Chapel Weekly Update - April 30, 2020

This Week's Online Sunday Service

In Part Two of our Control in the Midst of Chaos series, we will find comfort that God Knows the Future. Daniel's life story reveals how God's wisdom, sovereignty, and power can affect our view of the people and circumstances in our lives. We may not know the future, but the God who loves us does. Because of that, we can trust Him.

Watch on our YouTube Channel: Chapelcares or at our Chapel Website, click "View Sunday's Service"
Part 2: God Knows the Future
Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49
Communion: We will share communion during the service, so have your elements prepared if you would like to participate.

Visit our Sermon Archive to access previous sermons and related sermon resources.

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Pastor's Devotional and Weekly Update

Read Pastor Derek's Devotional, "God, Want Do You Want Me to Do Today?"  and view the video devotional.

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Thank You From Pastor Derek

I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciated seeing everyone for my birthday parade this past Sunday. Being able to see so many of you was a wonderful gift and brought me joy during this time of sheltering-at-home.

I'm looking forward to another year of life, and I am thankful to be here at Chapel as we continue to do our best to reach this community for Christ.

So thanks again and may God richly bless and protect you and yours during this challenging season.

Blessings in Christ,

Pastor Derek

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Online Beth Moore Study

Chapel Women has launched an online women's study to coincide with the Daniel sermon series. Gathering on Zoom on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm, women will meet to discuss what God revealed to them through His Word. Beth Moore's study, Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy, provides a platform for deep reflection and intimate discussion. This Saturday morning, May 2nd, there is an opportunity to catch the video for week one, and then Monday night's regular program continues the series. Contact Kylie Gibbons, Women's Leader, for connection details. We hope you join in!

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Community Outreach

Community Mask Initiative. Volunteers from Chapel have already made over 50 masks to donate to community organizations in need. Can you help make masks or donate supplies to make them? We are recruiting sewers to help make masks for some community organizations as well as to have some at Chapel for when our building reopens. We are in need of ¼” elastic and fabric. Contact Jennifer White, Office Administrator, if you can help!

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Outreach Update

Over the course of the next several weeks, we’ll be offering you updates from our Outreach Partners. They will share with you what is going on in their ministry area as well as the impact of the COVID-19 situation on their ministry.

Global Partner: John and Karen Ames, of Converge African Church Leader Training
Here are some key things happening.

1. Karen and I are in good health –After quarantining, we spent Easter with our daughter Christelle and Nathan and the four kids across town.
2. Have postponed any travel until further notice from our Converge President.
3. Postponed a trip to Kenya on July 30-August 10th.
4. Sent relief help to pastors in Guinea and Ghana and Liberia
5. Worked with our Converge missionaries through prayer and evacuation procedures. Some have stayed in the country and some have returned to the States.
6. Provided resources for leadership training for pastors in Liberia through EMAIL and photocopying
7. Building our Expanded African Impact Team from 4 couples to 7 couples now.
8. Trying to communicate with our churches and individuals regarding on the ground issues in Africa during this Pandemic.
   a. Africa has limited medical resources
   b. Africa has limited education abilities
   c. Food and markets are hard to get to
   d. Price gouging is real

Regional Partner: Scott Larson, of Straight Ahead Ministries (Bible study outreach to every juvenile facility in US)
slarson@straightahead.org
Juvenile facilities are closed to family visits and outside programs coming in. The facilities have reached out asking for help with residents with a lot of time on their hands. Straight Ahead has provided Bible study materials, music, games, snacks. They are still working towards the goal of doubling the number of juvenile facilities that Christian programs.

For more information on how you can support or pray for any of our Outreach Partners, contact JP Delaney, Executive Director.

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Chapel Weekly Schedule

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