Journey of Faith Church

Bible Study Series: Knowing What Others Believe
2025-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Sun. 1/12, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Pastor Derek will be leading a three-part Bible Study series on outreach starting Sun. 1/12. Join us as we learn more about understanding other faiths so that we may know how to share our faith with them.
1/12 – Catholicism
1/19 – Mormonism
1/26 – Islam

Monthly Prayer Meeting
2025-01-14 19:30 - 20:30
Monthly Prayer Meeting
Tue. 1/14 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Please join us for corporate prayer via Zoom. We will be praying for the church, leaders, one another, and other matters. Even if you are unable to join, please lift up the church during your personal prayer time.

2025 Bible Reading Plan
2025-01-19 07:30 - 17:00
Starting Tue. 12/31
Is your New Year’s resolution to read the Bible more? Join us in 2025 as we read through the Old and/or New Testament (for some of you, this will be again!). If you read the Old Testament in 2024, try reading through the New Testament in 2025…and vice versa. You can always opt to read both.
YouVersion has daily read-through plans, which includes audio, and is an easy way to stay on track. Click below for the plans. (The links work better on your phone.)

Link to YouVersion Plan: Read the Old Testament

Link to YouVersion Plan: Read the New Testament

Women’s Ministry Hike & Lunch
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00
Sat. 1/25
The JOF women plan to hike South Mountain (an easy hike!) and lunch together. Bring a friend and have some fellowship! Evites have been sent. Please contact Jennifer Song for details.

Fall Retreat Committee
2025-02-02 10:30 - 12:30
JOF leadership is looking for volunteers to form a team to plan and organize the Fall Retreat. There are many aspects of the retreat that need attention and care, and we could use your help. Please contact Grace Yum if you’re interested.

Philippines Summer Mission Trip Sign-Up
2025-02-02 10:30 - 13:30
Planned Trip Date: May 30-June 9
Application Deadline: Feb. 2 (Sun)
If you would like to sign-up and/or you missed the pre-trip orientation and would like more details, please contact Pastor Brian at brianfab5@hotmail.com or talk to him in person.

Finance Update: 2024 Tax Donation Forms
2025-02-02 11:30 - 12:30
Our financial team is working hard on compiling tithe and offering statements for your 2024 taxes. Their target date for distribution is Sun. 2/2. Thank you for your patience!

Parent Meeting
2025-02-02 11:30 - 12:30
Children’s Ministry – 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Youth Group – 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Parents of Journey Care, Cubs, and Kids, and Youth group are invited to join Melissa Kay and Pastor Brian in Room 202 for a parent meeting on Sunday, 2/2. Childcare will be provided. Questions can be directed to Melissa or Pastor Brian.

First Sunday Potluck
2025-02-02 11:30 - 12:30
Please bring a main dish, side, or dessert for about 1-2 families for First Sunday Potluck on Sun. 2/2. We look forward to sharing food with you. Thank you for your generosity!

Welcome Session
2025-02-02 12:00 - 13:00
Sun. 2/2, 12:00-1:00 PM
We will have a welcome session on Sun. 2/2, after service in Room 304, for those new to the church wanting to meet the leadership and hear about the vision of the church. Please attend if you’re new. We can’t wait to meet you!

Nepal Short Term Mission Team Visit
2025-02-09 10:00 - 17:00
Kathy Quan will be joining a short term mission trip to Nepal through Greater Phoenix Chinese Christian Church (GPCCC), 2/21-3/8. If you are interested in supporting her through prayer and/or a mission fund please speak with Kathy. The Nepal Short Term Mission Team from GPCCC will be visiting on Sun. 2/9.

Anniversary Celebration and Deacon Installation
2025-02-09 12:30 - 13:30
It’s our 14th anniversary! Join us for the celebration (and reminiscing!), as well as our traditional bibimbap luncheon.

Monthly Prayer Meeting
2025-02-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-03-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-08 19:30 - 20:30
Please join us for corporate prayer via Zoom. We will be praying for the church, leaders, one another, and other matters. Even if you are unable to join, please lift up the church during your personal prayer time.

Men’s Ministry Meeting
2025-02-23 12:00 - 12:30
Sat. 2/23, 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Do you feel like the JOF women get to have all the fun?
Join the JOF men for a short meeting after service Sun. 2/23. Bring your ideas and suggestions for future meet-ups.
Contact Steve Lee or Oliver Coulter for more information.

Hope Women’s Center Donations & Volunteering
2025-02-26 11:30 - 13:00
Wed. 2/26, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
1640 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006
JOF is partnering with Hope Women’s Center!
We are collecting items for donation on Sundays in February and March: hygiene products, shampoo, socks, undergarments.
And then, come volunteer with us on Wed. 2/26 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Please contact Kim Pak for questions.

Men’s Ministry Outreach
2025-03-01 06:30 - 12:00
Habitat for Humanity
New Construction – Alta Vista Ranch Community
Sat. 3/1, 6:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Individual sign up is required, link below (there is no group affliation). Slots are limited, so please sign up ASAP. Contact Steve Lee or Pastor Derek for details.

First Sunday Potluck
2025-03-02 11:30 - 12:30
Sun. 3/2
Please bring a main dish, side, or dessert for about 1-2 families for First Sunday Potluck on Sun. 3/2. We look forward to sharing food with you. Thank you for your generosity!

Membership Class
2025-03-02 12:30 - 14:30
Sun. 3/2, 12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Pastor Derek will be offering a membership class Sunday, 3/2, in Room 304.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our church, please contact Pastor Derek. We encourage you to attend.

Spring Youth Retreat
2025-03-07 08:00 - 2025-03-09 17:00
3/7-3/9 Fri-Sun Spring Youth Retreat

Spring Cleaning
2025-03-23 12:30 - 13:30
3/23 Sun Spring Cleaning

Hope Women’s Center Donations
2025-03-30 10:30 - 12:30
Sun. 3/30 – Last Day for Donations
JOF is partnering with Hope Women’s Center! We are collecting items for donation on Sundays in February and March: hygiene products, shampoo, unused socks & undergarments. Please contact Kim Pak for questions.

Ministry Outreach: Merchantile Prayer Booth
2025-04-05 09:30 - 14:30
Sat. 4/5, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a pastor for a day? Come pray for the people at the Merchantile Market on Sat. 4/5. Volunteer for 1-2 hour time slots. Contact Kim Pak at kimvpak1@gmail.com for details.

Philippines Mission Trip Fundraiser
2025-04-06 11:30 - 12:30
After Service
Philippines Mission Trip Fundraiser – Bake Sale & Totes Sale
The Chungs, Kays, and Yangs are headed to the Philippines to train leaders with Pastor Josh for Vacation Bible School! As such, we’d love to send them off with financial assistance. We’ll hold three fundraisers before they depart. The first one is a bake and tote sale on 3/23.
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth and snag a stylish new tote! Our Bake Sale will feature yummy treats, and we’ll also have a selection of beautiful totes for sale. It’s the perfect way to grab something delicious and support a fantastic cause at the same time!
We will accept cash and Zelle payments for the sale. For Zelle payments, please be sure to add “Philippines Mission Trip” in the notes. Reach out to Pastor Brian (brainfab5@hotmail.com) or Amor Chung (amorchung@gmail.com) for any questions.

First Sunday Potluck
2025-04-06 11:30 - 12:30
Sun. 4/6
Please bring a main dish, side, or dessert for about 1-2 families for First Sunday Potluck on Sun. 4/6. We look forward to sharing food with you.

Good Friday Service
2025-04-18 19:00 - 20:30
Fri. 4/18, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We will be sharing communion during the Good Friday Service. Let us remember the reason for Jesus’ sacrifice.

Easter Sunday Service
2025-04-20 10:30 - 11:30
Sun. 4/20, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Please invite your friends to Easter Service on Sun. 4/20, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, games, and a special lunch.

Baptism
2025-04-20 10:30 - 11:30
Sun. 4/20
As Easter is approaching, the church will be offering a baptism class in the upcoming weeks. If you would like to be baptized or would like to dedicate your child(ren) during Easter Service, please speak with Pastor Derek or Pastor Brian.

Women’s Ministry Event - Terrarium Craft
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00
Sat. 4/26, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Merchantile of Scottsdale
The JOF women will assemble terrariums at The Merchantile on Brown Avenue on Sat. 4/26. Please invite a friend and RSVP by Fri. 4/18. If you did not receive the Evite or have questions, contact Jen Song or Janis Lee for details.
