Two weeks ago, partnering with six other churches, we launched Alpha in the Cutters Point. Alpha is a safe place for those who wouldn’t call themselves Christians to explore the Christian faith through conversation. One of my favorite stories so far from this Alpha was of a woman who was brought up in a predominantly […]
Read More… from The Harvest is Plentiful l Luke 10:1-24 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
When I was about five-years old, my mom came into our living room at home to find me watching TV and the entire curtain rod and curtains having been ripped off the wall. She pointed at it and exclaimed, “Ellis! What happened?” I turned and said, with as much sincerity as I could muster, “Oh […]
Read More… from Jesus Is Alive l Luke 24:33-53 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
On May 6 this year, Operation Golden Orb will commence. It has been planned for decades and draws upon a millennium of tradition. It will be executed with absolute precision, and viewed publicly by billions around the world. What is it? The coronation of King Charles III. This will be the moment when the crown […]
Read More… from Jesus is King l Luke 19:28-40 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
My name is Ellis and I am one of the pastors here at Chapel Hill. Welcome to this worship service, and greetings to those of you who are joining us online. We’re continuing our journey through Luke’s gospel—his biographical account of the life of Jesus. Last week we saw one of Jesus’ closest followers Peter […]
Read More… from Wake up! l Luke 9:28-36 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
As I’m sure you read yesterday in his blog, Pastor Mark is at home recovering from Bell’s Palsy. I spoke to him, and he sends his warmest greetings to us all. He is in good spirits and looks forward to being back with us all soon. If you didn’t get a chance to read the […]
Read More… from The Way Up is Down l Luke 9:18-27 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Do you remember the first time you ever drove a car? I was probably about 12 or 13 years old and we were at my grandmother’s home in the Republic of Ireland. She lives in the middle of the Wicklow mountains where you are more likely to see a sheep than a human. And on […]
Read More… from How to Be For the One l Luke 9:1-17 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Every month I get to share a meal with our seniors’ ministry—Cornerstones. The meal is delicious, and the portion sizes are generous. Every month I have the same debate … should I eat it all, or leave some? Should I get a dessert, or should I leave it? This debate was heightened this month, because […]
Read More… from What We Want and What We Need l Luke 7:18-35 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Two years ago, we decided to install a 6-foot vinyl fence in our backyard. As I tend to be overconfident, and stingy, I thought I’d do the work myself. As the time approached, I realized I really needed some help, but thankfully a friend of mine who was a general contractor agreed to give me […]
Read More… from How to Weather the Storms of Life l Luke 6:37-49 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
One time, when the late Queen Elizabeth was staying at her home in Scotland during a short weekend trip by herself, she went out for a picnic, accompanied by her Personal Protection Officer, Richard Griffin. After the picnic, they took a walk, and Richard, or Dick as he was called, recounts that they would usually […]
Read More… from Modern Christmas Eve Service l Luke 2:1-21 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Over the last few weeks my family and I have been on a bit of a puzzle kick; we’ve completed numerous puzzles together as a family. As the weather has cooled down, and our kids have grown a little bit older, it has developed into an enjoyable indoor family activity. Now, I don’t know if […]
Read More… from Focus on the Bigger Picture l Luke 1:5-25 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor