Redeemed: Week 4: The Best is Yet to Come

This Is My Song: Week 2: Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

In a world obsessed with identity, we often build our sense of self on temporary things like career, relationships, or achievements. This performance-based identity leads to exhaustion and crisis when these things inevitably fail. Paul's words in Galatians 2:20 reveal a profound truth: our old self has been crucified with Christ, and He now lives in us. This means our identity is not something we manufacture through performance, but something we receive as a gift. When we understand that Christ lives within us, we can live ordinary life with extraordinary presence, finding freedom from the burden of self-salvation and the exhausting cycle of earning our worth. Resources: 5-Day Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/This-Is-My-Song_-Week-2_-5-Day-Guide.pdf [https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/This-Is-My-Song_-Week-2_-5-Day-Guide.pdf] Small Group Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/This-Is-My-Song_-Week-2_-Discussion-Guide.pdf [https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/This-Is-My-Song_-Week-2_-Discussion-Guide.pdf]

Shaking the Gates | June 7, 2026

Shaking the Gates is our weekly online prayer gathering. Join Pastor Jody Sunday nights at 7:30. We invite you to engage with other Gateshakers in the text chat. The name “Shaking the Gates” comes from John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, he said: “Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon Earth.” Watch here: https://chapinccc.org/shaking-the-gates/ [https://chapinccc.org/shaking-the-gates/]

This Is My Song: Week 1: Come Thou Fount

As we enter new seasons, we must prepare our hearts for God's next move by remembering His faithfulness. Moses warned the Israelites about the danger of spiritual forgetfulness once they reached the Promised Land - loving God's gifts more than the Giver. We combat this through preaching to ourselves like David did in Psalm 103 and setting up spiritual markers like Samuel's Ebenezer stone. Three key markers include prayer as our spiritual boiler room, generosity that reflects God's provision, and remembering His transforming power in our lives. While memory helps, we ultimately need grace through Jesus, who gave us communion as the ultimate remembrance meal.

Redeemed: Week 4: The Best is Yet to Come

Life rarely unfolds as we expect, but the Book of Ruth reveals that God works through our most challenging seasons. Ruth's story shows us that setbacks aren't the end of our story, but often construction zones for God's purposes. When Naomi lost everything and felt empty, God was actually preparing her for restoration. Ruth, a foreign woman with no prospects, became part of the lineage leading to Jesus Christ. The key lesson is simple: don't quit in the curve. God does His best work on bent roads, and nothing is wasted in His hands.

Leading By Following Podcast: Episode 3: Natalie McCoy

In Episode 3 of Leading By Following, Pastor Jody sits down with Pastor Natalie McCoy of Chapin Christian Community Church. Pastor Natalie McCoy's journey from successful special education consultant to children's ministry pastor demonstrates how God prepares us through seemingly unrelated experiences. Her calling began as a whisper that grew louder over time, supported by her lifelong involvement in children's ministry. Despite the challenge of leaving financial security, she answered God's call to full-time ministry. Her story illustrates that children's ministry isn't just childcare but intentional discipleship that forms faith from birth. At Chapin United Methodist Church, the WAVE ministry serves children through worship, missions, and faith development, supported by over 250 committed volunteers who understand the eternal impact of investing in young lives.