What's New

A group of 10 from VPC visit Monte de Sion in Tekax on February 1-7, 2012. Please keep them in your prayers.

The Membership Classes in January/February have been canceled.  The next classes will be in May.

Have some extra firewood? We could use it.  Email Vickie at the office to set up a time for Rigo to pick it up.

Bread Team Seeks Bakers

Contact Sue So if you are willing to bake bread a few times a year - recipe and instructions provided.

Sign up for the 2nd Annual VPC Ski Trip!

February 17- 19, 2012

All are welcome for some fun and fellowship in the snow. Please contact Jen Hanley or Nate McKitterick if you want to attend.

Shelter Network 25th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
5:30-7:00 PM
First Step for Families
325 Villa Terrace, San Mateo
It's an evening of festivities, stories, and recognition as we honor our history and plan for the future. This is the first event in a year-long series that celebrates Shelter Network's leadership and effective services supporting homeless families and individuals in their return to permanent housing and ongoing self-sufficiency. Click to RSVP.

Silent Auction Bake Sale - February 26

Valley will be having a silent auction bake sale to benefit our camper-fund for students attending Westminster Woods Camp in the summer! Need baked goodies for an Oscar party or Our Town tech that evening?  Come to the bake sale after church on the 26th! If you would like to bake items for this event, please email Ashley Pogue.

Women’s Ministries is collecting travel size soap, shampoo, body lotion, tissue packs, and wet wipes for SF Network Ministries.  Drop them off in the box in the office.

Sign up (by Feb. 10) to attend the Annual Women's Retreat at Villa Maria del Mar, on the ocean in Santa Cruz on March 16-18.

Our theme is "The Grace of Simplicity" and the retreat will be led by the talented women of VPC. Cost is $225/ double occupancy includes 6 meals and program. A limited number of private rooms are available for an additional $25.  Deduct $5 if paying by cash or check (made to VPC). Payment is required to guarantee your space. Questions? Email Karen or Mary Jo.

New - VPC / Second Harvest Food Bank Partnership

Will the 2012 Social Security increase ($35-70/mo) mean very little to you?  Do you think that we could do something significant with that money if we could pool it and put it to good use?  The VPC Mission Committee is offering an easy way to do just that.

The VPC / SHFB Partnership begins in January 2012.   Sign up to be a monthly donor by filling out a Second Harvest Food Bank Monthly Enrollment Form (copies available at the ushers table or here).  You will have an option to make a monthly donation of any amount directly to SHFB from your checking account or by credit card.  Let's see what we can do together to make a difference to families in need in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

Steadfast Hope - The Palestinian Quest for Just Peace

A Study Group

A study group is forming to take a closer look at the historical, religious, social, and justice issues of the quest for peace in Israel and Palestine. All are welcome!  We will meet every month in 2012 for two hours, beginning January 18.  Our meetings will begin with a simple meal from 6-6:30 PM, and study/discussion from 6:30-8:30 PM.  This study group will culminate in a Valley Presbyterian Church pilgrimage to the Holy Land in spring 2013.  First preference for trip participation will go to members of this group.

Next meeting date is Wednesday, February 29 at the Goodman-Morris residence.

Please email Ginney Uhl or call her at 650 574 4201 if you would like to attend.

Tickets Available for TOTEM™ from Cirque du Soleil® Benefiting Bill Wilson Center

Click here for more details

Have you thought about serving as an Usher?

Are you a little tired of seeing the same faces (as lovely as they are) greeting you with a bulletin and passing you the collection plate every Sunday?  That's because we find ourselves, once again, with a short list of usher volunteers.  If you're looking for a way to serve, even a few times a year, this would help with a great need.  Please contact Ted Meeker about what the job entails, and he'll accommodate your schedule and fit you into the rotation.