This Week at Zoe

MIDWEEK SERVICE - Wednesday, 8/1/18, 7:30 PM.

WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE - Thursday, 8/2/18, at 7:00 PM.

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE - Sunday, 8/5/18, 10:00 AM

SUPER CHURCH FOR KIDS - 10:00 AM

ANNUAL  CHURCH PICNIC AT PASTOR STEVE AND CONNIE'S HOUSE FOLLOWING THE SERVICE. Please bring a side dish or dessert. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look forward to meeting you!

Sunday Morning Series - Under the Surface - The Colors in Us

Text:  I Kings 19:1-18

David was sent to help Saul. When the women celebrated David's victory in battle with a song, Saul's color was red (his response - anger).

In response to persecution, John Mark's color was blue (because he turned cold to the call and the ministry).

Our responses are completely what we allow. Usually, it is to something simple, but is generated from a build up of emotions not a reaction to a single event. 

Elijah's reaction to Jezebel's threats seemed out of proportion after his victory over the prophets of Baal. What was building up in Elijah?

1.  Strong self awareness - After all he'd done for God and people, he probably felt unappreciated.

2.  Isolation - No one else is as faithful.

3.  God's apparent inaction -  God should have stopped  this.

4.  Fear - I'm afraid to operate at this  level.

Problems or failed expectations can derail us from the path God put us on.

To hear the entire message, please visit our website and click on the listen tab. You can listen online, download it to your MP3 player, or podcast.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 AM. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.  We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quote

"Pride causes us to use our gifts as though they came from ourselves, not benefits received from God, and to usurp our benefactor's glory." - Bernard of Clarvaux

This Week at Zoe

MIDWEEK SERVICE- Wednesday, 7/25/2018, at 7:30 PM. Pastor Steve will be teaching on Hebrews 11, verses 8-10 - Abraham.

WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE - Thursday, 7/26/2018, at 7:00 AM.

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE - Sunday, July 29, 2019, at 10:00 AM.

SUPER CHURCH FOR KIDS - 10:00 AM

Sunday Morning Series - Under The Surface - Unprotected

Text:  I Samuel 30:1-25

David and his men go off to war, leaving their wives, children, and possessions without protection. They'd done this in the past with no negative consequences, but this time they returned to find the city burned down and they're loved ones gone.

Some of his men were so grieved and disappointed that they wanted to rise up against David. After all, he made the decision to take all the men into battle. Was this God's idea? No, David was anointed to be king, and the Messiah was to come through his bloodline. The enemy put the thoughts of murdering David into their heads.

There are Christians today who give themselves over to the influence and use of evil spirits much like we do with the Holy Spirit. David handled this situation by strengthening himself in the Lord his God (I Sam. 30:6). How did he do this?

1.  What did David NOT have available to him? He didn't have tongues or the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

2.  What DID he have? Faith, hope, trust, God's Word and God's promises.

He sought the Lord, and he was directed to go after the army that took their families and possessions.

As a result, they were never left unguarded again. David issued a rule, saying those who stayed behind for protection would share in any spoils from battles. Not everyone was happy with this. Guidelines expose bad attitudes and develop good ones.

The more you move in for the kingdom of God (gifts,  anointing, wisdom, understanding, faith, love,...) the more strength you need to protect it.

To hear the entire message, please visit our website and click on the Listen Tab. You can listen online, download it to your MP3 player, or podcast.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. Our Sunday Morning Service and Super Church for the kids start at 10:00 AM. We hope you'll visit and join us in worship, the study of the Word, and warm fellowship.

Quotable Quotes

"Adversity often activates a strength we did not know we had." - Joan Walsh Anglund

This Week at Zoe

MIDWEEK SERVICE - On Wednesday, 7/18/2018, at 7:30 PM, Arrah and Ntoh will be sharing about their mission trips.

WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE - On Thursday, 7/19/2018, at  7:00 PM, the Worship Team will meet in the sanctuary for practice.

MEN'S BREAKFAST - On Saturday, 7/21/18, at 8:00 AM, the men will meet for breakfast and Bible Study. Please bring a breakfast item and your Bible.

SUNDAY SERVICE - On Sunday, 7/22/2018, at 10:00 AM, we'll gather for our Sunday Morning Service.

SUPER CHURCH FOR KIDS -  This also begins at 10:00 AM.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We hope you'll join us for worship and the Word!

Sunday Morning Series - Under The Surface - Activate

Text:  Acts 10:1-33

Last week, we saw how Joseph's brothers and father gave the wrong interpretation to his dreams. This week, we'll see how Peter reacts to a vision from God.

Cornelius was a Gentile, but feared God and gave much alms to the people. An angel gives him specific instructions to send for Simon Peter, who would tell Cornelius what to do.

Meanwhile, Peter, who is staying with Simon, the Tanner, goes up on the roof to pray and has a vision. A sheet comes down out of heaven with all manner of beasts. The Lord tells him to kill and eat, but Peter flat out refuses. He replies he's never eaten anything common or unclean. This happens three times. The Lord tells him not to call anything common or unclean that He has cleansed.

People misinterpret this passage in two ways:

1.  They take this to mean Peter denied Jesus three times, so the Lord shows the vision three times.

2.  Others believe this has to do with the Jewish dietary laws.

If this were true, why would Peter be pondering the vision and seeking the interpretation. It should be obvious if it were the two items above.

Right after the vision, three men arrive at the place he's staying and ask for Peter. The Lord tells him to go with them nothing doubting. In  those days, the Jews did not mingle with the Gentiles. Peter takes some believers and goes to Cornelius' house.

The Lord tells him to go, but doesn't  give him instructions on what to say when he gets there. Cornelius only knew that Peter would tell him what to do next. How did Peter know what to say?

What we stir up is usually where we will minister from. If we're angry, jealous, envious, bitter, etc., we'll be activating our flesh. If we're all about studying and research, we'll activate our minds. Now, there's nothing wrong with our minds. We're told to renew them with the Word. However, it's only through the activation of our spirit that will bring the power to change lives.

How do we activate our spirit? To hear the  entire message,  please visit our website and click on the Listen tab. You can listen online, download it to your MP3 player, or podcast.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 AM.  Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA.  We hope you'll come out for worship, the Word, and great  fellowship!

Miscellaneous Notes

Three members of our Worship Team (Alyssa, Chelsea, and Nicolai) are on their way to the Bethel Music Worship School in Redding, California. Please keep them in prayer during the two weeks they're away. If you would still like to make a pledge to sponsor them, there is a card available to do this. Just fill it out with the amount you would like to give over the next two months.

Save the date! August 5th is our Annual Church Picnic at Pastor Steve's and Connie's house from after church until 7:00 PM.

Have a blessed week!

Quotable Quote

"Just because God loves you doesn't mean you are usable. We qualify for usability." - Nancy Defresne

This Week At Zoe

NO MIDWEEK SERVICE!

WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE - Thursday, 7/11/2018, at 7:00 PM.

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE - Sunday, 7/15/2018, at 10:00 AM.

SUPER CHURCH FOR KIDS - 10:00 AM

Sunday Morning Series - Under the Surface - Good Things Come to Those Who...

Text:  Genesis 37

How do you draw out the correct meaning when God speaks to you?

It's often been taught that Joseph:

1.  Was a spoiled favorite son, who antagonized his brothers by sharing his dreams.

2.  That he was being prepared for rulership over Egypt.

This doesn't line up with the maturity and character Joseph exhibited throughout his life. Don't forget he and his family were the only God-fearing people in Canaan. Who else would he go to for guidance and instruction but his father and older brothers?

As far as rulership, how many slaves are picked as rulers? Slavery is not preparation for such a weighty position.

Joseph's brothers were filled with hatred, envy, bitterness, and jealousy. Are these the traits of Spirit-led people? How long does it take them to interpret his dream? There's no careful consideration or seeking God. They react in a negative way and interpreted in light of their fears and hatred.

His father was a man of faith and power, but how well did he do with something God spoke to him directly much less a dream Joseph experienced?

For Joseph to fulfill God's plan, there had to be understanding of the two dreams. Without this, he will be unprepared for a very important assignment.

To hear the full message, please visit our website and click on the Listen Tab. You can listen online, download it to your MP3 player, or podcast.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to our Sunday morning service at 10:00 AM. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look forward to meeting you!

Quotable Quote

"The greatest witness that you belong to God is not what you possess; it's what you are in the midst of a storm." (Peaceful, joyful, etc.) - Steve Robinson

This Week at Zoe

NO MIDWEEK SERVICE - 4TH OF JULY! 

WORSHIP TEAM PRACTICE - Thursday, 7/5/2018, at 7:00 PM.

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE - Sunday, 7/8/2018, at 10:00 AM.
SUPER CHURCH FOR KIDS - Sunday, 7/8/2018, 10:00 AM.

Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We'd love to meet you!

Sunday Morning Series - Under the Surface - The Art of Deception

Text:  Genesis 31:1-35

Partial truth isn't truth. Exaggeration isn't truth. Let's take a look at the familiar story of Jacob and his father-in-law, Laban.

Fear of Laban

Jacob overheard a conversation between Laban's sons and came to the conclusion that Laban no longer looked favorably upon him. Something in Laban's expression struck fear into his heart. Instead of talking it over with his father-in-law, he reacted in fear. He never sought God's wisdom on how to handle the situation in the right way.

In Genesis 31:3: "Then the Lord said to Jacob, Return to the land of your fathers, to your family, and I will be with you." When Jacob was telling his wives about what the Lord said, he quoted God as saying, "Now arise and get out of this land and return to the land of your family." "Get out" suggests an urgency, while "return" is more instructive. God told Jacob He would be with him.

Throughout the chapter, we see Jacob becoming more and more afraid. He moves quickly and flees Laban's household with his wives, children, and livestock.

God appears to Laban in a dream by night and warns Laban to take care and neither speak good nor evil to Jacob. Jacob reacted to God's message with fear.

The enemy knows how to pull out of us what's bad. He wants to generate thoughts that someone is out to get us, fear, etc. He doesn't have to eliminate truth - just add to it. When we react from our emotions instead of remaining in faith, the outcome isn't good.

To hear the entire message, please visit our website and click on the Listen Tab. You can listen online, download it to your MP3 player, or podcast.

If you're visiting in the area or looking for a church home, we invite you to our Sunday Morning Service at 10:00 AM. Zoe Christian Fellowship is located at 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. We look forward to meeting you.