Journey of Faith Church

Communion Sunday
2023-10-01 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Please join us for worship in person or online. We will be sharing communion on this day. If you will be joining from home, please prepare your elements in advance.

Membership Class
2023-10-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Pastor Derek will be offering a membership class on Sun. 10/1 in Room 202. If you are interested in becoming a member of our church, we encourage you to attend. Questions can be directed to Pastor Derek at journeyoffaithchurch@gmail.com.

Christmas Musical Practice
2023-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
The JOF Children will be performing an adapted version of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Sun. 12/17. Rehearsals begin Sun. 10/15, from 12:15 – 1:15 PM, and will continue every Sunday (except 10/22) until the performance. Please meet in Room 202 (Children’s Sunday School classroom) for the first Christmas Musical practice. Emails for children’s signup have gone out. Please respond to Melissa Kay for details.

Operation Christmas Child
2023-11-12 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Sun. 10/15 – Kickoff
Sun. 11/12 – Last Day for Donations
It’s approaching that time of year when the holidays fill you with joy and blessings overflow. The Life Group leaders will spearhead the Operation Christmas Child effort. If you are not connected to a Life Group, please contact Elder Dan Shin.
Packed boxes can be brought to church on Sun. 11/12.
Details for the actual packing can be found at:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/

In-Person Ministry Leaders Meeting
2023-10-15 12:30 - 14:00 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Leaders! We will be meeting in person on Sunday 10/15, at 12:30-2:00 PM in Room 304.

Fall Retreat
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | Camp Pinerock, 1400 Pine Dr, Prescott, AZ, 86303, United States
The Fall Retreat will be held at Pinerock Camp and Retreat Center, Fri. 10/20 – Sun. 10/22. Click on this event to access the link for the registration form and the map to the retreat center.
Registration forms and fee due to Deacon Dan Shin (dan.shin@journeyoffaithaz.com) by Sun. 9/17.

Bible Study Series: Firm Foundation
2023-10-29 00:00 - 01:00
Sun. 10/29, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Pastor Derek will be teaching a new 4-part Bible Study series called Firm Foundation. The idea is that our faith is not just something we conjured up out of thin air, but rather, it is founded upon God revealing himself through the Creation, His Word, and ultimately through Christ. The fancy name for this is “systematic theology.” Please join us in Room 304 on Sun. 10/29 at 12:15 PM.

Children’s Musical Rehearsal
2023-10-29 12:00 - 13:00
Sun. 10/29, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
The JOF Children will be performing an adapted version of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Sun. 12/17. Rehearsals continue every Sunday (except 10/22), from 12:15 – 1:15 PM, until the performance. Please meet in Room 202 (Children’s Sunday School classroom) for the next Christmas Musical practice. Emails for signup went out last week. Please see Melissa Kay for more info.

Bible Study Series: Firm Foundation
2023-11-05 00:00 - 01:00 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Pastor Derek will be teaching a new 4-part Bible Study series called Firm Foundation. The idea is that our faith is not just something we conjured up out of thin air, but rather, it is founded upon God revealing himself through the Creation, His Word, and ultimately through Christ. The fancy name for this is “systematic theology.” Please join us in Room 304 at 12:15 PM.

Deacon Nomination Sunday
2023-11-05 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Our church leadership would not be the same without our deacons. If you’re 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. Nominations can be emailed to the church at journeyoffaithchurch@gmail.com until 10:30 AM on Sun. 11/5, or submitted by paper, in-person, on Nomination Sunday, 11/5, right after service.

Communion Sunday
2023-11-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Please join us for worship in person or online. If you’re at home, please prepare your own elements as we partake in communion together. Pastor Derek will be continue speaking in the book of Daniel, moving into the prophetic chapters.
“The Book of Daniel: Ultimate Victory”
Daniel 7

Children’s Musical Rehearsal
2023-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
The JOF Children will be performing an adapted version of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Sun. 12/17. Rehearsals continue every Sunday until the performance. Please meet in the Auditorium for the next Christmas Musical practice. See Melissa Kay for more info.

Presentation of New Members
2023-11-12 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
This Sunday, we will present our fabulous new JOF members: Derek and Heather Brennan, Chris and Christy Hatch, and Tayler Vomacka! Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here.

Thanksgiving Service and Potluck
2023-11-19 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Join us for Thanksgiving Service on Sun. 11/19 at 10:30 AM, followed by a potluck fellowship time. Emails with food signups will be sent closer to the date.

Bible Study Series: Firm Foundation
2023-11-19 12:00 - 13:00
Pastor Derek will be teaching a 4-part Bible Study series called Firm Foundation. The idea is that our faith is not just something we conjured up out of thin air, but rather, it is founded upon God revealing himself through the Creation, His Word, and ultimately through Christ. The fancy name for this is “systematic theology.” Please join us in Room 304 at 12:15 PM.

Children’s Musical Rehearsal
2023-11-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
The JOF Children will be performing an adapted version of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Sun. 12/17. Rehearsals continue every Sunday until the performance. Please meet in the Auditorium for the next Christmas Musical practice. See Melissa Kay for more info

Traveling Tumbler Contest - Round 2
2023-11-30 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Ends Thurs. 11/30
Submit your JOF Traveling Tumbler photos to journeyoffaithchurch@gmail.com by Thurs. 11/30, and win a free gift card!

Congregational Meeting
2023-12-03 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
We will have a congregational meeting on Sun. 12/3, immediately after worship. The 2024 Budget Proposal will be presented and voted upon. And we will have the Deacon Confirmation.
Sun. 12/3 – after service

Children’s Musical
2023-12-17 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Come celebrate Jesus’ birth with us! The time has come for the JOF Children to perform “A Charlie Brown Musical” for Sunday service. Immediately afterward, the children will be available for autographs, while we enjoy our annual Christmas banquet.
Sun. 12/17

Christmas Banquet
2023-12-17
Sun. 12/17
Come celebrate Jesus’ birth with us! The time has come for the JOF Children to perform “A Charlie Brown Musical” for Sunday service.
Immediately afterward, the children will be available for autographs, while we enjoy our annual Christmas banquet.

Christmas Eve Service
2023-12-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Sun. 12/24
Join us for Christmas Eve Service on Sun. 12/24. It will be a great time to reflect on the miracle of Jesus’ birth.

New Year’s Eve Service
2023-12-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Sun. 12/31, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Join us for New Year’s Eve Service on Sun. 12/31. We’ll celebrate the incoming new year together! Pastor Brian will give the message to inspire us for the new year.

Read the Old Testament in 2024
2024-01-01, 2024-01-21
Starting Mon. 1/1
Is your New Year’s resolution to read the Bible more? Join us in 2024 as we read through the Old Testament. YouVersion has a daily “read through the Old Testament” plan, which includes audio, and is an easy way to stay on track. Click below for the plan.
Note: If you are interested in reading through the New Testament as well, please let Pastor Derek know. He has provided a link for the New Testament YouVersion plan below.
(The link works better on your phone.)

Link to YouVersion Plan: Read the Old Testament

Link to YouVersion Plan: Read the New Testament

In-Person Ministry Leaders Meeting
2024-01-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Sun. 1/7, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
The Ministry Leaders’ Meeting will occur in-person on Sun. 1/7 after service and fellowship, in room 304.
Please read Chapter 10 of Improving Your Serve by Charles Swindoll, as Pastor Derek will lead a short lesson on leadership before the status updates.

Biblical Discipleship - Discipleship According to Jesus
2024-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
Biblical Discipleship
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Room 304
1/14 Discipleship According to Jesus
1/21 Discipleship Within the Church
1/28 Discipleship Within Family & Friends

Biblical Discipleship - Discipleship Within the Church
2024-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States

Women’s Fellowship
2024-01-27 10:00 - 12:00
Sat. 1/27, 10:00 AM
JOF would like to invite all women (and open to female friends!) for an easy-to-moderate hike at Papago Park and lunch afterward. Evites have been sent out. Contact Jennifer Song for details.

Biblical Discipleship - Discipleship Within Family & Friends
2024-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States

JOF’s 13th Anniversary Celebration
2024-02-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Journey of Faith, 1951 N. Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, United States
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.
