Journey of Faith Church

Operation Christmas Child
2025-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Sun. 11/16 – 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. Even if you are not part of a life group, please feel free to pack a box on your own and bring it to church on Sun. 11/16. (Instructions for “How to Pack a Shoebox”) *The church will cover the cost of shipping the shoeboxes.

Welcome Session
2025-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
Sun. 11/16, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
We will have a Welcome Session on Sun. 11/16, 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!

Membership Class
2025-11-16 12:30 - 14:00
Sun. 11/16, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Pastor Derek will be offering a membership class Sunday, 11/16, in Room 202. If you are interested in becoming a member of our church, please contact Pastor Derek. We encourage you to attend.

Men’s and Women’s Ministry Outreach
2025-11-22 08:30 - 11:30
Sat. 11/22, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Men’s and Women’s Ministries will be co-hosting a Paint Blitz with Pastor Dave Bennett and Barrio Nuevo. Youth group members are welcome! Please RSVP below. Contact Steve Lee for more details.

Thanksgiving Service and Potluck
2025-11-23 10:30 - 12:30
Sun. 11/23
Join us for Thanksgiving Service on Sun. 11/23 at 10:30 AM, followed by a potluck fellowship time. More details to come.

Welcome Session
2025-11-30 10:30 - 11:30

Outreach Sunday
2025-12-07 10:30 - 11:30
Pastor Derek will be giving a special evangelic message for Sun. 12/7. This is a prime opportunity to invite your non-Christian friends and the unchurched to introduce them to JOF as they join us for worship.

After Service
2025-12-07 11:30 - 12:30
Please bring a main dish, side, or dessert for about 1-2 families. (Lighthouse Life Group does not need to bring food since they are serving during the month of December.) We look forward to sharing with you.

Children’s Ministry Christmas Play Practice
2025-12-07 12:00 - 13:30
Every Sunday, 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Auditorium
The JOF Children will be rehearsing for their annual Christmas play, Sun. 12/14! Contact Melissa Kay for details.

Monthly Prayer Meeting
2025-12-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-13 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.

Prayer Booth at Merchantile Market
2025-12-13 09:30 - 14:30
Market Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center – 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd.
Volunteer Time Slot: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
What You’ll Be Doing:

Welcoming people with kindness and love
Offering to pray for their needs (we will provide simple guides if you feel unsure!)
Sharing encouraging Bible verses and truths about God
Creating a warm and inviting space for anyone seeking prayer

If you would like to be part of this ministry, email Kim or talk to Kim after service. Let’s come together to bless our community and share God’s love in a powerful way!

Christmas Play and Banquet
2025-12-14 10:30 - 12:00
Sun. 12/14
Join us for the Christmas Play and Banquet on Sun. 12/14 at 10:30 AM. Pastor Derek will deliver the message, and the JOF Children will perform their annual Christmas play, followed by a Christmas Banquet. We hope you can join us!

Christmas Service
2025-12-21 10:30 - 11:30
Sun. 12/21
Join us for Christmas Service on Sun. 12/21. It will be a great time to reflect on the miracle of Jesus’ birth.

The Lookout Bible Reading Plan
2025-12-28 08:00 - 17:00
Starting Sun. 12/28
2026 is coming up fast and it would be a great time to get into the discipline of reading our Bible regularly. The new plan includes an Old Testament, Gospel, and New Testament reading. There is also a weekly devotion to help you get back on track. You can be accountable to a group of us who will be going through this together. Just sign as soon as possible and get a head start before the New Year’s! Looking forward to reading along with all of you.
YouVersion has daily read-through plans, which includes audio, and is an easy way to stay on track. Click below for the plan. (The link works better on your phone.)

Link to YouVersion Plan: The Lookout Bible Reading Plan

Urbana 25
2025-12-28 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Sun. 12/28 – Wed. 12/31, Midnight – Conference dates
Phoenix Convention Center
Urbana is a global missions conference held every three years and for the first time it will be held in Phoenix! Let’s worship Jesus and learn together what God is doing around the world to build His kingdom.
JOF would love to sponsor 10 young adults, ages 17-28, to attend Urbana 25. We will cover the registration and fees. Please encourage your young adults to consider attending Urbana this year. It’s a great way to learn and witness God’s great work all over the world. Contact Kathy Quan for details: kathylquan@gmail.com.

New Year’s Service
2026-01-04 10:30 - 12:30
Sun. 1/4
It’s almost Happy New Year time! Please join us for the New Year’s Service and renew your convictions with God.

First Sunday Potluck
2026-01-04 11:30 - 12:30
Please bring a main dish, side, or dessert for about 1-2 families. (Manna Life Group does not need to bring food since they are serving during the month of January.) We look forward to sharing with you.

Congregational Meeting
2026-01-11 11:30 - 12:00
Sun. 1/11, after service
Our Bi-annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sun. 1/11, immediately following worship. The agenda will be the Budget Proposal for 2026, which will require a vote of approval, and the State of the Church from Pastor Derek.

Ministry Leaders’ Meeting
2026-01-11 12:30 - 14:00
The next Ministry Leaders’ Meeting will be held immediately after fellowship time on Sun. 1/11. If you are a ministry leader, please join us in Room 304.

Women’s Ministry Hike & Lunch
2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:30
The JOF women plan to hike South Mountain and lunch together. Bring a friend and have some fellowship! Evites have been sent. Please contact Jennifer Song for details.

Exploring Local Community Outreach with Pastor Dave Bennett
2026-01-25 12:00 - 13:30
Pastor Dave Bennett of Barrio Nuevo will be sharing about ways to serve our local community. If you have a heart for local outreach, please join us!

15th Anniversary Celebration
2026-02-01 10:30 - 11:30
It’s our 15th anniversary! Join us for the celebration (and reminiscing!)
