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WOMEN OF PURPOSE BREAKFAST & FIRST LADY VANESSA’S 65TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SATURDAY, MAY 11 (9:30AM - 11:30AM) | CERRITOS SHERATON HOTEL Ladies, purchase your ckets today for our Women of Purpose Breakfast and 65th Birthday Celebraon for First Lady Vanessa! Our Guest Speaker, Pastor Teresa Alvarado of the Life Center, will share an encouraging word on “The Woman God Sees” from Psalms 139:14. Come out and enjoy this special me with us. Tickets are available online at zcf.org. MOTHER’S DAY SERVICE SUNDAY, MAY 12 (8AM & 10:30AM) | SANCTUARY Join us for our Mother’s Day Service featuring a special presentaon and speaker, First Lady Vanessa Smith. Invite your mothers and mother-like-ones! DISCOVER SUNDAY, MAY 19 (12:15PM - 1:30PM) | FIRESIDE ROOM At Zoe, we believe in purposeful living. Find your purpose by geng more involved with your Church community! Whether you are seeking a life group to join or a ministry to serve in, we are here to help! At Discover, you will hear from Bishop Ed and First Lady Vanessa Smith, learn about our ministry, get connected, and meet new people. Lunch is on us! To aend, register online at zcf.org or call the church office. BAPTISM SUNDAY SUNDAY, MAY 26 (10:30AM) | SANCTUARY Jesus said "He that believeth and is bapzed shall be saved." Water bapsm is an outward expression of your personal declaraon that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior. If you would like to publicly acknowledge that you have made a choice to follow Christ, please call the church office to be scheduled for the next bapsm by Tuesday, May 21. LATE NIGHT PRAYER FRIDAY, MAY 31 (7:30PM - MIDNIGHT) | SANCTUARY Join us during Late Night Prayer as we demonstrate and validate the faith we have in the Lord. Where there is prayer, there is unity. GRADUATION SUNDAY SUNDAY, JUNE 9 (10:30AM) | SANCTUARY Aenon 5 th /6 th grade, middle school, high school, college, and vocaonal school graduates. Sign up to parcipate in our annual Graduaon Ceremony “Psalms 119:105” during and aſter 2 nd Service in the Sanctuary. There will also be a special recepon with refreshments in the Fireside Room following the ceremony. To parcipate, you must fill out an applicaon by June 2 at the Graduaon table aſter service and be present on the day of the ceremony. “NURTURING GOD’S WAY” PARENTING CLASS BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 30 (8AM - 10AM) | ROOM 54 “Nurturing God’s Way” is a biblically-based, parenng program where parents will learn how to develop Godly character in their children, manage their children’s behavior, turn chaos into confidence, how to apply the 7 principles of ‘Nurturing God’s Way’ at home, and more. The cost is $25 per person. Children’s Ministry will be available. For more informaon, visit the Parenng Class table aſter service or zcf.org. SUPPORT OUR SUMMER STEAM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Every member of Zoe is encouraged to be an acve parcipant in our Summer Programs. Many college students drop out of college or change their career goals because of struggles in mathemacs. These programs focus on college readiness, math preparaon and STEAM enrichment acvies. • Idenfy high school students in your family or neighborhood to register for CSU Algebra Instute and 5 Saturdays Workshop. This is your opportunity to disciple and mentor high school students to ensure they are college prepared and college ready. • 2 Tutors needed (Will be paid $2,250). Visit zcf.org for details. • Speakers (STEAM Focus) to share your profession and movate students. • Volunteer Learning Facilitators (from Technology, Business, Educaon and other professions). Can you donate a day or more to teach students a skill or assist with supervision? Please provide commitment to any of the Call to Acon bullets no later than May 30, 2019 to [email protected]. JUNE 9 GRADUATION SUNDAY JUNE 16 FATHER’S DAY SERVICE JUNE 17-24 COSTA RICA MISSIONS TRIP JUNE 23 BAPTISM SUNDAY JUNE 28 LATE NIGHT PRAYER JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY- OFFICE CLOSED Last month, we celebrated our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our children’s choir sang his praises as part of our Palm Sunday Presentaon and, on Easter Sunday, we walked through Jesus’ last days on the earth and celebrated his life and sacrificial love for us. In honor of Mother’s Day, Zoe Kidz will be offering Muffins for Moms. As you come to check-in your child on Mother’s Day, please help yourself to a muffin and juice. Just a small way to say “Thank you, we appreciate you.” We will also be taking portrait photos of each of our children that are in aendance for the day as a special giſt to the special women in our lives. Happy Mother’s Day! MISSIONARY HIGHLIGHT - MICHAEL FREEMAN Michael Freeman, an Urban Missionary and Executive Director of Elevate Your Game, is supported by Antioch Missions International (AMI). The mission of Elevate Your G.A.M.E. is to lift urban students (through mentoring) to higher levels in their Grades, Attendance, and Maturity to Empower them to be leaders who bring about positive change in their schools, communities, and the world. Elevate Your G.A.M.E. (EYG) mentoring ministry, has mobilized people from churches to mentor over 1600 youth in the urban communities of Compton, Long Beach, Los Angeles and beyond. EYG participants have a 95% graduation rate and many have received scholarships and have been accepted to universities. When you support AMI your dollars help urban students who do not have the opportunity to participate in this life-changing mentoring program. To support the ongoing work of AMI, visit www.myamimissions.org. Join us for Discover! Discover is a free gathering about who we are at Zoe, how you can get connected, and how together we can make a difference in the lives of others. You’ll hear first-hand from Bishop Ed Smith, enjoy lunch, and have fun! Childcare is provided. To aend the next gathering, sign up online at zcf.org or call the church office. Once you have aended Discover, you will be ready for NEXT STEPS and GROWTH! SERVING: There are many opportunies to get involved in the Ministry at Zoe. The ministries that we have available are designed to help meet the needs people experience at different stages of life. LIFE GROUPS: A Life Group is a place where you can connect with others, grow to be more like Christ, and impact your community with the Gospel. They are small groups of believers and seekers who meet weekly for the purpose of discipleship, support and accountability. NEW MEMBERS’ CLASS - Level 100 The New Members’ Class provides basic foundaonal teachings from the Bible to provide an overview of our ministry, our Core Values (what we believe, preach, and adhere to at Zoe Chrisan Fellowship), and how you can get involved and serve in various areas of our Church. SPIRITUAL GROWTH - Level 200 • “Nurturing God’s Way” Parenng Class: Beginning Sunday, June 30, 2019 • The Encounter: On this empowering weekend getaway, you will enjoy a “mountain top” experience with God, bond with brothers and sisters in Christ, encounter Jesus like never before, and return empowered and emboldened to fulfill God’s purpose for your life. The Women’s Encounter will be held in September 2019. GROWING IN LEADERSHIP - Level 300 Coming Soon! We are excited about our new partnership with Vanguard University and the Zoe Associaon to offer Leadership Development Classes to those looking to grow in their ability to lead others in ministry and in the market place. These courses range from gaining an understanding of basic leadership values, developing praccal leadership skills and preparing you to bring out the leader in others. Level 3 builds from one series of classes to the next based upon where you sense your calling to lead. Growing in Leadership is divided in two tracks: Church Leadership (for those looking to grow in leadership as an elder, deacon, or ministry leader) and Vocaonal Ministry (for those desiring to pursue ministerial cerficaon, license or ordinaon). SYNERGY GATHERING MAY 19 (10:15AM) | MEET IN THE SANCTUARY BALCONY • In honor of Mother’s Day, there will be no Synergy Gathering on May 12. Enjoy your Mother’s Day! • On May 19, come join us for powerful teaching, worship, and fellowship! This month’s theme is “Unexpected.” We will be learning about how the world looks at the outside appearance, but God looks at our hearts. Please note, all youth will gather in the Sanctuary balcony starng at 10:15am for worship, and proceed to the South Worship Center during the welcome greeng. 5 SATURDAYS WORKSHOP (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) JUNE 8 - JULY 20 (9AM - 2PM) | ROOMS 31 & 32 The 5 Saturdays Workshop is a STEAM summer program that provides a learning experience for high school students in Agility using Scrum and Kanban, blended with career-focused skills in technology and business. It also provides job readiness skills which includes resume and interview preparaon, along with communicaon and presentaon development. Registraon is free. Students who register for the 5 Saturdays Workshop and CSU Algebra Instute by May 16 will receive recognion during our Synergy Gathering on May 19, and a cket for a special lunch/snack on the first day of the program. For more informaon and to sign up, visit zcf.org. CSU ALGEBRA INSTITUTE (MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) JUNE 17 - JULY 25 (9AM - 2PM) | ROOMS 31 & 32 The Summer Algebra Instute aligns with CSU’s ambious Graduaon Iniave 2025 goals that aim to increase graduaon rates for all CSU students while eliminang equity gaps. The Instute’s goal is to improve math aptude, quantave reasoning ability and college readiness. This program is appropriate for students taking any mathemacs class, including Calculus. Registraon is free. Every student who registers by June 1 will be entered into a drawing for a free laptop! Students who recommend a friend that registers will receive a $10 In-N-Out giſt card. For more informaon and to sign up, visit zcf.org. GRADUATION SUNDAY SUNDAY, JUNE 9 (10:30AM) | SANCTUARY Middle school and high school graduates, sign up to parcipate in our annual Graduaon Ceremony “Psalms 119:105” during and aſter 2 nd Service in the Sanctuary. There will also be a special recepon with refreshments in the Fireside Room following the ceremony. To parcipate, you must fill out an applicaon by June 2 and be present on the day of the ceremony.
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WOMEN OF PURPOSE BREAKFAST & FIRST LADY VANESSA’S 65TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SATURDAY, MAY 11 (9:30AM - 11:30AM) | CERRITOS SHERATON HOTEL Ladies, purchase your tickets today for our Women of Purpose Breakfast and 65th Birthday Celebration for First Lady Vanessa! Our Guest Speaker, Pastor Teresa Alvarado of the Life Center, will share an encouraging word on “The Woman God Sees” from Psalms 139:14. Come out and enjoy this special time with us. Tickets are available online at zcf.org. MOTHER’S DAY SERVICE SUNDAY, MAY 12 (8AM & 10:30AM) | SANCTUARY Join us for our Mother’s Day Service featuring a special presentation and speaker, First Lady Vanessa Smith. Invite your mothers and mother-like-ones! DISCOVER SUNDAY, MAY 19 (12:15PM - 1:30PM) | FIRESIDE ROOM At Zoe, we believe in purposeful living. Find your purpose by getting more involved with your Church community! Whether you are seeking a life group to join or a ministry to serve in, we are here to help! At Discover, you will hear from Bishop Ed and First Lady Vanessa Smith, learn about our ministry, get connected, and meet new people. Lunch is on us! To attend, register online at zcf.org or call the church office. BAPTISM SUNDAY SUNDAY, MAY 26 (10:30AM) | SANCTUARY Jesus said "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." Water baptism is an outward expression of your personal declaration that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior. If you would like to publicly acknowledge that you have made a choice to follow Christ, please call the church office to be scheduled for the next baptism by Tuesday, May 21. LATE NIGHT PRAYER FRIDAY, MAY 31 (7:30PM - MIDNIGHT) | SANCTUARY Join us during Late Night Prayer as we demonstrate and validate the faith we have in the Lord. Where there is prayer, there is unity. GRADUATION SUNDAY SUNDAY, JUNE 9 (10:30AM) | SANCTUARY Attention 5th/6th grade, middle school, high school, college, and vocational school graduates. Sign up to participate in our annual Graduation Ceremony “Psalms 119:105” during and after 2nd Service in the Sanctuary. There will also be a special reception with refreshments in the Fireside Room following the ceremony. To participate, you must fill out an application by June 2 at the Graduation table after service and be present on the day of the ceremony. “NURTURING GOD’S WAY” PARENTING CLASS BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 30 (8AM - 10AM) | ROOM 54 “Nurturing God’s Way” is a biblically-based, parenting program where parents will learn how to develop Godly character in their children, manage their children’s behavior, turn chaos into confidence, how to apply the 7 principles of ‘Nurturing God’s Way’ at home, and more. The cost is $25 per person. Children’s Ministry will be available. For more information, visit the Parenting Class table after service or zcf.org. SUPPORT OUR SUMMER STEAM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Every member of Zoe is encouraged to be an active participant in our Summer Programs. Many college students drop out of college or change their career goals because of struggles in mathematics. These programs focus on college readiness, math preparation and STEAM enrichment activities. • Identify high school students in your family or neighborhood to register for CSU Algebra Institute and
5 Saturdays Workshop. This is your opportunity to disciple and mentor high school students to ensure they are college prepared and college ready.
• 2 Tutors needed (Will be paid $2,250). Visit zcf.org for details. • Speakers (STEAM Focus) to share your profession and motivate students. • Volunteer Learning Facilitators (from Technology, Business, Education and other professions). Can you
donate a day or more to teach students a skill or assist with supervision? Please provide commitment to any of the Call to Action bullets no later than May 30, 2019 to [email protected].
JUNE 9 GRADUATION SUNDAY
JUNE 16 FATHER’S DAY SERVICE
JUNE 17-24 COSTA RICA MISSIONS TRIP
JUNE 23 BAPTISM SUNDAY
JUNE 28 LATE NIGHT PRAYER
JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY- OFFICE CLOSED
Last month, we celebrated our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our children’s choir sang his praises as part of our Palm Sunday Presentation and, on Easter Sunday, we walked through Jesus’ last days on the earth and celebrated his life and sacrificial love for us. In honor of Mother’s Day, Zoe Kidz will be offering Muffins for Moms. As you come to check-in your child on Mother’s Day, please help yourself to a muffin and juice. Just a small way to say “Thank you, we appreciate you.” We will also be taking portrait photos of each of our children that are in attendance for the day as a special gift to the special women in our lives. Happy Mother’s Day!
MISSIONARY HIGHLIGHT - MICHAEL FREEMAN Michael Freeman, an Urban Missionary and Executive Director of Elevate Your Game, is supported by Antioch Missions International (AMI). The mission of Elevate Your G.A.M.E. is to lift urban students (through mentoring) to higher levels in their Grades, Attendance, and Maturity to Empower them to be leaders who bring about positive change in their schools, communities, and the world. Elevate Your G.A.M.E. (EYG) mentoring ministry, has mobilized people from churches to mentor over 1600 youth in the urban communities of Compton, Long Beach, Los Angeles and beyond. EYG participants have a 95% graduation rate and many have received scholarships and have been accepted to universities. When
you support AMI your dollars help urban students who do not have the opportunity to participate in this life-changing mentoring program. To support the ongoing work of AMI, visit www.myamimissions.org.
Join us for Discover! Discover is a free gathering about who we are at Zoe, how you can get connected, and how together we can make a difference in the lives of others. You’ll hear first-hand from Bishop Ed Smith, enjoy lunch, and have fun! Childcare is provided. To attend the next gathering, sign up online at zcf.org or call the church office. Once you have attended Discover, you will be ready for NEXT STEPS and GROWTH! SERVING: There are many opportunities to get involved in the Ministry at Zoe. The ministries that we have available are designed to help meet the needs people experience at different stages of life. LIFE GROUPS: A Life Group is a place where you can connect with others, grow to be more like Christ, and impact your community with the Gospel. They are small groups of believers and seekers who meet weekly for the purpose of discipleship, support and accountability. NEW MEMBERS’ CLASS - Level 100 The New Members’ Class provides basic foundational teachings from the Bible to provide an overview of our ministry, our Core Values (what we believe, preach, and adhere to at Zoe Christian Fellowship), and how you can get involved and serve in various areas of our Church. SPIRITUAL GROWTH - Level 200 • “Nurturing God’s Way” Parenting Class: Beginning Sunday, June 30, 2019 • The Encounter: On this empowering weekend getaway, you will enjoy a “mountain top”
experience with God, bond with brothers and sisters in Christ, encounter Jesus like never before, and return empowered and emboldened to fulfill God’s purpose for your life. The Women’s Encounter will be held in September 2019.
GROWING IN LEADERSHIP - Level 300 Coming Soon! We are excited about our new partnership with Vanguard University and the Zoe Association to offer Leadership Development Classes to those looking to grow in their ability to lead others in ministry and in the market place. These courses range from gaining an understanding of basic leadership values, developing practical leadership skills and preparing you to bring out the leader in others. Level 3 builds from one series of classes to the next based upon where you sense your calling to lead. Growing in Leadership is divided in two tracks: Church Leadership (for those looking to grow in leadership as an elder, deacon, or ministry leader) and Vocational Ministry (for those desiring to pursue ministerial certification, license or ordination).
SYNERGY GATHERING MAY 19 (10:15AM) | MEET IN THE SANCTUARY BALCONY • In honor of Mother’s Day, there will be no Synergy Gathering on May 12. Enjoy your Mother’s Day! • On May 19, come join us for powerful teaching, worship, and fellowship! This month’s theme is
“Unexpected.” We will be learning about how the world looks at the outside appearance, but God looks at our hearts. Please note, all youth will gather in the Sanctuary balcony starting at 10:15am for worship, and proceed to the South Worship Center during the welcome greeting.
5 SATURDAYS WORKSHOP (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) JUNE 8 - JULY 20 (9AM - 2PM) | ROOMS 31 & 32 The 5 Saturdays Workshop is a STEAM summer program that provides a learning experience for high school students in Agility using Scrum and Kanban, blended with career-focused skills in technology and business. It also provides job readiness skills which includes resume and interview preparation, along with communication and presentation development. Registration is free. Students who register for the 5 Saturdays Workshop and CSU Algebra Institute by May 16 will receive recognition during our Synergy Gathering on May 19, and a ticket for a special lunch/snack on the first day of the program. For more information and to sign up, visit zcf.org. CSU ALGEBRA INSTITUTE (MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS) JUNE 17 - JULY 25 (9AM - 2PM) | ROOMS 31 & 32 The Summer Algebra Institute aligns with CSU’s ambitious Graduation Initiative 2025 goals that aim to increase graduation rates for all CSU students while eliminating equity gaps. The Institute’s goal is to improve math aptitude, quantitative reasoning ability and college readiness. This program is appropriate for students taking any mathematics class, including Calculus. Registration is free. Every student who registers by June 1 will be entered into a drawing for a free laptop! Students who recommend a friend that registers will receive a $10 In-N-Out gift card. For more information and to sign up, visit zcf.org. GRADUATION SUNDAY SUNDAY, JUNE 9 (10:30AM) | SANCTUARY Middle school and high school graduates, sign up to participate in our annual Graduation Ceremony “Psalms 119:105” during and after 2nd Service in the Sanctuary. There will also be a special reception with refreshments in the Fireside Room following the ceremony. To participate, you must fill out an application by June 2 and be present on the day of the ceremony.
AS WE IDENTIFY WITH AND AFFIRM WHO JESUS IS LIVING INSIDE US, WE WILL REFLECT MORE OF HIS CHARACTER AND NATURE IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES. AFFIRMATION SCRIPTURE: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2 NIV PERSONAL DAILY AFFIRMATION: “As I think more like God, I am becoming more like Him.”
The Beginner’s Guide to Reading the Bible By Donna Jones In this guide, national speaker and author Donna Jones, gives tips to beginners on reading the Bible. Tips span from choosing a version that’s understandable and easy to read, where to start, and note taking. This free pdf can be downloaded online at www.zcf.org/bulletin.
