TCHS Band, Dave Ryskamp, Mrs. Groenewold

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: TCHS BAND. We were blessed by the music of the Timothy Christian High School Band, led by Mr. Pelt. They are preparing to play at Disney World over spring break.

Thursday: DAVE RYSKAMP. This was a special 40 minute long chapel. Dave shared his story of liver disease, liver transplant and gospel witness to the inner city of Grand Rapids. Dave’s story involved the intense physical difficulties dealing with liver disease/transplant, financial difficulties, and lessons from learning to be obedient to God’s direction, along with amazing miracles and God working through him to see gang members submit to Jesus Christ. Truly a memorable chapel!

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Wednesday: MRS. GROENEWOLD & STUDENTS. The theme of the chapel was “walking in the light”. Students answered the question, “when have you seen Christ’s light shown to other people?”. The auditorium was dark. As each response was read, the student turned on their flashlight. At the end of 21 responses, we saw the lights all over the auditorium. After comments and Scripture readings, we watched a great video about daily kindness. Check it out below.

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High School Tuesday: TCHS Students; Thursday: Ashley Thompson

Middle School Wednesday: Steve Noble

Harrison & Prayer, Greg Armstrong, Kyle Bjerga

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: HARRISON & PRAYER. Harrison captivated his fellow students with a testimony about sports, numerous injuries and looking to God. He challenged all of us to more deeply trust in the Lord. After Harrison shared, we spent time in individual and group prayer.

Thursday: GREG ARMSTRONG. Greg returned to Timothy to speak in our Bridge Builders Chapel. The theme of the talk was racial reconciliation. With a foundation in God’s Word and adding interest with some Timothy Christian stories when he as a student, Greg emphasized our unity in Jesus Christ, the value of acknowledging our differences and the importance of conversation.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Wednesday: KYLE BJERGA. Kyle spoke about the greatness of Almighty God. Because of God’s vastness, we should expect that our view of God will always be too small. Isaiah 55:9, “As the heavens are higher than the earth,so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Our response to God’s greatness is to feed on the Bible, seek Jesus in prayer, trust in God more deeply, and be humble.

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High School Tuesday: TCHS Band; Thursday: Dave Ryskamp

Middle School Wednesday: Mrs. Groenewold 

Chapel Band, Greg Armstrong, Heather DeBoer

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: CHAPEL BAND. We were led in worship by our student-led chapel band. We honored God in song: Yes, I Will, I Will Follow, Build My Life, This We Know and Glorious Day. Thanks to Grant, Tyler, Justin and Luke!

Thursday: GREG ARMSTRONG. We are all lights in this world. We have to shine; we have to be on fire for God. Using a lantern analogy, Greg explained that each person is the wick in the lantern, and we are supposed to burn with the fire of the Holy Spirit. However, in order to do that, we must be saturated with oil, symbolizing God’s power to do his will. In order for our fire to grow stronger, we must be fueled with a constant supply of oxygen. This represents an encouraging and supportive Christian community.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Wednesday: HEATHER DEBOER. Heather works in the youth department of Christ Church of Oak Brook. She told the story of God speaking to Moses at the burning bush. She encouraged the students to be aware of God’s work in their lives. They need to be listening for God to speak to them in the ordinary.

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High School Tuesday: Prayer; Thursday: Bridge Builders

Middle School Wednesday: Kyle Bjerga

Michael Panther & Small Groups

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: MICHAEL PANTHER. Michael shared his amazing story from South Sudan to Kenya to graduating from LSU to leading the ministry, Living with Hope. He powerfully spoke to students about Scriptural truths: your life has great value in God’s eyes, God works all things for the good, and our pain can lead us to accomplish God’s purposes to bless others. Check out his story in the video below. For more information about Living With Hope: http://www.livingwithhope.net

Thursday: SMALL GROUPS. The focus was on the Lord’s Prayer. Students worked together to create a visual representation of an aspect of the prayer. They also shared about prayerful people they know and ways to become more prayerful before going to bed.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Wednesday: MICHAEL PANTHER. He graciously returned to Timothy to bless the middle school students. See chapel entry above for details!

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High School Tuesday: Chapel Band; Thursday: Greg Armstrong

Middle School Wednesday: Heather DeBoer

Homecoming Interviews, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Lundeen

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL

Tuesday: HOMECOMING COURT INTERVIEWS. The 2020 Homecoming Court was announced, and the seniors were interviewed. Miss Dirkse and Mr. Pelt first interviewed the girls: Hannah, Cary, Bethany and Hope. Then the boys came up: Troy, Carson, Paul and Ethan. Questions ranged from a favorite karaoke song and a road trip destination to favorite Bible passage and how is God speaking into your life these days.

Just so you know, it was pajama day for Homecoming Week!

Thursday: MR. DAVIDSON. Our TCS superintendent spoke. His message to the students was a clarion call to live out a powerful biblical truth: GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE!

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Wednesday: TIM LUNDEEN. Mr. Lundeen led us in a beautiful time of worship. This chapel was the same one he led for high school last week. He simply read Scripture passages and led us in song. Each portion of Scripture related to what we sang: Forever Reign, Good, Good Father, No Longer Slaves, Before the Throne of God. Enjoy the video!

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High School Tuesday: Michael Panther; Thursday: Small Groups

Middle School Wednesday: Michael Panther