The Chapel Digest - March 2025

Please join me for our Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, 3.26.25 at 6:30 p.m. This is a time for us to celebrate what God has done and seek his will for our future. This year’s meeting includes three important elements:

  • Deacon Election – We will select two new deacons. Our Board of Deacons serves an important role to provide oversight, support, and accountability for our church staff and members. You can stop by the Welcome Center beginning Sunday, 3.9.25 to pick up information about the 2025 Deacon Candidates. 
  • Financial Review - We will review the 2024 financial statements, reflecting on God’s provision and blessings over the past year. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate His faithfulness and ensure transparency as we manage the resources that God has entrusted to us.
  • Building Expansion – We will share preliminary plans for an exciting building expansion. We have worked through with architects to develop a plan that will create more worship space, more community space, more nursery space, more Chapel Kids space, and more space for Chapel Youth. This is a big, but necessary, step as we continue to grow.

The Annual Business Meeting is open to members and attenders, however, only members are eligible to vote in Deacon selection process. If you are interested in becoming a member of Christian Chapel, please attend a Next Steps Group on the second Sunday of the month during the 9:30 a.m. service. You can RSVP for the next group here: NEXT STEPS


Your prayers, presence, and participation are vital as we seek God’s will for the next season of Christian Chapel. Let’s come together with unity, excitement, and faith to celebrate what God has done and seek His plan for our future. We look forward to seeing you there!



Chris Dow

Lead Pastor

I don’t think the job of the church is to make people happy. I think it’s to make them holy.

- Chuck Colson -

COMING UP THIS MONTH

SUNDAY Morning Services - 8:15AM, 9:30AM & 11:00AM

Saturday, March 1st

12:00pm - 2:30pm I Chapel Kids Pinewood Derby


Sunday, March 2nd

8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am I Donut Sunday

6:00pm - 8:00pm I Home Groups I Chapel Kids I Nursery I Chapel Youth D-Groups  [get involved]


Tuesday, March 4th

9:30am - 11:30am I Chapel Women Bible Study


Wednesday, March 5th

5:15pm - 6:30pm I Family Dinner

6:30pm - 7:30pm I Ash Wednesday Service I Chapel Youth I Chapel Kids I Nursery


Saturday, March 8th

6:00pm - 9:00pm I Young Adult Worship Night


Sunday, March 9th

9:30am I Next Steps Group (Learn More & Get Involved at Christian Chapel) [sign up]

12:30pm I College Lunch


Tuesday, March 11th

6:30am - 7:30am I Chapel Men Bible Study

9:30am - 11:30am I Chapel Women Bible Study


Wednesday, March 12th

5:15pm - 6:30pm I Family Dinner

6:30pm - 7:30pm I Lent Wednesday Service I Chapel Youth I Chapel Kids I Nursery


Sunday, March 16th

6:00pm - 8:00pm I Home Groups I Chapel Kids I Nursery I Chapel Youth D-Groups  [get involved]


Wednesday, March 19th

No Wednesday Night Activities Due To Spring Break


Friday, March 21st

6:00pm - 9:00pm I Chapel Youth High School Night


Wednesday, March 26th

5:15pm - 6:30pm I Family Dinner

6:30pm - 7:30pm I Annual Business Meeting I Chapel Youth I Chapel Kids I Nursery


Friday, March 28th

6:30pm - 8:00pm I Chapel Women Spring Breakout - Night 1 [sign up]


Friday, March 29th

9:00am - 3:30pm I Chapel Women Spring Breakout - Day 2  [sign up]


Sunday, March 30th

12:30pm I College Lunch


Wednesday Night Schedule

Join us for a family meal served on Wednesday nights, starting from 5:15pm - 6:30pm. 

Adult Groups, Chapel Youth and Chapel Kids run from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Nursery is available.


MENU

March 5 - Team Candi

Cheesy Mac BBQ Meatloaf

Honey Glazed Carrots

Roll

Butter Rum Cookies


March 12 - Team Amy

Chicken Enchiladas Suizas

Tex Mex Salad

Chips and Salsa

Green Beans

Dump Cake

March 19 - No Activities

SPRING BREAK


March 26 - Team Marilyn

Parmesan Mayo Chicken

Sweet Potatoes

Steamed broccoli

Roll

Dessert

Reagan Glugosh - Missionary to Romania

Reagan Glugosh is an Assemblies of God World Missions Global Worker in Romania. She has served there since 1998 utilizing her skills as a registered nurse and minister. In the mid-1990s, Reagan discovered abandoned newborn babies in maternity hospitals in Bucharest, Romania. God used this moment to inspire her to found the ministry ‘Touched Romania.’ The ministry operates a foster care program to place abandoned babies with loving mothers in distress. The program helps women in need discover purpose for their lives and embrace they value they bring to their community. 


Reagan sent the following testimony from Christina, a foster mother with Touched Romania:


“I’ve had the privilege of being a foster parent for 22 years, caring for 15 children who were abandoned at birth. My journey began with a genuine desire to care for young children, especially babies. Many of them were adopted from my care, and I adopted 2 of them. ‘Touched Romania’ feels like family, where I see God’s work through wonderful people. I’ve always felt surrounded by Christ’s love, and I’m truly grateful for the support I’ve received from ‘Touched Romana,’ practically and spiritually. The love, respect, and recognition I’ve encountered here mean so much. It warms my heart to know that my efforts and the connections I build with these children are appreciated. It keeps my passion alive!”


Your Kingdom Builders support sends global workers like Reagan who create ministries like Touched Romania, that reach women like Christina, who provide loving care a ministry to children in foster care over 2 decades of faithful service! In addition to giving to Kingdom Builders, we can also pray for our Kingdom Builders partners. 


Reagan asks that we pray for:

Healing and restoration for the mothers and children in the foster homes. 

For opportunities to share the hope and love of Jesus Christ. 

Meet The BOARD

At Christian Chapel, our Board of Deacons provide oversight, support and accountability for our pastoral staff and members. Deacons are members of Christian Chapel who serve in a volunteer capacity for 3 year terms. Any member over 25 years of age, who has been attending Christian Chapel for at least one year and a member for at least six months is eligible to be nominated for the Board of Deacons each January during our nomination period. Nominees are then reviewed and interviewed before being presented as Deacon Candidates at the Annual Business Meeting. Deacons are selected through a vote of the membership at our Annual Business Meeting each March.

Stephanie Hill

Deacon, Chapel Host, RFK Club Mentor, RFK Camp, Chapel Missions, Chapel Women

Where are you from?

I was born in Tulsa but spent most of my growing up years in Northeast Oklahoma in the Grand Lake area.


How long have you been at Christian Chapel?

38 years


Why do you serve, and what are your favorite part(s)?

I serve because God has called us to serve. It’s an extension of a relationship with Jesus. He came and served us by dying for us so how can I not serve others. We are called to love others which means we also serve them.


What does Jesus mean to you?

He has transformed me from sinner to saved. I couldn’t live life without Him. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He loved me enough to die on the cross for my sins, so how could I not love Him and want to live life in obedience to Him.

Thomas Eipp

Deacon, HomeGroup Leader, Kitchen, RFK Club, RFK Camp

Where are you from?

I grew up in Glenpool, OK. Fun fact; my wife, Cambria, and I grew up on the same street.


How long have you been at Christian Chapel?

We have been attending Christian Chapel for over 10 years. We were dating when we started attending, got engaged, married, and now have 4 children. We have deep roots here.


Where have you served, why do you serve, and what are your favorite part(s)?

To focus on one area I serve in, RFK camp is one of the best areas that anyone can serve. Sacrificing a week of vacation time with your own family to serve children that some are in the worst circumstances of their life. You get to show these kids the love of Christ, which is something they may not have ever experienced. Serve at RFK camp. It will grow your faith and change your life.


What does Jesus mean to you?

Jesus saved my life; my life here on Earth and eternally. Where I fail, Jesus prevails.

Mark Geppelt

Deacon, Building & Grounds, RFK Camp

Where are you from?

Tulsa


How long have you been at Christian Chapel?

11 Years


Where have you served, why do you serve, and what are your favorite part(s)?

I serve because, to be part of a church body, I believe we help each other and serve one another.


What does Jesus mean to you?

Jesus brings me peace in the hard times. I rely on his grace to get me through difficult seasons and experiences at work.

Dave Blair

Deacon, Chapel Host, HomeGroup Leader

Where are you from?

Levelland, Texas


How long have you been attending Christian Chapel?

35 Years


Why do you serve?

As part of Christian Chapel, we believe we are called to be involved in the ministries of the church. When we serve others, we are serving Jesus


What does Jesus mean to you? 

Living with Jesus as our Lord and Savior brings a sweetness to life that we couldn't know otherwise. As followers of Christ, we strive to follow Christs' example of love and compassion towards others, also knowing that when we fail, we live in forgiveness.

Eddie Redden

Deacon, RFK Camp Director

Where are you from?

Moved to Tulsa from south Texas to attend ORU in 1989


How long have you been attending Christian Chapel?

33 Years


Why do you serve?

We are always open to helping in any way we can.  Currently, it's with the board and RFK, but wherever He calls and the need is, we're willing.  We feel so very blessed to be a part of a church that prioritizes community and serving together is such a great way to bind together as a church family.


What does Jesus mean to you? 

Jesus changed the very trajectory of my life.  From the time my mom and I were saved when I was in 5th grade, He has arranged so many moments where there will never be any doubt to his presence in my life.  Even in times of failure, his faithfulness has been an anchor I've had to lean into.  He is life and I know I have to depend on and live for him and I am so privileged to do so daily.

Matt Buffington

Deacon, Chapel Worship, RFK Camp, Special Events

Where are you from?

I grew up in rural Nebraska and LeAnne grew up in Dallas.  ORU brought both of us to Tulsa as young college students, and we've remained here raising our family and planting deep roots in our church and work communities.


How long have you been attending Christian Chapel?

28 Years


Why do you serve?

We are both naturally inclined toward helping and serving. We hope to use our gifts to further support the ministry of the local church. In addition to the other areas of serving, participating on the worship team for many years has been an honor and great privilege.  We love our church, the people, the pastoral staff, the vision, and the community!


What does Jesus mean to you? 

Jesus is my Savior, my source of hope, and the foundation of my faith. His love, sacrifice, and grace remind me daily of God's unfailing mercy and the call to live with purpose, truth, and compassion for others. Through Him, I find strength, peace, and the assurance of eternal life.

Brandon Douglas

Deacon, Chapel HosT, Chapel Kids, Homegroup leader

Where are you from?

Bixby


How long have you been attending Christian Chapel?

3 Years


Why do you serve?

This is my first year serving on the board. I serve in this area to support the pastors to help keep Christian Chapel a healthy church. It is important to Lindsey and me that everyone who enters the doors of Christian Chapel feels welcomed and included. We wanted to extend that welcome into a place of belonging in our Homegroup as leaders. I love meeting new people and enjoy using my gift of communication to connect people on the Host Team. Nathan Jannasch invited me to serve on Wednesday nights alongside Ed Guthman with the 4th and 5th grade boys. After watching Ed teach one class, I saw its impact on the boys’ lives and knew I needed to be a part of something so special.


What does Jesus mean to you? 

Jesus is what gives me purpose, hope, forgiveness & love. My hope as a follower of Christ is to be a mirror which reflects Christs love into the world

Don Conwell

Deacon, Homegroup leader

Where are you from?

California


How long have you been attending Christian Chapel?

34 Years


Why do you serve?

My relationship with Christ gives me a unique perspective that drives my thoughts, words and actions. The fruit of this is a peace, joy and hope, that I want to share with others.


What does Jesus mean to you? 

What does Jesus mean to you? He is my savior and guide. It brings completeness to my life, knowing that I am not living a random series of events, but that my steps are ordered, and my destination is secure.