Psalm 119:105

YOUR WORD IS A LAMP FOR MY FEET, A LIGHT ON MY PATH. Psalm 119:105

Friday, December 20, 2013

Advent Prayer, Choirs, Christmas Chapel

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: All students went to the gym. After a reading from Isaiah 9, the lights were dimmed and students were challenged to spend time in quiet prayer and reflection. There is something special and spiritually powerful when so many high school students take this time seriously. God was at work!

Thursday: The four high school choirs sang Christmas music from their recent concert. Freshmen Girls Choir, Varsity Choir, Chamber Choir and Concert Chorale all sang. The video below includes highlights from Monday's concert.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL The middle school orchestra played a prelude and led us in the singing of two Christmas carols. The freshmen girls choir sang. We were treated to a beautriful trio of Silent Night by three middle school girls (see photo below). Then Mr. Wiener read the famous story, The Gift of the Magi, by O. Henry.

WHEN WE RETURN IN JANUARY:

High School. Tuesday and Thursday: Oliver Hersey

Middle School: Ashley Tameling

Location: Timothy Christian Schools

 

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Chapel Band, Persecuted Church, Advent Prayer

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: The chapel band led worship with an acoustic set. Mr. Mitchell shared a devotion on worship. It is easy to treat worship as just another thing we are supposed to do. We must remember who God is and the the extreme blessing of being able to worship such a great and glorious God.

Thursday: Like the middle school last week, the high school had a time of learning about, remembering and praying for the persecuted church around the world. The videos below are professionally done and deeply thought-provoking. The first is a music video, the second is a story about a persectued North Korean woman, and the third is about how we can respond.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL: Advent Prayer Chapel. After some singing and Scripture reading from Isaiah, students were challenged to pray. Students prayed on their own, in small groups, or participated in "prayer stations". They could write down prayer requests and/or pray for what was written down. They could also journal or draw. The picture below was drawn by one of the students.

NEXT WEEK

High School. Tuesday: Advent prayer in the gym. Thursday: Choir & Christmas singing

Middle School: Orchestra & a special Christmas story

Location: Timothy Christian Schools

 

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Hymn Sing, Lindloff Family, Persecuted Church

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: We had chapel in the sanctuary of Faith Christian Reformed Church (just across the street). We sang 5 hymns that have withstood the test of time: All Creatures of Our God and King, A Mighty Fortress is Our God, Amazing Grace, Blessed Assurance Jesus is Mine, & the Doxology. Special thanks to Donna Erdman on the organ, Jan Slinkman on the piano, and Faith CRC. We were treated to a organ/piano prelude and postlude as well. The video below includes part of the prelude.

Thursday: Mr. Lindoff let us catch a glimpse of how his family observes advent: darkness and light, a candle, songs, a story with wooden figures and prayer. His story was about the return of Jesus. Not only did daddy/Mr. Lindloff keep his children's attention, we all were listening carefully! Besides being interesting and very cute with his children there, this chapel was a worshipful way to reflect on the true meaning of advent.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

The chapel focused on the persecuted church. Through video, a quiz and prayer, we not only learned more, but also gained a greater heart for suffering Christians around the world. The first thing that persecuted Christians ask for is that we remember them and pray for them. This was the goal of the chapel. The picture below is of the four students who led in prayer. Thanks Manny, Kate, Olivia and Josh!

BONUS VIDEO from the elementary school chapel this past Friday, featuring the 5th & 6th grade choir along with the freshmen girls choir.

NEXT WEEK

High School. Tuesday: Student-led chapel band, Thursday: The persecuted church

Middle School: Advent prayer

Location: Timothy Christian Schools