In-person Ministry Leaders Meeting
2024-05-05 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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).

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.
