CHAPEL ROCK
Hardheaded: The Way to Love Sheep
Today, Lead Pastor, Casey Scott, continues our sermon series on the book of Ezekiel.
Locations & Times
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.orgDigital Bulletin
Congregational Meeting and Dessert
Chapel Rock will hold its annual meeting after each morning service on Sunday, November 2. Members will vote to approve Elder term renewals and the spending plan for 2026. That evening at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited back to hear Casey’s vision casting for 2026, as well as dessert, worship, and prayer in Fellowship Hall. Call the church office to let us know you're coming. 317-247-9739
Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Appreciation can include words of encouragement, prayers, or could be thoughtful gifts. Visit the kiosk dedicated to receiving appreciation cards. An added way to show appreciation is to include a gift card for shopping or dining. A list of the pastoral staff can be found at www.chapelrock.org/about/our-staff. For more information, contact Jenny Knoebel at knoebeljenny@gmail.com, or 317-443-4276 (call or text).
Kenya Mission Trip Informational Meeting - Today
Chapel Rock is returning to Kenya with Disciple Makers in August 2026. Tom Schneller is hosting an informational meeting today at 12:30 p.m. in WC 113. Come and learn what God is doing in Kenya and how you might be involved!
Versiti Blood Drive
Chapel Rock will host a blood drive on Sunday, November 9, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in FH 17/19. There is a critical need of O- (universal donor) and AB – (rarest type).Walk-ins are welcome.
Questions About the 2026 Spending Plan?
If you have questions about the 2026 spending plan, stop by room WC100 between services next Sunday, October 26.
Radical Hospitality
With many new faces visiting on Sundays, Chapel Rock is working to ramp up our Hospitality Ministry. Those currently serving as a greeter or Welcome Desk volunteer, and anyone interested in learning about these roles are invited to an informational dinner meeting on Wednesday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m. in WC113. Please help fill this need! Come see what it’s all about! Call the church office 317-247-9739 or email jvanduzer@chapelrock.org to let us know you’re coming.
Israel Pilgrimage 2027
Pastor Casey will lead a trip to Israel in 2027. Mike Lidbeh, Israel tour guide and friend of Pastor Casey, will be part of the sermon on Sunday, November 9, and then give a presentation at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel about the 2027 Israel tour. Anyone interested in learning more about the trip and/or participating in the trip should plan to attend. Please register by using the QR code or calling the church office. Light refreshments will be served.
Chapel Rockets Seniors Ministry Movie Day
Movie Day is this Wednesday, October 22, at 1 p.m. in the Family Room. Please bring a movie snack to share.
Operation Christmas Child
Thank you to all who have donated items so far to OCC. At this time, needs include boys clothing size 2-5 and any WOW gift (item that children see on the top of their box). New items can be placed in the DropZone bin in the Foyer. If you have any questions, please contact Judy Heuss at 317-702-0508.
Homeless Ministry Needs
The Homeless Ministry is in need of items for the fall season. New items can be placed in the DropZone bin in the Foyer. Needed items are: baby wipes, socks, t-shirts, deodorant, tooth paste and tooth brushes, shampoo, and body wash.
Food Pantry Requests
Chapel Rock’s Food Pantry operates on the first and third Thursdays each month. Both monetary and non-perishable food donations are welcomed! Food donations may be placed in the DropZone bin in the Foyer. Contact Cindy West at 215-570-8578 if you would like to serve with the Food Pantry.
Chapel Rock will hold its annual meeting after each morning service on Sunday, November 2. Members will vote to approve Elder term renewals and the spending plan for 2026. That evening at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited back to hear Casey’s vision casting for 2026, as well as dessert, worship, and prayer in Fellowship Hall. Call the church office to let us know you're coming. 317-247-9739
Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Appreciation can include words of encouragement, prayers, or could be thoughtful gifts. Visit the kiosk dedicated to receiving appreciation cards. An added way to show appreciation is to include a gift card for shopping or dining. A list of the pastoral staff can be found at www.chapelrock.org/about/our-staff. For more information, contact Jenny Knoebel at knoebeljenny@gmail.com, or 317-443-4276 (call or text).
Kenya Mission Trip Informational Meeting - Today
Chapel Rock is returning to Kenya with Disciple Makers in August 2026. Tom Schneller is hosting an informational meeting today at 12:30 p.m. in WC 113. Come and learn what God is doing in Kenya and how you might be involved!
Versiti Blood Drive
Chapel Rock will host a blood drive on Sunday, November 9, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in FH 17/19. There is a critical need of O- (universal donor) and AB – (rarest type).Walk-ins are welcome.
Questions About the 2026 Spending Plan?
If you have questions about the 2026 spending plan, stop by room WC100 between services next Sunday, October 26.
Radical Hospitality
With many new faces visiting on Sundays, Chapel Rock is working to ramp up our Hospitality Ministry. Those currently serving as a greeter or Welcome Desk volunteer, and anyone interested in learning about these roles are invited to an informational dinner meeting on Wednesday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m. in WC113. Please help fill this need! Come see what it’s all about! Call the church office 317-247-9739 or email jvanduzer@chapelrock.org to let us know you’re coming.
Israel Pilgrimage 2027
Pastor Casey will lead a trip to Israel in 2027. Mike Lidbeh, Israel tour guide and friend of Pastor Casey, will be part of the sermon on Sunday, November 9, and then give a presentation at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel about the 2027 Israel tour. Anyone interested in learning more about the trip and/or participating in the trip should plan to attend. Please register by using the QR code or calling the church office. Light refreshments will be served.
Chapel Rockets Seniors Ministry Movie Day
Movie Day is this Wednesday, October 22, at 1 p.m. in the Family Room. Please bring a movie snack to share.
Operation Christmas Child
Thank you to all who have donated items so far to OCC. At this time, needs include boys clothing size 2-5 and any WOW gift (item that children see on the top of their box). New items can be placed in the DropZone bin in the Foyer. If you have any questions, please contact Judy Heuss at 317-702-0508.
Homeless Ministry Needs
The Homeless Ministry is in need of items for the fall season. New items can be placed in the DropZone bin in the Foyer. Needed items are: baby wipes, socks, t-shirts, deodorant, tooth paste and tooth brushes, shampoo, and body wash.
Food Pantry Requests
Chapel Rock’s Food Pantry operates on the first and third Thursdays each month. Both monetary and non-perishable food donations are welcomed! Food donations may be placed in the DropZone bin in the Foyer. Contact Cindy West at 215-570-8578 if you would like to serve with the Food Pantry.
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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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.
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.
God is telling them two things:
§ To the leaders / shepherds, He says, “You did not lead the people the way you were supposed to do, like a shepherd.”
§ And to the sheep, he says, “You did not obey the golden rule. Your shepherds were bad, and you imitated them, not me.”
§ To the leaders / shepherds, He says, “You did not lead the people the way you were supposed to do, like a shepherd.”
§ And to the sheep, he says, “You did not obey the golden rule. Your shepherds were bad, and you imitated them, not me.”
BIG IDEA:
The way God loves sheep is to be stubbornly committed to their ultimate good.
The way God loves sheep is to be stubbornly committed to their ultimate good.
SHEPHERDS, LOVE THE SHEEP
1. Strengthen the weak.
2. Heal the sick.
3. Bind the injured.
4. Bring back strays.
5. Search for the lost.
1. Strengthen the weak.
2. Heal the sick.
3. Bind the injured.
4. Bring back strays.
5. Search for the lost.
SHEEP, LOVE EACH OTHER
1. Don’t trample the pasture / muddy the water
2. Don’t shove around those weaker than you
1. Don’t trample the pasture / muddy the water
2. Don’t shove around those weaker than you
BIG IDEA
The way God loves sheep is to be stubbornly committed to their ultimate good.
The way God loves sheep is to be stubbornly committed to their ultimate good.
In John 10, Jesus called himself the Good Shepherd. The other three Gospels often refer to him as the Son of David. Jesus fulfills Ezekiel 34:23-24!
o HE is stubbornly committed to your ultimate good! Because of that, you can trust His leadership as your shepherd.
o HE will strengthen you where you’re weak. HE will heal you where you’re sick. HE will clean and bandage you where you’re wounded. HE will bring you back when you wander off. And HE will seek you with all his might if you’re lost.
o HE is stubbornly committed to your ultimate good! Because of that, you can trust His leadership as your shepherd.
o HE will strengthen you where you’re weak. HE will heal you where you’re sick. HE will clean and bandage you where you’re wounded. HE will bring you back when you wander off. And HE will seek you with all his might if you’re lost.
VISION COMMITMENT
We BRING our brokenness to Jesus because a CHANGE to wholeness is the story we SHARE.
We BRING our brokenness to Jesus because a CHANGE to wholeness is the story we SHARE.