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Mega -> Meta

Mega -> Meta

Today, Lead Pastor Casey Scott brings today's message, 'Mega -> Meta.' It’s amazing what has been done in recent years with our DNA. But Jesus has been doing it with the DNA of His church for a long time!

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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

Digital Bulletin

<b>New Here?</b><br>If you are new to Chapel Rock and would like to learn more about us, please join us for our Welcome to the Rock luncheon on Sunday, April 23, at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. This is a chance to meet Lead Pastor Casey Scott and listen as he shares the vision for our church and our community. Register online at chapelrock.org/events or call the church office 317-247-9739.<br><br><b>Easter Greeters</b><br>Many greeters are needed for Easter! (Sunday, April 9) If you’d like to serve in this way, please contact Julie Van Duzer at jvanduzer@chapelrock.org or 317-247-9739.<br><br><b>Women’s Spring Retreat - Last day to register!</b><br>Café Chocolat, the March 31 to April 1, retreat at Camp Jameson is $55. Add $20 for optional Friday night lodging. For more details and to register visit the kiosk today. <br><br><b>Men’s Monthly Breakfast and Devotion</b><br>The men’s monthly breakfast and devotion led by Pastor Fred Rodkey, will be next Saturday, April 1. The coffee and fellowship time will begin at 7 a.m. with the breakfast being served at 7:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please enter at door #3 or #12. Pastor Fred will bring the devotion immediately after breakfast. <br><br><b>Volunteer for the Golden Ticket Party</b><br>Help celebrate the Chapelwood elementary students who worked hard all year to earn a Golden Ticket to the party here at Chapel Rock on Friday, April 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed for set-up, tear-down, class hosts, helping with activity stations and more. To volunteer, scan the QR code, email Daniel Brown at dbrown@chapelrock.org or call the church office at 317-247-9739.<br><br><b>Mission Trip Opportunities</b><br>Haus Edelweiss October 8-20 - Would you like to serve Jesus in Austria at Haus Edelweiss in October? This is a physically demanding, work-intensive trip (lots of walking, standing, lifting) that will keep you busy, but is also an incredible opportunity to serve the Lord's front-line servants from around the world. The cost is the flight, approximately $1200, and any extra you want to spend. All meals and ground transportation are provided. If you are interested please email Pastor Casey at cscott@chapelrock.org. There will be an application/interview process. The deadline to apply is May 1, but earlier is better.<br><br>Columbia, South America - Chapel Rock is going to Columbia, South America, October. We will be partnering with FAME, who provides medical care, medical education, and training of nationals for the purpose of taking Christ to the unreached and underserved. Both medical and non medical people are invited to join the team. Contact is Debbie McLoed at 317-858-244 or lmcloed85@gmail.com.<br><br><b>Chapel Rockets Seniors Ministry Care &amp; Share</b><br>Chapel Rockets Care &amp; Share is Wednesday, March 29, at noon in Connection Corner. Bring your own lunch and beverage.<br><br><b>Chapel Rockets Seniors Ministry Bible Study</b><br>Carl Newton will lead a Bible study for men and women Mondays, April 3 through May 8, at 11:15 a.m. in the Family Room.<br><br><b>Family Ministry Events</b><br>We have summer camps, activities and trips lined up for every age group. Go to chapelrock.org/events for dates and details or call the church office at 317-247-9739.<br><br><b>Food Pantry Requests</b><br>The need to feed families in our community becomes greater every month. Your food and monetary donations are crucial! Canned food, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, spaghetti sauce, diapers of all sizes and personal hygiene items are needed. The drive-thru Food Pantry operates the first and third Thursday of each month from 3 to 6 p.m. Donations may be placed in the bin in the DropZone in the Foyer.<br><br><br><br>

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.

1 Peter 2:21-25

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

Casey Scott
Lead Pastor

Series: Spliced
Sermon: Mega -> Meta
Text: John and Acts
TODAY’S BIG IDEA
Jesus' metrics for his Church should determine our methods.
There are four elements that comprise a church's DNA:
1. Theology (doctrine)
2. Philosophy of Ministry
3. Size
4. Local Context

Today we're talking about the size element.
Intimacy over Speed
Jesus measures what He values. And across the broad sweep of the NT, we see that he values intimacy (relational closeness) over speed (bigger, better, faster).

John 15:4-5

Jesus calls us to “remain in” Him. What does that mean? The word translated “remain” means “to stay in the same place over a period of time.” Remaining / Abiding / Dwelling is literally the opposite of bigger-better-faster.

John 15:13-17

Relational Disciple-Making
Jesus defines his relationship with his disciples not as master/servant (even though it is that), but as friends. He commands them to love each other! It’s all about relationships.

Acts 2:42-47

Acts 5:41-42

Acts 8:1-4

Impact over Size
When the church was able to meet in large public gatherings, they did. They ALSO met in homes (why? Relational disciple making!) When they couldn’t meet in large public gatherings, they met in only in homes. The point is that variety of venue did not diminish the impact of the church!

John 6:66-69

CONCLUSION
The Church (and indeed, our church!) needs to be more concerned with big impact than big numbers. Meta, not mega. Jesus measured intimacy with Him and sustained impact as the most important things for His church.
VISION BENEDICTION
We BRING our brokenness to Jesus because a CHANGE to wholeness is the story we SHARE.

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