Victory Lutheran Church

Men's Bible Study
2024-04-20 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-04-13 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Phoenix)
We meet each week in the courtyard Fireside Room. Our study sessions are focused on exploring the Scriptures, discussing their relevance to our daily lives, and encouraging one another in our spiritual journeys.

Dementia/Alzheimer Care Partner Seminar
2024-04-18 13:00 - 14:30
Victory Lutheran Church is proud to present a new educational seminar series on Dementia and Alzheimer’s. If you or a loved one is suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s, and you have wondered about their behavior or how to care for them then we invite you to attend these powerful seminars. Each session is a 90-minute seminar where participants will learn more about the causes of the disease, how it progresses, and best practices on ways to care for our loved ones as the disease progresses.If you are interested in finding out more about Dementia or Alzheimer’s, please plan to join us for the following seminars:SEMINAR 1Thursday, February 22 at 1:00pm – “How dementia affects the brain”SEMINAR 2Thursday, March 21 at 1:00pm – “How to interact with those suffering from dementia”SEMINAR 3Thursday, April 18 at 1:00pm – “Techniques for success”

Adult Day care is available for anyone you bring that will be needing an activity while you attend the seminar. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk or call the church office so that we may plan appropriately for those who will attend.For more information about this new ministry please contact Pastor Susan by email at swestland@victorylutheran.com or by phone at 480-830-5024 xt. 131.

Stephen Ministry
2024-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Victory Lutheran Church, 5946 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ, 85205, United States
Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.

Stephen Ministers are trained by their congregation’s Stephen Leaders using resources from Stephen Ministries St. Louis. The training they receive in the congregation equips them to provide high-quality care to people who are hurting.

Care receivers are individuals in the congregation or community who are going through a crisis or life difficulty. Potential care receivers first meet with a pastor or Stephen Leader, who assesses their needs for care and matches them with a Stephen Minister.

After being matched with a person experiencing a life crisis, the Stephen Minister meets with that person on a weekly basis for about an hour to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The caring relationship lasts as long as the need for care exists.

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2, NRSV)

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Prayer Group
2024-04-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:00
We are a community dedicated to the power of prayer and supporting one another in our spiritual journeys. Together, we gather in fellowship to seek God’s guidance, intercede for the needs of our congregation and beyond. Whether you’re new to faith or a seasoned believer, our prayer group offers a safe space for heartfelt conversations with God and the opportunity to grow in faith. Join us as we seek God’s presence and experience the transformative power of prayer.

Women's Bible Study
2024-04-17 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-10 13:30 - 15:00
We gather each Wednesday at 1:30pm to learn and discuss God’s Word. Open to all women.

Men's Bible Study
2024-04-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:00
We meet each week in the courtyard Luther Room. It is a great setting for studying and discussing sermon notes. Communion is observed.

Al-Anon Meeting
2024-04-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-04-10 12:30 - 13:30
Al-Anon Family Groups is an important source of help for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-Anon groups are made up of family members and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other.

Food Pantry
2024-04-17 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-15 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-10 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-08 09:00 - 11:30 | Victory Lutheran Church, 5946 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ, 85205, United States
LSS-SW (Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest) 2 Food Pantry locations in Mesa. All that is needed is a photo ID. Note: We offer food only. No financial resources available.

Victory Lutheran Church Food Pantry5946 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85205Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:30am480-654-4539

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Pantry142 N. Date, Mesa, AZ 85201Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00am-11:15am(except the 2nd Tuesday of the month)and the evening of the Wednesday AFTER the 2nd Tuesday 5:00-7:00pm

Food Pantry
2024-04-17 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-15 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-10 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-08 09:00 - 11:30 | Victory Lutheran Church, 5946 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ, 85205, United States
LSS-SW (Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest) has two food pantry locations in Mesa. All that is needed is a photo ID.

Victory Lutheran Church Food Pantry5946 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85205Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00am -11:30am480-654-4539

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Pantry142 N. Date, Mesa, AZ 85201Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00am – 11:15 am(except the 2nd Tuesday of the month)2nd Wednesday of the month, 5pm – 7pm

AA Men's Meeting
2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:00
The purpose of all meetings is for A.A. members to “share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.”

Contemporary Worship
2024-04-14 11:00 - 12:00
Launching New

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE @ 11:00AMBeginning April 7th, Victory Lutheran will introduce a Contemporary Worship Service at 11:00am on Sunday mornings. Following Easter, the 11:00am service will shift from traditional to contemporary music, led by a praise team under the guidance of Jackie Jewel.

This new service has been a long-requested and carefully planned endeavor. While contemporary worship has been a part of Victory for over twenty years, it hasn’t been present at the Mesa campus for quite some time.

It’s important to note that traditional worship remains the cornerstone of Victory’s worship experience. This is our primary focus. We’re not aiming to “blend” traditional and contemporary styles. Our Saturday service at 4:00pm and Sunday services at 8:00am and 9:30am will continue to uphold traditional styles with excellence. The 11:00am Sunday service will adopt a contemporary style, also delivered with excellence.

9:30am Worship
2024-04-14 09:30 - 10:30

8:30-11am Morning Fellowship
2024-04-14 08:30 - 11:00

8am Worship & Communion
2024-04-14 08:00 - 09:00

4pm Worship
2024-04-13 16:00 - 17:00

I-HELP
2024-04-11 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-10 17:00 - 19:30
INTERFAITH HOMELESS EMERGENCY LODGING PROGRAM (I-HELP)

I-HELP is a unique, cost effective program that uses what churches have in abundance (space, volunteers, the desire to help the stranger) to provide overnight emergency shelter to those experiencing homelessness and case management to help them move from crisis to stability. I-HELP currently operates in Mesa, Surprise, and the Southwest Valley, including Avondale and Goodyear.

I-HELP Program at Victory is for homeless women without children in the Mesa area.

Night shelter

Cold evening beverages, morning coffee and lots of bottled water

Healthy & hearty sack lunch provided for the next day

Cots, air mattresses & linens for sleeping

Showers with soap, shampoo, lotion and towels provided

Interested in volunteering? Please contact: Bev Locke at 602-421-3279

Victory hosts I-HELP the 2nd & 4th Wednesday and Thursday of the month. Volunteers arrive between 5:00-5:30pm.

Singles Kick-Off Event!
2024-04-11 14:30 - 16:00
NEW SINGLES MINISTRY LAUNCH

Join us on Thursday, Aprill 11 from 2:30-4:00 in the VLC Fellowship Hall to kick off the new Singles Activity Fellowship Events (S.A.F.E.) program! This will be an opportunity to meet and socialize with some new friends! Beer, wine, and soda will be available along with “bar snacks” (cheese, crackers, pretzels and veggies and dip)

This FREE event is open for all who have found themselves alone as a single person or a caregiver.

We will have:

Name tags and an opportunity to meet and socialize with some new friends

Music from the “good old days”

Information about our upcoming events including the Orpheus Men’s Choir Concert April 30

Fun ice-breakers and a surprise activity!

Look for a sign-up sheet this week-end at the Welcome Desk. Questions? Contact Linda Kilkenny, Project Chairperson or Jim Grosnick, Church Council Sponsor
