Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,
as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10

Dear Friends,

I am amazed at what God is doing as faithful people allow themselves to be God’s instruments. This past year was no exception. Even with challenges around us, the Chapelwood family, including Fair Haven, Iglesia Generaciones, Mercy Street, and The Center for Christian Spirituality, is accomplishing God’s mission of making disciples and equipping families to live and love like Jesus. We truly are a community of faith living its mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world,” and we do this  by “embodying God’s grace as we receive it to those who need it.”

We are growing and connecting as more and more families find community at Chapelwood. Our Children’s and Student Ministries are growing, our overall worship attendance - in person and online - is reaching more people than ever before, study groups are gathering to grow deeper, serving opportunities continue to work through our many wonderful local and global partners, and our Fair Haven Food Pantry serves over 120 families every day.

All of this is because of your faithful service and generosity to God through Chapelwood. Your financial commitment to “Embody Grace“ grew God’s kingdom in 2023, and your financial commitment for 2024 will continue this transforming work of Jesus Christ in the world. I’m excited to see what God does through us in the coming year!

With deep gratitude for you,

Dr. John Stephens
Chapelwood Senior Pastor