1. What is your full name?
Monika Elba Fontanez.
2. Where were you born?
Sacramento, CA
3. Where did you grow up?
Long Island, NY
4. Where do you live now and how long have you lived there?
Naugatuck, CT. 5 mos
5. Did you grow up knowing about God? How do you feel about your answer?
Yes, since I was 5, always feared and respected God. Always knew He was alive
6. What led you to serve God?
Seeing God move in my family's life.
7. What keeps you serving God?
So grateful for what God has done in my life and my family
8. How old where you when you dedicated your life to God?
21 years ago. I re- dedicated my life to God
9. What ministries are you involved in currently?
Music and teaching
10. What ministries have you been involved in previously?
Women, children, youth, bible study, discipleship training, sang in a group ministering, created kydsfest and elim and harvest fest and drama
11. What do you want to get most out of your relationship with God?
A stronger relationship and continue to witness God’s move with miracles and faith in action
12. Have you been ordained or are you currently in a class for future ordination?
Yes and Minister of Worship
13. When did you come to Nea Zoe Church and why?
Was here at the beginning to help build the church.
14. What is your vision for Nea Zoe Church?
To see this church as a haven for the lost and for people to find God and come with anticipation.
15. Where would you like to see Nea Zoe Church in 5 years?
In our own location with triple size in membership and ministries.
16. What is one thing people should know about your relationship with God that they don’t know?
I trust God and try not to ever give up on God because He won't give up on me
17. What is one piece of advice you would give to a new believer or new visitor coming to Nea Zoe Church?
Believe and trust in God.
18. In closing, any special words for new visitors?
Welcome. God has been waiting for you. He has a lot in store for your life.