Children’s Ministry Parent Meeting
2025-08-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)

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!

Monthly Prayer Meeting
2025-09-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-09 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.

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.

First Sunday Potluck
2025-11-02 11:30 - 12:30
Please bring a main dish, side, or dessert for about 1-2 families. (Chara Life Group does not need to bring food since they are serving during the month of November.) We look forward to sharing with you.

Going with the Gospel Series
2025-11-02 12:00 - 13:00
Sun. 10/26, 11/2, 11/9
This will be a three-part series focused on how we can engage people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Join us in Room 304 as Pastor Derek leads us in a workshop-style study. Attendees will be expected to put what they learn into practice that week.
10/26 – Developing Relationships
11/2 – Sharing Testimony
11/9 – Giving the Gospel

Children’s Ministry Christmas Play Practice
2025-11-02 12:00 - 13:30
Beginning 11/2 and every Sunday, 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Room 202
The JOF Children will be rehearsing for their annual Christmas play on Sun. 12/14! Please let Melissa Kay know if your child would like to participate.

Operation Christmas Child
2025-11-16 11:00 - 12:00
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.

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.
