Dr. Paul Chappell

Senior Trip to Costa Rica

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 28, 2007 | Ministry News

I’ve always believed that you could never go wrong visiting a foreign mission work for a class trip. This past week my wife and I headed down to Costa Rica to be with our son Matt and his senior class on their trip. Our group was hosted by missionary Ed Bordell,...

Ministering to Teens

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 16, 2007 | Ministry News

We had the great privilege of hosting the West Coast Baptist Youth Conference here in Lancaster last week. Our theme “Not Ashamed” was taken from Romans 1:16 and was greatly used in the hearts of the teenagers who came from all over America. We truly need...

Larry's Wedding

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 19, 2007 | Family

Last week it was a great joy to travel to the Seattle, Washington area for the wedding of our son, Larry, and his beautiful bride, Ashley. Through the years, we have prayed for each of our children daily. I have also prayed that God would provide godly spouses for...

A Giving Spirit

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 7, 2007 | Ministry Leadership

Each year during February or March, we have a special stewardship emphasis at Lancaster Baptist Church. It is during this time we consider God’s goodness to us and how we may honor and worship Him through our giving. I can still recall how Terrie and I began tithing...

One Week

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 7, 2007 | Family

One week from today, Terrie and I will watch our son, Larry, join in holy matrimony with his new wife, Ashley. It seems like only yesterday when Larry was born in Santa Clara, California. I had the joy of leading Larry to the Lord at our kitchen table shortly after...