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CHAPEL ROCK

Healing from Poverty

The last year has been a real struggle. It’s been dominated by death, by poverty, by dependence on technology, by stress, and by loneliness. But our Savior is the Great Physician, and he wants to heal us from all those things. Last Sunday, we started a series called “The Recovery Room.” This morning Lead Pastor Casey Scott will bring the message, ‘Recovering from Poverty.’

Locations & Times

Chapel Rock Christian Church

2020 N Girls School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214, USA

Sunday 9:15 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

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A New Look at Jesus. . .The Chosen The Chosen is the first-ever-multi-season show about the life of Jesus. See Jesus through the eyes of those who knew him — believers, adversaries, relatives, and apathetic bystanders — in a first century setting. Join us four Friday evenings in room ED 02 on the lower level, entering at door #10, from 7 — 9:30 p.m. on April 30 and May 7, 14, 21. Enjoy refreshments, discussion, and fellowship during intermission too. Your hosts will be Ned and Patsy Phillips, Dan and Dorota Laskowski, and Larry and Debbie McLoed. Wired Class 2021 Wired begins next Sunday, April 18, at 11 a.m. in FH 14 for three consecutive Sundays. It is a class designed to help you find your place at Chapel Rock. Upon completing this class, you can then decide if you want to become a member of Chapel Rock. This is a 3-week class and to get the fullest benefit from it, we ask that you attend a minimum of two out of the three weeks to be considered complete. Register online at chapelrock.org/events. Family Ministry Events Family Service Projects at the Rapha House on April 24, and the Nehemiah Ranch on May 15. Summer Camp registrations are open! Reserve your spot today. To register for any of these events, go to chapelrock.org/events. We Extend Sympathy to: Patty and Jerry Ferguson on the death of Patty’s mother, Sumiko Lynch, who passed away on Monday, April 5. The visitation and service will be Saturday, April 17, in the Chapel at Chapel Rock, entering at door #16. Visitation is 1 - 3 p.m. and the service will be at 3 p.m. Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Planning for the future is hard when you’re still paying for the past! Listen — there’s a better way. Join our Financial Peace University group, and we’ll learn how to beat debt and plan for the future . . . together! Coordinators will be available at a kiosk in the Foyer after each worship service to answer your questions. You may register directly by visiting fpu.com/1129379, receiving a 14-day free trial. Classes begin Tuesday, April 13, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel, entering at door #16 on the north side. Chapel Rockets Events for April > Movie Day is Thursday, April 22, in the Family Room at 1 p.m. > Walk and Talk is Wednesday, April 28, at 1 p.m. Please meet in Connection Corner. Operation Christmas Child Keep your eyes open for toys on sale! We are collecting the MAIN toy for shoeboxes in the month of April. Dolls, balls, and other toys. Also, you can donate ANY shoebox filler item in the Drop Zone all year long. Homeless Camps The Man-Up men’s group can use some help with items for their trips to the homeless camps. As we exit out of the winter season, please consider donating baby wipes, blankets, candles, disposable razors, deodorant, and small flashlights, Items can be placed in the DropZone bin located in the Foyer. Food Pantry Chapel Rock’s Food Pantry operates on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, from 3 — 6 p.m. each month. For April our Food Pantry requests are for items such as microwaveable macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, or other ‘easy cook’ items. Additionally pet food, diapers, and diaper wipes, are still needed. You may place your donations in the DropZone bin in the Foyer. Electronic Giving Reminder Using our online services, electronic giving is a safe, reliable, and convenient way to contribute. Get started today by going to chapelrock.org/give.

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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.

Isaiah 53:7-9

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

Casey Scott
Lead Pastor

Series: Recovery Room

Sermon: Healing from Poverty
> Mark 12:41-44

Today’s Big Idea:
Jesus heals us from poverty by correcting our understanding of it and providing what we need most.

The Bible uses a variety of words for “poor” and “poverty.” The meaning of the word here is “lack,” but with the idea that you missed out somehow. This is not the way God designed us to live. He wants us to heal from this. How does Jesus heal us from this? Our text provides three steps.

STEP 1
HE SEES YOUR NEED
In our text there are a couple details in the text that really highlight this. First, Mark says that Jesus “watched the crowd.” The word translated “watch” is one which meant “to observe something with focused attention at length, often with the implication that what is observed is something unusual.” The second detail - Mark tells us that this is a “poor widow.” For Jesus to say that she is a “poor widow,” indicates this woman is very nearly destitute! Jesus sees her and her need.

STEP 2
HE CLARIFIES YOUR DEFINITION
Jesus notes very carefully what the woman puts into the offering. It’s “two very small copper coins.” Jesus then changes and clarifies His disciples’ definition of true poverty. He’s teaching them that some forms of poverty are actually avenues to “laying up treasure in Heaven.”

STEP 3
HE PROVIDES WHAT HAS REAL VALUE
This powerless woman acts in good faith and gives everything she has. She is the greatest giver in God’s sight. What she does gain here, you cannot buy. She has the commendation of Jesus himself. She has God’s approval!

The way Jesus does it is to provide what has real value – as you learn to surrender everything to Him – your money, time, and your relationships.

CONCLUSION
If you want to heal from poverty, you need to trust that Jesus sees your need. He understands what it really is and tries to get you to see it His way, and then know that He will provide what you need most.

Read ahead for Next Week
Healing from Technology | Genesis 11:1-9; Matthew 7:24-27