DEAF MINISTRY- All services and many other functions of the church are interpreted for the deaf.  Occasionally, classes on sign language are offered to those desiring to become a part of this ministry of help. PHILIPPIAN MINISTRY is an outreach and discipleship ministry to three juvenile detention centers in West Virginia.  Emphasis is placed on reaching residents with the gospel and then enrolling them in correspondence courses so they can grow in their walk with Christ. MUSIC MINISTRIES Congregational Music is available in two worship styles:  the great hymns of the faith in the Traditional Service and praise & worship music in the Contemporary Service.  Both styles give each worshipper the opportunity to "sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." (Col. 3:16) Choral Music offers opportunity for involvement in the choir ministry that ministers weekly in our Traditional Service and annually in our Christmas program.    Solos or Small Group Music are wonderful avenues of service and worship for those interested in using their abilities for the Lord.   Instrumental Music provides opportunity for those gifted on the piano and organ to minister in Traditional Services and those gifted on the guitar, drums and keyboard to serve in the Contemporary Service.  Those talented on other instruments ar also encouraged to use those abilities for the Lord. TAPE & CD MINISTRY-All regular and special services at the Chapel, as well as the auditorium Adult class and Sunday School, are put on cassette tape and on CD and made available to any who request them. To request tapes, sign up on the sheet provided on the Announcement Board in the Lobby, indicating which tape or CD  you desire.  The tapes are reproduced and are available by the next Wednesday night.  They may be obtained from the Welcome Center in the Lobby.  Cost per tape is $1.00 and cost per CD is $2.00 and can be paid for when retrieved.  Tapes are also available to shut-ins on a loan basis. Any questions about the tape/CD ministry or about the availability of recordings of past services or series should be referred to the church office by phone 304-425-6315 or by email at office@johnstonchapel.org. PREMARITAL CLASS is an eight week class led by Pastor Jim Simmons to help couples prepare for married life.  The class utilizes the video resource by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott Saving your marriage before it starts.  It is the core of our marital counseling and covers such crucial areas as expectations of marriage, love , attitudes, communication, gender differences, conflict, spiritual compatibility and finances.  DIVORCECARE- a special help and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation.  DivorceCare is held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in room 140.   DIVORCECARE 4 KIDS (DC4K)- a ministry tool that runs congruently with DivorceCare for adults.  It is designed to help children heal and recover following the devastation of a divorce.  They will meet every Wednesday beginning September 5th at 7:00 p.m. in room 135. GRIEFSHARE- is a place where you can find help as you grieve the loss of a family member or friend.  GriefShare is held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in room 133. CHAPEL LAY INSTITUTE (CLI) is an ongoing training program designed to prepare well-equipped people for effective Christian lives and for ministry in the local church.  There are three types of classes offered each year:  Bible doctrine, Bible survey and Christian living.  The program can be started at any time. Classes meet on Wednesday evening and are open to the community at no charge.  MERCER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (MCA) is a quality Christian school offering grades K-4 through 12.  The Chapel co-sponsors the school with Maranatha Baptist Church.  We provide facilities for middle school and high school grades. CHAPEL 101 is designed to help new members learn more about our basic beliefs and practices.  It is offered Sunday nights from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and taught by the Senior Pastor.  It is repeated several times throughout the year. MOPS offers care and nurture to Mothers of Preschoolers (infants to 5 year olds).  It provides encouragement and fun for mothers and includes instruction and small group discussions relating to womanhood, marriage, children and the home.  Creative Activities are included.  Childcare, MOPPETS, is provided.  Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the school year from 9:30 AM to Noon.