International Students, Student & Teacher Summer Sharing

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPELS

Tuesday: An encouraging chapel that helped us learn more about (and welcome better) our eight international students from China. Mr. DeKoekkoek led our time. Each student shared and showed photos/video.

Thursday: Part 2 of students sharing about summer mission and serve trips. Elmhurst CRC and Immanuel Lutheran groups shared along with Daisy and Catherine & Savannah. It was so encouraging to hear from students how God through them and in them this summer.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Thursday: Like last week, after singing (check out the video below!), we had summer teacher photos. By standing up, all the students guessed what teacher went with what photo. The middle school teachers also showed other photos from their summer and shared how God worked in their lives.

NEXT WEEK

High School Tuesday: Matt Rogalski; Thursday: 1st graders join us!

Middle School: Student summer photos & sharing

Summer Teacher Photos & Student Summer Mission Trips

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPELS

Tuesday: Our annual summer teacher photo chapel. Seniors were picked at random to participate. Four teams of two tried to guess what teacher went with what photo. After the guessing, each teacher shared about the photo and a word of spiritual encouragement.

Thursday: Students shared about summer mission and serve trips. Bethel OPC and Faith CRC groups shared along with Lisa and Taylor. It was so encouraging to hear from students how God worked through them and in them this summer.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Thursday: After singing (check out the video below!), we had summer teacher photos. By standing up, all the students guessed what teacher went with what photo. The middle school teachers also showed other photos from their summer and shared how God worked in their lives.

NEXT WEEK

High School Tuesday: International Students; Thursday: Students share summer spiritual highlights

Middle School: More Summer Teacher Photos

Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Lindloff & TCMS 1st Chapel

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPELS

Tuesday: Mr. Mitchell spoke about the theme verse of the year: Matthew 6:21, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." After an engaging opening (complete with Portillo's chocolate cake), he answered a variety of questions: What are treasures? How do we know have right treasure? How do you make sure your treasure is in heaven? To watch the chapel, CLICK HERE

Thursday: Mr. Lindloff spoke about "So much of our present labor depends on our vision of the future glory." He corrected misunderstandings about what eternal life is like. He presented a Biblical vision of eternity that emphasized God's presence that is both personal and communal. This vision should shape how we live today. Mr. Pelt led us with the song,  Cornerstone. Then students prayed for the school year. To watch the chapel, CLICK HERE

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Thursday: After a mixer game and questions about our summer, Mr. Lundeen led us in singing My Lighthouse, I Will Follow, and Cornerstone. Mr. Wiener spoke about how to maintain and deepen Christian community in the middle school this year. We need to learn from one another, forgive each other, and show kindness to all.

NEXT WEEK

High School Tuesday: Summer Teacher Photos; Thursday: Students share summer spiritual highlights

Middle School: Summer Teacher Photos

Friends, Read the Bible Every Day (and look at trees)

Friends, read the Bible every day (and get outside to enjoy God's creation!)

Senior Chapel & Last Chapels of the Year

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPELS

Tuesday: The annual Senior Chapel. All the seniors sat on the stage to watch the senior slide show made by Sarah A. Chapel concluded by having all the teachers circle around the seniors for a time of prayer. We were led in prayer by Mrs. Mirra, Mr. LeGrand, Mr. Roelofs and Mr. Mitchell. We enjoyed having many parents that came to the chapel.

Thursday: Our last chapel began with randomly calling on students and asking them what they are doing this summer. Then the theme of the chapel was purifying our perspective on what it means to follow Jesus. This was accomplished through a testimony that Mr. Wiener read and a video (see below).

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Thursday: We began by singing Build Your Kingdom and I Will Follow. Eight student teams then competed in a little quiz about what teachers are doing this summer. We then watched a video made by an 8th grader for Bible class. Check it out below! Students were challenged to seek God and serve others this summer.

Orchestra, Small Groups, Aaron Foster & Chapel Band

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPELS

Tuesday: Mrs. Fox and the orchestra blessed us with beautiful music. Two of their pieces were Unfinished Symphony by Schubert and Blossoms of Spring. To watch the chapel, CLICK HERE

Thursday: Our last small group chapel of the year. The Scripture passage discussed in light of summer: 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17, "So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word."

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Thursday: The 6th graders joined us. We sang four songs and were led by an 8th grade worship band. They did a great job! Actually, you would be amazed at how well they sounded. Then Aaron Foster, youth pastor at Christ Church of Oak Brook and Timothy alum, spoke. He talked about transitions and how to face changes in life with strength and confidence. It depends on our foundation. Jesus is our rock. He encouraged us to seek Jesus more in our lives.

NEXT WEEK

High School Tuesday: Senior Chapel; Thursday: Summer Challenge

Middle School: Summer Challenge

Troxel, Mercedes, Adams Homeroom

HIGH SCHOOL CHAPELS

Tuesday: Pastor Craig Troxel from Bethel OPC spoke. All five of his children have gone/are going to Timothy. He explained the story from John 12 about Mary anointing Jesus' feet with expensive perfume. Because of Jesus' love and his salvation for us, like Mary, we are called to serve Jesus with extravagance and humility. To watch the chapel, CLICK HERE

Thursday: Miss Mercedes, Mr. Wiener's student teacher this semester, spoke. She will graduate from Moody next weekend. By sharing her personal testimony, she spoke of God's providence and goodness in her life despite difficult circumstances. She encouraged students to trust God. He wants to use you! To watch the chapel, CLICK HERE

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL

Thursday: Mrs. Adams' homeroom led chapel. They focused on the Fruit of the Spirit. We learned about the fruit through Scripture, a skit and an explanation. We then had a response time to pray and write down how God is calling us to demonstrate fruit in our lives.

NEXT WEEK

High School Tuesday: Orchestra Assembly; Thursday: Small Groups

Middle School: Ms. Strauss' homeroom