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LEAD LINES Anticipation is a funny thing. In many ways, it’s fun. We enjoy it. When we have something to look forward to, we relish the anticipation. About two weeks from when I write this, and just a few days after you read it, Marvel Studio’s new movie, The Guardians of the Galaxy 2 will hit theaters. I’m really anticipating that movie. The first one was a real surprise hit, but it made almost $775 million worldwide during its theatrical run! The upcoming sequel will likely do even better. But my anticipation doesn’t end there, because there are also THREE MORE superhero movies coming out this year (Wonder Woman, Spiderman: Homecoming, and Thor 3: Ragnarok). It’s a great time to be a geek! The month of May is generally a time of great anticipation too. In high schools and colleges across the country, many seniors are anticipating their graduation. I can tell that May is approaching in my HOSTS kids at Chapelwood Elementary School. They are clearly looking forward to the end of school and a summer vacation. For racing fans, May is a time of anticipation as they look forward to the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500. I have tickets for this one, and I’m really excited about it! But anticipation has an aspect that we don’t like to think about. Sometimes, there’s a concern or fear that the thing or event we’re looking forward to will not live up to our expectations and hopes. “What if the movie is dud?” “What if I can’t get a job when I graduate?” “What if it rains all summer?” “What if my favorite racer crashes?” In order to mitigate this fear, some people try to keep their hopes at bay, and just not expect much to work out the way they want. I’m trying to learn a different way. Rather than mitigate the fear that my anticipation will turn out to be hollow, I’m learning to turn over those things to the Lord. I’m learning to trust Him to take care of them as I do the work to which he has called me. I’m trying to live out the prayer that Paul prayed for the church in Rome which we read in Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” I’m not there yet, but I’m finding that as I turn my anticipation over to the Lord and trust him to take care of the important stuff, I have less fear of the future. I’m able to be optimistic about my days to come because I have entrusted them to Him. I hope that’s true for you too! I hope that through the busy months of May and June, you’ll plan to be with us each Sunday as we study the life of Abraham in our next sermon series: Man of Faith. Abraham was a person who had learned to turn over his future to God. I’m trying to learn the same lesson. Leading as I follow, Casey
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SPECIAL EVENTS P I C N I C I N T H E PA R K — Families of children birth through 4th grade are welcome to join us for a picnic at Adventure Fun Park following second service on Sunday, May 21. Bring a lunch and meet Chapel Rock friends at Adventure Fun Park just north of the church on Girls School Road. P RO M O T I O N S U N DAY I S C O M I N G — Sunday, June 4, will be ‘Promotion Sunday’ when our children move to the next grade level. You will receive specific information from your child’s minister soon. G R AC E M I N I S T RY — Our special needs ministry is up and running. Our children in Kindergarten - 6th grades are being served in room WC 106 during the 9:15 AM service. During the 11 AM service they are paired with a buddy and attend the typical environment appropriate for their age. If you know of someone that could use our services, please connect them to us at [email protected].
A BOX OF SOCKS? Once there was an odd shoebox donated to Operation Christmas Child. It was full of socks. No toys, no school supplies. The people in charge decided to leave it alone, praying that God would use this oddly-filled box for a specific child. Many weeks later, a child was delighted when he opened his shoebox filled with socks. Why? He had accidentally burned his feet in the family's cooking fire and had no shoes and socks. Therefore, he couldn't walk the mile distance to school. By putting several pairs of socks on his tender feet, he could now go to school! Coincidence? NO! God at work through a shoebox! During the month of May, we focus on collecting socks and underwear, for both boys and girls, for ages 2 - 14 years of age. Please put all donated items into the OCC bin. Thank you! Contact [email protected] for more information. 2
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE CHANGE May means racing on Indy’s west side! Because of the traffic congestion on the morning of the Indianapolis 500, Chapel Rock will modify their worship service schedule for that weekend only. On Saturday, May 27, we will conduct a worship service at 6 PM. Children’s programming will not be available on Saturday evening. On Sunday morning, we begin the day with a brunch in Fellowship Hall at 9 AM followed by one worship service at 10 AM. This service will be identical to the Saturday evening service and children’s programming will be offered from birth through Kindergarten.
KEENAGER’S DAY AT ALLENDALE The annual spring Keenagers Day at Camp Allendale will be held on Tuesday, May 9, from 10:30 AM – 3 PM. This annual event is for retirees and persons interested in Camp Allendale. The day will feature a morning speaker, Seth Amerine from Rocklane Christian Church, lunch, with a time for worship and a concert by Wayne Lunsford and Shockley Flick in the afternoon. All of this for just $5 per person. Please RSVP to Camp Allendale by May 8, if you plan to attend by calling 317.878.4400, extension 101.
CELEBRATION FOR SHEPHERD'S HEART Shepherd’s Heart Prison Ministry will celebrate their 30th anniversary with an evening of praise and worship on Sunday, May 7, at 6 PM. Shawn and Lynn Springer will also briefly share what is happening currently in the jails and prisons in central Indiana. A free-will offering will be collected. Refreshments will follow in Connection Corner.
Food pantry request for MAY Chapel Rock’s Food Pantry ministry assists many families in their time of need on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 5 – 7:30 PM. To supplement the food items received from Gleaner’s Food Bank, Chapel Rock members are asked to donate specific items each month. For May, the requested items are microwaveable soup cups, macaroni and cheese bowls, rice bowls, etc. You may bring your donations to the DropZone in the Foyer and place them in the Food Pantry container.
CHAPEL ROCK HOSTS COLLEGE FAIR Chapel Rock will host a college fair on Sunday, May 21, in the Foyer. Our supported Bible Colleges and campus houses will be represented. This will be a great time for our high school students to talk one-on-one with representatives from Ozark Christian College, Lincoln Christian College, Cincinnati Christian College, as well as reps from the campus houses of Indiana University, Purdue University, IUPUI, and Ball State. Many of our schools are offering on-line classes and continuing education for adults. Come and see what is happening on our college campuses.
Chapel rockets — MAY 4 The Chapel Rocket’s, Chapel Rock’s group for retired men and women, will meet in the Parlor on Thursday, May 4. Please enter at door #3 which is located on the south side of the building. The pitch-in luncheon begins at 11:30 AM. After the luncheon and business meeting, our group will be joined by Carrie Vanover from Wild Birds Unlimited who will give us valuable and useful tips on taking care of our neighborhood feathered friends. Please mark your calendars and plan to join our group for good fellowship, delicious food, and an interesting program. For further information, you may contact Rocket’s president, Kay Hinshaw, at 317.271.7179.
RELAY FOR LIFE Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Wayne Township’s Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, May 20, on the lawn south of the Ben Davis football field. Are you a cancer survivor? Do you know someone who is? The organizing committee would like to honor all cancer survivors on May 20, at 6 PM. For additional information, please contact Mike Estridge at 317.440.3085. 3
MEN’S MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY The men’s monthly breakfast along with Pastor Fred Rodkey’s encouraging and challenging message is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Coffee and fellowship begins at 7 AM. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM in the Parlor. Pastor Fred will then give his devotion following breakfast, so be sure to bring a buddy with you. Please enter at door #12. CDCMF PROGRAM FOR MAY Camp Allendale will be the location for the monthly dinner and program on May 15. This is the annual Camp Kick-Off meeting and ladies are invited to attend this month. Chapel Rock’s bus departs at the front entrance at 5 PM.
CAMP ALLENDALE SERVICE DAY Each spring we are given the opportunity and privilege to serve the Lord at Camp Allendale. This year we have been assigned the mission to remove unwanted brush and tree limbs. The date is Saturday, May 13. We’ll depart Chapel Rock at 7 AM, returning by 2:30 PM. A hearty lunch will be provided by the camp. Ready to commit? Call the Chapel Rock office (317.247.9739) and leave your name and phone number no later than Monday May 8, at 12 noon.
YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP Basketball in June? That is what you get when the Chapel Rock Youth Basketball Camp opens on June 12, and runs through June 16. This is an instructional camp focused on fundamental skills of the game and fun. Experienced coaches and former players will assist your child in learning the game and improving their skills for the future. An emphasis is placed on the mental approach to the game as well. Halftime talks from coaches and a closing devotion by Coach Fred each day will prepare your child for their future in the game should they choose to play. Sign-ups begin May 1, and will continue through May 31. Watch the Sunday bulletin for further information.
FACTS AND FIGURES 3/19
3/26
4/2
4/9
4/16
Average Attendance — 2017... 1,129
Worship Services — campus
937
818
885
971
1479
Baptisms — 2017 ..................................18
Worship Services — live streaming
160
108
152
141
198
Transfers — 2017................................... 5
Sunday Morning Life Groups
287
267
287
300
262
Children, Middle School & High School Attendance
108
72
107
121
144
Financial Report ending March 31, 2017 EXCEL One-Fund Offerings — YTD ............................................................ $660,993 Financial Highlights Missions Funding — YTD (distributed to several ministries) ........... $56,835 Budgeted & paid to reduce long-term debt — YTD ............................... $83,175 (mortgage balance is $2,551,601)
2020 N. Girls School Road | Indianapolis, IN 46214 | Office: 317.247.9739 | Fax: 317.247.4672 | Www.chapelrock.org SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 9:15 am & 11 am 4
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LEAD LINES Anticipation is a funny thing. In many ways, it’s fun. We enjoy it. When we have something to look forward to, we relish the anticipation. About two weeks from when I write this, and just a few days after you read it, Marvel Studio’s new movie, The Guardians of the Galaxy 2 will hit theaters. I’m really anticipating that movie. The first one was a real surprise hit, but it made almost $775 million worldwide during its theatrical run! The upcoming sequel will likely do even better. But my anticipation doesn’t end there, because there are also THREE MORE superhero movies coming out this year (Wonder Woman, Spiderman: Homecoming, and Thor 3: Ragnarok). It’s a great time to be a geek! The month of May is generally a time of great anticipation too. In high schools and colleges across the country, many seniors are anticipating their graduation. I can tell that May is approaching in my HOSTS kids at Chapelwood Elementary School. They are clearly looking forward to the end of school and a summer vacation. For racing fans, May is a time of anticipation as they look forward to the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500. I have tickets for this one, and I’m really excited about it! But anticipation has an aspect that we don’t like to think about. Sometimes, there’s a concern or fear that the thing or event we’re looking forward to will not live up to our expectations and hopes. “What if the movie is dud?” “What if I can’t get a job when I graduate?” “What if it rains all summer?” “What if my favorite racer crashes?” In order to mitigate this fear, some people try to keep their hopes at bay, and just not expect much to work out the way they want. I’m trying to learn a different way. Rather than mitigate the fear that my anticipation will turn out to be hollow, I’m learning to turn over those things to the Lord. I’m learning to trust Him to take care of them as I do the work to which he has called me. I’m trying to live out the prayer that Paul prayed for the church in Rome which we read in Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” I’m not there yet, but I’m finding that as I turn my anticipation over to the Lord and trust him to take care of the important stuff, I have less fear of the future. I’m able to be optimistic about my days to come because I have entrusted them to Him. I hope that’s true for you too! I hope that through the busy months of May and June, you’ll plan to be with us each Sunday as we study the life of Abraham in our next sermon series: Man of Faith. Abraham was a person who had learned to turn over his future to God. I’m trying to learn the same lesson. Leading as I follow, Casey
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SPECIAL EVENTS P I C N I C I N T H E PA R K — Families of children birth through 4th grade are welcome to join us for a picnic at Adventure Fun Park following second service on Sunday, May 21. Bring a lunch and meet Chapel Rock friends at Adventure Fun Park just north of the church on Girls School Road. P RO M O T I O N S U N DAY I S C O M I N G — Sunday, June 4, will be ‘Promotion Sunday’ when our children move to the next grade level. You will receive specific information from your child’s minister soon. G R AC E M I N I S T RY — Our special needs ministry is up and running. Our children in Kindergarten - 6th grades are being served in room WC 106 during the 9:15 AM service. During the 11 AM service they are paired with a buddy and attend the typical environment appropriate for their age. If you know of someone that could use our services, please connect them to us at [email protected].
A BOX OF SOCKS? Once there was an odd shoebox donated to Operation Christmas Child. It was full of socks. No toys, no school supplies. The people in charge decided to leave it alone, praying that God would use this oddly-filled box for a specific child. Many weeks later, a child was delighted when he opened his shoebox filled with socks. Why? He had accidentally burned his feet in the family's cooking fire and had no shoes and socks. Therefore, he couldn't walk the mile distance to school. By putting several pairs of socks on his tender feet, he could now go to school! Coincidence? NO! God at work through a shoebox! During the month of May, we focus on collecting socks and underwear, for both boys and girls, for ages 2 - 14 years of age. Please put all donated items into the OCC bin. Thank you! Contact [email protected] for more information. 2
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE CHANGE May means racing on Indy’s west side! Because of the traffic congestion on the morning of the Indianapolis 500, Chapel Rock will modify their worship service schedule for that weekend only. On Saturday, May 27, we will conduct a worship service at 6 PM. Children’s programming will not be available on Saturday evening. On Sunday morning, we begin the day with a brunch in Fellowship Hall at 9 AM followed by one worship service at 10 AM. This service will be identical to the Saturday evening service and children’s programming will be offered from birth through Kindergarten.
KEENAGER’S DAY AT ALLENDALE The annual spring Keenagers Day at Camp Allendale will be held on Tuesday, May 9, from 10:30 AM – 3 PM. This annual event is for retirees and persons interested in Camp Allendale. The day will feature a morning speaker, Seth Amerine from Rocklane Christian Church, lunch, with a time for worship and a concert by Wayne Lunsford and Shockley Flick in the afternoon. All of this for just $5 per person. Please RSVP to Camp Allendale by May 8, if you plan to attend by calling 317.878.4400, extension 101.
CELEBRATION FOR SHEPHERD'S HEART Shepherd’s Heart Prison Ministry will celebrate their 30th anniversary with an evening of praise and worship on Sunday, May 7, at 6 PM. Shawn and Lynn Springer will also briefly share what is happening currently in the jails and prisons in central Indiana. A free-will offering will be collected. Refreshments will follow in Connection Corner.
Food pantry request for MAY Chapel Rock’s Food Pantry ministry assists many families in their time of need on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 5 – 7:30 PM. To supplement the food items received from Gleaner’s Food Bank, Chapel Rock members are asked to donate specific items each month. For May, the requested items are microwaveable soup cups, macaroni and cheese bowls, rice bowls, etc. You may bring your donations to the DropZone in the Foyer and place them in the Food Pantry container.
CHAPEL ROCK HOSTS COLLEGE FAIR Chapel Rock will host a college fair on Sunday, May 21, in the Foyer. Our supported Bible Colleges and campus houses will be represented. This will be a great time for our high school students to talk one-on-one with representatives from Ozark Christian College, Lincoln Christian College, Cincinnati Christian College, as well as reps from the campus houses of Indiana University, Purdue University, IUPUI, and Ball State. Many of our schools are offering on-line classes and continuing education for adults. Come and see what is happening on our college campuses.
Chapel rockets — MAY 4 The Chapel Rocket’s, Chapel Rock’s group for retired men and women, will meet in the Parlor on Thursday, May 4. Please enter at door #3 which is located on the south side of the building. The pitch-in luncheon begins at 11:30 AM. After the luncheon and business meeting, our group will be joined by Carrie Vanover from Wild Birds Unlimited who will give us valuable and useful tips on taking care of our neighborhood feathered friends. Please mark your calendars and plan to join our group for good fellowship, delicious food, and an interesting program. For further information, you may contact Rocket’s president, Kay Hinshaw, at 317.271.7179.
RELAY FOR LIFE Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Wayne Township’s Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, May 20, on the lawn south of the Ben Davis football field. Are you a cancer survivor? Do you know someone who is? The organizing committee would like to honor all cancer survivors on May 20, at 6 PM. For additional information, please contact Mike Estridge at 317.440.3085. 3
MEN’S MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY The men’s monthly breakfast along with Pastor Fred Rodkey’s encouraging and challenging message is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Coffee and fellowship begins at 7 AM. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM in the Parlor. Pastor Fred will then give his devotion following breakfast, so be sure to bring a buddy with you. Please enter at door #12. CDCMF PROGRAM FOR MAY Camp Allendale will be the location for the monthly dinner and program on May 15. This is the annual Camp Kick-Off meeting and ladies are invited to attend this month. Chapel Rock’s bus departs at the front entrance at 5 PM.
CAMP ALLENDALE SERVICE DAY Each spring we are given the opportunity and privilege to serve the Lord at Camp Allendale. This year we have been assigned the mission to remove unwanted brush and tree limbs. The date is Saturday, May 13. We’ll depart Chapel Rock at 7 AM, returning by 2:30 PM. A hearty lunch will be provided by the camp. Ready to commit? Call the Chapel Rock office (317.247.9739) and leave your name and phone number no later than Monday May 8, at 12 noon.
YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP Basketball in June? That is what you get when the Chapel Rock Youth Basketball Camp opens on June 12, and runs through June 16. This is an instructional camp focused on fundamental skills of the game and fun. Experienced coaches and former players will assist your child in learning the game and improving their skills for the future. An emphasis is placed on the mental approach to the game as well. Halftime talks from coaches and a closing devotion by Coach Fred each day will prepare your child for their future in the game should they choose to play. Sign-ups begin May 1, and will continue through May 31. Watch the Sunday bulletin for further information.
FACTS AND FIGURES 3/19
3/26
4/2
4/9
4/16
Average Attendance — 2017... 1,129
Worship Services — campus
937
818
885
971
1479
Baptisms — 2017 ..................................18
Worship Services — live streaming
160
108
152
141
198
Transfers — 2017................................... 5
Sunday Morning Life Groups
287
267
287
300
262
Children, Middle School & High School Attendance
108
72
107
121
144
Financial Report ending March 31, 2017 EXCEL One-Fund Offerings — YTD ............................................................ $660,993 Financial Highlights Missions Funding — YTD (distributed to several ministries) ........... $56,835 Budgeted & paid to reduce long-term debt — YTD ............................... $83,175 (mortgage balance is $2,551,601)
2020 N. Girls School Road | Indianapolis, IN 46214 | Office: 317.247.9739 | Fax: 317.247.4672 | Www.chapelrock.org SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 9:15 am & 11 am 4
