Men’s Ministry Meeting
2025-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Calling all JoF men! Before the summer breaks, the men are gathering for an afternoon of fun. Details from Steve Lee to come soon.

First Sunday Potluck
2025-06-01 11:30 - 12:30
Sun. 6/1
Please bring a main dish, side, or dessert for about 1-2 families. (Chara Life Group does not need to bring food, as they are serving during June.) We look forward to sharing with you.

Monthly Prayer Meeting
2025-06-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-08 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-14 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.

Father's Day Lunch
2025-06-15 11:30 - 12:30
Father’s Day Lunch

Weekend to Remember
2025-06-27 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00
Fri.-Sun. 6/27-6/29
The annual Weekend to Remember conference will be held at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale. The discounted hotel room rate for the Westin Kierland Resort is $199/night thru 6/4, as available.
Five 50% off gift cards are available for purchase through Pastor Derek ($175/couple). Please contact him for details. Regular registration is $350/couple.
Once all of the gift cards are taken, a group discount code can be used. For every five couples that register, we will be getting one free couples registration, bringing the registration fee down to $240 (adjusted if registered after 5/28). Use group discount code: Journeyoffaithaz.
Please contact Elder Dan Shin with any questions at dshin1@cox.net.

School Supply Drive for Barrio Nuevo Kids
2025-07-13 10:30 - 11:30
School Supply Drive for Barrio Nuevo Kids
Sun. 7/13 – Last Day for Donations
Sun. 7/20 – Packing of School Supplies
It has been our privilege to bless the kids of Pastor Dave Bennett’s Barrio Nuevo Ministry with school supplies over the past few years. As the start of a new school year approaches, we have the opportunity to show Christ’s love and bless them once again.
Please consider donating school supplies using this Target Registry: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/jof-school-supply-drive. If each household contributes $15 worth, we will be able to provide school supplies for 30 inner-city students in need. The deadline for supply orders will be Sun. 7/13, so that we can sort the supplies into bags during fellowship time on Sun. 7/20.
Thank you for your generous hearts and willingness to help those in need!

Welcome Session
2025-07-13 12:00 - 13:00
We will have a welcome session on Sun. 7/13, 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!

Summer Pool Party
2025-07-19 16:00 - 19:00
Summer Pool Party
Sat. 7/19, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pastor Derek and Kathy will be opening up their home to the church for their annual pool party and potluck on Sat. 7/19. Please save the date!

School Supply Packing for Barrio Kids
2025-07-20 11:00 - 13:00

Children’s Ministry and Youth Group Parent Meeting
2025-07-20 12:00 - 13:00
Children’s Ministry: 11:45 PM – 12:00 PM
Youth Group: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Parents of Journey Care, Cubs, Kids, and Youth Group are invited to join Pastor Brian and Children’s Director Melissa in Room 202. Parents who have children moving up to Youth in the Fall should attend the second session (12:00-12:30 PM). Childcare will be provided. Questions can be directed to Pastor Brian.

Life Group Leaders’ Training
2025-07-26 14:00 - 18:00
Sat. 7/26, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pastor Brian will be leading a Life Group Leaders’ Training on Sat. 7/26. This training is required for life group leaders and open to anyone interested in becoming one. Prerequisite for new attendees: Watch ALL 3 Sessions of Biblical Discipleship available on our Journey of Faith Youtube Channel (links below).
Dinner and childcare will be provided. RSVP to Pastor Brian by Sun. 7/13.

Graduation/Promotion Sunday
2025-07-27 10:30 - 11:30
It’s time to celebrate our children!
Several Journey Kids will be graduating into Youth, and we’ll send off our high school seniors to adulthood.
May God always be with these children.

Baby Shower for Christina (& Matt) Eng
2025-07-27 12:30 - 13:30
Sun. 7/27, 12:30 PM
Come shower Christina (and Matt) Eng’s new baby boy with love! The JOF women are having a celebration baby shower after fellowship on Sun. 7/27. E-vites have been sent. Please see Jen Song for details.

Ministry Leaders’ Meeting
2025-08-03 12:30 - 14:00
Ministry Leaders’ Meeting
Sun. 8/3, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
The next Ministry Leaders’ Meeting will be held immediately after fellowship time on Sun. 8/3. If you are a ministry leader, please join us in Room 304.

Bi-Annual Congregational Meeting
2025-08-10 11:30 - 12:00
Sun. 8/10, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
We will have a congregational meeting this Sun. 8/10, immediately after worship. The Board will present revisions to the bylaws, which will need a congregational vote of approval. The proposal and executive summary will go out to the members in a separate email.

Exodus: 15-Day Egypt, Jordan, & Israel Tour in 2026
2025-08-17 10:00 - 13:30
Thurs. 5/28 – Thurs. 6/11/2026
Walk where Jesus walked! JOF is sponsoring a 15-day tour of the Holy-lands—Egypt, Jordan, and Israel—in early summer 2026 (5/28- 6/11).
Requirements for the tour:
* must be able to walk long distances
* must be over 10 years old (but can be negotiated with Pastor Derek on a case-by-case basis)
The cost is approximately $4500, which includes airfare from Phoenix. Initial $300 deposit is required, and final payment is due Feb. 2026. Cancellation by 12/28/2025 will result in a full refund minus $100. Final date to register is 2/6/2026. Pastor Derek recommends getting trip insurance, due to the variable geo-political situation in that area.
Registration is open now, for JOF members, attendees, and friends and family! The tour is limited to 30 people. Please see Pastor Derek for any questions.

Exodus Tour Registration and Info

Open Enrollment for Life Groups
2025-08-17 10:30 - 12:30
Life Groups Open Enrollment
Sign-up for Session 2 – by Sun. 8/17
It’s time to see what JOF Life Groups are all about. Most of our life groups meet bi-weekly, and you will have a chance to visit two different life groups (or one life group for both sessions) before the end of August. The group that you attend on the third session (first weekend in September) will be the life group that you will be committing to for the school year, Sept. 2025 – May 2026. See below for meeting dates. Questions can be directed to Pastor Brian.

Children’s Ministry Parent Meeting
2025-08-17 11:30 - 12:30

Sunday School Teacher Training
2025-08-17 12:00 - 15:00
Sun. 8/17, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
For current and future Sunday School teachers, join us for teacher training on Sun. 8/17. Pastor Brian will be providing the instruction.

Baby Celebration for Katrina Briones
2025-09-07 11:30 - 12:30
Sun. 9/7, After Service
Come shower Katrina Briones’ baby boy with JOF Women’s Fellowship! Cake will be served after service in the cafeteria. Gift registry info coming soon.

Welcome Session
2025-09-07 12:00 - 13:00
We will have a Welcome Session on Sun. 9/7, after service in Room 202, 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!

How to Study the Bible Series
2025-09-28 12:00 - 13:30
Sun. 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
How to Study the Bible… Don’t let the title scare you. In this three-part class (9/21, 9/28, 10/5), you will learn how to take a verse or passage and correctly interpret it. The three parts are Investigation, Interpretation, and Application. Each student will pick a verse or passage and share on the third session what they learned. Class will be held in Room 304. Questions can be directed to Pastor Derek.

Register for Bible Series

Ministry Leaders’ Meeting
2025-10-12 12:30 - 14:00
Sun. 10/12, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
The next Ministry Leaders’ Meeting will be held immediately after fellowship time on Sun. 10/12. If you are a ministry leader, please join us in Room 304.

Outreach Ministry
2025-10-14 09:00 - 11:00
Outreach Ministry: United Food Bank Volunteering
Tue. 10/14, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Help make a difference in our community by volunteering with United Food Bank to build emergency food bags. This involves a moderate amount of walking and carrying bags filled with non-perishable food items such as rice, nuts, and pasta. These bags can weigh anywhere between 6–12 lbs, so please be prepared for some light lifting.
We’ll be packing and sorting food items for families in need while working together in a fun, team-focused environment. Please sign up with Kim Pak by 10/5, or email kimvpak1@gmail.com for more information.

Fall Retreat 2025
2025-10-17 17:00 - 2025-10-19 12:30
Fall Retreat – Fri. 10/17 – Sun. 10/19
Sun. 9/14 – Registration Deadline
Camp Pinerock
Our annual fall retreat is coming up soon! We can’t wait to get out of the heat, reconnect with nature and God, and bond as a church. Please register via Google Forms (see below).

Fall Retreat Registration

Deacon Nominations
2025-11-02 10:30 - 23:30
Sun. 10/19 – Sun. 11/2
Our church leadership would not be the same without our deacons. New deacon nomination information will be sent in a separate email to members of the church. Please prayerfully consider your nominees over the coming weeks.
