Serving God and the community will be the guiding factors for Elder Marc Scarborough in his tenure as the new pastor of Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles.
Thirty-seven years ago, Bishop Frank Stewart organized Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles and over the years, he witnessed the hand of God working to grow the ministry to positively impact hundreds, even thousands of lives. But now, after a successful ministerial career, Stewart is stepping down from pastoral duties, however, he’s not retiring from life. On the contrary, his efforts will now focus on teaching, preaching and serving the people of God. In response to why he’s retiring as a pastor, Stewart earnestly replied, “I’m 84-years-old. It’s time to quit. I’ve had a wonderful life, a tremendous life, but
Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles Family will celebrate and honor Bishop Frank L. Stewart in recognition of his 60 years in ministry and 37 years as the pastor of Zoe of L.A. Also during the event, Elder Marc Scarborough will be installed as senior pastor. The celebration and installation will be held on Friday, June 25, at Zoe Christian Fellowship of L.A., 2521 South West View Street in Los Angeles. The edifice is located three blocks east of La Brea Ave. and north of Adams Blvd. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the dinner reception starts at
Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles will host “Buttons – Root of the Soul” starring Toni Malone on September 28, at 3 p.m., in their edifice located at 2521 S. West View St., in Los Angeles. Bishop Frank L. Stewart is the senior pastor. Directed by Jeff Anderson Gunter, “Buttons – Root of the Soul” is an audience-interactive, one-woman musical production written by Malone, a multi-talented singer, actress and playwright. A captivating portrayal of real life events, the production tells the courageous story of Susanna Callaway, also known as Button, who navigates her journey of life facing many adversities along
Bishop Frank Stewart Releases ‘Together We Stand Stronger’ Aiming to encourage unity among African Americans, Bishop Frank Stewart of Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles will release his new book, “Together We Stand Stronger,” which expands on this message. The event, which includes a roundtable discussion, takes place on Saturday, July 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the edifice at 2521 S. West View St., in Los Angeles. In the book, Stewart tackles the Willie Lynch Syndrome that has plagued Black people for too long and offers solutions needed for permanent change. “The time has come and is
Bishop Frank Stewart of Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles will host a roundtable discussion and the release of his new book, “Together We Stand Stronger.” The event takes place on Saturday, July 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the edifice at 2521 S. West View St., in Los Angeles. In the book, Stewart tackles the Willie Lynch Syndrome that has plagued Black people for too long and offers solutions needed for permanent change. “The time has come and is well past due for African Americans, Black people, to unite their God-given talents, banks and resources. We must
Jewell Howard, a member of Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles since 1998, turned 100-years-old on May 16. A birthday celebration was held for her on Sunday, May 26 after Zoe’s morning service. Born in Temple, Texas on May 16, 1919, Ms. Howard was the second of five children. After she finished high school in 1937, she moved to Los Angeles. In 1943, Ms. Howard attended beauty college and worked as a beautician until she was 98-years-old. During the last 10 years of her career, she operated her own salon. When asked what she attributed to her long, healthy life,
Bishop Frank Stewart will deliver a special sermon on Sunday, May 5, at 9:30 a.m., at Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles, located at 2521 South West View St., in Los Angeles. “We invite the public to attend and grow in their walk with Christ,” said Stewart, senior pastor. “During the service, I will share a message about the biblical history of the three major human races. Also, there will be a special focus on the Black (dark) race.” To learn more, call Zoe Christian Fellowship at (323) 931-1477.
Pacific Mount Olive Church of God in Christ (PMO) will celebrate 96 years of service to God and to the community on Sunday, April 28, at 3:30 p.m., in the sanctuary located at 1385 E. 21st St., in Los Angeles. Bishop Frank and Lady Sandra Stewart will be the special guests, said Superintendent Milton and First Lady Belinda Joyner. The Stewarts are the spiritual leaders of Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles. “In his early years, Bishop Stewart served as the assistant pastor at Pacific Mount Olive under his uncle, the late Bishop E.B. Stewart, who was the first
Bishop Frank and Lady Sandra Stewart of Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles will host a visit to the sacred sites located in Israel and Egypt. The 12-day tour takes place Nov. 5 through Nov. 17, 2018, and the public is welcome to participate. “Israel is a place that every believer should go at least once in a lifetime. There are some scenes that add to the reality of Jesus’ life such as the walls of old Jerusalem, the street Jesus was taken to the cross, and the Jordan River, where I usually baptize believers,” said Bishop Stewart, who will
Plans are underway for Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles to offer two events for the local community. On Saturday, June 16, at 11 a.m., First Lady Sandra Stewart will host the Charlene V. Stewart Memorial Tea. The event takes place at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Culver City. The theme is “Bouquets of Beauty.” Explaining the inspiration behind the program, Lady Stewart said, “Having a tea was a daily function in my grandmother’s home. Tea and talk with her sisters was break time from the day’s chores. “The greatest event of to us children was her special tea parties
Bishop Frank and Lady Sandra Stewart of Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles will host a visit to the sacred sites located in Israel and Egypt. The 12-day tour takes place Nov. 5 through Nov. 17, 2018, and the public is welcome to participate. “Israel is a place that every believer should go at least once in a lifetime. There are some scenes that add to the reality of Jesus’ life such as the walls of old Jerusalem, the street Jesus was taken to the cross, and the Jordan River, where I usually baptize believers,” said Bishop Stewart, who will
Bishop Frank and Lady Sandra Stewart of Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles will host a visit to the sacred sites located in Israel and Egypt. The 12-day tour takes place Nov. 5 through Nov. 17, 2018, and the public is welcome to participate. “Israel is a place that every believer should go at least once in a lifetime. There are some scenes that add to the reality of Jesus’ life such as the walls of old Jerusalem, the street Jesus was taken to the cross, and the Jordan River, where I usually baptize believers,” said Bishop Stewart, who will
Bishop Frank and Lady Sandra Stewart of Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles will host a visit to the sacred sites located in Israel and Egypt. The 12-day tour takes place Nov. 5 through Nov. 17, 2018, and the public is welcome to participate. “Israel is a place that every believer should go at least once in a lifetime. There are some scenes that add to the reality of Jesus’ life such as the walls of old Jerusalem, the street Jesus was taken to the cross, and the Jordan River, where I usually baptize believers,” said Bishop Stewart, who will
Zoe Christian Fellowship of L.A. will host an International Day of Ministry on Friday, October 6, at 7 p.m., on its campus located at 2521 Westview St., in Los Angeles. According to Bishop Frank Stewart, pastor, the theme is “One Blood…Many Nations; The Blessing of Ethnicities” taken from Acts 17:26-27. “The emphasis of this service will be to highlight that we can work together with one another without divorcing ourselves from our God-given cultural and ethnic uniqueness,” explained Stewart. “We have invited as our guest speaker, Dr. R. Pepe Ramnath of Miramar, Florida by way of Trinidad.” Ramnath is the