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Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4
OUR MISSION
Being and making disciples for Christ
The mission of Victory Lutheran Church is to serve and glorify God by being and making disciples for Jesus Christ through Passionate Prayer, Inspirational Worship, Transforming Study, Humble Service, Spiritual Relationships and Joyful Giving.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION: “101-KNOWING MORE”
Interested in learning more about Victory Lutheran? Considering becoming a member? Then join us for an introductory class/New Member Orientation. The class titled 101-Knowing More, is the first of our four discipleship classes. This session will help you quickly and effectively take advantage of the resources that Victory has to offer and provide a roadmap for ways that each individual can take their next steps into a life of rewarding discipleship. All are welcome!
Questions? Contact Kathy Michel at kmichel@victorylutheran.com or 480-830-5024 xt. 113
CARING COMMUNITY
GRIEFSHARE is a support group for those experiencing pain and grief from the loss of a loved one. Using videos and conversation in a small group, we learn how to find our own comfort in that loss. It is a 13-week program, April 25-August 1, 2022, (No meeting July 4). We meet on Mondays from 12:30-2:30pm. You can visit as often as you feel comfortable. Visit us, find your own plan with God’s strength. REGISTER HERE
ONE-DAY SEMINARS
Surviving the Holidays — September 12, 2022, 12:30-2:30pm
INVITATION TO PRAY The Prayer Chapel is open during office hours for anyone wishing to come and pray. Prayer is one of the most important tools we have!
STEPHEN MINISTRY equips, trains and empowers lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.
VISITATION PASTOR calls on those in need to offer prayer and encouragement. If you would like someone to come visit you or a loved one in the hospital, nursing facility or home please call the office at 480-830-5024.
TRANSFORMING STUDY
SMALL GROUPS: An Invitation to Re-Engage or start a new group!
We have Bible Study materials at church and available for you to check out. If you don’t have a group to get back together with, maybe you can create a new one. We have many resources at the church office but we have 3 that we are highlighting for those of you that want to re-convene until our series in April: The Reliability of the Gospel, Lost and Found-Lost in Ourselves and Found in Christ and The Road, the Rock and the Rabbi.
VLCW (Victory Lutheran Church Women) – “CIRCLES” BIBLE STUDY
Open to all women. We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30am. Contact the office at 480-830-5024 for meeting times and locations.
SERVICE
FAMILY PROMISE at Victory provides homeless families emergency shelter, basic needs and food four times a year. The program is designed to assist their return to self-sufficiency.
I-HELP – Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program is an outreach ministry we have joined with to minister to homeless women in need. We provide a safe place for them to sleep at our church and provide meals for them on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00pm.
FOOD PANTRY provides food boxes on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00-11:30am. Utility & Rental Assistance available by appointment only. Please call 480-654-4539 and leave a message. Your unopened/non-perishable food and toiletry donations are welcome. You may drop them off in the “Feed My Sheep” bin.
QUILTERS meet monthly. Everyone is welcome. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. We need help to cut, sew, pin and tie knots. Just bring your scissors and a smile!
GLOBAL MISSIONS: Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission, Orchard: Africa, Operation Christmas Child
Africa Mission Trip: September 7-20, 2022
Our trip is hosted in partnership with Orchard: Africa (orchardafrica.org), an organization started by two white South Africans 30 years ago. We will be working in Khayelitsha, a township of 2.2 million people outside Cape Town. We will be leading a 5-day orphan intervention course. The “VBS-style” program, “Akiiki Says Goodbye,” was designed to be used with vulnerable children who have recently lost a parent or loved one. BROCHURE
Cost: Approximately $3,600-3,900 which will include travel, meals and lodging. $200 deposit required.
Questions? Contact Eileen Hernandez at ehernandez@victorylutheran.com or 480-830-5024 xt. 127.
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land | August 23-September 1, 2022
Pastor Steve and Joanne Lien will be leading a tour of the Holy Land. General information is available at the Welcome Center where you can sign up to receive more detailed information. Members, friends, and friends of friends of Victory are welcome. If you’ve got questions, talk to Pastor Steve or Joanne. Cost $4,179 per person from Phoenix.
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