Christmas Stories, Christmas Music, Living w/ Peace

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Special Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

December 8–Mr. Pelt’s family & the Christmas story

Mr. Pelt and his children gave us a window into their home. During Advent for family devotions, Mr. Pelt tells Bible stories that point to Jesus using little figurines. Then as Mr. Snoeyink read the Christmas story from Luke 2, high school students displayed the scenes with a shadow box.

December 10–Chapel Band & Chamber Choir: Christmas music

With advent expectation, the Chamber Choir led us in worship with O Come, O Come Emmanuel and Mary, Did You Know?. The Chapel Band celebrated the joy of Christmas with O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.

Middle School Chapel

December 9–Mrs. Schwarz, Mrs. VanStee, Mrs. Piersma

These three TC staff members dedicate their lives to blessing students. How can students live well in these anxious times? Trust in Jesus, follow his Word and practice godly wisdom! They explained what this means for the life of a student.

Next Week: Merry Christmas! Have a blessed and joyous Christmas and New Year!

Mr. Lindloff & Mr. Davidson

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Special Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

December 1–Small Groups

Our focus was on Christmas giving and loving. Students discussed how to reflect God’s love by looking at 1 Corinthians 13. Then students put love into action by writing an encouraging letter to someone.

December 3–Mr. Lindloff

Mr. Lindloff began by highlighting a common expression in our culture: follow your heart. He spoke of the Biblical view of life—live with hope and follow Jesus! The ending challenge: “most important, may we have the courage to follow Jesus and see his kingdom come. Everything else is secondary.”

Middle School Chapel

December 2–Mr. Davidson

Mr. Davidson spoke about the importance of a foundation. Just as buildings need a good foundation, we need a strong foundation in Jesus Christ. He also explained about how the school was blessed to have a high school remodel this summer, which the middle school students can look forward to!

Next Week (after Thanksgiving break):

• TCHS Tuesday: Special Advent/Christmas chapel
• TCMS Wednesday: Panel of 3 guests
• TCHS Thursday: Christmas music

Thanksgiving Chapels!

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Special Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

November 17–Small Groups

Students read from Colossians 1:13-14 & 3:12-14. Some of the discussion revolved around “explain how Christian virtues listed in the passage can make a difference in a tough situation” and “what happens in relationships when there is forgiveness?”.

November 19–Chapel Band & Giving Thanks

The chapel band led in worship with God so Loved, This is Amazing Grace  and Holy Water. Between the songs we read Psalm 100 responsively, watched a video of students offering thanks, and opened up the mic for students in the auditorium to give thanks.

Middle School Chapel

November 18–Thanksgiving Chapel

For the first time this year, we had chapel in the WAC lobby. Students shared their favorite thanksgiving food or activity. Then we invited students in classrooms to join us in the lobby to share what they were thankful for. It was a blessed time as we heard from so many thankful students.

Next Week (after Thanksgiving break):

• TCHS Tuesday: Small Groups
• TCMS Wednesday: Mr. Davidson
• TCHS Thursday: Mr. Lindloff

Mental Health, Small Groups, HS Students Lead MS Chapel

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Special Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

November 10–Mental Health

Mrs. Piersma, Mrs. Schwarz and Mrs. VanStee led this chapel. They responded to questions such as “how does your Christian faith help you to understand mental health struggles & to deal with these struggles?” and “what are some tips to deal with mental health struggles that lead to healing?”.

November 12–Small Groups

Students watched a short video and read from James 1:19, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,”. They discussed “when we deal with disagreement (of which there is a lot in our culture!) how should Christians respond?”.

Middle School Chapel

November 11–HS Students lead a chapel focused on Hebrews 10:24

A group of high school students led an engaging chapel that focused on the truths of Hebrews 10:24, one of our theme verses this year. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,” Thanks to Bethany, Joshua, Luke, Tim, Sarah and Ben!

Next Week:

• TCHS Tuesday: Small Groups
• TCMS Wednesday: Thanksgiving
• TCHS Thursday: Chapel Band & Thanksgiving

Chapel Band & Student Panel on the Church

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

November 3–Chapel Band

Our student-led chapel band blessed us. Not only was this chapel worshipful, it was one of our best live-streams, featuring two cameras (a big thing for us!). Check out the video. The songs were You Say, Reckless Love, The Blessing and Washed by the Water.

November 5–Student Panel on the Church

Six students shared about their churches. The point was to humbly learn about and from other churches. The churches represented: Greek Orthodox, Black Pentecostal, Traditional Christian Reformed, Mega-church, Anglican, and a diverse church with one of their services in Spanish. Students shared about what is unique about their church, service order and music style/instrumentation. Thanks to Ryan, Emma, James, Elissa, Cameron, and Surya!

Next Week:

• TCHS Tuesday: Mrs. Piersma & friends
• TCMS Wednesday: High School students lead
• TCHS Thursday: small groups

Lundeen, Small Groups, HS Students Lead MS Chapel

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Special Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

October 27–Mr. Lundeen

Mr. Lundeen led us in a worshipful chapel of Scripture and song. The theme was on the blessing and strength of God’s peace in anxious times.

October 29–Small Groups

After playing a fun mixer game, the groups focused on 1 John 3:16-18 and how we live out this passage. Some of the discussion involved sharing ways to show love/help others and sharing a story of when a student was on the receiving end of a blessing.

Middle School Chapel

October 28–HS Students lead a chapel focused on Hebrews 10:23

Four high school students led the chapel. They performed a humorous skit with a Biblical point and showed a TC made video of students & teachers sharing how they “hold unswervingly” to their hope in Jesus. One student gave a talk tying the skit and Heb.10:23 together. Thanks to Alexandra, David, Ellen and Josh!

Next Week:

• TCHS Tuesday: Chapel Band
• TCHS Thursday: Student Panel on the Church

Mr. Davidson & Mr. Venhousen

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapel

• Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

October 20

Mr. Davidson spoke of God’s faithfulness displayed in Timothy Christian Schools from the start until the present. He then updated the high school students on the plans for the upcoming high school building renovation. Mr. Venhousen shared from Psalm 127, “Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” He spoke about the importance of honoring God in all we do at Timothy Christian.

Watch the chapel here: CLICK

Next Week:

• TCHS Tuesday: Tim Lundeen
• TCMS Wednesday: High School students lead
• TCHS Thursday: Small Groups

Small Groups & Student-Led on Hebrews 10:24

 Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

October 13–Small Groups

The groups got to know each other better by sharing “odd things”, like weirdest thing ever eaten and best scar story. Then they reflected on Philippians 4:4-9. Some questions: How is it hard to live out gentleness? What are you anxious about? What would your life look like/how would it be changed if God’s peace flooded into you?

Nothing to do with chapel. Just two sugar maple trees near my house:

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October 15–Student-Led

Students planned & led the chapel based on Hebrews 10:24. The highlights? A fun basketball skit, an interview format to explain the skit & theme verse, and worshipful songs led by Bethany. Check out the video!

Next Week:

• TCHS Tuesday: Mr. Davidson & Mr. Venhousen

Mr. Hamelinck, Student-Led, TCMS & Theme Verse

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Special Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

October 6–Mr. Hamelinck

An interview w/ our Student Life Director/Dean, Mr. Hamelinck. You will learn some new things about this man who has worn many “hats” at TCHS!

October 8–Student-Led

Students planned & led the chapel based on Hebrews 10:23. The highlights? A funny skit, a great explanation of the verse and a video of many in the TC community commenting on how they hold onto the faith. Check out the video!

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Middle School Chapel

Sept. 23–TCHS Chapel Band & Chapel Theme Verses

We were blessed to have the high school chapel band with us. They sang And All the People Said “Amen” and How Deep the Father’s Love for Us. Then photos were shown of student artwork that reflected the theme verses, Hebrews 10:23-24. Check out the photos below. To see all the photos, watch the video!

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Next Week:

• TCHS Tuesday: Small Groups
• TCHS Thursday: Student-Led

Spiritual Emphasis Week

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels—Spiritual Emphasis Week

• THEME OF THE WEEK: BRIDGE BUILDING. HOW DO WE RESOND AS CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES TO THE RACIAL TENSIONS IN THE U.S.? HOW CAN WE BUILD BETTER TC COMMUNITY?
• Special Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

Sept. 28: Teacher Panel

Eight teachers shared how they have been challenged to better honor God and love people in light of current race issues. Their personal challenge led to heart-felt challenges to the student body. Thanks to Mrs. Piersma, Mr. Huizinga, Mrs. Fox, Mr. Whartnaby, Mr. Snoeyink, Mr. Barker, Mrs. Garcia, Mr. Lindloff.

Sept. 24–Moms Panel

The moms had a honest discussion that dealt with issues such as unconscious racial bias, worry about my kids safety, and overt racism. Thanks to Mrs. Dorsey (who organized & moderated the panel), Mrs. Vea, Mrs. Cruz, Mrs. Champagne and Mrs. Cummings.

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Sept. 30–Reggie Champagne (both middle school & high school chapel)

Reggie Champagne—TC dad, corporate lawyer, speaker—blessed us with a message centered on Matthew 22:15-22, along with other teachings of Jesus. After highlighting Biblical principles, he shared practical ways to love God, love people, pursue justice and even engage in the political process as Christians.

Oct. 1–Small Groups

This was the most serious small group time of the year. Students were challenged to share openly, honestly and with Christian love. They discussed the past three chapels and racial discrimination in general.

Oct. 2–Student Panel

We closed our week with 10 students on a panel, moderated by Mrs. Garcia. These students took the risk to share in front of their peers. They shared stories and gave us a window into their hearts. The TC community is a special place, but there is still work to be done. We must still deal with uncomfortable issues while we thank God for our togetherness in Jesus.

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Next Week:

• TCHS Tuesday: Mr. Hamelinck
• TCMS Wednesday: TCHS Chapel Band & focus on Hebrews 10:23-24
• TCHS Thursday: Student-led with focus on Hebrews 10:23

Kyle Bjerga, TCHS Chapel Band, Theme Verses Focus

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Special Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

Sept. 22: Kyle Bjerga

Kyle, one of the pastors at Cityview Church in Elmhurst, spoke. The theme of his talk? We should live with an understanding that our view of God is too small. This perspective should lead us toward a life-long pursuit of knowing God more and more.

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Sept. 24–Chapel Band

The chapel band’s debut! They played And All God’s People Said “Amen”, Great Things and How Deep the Father’s Love. We also showed a slideshow of small group artwork using students’ names and representing Hebrews 10:23-24.

Middle School Chapel

Sept. 23–Summer Teacher Photos & Chapel Theme Verses

We finished the rest of the teacher photos. Mr. VanDerBill & Mr. deVin had their classes in the auditorium, so they were able to share about their summer highlights. Then students, both in person and in the classroom where given time to reflect on Hebrews 10:23-24 and illustrate the truths through a drawing. We’ll feature some of the drawings in a future chapel.

Next Week:

• TCHS SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS WEEK W/ CHAPELS EVERYDAY!
• TCMS on Wednesday: Special speaker tied in with the high school

TCHS Teacher Wisdom & Small Groups

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Special Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

Sept. 15–Teacher Wisdom for Personal Devotions

Thanks to Ms. Park, Mr. Wierenga, Mrs. Raley & Mr. Rink!

Sept. 17–Chapel Small Groups Meet

Today’s small group was focused on group bonding and reflection on the chapel theme verses: Hebrews 10:23-24. Groups began with a little game, “If I went to Mars, I would bring...”. Then students discussed the theme verses and created a visual representation of the verse through symbols and each person’s name.

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Middle School Chapel

None this week due to the 1 hour late start

Next Week:

• TCHS on Tuesday: Kyle Bjerga
• TCMS on Wednesday: Finish teacher photos & focus on theme verses
• TCHS on Thursday: Student-led chapel band

International Students, Small Groups, TCMS Summer Photos

 

Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

• Special Note: the chapel usually starts 2-4 minutes from when the live-stream begins

Sept. 8–Introduction of International Students & Small Group Plans

Thanks to Carter & Seamus for providing music!

Sept. 10–Chapel Small Groups Meet

All students are assigned to a small group according to grade and gender. Each group is led by a pair of student leaders. Today’s small group focus was to simply to get to know one another better and share about the summer & start of the school year.

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Middle School Chapel

Sept. 9–Summer Teacher Photos

Mrs. DeBoer & Mr. Ridder joined Mr. Wiener to talk about the photos that middle school teachers & staff submitted from their summer.

Next Week:

• TCHS on Tuesday: Spiritual Disciplines Teacher Panel
• TCHS on Thursday: Small Groups

Summer Photos, Bible Trivia, Mr. Horne

 

 Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

➡️ Special note: the chapel actually starts 3-5 minutes from when the live stream begins

Tuesday, Sept. 1–Summer Teacher Photos with special guests: Jeff Klein and Andy Pasek

Thursday, Sept. 3–Student Bible Trivia Contest

Middle School Chapel

Wednesday, Sept. 2–Interview with our new principal, Mr. Horne

Next week

• TCHS Tuesday: Welcome to International Students
• TCMS Wednesday: Teacher Summer Photos
• TCHS Thursday: First Small Group Chapel

Welcome to Chapels for the 2020-2021 School Year!

 Chapels This Year

• High school and middle school chapels are live streamed on the TCS YouTube Channel
• High school chapels are on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:33am
• Middle school chapels are on Wednesday at 8:30am
• TCS YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimothyChristianSchools

High School Chapels

➡️ Special note: the chapel actually starts 3-5 minutes from when the live stream begins

Thursday, August 20–First chapel of the year!

Tuesday, August 25–Student-led w/ focus on Scripture & Prayer

Thursday, August 27–Mr. Mitchell interview

Middle School Chapel

Wednesday, August 26–First chapel of the year!

Next week

• TCHS Tuesday: Summer Teacher Photos
• TCMS Wednesday: Mr. Horne Interview
• TCHS Thursday: Scholastic Bowl & more

Senior Testimony Chapel

Eighteen Seniors graduating from Timothy Christian High School share words of encouragement, Scripture passages and advice to the Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors.

That’s all the TC chapel posts for this school year! May God bless your summer. Hope you go on some good prayer walks and feed on God’s Word daily.

Virtual Chapel—How Can Ephesians 3:20-21 Change My Life?

Hopefully you will hear (and see!) a creative way to explain Ephesians 3:20-21. This chapel also features a song by Tim Lundeen.

Blessings, friends!

Virtual Chapel—a Walk Around Timothy

This chapel takes the viewer on a stroll around the Timothy Christian campus. And along the way, you will meet some surprise guests to lead us in chapel.

Blessings on your week ahead!

Virtual Chapel—Campus Edition

Roaming the halls of Timothy Christian High School. What do we find? Reflections on Psalm 46 plus other words of encouragement, and...some surprises!

High School Small Groups and TCMS Teacher Testimonies

Middle School Chapel
Check out this chapel video featuring middle school teachers!

High School Chapel
The high school small group leaders set up a Google Meet for their small group time, April 23 at 2:00pm. They spent the time getting reconnected, sharing about how life is going and reflecting on Psalm 46.