This e-bulletin is mostly intended for Chapel Hill members, long-timers and newbies alike. (Of course, the rest of you are very welcome to read along!) As most of you know, our mission at Chapel Hill is “working together to present everyone mature in Christ.” It is our calling to help every single person take one […]
Acts 2:42- Acts 3 – By the Spirit We Are Conspicuous
What did you learn about the Holy Spirit? When He fills the disciples, they can do wondrous things in Jesus’ name (3:6,12). What did you learn about the Spirit-filled community? They live in community, sharing everything and praying together (2:42-47). They grow as people are being saved (2:47). Notes from Pastor Mark One of the […]
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Our Greatest Treasure
If I were to ask you to name the greatest treasure we have as a church, what would you say—besides the gift of the Holy Spirit? I know my answer: Kids. I love the fact that our church building is full of evidence of kids of all ages. Bustling, squirming and sometimes stinky nurseries! Sunday […]
Acts 2:1-41 – By the Spirit We Are Filled
What did you learn about the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit rests on and fills the whole crowd of followers of Jesus (2:3-4). What did you learn about the Spirit-filled community? The community is given the ability to preach “the mighty deeds of God” and be understood by all the nations of people in Jerusalem […]
Acts 1 – By the Spirit We Are Obedient
What did you learn about the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit gave orders through Jesus to the apostles (1:2). The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples through a baptism of the Holy Spirit (1:5). What did you learn about the Spirit-filled community? The purpose of the community being filled with the Holy Spirit is in […]
The Envelope Please!
It may seem like ancient history! Things move pretty fast around here. But you will recall that last November, we had an event called Covenant Sunday. After several weeks studying what Jesus said a disciple “looked like” in the Sermon on the Mount, we were invited to make a covenant with the Lord; to turn […]
Act Your Age!
On the door frame of our pantry you will find precious pencil marks that represent the passing of time in the Toone household. Every year on the first day of school, our kids backed up to that door frame and we marked how tall they were. Rachel was in the lead for many years and […]
John 21
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus restored Peter to ministry by forgiving him and giving him a second chance to serve. We can affirm people in ministry by encouraging them to serve according to their gifts. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus did not compare Peter and the other disciple; each disciple has […]
John 20
What did I learn about Jesus? Mary Magdalene appears in all four gospels as the first person to see Jesus after the resurrection. We are especially blessed because we believe in Jesus even though we haven’t seen him! What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus is gracious in how he handles Thomas’ doubts about his […]
John 19
What did I learn about Jesus? John’s gospel emphasizes the sheer brutality of Jesus’ beating and death more than the other gospels. Do I truly comprehend that Jesus endured this brutality for my sake? What did I learn about disciple-making? Do I believe that God is Sovereign over every aspect of my life? Extended thoughts […]