Fall Ministry Opportunities - The Chapel in North Canton, Ohio

This class will be taught by Pastor Bennett on Sunday mornings, July 27 & August 3, at 10:30 a.m. in ABF #3. If you are “empty-nesters” or living in the “second half” of your marriage, come to this class and learn how you can strengthen your marriage and live fulfilling lives that can be greatly used by God.

Kids Summer Camp (VBS)
July 13 - 17, 2008
Sunday - Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. for children age 4 - 5th Grade

Give your children a new enthusiasm for God’s Word -- and for Jesus! As you engage kids with fun, science-themed surprises, you’ll see amazing things happen. The delighted smiles...the memorable Bible points…they all add up to making a life-long difference in the lives of your children!” (www.groupvbs.com)

This year’s VBS is not only full of fun and creativity, but it is powerful as well. Kids will learn life lessons from the Bible -- specifically, how God gives us the power to:

1. Be Thankful (Colossians 3:15)
2. Help Others (Romans 12:19)
3. Be Brave (Psalm 23:4)
4. Live Forever (John 14-17)
5. Tell Others about God (Acts 2:1-47)

Come and be a part of something fun while impacting these young lives for Jesus Christ! Sign up today at the display in the lobby -- volunteers are needed to help with small groups, story telling, crafts and snacks.

VBS is intentionally fun and interactive, but we’d like to see it used as an outreach opportunity, so be praying for someone to bring with you to camp! Registration begins Sunday, June 15..

Looking for a friendly, “non-threatening” opportunity to invite unchurched friends or family into a gathering of Christians? Consider inviting them to a Chapel recreational event. For detailed information and to sign up, visit our display in the lobby. Here’s a schedule of upcoming events.

Adult Bike Event on the Kokosing Bike Trail in Mt. Vernon (28 mile round trip). Leave The Chapel at 2:00 p.m. and return around 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Adult Night Ride Event (15-20 mile round trip). Meet at 7:30 p.m. at Century Cycles. Details at our display.

Adult Bike Event on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad & Towpath Trail. Meet at 9:15 a.m. at the Peninsula Depot Trailhead. Pick up a postcard with all the details and a map at our display in the lobby.

With the continued increase in membership and the Deacon Board’s desire to effectively support the Care Group Ministry and those with specific and special needs, the Deacon Caring Program will be revised for 2008. Each month there will be six "Deacons of the Month" that will work closely with the pastors in praying for and meeting the needs of Chapel members.

Deacons of the Month for July are: Lance Bezek, Randy Burrier, Bill Deem, Jim Fedorka, Bill Habyan and Jeff Ives. Please contact any of these deacons with your prayer requests, praises or special needs. Their phone numbers may be found in the Chapel telephone directory or you may call the church office at (330) 494-3419 and request their phone numbers. It helps our care ministry if you let us know in advance if you are scheduled for surgery. If you are taken ill suddenly or hospitalized, please have a family member or friend contact the church office.

A new Chapel ministry is available for married and engaged couples, and it’s known as “Couple Mentoring”. This ministry is for you if:

Couple mentoring would involve one or two meetings per month with your mentoring couple to go over Biblical and practical principles that relate to your relational needs. Take advantage of the spiritual blessings and growth that takes place with Couple Mentoring. Contact Pastor Mike McCartney at the church at (330) 494-3419, ext. 306.

Comfy Cozies’ New Counted Cross Stitch Project for Police, Fire & EMS workers!

We are looking for every volunteer possible to help with a simple, yet special, counted cross stitch project to encourage our local police, fire and EMS workers. Supplies and patterns will be provided to make personal gift bookmarks for each area of service. If you are interested, contact Nancy Stump at (330) 494-4611.

We are also still actively involved in other areas of needlework ministry, such as knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc... If you are interested in learning or improving your skills, we’re here to teach you and share what we know! Stop by the Women’s Ministry display in the lobby and pick up a “Comfy Cozies” bookmark for contact information and monthly meeting times (2nd Thursday, 9:30-11 a.m. / Last Thursday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.)

Sunday Mornings: Adam Marshall leads a discussion-style Bible study each Sunday morning at 10:30 in ABF #1.

“The Cry”: Each Thursday morning (note change in meeting day) at 8:00 a.m., we meet and pray for about 45 minutes. The Cry is our chance to be global in our faith and cry out to God, not only for ourselves, but for the nations! (Ps. 61:1, 2)

“The Link”: Thursday nights provide the link between Sundays. Come enjoy a relaxed environment where we can meaningfully connect with each other. Thursday nights at 7:30 at Vanessa Bartlette’s apartment. E-mail Brett for directions or information at brett.hoskins@gmail.com.

	Membership - Class 101: Membership - “Knowing Christ” (this class is a prerequisite for membership at The Chapel) Class Facilitator: Larry Bennett - Senior Pastor
	Maturity - Class 201: Maturity - “Growing in Christ” (current membership or completion of Class 101 is a prerequisite) Class Facilitator: Dan Hanny - Discipleship Pastor
	Ministry - Class 301: Ministry - “Serving Christ” (class 201 is a prerequisite) Class Facilitator: Mike McCartney - Adult Ministries Pastor
	Missions - Class 401: Mission - “Sharing Christ” (class 301 is a prerequisite)

The goal is 24/7 prayer coverage for The Chapel and every aspect of ministry here. Sign up today at the display table in the lobby. There are bookmarks to take to remind you of your prayer commitment and to help guide your prayer time.

“CARING BY SHARING” MEAL MINISTRY
Do you like to cook? Anxious to try out some of those tempting recipes in the new Chapel cookbook? Volunteers are always welcome to help support our growing meal ministry here at The Chapel. We care for all Chapel members and attenders following an illness, surgery, newborn baby, or loss of a loved one. If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions, please call Diane Casto at (330) 837-8474 or the church office at (330) 494-3419.

The Chapel Nursery would like to welcome your newborn with a special gift and offer the services of our “Caring and Sharing” meal ministry during this exciting time of transition. Please contact Patti Walker at (330) 966-0962 or The Chapel office at (330) 494-3419 if you are a new or expectant mother and would like to receive a call from us.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES - Ladies Bible Studies: Visit the Women’s Ministry display in the lobby to see samples of the studies being offered and to sign up, or contact Becky Morlan at (330) 966-2089.

WELCOME MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you’re looking for an area of ministry that is vital to our church, please consider serving in one of the following areas:

		WELCOME CENTER: A few friendly faces are needed to assist visitors in locating classrooms, answer simple questions and offer literature about our different areas of ministry. 20 minutes of your time, once or twice a month, is all we require. For more info, or to sign up, please call Amber Schafer at the church office (330) 494-3419, ext. 303..
		USHERS: Gentlemen needed to help pass out bulletins and assist individuals with seating during services. If interested, contact Pat Jones at (330) 477-4355.
		GREETERS: Open a door and offer a genuine smile, a warm handshake and greeting on Sunday mornings. It’s an incredible ministry! If interested, contact Gary Nist (330) 493-3218.