Weekly Update

Kids Praise! Christmas Musical at The Highlands: The Kids Praise! kids will meet at The Highlands to perform for all of the residents on December 16 at 3:00pm.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services:  Join us on December 24 at 4:30 or 6:00pm for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Each service is designed for families with young children to worship together; no childcare will be provided.

Multi-Generational Worship Event:  Join us at our next Chapel Family event on Sunday, December 30 at 4:30pm as Andy Needham leads us in worship.  This will be a great opportunity to come together to worship God for all He has done, is doing, and will continue to do!

New Adult Class:  'Sharing Jesus without Fear' evangelism course led by George Mattingly. Course begins on Sunday, January 13 at 9:30am and runs for 8 weeks.  Please register at the Welcome Desk or by clicking here

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Life Groups:  We would love to help you find a Life Group that fits your life.  We have two new groups: Southborough and Millbury. 

For more information about Chapel Life Groups, contact JP Delaney.



Chapel Men’s Weekly Bible Study:  Join us as we continue to study God's Word in an informal and relational environment. We meet every Tuesday night at 7:00pm and would love to have you join us when you are available.

Chapel Men’s Coffee and Donuts: Do you like coffee and donuts, fellowship and studying God's Word? Then we want to see you on the third Saturday of the month at 8:00am. The next one will be December 15.  We will be watching and discussing Andy Stanley's "Christian: It's Not What You Think".

Men's Ministry Facebook Page:  Did you know we have a Facebook page?  feel free to join here to connect with other Chapel ladies and find out about the latest announcements. 

For more information about Chapel Men events, contact Chris.

Women’s Coffee Connection:  "Mugs and Muffins" will be on Saturday, January 5 at Chapel of the Cross from 9:30-11am. Please contact Monica Slayton at  mpslayton@gmail.com for more information.

Women's Ministry Facebook Page:  Did you know we have a Facebook page? Feel free to join to connect with other Chapel ladies and find out about the latest announcements. 

For more information about Chapel Women events, contact Stephanie.



Sunday Morning Bible Study:  Middle School and High School students are invited  to study God’s word together in small group environments at 11:00am. 

ReFuel Christmas Party: December 16 from 4:30-6:30pm - Be there and Bring a Friend!

Please note:  There will be no Student Programming after December 16 until January 2019.

If you would like more information or have any questions about Chapel Students, please contact Bob.



Infant and Child Dedication:  The next Child Dedication is scheduled for Sunday, December 30. If you would like to dedicate your infant or child, please contact Tanya at tanya@chapelcares.com

Infants & Toddlers:  Childcare is provided during both services in the Pre-K wing.

Pre-K Jr. Worship:  4 & 5-year-olds meet during both services in the Pre-K wing for playtime, snack, and a Bible story.

Elementary Jr. Worship:  Kids in Kindergarten thru fifth grade check in to Jr. Worship in the foyer then enter the seminar room for worship in song and in prayer.  K-2nd graders then move to the Kidz Zone while the 3rd-5th graders remain in the seminar room as they learn from God's Word in age-appropriate settings. 

If you would like to receive regular updates about special events for kids as well as weekly devotionals, please contact Tanya.



Israel Trip:  Pastor Daryl is leading a trip to Israel in May 2019.  This trip is open to anyone who is interested in walking where Jesus, the Apostles, and many other biblical figures walked.  In order to go on the trip, you must have a deposit turned in by December 15.  For all the details on this trip please go to chapelcares.com/Israel.
Please note:  We need 15 people to go on this trip for it to happen, so spread the word!

Chapel Missions Facebook Page:  Chapel Missions has a Facebook Page called “Chapel of the Cross Missions” which has regular missions updates and news about our missionaries and ministry partners along with other helpful information. Like our page here.



Detox Ministry @ Healthlink:  If you would like to serve in this ministry from 3:00-5:00pm on the first Sunday of every month, please contact Lisa.

Highlands Ministry:  We have an ongoing ministry to the residents at the Highlands Retirement Home of Westborough.  We lead a church service on alternating Sundays at 10:00am. If you are interested in serving with our team, one time or on a regular basis, please contact Rick Needham.



Help for Acute and Chronic Special Needs:  Do you or a loved one have special needs and could benefit from the help of your Chapel family? The Special Needs Ministry is here to help you whether you have chronic needs or acute, short-term needs. Please feel free to email Tanya.

For the Hearing Impaired:  Assisted Listening Devices are available for the hearing impaired during our Sunday morning worship services at the Sound Booth.

For the Visually Impaired:  Large Print Bibles are available for the visually impaired at the Sound Booth.

For more information about Chapel's Special Needs Ministry, contact Tanya.