2025 Fall GROW Sunday School Class

Class: Behold & Believe

Teachers: Belle, Janet, Kelly

Room B207-208 from 11:10 am-12:30 pm

Class Description and Class Schedule:

https://https://store.thegospelcoalition.org/product/9781433590191/behold-and-believe-paperback/pd/444769?event=CPOF

Behold & Believe: A Bible Study on the "I AM" Statements of Jesus by Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel. Crossway. 2024.

  

Seeing is believing. If we want to know who Jesus is and why he is important to our lives, we need to take a closer look at what he said about himself. Jesus describes himself as the bread of life, the light of the world, the good shepherd, and more. His bold words invite us to behold him—and then to trust him. Whether you’ve never read the Bible, have followed Jesus for years, or find yourself somewhere in between, this 7-week Bible study from Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel explores the question, Who is Jesus? Using the “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John, readers will learn how to observe, interpret, apply, and reflect on key Bible verses about Jesus’s identity. Class discussion questions and video lessons will help women to see Jesus, trust him alone for salvation, and proclaim his goodness to others.   

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Sunday Sept 21	Behold & Believe	Overview of Gospel of John	John
Sunday, Sept 28	Behold & Believe	I Am the Bread of Life – Melissa Kruger (37 mins.)	John 6:22-59
Sunday, Oct 5	Behold & Believe	I AM the Light of the World - Jen Wilkin (50 mins.)	John 8:12-30
Sunday, Oct 12	Behold & Believe	I AM the Door- Vanessa Hawkins (42 mins.)	John 10:1-10
Sunday, Oct 19	Behold & Believe	I AM the Good Shepherd – Courtney Doctor (37 mins.)	John 10:11-18
Sunday, Oct 26	Behold & Believe	I AM the Resurrection and the Life – Nancy Guthrie (45 mins)	John 11:17-44
Sunday Nov 2	Behold & Believe	I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life – Ruth Chou Simons (37 mins.)	John 14:1-14
Sunday, Nov 9	Behold & Believe	I AM the True Vine- David Platt (48 minutes)
Sunday, Nov 16	Sharing & Prayer
Sunday, Nov 23- No Class

On behalf of the Patchwork Sisters Ministry

2025 Spring Brunch Fellowship

You are invited to our Spring Brunch Fellowship on Saturday, May 10 from 10 am- 12:30 pm @ fellowship hall We will have a time of worship and special sharing from our sister, EeLing Hodges. We will also be making Scripture Bracelets to send to Midori’s Ministry for the girls under her care in Rwanda. The bracelets will be sent together with our annual Christmas care package. Some of you may have made the bracelets during our retreat in September last year, so we will need your help with the “coaching and assembly”. If time permits, you are welcome to make a bracelet for yourself or as a gift to bless someone. All materials to make the bracelets will be provided. We would love for you to bring your favorite Brunch (Breakfast/Lunch) food to the table to share. Please invite your neighbors, friends and daughters (teens, collegians, young adults) to join us.

Questions? Contact Pam or Janet

2025 Spring GROW Class

 Spring 2025 GROW Class:  

Psalms and Prayer

Teachers: Janet Chen and Kelly Ong

Room B207-208 from 11:10 am-12:30 pm

Class Description and Class Schedule:

https://www.christianbook.com/a-journey-through-lent-community-kit/pd/444769?event=CPOF

A Journey Through Lent (Psalms Bible Study) by Timothy Keller - DVD Study  

Lent is a time in which we anticipate the victory of the light and life of Christ over the darkness of sin and death. It corresponds to Jesus' time in the wilderness. This 7-week sermon series and study guide are from select Psalms which help us in times of self-examination, difficulty, and dryness and invite us to make our hearts ready for remembering anew Jesus' death and resurrection.  Designed to supplement the DVD sermon series, A Spiritual Journey Through Lent, the first 20 class members will receive the 40-day devotional that will take you on a journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter. It begins by reminding us of the reality of our broken humanity, but as days grow brighter, brings us to experience with greater abundance the reality of God's redeeming grace.

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-studies/BibleStudy_QsaboutPrayer.pdf

 "Questions About Prayer" - A Bible study that digs deep into prayer, essential for our relationship with God. Encounter the importance of prayer and recognize hindrances to our prayer life. Find encouragement that God hears and answers your prayers, and discover how to find comfort when it seems He is not answering.

Sunday March 2	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer of Confession – Timothy Keller (38 mins.)	Psalm 32
Sunday, March 9	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer of Seeking – David Bisgrove (39 mins.)	Psalm 34
Sunday, March 16	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer of Thirst – Timothy Keller (42 mins.)	Psalm 42-43
Sunday, March 23	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer of Rest – Timothy Keller (39 mins.)	Psalm 91
Sunday, March 30	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer for the World – Timothy Keller (37 mins.)	Psalm 98
Sunday, April 6	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer for the King – Timothy Keller (41 mins)	Psalm 110
Sunday April 13	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer for Security – Timothy Keller (33 mins.)	Psalm 16
Sunday, April 20		No Class- Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 27	Questions  About Prayer	What is prayer?
Sunday, May 4	Questions About Prayer	What is the purpose of prayer?
Sunday, May 11		No Class- Mother's Day
Sunday, May 18	Questions About Prayer	Does God hear my prayers?
Sunday, May 25		No Class- Memorial Day/ Church Family Camp

On behalf of the Patchwork Sisters Ministry

2024 Fall Sunday School GROW class

Dear Patchwork Sisters, 

You are encouraged to attend GROW class from 11:10 am- 12:30 pm after worship service from Sep 8 - Nov 24. 

This fall, we will be offering an all women class (continuing our study of Saul in 1 Samuel in the spring by) studying David in 2 Samuel.. The first class will be next Sunday September 8, meeting in B207-208.

David is known as Israel's greatest king, but he was not a superhero. He had to fight many battles to establish his throne, and when he did become king, he committed murder, adultery, and brought disaster on his family.  He was a man after God's own heart. David depended on God's grace for forgiveness when he stumbled - the same grace that is available to us today.   

A copy of the study guide is encouraged, but not required. 

2024 Fall Retreat

 Dear Sisters,

We are having a Patchwork Sisters’ Retreat from September 13 – 15, 2024 at Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale AZ.

Registration starts Sunday July 21.  Please sign up in the breezeway or contact Amy Lee.

2024 Spring Brunch Fellowship

 

Dear Patchwork Sisters,

Please join us for our Patchwork Sisters’

Spring Brunch Fellowship.

Date: March 9, 2024 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Venue: GPCCC Fellowship Hall

Let’s come together for for a sweet time

of fellowship and prepare our hearts for Lent

as Sister Janet shares a devotional

with us. You are welcome to bring food to

share if you like.

Please invite your neighbors and friends to

join us. We look forward to see you! ❤️

Blessings,

Pam Bakas

on behalf of Patchwork Sisters

2024 Spring Sunday School GROW class

 

Hope to see you in class!

 

When: Sundays from 11:10 am- 12:30 pm in B207/208

Topic: 1 Samuel by John MacArthur

Teacher: Sheng Peng

Discussion Group Leaders: Belle Capel, Janet Chen, Kelly Ong, Robin Stanton 

No HW will be required for the class.  If you would like to purchase a copy of the study guide and complete the homework assignments on your own, you can purchase it via; 

$5.99 Kindle

https://www.amazon.com/Samuel-Lives-MacArthur-Bible-Studies-ebook/dp/B011JACGDS/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

$9.69 (retail $12.99)

https://www.christianbook.com/1-samuel-john-macarthur-study-guides/john-macarthur/9780718034726/pd/034726?event=ESRCG

Material:  1 Samuel: The lives of Samuel and Saul – By John MacArthur

References: 

Dale Ralph Davis. (2000). 1 Samuel: looking on the heart. Christian Focus. 

MacArthur, J. (2016). 1 Samuel the lives of Samuel and Saul. 

Thomas Nelson. J. Vernon McGee. (1997). Thru the Bible Vol. 12: History of Israel (1 and 2 Samuel). Thomas Nelson. Nielson, J. (2021). 1 Samuel: A King After God’s Own Heart, A 13-Lesson Study.

Community Outreach at Feed My Starving Children

You are invited to join Patchwork Sisters ministry at Feed My Starving Children next Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 12- 2 pm. 

# of spots reserved: 30 

- open to children, youth, collegians, and friends

Address:  1345 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85210

(Alma School & Southern, just north of 60)

Soup and Fleece Blanket Fellowship

 

Dear Patchwork Sisters,

Praise God for the cooler weather finally! 

We are so ready for “Soup and Fleece”!

Please join us for our annual Soup and

Fleece Blanket Fellowship coming up

in a few weeks.

Date: November 18, 2023 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: GPCCC Fellowship Hall

You are welcome to invite your family, friends 

and neighbors to join us for this event. 

Materials needed to make the blanket:

No-Sew Fleece kit

Fabric scissors

Blue painters tape

* We will have extra fleece kits available for those of 

you who may not have time to buy your fleece.

We will be deciding on where to donate the blankets 

this year. If you know of any non-profit organizations 

where we can donate the blankets, please let us know. 

We will take your suggestion into consideration.

You are welcome to bring food to share if

you like. Here are some suggestions:

* a pot of soup

* appetizers, finger food etc.

* desserts, pastries, cake, fruits, snacks etc.

We look forward to see more of you this year.

It will be a wonderful time of fellowship!

Thank You! ❤️

Blessings,

Pam Bakas 

on behalf of Patchwork Sisters

Card Making Fellowship & Pastor Appreciation Day

 

You are invited to a special card making fellowship on Sunday, October 8 (Pastor Appreciation Day) from 11:10 am- 12:30 pm in B207-208.  The DVD lesson on this day has been cancelled.  You are encouraged to make a card for one of our pastors or a friend in need of encouragement. Please join us even if you have not been able to attend class this quarter.  

October is considered national pastor appreciation month.  Let's shower our pastors and their families with appreciation for their faithful service:)

2023 Fall Sunday School

Fall Quarter (Sunday School) GROW Class

When: 11:10 am- 12:30 pm on Sundays starting September 3 through November 19, 2023 

Where: B207/208 

Who: Discussion Group Facilitators:  Belle Capel, Janet Chen, Kelly Ong, Robin Stanton, Tanya Tan

What: Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life - DVD Bible Study by Jennifer Rothschild (2022)

Class Description: Amos is often called "the prophet of doom", but he promoted the God-life, which is in fact the good life. Every condemnation he spoke serves to us as an invitation to "seek God and live" (Amos 5:4). Come to live an assured, faithful, chosen, humble, justly, prayerful, and hopeful life. This kind of living will bring us and others around us peace and true prosperity.

2023 Women's Breakfast

 

Women Breakfast

When: Saturday, August 26 from 10 am- 12:30 pm 

Where: Fellowship Hall, GPCCC

Theme: Coram Deo

Speakers: Maria Wong, Karen Palmer, Robin Stanton

Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 20. 

To register, contact Amy Lee

$5 registration fee (cash or Zelle to Amy)

Collegians and adult women are invited to attend. 

2023 Spring Sunday School

 

2023 Spring Sunday School

Sundays 11:10am - 12:30pm in Room B207-208

Dear Sisters

You are invited to join us at our Spring GROW class. This quarter we will be studying:

Psalms: A 12-Week Study Edited By: J.I. Packer, Lane T. Dennis

For more information please see the Sunday School page.

2023 Soup & Fleece Blanket “Galentine” Fellowship

 

 

Dear Patchwork Sisters,

 

We will be having a combined Soup & Fleece Blanket Fellowship in February.

Date: February 11, 2022 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: Fellowship Hall GPCCC

Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to join us for this event.

 

Please let Pam Bakas know if you would like to bring food to share. 

2022 Shaved Ice and Card-Making Fellowship

You are invited to our Shaved Ice and Card-Making
Fellowship on Saturday, August 27, 2022 in the
Fellowship Hall from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

Please RSVP to Pam

Please sign up for one of the items below:

Toppings for shaved ice:
(Please specify what you are bringing)
============================
Fresh cut fruits: kiwi, mango, watermelon, etc.
Canned toppings: red beans, green/black jelly,
                               Coconut jelly etc.
Canned fruits: peaches, mandarin oranges, lychees,
                         longans, jackfruit, etc.
Syrup, condensed milk etc.

Appetizers/Desserts
===============
Any savory finger food etc.
Pastries/baked goods etc.

If you have a shaved ice machine you would
like to loan for our use during the fellowship,
please let me know.

Looking forward to see you at the fellowship!

Blessings,
Pam Bakas

2022 Fall GROW class - Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa TerKeurst

 Dear Sisters

You are invited to join us at our Winter GROW class. We will be using the DVD series Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa TerKeurst. Shirley Wan will be facilitating the class. 

 

In Forgiving What You Can't Forget,  Lysa TerKeurst wrestled through the journey of feeling stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind. And she's discovered that, to find life-giving freedom, you have to let go of bound-up resentment and resistance to forgiving people who aren't willing to make things right.

2022 Patchwork Sisters Summer Retreat

 Dear Sisters

You are invited to Patchwork Sisters Summer Retreat. 

Retreat Theme : Becoming

Guest Speaker : Brianna VanderWeide of Making Me New Ministry 

Venue : Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ. 

Check-in : Friday at 4:30 pm 

Check-out : Sunday at 1:00 pm 

Cost :

Saturday (day program) includes 3 meals : $50   

OR 

Two (2) Night's stay includes 6 meals

a)  Single occupancy : $170

b)  Double occupancy : $130    

Registration (registration ends June 12) :

Sign up at the breezeway  OR  register online at 2022 Patchwork Sisters Summer Retreat 

Invite your friends & sign up today!  Contact Amy Lee for questions.

 

2022 Choices Pregnancy Centers Baby Bottle Drive

 

Dear Sisters, Patchwork Sisters are again hosting a donation drive for Choices Pregnancy Centers.  Choices Pregnancy Centers serve pregnant women by providing counseling, parenting classes, baby supplies and more through four locations around the Phoenix metro area.

Please pick up one or more baby bottles at the breezeway starting this Sunday, 5/1.  Just put loose change in the bottles and when they are full, return them to us at the breezeway.  Donation drive will run from May 9 through Father's Day, June 19.  You can also fill up a virtual bottle at:  ChoicesAZ.com/bbd-greater-phx-chinese-christian

2022 Paper goods drive for Casa De Vida

 

Thank you for your generous participation in this year's Paper Goods Drive for  Casa De Vida (http://www.ventureint.org/casadevida.html).  With the rising cost of goods, their need is great!

2022 Spring Grow Class - Generosity: How God's Radical Grace Makes Us Givers

  

You are invited to join us for our next GROW class that will meet on Sundays from 11 am- 12:30 pm in Room B207-208, starting March 13.   

The class topic is "Generosity: How God’s Radical Grace Makes Us Givers (DVD Sermon Series)" by Tim Keller and Abraham Cho (2016).  According to the Bible, generosity is so much more than just being generous with your money. The source of generosity that is truly radical is a gospel-transformed heart that has received the costly grace of God. This sermon series will look at what it means to be generous through service, through relationships, through hospitality, through the privileges and power we hold, and lastly, through our wealth.  The class will explore seven passages from the book of Luke and answer questions such as: what does it look like to be a more hospitable community, where can we find the resources to forgive those who have wronged us, and how can we become better stewards of our money.  

For more information, please see: http://patchworksisters.blogspot.com/p/sunday-school.html