March Chimes by Chapelwood United Methodist Church

MARCH 2016

H O LY W E E K

PA L M S U N D AY S U N D AY, M A R C H 2 0 , A L L C O M M U N I T I E S M A U N D Y T H U R S D AY ALL-COMMUNITY WORSHIP T H U R S D AY, M A R C H 2 4 , 7 : 0 0 P. M . , FELLOWSHIP HALL O u r wo rshi p communi ti es wi l l gather to cel ebrate the sa cram ent of Hol y C ommuni on and begi n the three day jo u rn e y from the cruci fi xi on of Jesus to hi s res urrec tion. G O O D F R I D AY F R I D AY, M A R C H 2 5 , 7 : 0 0 P. M . , S A N C T U A R Y T h e Ch ancel C hoi r wi l l l ead us i n sol emn music , we will sh a re in the readi ngs of scri pture of the fi nal moments of Je su s before hi s cruci fi xi on, and remove the symbols of the San ctu ar y as we prepare to l eave i n darkness. F A M I LY P I C N I C A N D E G G H U N T S A T U R D AY, M A R C H 2 6 , 2 : 0 0 P. M . Jo in u s f or thi s annual festi val as we cel ebrate Jes us and the co m in g of Resurrecti on S unday! Bri ng your bas kets f or the egg h u n t , your appeti te and some money for the food truc ks , your sm ile s for pi ctures wi th the Easter Bunny, and bring your f riends too!

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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.

SATURDAY MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26 MERCY STREET 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall *

SUNDAY MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27 SANCTUARY SERVICES 8:25 *, 9:45 *, 11:10 a.m. * Easter Service see page 3 CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE Meditation, Communion, and Healing Prayer 8:45 a.m., Chapel THE BRANCH Family Service in Spanish 10:30 a.m., 3911 Campbell Road UPPER ROOM 11:15 a.m., Upper Room * * Services are broadcast live on the web.

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E A S T E R S U N D AY W O R S H I P – M A R C H 2 7 7:00 A.M. SUNRISE SERVICE, CHAPEL COURTYARD 8:25 A.M. TRADITIONAL WORSHIP WITH THE WESLEY CHOIR, SANCTUARY 8| 8:45 A.M. CONTEMPLATIVE, CHAPEL | 9:45 A.M. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP, SANCTUARY 8|V 9:45 A.M. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP HALL| 10:30 A.M. THE BRANCH & MERCY STREET, 3911 CAMPBELL RD. 11:10 A.M. TRADITIONAL WORSHIP WITH THE CHANCEL CHOIR, SANCTUARY 8| 11:30 A.M. UPPER ROOM, YOUTH BUILDING UPPER ROOM 8| | Childcare is provided for children up to Kindergarten age V Sign language interpretation is provided 8 Service will be broadcast live at www.chapelwood.org

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THE STRATEGIC WORKING GROUPS: AN UPDATE FROM JOHN On February 16, the Board of Stewards spent some time hearing about and discussing the six strategic working groups we set in motion last spring. Here is an update from each group. New Worship Community On-Site One of the biggest concerns I’ve heard since arriving is how we are not doing as well as we should reaching the next generation of young people. The statistics bear this out. The study group met and shared some exciting research and demographic information. We are prayerfully working to find a young, dynamic pastor to start a new worship community that will offer another style of worship that, while open to all, will strive to reach the next generation of Chapelwood members. New Worship Community Off-Site Evangelism and growth is a mandate of the Gospel. We are not only called to grow as disciples and engage in mission . . . we are also called to reach NEW disciples. The study group met and began their work last summer. Shortly into the group’s work, the Texas Annual Conference asked if we wanted to discern the possibility of being the “mother” church for a new church start in East Downtown (EaDo) Houston. We are bringing in Rev. Jacob Breeze as the pastor of New Worship Community Development to start an 18-month prayerful study of whether this new church in EaDo is something God is calling Chapelwood to do. Whatever God reveals, we will help Jacob and this new church get started! There is still more to learn and discern before we decide if this becomes a Chapelwood worship community. Discipleship Pathway Group This study group put together a system-wide approach to disciplemaking. While investing in the discipleship pathway is what we want individual disciples to do, what Chapelwood does is create a disciplemaking environment. “ You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” True. But you CAN build the pond. Chapelwood’s disciple-making environment is “building the pond.” The study group focused on how to create a disciple-making environment in each area of ministry. Our next step is to clearly teach every area of ministry how to implement this environment. Spring Branch Strategic Group It was clear in the discernment process that Spring Branch is not only Chapelwood’s neighborhood but also our primary mission field. The goal of the study group was to present Chapelwood with the

best option for achieving the highest impact in growing disciples and improving community life in Spring Branch. There are many important partners in Spring Branch we must continue to leverage for the kingdom. The group focused on our Campbell Road campus, feeling it, too, should be leveraged. Properly laid out and equipped, Campbell Road could become not only a hub of high-impact ministry into Spring Branch, but also a place where multiple worship communities could exist and flourish. Chapelwood is uniquely positioned to embed itself in the ever-changing community of Spring Branch. The group recommended a complete renovation of the campus in order to become a central location for transformative ministry. Chapelwood Day School Strategic Group This group was tasked with two purposes – to study future expansion of the school and to work on greater alignment of its operations and culture with the church. Expansion of the school is not currently a viable option. The alignment of culture and operations is in process across all areas of staffing, budget, and facility usage. Chapelwood Facilities Group This group seeks to serve and support the other strategic groups and the overall ministries of Chapelwood. Once the plans begin to be implemented, the facilities group will examine Chapelwood’s two campuses and make recommendations on expansion or renovations. Finally, while not one of the strategic groups, we are making changes to our worship and music ministries. We will hire a new Director of Worship and Music Ministries to help us align gaps in that ministry area by: 1) Giving us senior leadership in worship planning and coordination, 2) Leading us to not only excel but to grow our traditional worship services, and 3) Managing all the music ministries of Chapelwood. I ask you to be in prayer for the church leadership as we continue to listen to God and strive to make the kingdom of God a reality in our sphere of influence. Some of these changes may be exciting to you. Others may cause you concern and prompt questions. Just know that the Board of Stewards, Staff Parish Relations Committee, Finance Committee, Trustees, and Ministry Council will continue to be a part of all of these conversations as we prayerfully discern the next steps for Chapelwood.

Peace,

Dr. John Stephens

WELCOME TO PASTOR JACOB BREEZE

. . . his vision for the future is a place that “embodies ancient practices with today’s artists for tomorrow’s city.”

Chapelwood – say “Hello” to Jacob Breeze – our newest pastor. On February 1, Jacob began his role here as the Pastor for New Worship Community Development. For the last seven months, Jacob has been working out of St. Mark’s UMC – Pecore, while building relationships with people working and living in East Downtown (EaDo, pronounced EE-doh). These efforts are being supported and guided through Jacob’s participation in the United Methodist Church’s Path 1 program, which is the New Church Development program of the General Board of Discipleship. Jacob’s long-term goal is to plant a church in this rapidly growing and highly underserved area of Houston. His role at Chapelwood will include his continued efforts to lay the groundwork for a new church community in EaDo. Jacob views himself as a “parish pastor.” As a parish is a geographical piece of land, a parish pastor ministers to all who live, work, or play in an area, regardless of whether or not they are church members. This particular “parish” – EaDo – is a triangle just east of Minute Maid Park – bounded by Highway 59 on the northwest, Interstate 45 on the southwest, and the railroad on the east. “What’s compelling to me: if you live in that neighborhood right now, and you want to go to a Protestant church, you have to go somewhere where you don’t live,” said Jacob. “There are only two

churches in EaDo, and they’re both Roman Catholic. So, we have the unique opportunity to be not just the only Methodist church, but the only Protestant option in the neighborhood.” Jacob’s approach to ministry can be summed up in two words: Traditioned Innovation. “Instead of saying what’s old is bad, we want to say, ‘What has God been doing in the church for hundreds of years that we can lift up and bring forward as gifts into the church?’” Put another way, his vision for the future is a place that “embodies ancient practices with today’s artists for tomorrow’s city.” Jacob’s approach to ministry is reflected in his work uniform: the black pants and shirt with clerical collar represent the “Traditioned,” while the tattoos stand as a visual representation of “Innovation.” Jacob works on our Greenbay campus on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, taking advantage of opportunities to visit other new Houston churches a couple of times a month to see what they’re doing and how they’re doing it. He works in EaDo on Wednesdays and Thursdays, building relationships with and becoming known to people who live, work, and play in the area. That involves more than just being present, it means listening to and learning about the individuals there. “I try to take a very curious approach,” said Jacob. “I’ll say, ‘Tell me about the work that you’re doing in this community. Tell me why you live in this neighborhood.” Over a cup of coffee or maybe

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lunch, Jacob is slowly but surely becoming recognized, known, and trusted by those in the area. “Slowly, over time, the threads are coming together,” he said. “Now it’s, ‘Hey, Pastor Jacob!’ or ‘Hey, Father Jacob!’” While the timeline for the steps in the EaDo development process continues to change, there are a couple of target dates that have remained stable. This summer, Jacob and his family will be moving into EaDo, so that it’s not just a neighborhood they say they support, but is one they actually live in. The second target date is fall of 2017 – the time when public worship each Sunday is planned to begin. There’s a lot that will happen before then, though. Jacob plans to start by building smaller communities: families in the neighborhood getting together, praying for one another, coming together, and serving the community. While he’s on site at Greenbay, Jacob can be found at one of the center cubicles in the large office suite. He will work with the staff here to learn as much about Chapelwood as possible, which will provide us the opportunity to learn as much about him as possible. He is meeting regularly with many groups, including the worship pastors and the Adult Discipleship directors, and is well on his way to becoming a fully-integrated member of the Chapelwood staff. Jacob

will be preaching in the Sanctuary on March 13, and looks forward to getting to know members of all Chapelwood’s worship communities. Jacob earned a B.A. in Theology and Ministry from Lincoln Christian University in Illinois. He served in student ministry in two midwestern megachurches and a suburban church in Texas. He served both Sharpstown and River Oaks campuses of St. Luke’s UMC in Houston as a youth director, adult small group director, and director of the St. Luke’s Leadership Development Program. He earned an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School in 2014. While in North Carolina he served as the pastor of Shady Grove UMC in Providence, a thriving rural parish that just last year moved to a full-time charge for the first time since 1856. In July of 2015, Bishop Huie sent Jacob to start a new congregation in East Downtown Houston. Jacob has been married to wife Meghan for over eleven years. They have three daughters: Torah, who is eight years old, and Eden and Zion, who are five-year-old twins. When he’s not working, he enjoys reading Sherlock Holmes novels and an assortment of “old pastors,” including Origen, Athanasius, Ambrose, and the Cappadocian fathers.

On January 22, choirs from Chapelwood, Grace Presbyterian, and First Methodist Westchase were led in a concert of sacred music by well-known composers Joseph Martin, Mary McDonald, and Joel Raney, shown above with Stephen Roddy.

EXPERIENCE GRACE IN WORSHIP COMMUNITY-WIDE SERMON SERIES:

THE CRY: RECLAIMING THE LANGUAGE OF LAMENT

Walter Brueggemann once said, "It is a curious fact that the church has, by and large, continued to sing songs of orientation in a world increasingly experienced as disoriented." During Lent, we will once again learn the ancient, spiritual language of “lament.” A lament is a prayer of honest pain to God. If any of us have ever cried out in anguish, pain, despair, or grief then we know what a lament is. The Psalms are filled with expressions of lament to God asking that powerful question in Psalm 22, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" This was the cry of Christ on the cross as he died for our sins. Why is it that we feel our prayers can only be filled with language of uplifting praise when we honestly deal with things that make us want to cry out to God? Join us during the season of Lent each Sunday from Ash Wednesday, February 10, to Easter Sunday, March 27, as we explore anew the power of lament. As people of faith, we believe that all of our joys and pains should be brought to speech, and all of our speech should be addressed to God . . . who is the final reference for all life.

THE RELEASE is 75 minutes of corporate prayer and praise where we “LET GO" of our burdens, sins, stresses, and worries with uplifting music, explosive praise, and transformational prayer. Come and experience spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical breakthroughs!

For more information please contact Genesis Mitchell at gmitchell@chapelwood.org. Childcare will be available so bring the family.

BAPTISM SERVICES On Sunday, January 17, students in sixth through twelfth grade and their parents joined us for a worship service where sixth graders who had not been baptized were either immersed or sprinkled. Immediately after, the Upper Room held a service baptizing Upper Room members.

HONOR THE VETERANS IN YOUR LIFE “Freedom isn’t free” is a popular American saying used to convey gratitude for the service of members of the military – in particular those who have given their lives in defense of freedom. Veterans who have died for their country have certainly given their lives. We honor them and have a deep gratitude for their sacrifice. We know what to do with the soldier who has died – we bury him/her. But, what do we do with the soldier who comes home? Have we forgotten about the veterans who have served their country, returned home, and also have given their lives? These are the men and women who came home and experienced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, depression, alcoholism, drug abuse, failed marriages, hopelessness, and feeling alienated from God. Brené Brown, author and research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, said recently in an interview in Texas Monthly, “You’ve got these men and women who are serving in the military in situations where vulnerability equals death. And then they come home, and all of a sudden, vulnerability, this thing that they have been trained to shut down, is the birthplace of love, trust, intimacy, joy, and creativity. And now they have to figure out how to reopen all of those doors that they’ve not only shut, but sealed shut. This is why we see more active service people dying of suicide than in battle.” There are veterans right here in our neighborhoods who need our help. Some need our financial assistance; others need our love and prayers. One example is the Chapelwood member who came to me asking, “Were you in the invasion of Okinawa?”“Yes,” I said, “Why?” I looked and he had tears in his eyes and he said, “This is a picture of my father. Did you ever see my father?” I said, “No, but the Marines were 200 yards ahead of us. I’m sure I saw him and didn’t even know it.” And I said, “Where is your dad now?” He said, “My dad died on Okinawa. I was still in my mother’s womb. I just want to see somebody who knew my father.” He cries every time he thinks about his father and the flag. He wishes his own son would have been able to meet him, too. I would like to introduce you to four sergeants. All have PTSD and at one time didn’t know it. They all need your prayers and your blessings. Let’s look at the Korean War Navy sergeant. A wonderful, strong sergeant with a great record came home, married a beautiful girl, had two children, and a great job. One day he went to work and didn’t come back. He killed himself. I know a Vietnam Marine sergeant as well. On the day he arrived in Vietnam, he saw many body bags being flown back to the States. On the second day, he was injured and spent three months in the hospital. It’s been tough ever since. They wanted to send him home, but he refused. He stayed until he was injured again and was so badly hurt that they sent him home. The Veterans Administration doctors say he’s been suffering from a severe form of PTSD since his return, which is complicated by what is now called TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). He is extremely depressed and anxious. His memory is gone. He cannot sleep. He cannot think

clearly. The doctor feared he was having a heart attack, but he actually suffers from a chronic heart ailment now linked to PTSD (three-fourths of his heart is dead). In addition, he suffers from being exposed to Agent Orange. His physical health is so dramatically compromised that he can do very little. It’s hard for him to get out of bed. He never leaves his house. He finally came to my home and once he started talking, he wouldn’t quit. His financial situation is dire, and I don’t know what will happen to him if he doesn’t get help. The next sergeant is a young Navy sailor. He served two years in South America fighting the War on Drugs and the next two years in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Iraq, he sat on an oil rig with Iranian speedboats coming and going every hour each day, not knowing if they were going to attack him. Now that he’s back home, he has PTSD flashbacks of those speedboats sometimes when he’s driving on the freeway and a car speeds past him. Last Christmas, Sarah and I invited him over. When he left, he got out of his car and came back to tell me, “This is the best I’ve felt since I left Iraq. I feel like I’m almost whole again. I’m not hearing those speedboats in my ears. I think between my momma, the VA, and you, maybe I can get well.” The fourth sergeant is a WWII Army soldier. He’s had PTSD for years and he never knew it. As I got to know these heroes, I realized that I, too have PTSD. While training, a captain came in one day and said he was going to select 100 young men to do a big job. He selected us and took us to Oklahoma where there was a POW camp that housed 5,000 Rommel desert troops. We received special training and were taught to use rifles with bayonets. I didn’t know they still used bayonets, but was quickly told we were going to guard prisoners at close range and needed them. One day in that compound, there were 20 of us guarding a line of 100 of the best German soldier prisoners. They broke our line and started rushing us. We had to defend ourselves and I stabbed one with my bayonet. Did I sleep well that night? No. Still, sometimes at night, some 70 years later or more, I wake up with these images in my mind. I’ve never told this story before to my friends. That was the worst time of my life – even worse than Okinawa. I was sent to Okinawa for the invasion. After arriving, I was looking for a friend from my hometown and my cousin, who were both Marines. I crawled over 100 yards to the Marine unit and asked the Chaplain if he knew my friend Richard and cousin Douglas. He said “Yes,” and pointed over behind a berm and said, “There are five fresh graves over there. Richard died yesterday – he’s right in the middle. Douglas was killed about two islands back and we had to bury him.” I reached down to pray and I didn’t have it in me – it wouldn’t come. Later when I got back home, I don’t know what I did. My cousin’s father lived seven miles from me, and my two buddies lived six miles from me. I do not remember going to see any of their folks. I may have, but I just can’t remember. I wish I could. After coming home, I went to see the musical South Pacific. There was a beautiful lady singing a song, “You’ve got to be taught to hate.” Yes, carefully taught, I thought to myself, as the bayonet came to mind again. Coming home, I had to try and undo all of that. I am still trying. That’s why it’s so hard for all veterans. They all need our prayers. Kelly Williams

GROW IN GRACE IN GROUPS SINGLES FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

Saturday, March 12, 5:30 p.m Join the Singles in solving the mystery at the Malt Shop! The party will be located in zip code 77079, and its exact location will be revealed after RSVPs are received. Bring $15 to help cover food and other costs. Dress fifties-style. There are four female and four male characters. For information and to RSVP, contact Mary Wenzel, artqua5815@gmail.com.

Carly Freels is a 21-year-old cancer survivor and a devout Christian. She battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was 17. During that trial, she turned to books trying to seek guidance for herself and her family when dealing with the illness, but couldn’t find a book that mentioned faith or focused on non-adults. Most lives are touched by cancer in some way, and Carly has written a faithbased book incorporating the perspectives of many involved. Her story can help those affected by cancer to see that it is possible to keep faith through those times and to see God’s miracles at work in her story. Please come meet Carly Freels as she signs her book When Faith > Fear in the Bookstore and Coffee Shop at Chapelwood during Spring Thing on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

MARK JODON BOOK SIGNING

Day of the Speckled Trout Sunday, April 3, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Bookstore Stop by the bookstore where Mark Jodon will be signing his book of poetry titled Day of the Speckled Trout. There will be a reading by the author at 11:15 a.m. in the Bookstore. For more information, contact Kris Jodon, kjodon@ chapelwood.org.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN INVITE WOMEN FROM ALL COMMUNITIES Women 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; support service and mission work with a special emphasis on women, youth, and children; and share in mission activities and partnerships all over the world. Following is a description of the March circle (small group) meetings. If you are interested in becoming a member of UMW and would like to know more, please contact Membership Chair Dawn Powers, (281) 888-4324, dawnpowers@comcast.net. Come join in grace with us. March 1, 2, and 3 Martha Circle will volunteer at the Spring Thing Market. Contact: Katie Fields, (713) 932-9891.

if needed by e-mailing nursery@chapelwood. org by March 8. Contact: Sally Towe, smtowe@gmail.com.

Sarah Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Susan Parrish to talk about the Israel Tour. Contact: Ann Ramsey, (713) 729-3720.

Deborah Circle will volunteer at the Spring Thing Market. Contact: Nancy Durrschmidt, (713) 939-0944.

Priscilla Circle will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Church Parlor. Scott Endress will present an Easter message. Contacts: Rockie Deboben, (713) 871-9043, and Marian Murray, (713) 973-8254.

Tuesday, March 8 Sew Sociable will meet at 9:30 a.m. in W202 to work on Linus Blankets to be given to children in local hospitals and other service projects. Contacts: Judy Glasford, (713) 468-0908, and Ann Ramsey, (713) 729-3720.

Vivian Osburn Circle will meet at 11:45 a.m. in the Courtyard Room for lunch provided by the Kitchen Ministry and a program TBA. Contacts: Vicki Jud, (281) 496-9127, and Carol Hill, (713) 278-2266.

Save the date for the next women’s book discussion on Tuesday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. in the Parlor prior to the women’s luncheon. The book is titled Please Look After Mom, by Kyung-Sook Shin. It can be purchased in the Chapelwood Bookstore. At 11:30 a.m. the women’s luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hall celebrating the success of the 2016 Spring Thing market, and will include the introduction of our new Chapelwood babies born during the past year.

Tuesday, March 15 Moms on the Grow will meet 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room for a program led by Linda Withers. Nursery care can be provided

Lydia Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. in W203 for a light supper and program to be determined. Contacts: Susan Johnson, (281) 682-3031, and Marie Mathieu, (713) 467-3841.

HOLY WEEK DAY OF CENTERING RETREAT Monday, March 21, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ruah Retreat Center

We enter Holy Week remembering the last days of Jesus’ life. Palm Sunday (March 20) ushers us into the days amid the shouts of joy and celebration from those who want to crown Jesus king. Yet, a crown of thorns marks the only coronation that takes place this week. The week invites us to sober reflection on our lives. We are invited to ponder who we are in Christ. We are encouraged to consider our connection to God. This retreat on the grounds of the Villa de Matel (off the Gulf Freeway at Wayside and Lawndale) will provide us with quiet space to ponder, pray, and reflect. Several periods of centering prayer will be offered through the day, with basic instruction on the prayer for those who have never practiced it. The rest of the retreat will be in silence, as those on retreat walk, rest, pray, and

listen for the inner whisper of God’s Spirit. Please note that the retreat is not a “directed” or “teaching” retreat. Each person on retreat will be given space through the day to interact with God as he is led to do. Ruah Retreat Center at the Villa de Matel is a ministry of The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. They offer those on retreat the gift of silence and space for prayer and listening to God. The facility includes walking trails on 40 acres of grounds, as well as various rooms for prayer and creative expression. The noon meal is served and eaten silently in the Ruah Dining Room. The cost for the retreat is $10. Please register online at www. chapelwood.org/holyweekretreat. Questions may be directed to Lori Anderson, landerson@chapelwood.org. The deadline for registration is noon on Friday, March 11.

CHAPELWOOD’S COOKIE MINISTRY – HERE’S THE SCOOP!

If you’ve been to a memorial service reception, Mercy Street, or any of several large gatherings here at Chapelwood, you’ve probably seen a tray or two of the most delicious-looking cookies ever, and have eaten more than a few of them. These yummy treats are prepared from scratch by Chapelwood’s Cookie Ministry, headed by Jan Vogel. Once every couple of months, or whenever the cookie inventory gets a little low, the team gets a call, and they assemble in the kitchen on a Friday and Saturday. There, the eight to ten people who are a part of the ministry, with laughter and friendship, create the cookies that have become a staple in the Fellowship Hall and all around the church in recent years. The ministry just passed its sixteenth anniversary, according to Jan’s records. “We started on January 16, 2000,” she said. “I didn’t think it had been that long.” Two freezers in the kitchen are dedicated to cookies, so there is plenty of room for inventory. That’s a good thing, because each time Jan and crew get together, they “make, scoop, and freeze” 700 to 800 dozen cookies. Wrapped on special racks in the freezers, rows and rows of scooped, frozen cookie dough balls await the time when they are baked, placed on serving trays and plates, and set out for the people who look forward to eating them. And where do all these cookies go? Mercy Street is a weekly recipient – each Saturday, 300 cookies are set out for Saturday night worshipers. Cookies can sometimes be found at meetings held around the church, or at Wednesday night suppers. Jan says that memorial services are one of the very best ways the cookies are used. “They’re a comfort food, if you think about it. A lot of times cookies will bring back good memories,” she said. Jan learned how to make cookies as a little girl standing on a chair next to her mother and grandmother, and has carried those memories with her over the years as she has developed and tested recipes, organized the ministry, and overseen the process. She has even been at other events outside Chapelwood and heard people talking about the Chapelwood cookies they had eaten at a memorial service, and

how they tasted just like the ones grandma used to make. The kitchen ministry confirms that – they frequently hear and pass along comments from people about the cookies and how good they are. If you think there’s a wide variety – you’re right. Starting with chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin, the list goes on to include snickerdoodles, gingersnaps, white chocolate macadamia nut, coconut pecan, butterscotch oatmeal, and more. There’s even one cookie that requires toffee bits and potato chips! Also, there is a peanut butter cookie made with oatmeal instead of flour, so some people who are mildly gluten-intolerant can partake. However, Jan is quick to let people know that all the cookies are made in the same kitchen, with flour everywhere, so no cookie can be guaranteed completely gluten-free. The dark death-by-chocolate cookies are tasty, but are made only occasionally, because of how labor-intensive they are. And of course there’s the white chocolate cranberry cookie, which is a Chapelwood favorite. According to Jan, that cookie was sort of a mistake. She showed up one morning to start some batter, and found the kitchen was short on some basic ingredients needed for the day. While digging through the pantry, she found some white chocolate and cranberries and threw them together, and a new favorite was born. While a few of the team have been around since its inception, some have joined more recently. However, Jan says, “We always need people.” A typical Friday or Saturday “Cookie day” will find Jan at the mixer preparing the batter, while the other team members are scooping, baking, talking, wrapping trays, laughing, loading freezers, and enjoying each other’s company. Many of the team have been together for so long that they know each others’ stories and lives, but they’re wonderful about welcoming newcomers. too. People who are interested in volunteering with the group should be available either on Fridays or Saturday mornings. More often than not, the folks who work on Friday will work for a few hours, not all day. And of course, not everyone can attend every time, and that’s OK. With cookies like these, the demand guarantees there will always be a “next time.” To get involved with Chapelwood’s Cookie Ministry, contact Jan Vogel at janvogel2012@gmail.com.

GROW IN GRACE IN GROUPS MARRIAGEFIT

Take a committed partner, exhaustion, teamwork, sweat, communication, goals, and a lot of hard work, and what do you have? A marriage? A fitness plan? How about both? This April, Chapelwood is starting a new program called MarriageFit. Led by Maude Dawson and Han Wright, it will lead fifteen couples through a rigorous workout plan designed especially for couples. It’s more than just exercise, though. The workouts are designed to reflect selected characteristics of marriage – the need for compromise, acceptance, partnership, support, and yes, hard, physical work. The physical challenges of the exercises will find a complement in the discussion topics that follow each session. “It’s an intense workout,” said Han Wright. “It’s an actual, physical workout, but you have to work with each other.” “It’s creative – not just running until you’re exhausted, or jumping rope,” said Maude. Exercises will vary each week - one session might find husbands pushing wives in a wheelbarrow – or vice versa. In terms of the relationship, that might relate to the concept of bearing one another’s burdens. The differences in the abilities of the husbands and wives will provide a starting point for the discussion that follows each week’s hour-long workout. Han is responsible for developing the exercise program itself, and Maude will be developing the short lessons that correspond with it.

“Marriage can have some tough components to it,” said Maude. “At the end of the four weeks, couples should leave stronger physically and stronger spiritually in their marriage.” Han agrees. “I think it’s a fun way to get a lesson across. Instead of sitting in a seminar, you’re actually doing something together.” Not all exercises are geared toward the taller, stronger partner in the pair. Agility and balance exercises may reveal that “taller” and “stronger” doesn’t always mean “more successful.” Exercises can be modified to meet the capabilities of each person, so the program is for all ages and levels of ability. If the exercise calls for running and it’s too much, then walking is fine – or even stopping. If the weights are too heavy, couples can use lighter ones – or none at all. However, the program is rigorous, and couples who register should be healthy enough to engage in an hour of outdoor exercise. This four-week program will meet each Sunday in April from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., either on the fields (weather permitting), or in the gym. As the exercises are based on a partnership, both halves of the couple must register and attend. The four-week commitment costs each couple $20, and registration is limited to fifteen couples. Childcare is available upon request for children three months to kindergarten. For more information and registration, see www.chapelwood.org.

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FAMILY PICNIC AND EGG HUNT

Please join us from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, for the annual Family Picnic and Egg Hunt! Families will have a blast together as we celebrate Jesus and the coming of Resurrection Sunday! Bring your baskets for the egg hunt, your appetite for the food trucks, and your smiles for pictures with the Easter Bunny! Bring your friends too! The event will start with family worship at 2:00 p.m. outside near the East Field. We will sing together, giving praise to God for his son Jesus, and hear a message reminding us of the hope and joy that comes with the resurrection. The Egg Hunt will begin after worship at approximately 2:30 p.m. The celebration will continue with train rides, face painting, balloon artists, inflatables, and crafts. Food trucks will be available to purchase* meals from and include: The Golden Grill, The Burger Joint, Coreanos, and Friohana. *All food trucks accept cash and credit cards. We can't wait to see you there!

SHINE YOUR LIGHT SPRING SING

Sunday, April 10, 5:00 p.m., Chapel Chapelwood Children's Choirs present this concert featuring Children's Bells, trios, and soloists performing songs of praise and devotion. Everyone is invited to come see and show your support for the children. For more information, contact Holly DiClaudio, holly.diclaudio@chapelwood.org.

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE

Friday, April 15, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Upper Room Fathers and daughters of all ages are invited to join us for a night of snacks, music, dancing, laughter, memories, and so much more. Cost is $20, keepsake photo included. To register go to www. chapelwood.org/dance.

CAMP CHAPELWOOD

Camp Chapelwood is for elementary age children from five years old (by the first day of camp) through fifth grade. Campers participate in a variety of activities including gymnastics, self– defense class, crafts, cooking, and presentations by educational and entertaining speakers. Please register online at www.chapelwood.org/daycamp. For more information contact Joanne Buchwald, jbuchwald@ chapelwood.org, (713) 465-3467 ext.160. Cost per session, per child: Chapelwood member $160, non-member $175 Camp Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. No camp on Fridays Kids do not have to attend all five weeks. They can come for only one week, a few selected weeks, or can choose to attend all five. Sessions: Session 1: June 13-16 Session 2: June 20-23 Session 3: June 27-30 Session 4: July 6-7-8 Session 5: July 11-14

SHARE GRACE IN MINISTRY craving for Christ. The Terrell Unit is having its second weekend from May 12-15. So far, over 300 have applied for a maximum of 42 slots, and we need support to make this a reality. There are many ways to provide this support, including joining the inside and support teams, prayer, letters, and financial support. For more information, contact Chris Schaeper at (832) 428-4175 or chrisschaeper@sbcglobal.net.

KAIROS: PRISON MINISTRY

I never thought much of prisoners, or going into a prison myself, until three years ago, when I was introduced to the Kairos Prison Ministry by Chapelwood’s Toby Dagenhart. As a workaholic lawyer, my life had been focused on family and work and little else. I had faith, but felt I could outsource my Christian action through gifts and supporting others. Toby was patient with me, and when I finally worked my first weekend three years ago, my life was transformed. Kairos is an ecumenical Christian ministry following Christ’s call to visit those in prison (Matthew 25:36) and to establish and grow a Christ-based community within the prison walls. For volunteers, the focus is on a 3-1/2 day weekend spent within the prison walls in a structured course full of talks, scripture, music, and community. For the “men in white” who graduate from the weekend, it is just the beginning of a lifelong journey sharing with one another God’s unconditional love (Agape). Many of these prisoners begin the weekend with stones in the place of hearts, having erected rigid walls around themselves to keep men and God at a safe distance. After a weekend of experiencing Kairos (God’s time), they are hugging and loving and singing with one another in praise of Christ Jesus. For me, it was not merely that the incarcerated were doing time for having done the crime; it was worse – I was indifferent, as if they did not exist. Kairos has taught me that all of us are God’s children and all of us receive the same unconditional love from our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. Many of us have said, out loud or quietly to ourselves, “There but for the grace of God go I.” The men inside the prison walls to whom we minister often give us thanks, and we always respond, “Thank God, not us, and besides, we get so much more from this than you could ever imagine.” For me, it is one of the only times I see God work in real time. I am now working Kairos at the Terrell Unit in Rosharon, Texas. Our weekends happen twice every year, and our very first weekend was last November. As a start-up unit, we are challenged to maintain the momentum. Fortunately, the existing Kairos community at Terrell has developed especially strong bonds in their mutual

CHAPELWOOD RUNS FOR LIVING WATER! as well as hilarious signs. I would highly recommend running the Houston Half or Full Marathon to everyone at least once in your life. You will feel like a rock star and to do it for a charity such as Living Water makes it all the more rewarding! - April Arceneaux

On January 17, five runners represented Chapelwood as a part of Team Living Water in the Houston Marathon. April Arceneaux, Jessica Quach, Han Wright, Glenn Hilman, Ashley Davis, and Carla Russell raised over $3,000 for Living Water International! Living Water is a mission partner of Chapelwood that provides clean water and the love of Jesus in many countries around the world. Two of the participants shared their experiences below and hope that you might want to join next year!

I love to run, and one morning after a hot, humid run, I was pouring some water and felt God say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have as much as you want! It is abundant.â&#x20AC;? This made me think of those who don't enjoy the same luxury of free, abundant, clean water. I decided to contact Living Water International since I had heard of their ministry and the good work they are doing drilling water wells in third world countries to see how I could participate in their efforts. I found out they had a team training and fundraising for the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half Marathon and decided to join them! Jeremiah Collins, the Houston leader, was kind enough to come to Chapelwood and speak at the Upper Room Service and some Sunday School classes to invite others to join. We got our small group together, and I even recruited my boss to run his first half marathon with the LW team. During our training, Jeremiah set up a tent every Saturday at Memorial Park where we could meet up for a weekly long run. I met participants from several different churches in the Houston area, and it was so nice to have fellowship around this great cause. The fundraising was easy because of the online web page. I'm so grateful to friends, family and coworkers who supported me. The day of the run was beautiful and sunny, a little chilly - the perfect running weather. The crowds of spectators supported us with cheers, motivating music, and inspirational

I decided to run last year when my daughter was home from college for the holidays training for a half marathon. I did a few long runs with her and thought I wanted to do it. When I signed up, I found out I could join the Run for a Reason program to benefit a charity. I knew about Living Water so my choice was simple. We started the group runs in September, and Jeremiah (Team Director) would post info about our weekly runs on Facebook and was super supportive and available via email. The group that showed up weekly for the training runs was great. We also had a few opportunities for breakfast together after our long runs. Meeting so many fun new running friends was such a bonus! The race weekend was action packed with a team lunch on Saturday downtown, information about race day, where we would meet, and our packet pick up. We also had prayers and praises for Living Water and the funds that were raised and for the run on Sunday. It was exciting for all of us to be together. Race day was absolutely fabulous. Team Living Water was very present that morning. We were in our team jerseys together doing our group cheer. We had a great group prayer and a picture and all walked our way to the starting lines. The sun was just coming up, it was a crisp, perfect 38 degrees, and the enthusiasm, anxiety, crowd, and music were completely exhilarating! I had a few from our group with me for almost the whole 13.1 miles. The crowds and fans were so nice, and the cheers for Living Water made my heart smile. My family and friends and perfect strangers cheering along the route made it so exciting. It was hard but SO fun. Team Living Water was a great way for me to run the half marathon. - Carla Russell

SHARE GRACE IN MINISTRY FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

Purchase your Fair Trade products the second Sunday of every month! Items are on sale outside of the Fellowship Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Purchasing fairly traded products allows farmers to earn a fair price for their crops while delivering quality products to consumers. In addition, Fair Trade prohibits the use of child labor and encourages the adoption of safer, chemicalfree farming methods. Contact Vicki Jud at vicki.jud@sbcglobal.net if you would like to volunteer at Chapelwood’s Fair Trade table.

SEWFEST: SEWING FOR A CAUSE Imagine a world where every little girl owned at least one dress! What if that dress were made

by you? Help us change a life by sewing a simple pillowcase dress for a girl in need. Making a difference in the life of a girl whose eyes light up just to own a new dress inspires Chapelwood members and friends. For the past six years, Chapelwood has hosted a biannual Sewfest where sewers and volunteers get together to work for a greater cause. They utilize their sewing and organizational skills to contribute to the “Dress A Girl Around the World”(www. dressagirlaroundtheworld.com) sewing campaign. We will be hosting our Spring Sewfest on Saturday, April 2, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in W101-102 to sew pillowcase dresses. These dresses will be sent to impoverished girls around the world. We are looking for volunteers to join us for Sewfest and/or donations of new pillowcases. You don’t need to sew to participate. For more information, please contact Jacqueline Wright at jwright@ wrightdata.com or (713) 464-6708.

MERCY STREET MOBILE BRINGS HOPE TO MANY

Join other volunteers to bring church and a meal to the homeless of Houston. Meet March 11, 6:15 p.m. in Chapelwood's Youth Building lobby to ride the van or carpool. If driving directly to this event, please arrive at 2715 St. Charles by 7:00 p.m. Dress is very casual – jeans and T-shirts are fine. We need greeters, servers, cooks, and people to help set up and clean up. For more information, contact Phil Miller, (713) 402-8392, or Dennis Crowe, (713) 827-3912.

SUMMIT CALLS

Mission trips aren't glamorous. And if you're a parent of a tween or teen, you know that working and hanging out with middle school and high school students isn't usually glamorous, either. With both, there's usually a lot of work, and it can be challenging at times. But God doesn't call us to be comfortable. A lot of times we have to step OUTSIDE of our comfort zone to do great things for His Kingdom. When God moves us out of our comfort zone – into places that are bigger than we are, places that can be challenging – it is a gift. Yes, this can all result in sore muscles and joints (whether that's from swinging a hammer all day or sleeping on an air mattress) but the SUMMIT week is also filled with energy, filled with the Spirit, and filled with future memories that more than cover the initial investment. God calls us to serve, but as is so often the case when we do so, we are rewarded in ways that could not have been predicted. SUMMIT is no different. This sometimes uncomfortable place gives us the gift of learning more about ourselves as we serve with our community of young people and witness how God works in our world. These things are much harder to experience in our comfort zones. Someone told me once, "We’re in Christ’s zone when we serve him outside of our comfort zone." Now, you don't have to be a builder, a painter, a counselor, a mom or dad, a pastor, a teacher, or any of those things to go on SUMMIT. But, if you are someone who knows the difference between a power drill and a circular saw, if you are the handyman around your house, will you please consider spreading and sharing that gift? There is a special need for you on SUMMIT too. As a church body, it's our collective responsibility to minister, care for, pour into, love on, teach, encourage, disciple, speak life into, and serve alongside the younger people in our church and our community. We don't ever get to retire from this responsibility. He's called us, so He will equip us. Trust in that. If you're sitting here right now and feel the Holy Spirit nudging you to "Go," then please answer that call. We need around 125 adults to sign up in order to allow us to take the 300+ students who want to do the Lord's work for a week beginning June 19 in Bulverde, TX. I ask that you prayerfully consider stepping outside of your comfort zone, and inside Christ's zone. Sign up today! Go to www.chapelwood.org searchwords: Summit 2016 adult.

THE CHAPELWOOD FOUNDATION

LIVING OUR LEGACY...FUNDING OUR FUTURE

Your 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 Jim Miner Jean Jensen Colbert Wilhite Carol and Mac Sharpe Julia and Mike Maher Courtney Jordan Kay and Bob Cleveland Bob Moore Maurice Berchon Jerry Hawsey Dr. Robert T. Means, Jr. Bill Jensen Dana and Henry Houston

Betty and Charles Moreton Julie and Paul Moreton Ardis Lucille Ledbetter Julia and Mike Maher Mary Lane Phipps Irma and Richard Spears Syble Bryan Donna and Mark Greek Philomena Howell Joseph Bybee Lucy Burns Anne and Mark Herod Donna Villegas Bridge Club Friends

Naomi Owen Syble Bryan Patricia Shoffit Sandy Levassar Sandy and Tommy Rouse Kathy and Alex Johnson Susan and Tracy Little Alice and Bill Cook Bill Grimes Colbert Wilhite Nancy and Patrick Colmenares Arlene and Cal Stripling Glenda Shine Ann Haigh Alice Bing

Evelyn Pierce Susan and Tracy Little Jean Storseth Colbert Wilhite Sally Taylor Ailene Wilson Nell Lynch Ed Lynch Paul McGarry Bill Grimes Barbara Baker Tom Baker

Pete Dalton Erin and Matt Roorda

GIFTS IN HONOR OF

RESTRICTED GIFTS

UNRESTRICTED GIFTS

Steve Roddy Betty Mullins

Jane and Jim Wise (Susan Jackson Scholarship Fund) Joan and Kevin Hodges (Community Outreach Fund, Global Outreach Fund, Susan Jackson Scholarship Fund, Sara and Kelly Williams Scholarship Fund) Marty and Roger Ethridge (Scholarship Fund) Susan and Jim Jackson (Susan Jackson Scholarship Fund)

Mary Reeves Gary Olander

Kristen Thomas Herndon Sally and Bob Thomas Helen Miner Jean Jensen Susan and Jim Jackson Anne Laure and Steven Stephens

FLAME ALIVE RENEWALS 2015/16 From January 1, 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 31, 2016

Marlene Ballard Connie and Cal Dalton Tammy and Timothy Heinrich

Lee Ann and John Kaleh Barbara and Michael Kearney Tammy Mills

Mary Wiles

SAVE THE DATE! FOUNDATION DINNER May 10, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall Keynote Speaker: Ricardo Barnes, Executive Director of the Spring Branch Family Development Center Entertainment: Worship Band, The Branch tcannon@chapelwood.org or (713) 354-4485.

NIGHT TO SHINE On Friday, February 12, over 200 volunteers partnered with Chapelwood and The Tim Tebow Foundation to put on a special needs prom. A special thank you to all who donated their prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness to make this night a success.

NEW MEMBERS

Mildred Bissell

Anne and Kyle Rose

Emily and Russell Mayne

(Lauren & Ben)

Christopher Valach (wife, Meredith, already a member)

Greg Bopp, Austin Bopp and Lindsay Bopp

Kelly and Jamie Cope (Colton & Keely)

Brittany and David Grimes (Benjamin)

Rainey and Kirby Janke

Sarah and Matthew Liuzzi (Read, Libby, Peter & Mary)

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 Tammy Heinrich, theinrich@chapelwood.org, or (713) 354-4446. 20

WELCOME TO CHAPELWOOD

Contacts

WHO DOES WHAT

John Stephens – Senior Pastor Bob Johnson – Executive Pastor/Worship Communities Pastor Bob Lindsey – Business Administrator/Manager of Music Ministry

Momei Tickle

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Andy Cunningham – Pastor, Grow Ministries Tammy Heinrich – Pastor, Connect Ministries Ginny Itz – Ministry Director, Connect Ministries Josef Klam– Directing Pastor, Adult Discipleship Janine Roberts – Ministry Director, Share Ministries (Global and National Serving) Teresa Rossy – Ministry Director, Grow Ministries Amy Taylor – Ministry Director, Share Ministries (Local Serving) FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP Karen Lopes – Ministry Director, Special Needs Ministry Carolyn Park – Administrator, Chapelwood School for Young Children Sarah Pattillo – Ministry Director, Student Ministry Cason Sicking – Ministry Director, Recreation Ministry Heather Sims – Directing Pastor, Family Discipleship Betsy Sutherland – Pastor, Children's Ministry (Interim)

Gigi and Ben Wheeler (Teddy & Izzy)

PASTORAL CARE & REACHING Scott Endress – Pastor, Pastoral Care Bill Stell – Assistant Pastor, Pastoral Care Wick Stuckey – Coordinating Pastor, Pastoral Care WORSHIP COMMUNITIES AND MUSIC Richard Gandy – Ministry Director, Worship and Arts, Mercy Street Melissa Maher – Community Pastor, Mercy Street Luis Palomo – Community Pastor, The Branch Stephen Roddy – Ministry Director, Adult Traditional Music and the Arts Christian Washington – Community Pastor, Upper Room Wayne Watson – Ministry Director, 9:45 Contemporary Worship Jerry Webber – Community Pastor, Contemplative Worship and Directing Pastor, Center for Christian Spirituality OTHER MINISTRIES Teresa Cannon – Ministry Director, Chapelwood Foundation Toby Dagenhart – Managing Director, Technology for Ministry Karen Firenza – Ministry Director, Marketing and Communications Ivan Rhone – Ministry Director, Kitchen Ministry

John Zuniga

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

Pictures not available: Win and Cindy Eastman

JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS AND PRAISE FOR OTHERS

Baptisms: Griffin Harper Ealand, son of Natalie and Ricky Ealand, on January 10, 2016; Ashtyn Fynley Malone-Ledano, daughter of Dawne Ledano and Linda Malone, on January 10, 2016; Taylor Maddison Maggi, daughter of Erin and Michael Maggi, on January 10, 2016; Bryce Anderson Cooper, son of Shelley and Roger Cooper, on January 10, 2016; Jackson Crane Chilson, son of Monette and Greg Chilson, on January 17, 2016; George Montgomery Eubank, son of Marshall Eubank, on January 17, 2016; Anna Laura Graber, daughter of Rikke and Jake Graber, on January 17, 2016; Elizabeth Ann Jackson, daughter of Donna and David Jackson, on January 17, 2016; William Rhenden Klingberg, son of Meegan and Ross Klingberg, on January 17, 2016; Bhodi Matthew Langford, son of Christy and Matthew Langford, on January 17, 2016; Kai Matthew Langford, son of Christy and Matthew Langford, on January 17, 2016; Anderson Wayne Loan, son of Heather Loan, on January 17, 2016; Megan Grace Moore, daughter of Cheryl and Jeffrey Moore, on January 17, 2016; Adam Daniel Peavy, Jr., son of April and Adam Peavy, on January 17, 2016; Chloe Winelle Pruett, daughter of Jennifer and Paul Pruett, on January 17, 2016; Marshall James Ramke, son of Anita and Mike Ramke, on January 17, 2016; Reagan Elizabeth Sanders, daughter of Amber and Brian Sanders, on January 17, 2016; Olivia Taylor Sullivan, daughter of Charlotte and Steven Sullivan, on January 17, 2016; Barrett Noah Ferguson, son of Katie and Chris Ferguson, on January 17, 2016; Jizelle Vivian Frazier, daughter of Odalys Herrera and Jonathan Frazier, on January 17, 2016; Jonathan Heyward Frazier, Jr., son of Odalys Herrera and Jonathan Frazier, on January 17, 2016.

Births: A boy, Everitt Samuel Cooley, born January 7, 2016, to Gianna and Stuart Cooley. Weddings: Susan Pauline McGee to Donald Bruce Johnson on December 19, 2015. Our Prayers and Sympathy Expressed to: Dr. John R. Gerdes and family on the death of his wife, Mrs. Frances Krazel Gerdes, on December 19, 2015; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Burk and family on the death of Cathy Holstead Burk’s mother, Mrs. Adair Mills, on December 23, 2015; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Minter, III and family on the death of Ken’s father, Mr. Kenneth Minter, on January 9, 2016; The family and friends of Ms. Candy Smith, who died January 9, 2016; Mr. and Mrs. Brent Milam and family on the death of Lara’s mother, Mrs. Bonnie Bell Woodrow, on January 9, 2016; Mr. Jim Ledbetter and family on the death of his mother, Mrs. Ardis Ledbetter, on January 11, 2016; Mr. Bill Storseth and family on the death of his wife, Mrs. Jean Storseth, on January 14, 2016; The family and friends of Mr. Charles Barrackman, who died January 16, 2016; Mrs. Carole McGarry and family on the death of her husband, Mr. Paul McGarry, on January 16, 2016. Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. McGarry and family on the death of Scott’s father, Mr. Paul McGarry, on January 16, 2016. Recently Hospitalized: Charlie Burton Vic Carlson Wilma Carr Doug Cheves Herman Drews Win Eastman Jackie Henderson Carolyn Light

Andi Minter Barbara Nagao Emily O’Malley Linda Smith Martha Wetzel Julia Wilke Linda Smith

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Spring Thing March 1-3

Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30 pm Children and Adult Studies, 6:30 pm Chancel Choir, 7 pm

UR Women Movie Night

Premarital Seminar, 8:30 am, W101 Mercy Street 5:30 pm

UMW Circles (See page 11) Sew Sociable, 9:30 am, W202

Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30 pm Children and Adult Studies, 6:30 pm Chancel Choir, 7 pm

Church Under The Bridge

Mercy Street 5:30 pm Costa Rica Mission Trip, March 12-18

Second Sunday Chicken Deadline to purchase Easter Lily Dedications

Spring Break March 14-18

UMW Circles (See page 11)

Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30 pm Children and Adult Studies, 6:30 pm Chancel Choir, 7 pm

Palm Sunday (See page 2)

Centering Retreat (See page 11)

Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30 pm Children and Adult Studies, 6:30 pm Chancel Choir, 7 pm

Maundy Thursday (See page 2)

Good Friday (See page 2)

Family Picnic and Egg Hunt, 2:00 pm (See page 14) Mercy Street 5:30 pm

APRIL 1

Easter Sunday (See page 3)

Mercy Street 5:30 pm

Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30 pm Children and Adult Studies, 6:30 pm Chancel Choir, 7 pm The Release, 7 pm, Upper Room Men's Ski Trip, March 30-April 3

Mercy Street 5:30 pm

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