Journey of Faith Church

Thanksgiving Service and Potluck
2024-11-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Sun. 11/24
Join us for Thanksgiving Service on Sun. 11/24 at 10:30 AM, followed by a potluck fellowship time. Emails with food signups will be sent closer to the date.

Operation Christmas Child
2024-11-18 10:30
Sun. 10/13 – Kickoff
Sun. 11/18 – Last Day for Donations
It’s that wonderful time of year, where we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth…and also to bless those with less than. Please see your life group leaders for more information about assembling Operation Christmas Child boxes for children in need.

Bible Study Series: Fundamentals of the Faith
2024-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
Sun. 10/27, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Theology is the study of God. But there are so many different aspects of theology that are not only fundamental, but are necessary to understand what God wants us to know and what He desires.
Join us for four weeks as we begin to learn the fundamentals of our faith:
10/27 – Out of nowhere? How did we get our Bible?
11/3 – Spiritual math part 1: God as three in one.
11/10 – Spiritual math part 2: Jesus being 100% God and 100% man
11/17 – The Engine of our Faith – The Person and the Role of the Holy Spirit

Youth Praise Practice After Service
2024-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
Every Sunday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Youth Praise Team will be presenting a special song during Thanksgiving service (Sun. 11/24). And so…they must practice! Students will be practicing most Sundays after fellowship. Students of all skill levels are accepted, and any instrument is welcome (including vocals!). Please bring instruments to practice after fellowship in the auditorium. See Grace Yum or Pat Ong for more information.

Women’s Fellowship
2024-11-02 10:00
Sat. 11/2, 10:00 AM
JOF would like to invite all women (and female friends!) for a Natural Home Remedies fellowship, sharing easy natural remedies to support the body during cold and flu season. Contact Jennifer Song for details.

Deacon Nominations
2024-10-20 10:00 - 2024-11-03 17:00
Sun. 10/20 – Sun. 11/3
Our church leadership would not be the same without our deacons. If you are a member of the church, new deacon nomination information will be sent in a separate email. Please prayerfully consider your nominees over the coming weeks.

No Sunday Worship 10/20
2024-10-20
There will be no Sunday Worship in Chandler on Sun. 10/20, during the weekend of the retreat.

Volunteers Needed for Fall Retreat
2024-10-18 08:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00
Fri. 10/18 – Sun. 10/20
Our annual fall retreat is coming up soon, and we need a lot of help! If you’re willing, we need people who can arrive early and help with registration Friday afternoon/evening. We also need help with activities and kids crafts on Saturday, among other things. Contact Melissa Kay (for kids) and Jennifer Song (for everything else).

Fall Retreat
2024-10-18 08:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00
Fall Retreat – Fri. 10/18 – Sun. 10/20
Early Bird Registration Deadline – 7/31
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. Registration forms via Google Forms will be sent via email.
Early-bird registration is $40 off, before 7/31.
Rooms will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis, based on payment date.
Specific details about the retreat are in-work. Stay tuned!

In-Person Ministry Leaders’ Meeting
2024-10-13 12:30 - 14:00
Sun. 10/13, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
The In-Person Ministry Leaders’ Meeting will follow immediately after fellowship time. Pastor Derek will be leading us in a brief time of teaching at the beginning of the meeting. Please read chapter 14 of Improving Your Serve by Charles Swindoll.

Monthly Prayer Meeting
2024-10-08 19:30 - 20:30
Tue. 10/8, 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 pray for the church during your personal prayer time.

First Sunday Potluck - October
2024-10-06 10:30 - 12:30
Sun. 10/6
Please bring a main dish, side, or dessert for about 1-2 families for First Sunday Potluck on Sun. 10/6. We look forward to sharing food with you. Thank you for your generosity!

Communion Sunday
2024-10-06 10:30 - 11:30
Sun. 10/6, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Please join us for Communion Sunday Worship, Sun. 10/6 at 10:30 AM, in person or online. We will have communion—if you are joining online, please prepare your elements in advance. Pastor Derek will be delivering the message:
Disciples #8 – James
“Misdirected Intensity”
Various Texts

Bible Study: How to Study the Bible
2024-09-15 12:00 - 13:30
Sun. 9/8, 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
How to Study the Bible… Don’t let the title scare you. In this three-part class (9/8, 9/15, 9/22), 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 week what they learned. Class will be held in Room 202. Questions can be directed to Pastor Derek.

Welcome Session
2024-09-15 12:00 - 13:00
Sun. 9/15, 12:00-1:00 PM
We will have a “welcome session” on Sun. 9/15, 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!

Fall Retreat- Registration Deadline
2024-09-15
Fall Retreat – Fri. 10/18 – Sun. 10/20
Sun. 9/15 – 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

Volunteers Needed!
2024-09-08
We need your help! With the start of school, the Facilities team needs help setting up and breaking down church-specific rooms every Sunday. Volunteer(s) would arrive around 9:00 AM for set-up and stay after fellowship to tear down. Contact Mark Luond for details.

First Sunday Potluck
2024-09-01
1st Sundays starting 9/1
We’re trying something new with fellowship food and starting Potluck Sundays on the first Sunday of every month. Please bring a dish, side, or dessert for about 1-2 families. We look forward to sharing food with you. Thank you!

Membership Class
2024-08-25 12:00 - 14:00
Sun. 8/25, 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Pastor Derek will be offering a membership class on Sun. 8/25 in Room 202. If you are interested in becoming a member of our church, please contact Pastor Derek. We encourage you to attend.

New JOF T-shirts
2024-08-25
Sun. 8/25 – Last Day to Order
New JOF T-shirts will be provided free of cost for everyone and will be available in late October, at the Fall Retreat for those attending. Please fill out the T-shirt Order Form for you and/or members of your family by Sun. 8/25.
*Youth Group members should request “Adult/Men’s” shirts since the youth-size shirts will be sized for Journey Kids.

Bi-Annual Congregational Meeting
2024-08-18 11:30 - 12:00
Sun. 8/18, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Please join us for updates on the state of the church and the church finances, immediately following worship on Sun. 8/18.

Life Groups Open Enrollment
2024-08-18
Sign-up for Session 2 – by Sun. 8/17
JOF Life Groups are the heart of our church. Get to know us and join our community. Most of our life groups meet bi-weekly, and you will have a chance to visit a life group before the end of August. The group that you attend 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.

Monthly Prayer Meeting
2024-08-13 19:30 - 20:30
Tue. 8/13, 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 pray for the church during your personal prayer time.

Women’s Bible Study
2024-08-11 12:00 - 13:30
Sun. 8/11, 8/18, 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Kathy Quan will be leading the Women’s Bible Study series, Seamless, by Angie Smith. This series aims to teach the Bible as a whole seamless thread. The next session will occur on Sun. 7/28. Please join the study in Room 304 after fellowship. Childcare will be provided.

Philippines Support
2024-08-11 00:00 - 2024-09-08 00:00
Sun. 9/8 – Last Day for Donations
Pastor Josh is doing well with his mission in the Philippines. He has a key coworker, JC, who is getting Bible training in Manila. The cost is $2500 for the first year for tuition, room and board. The JOF Deacon Board has unanimously agreed to set up a fund to raise the money. If you would like to help, please donate via Zelle (Journey of Faith Church – 480-205-9354) or check, and put on the memo, “For Philippine Education.” Any funds above the $2500 will go directly to Pastor Josh’s ministry. The deadline is September 8.

Life Groups Open Enrollment
2024-08-09 - 2024-08-30
Beginning 8/9
JOF Life Groups is a place where we gather to share our life in Christ (1 John 5:11-12). It’s a place where we get to know the members of JOF in the comforts of our homes and encourage one another as we journey with Christ together.
Open enrollment will start in the month of August during which everyone will have a chance to visit different life groups. Since our life groups meet bi-weekly, you will have a chance to visit two different life groups (or one life group for both sessions) before committing. The group that you attend on the third session (first weekend in September) will be the life group that you will be committing to, Sept. 2024 – May 2025.
Details of the life groups, their meeting times, and locations will be coming soon!

In-Person Ministry Leaders’ Meeting
2024-08-04 12:30 - 14:00
The In-Person Ministry Leaders’ Meeting will follow immediately after fellowship time. Pastor Derek will be leading us in a brief time of teaching at the beginning of the meeting. Please read chapter 13 of Improving Your Serve by Charles Swindoll.

Women’s Bible Study
2024-07-28 12:00 - 13:00
Sun. 7/28, 8/11, 8/18, 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Kathy Quan will be leading a Women’s Bible Study series, using the book/video series, Seamless, by Angie Smith. This series aims to teach the Bible as a whole seamless thread. The next session will occur on Sun. 5/19. Please join the study in Room 304 after fellowship. Childcare will be provided.

Graduation/Promotion Sunday
2024-07-28 10:30 - 23:30
Sun. 7/28, during service
It’s time to acknowledge our children growing older and graduating into the Journey Kids and celebrating the high school graduations of our Journey Youth. May God always be with these children.

Life Group Leaders’ Training
2024-07-27 14:00 - 18:00
Sat. 7/27, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pastor Brian will be leading a Life Group Leaders’ Training for anyone who is currently a life group leader or interested in becoming one. Please mark your calendars!
