Let us pray for you

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Our Intercessory Prayer Group is committed to pray for the needs of The Chapel, our members, friends and family, along with our world inside and outside of Leisure World. You may submit your prayer request by completing the form below. Your prayer request will be shared with the prayer group, and they will diligently pray for your concern.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Upper Room: Spiritual Resources for Anxious Times

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The Upper Room continues to spread the message of the hope we find in the Resurrection. Creating Daily Life with God and Meditations on Living with COVID-19 are two of the many resources available. Click on the button below to see many study materials for your personal prayer and devotion.

Some articles available include:

  • Seven Suggestions for Healing and Renewal in the Midst of Stress and Anxiety by Flora S. Wuellner

  • A Blessing for Those Who Wait by Beth A. Richardson

  • The Work of Hope by Luther E. Smith, Jr.

Lenten Devotional: Walk Humbly

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Micah 6:8 tells us He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

The Society of St. Andrew’s Lenten devotional calls us to practice self-examination, confession and repentance of our own sins. Take time to feed your spirit and ask, what is the Lord requiring of you?

You may click on the link below to view the Lenten devotional.

Easter Musical Feature Film

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You may set up a free Amplify account and view video Bible study and devotional resources for your personal spiritual development. To set up an account:

  • Click on Register for Amplify below.

  • Enter The Chapel access code ZLJTFK and click Verify.

  • Complete the form with your name, email address and password. Write down your password. You will need it to view the videos.

  • Click on Start a Free Membership to go to the Amplify channel.

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Easter Mysteries is a musical feature film that journeys into the passion of Christ’s death and resurrection through the lens of his disciples and followers. The story is a celebration that sheds a new light onto the biblical figures of Christ’s story in human terms - ordinary people with hopes, dreams and fears, uncertain of what lies ahead.

The cast consists of talented Broadway veterans and the viewing time is 1 hour and 29 minutes. Click below to view Easter Mysteries. You will need to log on with your email and your Amplify password.

Virtual Dementia Support Group

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If you are caring for someone with dementia, who is caring for you? Arden Courts sponsors a virtual informational, supportive group that will help you to learn more about the disease and understand your feelings about the changes dementia has made in your daily life.

The group meets virtually on the first Monday of each month from 4 pm - 5:30 pm. Click on the button below for more details.

Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle

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Through in-depth study of how God gave the Israelites victory over their enemies and generously blessed them, too, we will be equipped with biblical wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools that will enable us to overcome our daily worry struggles as well as bigger battles of fear we may face.

You are invited to join Dr. Ramonia Lee as she leads a five week study using the text, Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle by Barb Roose. The class will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm from June 1 - June 29. If you want to join the class, please email b.bonner@inter-faithchapel.org so she can add you to the Zoom invitation.

Click on the links below to view the videos for each week of the class.

Virtual Guide To Holy Week

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You may set up a free Amplify account and view video Bible study and devotional resources for your personal spiritual development. To set up an account:

  • Click on Register for Amplify below.

  • Enter The Chapel access code ZLJTFK and click Verify.

  • Complete the form with your name, email address and password. Write down your password. You will need it to view the videos.

  • Click on Start a Free Membership to go to the Amplify channel.

In Entering the Passion, Amy-Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University explores the biblical texts of the Passion story. Dr. Levine is an internationally renowned scholar and teacher. In the videos below, she gives us a better understanding of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, The Temple Incident, Jesus’ Teachings in the Temple, The Anointing of Jesus, The Last Supper, and Gethsemane. Click below to view the study. You will need to log on with your email and your Amplify password.

Holy Cross Health Free Virtual Classes

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Holy Cross has now transitioned some classes to virtual offerings to help you during COVID-19. These classes will be offered live via WebEx and registrants will receive easy-to-follow instructions on how to participate from the comfort of your home. The Living Well series offers classes in self management of health, diabetes and chronic pain.

Click on the button below to view more information, including how to register.

Resurrection and the Renewal of Creation: Free eBook

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We’ve tried to fit Jesus - and his resurrection - into the wrong story!

In this free eBook, Professor N. T. Wright demonstrates how the common understanding of Jesus, his death, and the afterlife, is the product of a different philosophy than what the biblical writers present. He then unpacks a number of key passages from the New Testament to recast our understanding of resurrection firmly in the overarching narrative of the Bible. Wright is an English New Testament scholar, former professor at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and current fellow at Oxford University.

Click on the link here to download the eBook.

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July Virtual Bible Study: Anxious for Nothing

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In this five-session Bible study, bestselling author Max Lucado helps us explore God’s treatment plan for anxiety found in the most underlined verse in the Bible, Philippians 4:6–7: Be anxious for nothing, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

This Bible study will meet via Zoom on Wednesdays in July at 10:30 am. Advance registration is required by Monday, June 15. You will receive detailed instructions on how to participate via your phone or Zoom. The optional text for the class is $9.00. Complete the form below to register.

Standing Together at Pentecost: Virtual Global Worship Experience

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As the Coronavirus continues to impact communities around the world, there has never been a more important time to gather as a worldwide family in prayer under “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5).

You are invited to join the first virtual global Baptist World Alliance worship services on Pentecost weekend.  These hour-long online worship services will feature praises and prayers from every region of the world. You can join on Friday, May 29 at 8:00 pm or Saturday, May 30 at 2:00 pm.

This will be a powerful worship experience that calls us to stand together as believers did at Pentecost two thousand years ago. Just imagine a global worship movement voiced by a united family as we seek a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a rekindling of Gospel witness around the world.

These will be viewed on Facebook and YouTube. Click on the button for more information and to register.



January Bible Study on Zoom begins January 6

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We know we’re supposed to “let go and let God," and we have tried. But what’s taking so long? Why isn’t God answering our prayers? In our January Bible study, I’m Waiting, God, Barb Roose invites us to explore stories of women in the Bible who had to wait on God. If you have felt anxious, angry, discouraged or depressed because God isn’t giving you what you want, the stories of Hannah, Ruth, Naomi, Martha and the bleeding woman will breathe fresh hope and practical next steps into your life.

The study will meet on Zoom at 1:00 pm for four consecutive weeks, beginning on Wednesday, January 6. Register by completing the form below and submitting it no later than Thursday, December 31. Those who register will receive an email with the Zoom link each week.

The book for this study is $14.00. It is available in paperback and electronic formats and may be purchased from Amazon and other online retailers. If you would like the office to order a copy for you, please indicate on the form below and pay by the December 31 deadline.

Advent Resources

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Peace Be With You this Advent season! There has never been a more needed time to bring peace to you. Your body, mind, and spirit yearn for the peace that comes from God alone. This is the peace that calms your spirit, renews your mind, and allows you to persevere in difficult seasons.

This Advent season, open your heart and receive this gift of peace with Peace Be With You from the Society of St. Andrew. Click on the box below to download or print a copy of the devotional booklet.

You are invited to register for A Poet Reads the Gospels: A Re-reading of the Story of Stables offered by the Poet and Theologian in Residence at the Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York City. The reading will occur on Sunday, December 20 at 6:30 pm. Register by clicking on the following link.

Advent Bible Study on Zoom begins on Monday, November 30

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In Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas, Adam Hamilton examines the names of Christ used by the gospel writers, exploring the historical and personal significance of his birth.

This Zoom Bible study will meet on Mondays at 1:30 pm for 4 weeks, beginning on Monday, November 30. If you register, you will be sent the Zoom link to join the sessions. The book by Adam Hamilton is available in paperback and electronic formats and may be purchased through Amazon and other retailers. If you would like The Chapel to order a copy for you, payment of $14.00 is due by November 20.

View Bible Study: Anxious for Nothing

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You will need to set up a free account to view the Bible study videos.

To set up an account:

  1. Click on Set Up Account below to go to https://my.amplifymedia.com/amplify.

  2. Click on the avatar (icon that looks like a person) in the upper right hand corner of the web page.

  3. Click on Enter Access Code.

  4. Enter the Chapel access code: ZLJTFK and click Verify.

  5. Complete the form with your name, email address and password. Click on Start a Free membership to go to the Amplify channel.

Click on link below to view the Lucado videos. You will need to login with the email and password you created. If you are participating in the July 1 Bible Study, view this video before the class.

Tips for Staying at Home

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Staying at home and avoiding crowds are necessary to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but it can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. If you or a loved one is starting to feel the effects of being confined at home, try these suggestions for connecting with others during the outbreak.

Schedule virtual visits with friends and family

From free communication tools like Skype to smartphone apps like Facetime, there are a lot of ways to see and catch up with family and friends without having to leave your home. Many online communications tools provide a video feature to help you feel more connected to loved ones. When you are looking for a more simple solution, a quick phone call can also help lift spirits.

Play your favorite games online

Whether you prefer cards or board games, it’s easy to now play your favorite games online. Websites like Arkadium.com offer a variety of card and board games that you can play with others or on your own. You can also download apps on your phone to play games with others, like Words with Friends.

Join an online discussion group or book club

Discussion groups found on sites like SeniorChatters offer a way for older adults to engage in different topics online. Use these tools to meet other seniors from all over the world and discuss your favorite hobbies. If you are a reader, consider joining an online book club. Celadon Books shares their five favorite book clubs that you can join online.

Watch concerts online

Many people find connection and resilience through music. Organizations like the Seattle Symphony are finding new ways to share their services during these challenging times. Enjoy free broadcasts of the symphony from the comfort of your own home.

Communicate the old-fashioned way

Consider sending a handwritten letter or card to loved ones. If you like to volunteer, letter-writing can also be used to spread messages of hope. The nonprofit Letters Against Depression gives people an opportunity to write hand-written letters of support to people suffering from depression. This is a simple way to do and feel good and to connect with others.

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Connect online via Zoom

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The Inter-Faith Chapel invites you to join online gatherings. To join, log onto Zoom and enter the listed Zoom Meeting ID. Please log on 10-15 minutes before the meeting to allow time to gather.

Inter-Faith Men Dental Health for Seniors

All are welcome to hear Langston Smith, D.M.D discuss dental health issues of interest to senior citizens.

Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00 am

Zoom Meeting ID: 992 7304 7973

Coffee and Conversation

Log in for conversation, fellowship and prayer. Dr. Rea and Dr. Lee will be online.

Thursdays: July 16, July 23, July 30 at 10:30 am

Zoom Meeting ID: 948 2146 4484