Chapel MAY 2015

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GENEROSITY AND EXCEL << Being generous is not the common trait found in Christians. It is very hard for anyone, even the most mature believer, to be generous at the level that God desires of us. Malachi 3:10 reminds us that God challenges us to test him in our giving. It is the only place in the Bible that I can find such a thing. That tells me that we are not to test God unless He invites us to do so. But when we do, God promises to open the windows of heaven and pour out His blessings on us. Generosity begins in the mind with a decision made and enters the heart as a changed position in the follower of Jesus. When Paul writes to the Corinthian church he challenges them to ―excel‖ in the grace called giving. Excel means to ―move forward‖, ―to get better at. . .‖ or to ―move to the next level.‖ Whatever that means to you, it certainly captures the essence of moving for the Lord. The Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 8:7 throws out another challenge to the followers of Jesus. He asks if they are willing to excel in many different phases of the Christian life but reminds them ―to excel in the grace of giving.‖ He asks them to be generous. Moving to the next level of giving is hard, but worth it, not just to the believer but also to the Kingdom work. As we enter the new sermon series called Generosity I believe we will see God being faithful to us and asking us to test Him. When we go beyond the tithe (a great place to start) we will see what it feels like to be generous with God‘s money. So join us as we ―excel in the grace of giving.‖ Blessings, Fred

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE << With Memorial Day weekend upcoming, our morning worship times will be adjusted that weekend. We will add a Saturday evening worship service on May 23, starting at 6:00 PM. On May 24, there will be a brunch at 9:00 AM with one worship service at 10:30 AM. Due to the holiday, the Chapel Rock office is closed on Monday, May 25. The office will re-open on Tuesday, May 26.

DISCOVERY DAYS NOW ENROLLING << Discovery Days preschool enrollment for the 2015-16 school year is now open to the public. Discov-ery Days has classes for children as young as 18 months old by August 31, and classes continue through Pre-K. All classes meet from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and children bring a lunch from home. Clas-ses meet 1, 2, or 4 days per week depending on age and needs of your child. Discovery Days is closed on Fridays. Discovery Days is committed to providing a quality preschool experience, sharing the love of Jesus as well as meeting your child‘s academic, social and physical needs. The best way to see if Discov-ery Days is right for your child is to arrange a tour. To arrange a tour, contact Discovery Days Direc-tor Carolyn Milkie at 240.2065 or Discoverydays@chapelrock.org. Check out the Discovery Days website at www.discovery-days.org.

OUR CHILDREN NEED — YOU! << The Early Childhood Ministry as well as our Children‘s Ministry is starting the process of recruiting for the next program year which will start in August. If you think helping our kids learn about Christ's love is something you can do, contact either Sherry Schwab or Tyler Lemmel by calling the Chapel Rock office at 247.9739.

The collection bin for Operation Christmas Child donations is in the Foyer – just look for the blue and white Drop Zone banner. The collection area is where a variety of gift items can be dropped off on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Each month a specific item(s) will be featured for donation. For the month of May, the featured items are boys and girls underwear and socks that will fit ages 2 – 14. To review the detailed, month-by-month list of suggested items, please go to the Chapel Rock website.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DONATIONS <<

MAY FOOD PANTRY ITEM << For the month of May Chapel Rock‘s Food Pantry is requesting personal hygiene donations such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, feminine products, razors, bar soap, etc. Our Food Pantry serves hundreds of families on the first and third Thursdays of each month, so your donations are greatly needed and appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at most entrances around the building. If this sounds like a ministry area you‘d like to be involved with, please contact Mike or Kelly Barber at 241.7054 for details.

INDIANAPOLIS BRASS CHOIR CONCERT << The Indianapolis Brass Choir will perform a free community concert on Sunday, May 10, at 4:00 PM at Chapel Rock. The family-friendly Mother‘s Day concert will feature musical selections from classical to contemporary, including A Touch of Gershwin and Symphony No. 1 for Brass. The Indianapolis Brass Choir is a highly respected ensemble of professional and nonprofessional musicians under the music direction of Darin Sorely. Since the group was founded in 1986, they have played concerts throughout the Midwest and internationally. A freewill offering will be collected to benefit Lifeline Christian Mission, a ministry which Chapel Rock has worked with since 1987. Attendees may greet Lifeline Directors, Bob and Gretchen DeVoe at the post concert reception in Connection Corner.

CHAPEL ROCKETS MAY MEETING << Chapel Rock‘s group for men and women retirees, the Chapel Rockets, will hold their monthly pitch-in and meeting on Thursday, May 7, in the Parlor. Please enter only at doors #12 or #14 on the north side. The pitch-in begins at 11:30 AM. After our meal and meeting, Terry Planke will join us to discuss the wonderful and amazing world of honey bees. Terry will also take questions concerning honey bees. Please plan to join us for great fellowship, a good meal and a most interesting program. Invite a guest to join us. For further information, please contact Pauline Gentry at 248.0152.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS SCHEDULED << The Membership Class is designed to help people know how followers of Christ connect to God and others. This course consists of three classes starting May 3, at 12:30 PM with lunch in the Parlor. Sessions two and three will be May 10 and 17, at 11:00 AM in the Parlor. Sign up at the Information Center or online at www.chapelrock.org.

CHAPEL ROCK AT VICTORY FIELD << How about a relaxing evening at Victory Field? Chapel Rock has 30 tickets to the Monday night, May 18, Indianapolis Indians game. Tickets are only $9 per person and they will be on sale after both services on May 3 and 10. It's also Monday Menu Night! Hot dogs, peanuts, Cape Cod Potato Chips, Cracker Jack and popcorn are available for only $1 each! Contact Mark Scudder at 247.9739 for additional information.

Financial Report ending March 31, 2015 Spending Plan General Offering - YTD ....... $539,500 General Offering Given - YTD ..................... $512,641

Financial Highlights

Missions Funding — YTD (distributed to several ministries) ...... $66,395 Budgeted & paid to bond issuance — YTD ............................... $82,500 (bond balance is $2,964,000) Parking Lot Repairs ..................................................................... $2,200 Baptistry Remodel ....................................................................... $3,868

FACTS AND FIGURES << 3/22 3/29 4/5 4/12 Average Attendance — YTD ........ 928

Worship Services 969 947 1,458 945 Baptisms — 2015 ...........................15

Sunday Morning Life Groups 310 291 232 298 Transfers — 2015 ...........................10

Children, Middle School & High School Attendance 150 137 179 183

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MEN’S MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES << Camp Allendale Clean-Up The annual Camp Allendale clean-up weekends are here! Churches in the central Indiana area who support the camp help by sending work teams on Saturdays to help prepare the camp for the upcoming season. The camp provides a nice lunch and the task Chapel Rock has been assigned this year is for swimming pool clean up. There will be something to do for everyone who attends. The plans are to leave from the church at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 9, with lunch served around 12:00 PM. After lunch the group will be returning to Chapel Rock. You may sign up by calling the Chapel Rock office at 247.9793 and a group leader will be in touch with you. Pastor’s Breakfast and Devotion The May Pastor‘s Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 AM in the Parlor. Please enter at door #12. Following the meal Pastor Fred Rodkey will present a challenging and encouraging devotional thought. CDCMF May Dinner Meeting The May CDCMF dinner and program will be held at Camp Allendale on Monday, May 18. This is the annual Camp Kick-off Night and ladies are invited to attend. Please contact Ron Emry at 875.6006 to RSVP or for more information. The bus will leave Chapel Rock at 5:00 PM.

CONSIDER ELECTRONIC GIVING << We invite you to consider using our electronic giving program as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for you and simultaneously provides the church with much-needed donation consistency. Online giving provides the opportunity to make a one-time donation or set up a schedule of automatic (recurring) donations. By setting up a password-protected profile, you will be able to log in at any time to make donations, change a recurring donation plan or view your personal giving history. To begin using electronic giving, go to Chapel Rock‘s website at www.chapelrock.org and click EXCEL / GIVE; then ‗online giving.‘ If you have questions or need fur-ther information, contact Debbie McLoed at 247.9739.