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Opportunities to get involved in volunteering are available at Zoe Center. The ministries that we have available are designed to help meet the needs people experience at different stages of life.
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. Ephesians 6:7-8
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DISCOVER YOUR GIFTS
You may already know what your spiritual gifts are. But, if you don’t, or just want to clarify what they are, take a Spiritual Gifts Assessment!
Become a Member
Are 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 sign up to join our Next Steps orientation. The next date in 2025 will be announced soon.
Small Groups
Benefits
WHAT DOES A SMALL GROUP OFFER?
Small Groups can...
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Cause Life Change Enhance Bible Teaching Provide Scripture Insight Teach Life Application Provide Life Care Encourage Fellowship |
Provide Accountability Foster Friendships Offer Support Strengthen Relationships Release Life Purpose |
Provide Vision Illuminate Your Destiny Provide Service Opportunities Clarify Your Mission Provide Fulfillment |
Vision
SMALL GROUP VISION
The vision of Small Groups is discipleship. This is in obedience to the command of Jesus
and the primary way for discipleship to be carried out (Matthew 38:19).
At Zoe Center, discipleship is defined as Christ being formed in us (Romans 8:29) and us
forming Christ in others (Matthew 28:19).
At Zoe Center, why are Small Groups the primary way discipleship will be carried out? The
reason is based on the pattern set by God in the early church where believers assembled
in large gatherings (Hebrews 10:24-25) and in smaller gatherings from house to house
(Acts 2:42,46).
Purpose
SMALL GROUP PURPOSE
The purpose or the expected outcomes of Small Groups at Zoe Center are:
* Spiritual Growth
* Relational Connections/Friendships (safe, vulnerable)
* Leadership Development (opportunities to grow by serving others)
Culture
SMALL GROUP CULTURE
The culture of the groups will reflect the culture of Zoe Center, which can be described in two ways:
Relationship Rich
This is defined by creating a welcoming, friendly, non-judgmental, safe, meaningful
environment where intentional listening takes place.
Spiritual Formation
This is defined by opening the Word of God around a verse, passage, a story, etc. As the
facilitator prompts a discussion with a question(s), then others can share and learn through
the insights and perspectives of others. Prayer will also contribute to the spiritual
formation of the group.
Leaders
SMALL GROUP LEADERS
| Starting Sunday, October 5th, Dr. Joshua will be leading the congregation through our sanctuary building initiative and sermon series - IMAGINE, You Are A Part of Something Bigger. This sermon series will focus on themes about giving and generosity. As our leaders and ministry ambassadors - we are asking for your partnership as we disciple our congregation through the heart of generous giving. "This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes." Psalm 118:23 |  |
Week #3 - SACRIFICINGAs we continue our story in Genesis 4, we see Cain faced with a choice - trusting in himself (his resources, skill, and success) or trusting in the Lord. Dr. Joshua shared that the Lord used Cain's offering as a tool to reveal the depths of his destructive heart. Our possessions are not our hope - the more we are entangled with our earthly possessions, the harder it is to be consumed by the reward that is to come. The way to overcome and rule our possessions is through sacrifice.
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 4:5-7 (ESV) “but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.” |
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| 1. Describe a goal or dream that you have been working to accomplish. What is the best advice or warning that you heard about pursuing success? | |
| 2. First read Genesis 4:12-24, Genesis 6:5-6, then read Genesis 4:25-26. Compare Cain's generational influence and success to Seth's. How can we remind ourselves to depend on and look to God rather than our possessions, influence, and success? | |
| 3. Dr. Joshua left us with the question, "What if God was displeased with Cain's offering because He knew where Cain's heart would lead him?" In a smaller group of 2 - 3, share one or two things that you are withholding from the Lord. How can you take a step to surrender that fully to the Lord? | |
| PRAYER: Lord, help me to fully surrender to you. Help me to remember that when you ask for a sacrifice, it is from your grace, mercy, and love. Help me to not hold tightly to my possessions, but trust the gracious giver! |
Week #2 - STEWARDSHIPIn Genesis 4, we see a story of two brothers that gave offerings to the Lord. Cain was not regarded for his offering, while Abel was praised for his. This story, demonstrated the heart of a transactional giver (Cain) and a grateful steward (Abel). When we remember that everything we have comes from the Lord, our giving moves from being transactional to relational. Dr. Joshua reminded us that giving is not about what we can get, it is a way that we demonstrate love.
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 4:3-5 (ESV) “In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell.” |
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| 1. Describe one of the most memorable gifts that you have been given. Why was that gift memorable for you? (Leaders can also ask - what is the most memorable gift that you have given, and why was it memorable?) | |
| 2. What were the differences between Cain’s offering to the Lord and Abel’s? [Reference - Genesis 4:1-5] Think about how you give to the Lord, is it like Cain or Abel? Please explain. (Cain - gave anything, out of obligation, Abel - gave sacrificially, out of His loving relationship to the Lord) | |
| 3. Dr. Joshua explained that as stewards, ‘everything in our hands belongs to God.’ If we understand this, why are we sometimes reluctant to give the Lord what He asks for? How would you encourage someone that was struggling to give sacrificial to the Lord? | |
| PRAYER: Connect with a smaller group of 2-3, take turns thanking the Lord for His faithful provision in your life. End the prayer, by asking the Lord to help you remember everything comes from Him and to have a grateful heart that willingly offers whatever He asks. |
Week #1 - COMMITTING TO GODMatthew 6:21 tell us "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." God is looking for hearts that are tuned into Him and willing to obeying His voice, no matter the cost.
SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 16:6–7 (ESV) 6 When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him.” 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” |
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| 1. Dr. Joshua shared that how we relate to and handle our money can reveal inner beliefs. So when you think of money what's the first thing that comes to mind? (ie. security, status, well-being, identity, future, etc,) What inner beliefs might you have about money, yourself, or God? | |
| 2. What are the biggest differences that we can see between Saul's heart and David's? [Saul's example - 1 Samuel 15:16-23, David's example - 1 Chronicles 21:22-25, Acts 13:22] Does your heart look more like Saul's or David's when it comes to financial giving? | |
| 3. Are we willing to give what we have to the Lord, like the woman in Luke 21:1-4, not just financially? What hinders us from obeying and giving God what He's asked for? | |
| PRAYER: As a group take time to ask the Lord how He wants you to give into this campaign. Ask Him to challenge your heart, motives, and fears about giving, Ask Him to make your commitment clear and for a humble, submitted heart like David. |