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CHAPEL ROCK

Life Imitates Art

Today, Lead Pastor, Casey Scott, continues our sermon series entitled, "Life Imitates Art." Today's image is "Ambassador."

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Chapel Rock Christian Church
2020 N Girls School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214, USA
Sunday 9:15 AM, Sunday 11:00 AM

Welcome to Chapel Rock!

Our vision is to see "the whole community, whole in Christ!" To that end, if you would like more information about our ministries or want to sign-up for an activity you’ve seen in the bulletin, please stop by the Information Center in the Foyer or add a note to your Connection Card. You can also find additional information on our website.

http://www.chapelrock.org

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Are You in a Small Group? - Today!

We want you to have the opportunity to connect in community to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Join us today in the Foyer after each service where you can sign-up to join a group. Now is the time to grow in your walk with Jesus and make disciples who make disciples.

Fall Family Party

Join us Friday, September 29, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Nehemiah Ranch (1420 N County Rd 600 E, Avon, IN 46123) for a great evening of family fun. Invite your friends and family! There will be hayrides, food, games, a bonfire and campfire singing. Please bring your own chairs. This is a family event - no drop-offs, please. There is no cost for this event.

Women’s Fall Bible Study - Starts Wednesday, September 27

Your theology matters and shapes your life. The fall Women’s Ministry Bible Study will feature the book Everyday Theologyby Mary Wiley. Register at the kiosk in the Foyer or online. Classes begin Wednesday, September 27. There will be a morning and an evening class. Cost is $20 for the study book. Questions? Contact Jenny Knoebel at 317-443-4276 or knoebeljenny@gmail.com.

20/20/20 Service is Back

Join us Sunday, October 1, at 5:45 p.m. in the Chapel for 20/20/20 - 20 minutes of teaching, 20 minutes of worship and 20 minutes of prayer. Enter at door #16. Kids are welcome, as this can be a very intentional time of family faith formation.

Student Fall Retreat

Middle School and High School students will journey to McCormick's Creek State Park November 3 to 5, for a powerful weekend themed “Next”, challenging students to think about what it takes to develop and sustain a next level faith. Early bird registration is $35 (before October 1)

and regular registration is $45 (thru October 22).

Chapel Rockets Senior Ministry Care & Share

Chapel Rockets will meet in Connection Corner at noon Wednesday, September 27. Bring your own lunch and beverage. Lisa Kelly will provide a Medicare update and provide dessert if you’d like to stay.

Chapel Rockets Bible Study

Fred Rodkey will conduct a five-week Bible study in FH 15 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. starting Monday September 25.

Donations Still Needed

Thanks to all who are donating to Operation Christmas Child! We are still in need of hundreds of items to fill shoeboxes—school supplies, bar soap, wallets, small purses, pretend jewelry, flashlights with batteries, and sunglasses. New items can be dropped in the bin in the Drop Zone. Contact judyheuss@gmail.com for more information.

Homeless Ministry

The Homeless Ministry serves downtown once a month. Needed items are towels (bath, hand, washcloth), blankets, baby wipes, and hygiene items. All donations can be placed in the Drop Zone bin in the Foyer. Questions? Contact Mike Weddle at 317-675-0716.

Want to be in the Know? Use Realm! (Chapel Rock’s database)

Visit chapelrock.org/realm on your computer to request an account. Once you have an account, you can download the RealmConnect app on your smartphone. You’ll have all the Chapel Rock info at your fingertips, including a directory! Check-in for worship on the app! Questions? Contact Julie Van Duzer at jvanduzer@chapelrock.org or 317-247-9739.

Moms in Prayer

Wayne Township moms are invited to one hour of prayer time with other moms on Friday, September 29, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in WC 112. Visit momsinprayer.org for more information.

Our Sympathy to:

Gaynelle Mick on the passing of her husband, Jim.

Charlene Jones on the passing of her son, Rick.

Offering

2 Corinthians 8:7 "But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you — see that you also excel in this grace of giving." Please use the link below to safely and conveniently give on-line. Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel.

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Communion

Chapel Rock practices an 'open communion' meaning that if you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then you are welcome to participate in the communion service. The elder/staff member giving the devotion will provide instructions.

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Ephesians 6:19-20 NIV

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2 Corinthians 5:16-21 NIV

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2 Corinthians 6:1-2 NIV

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The word translated “ambassador” in both passages (Ephesians and 2 Corinthians) means “to function as a representative of a ruling authority.”

You are a representative of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

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BIG IDEA – Our lives are to be an embassy of the Kingdom of God no matter where we are or what we’re doing.

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Our identity is to be ambassadors of our King Jesus to all the people we know and have contact with, our “relational network.”

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We represent the King's fearless hope.

God valued us enough to send Jesus to die for us. That’s a fearless hope! It takes hope to see possible goodness in a life where darkness reigns. It takes hope to make known the mystery of the Gospel.

To be an ambassador of Jesus is to regard people from a heavenly perspective.

When you begin to see the world that way, with a new perspective, then you can really put away “prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness” and really love people the same way Jesus does!

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We represent the King's mission of reconciliation.

When you’ve experienced the new life that Jesus gives, you are going to intentionally, boldly, and constantly be an ambassador for Jesus.

As ambassadors, we are simply carrying on God’s work of reconciliation.

Our great God has gifted you uniquely to represent him to your family, your friends, your coworkers, your classmates, your neighbors, and your community. Only you can represent God in your life, so go for it!

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Chapel Rock’s Vision: To See the Whole Community Whole in Christ

Lead Pastor, Casey Scott

Series: Life Imitates Art

Sermon: Ambassador

Text: Ephesians 6:19-20; 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2

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VISION BENEDICTION

We BRING our brokenness to Jesus because a CHANGE to wholeness is the story we SHARE.

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