Annual Conference News & Updates

Zoe Empowers

Join us for a Zoe Empowers Luncheon at Annual Conference 2024 - June 21, 2024

The Missional Engagement Team is hosting a luncheon on Friday, June 21 from 12 to 1:30 PM.  Location is Warren Center at Lake Junaluska (former Methodist Museum building).

Come and hear what God is doing with the ministry of Zoe Empowers. A boxed lunch will be served. There is no charge for this event. Registration is required. 

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Rwanda Vision Trip Interest Form

About the Trip: Join us for a Zoe trip to Rwanda to see how the Zoe model is empowering orphans and vulnerable children to move beyond charity. The Zoe Empowers Rwanda headquarters is located in Huye, a city about two hours from the Capital of Kigali. During the 8-day trip, you will visit with and learn from young people who are engaged in each stage of the Zoe Empowers program. You will have an opportunity to be a guest in their homes. You will see how the relationships they have with fellow group members are providing them with an extended family within their communities. You will witness firsthand how their group projects and businesses are helping them to thrive in the midst of adversity. Those who are Zoe Empowerment Partners will have the chance to meet and spend time with their empowerment group.

Dates: July 9-18, 2025

Cost: $1,290 plus airfare (airfare range is between $1200 - $2200).

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The Western North Carolina Conference is partnered with Zoe Empowers to assist children across the world.

380 million children are trapped in the cycle of poverty. Empowering all areas of life is the only way out. 

Orphans and vulnerable children living in extreme poverty are abused, sick and isolated from their community. Handouts and begging helps them to survive temporarily. Our solution addresses all their challenges, across eight areas of life, equipping them to overcome poverty with their own efforts—and for good.

Click here to listen to the Means of Grace Podcast: From Healing, to Hope, to Thriving - Zoe Empowers Rwanda (12/7/2023).

 

Poverty impacts 8 areas of life:

  • Malnutrition
  • Homelessness
  • Illness
  • Illiteracy
  • Inability to Earn Money
  • Exploitation
  • Stigmatization
  • Hopelessness 

Learn more at their website: https://zoeempowers.org/