Fall Ministry Opportunities - The Chapel in North Canton, Ohio

“Thank you” to all who donated food items for our first collection Sunday. The “Hope Chest” will be available the first Sunday of every month to collect items to support the Refuge of Hope meal ministry to the homeless and disadvantaged in downtown Canton. Please stop by the Missions display in the lobby and pick up a bookmark listing the items needed by the Refuge of Hope for donation.

The first Sunday of the month, we will be collecting food and other items listed below to support the Refuge of Hope meal ministry to the homeless and disadvantaged in downtown Canton. Look for the “Hope Chest” in the lobby to place your donated items.

We will begin serving complete dinner meals each Tuesday night at the Refuge starting June 1, and will be requesting donations of specific menu items in advance. Jo Ann Dudra, ROH Meal Manager and Chapel member, will be training volunteers to set up and serve the lunch meal on Friday, April 30.

If you would like to sign up for this training team, contact Cynthia Hess at (330) 499-9267. Be part of The Chapel’s partnership with Refuge of Hope by serving and/or donating, and be Christ to those in need of His love and hope.

Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve lunches once/month at the New Vision Center near 12th Street in downtown Canton. A brief worship service will be conducted before each meal and personal/home care products will be distributed to each family after the luncheon. We ask for your continued and even increased support in providing these items as the need will be greater as attendance grows. The first luncheon will be served this Friday. Contact Bill Winder (330-452-6607) or Jim Marin (330-494-5898) for further information and to sign up to participate. Thank you for your prayers and support.

Workshop for Adult Children of Alcoholic or Abusive Parents -
A presentation by licensed professional counselor, Jim Fedorka

This is a program that will look at the effects growing up in an alcoholic or abusive home has on people even into their adult lives. Children growing up in these types of families suffer many traumas and consequently devise ways to cope with their pain that may become problems later in their adult life. Some common characteristics of adults who have experienced these childhood traumas are:

If you grew up in an alcoholic or abusive home and seem to struggle with life issues, this program may help you understand why and give you some ideas on what to do about it. There is no cost for this workshop, but registration is required so we may prepare materials for you. Walk-ins on the day of the program will be welcome. To register, call Jim Fedorka at (330) 819-9469 and leave your name, e-mail address and phone number.

Be On Mission @ The Chapel in 2010!
Sign up for a Missional Experience Today!

**Sign up for as many of these events as you wish at the Missions Display in the Lobby**

Bethesda’s Meal & Worship Ministry - Starts Friday, March 12
Bethesda Outreach Ministries is partnering with the New Vision Center Church in Canton to conduct monthly worship services, provide meals and distribute home and personal care items. You can be involved by donating items into our shopping carts in the lobby and by serving each month. Starting in April, ministry dates will be the third Friday or each month.

Refuge of Hope Meal Ministry - Tuesday Nights starting in June
Our goal at The Chapel is to take ownership of providing the dinner meal at the Refuge of Hope in Canton every Tuesday night starting June 1st. Groups and individuals are encouraged to sign up to volunteer and serve at the shelter to become acquainted with the ministry before we “go live” in June. If you are able to help set up and serve the lunch meal on Friday, April 30, contact Cynthia Hess at (330) 499-9267. Donated items will be collected on the first Sunday of each month, starting today..

Pittsburgh Project - April 23-25, 2010 (Friday-Sunday)
This training trip is for Chapel ministry leaders only (board members, ABF teachers, small group leaders, Bible study teachers, worship ministry leaders, youth & children’s ministry teachers/leaders, etc.) Call the church for more information (330) 494-3419, ext. 302 (Patty Fitler) or ext. 321 (Pastor Clinton).

Community Block Parties - Saturday, May 15, 2010 (tentative date)
Be part of a church-wide event and host a block party in your neighborhood, or be part of the focused prayer group meeting at the church while the block parties are in progress. Let God use you to shine His light in your neighborhood! We’ll provide the ideas and training -- you invite your neighbors!

Dominican Republic Trip (Summer) - June 14 - 28 (two weeks)
This trip is for a mixed group of high school/college students and adults and families, to serve in various aspects of ministry with Students International.

Legacy Conference in Dearborn, Michigan - June 17 - 20 (Thurs-Sun)
Embrace God’s passion for the impossible. Legacy 2010 is a conference about “Missions, Muslims and the Heart of God”; timed to coincide with the annual Arab International Festival. Learn all about Islam and be exposed to Arab culture, right here in the U.S. To register, go to DearbornLegacyConference.org or contact Joe Fitler at (330) 904-5141 or Patty Fitler at (330) 494-3419, ext. 302.

Atwood Mission - July 4 - 9 (Sun-Fri)
Experience missional outreach to our “Samaria”. If you were involved in the Atwood outreach last year, you saw how serving and loving others unconditionally allowed the Spirit of God to draw curious people to hear about a Savior. Sign up now at the missions display in the lobby.

Dominican Republic Trip (Fall) - November 15-21 (one week)
Join the construction team whose task is to begin the building project for the Chapel’s church plant in Los Higos. There will be several informational team meetings prior to the trip.

This year we will be presenting, “The Egypt File - Decoding the Mystery of Life.” With this new Vacation Bible School program, children will learn that God made them in His very image -- they are special and set apart from the animals; their purpose in life is to love and serve Him. A preview of the curriculum is available at answersVBS.com. If you are interested in helping with this years VBS (props, snacks, large/small group leader, games, etc.) contact Jodi Van Gorder at (330) 456-2199.

Connecting Christian Belief with Christian Living Classes Start March 9
Tuesday Nights from 7-9 PM in ABF #1

This foundational and practical 10-week study will be facilitated by Pastor Dan Hanny and ABF Leader, Dave Elliott. Be watching for more information about the class and how to sign up.

The family of Ed Bast is in need of caring volunteers willing to provide bedside watchcare for Ed during his time of rehabilitation. If you are interested, please contact Jane or Lisa Bast at (330) 832-7286.

Reality: 7 Truths from Experiencing God
Sunday Morning Elective at 10:30 - Starts March 14 in ABF #2

Do you see the world as it is -- a place where God works in ways culture can’t explain, but faith understands? Many believers live lives that aren’t profoundly shaped by the reality of God. Like a Scripture-based medicine, this 7-week study facilitated by Pastor Dan Hanny will broaden your perspective and teach you about life as God intended it to be. More information is available at the display in the lobby. Registration ends Sunday, March 7. Cost is $4.00/person.

with Guest Speaker, Rod Handley
Coming to The Chapel - Save the Dates!
Friday, April 30 - Saturday, May 1, 2010

The purpose of Character that Counts is to communicate the unique and critical message of character (doing right), integrity (being whole through Christ) and accountability (honestly reporting to one another) into our daily lives. This seminar will benefit students (high school and college) and adult men and women in every stage of life. Information on how to register is coming soon.

Rod Handley is the Founder and President of Character That Counts (CTC), a ministry that was established in July 2000. Rod is also the co-founder of TGIW ("Teaching Guys Infinite Wisdom") a ministry which began in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in September 2001, and continues today in groups all over the world. Prior to CTC, he served with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Seattle and Kansas City, finally serving as its Senior VP and COO/CFO until May, 2000. Rod has published 13 books including, Character Counts - Who's Counting Yours? which details how to begin the process of being accountable to one another. The book is a practical tool for helping people who desire to be people of character and integrity.

He and his wife, Janna, have 4 children, ages 9 through 16, and live in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

National Day of Prayer Coordinators
Meeting - Monday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. in ABF #1

Learn how you can coordinate a National Day of Prayer event at your school, business or community center. Show the world that we care about prayer. For tips on how to get started, come to our meeting. Any questions, call Julie McFeaters at (330) 494-4015.

If you received an empty baby bottle to collect donations for the Pregnancy Support Center of Stark County, please return them to the Welcome Center as soon as possible. Thank you for the generous response we have received so far. As of February 28, The Chapel has raised $2,330.72!

This conference will be a call to God’s people to turn to the Lord with all their hearts, calling individuals and families back to a personal study of God’s Word. Registration has already opened for this event and could fill up quickly. Visit www.revivalscry.org for more information or to register for this conference.

We are happy to report that Bethesda Outreach Ministries collected $300 from Acme Market’s Community Cash Back Program, thanks to your diligence in turning in your grocery receipts. This money will go to support our ministry to the disadvantaged in our community.

	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)

Each month a team of "Deacons of the Month" work closely with the pastors in praying for and meeting the needs of Chapel members. Deacons of the Month for March are: Tim Smith (team leader), Ron Spaulding, Jeff Mihalik, Paul Kiel and Paul Casto. 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.

As part of our on-going ministry to care for Chapel members and attenders, we are looking for volunteers with a heart to minister to shut-ins, widows or disabled members of our congregation with light gardening or house cleaning chores. We occasionally have members in our church with short-term/temporary needs due to recovering from surgery, and more recently, two families have suffered house fires. We also have members with consistent/on-going needs due to disabilities, poor health or age. If you are interested in lending a helping hand whenever possible, please contact Pastor Mike McCartney at (330) 494-3419, ext. 306.

We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:30-11 a.m. and the last Thursday of each month from 6:30 -8 p.m. in ABF #3. For general ministry information, contact Nancy Stump at (330) 494-4611. If you’re interested in making Fleece Blankets for Akron Children’s Medical Center, contact Cindy Deem at (330) 896-1523. Counted Cross-Stitch projects for missions and the Pregnancy Support Center, call Peni Hummel at (330) 837-5095 (supplies are available for you.) Birth Announcement Cards for the PSC, call Lisa Zellers at (330) 877-4479. Every item we are able to give to someone gives us the opportunity to minister and witness to the love of Jesus Christ..

Adam Marshall leads a discussion-style Bible study each Sunday morning at 10:30 in ABF #1. Come and grow in our fellowship! We also plan (sometimes spontaneously!) activities and meetings during the week. Get on our phone/e-mail contact list and we’ll get you plugged in!

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 Donnie Ott at (330) 588-3149.
		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.