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11140 Greenbay, Houston, TX 77024Phone (713) 465-3467

Fax (713) 365-2808www.chapelwood.org

Chapelwood’s Mission is to embody God’s grace as we receive it to those who need it.

The Chapelwood family is a service-focused body of believers who welcome all to experience God’s grace and goodness through Christian community. While we are determined to “take church” to those who do not belong to a local church family, we also delight in serving those individuals and families within our church. We provide ongoing faith-building activities and meaningful fellowship opportunities for men, women, youth, and children.

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MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 MERCY STREET5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall *

MAY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31SANCTUARY SERVICES 8:25 *, 9:45 *, 11:10 a.m. *

CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICEMeditation, Communion,and Healing Prayer8:45 a.m., Chapel

THE BRANCHFamily Service in Spanish 10:30 a.m., 3911 Campbell Road

UPPER ROOM11:15 a.m., Upper Room *

* Services are broadcast live on the web.

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In August, we entered into a season of discernment to gain an understanding of who we are, what we are doing, how we are doing it, and what God is calling us to in the future. The first stage of the discernment process was LISTENING. I did a LOT of listening and asked a LOT of questions at every level of our church and community.

On January 18, Chapelwood gathered over 800 people together for a time of sharing

of not only what was learned, but also what God was lifting up in our midst. This began the second stage of the discernment process called PLANNING, or FORMATION. The Ten Core Values that were brought forward, codified, and lifted up are: Establishing Unity, Encouraging Diversity, Embodying Grace, Providing a Discipleship Pathway, Taking Risks, Becoming Faithful Stewards, Developing a Missional Heart, Ministering to All Stages of Life, Embracing a Sense of Urgency, and Becoming a Learning Congregation.

Then, on Saturday, March 7, we gathered over 110 leaders from every ministry area of Chapelwood. We walked through the Core Values and our mission and started some amazing conversations about how we see those values at work around us. Moving ahead, we will work within our current leadership structure, core teams, and worship communities by asking three BIG questions:

What are we currently doing? Each ministry team needs a clear, working understanding of what

they are doing. Often we assume too much about what we do. It is important to spend time going through every part of our core teams' tasks and identifying what we are doing and what we are not doing.

How do the things we are currently doing align with our mission and core values?

Once teams have looked at what they are doing, they will take time to think about how they are doing those things. Are we doing things in a way that is keeping with our core values? The assumption is that we will continue to do all the things we currently do. New eyes and new ways of thinking may be needed in some cases. As they discuss the HOW, they will also examine the connections and communications to other areas of ministry that impact them: those who give permission, those who promote, those who plan, implement, etc. Are the connections working effectively? What works well? What are the gaps?

Worship Communities will also spend some time clarifying what unity means. What do we identify as the essentials that make us Chapelwood? What is the purpose of the community itself? How does the community define itself? How is the community “perceived” by outsiders? We must be able to define what makes us one –

beyond finances and administration.What is God calling us to do next?

This is where our core teams need to spend some time dreaming. How do we see ourselves living into what God is calling us to next? What are the needs around us? We want all our core teams, administrative teams, and worship communities to think about the question, “What’s next for us?”

This season of intentionality will be extremely important as we discern God’s next steps for Chapelwood. I anticipate the Spirit of God will share some extraordinary things with us! We will be affirmed and challenged all at the same time!

Why must we engage in this process? When we look at the fast-moving landscape of our culture, we realize we need to be a church that can respond quickly and innovatively to the challenges ahead.

We also have formed six “Strategic Working Groups” that will be engaged in studying some specific areas of ministry. Let me share the first three of these groups here.

The first group is called “New Worship Community – Off Campus.” This group will meet with denominational, community, and church leaders to prayerfully discern our future as it relates to starting a new worship community. The group will study the feasibility of creating such a community, examine the best practices associated with that possibility, and bring a report back to the Ministry Council for discussion.

The second group is called “New Sanctuary Community Worship Service.” This group will listen and prayerfully discern how we might add a new worship service to our current portfolio of Sanctuary services at 8:25, 9:45, and 11:10 a.m. Our desire is to reach those people in our West Houston community we are not currently reaching. This group will study times, locations, worship styles, and target groups. They will work with consultants, leaders in our church, and others to bring a proposal to our Ministry Council for discussion.

The third group is called “Discipleship Pathway.” This group will work with all our Adult and Family Discipleship teams and our Worship Communities to help us gain clarity on how we effectively make disciples at Chapelwood. They will look at ways to align our resources, staffing, and shared language, and explore ways to measure how successful we are in accomplishing our mission. They will bring a proposal to our Ministry Council for discussion.

Be in prayer for these study groups. Remember, they are ad hoc groups that are called to study and bring back information to our leadership to pray over and consider – they cannot initiate action. These are big groups and big dreams and we want to make sure we are truly listening to God as we move forward into God’s future for us.

Peace,

Dr. John Stephens4

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A nine-week Sanctuary sermon series continuing through June 7

John Stephens’ sermon series continues throughout May and into June beginning with “Transforming Tradition” and “The Hunger Inside Us All.” This series, based on the Gospel of John, gives voice to some challenging questions whose answers have deeply practical applications. Give some thought to “Experiencing Jesus” in the Sanctuary each week, and remember that it’s easy to catch up on any sermons you might miss. They can be found on Chapelwood’s website under “Media” and then “Sanctuary Services.” May 3 – “Transforming Tradition,” John 4:4-41Is transformative faith rooted in tradition and social expectations that are communicated to us by the church? Or is the experience of the untamable Jesus outside of social conventions necessary for true transformation? The story of the woman at the well helps us grapple with how traditions and social expectations can become stifling to God’s work in the world. May 10 (Mother’s Day) – “The Hunger Inside Us All,” John 6:1-14On Mother’s Day, we ask the question, “What are we truly hungry for?” This is the only miracle story that is told in all four of the gospels. There is a powerful lesson here about hunger, the substitutes we try to feed the hunger with, and Jesus as the bread of life.

May 17 (Senior Sunday) – “The Greatest Lesson You Can Learn,” John 9:1-12, 35-41The story in John 9 of the man born blind is one of the most powerful stories of transformation in the Bible. The story can help us “see” how we experience Jesus in many different ways at different stages of our lives. There are keys in this story that teach us how to experience Jesus in all aspects of our lives.May 24 (Pentecost) – “The Gift of the Advocate,” John 14:1-17On Pentecost, we celebrate the work and power of the Holy Spirit. But we often misunderstand the Holy Spirit. We are not really sure who the Spirit is or how the Spirit works in our lives. Jesus gives us some help on how we can experience the Holy Spirit and what the Spirit’s role is in our lives.May 31 - “An Invitation to Life,” John 11:17-44One of the greatest stories of the New Testament is the raising of Lazarus from the dead. If we look closely, we experience Jesus in some amazing ways as it relates to life and death. The one who has power over death is now confronted with the power of death over those He loves.June 7 – “The Incredible Power of Doubt,” John 20:19-29Thomas is always seen in the Bible as the doubter. But is that necessarily a bad thing? We find Thomas experiences Jesus in a way that is much deeper and more powerful than any of the other disciples at the end of the Gospel of John.

THE RELEASE is 75 minutes of corporate prayer and praise where we come together to "LET GO" of our burdens, weights, sins, stresses, and worries in an environment of anticipation, gratitude, and excitement. Join the Upper Room Worship and Prayer teams for a night of uplifting music, explosive praise, and transformational prayer. If you are in need of a spiritual, emotional, relational, or physical breakthrough, then you don't want to miss THE RELEASE! Childcare will be available so bring the entire family.

For more information, contact Cherri Washington, (713) 365-2808.

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Membership is your commitment to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ in the areas of prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. If you are

interested in becoming a member, please contact Fred Lowe, flowe@chapelwood.org or (713) 827-3916.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TO CHAPELWOOD

Jennifer and David Compston(Evelyn & Ethan)

Linda BotchlettStacey McCoy

Sarah and Chris Weekley(Grayson, Sawyer, Asher, & Tobin)

Susan and Ray Driver

Jill and John Ross

Picture not available: Ange and John Keck

Courtnay and Ryan Springmeyer

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Mary Williams(Torrance)

Ongoing Campus Improvements As a part of our ongoing maintenance, and in the interest of safety and ease of parking, Chapelwood has restriped its parking lot. Members and visitors are kindly asked to park in such a way that their vehicles do not extend into the fire lanes, which are marked with red stripes.

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THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES FOR MAKING MARRIAGE WORK An entertaining, light-hearted, practical book studySundays, May 31 – June 28, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m The study is led by Tricia Miller, Chapelwood member and Licensed Professional Counselor Intern. Tricia will be accompanied by her husband Fred, who will provide the “other side of the story” to the personal anecdotes and stories sprinkled throughout. Tricia and Fred have a mixed Longhorn-Aggie marriage, two boys, and first-hand knowledge that good marriages don’t just automatically “happen” and great marriages can become even better.

This five-week book study, presented in an interactive, lighthearted, and occasionally humorous manner, is ideal for couples who would like to spend some time together learning a few tips and techniques to make their marriage stronger and happier. That includes couples who are engaged, couples who are struggling, and couples who want to make a good thing even better. Along the way, participants will learn some of the things that make relationships fail. “Without the insight of marital counseling, many couples struggle with how to best manage difficulties in their marriage,” said Tricia. “There are different aspects to the book that you can apply to every stage of your life. Everybody will find something good in here for their marriage.”

If you’re looking to sit quietly and listen to an hour-long lecture, this may not be the study for you. Expect interactive dialogue (don’t worry, nobody will be asked to share any embarrassing personal moments), video clips, time to discuss issues with your better half, and the perspective and insights of a counselor whose training makes her well qualified to teach the material.

“In our society we’re trained to go to school, be a good worker, but we’re not trained to focus on relationships. You don’t learn that in school,” said Tricia. “Where do we learn to be a good spouse, a good partner? We just kind of learn along the way. We bring our experiences from when we were raised.” Expectations and assumptions as to who does what in a marriage can reveal differences in life experience, which often provide the base for deeply held, if unexamined, values.

John Gottman, author of The Seven Principles for

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN INVITE WOMEN FROM ALL COMMUNITIESWomen from all of Chapelwood’s worship communities are invited to attend and join in United Methodist Women (UMW) activities and small groups. Through UMW, small groups participate in book studies; service and mission work with a special emphasis on women, youth, and children; and support mission activities and partnerships all over the world. Following is a description of the May circle (small group) meetings. If you would like to know more and are interested in becoming a member of UMW, please contact Membership Chair Carrie Hoye, (713) 856-7774, or carriehoye@mac.com. Come join in grace with us.

TUESDAY, MAY 5Martha Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. with the UMW general meeting in the Fellowship Hall. On Tuesday, May 12 they will meet at Café Express for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Katie Fields, (713) 932-9891.

MONDAY, MAY 11Sarah Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Hazel Cole. Program TBD. Contact: Ann Ramsey, (713) 729-3720.

TUESDAY, MAY 12UMW Sew Sociable will meet at 9:30 a.m. in W202 to work on Linus Blankets for children in area hospitals, isolet covers for newborns, and other special projects. Contacts: Ann Ramsey, (713) 729-3720, and Judy Glasford, (713) 468-8908.

TUESDAY, MAY 19Moms on the Grow Circle will meet 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Linda Withers will continue her series on “Empowering Moms.” Nursery care can be provided if needed by emailing nursery@chapelwood.org by May 12. Contact: Sally Towe, smtowe@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 19 (cont.)Priscilla Circle will meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Parlor for a potluck luncheon. Contacts: Rockie Deboben, (713) 871-9043, and Marian Murray, (713) 973-8254. Vivian Osburn Circle will meet at 11:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall 1 for their end-of-year luncheon. Everyone brings a dish. Contacts: Vicki Jud, (281) 496-9127, and Carol Hill: (713) 278-2266.

Lydia Circle will not meet in W203 in order to attend the annual meeting of Chapelwood’s Charge Conference led by District Superintendent, Rev. Andy Noel, in the Fellowship Hall. Contacts: Susan Johnson, (281) 682-3031, and Marie Mathieu, (713) 467-3841.

Deborah Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. in YB100 for Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God. Session 4 – “Wonder of Prayer.”Contact: Pam Camp, (713) 824-1000.

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Making Marriage Work, studied couples for over twenty years. Characteristics of both “Masters” and “Disasters” couples are reviewed, and study participants will be given the opportunity to share their thoughts with each other as to what changes might help their marriage move more toward the “Masters” side of the spectrum. Thinking that everyone else has the perfect marriage, and the perfect household, and the perfect children is an easy trap to fall into, which can lead to a real sense of discouragement. “On Facebook, everything is perfect,” said Tricia. “In the real world, nobody is.”

We’ll meet on Sunday mornings May 31, June 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 11:00 a.m. in the East Room. If you think you and your significant other might benefit from a study like this, you’re invited to register at www.chapelwood.org. Questions? Please contact Donna Lowe at dlowe@chapelwood.org.

Tricia Miller works as a therapist for the Center for Postpartum Family Health (CPFH), primarily with women and couples. She also is a trained Gottman facilitator and educator.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sunday, May 10, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Fellowship HallAll are invited to share a meal to celebrate Mother’s Day. We will serve breakfast items such as sausage, biscuits, bacon, fruit, waffles, and omelets. We will also serve lunch items like chicken, salads, and a variety of different entrees. Of course, no brunch would be complete without non-alcoholic mimosas!

Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 4-11. Reservations are required and can be made for the following

times: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Make reservations online at www.chapelwood.org/mothersday.

For more information, contact Alba Aguilar, aaguilar@chapelwood.org.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Have you suffered the death of a loved one and found that your friends and family are unable to truly understand what you are going through or what you are feeling? Pam and John Adams experienced the death of a daughter five years ago and have wrestled with the road to healing and want to assist others who are having similar struggles. The grief support group will be offered in the Mercy Street tradition of "come as you are." Hurt, bewilderment, anger, and doubt are recognized to be common in the grief experience and will be accepted with nonjudgmental support. This will be an ongoing support group where people can come when they discover their need and can continue as long as they feel it necessary. The group meets every other Monday. May 11 is the next scheduled meeting, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in room W203. For more information, contact Pam Adams at pcadams_2000@yahoo.com.

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Registering your attendance: Does it really matter?

If you’ve ever wondered whether it really matters if you register your attendance at worship, or in the Sunday School, Bible study, or other small group you’re attending, the answer is YES! That information isn’t just tossed out with the leftover bulletins, it’s used to help Chapelwood figure out how well we’re doing as a church along the Experience-Grow-Share discipleship pathway.

“What we’re trying to find out is who is missing,” said Susan Hall, Chapelwood’s Office Manager. “We care that you’re here, we’re happy that you’re here, but we need to know who’s here so we can find out who’s not here.”

There are a mind-boggling number of different opportunities for participation here at Chapelwood. You’d think that would make getting plugged in to a small group easier, but the opposite is often true. Perhaps there are a large number of worshipers at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays who don’t know there are adult Sunday School opportunities at 11:00 a.m. Perhaps there are people attending a Bible study who are looking for something different than a traditional church environment and don’t know about Mercy Street, The Branch, or Upper Room. If we can reach out to those people there’s a good chance we can help them get plugged in – but we’ve got to know who they are first.

So, the next time the attendance pad is passed to you, please take a moment to fill it out. It really does make a difference.

And – if your email address or other information changes, let us know! Email is perhaps the most common way Chapelwood communicates with its members, and we don’t want to inadvertently miss anyone who wants to keep up with things.

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VBS 2015VBS – June 8-12, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.$25 per child Children’s Ministry proudly presents the Top Ten Reasons why you and your family should be a part of VBS:

10. You get to “See friends, play games, have a snack, and hear about God!” – Isabelle Wright9. Free T-shirt!!!8. You get to be a kid again for a whole week!7. “Volunteering for VBS energizes my soul! Whether it’s dancing with the little ones, jamming to awesome praise music or reflecting on the message for the day, my soul feels nourished with God's love!!!” - Michel Hinton6. “Make a difference in the life of a child!”– Lynn Ludeke5. Fun way to escape the HOT summer heat!4. Great way to start off summer vacation - fuel up with God’s love!3. Make new friends! Whether parent or child, VBS is a great place to meet new people.2. The best $25 you will spend all summer!1. HOT BEEF DIP!!!

There are so many amazing reasons to be a part of VBS, whether as a volunteer or a child. Join us today!! You can register at www.chapelwoodchildren.org.

CAMP CHAPELWOOD 2015This program is for children five years old through fifth grade. Our activities include gymnastics, self-defense class, crafts, cooking, science, field trips, and presentations by educational and entertaining speakers. Chapelwood families and community friends are welcome.

You may enroll your children in one or more sessions:• Session 1: June 15 - 18• Session 2: June 22 - 25• Session 3: June 29 - July 2• Session 4: July 7, 8, and 9• Session 5: July 13 - 16Camp Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 1:45

p.m., Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., No camp on Fridays. The cost for members is $155 per session. The cost for non-members is $170 per session.

For a week-by-week schedule and to register, go to www.chapelwood.org/daycamp. Please note that Session 4 is three days long due to the Fourth of July holiday. Contact: Joanne Buchwald, (713) 465-3467 ext. 160.

CAREGIVER EQUIPPING SERIES Caregiving equipping provides family caregivers the tools to make their responsibilities a little more manageable while looking out for the best interests of their care partner. Come and listen, learn, ask questions - these sessions are designed for your convenience. All sessions are during the Gathering Place at Chapelwood from 11:00 a.m. to noon in Williams 101, where respite care is available. CarePartners Together is resourcing and facilitating each session.

• Monday, May 4: Dietary Concerns and Weight Loss with Bonnie Berube, Dietician and Food and Nutrition Consultant

• Monday, June 1: Legal, Financial, End of Life Questions• Monday, August 3: Staying in Your Home, Safety, and

Security• Monday, October 5: Senior Living Option, Getting Good

Care in a Nursing Facility • Monday, November 2: The Support of Family and Friends • Monday, December 7: Healthy Holidays - Health Concerns

of Seniors

For more information, contact Anne Kadlecek, akadlecek@chapelwood.org.

CLASSES OF 2015 AND 2016IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE YOUR FAITH!Senior Sunday, May 17

The Senior Class luncheon honoring the seniors and their mentors will be held Sunday, May 17, in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the 11:10 a.m. baccalaureate service. The families of all Class of 2015 seniors should by now have received an invitation to attend. Please contact Laura Frost, lfrost@chapelwood.org, if your family did not receive an invitation, or if you have any questions.

The juniors, Class of 2016, host this festive event. We need all juniors possible to serve as wait staff. Juniors – if you are willing and able to serve at this super-fun event, please contact Michele Champion at michelemchampion@yahoo.com.

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Chapelwood is looking for a few good behind-the-scenes volunteers for a ministry that reaches worldwide every week!

Ever wonder how on Sunday mornings the words to the hymns magically appear just in time for the congregation to sing them? Or wonder why the pastor’s microphone is on when he’s preaching, but not when someone else is speaking? Or maybe how the images of the congregation become a part of the worship service archives? The answer is a dedicated team of peoplewho use Chapelwood’s technology equipment to make our worship services available to everyone – whether worshiping on-site or anywhere around the globe.

“I have been volunteering the past four years to video stream the Sanctuary worship services,” said Marcia Hudgens, Chapelwood tech volunteer. “It has been a great opportunity to learn about behind-the-scene actions, and mostly to meet people and the wonderful Chapelwood staff.”

A step inside the control room might lead you to believe that only people with years of experience in the industry would be qualified to participate in this ministry, but that’s not the case. Camera operators are needed, and prior training is not required. If you can move a joystick (think video games), you can be a camera operator. Each service captures video shots from four cameras in the Sanctuary, giving the operators the opportunity to be creative with shots during the sermons, music, and baptisms. Plus, some special services are streamed, so there are opportunities beyond Sunday to participate. There’s always a director present to suggest shots, and everyone gets plenty of training before being turned loose during a service. It’s an easy way to participate in one of Chapelwood’s most frequently recurring and far-reaching ministries.

How far-reaching? How about Iceland? Or Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, or the Cayman Islands? Just in March we saw people from all those countries tuning in for worship. Plus, each week we’re rebroadcast to the Buckingham and to a church in another state that’s between pastors, and that’s

before we start counting our regulars from different parts of the country, or the Chapelwood members who usually attend in person but who through circumstance find themselves unable to be present on Sunday morning. “When people are sick or out of town, they still feel connected to Chapelwood through our worship streaming,” said Marcia. “We are a much-loved ministry.”

It’s not just about Sunday morning, either. If Saturday night is more your thing, tech volunteers are needed for Mercy Street, too.

Mike Firenza serves as Chapelwood’s Sanctuary tech volunteer coordinator. “You don’t have to miss worship on Sunday morning. We just ask that volunteers sign up a couple of times a month for a minimum of one service,” said Mike. “It’s an easy way to serve without being out in front.” Marcia agrees. “If you are a quiet person who likes serving behind-the-scenes, we would enjoy having you in the Control Room at any of the Sunday services.” It’s certainly not just for quiet people, though. Marcia says there’s fun, laughter, and food in the Control Room, not to mention tailgating munchies during football season. Volunteers sign up online for the services they want to be a part of, so scheduling is easy and flexible.

So, the next time you pass through the hallway that leads from the Bell Room to the north transept, glance toward the last door on your left. Behind it lies a collection of people very much like you who have found a way to serve all over the world – from the Control Room at 11140 Greenbay.

If you think a place in this little-known and far-reaching ministry sounds like something you might want to find out more about, please contact Mike Firenza at Michael.Firenza@houstontx.gov for Sanctuary volunteering, or Bond McCall at bmccall@chapelwood.org for other tech opportunities. They’ll answer your questions and get you plugged in.

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YEAR TWO: CHAPELWOOD’S PARTNERSHIP WITH ZOE IN KENYA

In 2013, Chapelwood started a three-year commitment to 149 orphaned children in Kenya through a program called ZOE. The total cost of this project was $18,000, but the return impact on the future of these 149 children is immeasurable.

ZOE first contacts community leaders and local officials to identify sibling groups living in extreme poverty situations. These children are formed into a working group and select their own leadership, rules, and weekly meeting times. They also choose their own name. Our Chapelwood working group chose the name Tumaini (Hope) Miori. The working groups provide orphans and vulnerable children with their own family and community where they experience understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

One of the first steps the group takes is to select a project that will quickly secure food and generate income. Most groups choose to start a group farm so that they can feed themselves and sell the excess to purchase other needed items. They begin health and hygiene lessons and learn about child rights. Because of Chapelwood’s support the first year, ZOE was able to provide the basic training and resources the children needed to begin their journey.

We are now entering our second year of partnership with the Tumaini Miori working group. In the second year, they will continue with a group project, as well as expanding to individual projects to generate income. Members are encouraged to utilize “merry-go-round” funds where individual households pay small amounts into a group pot each month and loan the full amount to one group member. This enables families to expand their business or purchase much-needed household supplies.

They will also begin to emphasize bookkeeping skills and how to grow a business. The children learn how to craft a business plan. They meet as a group to discuss which businesses have the best chance to succeed in their community. Once a business plan is approved, each family unit receives a micro-grant and a start-up kit. The young family leaders are encouraged to develop multiple income sources, so that if an agriculture venture fails due to weather or other factors, they will still have another source of income to fall back on.

While learning how to grow food, keep livestock, and obtain an education is important, orphans and vulnerable children

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will not be able to escape extreme poverty or dependency unless they also learn how to make and manage money. ZOE facilitators and social workers are available for training and guidance, but do not make decisions for the children. The children begin to learn how to make their own decisions and assist each other.

For a complete list of your Chapelwood ZOE family in Kenya, please contact Janine Roberts at jroberts@chapelwood.org. Consider ways that you and your family can be in prayer for our children by name.

A team of 14 Chapelwood members will be traveling to Maua Methodist Hospital on July 30. Last year’s team was able to meet our ZOE children, and we hope that this year’s team will be able to see them again. Meeting our children in person allows our members to offer encouragement, support and love as the children continue on God’s path for their lives. Please be in prayer for the team members as they prepare to go this summer. You can offer to be a prayer partner to an individual. Please also pray for the entire team to fully realize the purpose and plans God has prepared for them before, during and after this pilgrimage.

The team members for the 2015 pilgrimage are: Barbara BoysenEarly and Noël DenisonBeth DudleyMoseka and Creighton MedlockAllyn RisleyBailey RohdeCarl Sandlin (team leader)Veronica SessomTeri SponsellerJohanne and Christian (staff leader) WashingtonCarleen Woods

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Did you know Chapelwood sends out text messages Monday – Saturday with snippets of the Sunday morning sermon from the Sanctuary? We have an amazing group

of writers from all walks of life who listen to the sermon each week with the intent to share that same message daily in 155 characters or less. Here is what some of them had to say about what they do each week to make this ministry such a success:

Larry and I were married at Chapelwood 40 years ago this June. We had joined the church as part of the new Singles Ministry before that and have been blessed to be a part of Chapelwood over these many years. We followed our children through the Children's ministry and the youth programs as teachers and sponsors. I taught at Chapelwood School for Young Children. We are among the founding members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class which has been together for over 10 years now. I am pleased to be a part of the Wednesday Morning Renovare small group. I also enjoy Bible studies with Bob Johnson and Al Hoppe. Larry and I attend the 11:10 sanctuary service. I am also a lifetime member of the Board of Stewards. And, I am currently serving on the Columbarium Committee. There has been no shortage of ways to be involved at Chapelwood. I have always been spiritually fed by the sermons, but listening with the focus of capturing words and thoughts that will also encourage others in their faith is truly a privilege. So, not only do I receive grace through the sermon, I can share that grace with others through the sermon texts.

In the late fall of 2010 Bob Johnson brought an idea to us at the Strategic Discernment Team (SDT) concerning a way of extending the Sunday worship experience. Sharon Birkman Fink was the chair of the Ministries Subcommittee under which this idea would fall. Our subcommittee was Sharon, Tammy Mills, Michael Frewer, and myself. What Bob presented to us was a way each day for subscribers to recall an important, short remembrance from the

sermon. We met with Bob, and it was decided that sending a daily text would be the way to deliver that message. Bob loved the idea that the 10:00 a.m. ding of the cell phone would be a call to worship each morning. For several weeks going into 2011, we practiced on the SDT sending them our daily “tweets.” The SDT very much liked the concept, but we ran into delivery problems trying to use Twitter to make this happen. Suffice it to say that Bob and former Director of Communications Toby Dagenhart came to the rescue by devising a way for us to deliver our texts and not use Twitter. Since February 11, 2011, we have delivered over 1,250 texts to our subscribers and we now have 977 active subscribers. Over the last four years several people had to leave our team. Tammy Mills never actually wrote texts, but Michael Frewer did, and so did Deborah and Don Morrison. They all had to resign for various reasons. In the meantime we have been blessed with an amazing team willing to share their gifts and time with this ministry. And, for that we are very grateful. - Charlotte Whaley

I have been an appointed clergy at Chapelwood two times: 1993-1996, and 2003-present.

I am the executive pastor and the worship communities pastor at Chapelwood. I teach three groups regularly – the PEG24T men’s prayer breakfast, a Monday morning women’s Bible study, and a Wednesday evening Bible study. I also teach Sunday School pretty regularly. I was one of the founders of the Upper Room. I attend all the worship communities, though I’m most frequently participating in the Sanctuary services.

I really enjoy writing the texts – actually, I really enjoy taking notes on the sermon to prepare the texts. It makes me listen very carefully. It’s a real challenge to summarize the sermon in no more than six bite size chunks of 155 characters each. So you have to really pay attention. And that’s good for me! - Bob Johnson

My family became part of the Chapelwood community in 1991. Our children attended pre-school, and were involved in the

sports programs. My son Lance attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the scouting program. My wife and I attend the Fellowship Class. I am a member of the Tom Dunnam Bible Study Class, which meets Monday evening at the church. I love being a part of

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FAITH IN PRACTICE’S ANNUAL WOMEN’S LUNCHEON: THE HANDS OF GOD On May 7, 2015, Faith In Practice, an ecumenical Christian medical mission organization that serves the poor of Guatemala, will hold its Annual Women’s Luncheon at the Hotel ZaZa. Cindy Duffy, Debbie Luhnau and Kay Zost, RN, are serving as the event’s co-chairs, and Faith In Practice President, Rev. Linda McCarty, will emcee the event. The luncheon,

The Hands of God, will celebrate Guatemalan and American volunteers joining hands in service to the poor.

Faith In Practice volunteers Elsa Echeverri, DDS, Monica Patel, MD, and Sharon Webb will share their personal stories of patients in Guatemala who have changed their lives. Attendees will also enjoy shopping for authentic Guatemalan handicrafts at the Mercado and may participate in a raffle that includes an overnight stay and spa package at Hotel ZaZa.

To reserve your table or tickets please visit faithinpractice.org/womensluncheon, call (713) 484-5555 or email ebain@faithinpractice.org.

SHOW SBISD TEACHERS SOME LOVE!May 4 - 8Join us in showing Chapelwood's appreciation of the teachers and staff members of Spring Oaks Middle School, Panda Path Pre-K, Academy of Choice High School, Spring Branch Elementary, and Northbrook High School. We will be serving lunch to one school a day and need volunteers help to serve and/or to provide desserts. If you’d like to participate, please sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4DA4AB28A46-chapelwood.

RECEPTION DESK VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

We are in need of volunteers to serve at our reception desk during the week. Morning shifts run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and afternoon shifts run from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The receptionist desk is staffed mornings from Monday through Friday, and afternoons from Monday through Thursday. We are particularly in need of help on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Donna Wilkins is Chapelwood’s Thursday morning receptionist. When some of her time opened up several years ago, she stepped in as a permanent substitute. “I’ve always volunteered for something, somewhere, and all this time I hadn’t volunteered at the church. It was time for me to do something like that,” she said. “It’s just something I can do for the church.”

Anne Richardson serves on Tuesday morning. She says, “After many years of being involved with the Children’s Ministries I wanted to continue serving Chapelwood in some way. The Receptionist Desk was a great opportunity for me to stay connected and serve Chapelwood by answering the phone one morning a week. I love this volunteer opportunity and plan on continuing as long as I’m able.”

If you are interested in helping show hospitality to the folks who call or come by our church, this is the ideal job for you! We need people to serve as substitutes, as well as cover regular shifts, so don’t let fear of a weekly commitment keep you away.

Please contact Karen Ridgway at karenridgway7@yahoo.com to find out more about this opportunity. We need you and you will enjoy yourself – we promise!

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Charlotte's team. Writing the texts helps us to peer deeply into the sermon's message. Receiving the texts keeps the message alive in our hearts during the week. - David Childers

My wife and I were referred to Chapelwood in 2007 when looking for our new church home in town, and we have been attending ever since. We attend the 11:10 Traditional Sanctuary Worship service, and we are founding members of the Wedding Band II Sunday School class at 9:45 in CB 201.

Writing sermon texts gives me the opportunity to reflect upon the sermon I just heard using a deeper level of concentration because I want to interpret the sermon in a way that brings it to life and has a true impact on our subscribers. - Will Morefield

I have been at Chapelwood about eight years. I attend the Contemplative Worship, Fellowship Sunday School Class, 11:10 Sanctuary Worship, and Men's Life. Writing sermon texts has helped me grow spiritually by focusing my attention on the spiritual needs of others. - Jim Ledbetter

I have been a member of Chapelwood for 21 years. I serve on the Chapelwood Foundation Global Missions subcommittee. I have also been involved in global missions committee and on three mission trips with Chapelwood. Taking notes and thinking about getting six short points of the sermon has led to a deeper reflection and understanding of the message than I would get without that work. It facilitates the study of the word rather than merely passively listening to it. - Clay Hightower

If you would like to receive a text or e-mail with a one-sentence "gem" from our most recent Sanctuary sermon, text or e-mail the word "sermons" to text@chapelwood.org. We are always looking for more writers! To become a sermon text writer, contact Charlotte Whaley, charlotte.whaley@gmail.com.

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Faith In Practice has been providing medical, dental, and surgical care to poor Guatemalans through mission trips for over 20 years. More than 1,200 US and 800 Guatemalan volunteers serve over 25,000 Guatemalans each year. Faith In Practice has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for 10 consecutive years, placing it in the top 1% of charities rated. For additional information, please visit www.faithinpractice.org.

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THE CHAPELWOOD FOUNDATIONYour gifts to the Chapelwood Foundation can be a special way to honor someone or mark the joy of a special occasion while helping to build an

endowment for Chapelwood in perpetuity. For more information, contact Teresa Cannon at (713) 354-4485 or tcannon@chapelwood.org.

GIFTS IN MEMORY OF

Stephen BridgesAnnie Laura Fortenberry

Gene BankstonDot and Bill Thompson

Jason CrumpJane-Page and James Crump

Nell LynchGrayce and Sidney Hess

Debbie SheltonDana and Henry Houston

Edward C. LynchAnne and David Rae

Glenn JensenKay and Bob ClevelandPam and Jerry Treadwell

Peg and Sam Barry FamilyBetty Harnden

Marty ShroffJane Sugars

Karen and Russ RidgwayJay Kutner

Kate Kutner

Emmy BrownJennifer and Rob Cooksey

George W. Hetherington, MDJanet and Fred Castrow

Joanne MillsMarilyn and Mark Green

Clayton MillsKaren and Russ Ridgway

Mrs. Marshall HenryDonna Dawson

Claire KuykendallKenneth Kuykendall

Tom DunnamKenneth Kuykendall

Carol WilhiteKenneth Kuykendall

Terri JonesMarcia Hudgens

Laura Andrews WorthamRaeann SarsfieldCharles T. BeardMalena SmitherKaren NewtonGisela Hopkins

Diane CreekmoreMoya Mischon

Irene and Bob BeringMargaret and Leonard Bedell

Kay and Bob ClevelandBeverly and Larry Williamson

Mary SweetReedie Carson

Donna and Mark GreekSusan Grube

Saza and Dudley DobieMarilyn and Robert McDowell

Joan and Kevin HodgesRoberta Husband

Mary Lou and Buzz SionCarter Howard

Peggy MenchacaAnne and James Kadlecek

Marie DilworthGay and Richard Hillman

Wayne PayneJane and Jim Wise

Dot and Bill ThompsonJane and Elwin Peacock

Grace and Carroll PhillipsCarrie and Ron Woliver

Joan and Bob GreerLucia Street

Discovery SS Class of CUMCClayton MillsClyde Combs

Judith and Richard PerkinsNancy and Bill Sartain

Ann ShoffstallPatricia Monroe

George Anderson-WoodDiane and Brent RagerJoanne and Joe Roach

Jim SullivanHugh Phillips

Pam and Jerry TreadwellDorothy and George Kilpatrick

Barbara LeeJean and Bill JensenJeanne M. Warren

Shirley LebowBetty Ann and John Taylor

Sabra and Frank SteedErin and John Strader

Laura Andrews Wortham (Con't)

Candlelighters Sunday School Class of CUMC

Erin and John StraderJudie and Cecil Ferguson

Dana and Henry HoustonJeanne and Allen Muncey

Alliance Benefit Group of HoustonNan Fulweber

Mary Kay and Richard MoenKristi and Keith Herndon

Ann and John GayFaye and Tom Johnson

Robert FulweberNan Fulweber

Elizabeth M. ReynoldsAllen Hadaway

Jim DeBerryIrene and Bob Bening

Ann PeperCharlotte and Larry Whaley

Sharon BerryHollie and Scott ShoupHelen and Ron Franz

Walkup Co.Pam and Jerry Treadwell

Oliver Reeves DavisDeEtte and George Sauer

Deborah and Wayne Culver

John SartainNancy and Bill Sartain

Russell SartainNancy and Bill Sartain

Suzanne HowellMargaret and Jim LaRoe

Boone PickensBarbara and Jerry Simpson

Virginia CombsLarry Hesketh

Pat McCallLarry Hesketh

Buell SweetLarry Hesketh

Don CampbellLarry Hesketh

Carol JensenLarry Hesketh

Nancy GinzelLarry Hesketh

Herb CarsonLarry Hesketh

Ross E. Dawson, Jr.Donna Dawson

Dr. Charles FennerJanet and Fred Castrow

Van BallardJanet and Fred Castrow

Gene WagenechtChancel Choir of CUMC

Diane and Dick MillsAnn and James Houston

W. Van HoustonCasey Corbett

Betty and Don EspeyPamela and Bob Moore

John E. OrtloffCleta Ortloff

John D. GayCarol Gay

Gloria Bolen KachlerCarrie and Ron Woliver

Katherine and John Bridger

Barbara BakerTom Baker

Dr. Pete DaltonErin and Matthew Roorda

Betty AntonioHazel and Carlton Cole

Gene DavisHelen and Dennis Crowe

Dr. Roger FeldmanChancel Choir of CUMC

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John StephensBarbara Bering DundasJoann and Mike Cone

John and Stephanie StephensLou and Mark Houser

Sara and Greg BeavesLarry Hesketh

Susan and Jim JacksonJanis and Randy Henry

Farrell and Stuart SaundersKathy and Bob Christy

Yvonne ConklinAlison Hogan

Jim JacksonMopsy and Gary Andrews

Wick StuckeyMopsy and Gary Andrews

Susan JacksonJean Jensen

Teresa CannonLynn Stanley and Ron Webster

Sandra and Ron Yates

Bobbie Ann and Bob LarkinsSandra and Ron Yates

Sara and Kelly Williams (Sara and Kelly Williams Scholarship Fund)

Larry Hesketh

Bob MoorePamela Moore

GIFTS IN HONOR OF

LIVING OUR LEGACY...FUNDING OUR FUTURE

RESTRICTED GIFTS

Jane and Jim Wise (Susan Jackson Scholarship Fund)Carrie and Ron Woliver (Susan Jackson Scholarship Fund)

Fellowship Class of CUMC (Scholarship Fund)

Donations for the 2015 Foundation Dinner will appear in the June Chimes

Were you the first one in your family to graduate from high school? Or like many of us, did you graduate from high school and go on to college as a rite of passage, with parents and grandparents having graduated from college as well?

We recently received news from two recent college graduates whom Chapelwood supported through Chapelwood Foundation scholarships: Ruth Rivera and Ruben Espinoza.

Both were first in their families to attend and graduate from college.Both were first in their families to finish high school.Both learned English as a second language in the public school setting. Both were stand-out students.

This is from a thank you note that the Chapelwood Foundation received from Ruth Rivera:

“…Words could never describe how incredibly blessed I feel to have had a scholarship through Chapelwood. Thank y’all from the bottom of my heart for the support I (along with many others) received. Being a first generation high school and college graduate has been

challenging, but your support eased my journey. I aim to one day give back to my community too by investing in future generations. I received a Bachelor’s in Political Science with pre-law emphasis and a minor in criminal justice. I graduated Cum Laude (3.5 GPA) and a semester early. I have not started attending job interviews because I have been applying to law schools and I just took my LSATs. I will keep you updated on my law school journey!

Thank you for being so inspirational and wonderful.”

Warm regards,Ruth RiveraNorthbrook High School Class of 2011Stephen F. Austin University Class of 2014

Ruben Espinoza graduated this past December from the University of Houston with a math degree; he also obtained a secondary teaching certification. In his application for a scholarship from the Foundation in the fall of 2010, Ruben stated that as a graduate of Northbrook High School, his dream was to become a math teacher.

He said that by investing in him and his future, we would also be investing in his future students. “I may not have found a cure for cancer, or saved a life; I may not have accomplished world peace or stopped a crime; but I know how to change a world, and that is by starting with me.” How could we say no to that? And – wouldn’t you know it? Ruben just got a job right here in Spring Branch. He is teaching math at Northbrook High School.

Both of these outstanding young people dreamt of giving back to their community, our community. Both just needed someone to take a chance on them. Chapelwood took that chance, and we are betting it will pay off in spades.

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John Stephens, Senior PastorBob Johnson, Executive PastorBob Lindsey, Business Administrator

ADULT DISCIPLESHIPAndy Cunningham, Pastor of Young Adult and

Men's MinistryGinny Itz, Director of Connecting MinistryMelissa Maher, Pastor of Adult DiscipleshipAllen Quine, Theologian in ResidenceJanine Roberts, Director of Global/National Missions Teresa Rossy, Director of Learning MinistryNancy Sterling, Director of Praying MinistryAmy Taylor, Director of Local Serving

CHILDREN’S & YOUTH DISCIPLESHIPCindy Booth, Director of Children's Ministry Josef Klam, Pastor of Children's & Youth Discipleship Carolyn Park, Administrator - Chapelwood School

for Young Children Sarah Pattillo, Director of Student MinistriesCason Sicking, Director of Recreation Ministry

PASTORAL CARE & REACHINGScott Endress, Pastoral Care, Reaching, and Senior

Adult MinistriesFred Lowe, Director of New Member DevelopmentBill Stell, Pastoral Care Wick Stuckey, Pastoral Care Ministry

WORSHIP COMMUNITIESLuis Palomo, Pastor of The BranchStephen Roddy, Director of Traditional WorshipGregg Taylor, Pastor of Mercy Street Christian Washington, Pastor of Upper RoomWayne Watson, Director of Contemporary Worship/

SanctuaryJerry Webber, Pastor of Contemplative Worship/ Director of Center for Christian Spirituality

OTHER MINISTRIESTeresa Cannon, Director of Chapelwood FoundationKaren Firenza, Director of Marketing and

CommunicationsColleen Lingle, Accounting ManagerBond McCall, Director of Technology for MinistryIvan Rhone, Director of Kitchen Ministry

11140 Greenbay, Houston, TX 77024Phone (713) 465-3467 Fax (713) 365-2808www.chapelwood.org

WHO DOES WHAT

Contacts

Baptisms: Caroline Louise Amburn, daughter of Lindsay and Grant Amburn, on March 8, 2015; Miller Thomas Ford, son of Madison and Stuart Ford, on March 8, 2015; Hayes Robert Ford, son of Madison and Stuart Ford, on March 8, 2015; Sophia Grace Harper, daughter of Ginny and Thomas Harper, on March 8, 2015; Blake Margaret Sloan, daughter of Leslie and Larry Sloan, on March 8, 2015; Olivia Leigh Hauptman, daughter of Kirsten and Arthur Hauptman,

on March 8, 2015; Grant Jameson Wimmer, son of Lynnsey and Chris Wimmer, on March 15, 2015; Knox William Bush, son of Diana and Caleb Bush, on March 22, 2015; Trevor Lee Johnson, son of Juanita White and Don Johnson, on March 22, 2015.

Weddings: Allison Blair Matocha to Scott Michael Mathieu on February 28, 2015; Kristen Renee Smith to Scott Thomas Hogan on February 28, 2015; Jordan Taylor Kindred to Cody Andrew Mandell on March 14, 2015.

Our Prayers and Sympathy Expressed to: Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Beaves and family on the death of Sara’s father,

Mr. Roger Guy Feldman, on February 25, 2015; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Sealy and family on the death of Sharon’s father,

Mr. Roger Guy Feldman, on February 25, 2015; The family and friends of Mr. Gene Bankston who died February 27, 2015; Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Henry and family on the death of Randy’s mother,

Mrs. Rue Evans Henry, on March 2, 2015; Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Giddens and family on the death of Fern’s mother,

Mrs. Valerie Walker, on March 9, 2015; Mr. John Peper and family on the death of his wife, Mrs. Ann Peper,

on March 11, 2015; Mr. and Mrs. Danny Mraz and family on the death of Adrianne’s mother,

Mrs. Ann Peper, on March 11, 2015; Mr. Steve Wortham, Trent, Amber, and Tara on the death of their wife and mother,

Mrs. Laura Andrews Wortham, on March 17, 2015; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Andrews and family on the death of their daughter,

Mrs. Laura Andrews Wortham, on March 17, 2015; Mr. and Mrs. Soctt Locher and family on the death of their son, Brian William Locher,

on March 17, 2015; Dr. and Mrs. Cal Dalton and family on the death of Connie’s father,

Mr. Ernie Klessig, on March 19, 2015; Ms. Cindy Craft and family on the death of her father, Mr. Jim Craft,

on March 21, 2015; The family and friends of Ms. Terri Smith Jones who died March 23, 2015; Mr. and Mrs. Dale H. Mounger and family on the death of Gloria’s mother,

Mrs. Orline Guynn, on March 24, 2015; The family and friends of Mrs. Shirley Taylor, who died March 27, 2015; The family and friends of Mr. Benjamin Edward (Ben) Taylor,

who died March 28, 2015; Mr. and Mrs. Walt Agnew and family on the death of Susan’s father,

Mr. William Sellers, on March 29, 2015; Mr. Forrest Bugge and family on the death of his father, Mr. Harold Bugge,

on March 31, 2015.

PRAYERS AND PRAISE FOR OTHERSJOYS AND CONCERNS

Recently Hospitalized: Cleo Campbell, Nan Fulweber, Mary Leach, Naomi Mitchum, Mike Nordmeyer, Judah Lee Wood

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Prayer Shawl Retreat May 1 - 3

2 Mercy Street5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

3Confirmation Service 4 p.m., Sanctuary

4Teacher Appreciation lunches, May 4-8 Caregiver Equiping Series, 11 a.m., Williams 101

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Women's Spring Luncheon, 11 a.m., Fellowship Hall

6 Job Search 102, 6 p.m., LC214 Wednesday Night Supper 5:30 pmWednesday Night Studies 6:30 pmChancel Choir, 7 pm

7Faith in Practice Women's Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Hotel ZaZaFoundation Dinner 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

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Church Under The Bridge, 7 p.m.

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Mercy Street5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

10Mother's DayBrunch, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fellowship HallCommon Ground, 9:45 a.m., Upper RoomWesley Choir Concert, 6 p.m., Upper Room

11 12 13 Wednesday Night Supper 5:30 pmWednesday Night Studies 6:30 pmChancel Choir, 7 pm

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Mercy Street5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

17 Senior Sunday VBS TrainingSUMMIT Training Mass of the Children, 6 p.m., Sanctuary

18 19 UMW Meetings, various times

Board of Stewards, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall

20 Wednesday Night Supper 5:30 pmChancel Bell & Contemplative Ensemble, 6 p.m., Chapel Wednesday Night Studies 6:30 pmChancel Choir, 7 pm

21 22 Mercy Street Family Night, 6:30 p.m., Fireside Room

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Mercy Street5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

24Blood Drive, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Courtyard Room

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Memorial Day, Church closed

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Wednesday Night Studies 6:30 pmChancel Choir, 7 pmThe Release7 p.m., Upper Room

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Parents Night Out5 p.m., Nursery

30 Mercy Street5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

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QUARTERLY BLOOD DRIVEMay 24, 2015, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Courtyard Room Chapelwood will host a quarterly blood drive for M.D. Anderson's Blood Bank. Cancer patients need more blood components than do patients with any other disease because cancer often impairs the bone marrow where blood cells are produced. M.D. Anderson's blood bank uses more than 500 units every day.

Consider giving 20 to 30 minutes of your time to donate a pint of blood. Walk-ins are welcome. To donate, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and bring a driver's license.

Postmaster, please deliver byWEDNESDAY/THURSDAY APRIL 29-30, 2015

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