“TThe rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”
Matthew 7:25

Each year, Chapel pastors and leadership develop an annual ministry theme that serves as the basis for the Sunday messages. The Annual Ministry Theme is also incorporated into many other ministry areas throughout the year.

2010 Ministry Theme: Built on the Rock

Rocks are at the center of some of the most striking imagery in the Bible. They are a refuge, figuratively and literally. God is our rock and our fortress, the rock of our salvation, the rock of our strength, and our rock of protection. Jesus Christ Himself is the cornerstone of faith upon which the Church is built. In 2010, God’s Word will be our guide to experiencing the security, strength, and shelter that come from building our lives upon the Rock Himself.

First Sermon Series: Common Ground

We begin 2010 with an exploration of the eight core statements of faith that form our common ground for belief in Jesus Christ. These eight affirmations are the central beliefs that we encourage each disciple to embrace on their journey of faith. We will shore up our understanding of the Trinity, the Bible, Man’s Fall, God’s Redemption, Heaven and Hell, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and the End Times. Our goals are conviction on the “majors,” grace to agree to disagree on the “minors,” and to love one another no matter what.

Lenten Sermon Series: Surviving the Storms

Many of us have called out to Jesus in desperation, “Lord, Rescue me!” During the season of Lent, we will look at Gospel accounts of real men and women who were in the midst of one of life’s storms. These men and women responded to their storms by becoming mad, sad, or bad. Jesus’ presence in their lives ultimately allowed them to end up glad. Their stories will inspire us to discover how God can calm the raging storms in our lives and give us peace and joy through the power of the Resurrection.

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Resources:

Bible Reading Plans: click to view or download the Bible Reading Plans suggested by Associate Pastor Jon Ritner on Sunday, January 4, 2009.


View the online Fall 2010 Ministry Guide for detailed information about upcoming events.


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