September Chimes by Chapelwood United Methodist Church

SEPTEMBER 2016

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WORSHIP

WITH US EACH WEEK

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

Chapelwood’s Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by embodying 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

SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17, 24 MERCY STREET 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall *

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 SANCTUARY SERVICES 8:25 *, 9:45 *, 11:10 a.m. * 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 11:30 a.m., Upper Room * * Services are broadcast live on the web.

EXPERIENCE GRACE IN WORSHIP

A Word from John

The Release

Church Under the Bridge

Words on Worship

A Taste of the Upper Room

TEACH A GIRL. FEED A VILLAGE.

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH

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GROW

IN GRACE IN GROUPS

GRACE IN MINISTRY

Booked for Lunch

Global Fair

New website

Caregiving Equipping Series

Upcoming Mission Trips

New Members

An interview with Brett & Hailey

Foundation

Foundation Scholarship Luncheon

Staff List

Joys and Concerns

Calendar

Shuttle Information

Day of Centering Prayer

War Room-The Movie

United Methodist Women

GROW Opportunities Genesis & Richard Mitchell, Birkman for Couples Roy Dye Golf Classic

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Blessings in a Backpack Volunteer Truck Drivers needed Fairtrade Coffee

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Two by Two Equiping Session

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BEYOND THE HORIZON •

JOHN STEPHENS SENIOR PASTOR

At Chapelwood, the Holy Spirit presents a vision for what is Beyond the Horizon. By 2024, when Chapelwood turns 75 years old, we envision renewed life, growth, and vitality as we extend our unique grace-embodying ministry culture by rejuvenating existing worship communities and starting new vital worship communities (Experience Grace in Worship), which will raise up and equip maturing disciples (Grow in Grace in Groups and Relationships), who act to improve lives in communities we serve (Share Grace in Ministry). This vision emerged from our discernment over the past two years. God is clearly pointing to a future where Chapelwood makes an even bigger impact in our community. This discernment led to six strategic working groups. Each of those groups shaped, or is shaping, this Beyond the Horizon vision. They helped us: • Recognize the importance of our Discipleship Pathway, • Sense the urgency to extend our impact by revitalizing worship and starting new worship communities, • Identify opportunities in Spring Branch to effectively leverage our ministry,

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!

Align our ministry goals with our Chapelwood School for Young Children, and • Begin to evaluate our facilities through the lens of mission and ministry. Here are just a few of the ways this vision is already shaping us. How are we currently working to revitalize our existing worship communities? • All worship community pastors now report directly to me. We are working with a nationally known coach, Paul Nixon, from Epicenter in Washington, D.C. My closer relationship with Jacob Breeze, Melissa Maher, Luis Palomo, Christian Washington, and Jerry Webber will make a huge difference in our focus and effectiveness. • We hired Dr. Craig Gilbert to give us leadership in all areas of worship and music. Our new organist, Mr. Cameron Cody, will help us step up worship at 8:25 and 11:10 a.m. We will continue to leverage Wayne Watson and his amazing team at 9:45 a.m. • All our worship community pastors are working hard to refocus on their worship services and learn how we can make better use of our resources. Each community has some amazing things happening! • I am asking for new technology so as to better expand our online worship capacity and reach even more people for Jesus Christ. How are we currently working to plant new worship communities? • We are working with the Texas Annual Conference and Rev. Jacob Breeze to help plant a new church in East Downtown. The Ministry Council, Finance Committee, Staff Parish Committee, and Board of Stewards will

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

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hear the reports and act on whether or not we add this community to our Chapelwood family in September. I am reaching out to young adults on our Greenbay campus to prayerfully discuss a new worship community for the next generation on our campus. Please pray for this discernment. By 2019, we want to have two new worship communities up and running with a third worship community on the drawing board.

How are we currently working to raise up and equip maturing disciples? • We are launching a brand-new website in September that will more effectively attract visitors and better equip our congregation for ministry. • We are expanding our sermon texting ministry for more effective outreach. • I am asking for investment in our technology resources to provide online study and connection resources.

These are just a few of the many changes taking place. It is time for all of us to “step up” and make a renewed commitment to this calling of God! What can you do? Be present in worship every week. Find a group, a study, or a Sunday school class (or create one!) that can help you mature as a disciple. Commit to a place to serve at least once per month either in the church or in our community. If you need help with any of these areas, contact us and we will get you plugged in. Finally, invite, invite, invite your friends and your family to come experience God’s grace at Chapelwood! I love you and I love this church. I am excited about the new things God is doing! Peace,

How are we currently working to transform the communities we serve? • We are working with our Spring Branch partners to better understand our missional community and how we can be more effective in ministry there. • The Branch community in Spring Branch is considering new approaches to mission and ministry with the goal of having a larger impact in the area. • We are developing a new tool that will help people plug into an area of service based on their talents and interests. We want to get more people involved in the more than 300 areas of service through Chapelwood.

Dr. John Stephens

Mercy Street Mobile Brings Hope to Many Friday, September 9

Join other volunteers to bring church and a meal to the homeless of Houston. Meet at 6:15 p.m. on September 9 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) 4028392, or Dennis Crowe, (713) 827-3912.

Worship is a verb. It is not something that is done for you or to you, but it is done by you. Robert Webber, Th.D. I am all in: 100%, no reservations, no excuses, just simply all in. It is the only way I know for me to be good at anything. Some people can stand on the sidelines and watch and feel like they are part of the team. Some folks can stand on shore, maybe dip a toe in the water, and feel like they have been swimming. Not me. If I am on the sidelines, then I want to play. If I am on the shore, I have to dive in to be able to say I went swimming. Of course, as a triathlete I will do more than just dive in. I will probably try to figure out how to get a swim workout in while I am at it! Whatever it is that I am doing, I will usually try to figure out how to be as involved as possible. Now, you may be asking, “So what does this have to do with worship?” Well, everything actually. When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment he replied, “Love the Lord with all of your heart, soul, and mind (and strength), and love your neighbor as yourself.” That whole statement is an “all in” declaration. When the rich young ruler asked Jesus what it took to inherit eternal life, Jesus asked him about his faith. Upon hearing that the young man was already a devout follower, Jesus said, “Great, then give up that which is most precious to you and come follow me.”(my translation) That is absolutely an “all in” statement. So the question for us as believers, followers, and worshipers is, “Who are we in worship? Are we actually playing or just standing on the sidelines? Dipping our toe in the water and trying to call it swimming, or are we actually (and to be truthful, gladly!) in the water swimming toward a goal?” If you attend one of Chapelwood’s Sanctuary services, I hope that you will begin to find a greater sense of being “all in” when it comes to worship. With the addition of our new organist Cameron Cody, a new worship arts design team working together in prayer, and me, I believe you will find a fresh wind of the Holy Spirit in the worship at our church. Our leadership is driven by a rejuvenated spirit and passion for worship that expresses all that we are before the Lord. To say it clearly, as leaders, designers, and at our core as worshipers, we are all in! What I am praying is that as you come to worship and you experience this revival of the Spirit, when you feel the Lord tugging at your heart and asking, “Will you worship?” then with a boldness in your own spirit that perhaps you did not even know you have you will respond, “Yes, Lord!” So come to church and join in the worship. Please don’t just sit on the sideline. You are on the team! Jump in, the water is fine!

Craig Gilbert Ministry Director, Worship and Music Ministries

A TASTE OF THE UPPER ROOM Sunday, September 11, 11:30 a.m., Upper Room Please make plans to join us on Sunday, September 11, at 11:30 a.m. for a joyful day of music and memories. A delicious “Taste of the Upper Room” food and dessert party will follow a very special worship service. You won’t want to miss this “praise party” as we celebrate another exciting year of growth! For more information visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/urhouston or contact Genesis Mitchell, (713) 827-3910 or gmitchell@chapelwood.org.

GROW IN GRACE IN GROUPS AND RELATIONSHIPS BOOKED FOR LUNCH BEGINS THIS SEPTEMBER! Tuesday, September 13, 12:00 p.m., Parlor

DAY OF CENTERING PRAYER

Please join us in September as we discuss The Underground Girls of Kabul. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter Jenny Nordberg, this book brings to light a practice previously unknown to the West and exposes the plight of Afghan women whose inferiority is deeply ingrained in their culture. In Afghanistan, whose culture is ruled almost entirely by men, the birth of a son is celebrated, but that of a daughter is often mourned. In reaction to and subversion of this preference for male offspring, a third kind of child exists: a girl temporarily raised and presented as a boy. Told with deep insight into everyday Afghan life and anchored by unforgettable characters, The Underground Girls of Kabul follows those born as girls, but who live as boys through childhood and puberty, only to be forced later to resume their roles as women, entering into marriage and bearing children of their own. Bring your brown bag lunch to the Parlor on Tuesday, September 13, 12:00 noon. Books are available in the Chapelwood Bookstore for $12. Contact Susan Johnson, hunsy@sbcglobal.net for more information. Our next Booked for Lunch book is Girls With Swords, on November 8.

Monday, September 12, Ruah Retreat Center at the Villa de Matel A day dedicated to quiet prayer allows us to slow our pace and depart from everyday routine to tend our relationship with God. Setting aside responsibilities and obligations for a short time helps us listen for the still, small voice of God. Breaking away from the conversations and negotiations that are part of most days allows us to be “alone together” in the company of others. Hours spent in silence create space for us to welcome God’s presence. On Monday, September 12, The Center for Christian Spirituality is hosting a Day of Centering Prayer at the Ruah Retreat Center at the Villa de Matel. Led by Jerry Webber, our day begins at 9:30 a.m. and will be marked by several periods of centering prayer. The Villa de Matel offers the gift of silence and a place seasoned with prayer. The grounds offer benches to sit and reflect, as well as walking trails. Inside, participants can visit several places for prayer including the Chapel, Art room, and Icon room. We will share a simple lunch, eaten in silence. Our retreat will conclude at 3:00 p.m. Cost for the retreat is $10 and registration is online at www. chapelwood.org/prayerretreat until noon on Monday, September 5. Questions may be directed to Lori Anderson, landerson@ chapelwood.org.

CAREGIVER EQUIPPING SERIES: PERSONAL BOUNDARIES AND NEEDS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

Saturday, September 17, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., W101 Bring your questions and concerns about caring for someone with dementia. This session is the second part in a series, is open to all, and will be led by educators with the Alzheimer's Association. We will discuss personal boundaries and needs, ensuring our caregivers understand self care, and emotional well being. For more information or to RSVP, contact Scott Endress, sendress@chapelwood.org or (713) 354-4470.

WAR ROOM WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY

September 14 – October 12, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., LC214 As a follow up to the movie War Room, Chapelwood will offer a five-week Bible study for those interested in further exploring prayer and the transforming power it can have on parenting, marriages, careers, and friendships as we seek to spend time with God and invite Him into every area of our lives. The Wednesday evening study will focus on the five main themes highlighted in the movie, including: • Honest Evaluation – Where am I with God? • Real Accountability • Living the Gospel • Victory Accomplished • Impacted by Grace The Chapelwood Marriage Ministry will facilitate the study. Please register online. Questions? Contact Donna Lowe at dlowe@chapelwood.org. Childcare is available for children ages three months - kindergarten. Reservations are required. Please e-mail nursery@chapelwood.org with your child/children's name(s), birthdate(s), and date(s) childcare is needed, and reference “War Room study” in your email.

WAR ROOM MOVIE NIGHT AND DINNER

Sunday, September 11, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall Cost: $12.50 per person Chapelwood Cinema proudly presents the acclaimed full-length feature, War Room, which has been described by critics as “an inspiring movie full of faith, hope and love.” Join us for a night at the movies and a concession-themed meal as we discover more about the transforming power that prayer can have on parenting, marriages, careers, friendships, and every area of our lives. Jesus longs to spend time with us on an intimate level. Prayer is the connection with His presence that helps us to supernaturally prepare for the battles we will face on this earth and invites Him to transform our situations and prioritize our agendas so that they are in line with His will and purpose, thus bringing glory to God. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6 Register online at www.chapelwood.org/warroom by September 4. Childcare is available for children ages three months through kindergarten. Please e-mail nursery@chapelwood.org with your child / children’s name(s), birthdate(s), and reference “War Room movie” in your e-mail.

EMBODYING GRACE: METHODISM AT CHAPELWOOD Wednesdays, October 12 and 19, at 6:30 p.m., LC204 Did you know that the mission, vision, and values of Chapelwood line up with the earliest beliefs of the Methodist movement? Join us for this two-session class on Wednesdays, October 12 and 19, at 6:30 p.m. in LC204. We will share a snapshot of Methodism, the history of Chapelwood, and the overlapping missions of both. Whether you are new to Chapelwood or a seasoned member, you will benefit from learning how Chapelwood is not only a cutting edge and visionary congregation but also a faith community that holds true to our Methodist heritage. To register for the class or for more information, please contact Kristin Lewis, klewis@chapelwood.org. Childcare available upon request.

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GROW IN GRACE IN GROUPS AND RELATIONSHIPS UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Women from all of Chapelwood’s worship communities are invited to attend and join in United Methodist Women (UMW) activities. Please join us for Chapelwood UMW Open House in September. There are several small group (“circles”) and ladies that meet at different times and locations. UMW circles are a great way to get connected for fellowship, Bible study, service, mission support, and exceptional speakers. We will meet you with love and friendship wherever you are in your faith journey. Please contact Membership Chairman Dawn Powers at (281) 888-4324 or dawnpowers@comcast.net to find a UMW circle that will fulfill your needs. Following is a description of the September meetings. Please join in grace with us. Tuesday, September 13 UMW Sew Sociable will meet at 9:30 a.m. in W202 to work on Linus Blankets for children in area hospitals, and other special projects. Contacts: Ann Ramsey, (713) 729-3720, and Judy Glasford, (713) 468-8908. Saturday, September 17 Upper Room Women will host an afternoon tea from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor. The theme will be “UR Beautiful” and you are urged to wear something that makes you feel pretty and your favorite hat (optional). Cost: $5, see www.chapelwood.org keyword “afternoon.” Contact: Wynter Patterson, urwomen@ chapelwood.org.

Tuesday, September 20 Moms on the Grow Circle will meet from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Linda Withers will be speaking. Nursery care can be provided if needed by e-mailing nursery@chapelwood.org by September 13. Contact: Sally Towe, smtowe@gmail.com. Priscilla Circle will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor to hear Wick Stuckey speak on “Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil.” Contacts: Rockie Deboben, (713) 871-9043, and Marian Murray, (713) 973-8254. Martha Circle will meet at 12:00 noon in the Fireside Room and will hear Luis Palomo, Worship Community Pastor of the Branch, speak about both the Branch and Envia, which is his family’s Costa Rica mission. Lunch will be served by the Kitchen Ministry. Contact: Katie Fields, fields.kt@gmail.com. Vivian Osburn Circle will meet at 11:45 a.m. in YB100 for lunch and a program given by Mary Lou Strange and Kathy Kraiza of Justice for our Neighbors (JFON). Contacts: Vicki Jud, (281) 496-9127, and Carol Hill, (713) 278-2266. Lydia Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. in W203 for a light supper and program given by Jacob Breeze on “God Loves Starting Churches.” Contacts: Susan Johnson, (281) 682-3031, and Marie Mathieu, (713) 467-3841. Deborah Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. in YB100 for a light dinner and session four of our book study with DVD on “Coming into Focus” of study book Breathe – Making Room for Sabbath. Contact: Nancy Durrsschmidt, (713) 939-0944. Sarah Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Robin Manes for dinner and to talk about summer experiences. Contact: Ann Ramsey, (713) 729-3720.

SAVE THE DATE! 25TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S RETREAT FEBRUARY 3 – 5, 2017

GROW IN GRACE IN GROUPS AND RELATIONSHIPS BIRKMAN DISCOVERY WORKSHOP FOR COUPLES

HALF THE SKY – A STORY OF EMPOWERMENT

Chapelwood United Methodist Women’s Dinner Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall There’s an old Chinese proverb that declares that women hold up half the sky. In many places around the world – and here in the United States – despite being the caregivers, the nurturers, the breadwinners - women are oppressed, degraded, and trafficked. On Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m., the United Methodist Women will hold their general meeting, evening edition. The guest speaker for the women’s dinner is highly sought-after speaker Deepa Biswas Willingham. Founder of PACE Universal and the Piyali Learning Center outside Calcutta, Mrs. Willingham has spoken at both the United Nations and the World Bank. Born and raised in India but sent to the United States for graduate school because her parents feared they would not be able to “find a match for their dark-skinned daughter,” Deepa returned to India many years later on a fierce mission. In her fight to combat the hopelessness of extreme poverty in India that leads to child trafficking and oppression of women and girls, Deepa founded PACE – Promise of Assurance to Children Everywhere. Beginning as a small school for 25 girls in an 80-square-foot room, it has grown into a sprawling two-acre complex community center with more than 200 women and girls. Referred to as a learning center, the Piyali complex is more like “a village rehabilitation center” with not only a holistic girls’ education program but also a women’s empowerment program, including a women’s bank and community livelihood projects for clean water and proper sanitation. Her project that began in India is now being replicated in Mexico, Honduras, and the United States. And beneath it all is the mission of feeding a village by teaching a girl. PACE Universal was given both a Chapelwood UMW Spring Thing grant with proceeds from the 2016 market as well as a Chapelwood Foundation 2016 Global Grant. We are excited for her to share her experiences with the women of Chapelwood. How do you change the face of poverty? One village, one girl at a time. Make your reservation at www.chapelwood.org/umw by Sunday, September 25. Contact Katie Fields at (713) 818-1579 or fields.kt@gmail.com for more information.

Sundays, October 16 – November 20, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. W101-102 How well do you REALLY know your mate? Whether you're engaged, married 50 years or something in between, there are still a lot of ways that your mate may confuse you. Based on the Birkman Method, one of the most widely accepted human behavioral instruments in the corporate world, this workshop will be fun, interactive, and enlightening for couples of all ages. Facilitator Bob Bolling is a certified Birkman Consultant and longtime Chapelwood small group leader. Invest in your relationship. Tuition is $358 per couple, which includes the full Birkman online assessment and all course materials. Please register by October 3, 2016. Childcare is available by reservation for children ages three months through kindergarten. Questions, contact: Bob Bolling, bob@thepersonalitycoach.net.

EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS AND UPPER ROOM SERMON SERIES

Sundays, October 2 – November 20, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Courtyard Room It’s a simple truth, but one that trips up believers everywhere: You can’t be healthy spiritually if you’re unhealthy emotionally. Join Pastor Christian Washington as he leads this eight-week journey where we take a close look at what it means to break free from bondage to the past and experience true emotional healing. The Emotionally Healthy Spirituality course video study provides a strategy for discipleship that leads to total transformation of your emotional health and spirituality. It’s a transformation that will help you mature into a faith-filled authenticity and a profound love of God – even and especially when faced with interpersonal conflicts and crises. Subsequent to the class, Pastor Christian will dive deeper into the subject with a correlative sermon series in Upper Room worship. For more information, please contact gmitchell@chapelwood.org. Infant and toddler care is available that day, if you so desire. Or, you may bring your entire family to the event. All are welcome! RSVP by Monday, September 19, to klewis@chapelwood.org.

GENESIS AND RICHARD MITCHELL, AND BIRKMAN FOR COUPLES Genesis and Richard Mitchell recently took Chapelwood’s Birkman for Couples class, conducted by Bob Bolling. The Birkman method is a behavior and personality assessment tool that measures a person’s interests, usual behavior, underlying needs, and behavior when under stress. Regular attendees of the Upper Room, Genesis and Richard have been married for five years and have two young daughters, Abigail and Rebekah. Genesis and Richard first heard about Birkman when Genesis took the class, along with her fellow Chapelwood co-workers. Her response when seeing the results? “This is the best thing, ever!” She shared her results with husband Richard, who was equally impressed. His response? “This is like a manual on Genesis! I love it.” Turning the clock back about six years, Richard and Genesis met through the singles program at their church in March of that year. “I saw a lot of things I wanted in a wife,” said Richard. “She’s gorgeous; she’s God-fearing.” Genesis was already mom to Abigail, and that was fine with Richard. “The last girlfriend I had before Genesis didn’t want kids, and that wasn’t the life for me.” Genesis found that Richard was consistently nice, funny, smart, and a good conversationalist. On Mother’s Day he asked if she’d be his girlfriend, and in October of that year he proposed. They were married about six weeks later. Given the short engagement, Genesis and Richard were both heavily involved in wedding planning. Even so, it took a third party to make it all come together. Genesis said, “We literally prayed about every single aspect of the wedding. And it would just fall into place. Any time we would hit resistance, one of us would go, Wait! Have we prayed about this? And we’d pray about it and it would just work out.” Richard agreed. “There’s no way to plan a wedding in a month and a half unless it’s a God thing.” While Genesis had shared her Birkman reports with Richard, she didn’t yet have those same tools to help her understand him. Not too long after that, Genesis saw that Chapelwood was arranging a Birkman class designed specifically for couples, and they immediately signed up. When both halves of a couple take the test and the their results are returned, you can almost see the lightbulbs going on as understanding dawns about what makes a spouse “tick,” why certain kinds of activities are favored over others, and what causes the same, predictable arguments that never seem to get resolved. Participants receive a manual – a binder full of observations, preferences, color-coded charts, suggestions, explanations, tendencies, and comparisons to take home. Discussion of different sections are carried out week by week over the six-week course, allowing plenty of time for couples to dig a little deeper into what their similarities and differences mean, and perhaps discover how a different approach to an old problem could yield a more positive outcome.

Seeing the charts, numbers, and observations on paper can provide understanding and comfort to a couple undergoing the day-in, day-out challenges all couples face. Richard agrees. “If there’s an issue, it gives you peace of mind to see it on paper - that everything’s ok, that’s just how the person is, and this is what I can do differently to approach the situation. So it was like a big, deep breath of understanding.” While Genesis and Richard are very similar in many regards, that doesn’t mean that they agree on everything, all the time. “When we fight, oh my gosh, do we fight,” said Genesis. “We learned through the Birkman why we butt heads the way we do. I learned that I’m comfortable with authority, but if I don’t respect it, I’ll take over to make sure everything’s going to be okay. Richard is the same way. He will completely respect authority if there’s an authority figure, but the minute he doesn’t respect it, he will take over. So . . . we both take over.” To add to that, Genesis learned that under stress she becomes super-sensitive, while Richard, under stress, becomes blunt and direct. “That showed us why when we argue it gets so bad – I need more sensitivity, and he gives less sensitivity. That was very, very helpful.” Bob Bolling is the class facilitator for the upcoming Birkman for Couples series. A certified Birkman consultant, Bob is entertaining, knowledgeable, and able to communicate easily to a wide range of couples, all of whom look forward to finding out a little more about themselves and why a spouse is the way he (or she) is. Each couple’s results are tailored individually to them, comparing the individual results of each to the class average, as a benchmark. Several months later Genesis can see a difference in their marriage. “There has been incredible healing since this class. Our relationship took a turn after taking the Birkman class – for the better. There’s definitely more understanding with one another, whereas before there was tolerance.” Richard summed it up nicely. “The healing from the class goes a long way. It’s one thing to live life with someone and not understand why there’s conflict. It’s another thing to live with someone and say, ‘We took a class; we know that we’ve got some things that can cause conflict, and how to deal with them.’ There’s a sense of peace from knowing versus not knowing.” You see your strengths, and your stress issues, and how to work around and understand better not only yourself, but how you relate to someone else. It was huge - very worthwhile.” The upcoming Birkman for Couples class begins Sunday, October 16 and runs for six weeks. The cost is $358 per couple, which covers the cost of the Birkman personality profile. To register, or for more information, go to www.chapelwood.org, keyword Birkman.

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GROW IN GRACE IN GROUPS AND RELATIONSHIPS SAVE THE DATE! CHAPELWOOD PRESENTS “A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM” C H A P E LW O O D U M C

Sunday, September 25

EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP AT DECISION POINT

Sunday, September 25, 9:30 a.m., Courtyard Room If you have been thinking about joining Chapelwood or would like to explore what it means to be a member, plan on attending Decision Point on Sunday, September 25. Dr. John Stephens and other members of our clergy staff will be on hand to share with you the mission and vision of Chapelwood. We’ll also review the vows of membership and offer guidance on becoming more deeply connected at Chapelwood. At the end of the event, you will have the opportunity to formally join the church. Infant and toddler care is available that day, if you so desire. Or, you may bring your entire family to the event. All are welcome! RSVP by Monday, September 19, to klewis@chapelwood.org.

SENIORS LIVING THROUGH LOSS

Wednesdays, September 28 - November 2, 1 1:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., W103 The thought of doing grief work doesn’t sound inviting. It sounds as if we are going to a funeral. But the spiritual goal of grief work is life affirming and helpful. Our format will include a simple lunch, free of charge. There will be a brief talk addressing a grief-related topic, a guided discussion, a notebook, and take-home tools. Family members are welcome. To plan for materials and meals, your RSVP is appreciated by Friday, September 23, to Judy Sharp, jsharp@chapelwood.org. All meetings are 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, September 28 at Chapelwood UMC. • September 28: One Size Doesn’t Fit All Appreciating me and my style of grief • October 5: My Contract with Life Working with our grief and finding healing • October 12: Finding Value in My Life My strengths and coping strategies • October 19: Giving Myself a Break Being my best caregiver, respite in grief • October 26: The Gift of the Present Reflecting on what I’m learning • Wednesday, November 2: Looking Ahead 14 Affirming my future

December 11, 2016, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Music, food, and festivities for the whole family.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AND WEEKDAY OPPORTUNITIES THIS FALL

Sunday Mornings Sunday school classes are supportive communities that offer fellowship, study, caring relationships and service projects. Visitors are welcome at any time. A description of each class is available on our Web site. Most classes hold about six short-term sessions during the year, with different teachers who are coached by our GROW Ministry leaders using a variety of curriculum including Bible studies, spiritual formation, or discipleship materials. Visiting several classes is encouraged! Classes for nursery through high school age children are available at the same time, so that families may participate in worship and a Sunday morning group each week. For help choosing a class, contact Teresa Rossy, Director of GROW Ministries, (713) 354-4407 or trossy@chapelwood.org, or Elizabeth Henson, Ministry Assistant for GROW Ministries, (713) 354-4447 or ehenson@chapelwood.org. During the week Chapelwood’s groups and studies are designed to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. A disciple is one on a journey toward a deepening connection with God as revealed in Jesus Christ which makes a difference in how they are with God, others, self, and creation. The classes listed on the PDF (link below) represent a wide variety of types of studies, settings and formats to suit the preferences of many in our community. All share the common goal of leading you to and sustaining a vibrant relationship with God. For a complete listing, please download PDF at www.chapelwood.org/adultfall2016.pdf

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September 25 in the Fellowship Hall Come and go between 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Learn about our partnerships around the world and how you can be a part through prayer, encouraging pastors and missionaries, or being part of a team. Children’s activities and samples of Fair Trade chocolates will be available. Contact Janine Roberts at jroberts@chapelwood.org for more information.

IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS!

Christi Leenheer and Stephan Hatteberg

Karl Schulz

Monte Mabry

LaNoe and Robert Westheimer

UMCOR/Sager Brown, Baldwin, LA February 19-24, 2017 Registration deadline November 1 Go to www.chapelwood.org/sagerbrown for more information and to register. Weslaco, TX March 11-16, 2017 (Spring break – all ages welcome!) Registration deadline December 1 Go to www.chapelwood.org/border for more information and to register. Questions about either of the above trips? Contact Janine Roberts at jroberts@chapelwood.org.

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James Burleson

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.

AN INTERVIEW WITH BRETT AND HAILEY A SAGER BROWN FAMILY MISSION TEAM Hailey: What did you do at Sager Brown? Brett: We helped other people by working with God when we visited with seniors, built needed items in the workshop, put together health kits, and cleaned up the women’s shelter. It is good to help each other out because we are all of God’s people. Brett Harrison (age 12) and Hailey Harrison (age 8) participated as part of the UMCOR Sager Brown family mission team to Baldwin, Louisiana, along with their mom. This June Chapelwood team was organized and led by Vicki Roussel and Nina Hanks. Our group was composed of members from different Sanctuary services, The Upper Room, and The Branch. New lifelong friendships were formed as we journeyed together to live out the work of God and our savior Jesus. Below is an “interview” with Brett and Hailey. Brett: How many people did you help on mission to Sager Brown? Hailey: We helped a lot of people, about 200! (Actually, it is impossible to account for the reach of UMCOR around the world. UMCOR products are shipped all over the world wherever a need is identified.) Brett: If you had the option, would you go again? Hailey: Yes! A definite yes! Brett: What new skills did you learn? Hailey: I learned how to paint and build (when we made wood stools in the workshop). Brett: How many people did we meet? Hailey: We met about 12 or 13. (There were 16 in our group, but we met many more from other Methodist churches in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Kilgore.) Brett: What was the biggest lesson that you learned? Hailey: That you can work for God by putting your mind to helping people and by choosing to do the right thing. Miracles can happen! Brett: When we played bingo with the seniors, what were some of the prizes for winning? How did these items help? Hailey: The prizes were simple like body wash, soap, and laundry detergent. Those things helped the elderly people because the people we met cannot afford it and this makes their life a little easier. Then, it was Hailey’s turn to ask her questions and interview Brett: Hailey: What was your favorite part of the trip? Brett: Woodworking and using new tools. We built a swing, some wooden stools, and parts of a ramp. The older kids made a human foosball game!

Hailey: How did you help homeless people? Brett: We made health kits at the depot for people that are poor and homeless, and also for people that don’t have a home because of floods or tornadoes. Hailey: Where did you go and how did you get there? Brett: We went to Louisiana and rode in vans (from the church). We went to the UMCOR Sager Brown depot, the home for seniors, and a women’s shelter. And we took a swamp tour! Hailey: What did you see? Brett: We saw homeless people, and they were sad. We also saw people that don’t have very much but seemed happy. Baldwin is a very small town and not like Houston at all. We also saw a Louisiana swamp when we went out with our team! Hailey: Where did you sleep? Brett: It was kind of like a cabin (we stayed in dorm rooms located next to one of the bayous). We had our own family room and we shared bathrooms and a kitchen. Mom: How did it feel to be participating in God’s work? Brett and Hailey: It was AWESOME!! In summary, this was a fun, educational, and enlightening journey for us all! There is no other experience like being in fellowship with others while assisting with God’s work. Daily reminders of God’s presence occurred through smiles, new friendships, songs, new experiences, nature, and any number of other encounters while on our trip. As a family experience, this was one of the most fruitful and rewarding trips that I can ever recall. My kids didn’t want to leave, and they can’t wait to go back – what a blessing! I am grateful that Chapelwood sends us forth in mission, as I have seen firsthand that there is nothing quite like serving in mission to instill Christian foundational principles in our children and teach us all how to “live Christ.” We are watching the schedule for the next Family Mission . . . and hope that you will join us! Upcoming mission teams to Sager Brown: Adult team, February 19-24, 2017 Family team, June 11-16, 2017 Go to www.chapelwood.org/sagerbrown for more information or contact Janine Roberts at jroberts@chapelwood.org.

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FEEDING HOUSTON’S FUTURE BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK

Chapelwood will be involved in a new ministry beginning this September, and we need YOUR help assembling food bags. Blessings in a Backpack is a national non-profit organization which helps feed children in designated areas who receive free breakfast and free lunch during each school day. It is intended to supply food for these children to sustain them over the weekend. Feeding Houston’s Future is the name of Chapelwood’s chapter of this organization. Woodview Elementary, located on Bunker Hill Road behind H.E.B., will be our first assigned school. We will deliver food for 50 children on 38 Fridays during the 2016-2017 school year. We are asking for volunteers to work with us on Fridays from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. to set out food items, collect food in plastic bags, place the number of bags designated for each classroom into larger bags, and load the larger bags into vehicles for transportation to the school. Graciously, the Joy of the Lord Bible study group has offered to help us assemble these bags the first Thursday of each month. JOL is our first group to volunteer their time, and we are truly grateful. If you do not have time to volunteer, another way to contribute to this ministry is by donating $100 to send home weekend food for one student for the 38 weeks that we distribute food during the school year. For more information on volunteer opportunities or donations, please contact Ann Radney at radneyad@gmail.com or (713) 553-5882. Thank you for supporting Feeding Houston’s Future Blessings in a Backpack.

FAIRTRADE COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE! BUYERS AND SELLERS WANTED

Purchase your delicious Fair Trade coffee and chocolate the second Sunday of every month! Items are on sale outside of the Fellowship Hall from 9:30 a.m. - 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, chemical-free farming methods. And – we need volunteers! Global Ministries is looking for new volunteers to assist with selling Fair Trade products outside of the Fellowship Hall each second Sunday morning of the month. This could be every month or just once a year – and the time commitment is only 20-30 minutes each shift. Please contact Vicki Jud at vicki.jud@sbcglobal. net if you are interested in helping this important ministry.

TWO BY TWO EQUIPPING SESSION

Thursday, September 8, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., East Room Two by Two is a ministry to our frail and homebound members. Volunteers will join with another team member to offer regular visits to those most in need. This equipping session is the first step toward becoming involved in this ministry and will include an overview of roles and participation needs. For questions, contact Judy Sharp at jsharp@chapelwood.org or (713) 354-4443.

THE EAST SPRING BRANCH FOOD PANTRY NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEER TRUCK DRIVERS We have an opportunity to collect more food for our guests, but we need your help. The job is simple: pick up food in our neighborhood any time between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. and deliver to the pantry any Monday or Thursday. If you work, you can go early and be done before going to the office. If you’re interested or have questions, contact Mary White at (281) 799-6752 or mlwhite37@comcast.net.

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 Dike Howe Colleen Lingle Teresa and Clayton Cannon Chapelwood Foundation Board of Directors Pam and Jerry Treadwell Margaret and Leonard Bedell Kay and Bob Cleveland Elaine and Jeff Beason Susan Dotson Yvonne and Dave Streit Gail Jewell Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cain Henry Brooks Patricia Paine James Sullivan Patricia and Douglas Sedwick Pamela Moore Jean Jensen Sharon and George Reynolds Jane Kennon Patricia Haralson Wrennie and Gary Knust Jeannette Johnson

Dike Howe - continued John Kemper Jane and Elwin Peacock Donna and Mark Greek Karla and Bill Lowerre Billie and Joe McMillan Douglas Mulvaney Sandi and Bob Greenstone Grace and Carroll Phillips Carolyn and Les VanDyke John Maurer Mary McCants Rose Ann and John Shelton Jeanie Connell Dr. and Mrs. Norman Moore Peggy and Gary Edwards Brenda and James White, Jr. Mary Jo and Randall Conklin Ann and John Iler Lynn and Mike Schoenberger Susan and Bill Baker Connie and Raleigh Williamson Gail and Mickey Batson Laura Lee Jones

Dike Howe - continued Ann Chittick Sally and Don McGinty Charlene and John Storms Gail Casson Don Condon Tom Brandino Jamie and Homer Smith Nancy and Bill Sartain Shirley and Gerald Betts Dean Grafton Northern Trust Company Barbara and L.V. McGinty

Kay Stevens Leslie and Gerald Teel

Mary Martin Vicki Jud Mrs. William Barrett and family

Trixie Butler Paula and Cris Faught

Barbara Baker Tom Baker

Isa Jaber Suzanne Cornelius

Carolyn Sherry Lisa Milam

Pete Dalton Erin and Matthew Roorda

Judy Hubbell Lisa Milam Vicki Jud

Mark Benjamin Roberts Kellye and Bill Pyle Carol and Gene Callaway Sherry Sutton Michael Sutton

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UNRESTRICTED GIFTS

GIFTS IN HONOR OF

Jane and Jim Wise (Susan Jackson Scholarship Fund)

Mary Reeves Margaret and Don McGregor

Dr. Ray Dickey Pamela Moore

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FLAME ALIVE RENEWAL 2016/17 (As of August 1, 2016) Susan and Walt Agnew Dot August Dorothy Baker Tom Baker Linda Bailey Nancy Batt Marylou and Ted Bland Dorothy Blodgett Christine and James Byerly Lisa Clayton Mary Jo Conklin Helen and Dennis Crowe Carolyn and Platt Davis Mary Catherine and Joe Davis Shirley Didier Marilyn Dillard Donna C. Dawson Mary DelHomme Annette and Lee Duggan Patricia Dumas Barbara Dundas Marty and Roger Ethridge Laura and David Fulton Connie and Scott Funk Carol Gay Johnanna and Perry Giles Zana and John Gorman Laurie Graef Dean Grafton Donna and Mark Greek

William O. Grimes Wilda and E.J. Grivetti Barbara and Samuel Guy Marsha Klein Haas Roberta Haeckel Gracy and Mike Hall Nina Hanks Violet B. Harlan Nita and Doug Heard Janis and Randy Henry Clay Hightower Juanita Hill Marcia and Al Hoppe Lou and Mark Houser Sue Howe Marcia Hudgens Dianne and Stacy Hunt Ginny Itz Stephanie and Bryan Jamison Jean Jensen Vicki Jud Marjann and Kenneth Keathley Anne and Jim Kirkpatrick Judy and Milton Klasing Bonnie and Arnold Klaus Linda Knox Libbi and Jeff Lake Margaret and Jim LaRoe Bobbie Ann and Bob Larkins Jean Liles

Ed Lynch Sushila Mathew Mary McCants Linda and Dick McCasland Gail McDonald Carole McGarry Clayton Mills Tammy Mills Tara and Alec Mize Mary Kay and Richard Moen Pamela Moore Gloria and Dale Mounger Lynn Murphy Anna Murr Nancy and Ted Nees Ruth and Mike Nordmeyer Chris and John Ogren Bobbye Sue and Andy Parsons Lois (Bea) Patterson R. Wayne Payne Jane and Elwin Peacock Carol Pehlman Joella Perkins Gary Petersen Hugh Phillips Julie Hodges and Larry Phillips Gary Pugh Ann and Terry Radney Diane and Brent Rager Ann and John Roberts

Mary and Rick Roberts Brooke and Corby Robertson Page and Josh Rowan Nicola Salazar Nancy and Bill Sartain Judy and Roy Sharp Susie and Jeffrey Smith Ken Spalding Sherry and Ross Spencer Greg Stocks Charlene and John Storms Yvonne and David Streit Jim Sullivan Dot and Bill Thompson Johnye M. Voiles Elizabeth Wachendorfer Hazel Wallace Charlotte and Larry Whaley Karen and Hunter White Karyl and Charles White Nancy and Kenneth Wiech Linda and Cliff West Patricia Wild Colbert Wilhite Donna Wilkins Carrie and Ron Woliver Jacqueline and John Wright Sandra and Ron Yates Anne Zappe

Path with a Purpose CHAPELWOOD FOUNDATION “PATH WITH A PURPOSE” SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON Chapelwood Foundation Scholarship Luncheon

Please RSVP to the luncheon by contacting Teresa Cannon at tcannon@chapelwood.org or (713) 354-4485.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Check-in 11:45 a.m.) Fellowship Hall Luncheon benefitting the Chapelwood Foundation Scholarship program

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where her father sold her into prostitution so that the rest of his family would be able to eat for the month. So outraged by this was Deepa that she determined that no parent, no child should ever have to face such decisions because of hopelessness. To combat hopelessness, Deepa fights it with hope. She created PACE and with it a learning center – a two-acre complex that provides for the primary and secondary education of 230 village girls, adult and vocational education for mothers, and village infrastructure to assure her girls’ future success. She is in the process of replicating her program in Mexico, Honduras, and the United States. Deepa Willingham and PACE are teaching girls, feeding a village and giving hope to all. The Chapelwood Foundation is proud to support this organization with a 2016 Global Grant.

TEACH A GIRL. FEED A VILLAGE.

“How do you change the face of poverty and vulnerability among the disadvantaged people of the world? One village at a time.” – Dr. Jeffrey Sachs PACE Universal has claimed this saying as their own. PACE (Promise of Assurance to Children Everywhere) envisions a world free from extreme poverty, where all children are able to pursue their education and are empowered to reach their potential, thereby creating stronger and better communities. It sounds a little bit like Spring Branch ISD’s T-2-4 mission, but PACE began in Calcutta, India, not Spring Branch in Houston, Texas. Chapelwood members Rita Morico and her mother Sushila Mathew brought PACE to the attention of the Chapelwood Foundation’s global committee. Through education, women’s empowerment, micro-loans, and village rehabilitation, PACE’s mission and guiding principle of eradicating poverty one girl at a time – especially in areas where such extreme poverty and child trafficking is rampant and common – remains constant. Deepa Willingham, PACE’s founder, had been sent to America from Calcutta as a young woman for graduate studies with a whopping total of $8 in her pocket. “I grew up in a society that considered me ugly because of the color of my skin. One of the reasons why my parents were happy about my going to America was because they couldn’t find a match for their dark-skinned daughter,” says Willingham. By all accounts, Deepa achieved the American dream of success in her career and family and lived a comfortable life. But at age 60, she was told the story of a sevenyear-old girl in Piyali Junction outside of Calcutta. The little girl was told she would be going for a day of fun in the city, so she skipped happily along as she held her father’s hand. But the day of fun was not to be. The father and daughter traveled to the railway station

Other organizations receiving a 2016 Chapelwood Global Grant are • As Our Own – India • Empower a Child – Uganda • Fairfield Children’s Home – Zimbabwe • Haitian Artisans for Peace (HAPI) – Haiti • Hashoo Foundation – Pakistan • Health Empowering Humanity – Haiti • Ishahayi Beach School Foundation – Nigeria • Mission on the Move – Mexico • MountainChild – Nepal • New Hope Eurasia – Moldova • Nosim Maasai Mission – Kenya • Opportunity International – Nicaragua • Partners in Health – Sierra Leone • Shine on Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone A big thank you goes out to our Global Core Team for researching and evaluating the many organizations who submitted grant requests to us for their worthy causes: Susan Patterson (Chair), Lee Duggan, Clay Hightower, Kimberly Hillman, Bob Lassalle, Dave Luther, Ed Lynch, Susan Taranto, and Ron Yates. Deepa Willingham will speak on “Half the Sky – A Story of Empowerment” at the Tuesday, October 4, United Methodist Women’s general meeting dinner. Dinner will be in the Fellowship Hall, and tickets will be available online at www.chapelwood.org under Women’s Ministry. For more information on the Chapelwood Foundation or our Global Core Team, please contact Executive Director Teresa Cannon at tcannon@chapelwood.org or (713) 354-4485.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to register for the 2016 Chapelwood Roy Dye Golf Tournament! This will be the 29th tournament in the series. The tournament will be held on October 10 at the Cinco Ranch Golf Club. The cost is $80 per player and includes range balls, 18 holes of golf, snacks, and dinner. Register as a foursome with Chapelwood friends or non-Chapelwood members alike. This is a great opportunity

for fellowship on the golf course with old and new friends. The tournament features women's and men's long drive competitions as well as closest to the pin competitions. Registration is available online at www.chapelwood.org/roydye or in person at the Recreation Office. Contact Cason Sicking for more information at (713) 354-4416.

Contacts

WHO DOES WHAT

John Stephens – Senior Pastor Bob Johnson – Executive Pastor Bob Lindsey – Business Administrator/Director of the Wesley Choir ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Andy Cunningham – Pastor, Grow Ministries Suzanne Harter – Ministry Director, Share Ministries (Local Serving) 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 FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP Karen Lopes – Ministry Director, Special Needs Ministry Sarah Pattillo – Pastor, Student Ministry Cason Sicking – Ministry Director, Recreation Ministry Heather Sims – Directing Pastor, Family Discipleship Betsy Sutherland – Pastor, Children's Ministry David Walker – Director, Chapelwood School for Young Children PASTORAL CARE & REACHING Scott Endress – Pastor, Pastoral Care Bill Stell – Assistant Pastor, Pastoral Care Wick Stuckey – Senior Associate 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 Craig Gilbert – Ministry Director, Worship and Music Ministries Christian Washington – Community Pastor, Upper Room Wayne Watson – Ministry Director, 9:45 Contemporary Worship Jerry Webber – Community Pastor, The 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 For a complete staff listing, go to www.chapelwood.org. 11140 Greenbay, Houston, TX 77024 Phone (713) 465-3467 Fax (713) 365-2808

JOYS AND CONCERNS

PRAYERS AND PRAISE FOR OTHERS

Baptisms: Enzo Alexander White, son of Fabiana and Alex White, on June 19, 2016. Elle June Goss, daughter of Meredith and Matt Goss, on July 10, 2016. Claire Elizabeth Knop, daughter of Lori and Chris Knop, on July 10, 2016. Don Rhodes Shaver, son of Taylor and Blake Shaver, on July 10, 2016. Abigail Reese Wigginton, daughter of Emmy and Jeff Wigginton, on July 10, 2016. Weddings: Hazel Ravelo Piazza to Brian Lawrence Bell on July 14, 2016. Our Prayers and Sympathy Expressed to: Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Childers and family on the death of Laura’s mother, Mrs. Nancy Rainwater, on July 9, 2016; Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Giroir, Jr. and family on the death of Elizabeth’s father, Mr. Homer Devon (Von) Graham, Jr., on July 22, 2016; Mr. Michael O. (Mike) Sutton and family on the death of his wife, Mrs. Sherry Sutton, on July 23, 2016. Mrs. Sher Ducic and family on the death of her husband, Mr. Michael Ducic, on August 11, 2016. Mrs. Allison Hyde on the death of her husband, Mr. Scott Hyde, on August 18, 2016. The family and friends of Blake Kintzley, who died on August 22, 2016. Recently Hospitalized: Spence Adams David Barra Marilyn Cody Jerry Elmore Per Evensen Perry Giles Sandra Ladner Mike McAfee Naomi Mitchum Don Siems Ken Weich Fred Wiggins

SEPTEMBER 2016 SUNDAY

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UMW Latin American Dinner, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

Adult Studies, 6:30 pm Chancel Choir, 7 pm, Choir Room The Release, 7 pm, Upper Room

Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Study with John Stephens, 6:30 pm , Chapel Children's Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:30 pm Chancel Choir, 7 pm, Choir Room

Two by Two Equiping Session, 10 am, East Room

Church Under The Bridge (see page 5) Confirmation Retreat Sept 9-10

5 Labor Day (Church Offices Closed)

TaizÃ© Worship, 8:45 am, Chapel A Taste of the Upper Room, 11:30 am Choir Rally, 4:30 pm Second Sunday Chicken 11 am Fair Trade Coffee, Fellowship Hall War Room Movie Night, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall Student Life Groups begin, 5:45 pm, Gameroom

Day of Centering Prayer (See page 7)

Booked for Lunch, 12 pm, Parlor

Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Study with John Stephens, 6:30 pm , Chapel Children's Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:30 pm Chancel Choir, 7 pm, Choir Room

Seniors Adult Lunch Series, 11 am, Fellowship Hall Generation Bound Movie screening, 7:30 pm, Marq'E

UMW Open House, (See page 9)

Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Study with John Stephens, 6:30 pm , Chapel Children's Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:30 pm Chancel Choir, 7 pm, Choir Room

3rd Grade Bible Presentation 8:25 & 11:10 am, Buckingham Worship Celebrates 5 Years, 10:15 am, 8580 Woodway Dr. Sanctuary Children's Choir Rehersals begin, 4:30 pm

25 Decision Point, 9:30 am, Courtyard Room Global Fair, 9:30 am, Fellowship Hall

17 Caregiver Equiping Conference, 9:30 am, W101 UR Women Afternoon Tea, 2 pm, Parlor

7&8 Grade Fall Retreat (Sept 23-25)

Mercy Street Celebrates their 19th Birthday, 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

OCT.1

Wednesday Night Supper, 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Study with John Stephens, 6:30 pm , Chapel Children's Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:30 pm Chancel Choir, 7 pm, Choir Room The Release, 7 pm, Upper Room

Vol.VI, No. 9

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