SLEW Day 1: What is Worship?

As Mr. Hackman opened in prayer, he introduced our Spiritual Life Emphasis Week (SLEW) speaker, Jim Ostlund. Jim is currently a pastor at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, and will speaking on the topic of worship over the next five days.

What is worship?
Why do we need it?
When do you experience it?
Who is it for?
Where is it happening?
How do you worship?
How does it bring us closer to God?
How do we understand God?
Can we find joy in the joy of others?
What does our reflection look like?

09/13/09: Why do we Pray?

Continuing from last chapel, we were challenged with the question, "If God gave us free will, and so cannot interfere, why do we pray?" Why, also, should we take time for Bible study? As Mrs. Clemmer opened in prayer, she encouraged us to consider these questions.

Drew Kratz '13, Rachael Martin '10, and Mrs. Moyer also shared their personal reasons for Bible Study.

2 Timothy 3:14-17 (New International Version)
"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

Chad Clemens and Katie Martin are leading separate girls/guys Bible studies, starting on October 2nd, every Friday morning at 7:00. Everyone is more than welcome to attend! Donuts will be provided!