Reports on building security, signage, and the forwarding of our overture to Presbytery were given. A le er from the Valley Presbyterian Church Founda on offering the earnings from their 2014 investments to help meet the capital expenditures planned for 2015 was received with gra tude and thanksgiving, remembering that the Founda on helped with the reconstruc on that was needed a er the flood of two years ago.

Session accepted Peggy Ackerman’s resigna on as Church Administrator, effec ve February 15, 2015, and authorized the Personnel Commi ee to begin the process of finding a successor immediately.

The Terms of Call for our Pastors include a Clergy Renewal Leave in the seventh year of service (this was granted to John Dunham in 2011). Pastor DeLong’s leave was approved for this year.

Seeking to find a way to recognize our congrega on who are moving out of the area in a construc ve manner, Session directed that we begin a new sec on in our bulle n, tled “Transi ons,” that will note these friends and neighbors. As with those who are hospitalized, the congrega on will be encouraged to let the Church know of people whose names should be included.

Session closed with a devo on based on Paul’s gree ng “to the saints” in the beginning of Romans.

A.D. Easter was just the beginning!

Mondays, 10 a.m. Beginning April 6 in

Classroom 5

Over 100 million people watched The Bible miniseries in 2013. Now, from the world-renowned producing team of Roma Downey and Mark Burne , comes A.D., the epic television series event that picks up where The Bible le off – at the resurrec on of Jesus and the ac on-packed journey of the first followers of Christ.

Premiering on NBC on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 and airing on Sunday nights through June 21, A.D. covers all the major stories in the first 10 chapters of the Book of Acts. And, we will be following them!

Join Pastor Diane as we learn powerful lessons from each episode and discuss ques ons for our lives and faith today.

EMPTY BOWLS AT VPC Saturday, March 21

Valley Assistance Services’ 9th Annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser will

be held here in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March 21. Funds received from this event will help support the independence of seniors and families here in our communi es.

Tickets ($15) will be available for purchase in Fellowship Hall following each service on Sundays, March 1 and 8, and will be available for all three sea ng mes.

Valley Assistance Services is grateful for your con nued support!

Reminder: You may always find an up-to-date calendar on the VPC website: www.valleypresbyterian.net

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1 Fran Eus s Pat Sellars 2 Nicole Raymond 3 Lillian Deyerberg 4 Russ Denmark Punky Griggs Marcia Koshollek Stu Howerter 5 Jim Mills Don Groendyk 6 Joyce Hutchison 7 Joyce Rembold 8 Kay Henderson Richard Merrick

10 Jackie Denmark Nancy Fiorito Helen Young Dale Pryor 11 Carol Grimes 12 Marge Hawkins Sue Wilson 13 Beth Ray Sandy Vold Cheryl Cooper 14 Arlis Lundell 15 Marla Warfield Sue Neuman 16 Fred McCormick Shirley Pascal Marty Quimby

17 Steve Kepler 18 Mary Lee Haas John Hofman Larry Briggs Glenis Leitch 19 Don McBride Joann Meigs Ann Over Lillian Reber Joan Richards Dot Hofman Dianne Steinacker 21 Jean Stewart Dick Davison Richard Bushong 22 Suzanne Bowers Ka e Sayre Marilyn Young Community

Food Banks Our local Food Banks annually serve

18,000 local adults and children in need. Over the next year, the local Food Banks

must procure food for those who need help the most. For every $1 given to the Food Banks they are able to provide 4 meals.

During 2015, all items donated at VPC will be delivered to Green Valley Food Bank and distributed evenly to both Amado and GV food banks.

Sunday, March 1, is Food Bank monthly dona on day here at VPC, but if you wish to make an addi onal dona on, you may drop off food items directly at the Green Valley/Sahuarita Food Bank or Amado Food Bank Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (For more informa on, call 625-5252.)

Next monthly collection at VPC: March 1

John Criswell Don Moses 23 Joyce Boerman Ruth Moore Caryl Thomas 24 Larry DeLong 25 Margaret Hammel Bonny Rudy Fred Steinbach 26 Marjorie Vallier 27 Anne Moore 28 Ferne Hampel Carrie Malovich

Katy Danhof Fred Landenberger Karen Brooks 29 Kevin Hawkins Ed Farver Lance Barker 30 Jack Claton Lynne Szabo Karen Bahnick 31 Chris Fleischmann Sherry Thompson

Medical Minute Remember to watch where you walk….watch for snakes, other creatures, uneven surfaces,

and cactus. Safety is key.


What does trusting the Lord look like?

Calmly plotting the resurrection: Lenten reflections for individuals and groups. Donna E. Schaper. (242 Sch1) Faces at the cross: a Lent and Easter collection of poetry and prose. J. Barrie Shepherd. (808.81 S7) From Advent’s alleluia to Easter’s morning light. Ann Weems. (811 W41) Jesus, the final days. Craig A. Evans & N.T. Wright. (232.96 Ev1) Kneeling in Jerusalem. Ann Weems. (242 W415) Reliving the passion: meditations on the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus as recorded in Mark. Walter Wangerin Jr. (232.96 W18) Sensing the passion: reflections during Lent. Kevin Scully. (242 Scu4) We have seen the Lord: the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. William Barclay. (223.9 B24)

Other LENT & EASTER BOOKS

First Easter: the true and unfamiliar story. Paul L. Maier (232 Ma28) The First Easter. Peter Marshall (252 M35) Genesis of grace: a Lenten book of days. John Indermark. (222 In2) The last week: what the Gospels really teach about Jesus’s final days in Jerusalem. Marcus J. Borg & John Dominic Crossan. (232.96 B64)

VALLEY WRITING GROUP

Wednesday, March 4 10:00 a.m., Sweet Family Room

Subject for February will be

“MOVING.”

…in the tradition of the desert fathers and mothers…

Spoonful of Manna By cmmolski

A nomad in the desert I beg for food from above Send manna, holy Father Let me taste Your tender love. A morsel of your kingdom is all that I seek Lord, a piece for your children, the kernel of your heart A parcel of your grace to share, with all I find Empty, broken and in despair. A spoonful of Your manna Seasoned with joy So hardhearted bi erness will be no more. From bread you blest, a nibble So I may begin to understand My Savior’s disappointment and sadness with sin. Let me sip the wine of Redemp on, Partake in the fruits of Paradise, Sup in company of Your divine presence.

(Note: cmmolski is a group member whose work has been widely published. We call her Carol Molski.)

Lent for everyone, Mark, year B. N.T. Wright. (242 W93) Living with the seven words: daily devotions for Lent. John Alexander McElroy. (242 Mc15) Parables and passion: Jesus’ stories for the days of Lent. John Indermark. (242 In2) The rising: living the mysteries of Lent, Easter, & Pentecost. Wendy M. Wright. (242 W92) Sensing the passion: reflections during Lent. Kevin Scully. (242 Scu4) Seven lasting words: Jesus speaks from the cross. Christopher R. Seitz. (231.96 Se4) The six miracles of Calvary: unveiling the story of the resurrection. William R. Nicholson. (232.4 Ni52) Twice seven words: a meditation on the words of Jesus Christ before his death and after his resurrection. Agnes Sanford. (242 Sa5) The way of the cross and resurrection: meditations for the Lenten season. John M. Drescher, ed. (242 Dr81) We have seen the Lord: the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. William Barclay. (223.9 B24)

By Anne Morrison, Librarian

LENT AND EASTER BOOKS FOR STUDY AND REFLECTION

VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LIBRARY These books can be found in the bookracks on the round library tables


Join Us In Worship! Traditional Worship Service

Sundays through April 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Childcare Provided at both services.

Holy Communion Celebrated

1st Sunday each month

The Source Worship Service

Wednesdays 5:00 p.m.

The Valley Voice newsle er is published the first day of each month for the members and friends of Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S Camino del Sol, Green Valley AZ 85622.

Ar cles may be submi ed for considera on to Georgia Pu ock in the church office in wri ng before the 15th of the month by US Mail, in print or by email to gpu [email protected].

It is helpful to have ar cles as email. Submi ed ar cles may be edited for style length, and content.

Valley Presbyterian Church is a member of Presbytery de Cristo in

The Synod of the Southwest, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Pastoral Staff Rev. Lawrence R. DeLong, Pastor Rev. Diane Christopher, Pastor of

Discipleship Rev. Paul K. Phillips, Pastor of Care Rev. Joe Hawkins, Pastor Emeritus

Mission Statement To know Christ and make Him known

through word and deed.

PROMOTED TO GLORY

February 2 Shirley TenBrink survived by Norm TenBrink February 11 David Moore survived by Jeannie Moore February 15 Jerrould Lindgren survived by Dolores Lindgren

VPC Art Gallery March 22 – April 12

Oil Paintings by Lois Young

When Lois Young re red from teaching English and reading in Texas in 1996, she moved to Green Valley and began pain ng with oils. She studied with Beth Ray, Jack Wahl, and Tom Arndt, but over me, developed her own style. Now she enjoys pain ng a wide variety of subject ma er, ranging from portraits of people and pets to Southwest landscapes. Lois is a member of Santa Rita Art League and Elephant Head Art Guild.

Be sure to take me to enjoy a walk through our hallway Art Gallery on Sunday mornings or during the week when our office is open (8-4) to see the beau ful oil pain ngs by Lois Young.

Our Art Gallery is located in the hallway at our rear Office Entrance.

Patio Sale Are you looking for just the right “thing” to put

in that corner? The VPC Pa o Sale is March 12 (8-4), 13 (8-4), and 14 (8-noon) and will take place in most of the church rooms with tents in the front and back parking lots.

It isn’t too late to volunteer to help in some way, if only for an hour or two. And clean-up begins on Saturday at noon.

Prayer cards will be available on Sundays, March 1 and 8. See what surprises God has in store for you!

Valley Presbyterian Church 2800 S Camino del Sol Green Valley AZ 85622 (520) 625-5023 Forwarding Service Requested Email: [email protected] Website: www.valleypresbyterian.net

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Sundays 2 Services of Worship 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Food Bank Donations - January 2015 Our “Cash” report includes all cash dona ons to Food Banks that are made

through VPC, not just amounts collected at Deacons’ Collec on point on the first Sunday of each month. This method results in a delay in our monthly newsle er report, but it will more accurately show the contribu ons made by our congrega on to the Food Banks.

50 pounds of food & non-food items donated to Green Valley/Amado Food Banks $1,513.60 in cash dona ons donated to Green Valley/Amado Food Banks

Next Deacon’s Food Bank Collection: March 1, 7:30—10:30 a.m.

Star ng on Tuesday, March 24 we will begin a series we’re calling “Fourth Tuesday Chris an Film Fes val.” We’ll start the fes val by showing the movie The Robe to celebrate the Lent/Easter Season.

“A Roman Tribune, Marcellus, in the me of Christ is in charge of the group that is assigned to crucify Jesus. Drunk, he wins Jesus' homespun robe a er the crucifixion. He is tormented by nightmares and delusions a er the event. Hoping to find a way to live with what he has done, and s ll not believing in Jesus, he returns to Pales ne to try and learn what he can of the man he killed.”

The Source Service of Worship Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

Spiritual Life Center March 4 Taizé March 11 Vespers March 18 Healing & Hope March 25 Old-tyme Hymn Sing

This film is 2 hours and 15 minutes, the longest of our films.

We’ll follow this with Godspell in April. Then we’ll show a series of newer Chris an films with a powerful message.

As last year, we will include one animated film. This year it will be The Lion King.

Our film schedule follows: March 24: The Robe April 28: Godspell May 26: God Is Not Dead June 23: The Grace Card July 28: Faith Like Potatoes August 25: The Lion King September 22: To Save a Life October 27: Soul Surfer November 24: The Mighty Macs December 22: Mrs. Miracle

MOVIE MINISTRY Fourth Tuesday Christian Film Festival begins

Tuesday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Spiritual Life Center!

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