Journey of Faith Church

JOF’s 13th Anniversary Celebration
2024-02-04 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
Can you believe that JOF has been a church for 13 years?! Time has flown! Join us for a time of celebration. We will install our newest deacons, Jennifer Song and Steve Lee. After service, we will enjoy our traditional bibimbap lunch.

Joint Life Group Meetings
2024-02-11
January/February
Please coordinate with the group(s) listed below for a joint life group fellowship in the upcoming weeks.

Acts, Lighthouse, and North (date TBD)
GIFT and Manna (2/11)

Presentation of New Members
2024-03-03 10:30 - 12:00
Sun. 3/3, During Service
We will be introducing seven new members during Sunday Service: Matthew and Christina Eng, Josh and Esther Hong, Eugene and Kim Pak, and Jan Reynolds. Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here.

Monthly Prayer Meeting
2024-03-12 19:30 - 20:30
Tues. 3/12, 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 us, please pray for the church during your personal prayer time. Click here for the prayer topics.

Men’s Ministry Outreach
2024-03-23 08:30 - 11:00
Sat. 3/23, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Men’s Ministry will be hosting a Paint Blitz with Pastor Dave Bennett and Barrio Nuevo. Evites have been sent. Please see Steve Lee for more details.

Women’s Ministry - Baby Shower for Bora Reish
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00
Women’s Ministry – Baby Shower for Bora Reish
Sat. 3/23, 10:00 AM
Join us as we shower Josh and Bora Reish’s baby with love and gifts. Evites have been sent out. Please see Janis Lee for details.

Good Friday Service
2024-03-29 19:00 - 20:00
Fri. 3/29, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for a time of reflection to recognize Good Friday and the significance of this holy day

Easter Sunday Celebration Service
2024-03-31 10:30 - 11:30
Sun. 3/31, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Join us for Easter Sunday Worship on Sun. 3/31 at 10:30 AM, in-person or online. We will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection together!

Women’s Bible Study
2024-04-07 12:00 - 13:30
After Service
Women’s Bible Study
Sun. 4/7, 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 second session will occur on Sun. 4/7. Please join the study in Room 304 after fellowship. Childcare will be provided.

Youth Praise Night
2024-04-12 19:00 - 21:00
Fri. 4/12, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Did you know your youth are brave enough to showcase their musical talents? Come worship with them as they lead praise, as well as enjoy the modern dance moves of the dance troupe, God’s Image. All ages welcome.

Sunday Morning VBS
2024-04-14 10:30 - 2024-05-05 23:30
Sundays – 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Sunday Morning VBS for Journey Kids and Cubs will begin on 4/14. Please invite your friends and save the date!

Children’s Ministry and Youth Group Parent Meeting
2024-04-14 11:30 - 12:30
Sun. 4/14
Children’s: 11:45 PM – 12:00 PM
Youth: 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Parents of Journey Care, Cubs, & Kids, and Youth Group are invited to join in Room 202, for information on Promotion Sunday, as well as discussing more consistent monthly or bi-monthly activities for the Youth. Parents who have children moving up to Youth in the Fall should attend the second session (12:00-12:15pm). Childcare will be provided. Questions can be directed to Pastor Brian.

Welcome Dinner
2024-04-20 17:30 - 20:30
Sat. 4/20, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
If you’re new to Journey of Faith, we invite you to meet the pastors and leadership team accompanied by a delicious dinner. We’d love to get to know you better. Please see Christine Coulter for more details.

Women’s Fellowship
2024-04-27 10:30 - 12:00
Sat. 4/27, 10:30 AM
JOF would like to invite all women (and female friends!) for a DIY Glass Vase Flip fellowship, to transform an old vase into a new one. Contact Jennifer Song for details.

Membership Class
2024-04-28 12:00 - 14:00
Sun. 4/28, 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Pastor Derek will be offering a membership class on Sun. 4/28 in Room 202. If you are interested in becoming a member of our church, we encourage you to attend.

In-person Ministry Leaders Meeting
2024-05-05 12:30 - 14:00
Sun. 5/5, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
The 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 12 of Improving Your Serve.

Child Dedication
2024-06-16 10:30 - 23:30
Sun. 6/16, during service
We want to raise our children to love, honor, and grow in God. If you would like to dedicate your child to follow God, please contact Pastor Derek.

Father’s Day Potluck
2024-06-16 11:30 - 12:30
Sun. 6/16, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Just as our Father gives us love, direction, and stability, so do our wonderful earthly fathers. Please join us as we celebrate our dads with a Father’s Day Potluck on Sun. 6/16, immediately following worship.

Summer Pool Party Extravaganza!
2024-06-22 16:00 - 19:00
Sat. 6/22, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pastor Derek and Kathy will be opening up their home to the church for a pool party and potluck on Sat. 6/22. Please save the date!

Bible Study Topics Survey
2024-07-06 08:00 - 2024-07-21 17:00
Bible Study Topics Survey
Pastor Derek is planning a 10-week bible study from September to November and is requesting feedback from the congregation regarding topics of interest. The link for the survey is below. Please contact Pastor Derek with any questions.

Bible Study Topics Survey

School Supply Drive for Barrio Nuevo Kids
2024-07-14 00:00 - 2024-07-21 00:00
Sun. 7/14 – Last Day of Collection
Sun. 7/21 – Supply Packing
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. Would you consider donating school supplies using this Target Registry? If each household contributes $15 worth, we will be able to reach our goal of providing school supplies for 25 inner-city students in need.
https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/jof-school-supply-drive
The deadline for supply orders will be Sun. 7/14, so that we can sort the supplies into bags during fellowship time on Sun. 7/21.
Thank you for your generous hearts and willingness to help those in need!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.
