Chapin Christian Community Church

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/ 

Mother's Day can be complicated for many, but the story of Ruth and Naomi offers hope for all. These two widowed women faced loss, bitterness, and uncertain futures, yet God worked through their broken circumstances to bring redemption. Naomi's honest struggle with faith shows us it's okay to wrestle with difficult times while maintaining trust in God. Ruth, an unlikely hero from a foreign culture, demonstrated beautiful loyalty and became part of Jesus' genealogy. Their story reveals how God works quietly through ordinary circumstances and creates spiritual family bonds that extend beyond bloodlines. We're called to be spiritual mothers and fathers to the next generation, blessing others with love, faithfulness, and grace regardless of our own imperfections. Resources: Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Discussion-Guide-Redeemed_-Week-1_-When-God-Works-Quietly.pdf  5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Redeemed_-Week-1_-When-God-Works-Quietly-Devotional.pdf 

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/ 

John the Baptist understood his role perfectly - he was like a best man whose job was to help the bride fall in love with the bridegroom, not win her affection for himself. Every good gift we have comes from God, including our resources, spiritual gifts, and abilities to serve others. When we use these gifts and receive praise or gratitude, we face a choice: will we keep the credit for ourselves or point people to Jesus? The greatest joy comes not from receiving admiration ourselves, but from watching people fall in love with Jesus through our actions. This week, practice redirecting praise and recognition back to God, helping others see that the love they experience through you actually comes from Him.  Resources:  Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GIC-2026-Discussion-Guide.pdf   5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GIC-2026-5-Day-Devotional.pdf 

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/