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Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 2 Thessalonians 2:15

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Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

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And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Acts 2:42

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God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:9

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That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ . . .If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

1 John 1: 3, 6-7

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But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.

1 Corinthians 10:20

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Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

2 Corinthians 6:14

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And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

Ephesians 5:11

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I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

3 John 9-11

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Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Acts 20:28-29

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Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?

2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

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I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

2 Timothy 4: 1-4

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God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth

John 4:24

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Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols

Revelation 2:20

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Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:12

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Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love

Revelation 2:4

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Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

2 Peter 1:20

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And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship . . .

Galatians 2:9

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June 3, 2007 in “Argyle Church of Christ”

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Copied from The Argyle Church of Christ BulletinJune 3, 2007—Page 3

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What is ZOE worship?The ZOE Group, Inc. is a not-for-profit Christian ministry dedicated to worship renewal in the lives of individuals and the churches to which they belong. The group consists of

men and women who have encountered the living God in worship and have been changed by the encounter. They believe that the core of Christian existence derives its strength and focus from a life disciplined to worship God moment by moment in setting of solitude and in gatherings of believers. Worship is multi-dimensional, not limited to a weekly time and place. Instead, the encounters of God with His people throughout history have been in times of loss as well as celebration, in settings of

splendor and squalor, in moments of introspection or even anger. To worship well we must become a people consumed by a desire to worship more.

The ZOE Group provides resources to help God's people improve in the discipline of worship. Through the prophetic word, music, arts, drama and the gifts God has given to His people in every age it is our prayer that excellence in the worship experience

can be enhanced and improved, practiced and taught. Seminars, recordings, publications and internet communications are all means by which The ZOE Group

expects to share a maturing vision of Christian Worship.The ZOE Group/New Wineskins | P.O. Box 41028 | Nashville, TN 37204

615-292-2940 | 615-292-2931 (fax) | 888-216-9944 (toll free) 

COPIED DIRECTLY FROMhttp://metrocc.org/worship/zoe_main.php

 

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8:45am1st Assembly

9:00amYoung Professionals

11:15am2nd Assembly

 1st Assembly Date: Sunday, July 29th Time: 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM Location: Celebration Center Description: Come feed your soul with vibrant acapella worship, weekly communion, and practical lessons from the Bible.     Young Professionals Date: Sunday, July 29th Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Description: 2nd Assembly Date: Sunday, July 29th Time: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Description: Come feed your soul with vibrant worship, weekly communion, and practical lessons from the Bible.    

 

Description of Various Sunday Morning AssembliesCopied in their entirety from http://www.metrocc.org

 

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We believe the Bible teaches that one receives the gift of salvation through believing in Christ, which leads to repenting of sin, confessing Jesus as Lord, and being

baptized into Christ, but that none of these is sufficient in and of itself for the assurance of salvation.

Romans 5:1-2; Luke 24:45-47; Acts 3:19; 17:30; 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 10:32; Romans 10:9; Philippians 2:11; 1 John 4:15; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7; Galatians

3:27; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21 

Statements of BeliefsCopied partially from http://www.metrocc.org

 

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History of Metro Church—Partially Copied

Full Text at http://metrocc.org

February 1, 1987 Oviedo Church of Christ at the Oviedo Women’s ClubNovember, 1987 Oviedo Church of Christ on Broadway Street in Oviedo

(downstairs crowd shouted Amen and the upstairs crowd stomped their feet)

November 1989, Oviedo Church of Christ at the Oviedo High School Cafeteria

September 1990 Metro Church of Christ at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Winter Springs

October 1993 Metro Church of Christ at the Oviedo High School AuditoriumOctober 1994 Metro Church of Christ on Division Street in OviedoNO DATE Metro Church at the Winter Springs High SchoolJune 2006 Metro Church at the Metro Center in Winter Springs

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Metro's Messengers ministry serves in leading worshippers before God's throne. There are many opportunities for vocal musicians to serve in the different groups that make up the

Messengers ministry. If you want more information about using your vocal talents here at Metro, contact our Worship Minister.

 

METRO’S MESSENGERSCopied in its entirety from http://metrocc.org

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Music Team " My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music." Psalm 57:7One of the core values at Metro is Magnifying (worshipping, praising) God. Metro is a family that thrives on praising God with music, and believes in using the gifts God has given each of us for His glory. The Music Team uses His gift of music for one of our Sunday assemblies, special productions and other events.

METRO’S MUSIC TEAMCopied in its entirety from http://metrocc.org

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If you are a musician and are interested in using your gifts, then there is a place for you at Metro. Please feel free to just

"show up" to any of our Metro Jam Sessions. Bring your instrument and be ready to enjoy good music and develop

friendships with other musicians. If you are passionate about praise music and would like to

join the Music Team, please contact Bret Testerman to schedule a private, no-pressure, no-commitment, no-strings-

attached audition.  

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Verve Theater The Verve drama ministry at Metro exists to amplify the

drama of the human experience, as it relates to our common spiritual, physical, psychological, and social

needs. Professional calibre theater includes Sunday lesson

dramas and full-length plays throughout the year. Needed are actors, artists, musicians, readers, mimes, speakers, comedians, carpenters, writers, costumers, and make-up and hair stylists. For more information

contact our Verve Ministry.  

METRO’S VERVE THEATERCopied in its entirety from http://metrocc.org

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2 Thessalonians 2:15Acts 2:42--

1 Corinthians 1:91 John 1 3,6-7

1 Corinthians 10:202 Corinthians 6:14

Ephesians 5:113 John 9-11

Acts 20:28-292 Thessalonians 2:1-5

2 Timothy 4:1-4John 4:24

Revelation 2:20Philippians 2:12Revelation 2:42 Peter 1:20Galatians 2:9