9/30/09: Service is Worship

Sometimes we make excuses for not praying, like for example, "I don't know what to say", but Mr. King reminded us today in chapel that Jesus was the one who taught us how to pray. After he announced the birthdays, we all participated in reciting the Lord's Prayer, something I believe we all need to be reminded of once in a while.

Mrs. Kathy Kennel showed us pictures of her family's time in Honduras. Extended service trips can be great experiences that involve both both positive and negative points. Mrs. Kennel told us of the fear for her family and herself. She made many sacrifices including her own independence. Her family didn't have a car, there were many cultural differences that were hard to adjust to, and she became homesick a few times. Though there were many difficulties, the reward was greater. She served God by teaching children in Honduras, an experience I'm sure she'll never forget. She also realized how special the student-teacher relationships are here at Christoper Dock. Service trips definitely have many benefits and are worth considering.

09/11/09: Approaching God in Prayer

September 11th is a date we all recognize, and it is a time to remember the victims, their families, and those who died protecting them during the Twin Towers bombing. As Natalia Derstine '11 opened in prayer today, she reminded us of today's importance, and also the powerful meaning of prayer.

"Lord, listen to your children praying.
Lord, send your spirit in this place.
Lord, listen to your children praying.
Send us love, send us power, send us grace."

"The promise of prayer is a heart that matches His."

Leah Moore '10 spoke on our purpose in prayer, and how we should approach God. I believe that God appreciates our honesty more than anything else, and that we should "tell God how it is." Finally, after a time of guided prayer, the Lord's Prayer was read together as a school.