Thank you for your commitment to the mission and ministry at Chapel UMC. It has made an impact in our community and out into the world.
Let’s Be the Church! – YOU ARE THE HANDS AND FEET OF CHRIST!
Chapel UMC’s has started a ‘Fresh Expression’ ministry called, “Take A Load Off.” We plan to reach 100 people in person, who visit the local laundromat. The Missions/Evangelism committee has assembled cloth bags with laundry detergent, dryer sheets, quarters, food coupon/gift certificate, and printed scripture with a message and an invitation to worship. We are asking our congregation to take a bag loaded with laundry and visitation material and go to the local laundromats (the one in Chapeldale Shopping Center across Chapel Road and one in Madison Place across Hubbard Road) and strike up a conversation with someone using the laundromat, give them the gift bag – show them what is in the bag, and invite them to know the LOVE of Christ! We have conversation guides – suggestions and tips for approaching and meeting new people as well as a script for helping people break the ice. We are encouraging our parishioners go in pairs to help support each other. Many people have already gone to the laundromats and have experienced many positive responses. The gift bags are exactly that – A gift, with no expectations in return. How exciting it is to tell others how Jesus Christ has changed your life! The bags are available Sunday mornings in the narthex or ask Larry in the office for one. Talk with someone on the missions committee or an individual that has stepped out in mission with a gift bag – once you do one, you’ll want to do it again – we are sure of it.