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Sign Up Read more »Source: Zoe Center Sermons | Published: January 29, 2023 - 12:34 am“In the Text” Video Broadcast on the BibleStarting February 1st, tune in online on Wednesdays for Dr. Joshua’s new video podcast called “In the Text,” where he will be sharing insights on various books of the Bible. Take your bible reading experience to a whole new level in an engaging and creative way! Prepare for February and March by reading the book […] Read more »Source: Zoe Center Sermons | Published: January 29, 2023 - 12:34 amDiscoverAre you interested in becoming a member or just curious about our church? Have you joined Zoe within the past year? If so, you are invited to join Dr. Joshua for our Virtual Discover Gathering on Thursday, February 2! During Discover, you will learn more about our ministry, beliefs, and will have an opportunity to […] Read more »Source: Zoe Center Sermons | Published: January 29, 2023 - 12:34 amAll Night Prayer & WorshipAre you ready to ramp up your prayer life? An all-night or extended Zoe Congregational Prayer Gathering will take your prayer life to the next level. Bring the entire family (children’s snacks and blankets). Whether you attend all night or for an extended time, the purpose is to draw close to God as we worship, […] Read more »Source: Zoe Center Sermons | Published: January 29, 2023 - 12:34 amDrive-Thru Food GiveawayThe Zoe Center Drive-Thru Food Giveaway is a caring community of volunteers who serve our church families and community with free nutritious food. We are committed to providing food at no cost on the first Saturday of the month. If you would like to volunteer, arrive at the church at 9am. Read more »Source: Zoe Center Sermons | Published: January 29, 2023 - 12:34 amBaptism SundayHow important is baptism? It is your personal identification with the greatest act of human history, the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Water baptism is a step of obedience to the Word of God and an important expression of faith for a believer. You can be baptized Sunday, February 5, during service. […] Read more »Source: Zoe Center Sermons | Published: January 29, 2023 - 12:34 amBaby DedicationDo you want to dedicate your child to the Lord? Invite your family to witness and share this moment with you on Sunday, February 5. The Baby Dedication Class will be held on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30pm on Zoom. Sign Up Read more »Source: Zoe Center Sermons | Published: January 29, 2023 - 12:34 amMonday Night PrayerJoin us Monday evenings on Zoom for Congregational Prayer. We will join together to pray for our nation, city, communities, and church. Also, there will be an opportunity to request prayer and share praise reports. Zoom Link Read more »Source: Zoe Center Sermons | Published: January 29, 2023 - 12:34 amSynergy Youth MinistrySynergy is our Youth Ministry at Zoe. If you’re between the grades of 7 and 12, we want to personally invite you! Synergy is a place where we are passionate about teaching our students about the life of Jesus and how they can apply this to their everyday lives. We create community so students […] Read more »Source: Zoe Center Sermons | Published: January 29, 2023 - 12:34 amSocial Media Content Ministry LeaderWe are seeking a dynamic Social Media Ministry Leader to oversee our social media platforms. If you are tech-savvy, love social media, and are passionate about creating compelling online content, we would like to meet you. Apply Read more »Source: Zoe Center Sermons | Published: January 29, 2023 - 12:34 am Add Sermon Notes This note will be displayed at bottom of your sermon note when you save to pdf or email them Questions Click to open/close Full NameEmailIn case we need to write back to you, please leave us your email address. 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All fields are optional First NameLast NamePhoneEmail* Date of Your Visit Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Age range of adults living in the home? 18-28 29-38 39-48 49-57 58+ Married or Single (with or without children)?Married with NO ChildrenSingle with NO ChildrenMarried with ChildrenSingle with ChildrenChurch ExperienceLots of church experienceOnly on holidaysRarely, if ever have been to churchLooking for a new churchNever been to churchWill you join us again this Sunday or an upcoming Sunday?YesNoStill thinking about itI would recommend this church to family and friendSelect ValueStrongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly DisagreePlease evaluate your experience (HONESTLY)Were you greeted at the front door?YesNoN/ADid you feel welcomed upon entering the sanctuary?YesNoN/AIf you had children with you, were you told about our Nursery and Children’s Church?YesNoN/AIf you had children, were the Nursery and Children’s Church workers friendly and helpful?YesNoN/AHow did you hear about us?FriendRelativeOther Word of mouthSignageSocial MediaAdvertisementIs there anything you would like our church to pray about?Comments (Please share your comments here – they are greatly appreciated!Hidden Email ID Δ Interact Zoe Center I See You – Part 3 November 20, 2022 I See You – Part 3 November 20, 2022 Review The “I see you” series about openness, honesty and transparency with God and each other. All of this happens within the context of fellowship with God and each other. Fellowship is the Greek word κοινωνία (koinōnia). It means shared experience: Shared circumstances (responding to other people’s circumstances as if they were your own) Shared responsibility (taking ownership of an outcome even when you are not on the front lines) Share resources (Seeing the things in your possession as things that belong to you and not God) A Picture of Fellowship Acts 2:42 (ESV): 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 4:32, 34-35 (ESV): 32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. . . .34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold 35 and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Key Lesson: To see you is to serve you. The Fear of Being Forgotten Acts 6:1–4 (ESV): Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. 3 Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” In a season of change, some people will feel neglected (even if the change is good). First Who, Then What When you feel neglected, resist the urge to withdraw. Don’t withdraw. Engage. Matthew 14:15 (ESV) – 15 Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” As the church grows, needs grow. When needs grow, the natural tendency is to focus on our own needs instead of other people’s needs. Matthew 14:16–18 (ESV) – 16 But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” The answer is not a what or a when, but a who. Who questions come before what questions. Matthew 14:17-18 (ESV) – 17 They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” 18 And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Matthew 14:20 (ESV) – 20 And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. The end result of our generosity is that everyone’s needs are met, including the needs of the people who give. When you are generous, you are left with more than what you started with. Keys: When you are feeling forgotten, remember others. When you are feeling neglected, increase your responsiveness to other people’s needs. Philippians 2:3–10 (ESV) – 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. © Joshua D. 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