Mr. Mitchell, Prayer & Song, 1st MS Chapel

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: Mr. Mitchell was our speaker. He focused on the theme verses for the year, Colossians 2:6-7, with attention to what it means to be rooted. First, you need to trust in Jesus. Mr. Mitchell made a clear gospel call to the students. Second, what are the ways to strengthen our faith so that our roots grow strong? After answering that question, Mr. Mitchell warned of ways that our roots can be hurt. He certainly kept students' attention with his grubs analogy.

Thursday: We had a holy time of prayer and song. Three moms, from the Moms In Prayer group, blessed us with their presence and by praying for the students. Students then prayed for all TC staff: teachers, administration, office staff, maintenance, cafeteria staff and bus drivers. Then three teachers took turns praying for families, the church and our nation. Mr. Pelt led us in singing Cornerstone and This is Amazing Grace.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: Our first chapel of the year. After singing, students had a fun mixer greeting activity. 8th graders had to greet 7th graders in order to find the 7th graders with the $1 prize. Mr. Wiener gave a brief talk on the theme verse, emphasizing that this year we need to give our attention to Jesus more than ever.

NEXT WEEK:

High School Tuesday: Summer teacher photos & sharing; Thursday: student summer sharing

Middle School Wednesday: Summer teacher photos & sharing

Back to School w/ First HS Chapel!

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL ON THURSDAY
We reviewed the summer by asking students to stand if...
If they went somewhere they had never been before; if they had a dream about school; if they had a job; if they served at church; if they saw a really cool tree (and there were more).

Since my wife and I traveled to Australia this summer to visit my brother & family, there was a little fun quiz on Aussie words (with the help of Joel). When in Sydney, my wife and I put on our "runners" and "sunnies" and walked on the "footpaths" around the city.

The chapel theme verses were introduced: Colossians 2:6-7

With the help of video that Mr. Mitchell made and Xavier, I talked about expressing God's love in our high school community.

Chapel finished with a time of silent prayer, and as students exited the auditorium, some area youth directors were there to pass out doughnuts.

The video below is my effort at trying to be an Aussie nature guide.

NEXT WEEK
High School Tuesday: Mr. Mitchell; Thursday: Song & Prayer
Middle School Wednesday: first chapel of the year.