St. Arbucks Chapel – January 1, 2025

  • The Memorial Service for Mr. Dick Morris is scheduled for Saturday, January 4th, at 1:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill. A reception will follow at the Cozine Life Events Center on east 21st street between Greenwich and K-96. Please pray for family and friends.
  • The Memorial Service for Mr. Larry Rapp is scheduled for Monday, January 6th, at 1:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Please pray for family and friends.
  • Please sign up today for the classes I will be teaching! I need to know how many will attend because I need to make copies and I want to be a good steward of the resources.  Click Here to learn more about the events.
    • Chapel Hill 101 for those who are new or newer to Chapel Hill and want to hear more about our mission and what makes Chapel Hill distinctive. January 5th – 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Child care will be provided upon reservation by emailing Neal at nwhitlow@chwichita.org
    • The Enneagram as a tool for Spiritual Growth – January 8 through April 2 – Wednesday evenings – 6 to 7:30 p.m. For those of you who would like an alternative, Neal will also teach a class on Wednesday nights.
    • Parenting and Grandparenting with Love and Logic – Sunday, January 12th from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
    • Methodism 101 – Sunday, January 19th – 1:30 to 3 pm. Based on interest, this intro class could become a series of 4 additional classes.
    • S.H.A.P.E – Do you know your SHAPE for ministry? Sunday, January 26th from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. This class will help you identify your spiritual gifts, heart (passion), abilities, personality, and experiences as a way of making a difference in our world.
  • Holy Land 2025 is canceled. “Journeys of Paul in Greece,” is the replacement pilgrimage, Summer, 2025.

This 8 day pilgrimage would leave Wichita on June 21 and return on June 28 unless you elect to go on the optional 3 day (returning to Wichita on July 1) addition to the Greek Isle via ship.  For a brochure with information about the places we will visit and cost, please click here https://worldtravelbucketlist.com/mbg/journeys-of-paul-in-greece/

If you preferred a paper brochure, they are available at the church office, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM-4:30PM or on Sunday morning at the Welcome Center. The deadline is February 1st.  Please do not hesitate to contact our guide, Dr. Mike Philson, at the following email: mike@worldtravelbucketlist.com if you have any questions about the pilgrimage.

As a bonus, during Lent, Fr. Terry will teach a class on Wednesday evenings from 5 PM to 6 PM on Paul’s missionary journeys from the Book of Acts. This will be excellent preparation for making the most of the pilgrimage. More information will be forthcoming.

  • Inspiration for the New Year – Source: Steve May

The Honking of Encouragement

Geese typically travel long distances together in a V formation, with one flying in front of the rest, designated as the leader. This formation serves to minimize wind resistance, making it possible for the flock to conserve energy.

Since the one in front is prone to tire from the burden of facing the wind alone, the group will rotate flight leaders from time to time.

After the change, the one who has taken the lead — who had previously been moving in momentum with the rest of the group — now suddenly feels the full force of the strong wind.

This is where the honking comes in.

Ornithologists say that the geese honk during flight to support and encourage the one currently in front, as in: “We’re behind you. You’re doing a great job. Keep it up.”

Let’s remember, then, that the ones we work with — especially those leading / serving in an area new to them — will benefit most from our words of encouragement.

When someone steps up to do their part, it’s not enough for the rest of the team to coast. Let’s offer up a honk or two in support of those who are making the greater effort.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25)