Journey Community Church – La Mesa, California

Cupid is Stupid

Becka — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:10:23 +0000

A Fun Night of Clean Comedy on Valentine’s Day.

Blankets & Beanies Drive

Becka — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:31:09 +0000

Hope For The Homeless Blankets ‘n’ Beanies Drive

Our San Diego winter is ahead of us and it’s cold at night, so let’s gather our extra blankets, beanies and bibles to donate! Now through Jan 31, please drop your donations of gently used or new blankets, beanies, and other clothing items into our collection bins on campus for our Hope for the Homeless team to distribute during their Friday night meal deliveries. We also hand out bibles, as needed. We will also accept coats, gloves, socks and personal hygiene products. Please launder used items before donating. Contact us with questions and to learn more about serving with the team at becka@journeycom.org or at hopeforthehomeless@journeycom.org

Click below to learn more about Hope for the Homeless.

Hope for the Homeless webpage

Food Bank Volunteers

Journey Community Church — Tue, 30 May 2023 17:08:00 +0000

Food Bank Volunteers Needed!

Food Bank Volunteers Needed for Fulfilling Work

It’s seems we experience one crisis after another… and the cost of groceries keeps rising. This has has left millions of families in need of food. Journey has seen this as attendance at our food distributions is growing.

We need volunteers at our four monthly distributions:

1st Thursday at 7 p.m. – Volunteer arrival starts at 5:00 p.m.;

2nd Friday at 9 a.m. – Volunteer arrival starts at 7:30 a.m.;

3rd Saturday at 8:30 a.m. – Volunteer arrival starts at 7:00 a.m.;

4th Thursday at 7 p.m. – Volunteer arrival starts at 5:00 p.m.

Volunteer set-up and prep times are listed above. *If you cannot arrive in time for setup, we can still use your help, please just come when you can.

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Food pick up Drivers are needed!
Drivers are needed to support Journey’s Food Ministry! We pick up at a variety of places, including designated grocery stores, restaurants, supporting foodbanks. Various opportunities available. It’s Fun . . . and Rewarding! Some loads can be too large for a small sedan, so we’re hoping for drivers with a Van, SUV or Pickup Truck.

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Interested in serving as a distribution volunteer and/or driver?

Have questions or need more information about the Journey Food Bank?

Contact us below!

More Info on Journey Food Bank

Gifts for Kids

Journey Community Church — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:56:00 +0000

Giving opportunity

Gifts for Jcc Kids

We want EVERY child at Journey to have gifts to open on Christmas and we know that with your help we can make it happen!

Make an online donation.

Your donation will assist in purchasing gifts and food for Journey kids.

Donate

We want EVERY child at Journey to have gifts to open on Christmas and we know that with your help we can make it happen! At our pickup event at the Foodbank, parents will pick up gifts for their kids and food for their family.

We have been able to serve up to 120 children each year! Please help us make this Christmas incredible for our kids here at Journey.

Ways to Give: Suggested Donation

Suggested donation is $100 per child.*

*A donation of $100 will purchase gifts for one child and food for the family.

Ways to Give:

1. Write “Journey Kids Christmas Gifts” in the check memo & drop it off.
2. Place cash in envelope and write “Journey Kids Christmas Gifts”
2. Donate in our App and select “Journey Kids Christmas Gifts”
3. Click below to donate now.

Donate Now!

The best way to give is monetary donations so that we can purchase items off of the children’s wishlists. If you’d like to purchase directly for a family, please reach out to becka@journeycom.org and we’ll anonymously match you with a family so that you can shop the wishlists.

If you are a Journey family in need of help with gifts for your kids,
please sign up in the main lobby or kids center at a weekend service by Dec. 7th!

If you have questions or would like to learn more about the Foodbank,
visit us at journeycommunitychurch.com/foodbank or email us at foodbank@journeycom.org

Foodbank Webpage

HS Summer Camp 2022

wpengine — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:28:17 +0000

HS Summer Camp

June 26 – July 1

Encounter is returning to Forest Home in Big Bear this summer for an incredible week of camp. There are not only countless incredible high-adventure activities for students to enjoy, but Forest Home does a great job of challenging HS students to go deeper in their faith. HS camp tends to be one of the most impactful weeks in someone’s life so your don’t want to miss out!

Reasons your student should be excited for Summer Camp:

High intensity recreation options! Think flying through a canyon on a zipline, epic games of outdoor laser tag, sand volleyball, basketball, the blob and giant water slides, the aquatics center, sky trail and much more (What?!)
Nightly worship gatherings! With high caliber speakers and amazing worship (This is quite possibly THE best part of camp!)
Free Time! Daily time to hang out with new and old friends, play games, swim at the lake or aquatics center, hang out at the craft cabin, coffee shop or by a campfire at night (Being bored is not a thing here!)
Getting closer to God! Hear powerful stories of God working and be challenged to grow in your relationship with Him. (Don’t know a lot about God? Don’t worry, everyone is welcome!)
Delicious milkshakes! And fries (Did we mention milkshakes?)

If money is tight and you cannot afford the full price, we have scholarships and payment plans available. You can request financial assistance below.

Camp Details:

Who: Grades 9-12
When: June 26 – July 1
Where: Forest Home (Big Bear)
Cost: $525 (Covers all expenses)
Deposit: $50 (Reserves your spot)

Request Financial Assistance

MS Summer Camp 2022

wpengine — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:10:52 +0000

MS Summer Camp

July 25-29

Riptide Summer Camp will be here before you know it and spots are filling up fast. However, there are still some left, but don’t wait too long or you might miss out.

For summer camp, we are taking our students to Camp Pondo this year which is located in Big Bear. It’s an incredible camp filled with all kinds of fun stuff to do like ziplines, a giant swing, swimming pool with a giant slide, paintball, and tons of other stuff along the way. Camp Pondo also does an incredible job of pushing students to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus through powerful worship and engaging teaching that our students absolutely loved last year.

Your MS student is definitely not going to want to miss out so make sure you get them registered before we are full.

If money is tight right now and you’re not sure you can afford the full price, we have scholarships and payment plans available for anyone who asks. To request financial assistance, click the link to fill out our form below.

Camp Details:

Who: 6th-8th Graders
When: July 25-29
Where: Camp Pondo (Big Bear)
Cost: $450 (Covers all expenses)
Deposit: $50 (Reserves your spot)

Request Financial Assistance

Share Easter at Journey

Journey Community Church — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:04:00 +0000

Share Easter

Invite your friends and family to experience Easter at Journey.

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Variety Show Fundraiser

wpengine — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 23:30:32 +0000

Join us on March 26 at 7 PM in the Plaza Room for the Variety Show hosted by Journey Student Ministry. We are selling tickets and treats to raise money for summer camp. All the proceeds go towards our scholarship fund to help families pay to send their student to summer camp where they will have a chance to hear the gospel and grow in their faith.

Join us for an evening filled with…

Exciting acts performed by our MS and HS students
Delicious home-baked treats for sale
A ticket raffle

$5 Pre-Sale tickets go on sale March 18 & 20 before and after each of the services.

$10 Tickets at the door

Can’t make it? Or want to purchase your ticket online? Click one of the links below to donate directly to Student Summer Camps or to purchase a ticket online.

Purchase Ticket(s)

Donate to Summer Camps

Prayer Walk: Prayer Requests

Journey Community Church — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:31:24 +0000

WORSHIP SERVICES

• For people to encounter God through all services

• For people to transform as disciples of God instead of just learning about God

• For healing and breakthrough for weekend services

• For God to speak through all who take the stage, pastors and worship team

GENERAL CHURCH

• For our staff to be anointed, led, strengthened, and built up by God

• For giving to increase beyond measure of what we can imagine or explain

• Prayer against distractions keeping people from getting to church

THRIFT STORE

• Volunteers to Support our Ministry

• Health and healing for our team

• Continue to reach and connect with our community

• Wisdom over decisions

• God’s continued favor and flourishing of our ministry

KIDS

• A full, community building staff/team

• A full volunteer team

• The ability to grow and open more rooms

• Our surrounding community to feel welcome and like Journey is home for their families

• Our kids will know Jesus and how much He LOVES them

• Parents will get involved in their child’s faith journey at Journey

• Families will INVITE their friends

Student Ministries

• More female LifeGroup leaders

• The variety show fundraiser would raise enough money to help 15 students be able to go to camp fully paid for.

• God would raise up student leaders within our ministry who have a desire to be discipled and reach their friends.

GROUPS

• That God would draw many new women to come on Tues night and Wed. Morning to study scripture and connect with each other.

• That God’s Spirit would cause His Word to come alive in the
women…hunger and thirst for the Word, etc.

• That deep connections would be made in the small groups!

• For ALL small groups…the same as above. And also that tons of new people will desire to be connected with others and we would see an explosion of new people in small groups across the board at Journey.

• That new leaders will be raised up!

FOOD MINISTRIES

• Food Bank
adequate supplies; customers blessed; lives changed

• Hope for the Homeless
adequate supplies; customers blessed; lives changed

GRUSH in El Salvador

• They recently shared the gospel with about 1000 students. Pray for follow up and connection to a church.

• Pray students get connected to Youth Center’s English classes so they can escape gangs, get a good job and hear more about Jesus.

DOSS in TECATE

• Effectiveness during Covid. Restrictions hamper their ministry.

• Quick end to Covid so the ministry can reopen.

• Future — Wisdom for what the ministry will look like moving forward.

DJ in HAITI

• Application for Humanitarian Parole for husband would be approved

• The ministry of Gabriel’s Promise would thrive despite the situation.

• Peaceful resolution to chaos in Haiti and especially in Carrefour.

Food Bank Drivers Needed!

Journey Community Church — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:40:00 +0000

Food Bank Drivers Needed!

Additional drivers are needed to support Journey’s Food Ministry! We pick up at a variety of places, including designated grocery stores, restaurants and others. Various opportunities available. It’s Fun . . . and Rewarding! For more Information, contact foodbank@journeycom.org!

I Want to Help!

DWELL

Journey Community Church — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:50:27 +0000

Pathway Info

A transformational space to experience God’s presence

• Connect with God through spiritual practices and live art
• Receive prayer for healing
• Receive an encouraging word from God

Sunday, June 11

5:30 – 7:00 pm
Worship Center

Childcare available. Preregistration is required for Kidcare. The cost for Kidcare is $5 per child or $10 for multiple children per evening. Preregistration and payment for Kidcare must be complete by 5pm the day before attendance. You may preregister for Kidcare HERE.

DWELL is a night centered on welcoming the Holy Spirit and creating space to experience the presence of God. We will gather together in worship and then provide an open environment where you choose from a variety of experiences. You can experience God through live art, healing, Encouraging God Words, spiritual practices, prayer, scripture reading or simply rest in the presence of God.

Join us for a special DWELL on June 11th. Our theme is “joy” and Archie & his crew will be leading worship. In addition, you will experience the Holy Spirit through art, prayer and Encouraging God Words.

There will be community worship for around 30 minutes and then we will be offering different prayer options for you to continue to experience God’s love for you personally and/or space to journal, listen for God, continue to worship. Here are the prayer options that will be open for you about halfway through the night.

Live Art — Reflect on God as you watch live art.

Physical Healing — Access the power of God through physical healing. Our team will pray for Jesus to heal every part of your physical body that is sick or in pain.

Encouraging God Words — Access the support and hope of God for your life through encouraging words. Our team will ask God for a personal word that will bring you encouragement, comfort, hope, and identity.

Spiritual Practices — Access the presence of God through private spiritual practice and scripture. This area is set aside for you to spend some personal time talking to Jesus and hearing His voice.

Pathway Classes

Journey Community Church — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 22:21:37 +0000

Pathway classes and experiences have been intentionally designed to move us toward the goal of mature discipleship; understanding life with Jesus and following Him fully in all aspects of our lives. This is the BEST LIFE!

Start Here!

If you haven’t yet started on the Pathway, we recommend joining us for First Step and/or Our Journey. Both are on the Explore Step of the Pathway and will orient you toward your next steps.

First Step

Our Journey

Pathway Classes

Pathway classes have been intentionally designed to move us toward the goal of mature discipleship; understanding life with Jesus and following Him fully in all aspects of our lives.

Explore 101

First Step
Sundays 12:30 – 2 PM, Plaza Room August 2, September 6, October 4

Our Journey
Sundays 9:00 – 10:30 AM, Plaza Room
September 15 – October 18 Sign up coming soon

Growth Workshops
Sundays beginning September 7, 9:00 – 10:30 AM, Plaza Room

Open Your Bible

Spiritual Formation & Practices

Prophetic & Healing

Doctrine/The Christmas Story

Biblical Finances

The Body, Sex, Relationships

Spiritual Formation & Practices II

Doctrine/Tough Questions

Truth, Goodness & Beauty

Spring 2024 Elective

Yoga Faith
Thursdays, 9 –10:30 AM

The Bible says in Acts 17:18, “For in HIM we live and move and have our being.” The word yoga means “to yoke” or “unite.” In Yoga Faith, we “yoke” ourselves to the Trinity as scriptures are spoken over us while being guided through breath prayers and postures. We create a safe space for whatever God has for you. All levels and genders and welcome and no prior experience is necessary. Come as you are! No need to sign up. More info >

Transform 201

Transformation Weekend
Friday, October 24, 6:00 – 9:00 PM , Side Room
Saturday, October 25 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

• Life Timeline/Identifying places of disconnect
• Safe Place connecting through our imaginations
• Lectio Divina – connecting in scripture
• Forgiveness
• Breaking Agreements
• Restorative Art- Identifying lies and hearing truth
• Learning to Hear God’s Voice.

IMPACT 301

Tecate Day Trip
August 2 & 3, 2024

Jesus School of Ministry
Mondays 6 – 8:15 PM, Plaza Room
October 3 – May 29

Get equipped to do ministry like Jesus did – grounded in identity and in the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. This seven month cohort program will ignite a fire for God in your heart and a passion for prayer. Get healthy, whole, and free. Serve and lead in partnership with Father’s mission. “On earth as it is in heaven.” Become someone who moves their surroundings toward revival.

More info: jalford@journeycom.org

Thrift Store Volunteers

Journey Community Church — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:47:32 +0000

volunteer opportunity

Thrift STore Volunteers

More Info

Thrift Store Volunteers

Volunteers are needed Monday through Saturday. Morning or afternoon shifts available. You can serve once a week or more, every week or every other. Right here on Journey’s campus at the Thrift Store. Join our team and family as we, through donations and purchases, embrace, inspire and transform lives.

Volunteers Who Enjoy:

Testing items such as battery operated games, toys, and electronics.
Building items.
Sorting and pricing.
Fixing/Repairing donated goods.
Customer service (cashier).

Training is available.

Join our team and help support missions locally & globally.

Stop by the store to complete an application or contact us below.

More info on Twice Treasured

Journey Kids Needs Volunteers

Journey Community Church — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:36:00 +0000

volunteer opportunity

Journey Kids Volunteers

Volunteer with Journey Kids!

Volunteers make connections with the kids and become a familiar face on campus. You become the person they sing and dance with, play games and do activities with and chat about the little and sometimes big things going on in their life. For each extra volunteer we get, we are able to spend a little more time connecting the lessons with their life, showing them where Jesus is and reminding them how much they are loved.

All three weekend services from nursery through 5th grade are available. Journey Kids holds services on Fridays at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 9 am and 11am. We’re also seeking volunteers in our Middle School and High School areas on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.

We hope you will join us in growing our kids ministry by becoming a regular volunteer. Please fill out a volunteer interest form to get more information and to begin the application process.

Journey Kids volunteers should attend weekly church services at Journey Community Church, be an involved member of our community and a supporter of Journey’s vision and DNA.

I'm Interested!

Sold Out! Encounter HS Snow Trip

wpengine — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:40:15 +0000

SOLD OUT!! ENCOUNTER SNOW TRIP

THE SNOW TRIP IS BACK! We are so excited to be returning to Big Bear this February for an Encounter favorite: The HS Snow Trip. Every winter we love taking students to the mountains for a weekend of fun and spiritual growth. Retreats like the snow trip give students an opportunity to disconnect from their regular weekly routines and spend a weekend growing closer to God and each other while having a ton of fun in the mountains. Students also have the option to spend Saturday either skiing or snowboarding.

Your HS student is not going to want to miss this incredible weekend!

Who? Any HS Student
When? February 4-6
Where? Pine Summit Camp in Big Bear
Deposit? $65 Reserves Your Spot

There are 3 different prices for this trip depending on whether your student wants to ski/snowboard on Saturday. If your student does want to hit the slopes, there are prices depending on whether your student needs gear rental or not.

Price Breakdown:

$195 (Snow Trip – NO SLOPES)
$320 (Snow Trip + Lift Ticket)
$367 (Snow Trip + Lift Ticket + Gear Rental)

We DO NOT offer financial assistance for the Snow Trip, but we do have fundraising opportunities available. If cost is an issue, please reach out and we will help you fundraise! The earlier you reach out, the more time you will have to raise funds. Check out the price breakdown below to see which package your student needs.

Sold Out

Riptide Winter Retreat

wpengine — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:15:39 +0000

Riptide Winter Retreat 2022

Riptide’s Winter Retreat is will be here before you know it. Retreats give students an opportunity to disconnect from their regular routines and spend a weekend with their friends and LifeGroup leaders focusing on their relationship with God and each other while having a ton of fun along the way.

Camp Palomar has the following fun activities: Zip-lines, Paintball, Field Games, Archery, Low Ropes Course, Shooting Range, and more!

Here are the details for Winter Retreat:

Who? 6-8 Graders
When? January 14-16
Where? Palomar Christian Conference Center
Cost? $150 (Optional +$20 for paintball)
Deposit? $50

We DO NOT offer financial assistance for Winter Retreat, HOWEVER we do have fundraising opportunities available. If cost is an issue, please reach out and we will help you fundraise! The earlier you reach out, the more time you have ro raise funds!

Registration for Winter Retreat is required! You can register your MS student at the link below.

Women’s Christmas Tea

Journey Community Church — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 23:20:00 +0000

Christmas Tea 2025

December 2nd

Jingle, mingle, shop, and sip.Join us for festive treats, raffles, carols, and a joyful celebration of Jesus’ birth.

Doors open at 6PM
Program 6:15-8:00PM

Ticket price : $30

Halloween

Journey Community Church — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:43:12 +0000

Sunday, OCtober 30

Halloween After Party

Halloween After Party
Sunday, October 30
Under the tent

On Halloween come dressed in your favorite movie character or (not scary) costume and join us after services.

Parents make sure to pickup your kids after service and then join us under the tent for a costume contest, face painting, balloon animals, photo booth, games, prizes and crafts.

Costume contest categories include best child costume, best family theme, and best individual adult.

Plaza Cafe will be open and selling lunch and coffee drinks.

Encounter High School concession stand will be selling sodas and snacks to raise money for camps.

Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to help setup, run games, crafts, sell concessions and help tear down.

volunteer

LATE DAY GAME DAY (JOURNEY STUDENTS EVENT)

wpengine — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 23:09:32 +0000

Late Day Game Day ($10)

We’ve all watched the late-night talk shows and game shows where guests are asked to participate in outrageous challenges or games. But what if everyone could get in on the game! That’s what Late Day Game Day is all about! We’re giving everyone a chance to be in the games, to be on the show, and to play the games we usually only get to see other people attempt.

There will be tons of…

Games
Competitions
Food
Fun

Both MS and HS will be their own Late Day Game Day on separate dates.

Riptide (MS) October 16 | 3-7 PM
Encounter (HS) October 30 | 3-7 PM

MS Registration

HS Registration

Men’s Retreat

Journey Community Church — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

MEN’S RETREAT

Friday, November 4 – Sunday, November 6
Ocotillo Wells at Mobiland RV Park

Join us for an awesome weekend!

Join us for our upcoming retreat in the desert from Friday, Nov. 4 – Nov. 6 in Ocotillo Wells at Mobiland RV. Bring a tent or your RV and get away for a lot of fun with other Journey men while doing things like hiking, corn hole tournament, camp fires, etc! Guest speaker Terry Kohlenberg will be teaching on how to walk steadfast in today’s world. All food included and showers and bathrooms available.

Bring a tent or your RV
Staying in a safe RV/tent camping park
All food included
Showers and rest rooms available
Terry Kohlenberg will teach on walking steadfast in today’s world
Camp fires each night
Corn hole tournament
Hiking and other activities
Sun rise communion in the desert

Location: Ocotillo Wells at Mobiland RV Park

Cost: $100

Check in is at 7 pm (Friday) and concluding at 10 am (Sunday).

If you have any questions, please contact Victor Mosso at (619) 890-8889

Space is limited, Sign up today!

Plaza Cafe

Journey Community Church — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 23:07:00 +0000

Plaza Cafe features an espresso bar & a quick bite food menu open during our weekend services.

HOURS
Fridays 5:30 – 6:45 pm (temporarily closed on Fridays)
Sundays 8:15 am –11:15 am

COFFEE
Our friendly baristas use locally roasted Canteen Coffee beans to brew delicious espresso drinks. Prices range from $2.50-$4.75

FOOD
Arrive hungry and have your tummy filled.
Sunday donuts, pastries and hot breakfast bites $1.75 – $5.00

SPECIALS
Visit us for seasonal specials, such as fruit smoothies, blended mochas, seasonal lattes, and snacks. $2.00 – $4.50

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Plaza Cafe Giftcards

Looking for a unique way to say Thanks, Celebrate a friend, spread some cheer, or just a fun way to treat yourself at the cafe? Purchase a Plaza giftcard in the cafe!

We also have Plaza Cafe e-giftcards online. Purchase online today and we’ll do the rest. After purchase, the e-giftcard will be delivered via email to your person of choice to be used for food or drinks at Plaza Cafe.

Shop Now

The Plaza Cafe is Seeking Friendly Volunteers!

Do you love coffee and serving with a smile?

If so, Plaza Cafe is the place for you. Our in-house coffee bar is open with a new menu and food service and we would love to welcome you to our volunteer team.

Volunteering in Plaza Cafe is a great opportunity for you to meet people in a fun, relaxed, and friendly setting. ALL training to become a barista or cashier is provided and you can sip on Free Lattes during your shift! Email us at plazacafe@journeycom.org

Hope for the Homeless

Journey Community Church — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:26:13 +0000

volunteer opportunity

Hope for the homeless

More Info

Hope for the Homeless

Journey has been serving the homeless of San Diego since 2003.

Want to join in? Meet at the Journey Food Bank on Fridays at 2:30 pm to make 600 PB&J sandwiches and/or at 5:30 pm to carpool to take food and water to downtown SD and hang out with our friends. We get back before 9 pm.

You can show up and just prepare sandwiches or just join us for our time downtown. We’d love to have you join us for either or both. You’ll find your fellow volunteers to be friendly and helpful and your time with the homeless to be eye-opening. If you have questions, please contact Becka Montoya.

MORE INFO

Volunteer with Guest Services

Journey Community Church — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:24:15 +0000

volunteer opportunity

Guest Services

Guest Services Volunteers Needed

Our warm and welcoming Guest Services team is looking for volunteers! We want everyone who steps onto the Journey campus to experience the love and invitation of God even before they enter our worship center. If you’d like to join the effort, let us know!

Contact Brian

Student LifeGroups

Journey Community Church — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:22:00 +0000

SMALL GROUPS

August 27 2025 – May 27 2026

Small Groups meet weekly on Wednesday nights during the school year from 6:30-8:30 pm on Journey’s campus.

Dinner served at 6:30 pm for $5

Small Groups are a place for students to be themselves. A place to wrestle with big questions like “who am I?” A safe place for students to discover their identity can be found in God, as a child of God. Small Groups provides a fun, interactive environment for all students. The Small Group communities give students a chance to make connections with other students their age and each group is led by a faithful, caring Small Group Leader, who wants to see each student grow closer to God as they navigate the adolescent years.

To sign your student up, click the link below that applies for your student(s) age group. You can also just show up, and we’ll just sign you up in person.

Riptide (6-8 grade)

Encounter (9-12 grade)

Update on Ed

Journey Community Church — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:49:58 +0000

WELCOME

For the time being, we will be using this page to post updates and prayer requests for Pastor Ed. As many of you know, Pastor Ed contracted Covid and since his status is constantly changing we thought this would be the best way to provide updates as they come. We love you, Journey Church, and we want to thank you for walking alongside Ed and his family during this time.

Ed would love to connect with you all down the road, but right now communication is a little challenging so we suggest that you wait until Ed is better to try to contact him.

Please check back for updated information.

UPDATE 8/26/21 PM

Ed was cleared to go home with NO oxygen delivery system and was discharged from the hospital this evening!

UPDATE 8/26/21 AM

We are expecting and praying for discharge from the hospital today!

Please be praying that Ed passes all of his oxygenation tests, and has no need for an oxygen device at home.

UPDATE 8/25/21

Ed’s condition is continuing to improve!
•Inflammation has been dropping
• Oxygen concentration has been turned down at a steady pace and his breathing device got changed out to one with a lower capacity. This is a big step towards coming home!
We are hoping he gets to go home very soon. Please continue to pray!

UPDATE 8/22/21 2:30pm

Ed’s oxygen levels have remained good Sunday. Yeah!
Pray that the inflammation in his lungs goes down
Currently he is being given 35% oxygen. That needs to get down to 5% for Ed to leave the hospital.
Nobles say they are overwhelmed with the prayers from everyone. So thankful. Keep the heat on those prayers for healing!
Gift from God. A former student from Ed’s youth group in Fresno is now a doctor at Ed’s hospital and has come by to check in on Ed and pray with him.
Below is a note from Linda.

(From Linda) There’s so much I could say about this past 3 weeks and in particular the days since Thursday.

In a moment in time when we’ve all been building walls that have separated us in relationship, I am so blown away and grateful to all of those who have reached through the walls to love and support us.
I’ve been in such a state of trauma and shock for the past three days. I was unable to find faith. But so many of you have insisted on faith and God’s intervention until I could finally grab hold and join you.
It’s hard to ever understand someone else’s experience- but now I’ve experienced in full measure the terrible cruelty of dropping your loved one off at the hospital and being separated from him in the most dire moments of life (yes- worse than Ed’s heart experience by far because of this.)
I am so convinced that your prayers have brought the break throughs when the doctor encouraged me not to hope.
In spite of the circumstances in the hospital, God could not be stopped. He brought people to step in and do the work that the doctor would not do, that I could not do (because I wasn’t allowed in) and that I never expected. I am so grateful to those persons who felt called and were enabled to step in, advocate for Ed and speak hope and faith into Ed (and to me).

So thank you thank you thank you to those who are praying with us! You have unleashed God’s power in this terrible moment!
Please do NOT stop! We still have a ways to go!

UPDATE 8/21/21 8:00pm

Here is some good news…Ed is doing really well today!! AND, his oxygen levels are remaining stable!! He’s made progress which is moving in the right direction.
As a special gift from God, a doctor who knows Ed was found in the hospital. He was able to visit with Ed this morning to encourage him and the doctor came away with a positive report about Ed’s progress.
Covid is being defeated in Ed’s body thanks to the many many many prayers going out on his behalf.
There’s still a way to go, so keep praying!
Thank you!

UPDATE 8/21/21 12:30pm

There are some praises as well as continued prayer needed.
The treatment Ed received yesterday was helpful. His oxygen levels were down to 80, but the treatment turned them around to 94 by 6:00pm on Friday.
Oxygen remained good overnight and into Saturday morning. This is very encouraging!
The doctors say he’s not out of danger as COVID is unpredictable. Please continue to pray for Ed’s complete healing.
The next update is expected Sat evening

Update 8/20/21:

Pastor Ed has been admitted into the hospital for Covid and respiratory issues. Please pray for healing and peace.

We know many of you may want to reach out directly to Ed and Linda right now but we ask you to refrain until further notice. Thank you for your prayers and support Journey family!

The Giving Tree

Journey Community Church — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0000

H.I.S Ministries Tecate

The Giving Tree

November 19 & 21

Christmas In Tecate

The Giving Tree is a one-time sponsorship of a child from H.I.S. Ministries, a Day-Care facility in Cerro Azul, a third-world community 8 miles south of Tecate.

The cost of sponsoring a child from the Giving Tree is $30. Your donation will provide a gift for the child and food for the family.

To participate, visit The Giving Tree in the lobby of the Worship Center before or after services on Friday, November 19 or Sunday, November 21.

One weekend only, grab a picture ornament or two off of the tree in the lobby and send that child a Christmas present through your donation to H.I.S. Ministries. This will be the only present that most of the children receive and is a special way to send the love of Jesus at Christmas.

Please contact jim@hisministries.org with questions.

San Diego Bloodmobile

Journey Community Church — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:39:00 +0000

serving our community

San Diego Blood Mobile

The next Blood Drive is:

Sunday, April 19th
8 am – 1:30 pm

Reserve an appointment online today.
Limited walk-up appointments will also be available at the bus.

We are hosting our 77th Blood Drive at Journey!

That’s right, over the past 23 years, Journey has hosted 76 blood drives, collected 1,916 units and touched the lives of 5,748 people!

make an appointment

Donate and you’ll receive a free t-shirt and a donut*.

You can make a huge difference in someone’s life and you’ll also get a free donut in Plaza Cafe*. Make an appointment online to donate anytime between 8am – 1:30pm. Limited walk-up appointments will also be available at the bus. San Diego Blood Bank is also giving out a free Tee!

*Show proof of your donor appointment in Plaza Cafe for a free donut. Same day only. Plaza Cafe closes at 11:30am, we recommend claiming your donut before your appointment time.

(Currently all blood types are in short supply)

There is a face behind every blood donation.

All blood donations from our January blood drive will benefit Colton: Colton Pursglove was diagnosed with Very High Risk B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at 14 months old, on Dec 10, 2020. Colton has needed well over 50 blood transfusions, and has been in chemotherapy treatment since his diagnosis.

Colton is now 3 years old and unfortunately in January 2023, he relapsed, so he needed to restart intensive treatments and this summer he underwent a stem cell transplant. In Oct. of 2023, they discovered new bone marrow Leukemia and his is awaiting another treatment plan.

To donate in honor of Colton, use code: CP20

Donate in honor of one of our amazing Journey kids —Greyson! 9 year old Greyson was born with a congenital heart defect and at just a day and a half old he underwent his first open heart surgery. He had his second open heart surgery at six months old and his third at three years old. He has received several blood transfusions and may require more in the future. Greyson is a happy, energetic little man of God. He loves riding his bike and playing with his two sisters.

Week of Prayer

Journey Community Church — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:18:00 +0000

Week of Prayer

August 27 – September 2

Week of Prayer is a chance we get to lean into our value of prayer in a special way. It has two main parts: 24/7 Prayer and Nights of Prayer

24/7 Prayer allows us the opportunity to sign up for an individual hour of prayer. Every hour of the week will be covered in prayer by Journey people!

We will also have nights of special prayer and worship activities during the week, these dates are TBA.

24/7 Prayer & Fasting

August 27 – Sptember 2

Throughout the week, we want someone praying during every hour of the day. This is an individual time of prayer by yourself at home or your office. To sign up for an hour to pray or a day to fast, click the sign up link below. You can sign up for any day/time you wish. Help us fill each hour by checking our Virtual Prayer Wall to see which spots are still open.

Virtual Prayer wall

Downloadable tools to help walk you through the hour of prayer or time of fasting.

Hour of Prayer Guide

Fasting Guide

School Supplies Drive

Journey Community Church — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:20:00 +0000

Journey Serves

School Supplies Drive (15th Annual)

Download our shopping list and place donations in a collection bin on campus or purchase supplies on our Amazon Wish List and the supplies are shipped directly to Journey.

Donations accepted on campus June 27 – Aug 3rd. Thank you!

Download Shopping List

Amazon Wish List

Caring For Our Students | Supporting Our Teachers | Helping Our Schools

Journey Loves Its Teachers!

It’s well known that teachers often end up covering a significant part of their classroom needs out of their own pocket on school supplies each year. Many teachers also purchase supplies for students that show up empty handed; this includes student backpacks. Knowing this, for the 15th year, Journey is coordinating a school supply drive to benefit teachers and students at Journey’s 4 local partner schools – San Miguel Elementary School (Lemon Grove); Bancroft Elementary School (Spring Valley); Monte Vista High School (Spring Valley); and La Mesa Arts Academy.

You can help! In addition to donating school supplies from the shopping list or Amazon, you can also shop there are also plenty of opportunities to volunteer towards this effort!

Donations Drop Off
Collection bins will be located at the following locations:

Journey Office (The Den)
Tuesday- Friday from 9am-5pm

Twice Treasured Thrift Store
Tuesday- Saturday from10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-2pm

Main Lobby
Friday at 6:30pm-8pm & Sunday 9am-12:30pm
(during weekend services)

Volunteer Opportunities

Help us Sort and Deliver!

We need some extra hands with sorting school supplies and delivery.

Details:

Sorting:

Tuesday, August 5th
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: TBD
All Ages are welcome.

Delivery Drivers & Loaders:

We need loaders and drivers with trucks or SUV’s to help deliver supplies to schools.

August 5th & 6th
Time and Location: TBD
(approx 3 hour commitment)

If you are interested in volunteering, let us know by clicking above.

Thank you for your help in loving our teachers!

Young Adult Community

Journey Community Church — Fri, 21 May 2021 22:14:36 +0000

get connected

Young Adults Community

Instagram

Join our new Young Adults Community

If you are married, single, parenting or not, and between the ages of 20-30, our community is for you!

Young Adult Small Groups

YA Co-ed, Tuesday 7 pm, La Mesa

YA Co-ed, Thursdays 7 pm, La Mesa

YA Men, Every other Tuesday 7 pm, La Mesa

YA Women, Every other Tuesday 7 pm, La Mesa

Interested in a Young Adult small group? Get in touch for more information!

Morgan Mitchell
College & Young Adult Pastor
Email Morgan

Contact Morgan

Volunteer Opportunities

Journey Community Church — Mon, 17 May 2021 18:05:13 +0000

Volunteer Opportunities

AT JOURNEY

Hope for the Homeless — Join us to make 600 PB&J sandwiches, then drive to downtown SD to hand out food and hang out with our homeless friends. Every Friday at 5 pm at the Food Bank. hopeforthehomeless@journeycom.org

Journey Food Bank — Volunteer to serve at one of our weekly food distributions: 1st Thursday at 6 pm; 2nd Friday at 9 am; 3rd Saturday at 8:30 am; 4th Thursday at 6 pm. Show up an hour before the listed time to help out! foodbank@journeycom.org

Twice Treasured Thrift Store — Volunteers are needed for shifts Wednesday through Saturday. Stop by the store to complete an application or email the store manager nanette@journeycom.org.

Journey Kids — We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and fun people to help lead our kids towards Jesus. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have a great time! All three weekend services from nursery through 4th grade are available. More info: journeycommunitychurch.com/kids-volunteers

Summer Fun Camp La Mesa — July 11 (training) – July 16. Want to help kids experience the best week of their year?!
More info: journeycommunitychurch.com/SFC

Guest Services — Join our team! Greeters, Ushers & Welcome Table working together to make everyone feel welcome, comfortable and connected at Journey. bmeyers@journeycom.org

Plaza Cafe — Love coffee and serving with a smile? ALL training is provided and includes free lattes during your shift! Friday nights or Sunday services. plazacafe@journeycom.org

Prayer Team — Pray for those who come forward for prayer at the end of weekend services. jalford@journeycom.org

AT PARTNER SCHOOLS

Sign up to get on our interest list for any of the following opportunities!

Teacher Supplies — Each year we support our teachers by collecting donations and purchasing school supplies to help get them through the year. We need your help to sort and deliver supplies. Sign up to help us this August.

Projects at JCC Partner Schools — We’ve painted school buildings inside and out, built school gardens, and donated a wheelchair to a student in need. Sign up to get on our interest list for future projects.

Helping 3rd Graders Read — Studies have shown that children who cannot read at grade level by the start of fourth grade are four times less likely to graduate on time.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Sign up to get on our interest list for any of the following opportunities!

The 29:Eleven Maternity Home provides housing and supportive services to women during pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Volunteer opportunities include serving the mothers and babies by leading groups/classes, doing house/yard work, and helping with childcare.

Safe Routes to School is an effort designed to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school.

The Rides4Neighbors program offers a safe, reliable, personalized transportation to adults over 60, or disabled adults, who cannot drive.

Graffiti Control — Work with the City to identify graffiti spots and create or join a team to address them.

City of La Mesa Park Appreciation Day — Join other volunteers in cleaning, painting and improving La Mesa’s many parks. Arrange for your family, friends or small group to participate this year on November 6.

Heaven’s Windows Child Nutrition Program provides nutritional meals and snacks to children in areas where there are 50% or more of children eligible for free or reduced school lunch. Volunteers help with set up, clean up, and distribution.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Ideas for ways to serve in your own neighborhood. What other ideas can you come up with?

• Bake cookies for your neighbor
• Say “hello” or wave each time you see your neighbors
• Bring dinner to a neighbor who is ill or who just had a new baby
• Write a friendly message or draw a happy picture on your neighbor’s sidewalk using chalk
• Bring in your neighbor’s trash can or offer to wash their car
• Leave a bottle of bubbles, a coloring book, or flowers on your neighbor’s doorstep
• Ask an elderly neighbor if there is a chore that you can help them with
• Offer to walk your neighbor’s dog
• Offer to play with your neighbor’s kids for an afternoon
• Go door to door collecting food contributions for the Journey Food Bank
• Other ideas: ________________________

We would love to see some of your acts of service! If you jump into one of the many volunteer opportunities listed, snap a photo and tag #thepowerofserving and @journey_church (IG) or @journeycc (FB).

All-Church Baptism

Journey Community Church — Sun, 16 May 2021 00:10:00 +0000

celebrating new life

All-Church Baptism

May 3, 2026

1-3pm at Crown Point North

I want to get Baptized!

Our All-Church Baptism happens twice a year — and it’s for everyone! Whether you are getting baptized or not, you are invited to take part in this great celebration of new life and community.

The next Baptism is on Sunday, May 3!

You are invited to take part in this great celebration of new life and community! Head down to Crown Point after the second service, find our checkin booth and join us for free lunch and family fun. Following lunch, join us for a time of worship and prayer as we lead into baptisms. Bring your own chair, shade and, yard games, as desired.

– We’ll be grilling up hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers; served for free, along with all the condiments and fresh salads.

– We have lawn games, corn hole, and sand play – fun for All Ages to enjoy.

– Our Middle School and High School Students will be selling sodas, chips, cookies and candy to raise funds for student camps.

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View Baptism Photos

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Volunteer at Baptisms

Getting Baptized

We’re excited that you are interested in getting baptized! We’re sure you have some questions and we’d like the chance to get to know you a little better.

Please check out the following 4 next steps in order to get you prepared for your Baptism.

Watch our Baptism Information Video

Lead Pastor Ed Noble will go over the significance of Baptism and what it means for you.

Fill out the Registration Form

Read through and fill out the Baptism Registration information. If you have any questions, you can ask them at an orientation meeting.

Registration Form

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Attend a Baptism Orientation

Attend a brief orientation immediately following a weekend service (beginning 3 weeks before the next baptism) in the risers inside the main auditorium.

Watch our Baptism FAQ Video

Watch this video for answers to frequently asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out the video below for answers to the following questions:
Why do we Baptize at the beach?
How old should I be when I get Baptized?
Why don’t we sprinkle or pour?
I’ve been Baptized before, can I or should I be baptized again?

If have additional questions about baptism, contact us at baptism@journeycom.org

"Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name."

Acts 22:16

"Blessed is the one whose sins are forgiven. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit."

Psalms 32:1-2

"Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life."

Romans 6:4

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Matthew 28:19-20

Healing & Prophetic Class

Journey Community Church — Wed, 12 May 2021 22:37:22 +0000

Pathway Class

Healing & Prophetic Class

Fridays, Oct. 22 – Dec. 10 • 6 – 8 pm • Plaza Room
Facilitated by John Alford

This 7-week class will equip you to pray for the sick and share life-giving Encouraging God Words in a natural, down to earth way. We’ll dig into scripture as well as learn practical “how-to’s.” (Note that because of Transformation Weekend, we will meet on Thursday, Nov. 4 instead of Friday, Nov. 5.) Sign up at the link.

Staff Directory

Journey Community Church — Mon, 10 May 2021 20:04:25 +0000

Staff Directory

Generations

Admin + Finance

Adult Ministries

Facilities

Thrift Store

Weekend Team

Pastors & Executive Team

Ed Noble
Lead Pastor

Nolan Lee
Creative Arts & Executive Pastor

Chris Ward
Connections, Young Families, and Communications Pastor

Morgan Mitchell
College/Young Adult & Small Groups Pastor

John Alford
Global Ministries &
Prayer Pastor

Bob Nelson
Operations Pastor

Linda Noble
Ministries Director

Abby Shrestha
Care Ministries Director

Becka Montoya
Local Impact Director/
Office & Major Events Manager

Generations Ministries

Rebecca Smith
Journey Kids Director &
Early Elementary Lead

Kinder – 2nd Grade

Kristle Gallegos
Generations Administrative Assistant

Sedona Williams
Upper Elementary Lead

3rd – 5th Grade

Amanda Mulligan
Generations Associate

Little Ones Lead: Ages 0 – 5
Riptide Lead: Grades 6 – 8

Weekend Experience Team

Spencer Plante
Music Director

Noah Morrison
Technical Director

Adult Campus Ministries

Krista Young
Pathway Coordinator

Administration & Finance

Ami Fiskewold
Executive Assistant to
Ed Noble and Nolan Lee

Kathie McNab
Front Office Coordinator

Sharon Predika
Executive Assistant / Database Administrator

Twice Treasured Thrift Store

Michelle Looney
Thrift Store Manager

Katie Schendel
Assistant Manager

Jennifer Maasch
Backroom Manager

Facilities

Matt Nelson
Facilities Manager

Jeff White
Facilities

Tommy Patrick
Facilities

Edge 56 Summer Camp: July 26 – 30

Journey Community Church — Sat, 01 May 2021 00:05:41 +0000

Edge 56 Summer Camp

Edge 56 Info

SOLD OUT

Edge 56: Summer at Camp Pondo
July 26 – 30

Be encouraged and challenged thorough amazing teaching, community, worship and epic free time!

Need financial assistance? Apply for a partial scholarship or payment plan (click here).

WAITLIST

Make a Payment

Riptide MS Summer Camp: June 28 – July 2

wpengine — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:48:27 +0000

RIPTIDE CIY MIX (JUNE 28 - JULY 2)

CIY MIX is an incredible 5-day event specifically designed for 7th & 8th grades. It is intentionally crafted in ways that will engage middle school students through tactil, interactive, and fun activities coupled with Bible-based teaching and small group interaction.

MIX is a summer camp, conference-style event that understands middle school students are in need of their own faith-experience. This age group is at a unique time in their lives – they’re growing and learning differently than any other age group. They’re still young enough to need to play, but old enough to start developing some core values that will stay with them the rest of their lives.

For this reason, MIX isn’t designed for high school students, or for preteens. It’s specifically designed for 7th & 8th grade students – it’s their chance to be exactly who they are: to play, listen, and learn as themselves.

It’s also created for adult leaders to build relationships with students that will last long after the MIX experience. At MIX, your students will come to understand their identity in God’s Kingdom, and be challenged to embrace the Kingdom work He has prepared for them.

EVENT DETAILS:

Dates: June 28 – July 2

Times: Check-in – June 28 @ 12 PM // Pick-up – July 2 between 10-11 AM

Location: Biola University in Mirada, CA

Price: $400 (Includes event cost, food, transportation, and t-shirt)

***Financial Assistance is available to anyone who needs it. We have fundraising opportunities, payment plans and even scholarships available. If you would like financial assistance, please email Leon at leon@journeycom.org ***

Deposit: $50 non-refundable deposit due by June 2

Click Here To Register

High School Summer Camp: June 13 – 18

Journey Community Church — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:43:28 +0000

Summer Camp

Encounter: High School

Encounter Info

SOLD OUT

June 13-18th at Forest home

PRICE: $400

Price includes lodging, food, and transportation.

$50 non-refundable deposit is required to save a spot.

Need financial assistance? Apply for a partial scholarship or payment plan (click here).

Wait List

Join the Prayer Team

Journey Community Church — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:04:35 +0000

volunteer opportunity

Prayer Team

Join the Prayer Team!

Interested in joining the After Service Prayer Team? Join us for a lunch and team meeting.

Prayer Team Meeting: Sunday, August 22 at 12:30 pm in the Plaza Room. Register >

If you have questions, please contact Prayer Pastor, John Alford below.

School

Journey Community Church — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:47:21 +0000

Journey Christian School is opening this Fall for the 2024-2025 year. Student Enrollment is now open for grades TK-5th! Reserve your spot today as spaces are limited! Employment Opportunities Available as well!

Join us for a virtual tour with our School Director, Ryan Carpenter!

OUR VISION

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our mission is to partner with parents in order to encourage our students to access the depth of life “with God” through Jesus Christ. Journey Christian School pursues this by training our students to impact the world for Jesus by providing a quality liberal arts education taught from a biblical worldview by gifted Christian educators.

Tuition: $4950 spread over 11 monthly payments OR $4700 if Paid In Full, plus a $400 registration fee. Upon registration, the first payment of $850 is due ($400 registration plus the first monthly payment of $450).

CALENDAR/CURRICULUM:

August 20th-May 29th. Mondays and Fridays students work from home and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at school roughly 8:15am-2:30pm. Journey Christian School will be using the BJU Press curriculum.

STUDENT APPLICATION

Meet the Journey Christian School Staff

Ryan Carpenter

Director

Ryan comes to Journey Christian School with over 14 years experience in education. He holds multiple credentials, has a masters degree in education, has taught several years in middle and high school, and has been the Dean of students. He is passionate about creating a safe learning environment, supporting faculty and staff, guiding students to seek God’s will in their lives through a Biblical Worldview, and to support individual academic, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Andee Aceves

Teacher

Andee has taught 2nd and 3rd grade for 26 years and is excited to serve as a teacher in Journey Christian School. She has been recognized as a San Diego County and California State Teacher of the Year and looks forward to providing a rigorous academic education that is saturated in a Christ-centered worldview.

Amber Walker

Teacher

Amber graduated from Cal State Northridge with a B.A. in Liberal Arts. She received her multiple subject teaching credential and Masters in Teaching and Learning from Brandman University. Amber is a San Diego native from East County that has spent the past 9 years teaching 1st and 2nd grades in the mountains. She has been married for 12 years and has two beautiful daughters. She believes that teaching is more than just lesson plans. It’s about building relationships and having the gift to impact students spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. She is excited to start a new adventure teaching at Journey Christian School.

Camille Coombes

Teacher

Camille is an experienced teacher with over 10 years of teaching K-12 students. She holds a degree in Child Development and a Bachelor’s in Special Education. Her passion lies in creating memorable and fun learning environments for all children. She is dedicated to nurturing and inspiring young minds within our Christian community.

Carla Livolsi

Office Manager

Carla Livolsi is the School Office Manager at Journey Christian School. She serves at supporting the Director, staff, students, and families. She values spending quality time with her husband, 2 children, and 4 grandchildren.

Stations of the Cross

Journey Community Church — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Stations of the Cross

Sunday, March 21 – Easter Sunday, April 4

Our Virtual Stations of the Cross experience will take you on a journey following the footsteps of Christ, and will immerse us as a community in the biblical account of the last hours and days of Jesus’ life. Take a few minutes each day to watch a short video and to respond and reflect. Connect with Jesus and prepare your heart as we head into Good Friday and Easter.

There are several ways to follow along as we go through the Stations — View the daily station video while following along with the daily reflection booklet; use the booklet on its own; or view the video on its own.

Bookmark this page to view the daily videos or follow along in the Journey App.

Download Journey App

Download Reflection Booklet

Sunday, March 21 – Sunday, April 4

We will visit one station each day as we approach Easter. Station 1, Day 1 will begin Sunday, March 21 and Station 15 will take us to Easter morning. This experience is appropriate for small groups and/or families to enjoy together as well.

Each day:

Gather any supplies needed. (We will note the supplies needed at the beginning of the video for each station)
Watch and engage with the video for the day.
Spend some time working through the reflection booklet. Download a digital copy here.

Check out the stations below.

Easter at Journey | Good Friday

Journey Community Church — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:12:00 +0000

Join us for Easter weekend!

APRIL 3, 4 and 5th

We want to remember, reflect and celebrate together.

We hope you can join us for both a Good Friday service and an Easter service.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE:
APRIL 3 at 6:30 pm

A reflective service remembering Jesus’
death on the cross.

also available via LIVESTREAM

EASTER SERVICES:
Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 pm
Sunday, April 5 at 9 am & 11 am

A celebration of the hope and joy that Jesus’
resurrection brings us all!
LIVESTREAM: Sunday 9 AM + On Demand

Reception celebration immediately following each Easter service
Awesome kids programs at all services

Volunteer

Spiritual Practices Retreat

Journey Community Church — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:00:15 +0000

Spiritual practices retreat

Finding JOY that Lifts Us Up

Saturday, May 15 from 9:30 am – 4 pm
Plaza Room

God is with us, right here, right now. He hears our praises, as well as our cries for help. When we place our faith and trust in him, our minds and hearts are free to experience greater joy. If the cares of this world are burdening you, learn to let them go, handing each one to God. Leave your worries in God’s capable hands.

Then rejoice! Look into his face. Receive his unending love, and allow his unfathomable joy to flow to you and through you to others.

Please join us for a contemplative retreat where we will experience his joy through worship, as well as other spiritual practices that free our hearts to experience more of him.

We will socially distance according to relevant, current guidelines.

Bunny Hop Trail

Journey Community Church — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:53:32 +0000

Journey Kids invites you to Bunny Hop Trail!

Saturday, March 28
3 – 5 pm

Journey Community Church

Hop on over to our Bunny Hop Trail where kids will gather lots of goodies along the way!

• Snap a picture with the Easter Bunny

• FREE but registration is required

The Bunny Hop Trail is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the Easter season with our community! Join us as we hop from station to station gathering treats, goodies and crafts along the way. The Easter Bunny will be out and about, ready to snap a picture with your family. Register your family at

Volunteer Opportunities

We needs lots of VOLUNTEERS to make this event possible!

If you would like to help set up, host a goody station table, or help clean up, we would love to have you.

Table hosts are provided a 6ft table and a basket full of goodies to pass out. All you need to do is decorate it in a bit of spring or Easter flair. Table set up takes place from 1-2:30 pm and hosts pass out goodies from 3-5pm. Table Hosts are entered to win PRIZES!

Chris Gore Healing Workshop

Journey Community Church — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 01:05:10 +0000

Saturday, October 16

Chris Gore Healing Workshop

Healing Workshop
Saturday, October 16
8:15 am – 12:30 pm
Plaza Room
Cost: $5

Have you ever wished you could get some direction and clarity on praying for healing?

Join us for the Chris Gore Healing Workshop on Saturday, October 16 from 8:15 am – 12:30 pm.

Chris is a great friend of Journey and leads one of the largest healing prayer teams in the country. In the workshop, you will experience connection to the heart of the Father and learn to pray for healing in a down to earth way.

If you’ve attended before, each workshop is unique and different.

Cost: $5
Childcare is available, must pre-register.
Please arrive at 8:15 am for check in. Workshop starts at 8:30am.

90 Day Challenge

Journey Community Church — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:05:36 +0000

90-Day Challenge

Sign up to take the 90-day challenge — Commit to giving for the next 90 days and keep track of how God moves in your life. We’ll send you next steps and some encouragement along the way!

start the 90-day challenge

Let us know how it goes

Financial Peace

Journey Community Church — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 19:58:00 +0000

Financial Peace University
Fridays at 6:30 – 8 pm
Side Room
January 28 – March 25, 2022
9-weeks

Leave Your Money Stress Behind

Are you ready to take control of your money? Financial Peace University (FPU) is a nine-lesson course designed to help you build a budget, dump debt, grow your wealth, and leave money stress behind! Each lesson, taught by Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts, is based on biblical wisdom and common sense. In your FPU group, you’ll be motivated and encouraged by others just like you! When you sign up for FPU, you’ll get your member workbook and one free year of Financial Peace Membership, with access to exclusive online tools to help you on your journey.

Contact the facilitator if you have any additional questions.

Sign up and join us by Feb. 4

Riptide Staytreat

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March 5-6

One of the things we have missed the most during the pandemic has been our camps and retreats. So, since COVID-19 has taken away our ability to retreat, we’re doing a Staytreat!

Riptide Staytreat will be an incredible 2-day event this March for junior highers and their LifeGroups. Not only will be chock-full of fun games and activities, but it will give students a chance to slow down and focus on their relationship with God through impactful worship, engaging teaching, and small group discussions throughout the weekend.

Since we’re doing a Staytreat outdoors on Journey’s campus, it creates a safer environment during the COVID-19 pandemic by eliminating the complications of transportation and sleeping arrangements.

It will be a weekend you won’t want to miss out on. Any current 7th & 8th grade students are welcome to join us. To sign up, just click the link below!

Cost: $30 per student (Payment covers 3 meals and a t-shirt)

End of Year Gift

Journey Community Church — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:08:46 +0000

End-of-Year Gift

Help continue to impact our community with a End-of-Year Gift!

Designate “End of Year Gift” by selecting it in the dropdown menu
(or in the Journey app, write “End of Year Gift” in the Memo section.)

Give a Gift

As we wrap up this year, we are extremely grateful for your generosity. We have been able to reach our Journey community and our local community in amazing ways! A bunny hop trail Easter event was a fun way to meet the community. We continued our regular Food Bank distributions, plus we were able to provide over 300 Thanksgiving dinners for the community and Journey families. And, we continue to reach our kids, students and adults through church and life groups on a weekly basis.

We are launching our end-of-year giving campaign so that we may continue to care for our community. Our goal is to raise $150,000 with with three goals in mind:

To bless children in the Middle East this Christmas,
To bless our family at New Birth Kingdom Covenant,
and to build our church budget.

Your gift will help us continue to reach our community in impactful and life-giving ways.

Designate “End of Year Gift” by selecting it in the dropdown menu or in the Journey app, write “End of Year Gift” in the Memo section.

Give a Gift

Let It Glow Christmas Party

wpengine — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:29:52 +0000

Wednesday, December 2 - 6:30-8:30 PM

Riptide Junior High Ministry is closing out LifeGroups for the semester with a Christmas party and, as the kids say, it’s going to be lit (well, glowing actually).

On Wednesday, December 2 from 6:30-8:30 PM we will be hosting our Let It Glow Christmas party outdoors for all 7th & 8th grade students. We are setting up backlights all over The Lot behind Riptide to make everything and everyone glow. There will be individually boxed food, games, competitions, prizes, giveaways, and a silent disco.

It’s completely free and any junior higher is invited! Dress in all white or florescent and bring a jacket because it will be a bit chilly by the end of the party!

Prayer for Our Region

Journey Community Church — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:16:13 +0000

Prayer for Our Region (November 1, 2020)

Heavenly Father, during this moment in time as “Your people called by Your name, we come together humbling ourselves and praying and seeking Your face and turning from our wicked ways.

Father our collective prayer is that You will hear from heaven, forgive our sin and heal our land. We pray that Your eyes will be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 & 15)

Father, though we see, hear and experience divisions, discord and destruction within our nation, we cling to the words of the psalmist, who reminds us in Psalm 133 of what is like when we dwell in unity.

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!

2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, Coming down upon the beard, Even Aaron’s beard,

Coming down upon the edge of his robes.

3 It is like the dew of Hermon Coming down upon the mountains of Zion;

For there the LORD commanded the blessing—life forever.”

It is in that spirit of unity, the spirit of togetherness, Father, that we approach Your throne of grace and mercy and collectively seek to seize this precious moment for good.

We seek, wisdom & understanding as we prepare to exercise the privilege of voting,

We seek, outcomes of the elections across our nation that honor You,

We seek, courage to govern well for those who are ultimately elected,

We seek, to love one another as You have loved us,

We seek, physical health, mental well-being and healing from the Coronavirus (COVID-19),

We seek, the strength to stand against the contentiousness that grips our land, We seek, to walk as peacemakers among those who feel angst and anger,

We seek, to flourish in the fruits of Your Spirit — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. (Gal 5:22-23)

Father, most certainly we seek Your will be done and not ours. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Journey Community Church – La Mesa, California

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