Chapel
A RELATIONSHIP WITH
CHRIST – THE BEATITUDES AS A GUIDEBOOK
WHEATON ACADEMY CHAPEL SERIES 2009-2010
The Beatitudes offer some of Jesus’s most basic and profound teachings on how we are to live as Christ followers. The implications of his words go to the very core of our hearts and desires, and set a dramatically different course for our lives than that which the world lays before us. This year, during chapel, we want to take time to think through these teachings of Christ and how they can impact high school students seeking to follow Christ.
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY – Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (NIV)
You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat. (The Message)
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. (New Living)
We want students to begin to see how to long for the things God wants for us. We will address the things we struggle with and long for-acceptance, addictions, and even the things the world offers. As we refocus during “Spiritual Emphasis Week,” we want students to carefully consider how our longing for God is essential to our relationship with God. We want students to begin to understand how God fills us richly when we seek Him and allow him to “fill our lives.”
Chapel Speakers for Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness:
January 22 – All school worship/second semester introduction – Mike Hurn, Chaplain for the Chicago Bears
January 26 – (Introduction) – Eric Bowling, Bible department faculty, Wheaton Academy
January 29 – Jim Holtrop, Wheaton Academy
February 2 – Scott Nichols, Pastor Crossroads Community Church
February 5 – Junior Class Chapel
February 8 – 11 – Spiritual Life Week – Speaker Margaret Feinberg
More information about Margaret can be found at www.margaretfeinberg.com, and we invite you to attend the special Artist Series event on February 12th featuring Margaret Feinberg – for information about this special event go to www.wheatonacademy.org/artist_series.html
February 12 - Debrief
FEBRUARY/MARCH – Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (NIV)
You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. (The Message)
As we celebrate the month preceding Easter and Christ’s victory over death, we want to address the idea of suffering and disappointment. We want students to consider why there is suffering and how Christ is the answer to our struggles, disappointments and tragedies. We want students to understand the hope and comfort that we have in and through Christ even in the midst of deep pain and suffering. We also want to consider the possibilities we have to participate in healing and restoration through the pain and suffering we have experienced.
Chapel Speakers for Blessed are those who mourn:
February 16 – (Introduction) – Quinn Cruz, Spanish Department faculty, Wheaton Academy
February 19 – Cultural Awareness Chapel – History Department
February 23 – Cultural Awareness Chapel - Kairos, Wheaton Academy International Students
March 2 – Ben Wilson, Science Department Faculty, Wheaton Academy
March 9 – Jon Nielson, Holy Trinity Church
March 12 – Barb Aulie, Wheaton Academy Parent
March 15/16 – Andy Crouch, noted author of Culture Makers
March 19 – Josh Riebock, noted speaker and author of My Generation - we invite you to attend the special Artist Series event on March 19 featuring Josh Riebock– for information about this special event go to www.wheatonacademy.org/artist_series.html
Special Chapels in March
March 23 – Phil Vischer – noted speaker, Wheaton Academy parent, for more information on Phil Vischer, you can go to www.philvischer.com
March 26 – Worship team chapel
APRIL – Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (NIV)
You're blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. (The Message)
As we consider the topic of sex, dating and relationships, we want students to focus on the foundation of purity in all aspects of their lives. We hope that students will begin to understand that our obedience gives us the opportunity to experience and see God at a deeper level, and brings richness to our relationships with those around us.
Chapel Speakers for Blessed are the Pure in Heart:
April 6 and April 9 – Josh Burick, History Department faculty, Wheaton Academy
April 13 – Rene Padilla, President of Tearfund, noted author and speaker, founder of Kairos Foundation
April 16 and 20 – Kenlee Valleskey, Fine Arts Department Faculty and Matt Browning, English Department Faculty, Wheaton Academy
April 27 – Grandparents day - Dr. Gene Frost, Head of School Wheaton Academy
April 30 – Freshmen Class Chapel
May 4 - Debrief
MAY – Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. (NIV)
You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom. (The Message)
As we conclude the year, and students prepare for summer, missions trips, opportunities to interact with non-Christian friends and family, we want to encourage students to stay faithful in obedience to Christ. This month will give us the opportunity to highlight those who face difficulties because of their commitment to Christ, as well as to equip students as they prepare to face the potential pressure and challenges of being away from the Wheaton Academy community for the summer.
Chapel Speakers for Blessed are those who are persecuted:
May 7 – Dr. Robert Moffit, noted speaker and author
May 11 – Matt Browning, English Department Faculty, Wheaton Academy
May 14 – Sophomore Class Chapel
May 18 – Project Lead Chapel
May 21 - Debrief
Special End of the Year Chapels
May 25 – Senior Goodbye Chapel
May 28 – Last Chapel of the Year