Student Sharing, Pasek, Schutte Homeroom

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: We had a wonderful time of sharing! Previous to this chapel, each small group had submitted a photo representing how the resurrection of Jesus should make a difference in our lives. In the chapel, one person from each group shared about their photo.

Click for the slideshow: The Resurrection of Jesus

Thursday: Andy Pasek, from Elmhurst CRC, was with us. He spoke about the radical, powerful nature of God’s love. And when we receive that love, it should have a profound effect on us and how we treat others. God calls us to love others sacrificially. Even though this love takes a lot of effort and is often difficult, it is totally worth it! Jesus is working through us. At the end of chapel, Andy invited students to the stage to commit to love by writing their name on large sheets of paper. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Friday: After singing Build Your Kingdom Here and Here I am to Worship, Mr. Schutte's homeroom led chapel. Through a skit, Scripture and a short talk, this chapel reinforced the need for loving, supportive Christian community.

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High School Tuesday: Asian Heritage; Thursday: Orchestra

Middle School Friday: Ms. VanDenBerg's homeroom

Best 7th grade project art from the previous week (thanks to Ella & Melania):

Fernandes & Wilson

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: Mr. Fernandes, 8th science teacher and high school soccer coach, was our speaker. He spoke of his recent trip to Uganda with his wife and their call to move to Uganda. After he shared about Uganda, he spoke of the lessons God impressed upon him from Uganda. Mr. Fernandes encouraged students to live with contentment by centering their lives on Jesus.

Thursday: Mr. Wilson spoke. He has recently preached in some area churches and is also Timothy’s newest employee, working in the school’s technology department. His talk focused on Colossians 2:8. He highlighted ways in which the world corrupts our thinking and how the gospel gives us true life.

The photo below was my favorite artwork of the week (by Marta!)

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High School Tuesday: Small Group sharing; Thursday: Andy Pasek

Middle School Friday: Mr. Schutte’s homeroom

Chapel Band, Streamcross (Mr. Pelt), VanDerBill Homeroom

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: The student chapel band led their last chapel of the year. We sang This is Amazing Grace, Beautiful Things, What a Beautiful Name it is and 10,000 Reasons. The students in the photo below did a great job leading their peers in worship. They worked hard and really sought to honor God with their chapel leadership. I felt blessed to have them as the chapel band for 2017-18!

Thursday: Mr. Pelt led worship with the praise band, Streamcross, from his church, Grace Lutheran. They recently released an album, I Will Worship. For more information on the band & their recent release: www.streamcrossband.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Friday: Mr. VanDerBill’s homeroom led chapel. They took us back to childhood as we sang some golden oldies from children’s Sunday school: He's Got the Whole World, Jesus Loves the Little Children, This Little Light of Mine, Be Careful Little Eyes, Jesus Loves Me

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High School Tuesday: Mr. Fernandes; Thursday: Jei Wilson

Marshall Johnson, Small Groups, Mr. Fernandes

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: Marshall Johnson was our speaker. He is Mr. Davidson’s brother-in-law. Marshall challenged the student body to have the courage to stand for Christ, even if it means standing alone.

Thursday: Small Groups today! One of the most important questions discussed was “if people truly believe in the resurrection of Jesus, how would that affect their lives? What difference should it make?” Students also answered this question with a visual representation of some kind and took a photo of it.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Friday: 8th grade science teacher Mr. Fernandes spoke. He shared stories from his recent trip to Uganda. Drawing on his Uganda experiences, Mr. Fernandes challenged the students to live a life of contentment. Contentment is something that we need to work at, but most importantly, contentment should be rooted in our relationship with Jesus.

NEXT WEEK

High School Tuesday: Chapel Band; Thursday: Mr Pelt

Middle School Friday: Mr. VanDerBill's homeroom