STUDENT WORSHIP
Every Wednesday our students, faculty, and staff gather for a time of worship and a message from God’s Word. Chapels are held for preschool, lower school, middle school, and high school – each with grade-level appropriate speakers, messages, and music. Speakers include members of our own staff, as well as guest pastors, missionaries, and Bible teachers. Music is provided by our own chapel band students, faculty, and guest musicians.
Parents are encouraged and welcome to be a part of any of our chapel services. The times and speakers are listed below. Our only request is you please sit in the balcony, as our students fill the main floor. Preschool parents are welcome to join us starting in September to get younger students accustomed to chapels and chapel etiquette. Chapels are held in the locations below unless a change is noted.
PRESCHOOL CHAPEL: 9:00-9:30 a.m. | Sewell Cottage
LOWER SCHOOL CHAPEL: 9:00-9:30 a.m. | Murray Arts Center, Kristi Lynn Theatre
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAPEL: 10:45-11:25 a.m. | Murray Arts Center, Kristi Lynn Theatre
HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL: 12:00 to 12:40 p.m. | Murray Arts Center, Kristi Lynn Theatre
UPCOMING CHAPELS
Remember, parents and guests may attend chapels on Wednesdays. See above for specific times. The schedule below is subject to change.
MAC = Murray Arts Center LS / MS / HS = Middle School
CB = Chapel Band SE = Spiritual Emphasis Day
January:
| LOWER SCHOOL | MIDDLE SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Location | Speaker | Music | Speaker | Music | Speaker | Music |
| 1 | NO CHAPEL | ||||||
| 8 | MAC | Deborah Davis | Sarah Cole | Steve Kyle | MS Students | Steve Kyle | Chapel Band |
| 15 | MAC | Lindy Jones | Sydney Chambley | David Doyle | Chapel Band | David Doyle | Chapel Band |
| 22 | MAC | Penny Harrison | Sarah Cole | Paul Montaperto | Chapel Band | Jason Beard | Chapel Band |
| 29 | MAC | Steve Kyle | Sarah Cole | Matt Russell | Chapel Band | Matt Russell | Chapel Band |
February:
| LOWER SCHOOL | MIDDLE SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Location | Speaker | Music | Speaker | Music | Speaker | Music |
| 5 | MAC | LLS/Pennies for Patients | Sarah Cole | Chapel Band | Preston Moore | Chapel Band | |
| 12 | MAC | Sarah Cole | Sarah Cole | Chapel Band | Louise McKee | Chapel Band | |
| 19 | MAC | Deborah Davis | Sarah Cole | Derek McCloud | Chapel Band | PromRED | Chapel Band |
| 26 | MAC | Preschool: "Love" | Sarah Cole | MS Students | Chapel Band | ||
March:
| LOWER SCHOOL | MIDDLE SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Location | Speaker | Music | Speaker | Music | Speaker | Music |
| 4 | MAC | Mark Lee | Sarah Cole | Mark Lee | Mark Lee | Chapel Band | |
| 11 | GYM | Dana Gray/Kathleen Pratt | Sarah Cole | Patrick Campbell | Patrick Campbell | Chapel Band | |
| 18 | MAC | Deborah Davis | Sarah Cole | No MS Chapel | Chapel Band | Chapel Band | |
| 25 | MAC | K/1 Easter Program | Sarah Cole | Choose Your Chapel | Chapel Band | ||
WHAT ALUMNI SAY:
“Seeing Christianity in action through my interactions with the MPCS faculty was what really taught me how to walk in truth and carry out my purpose of expanding God’s kingdom, honoring God in my real life. As I was navigating my faith, my teachers supported and guided me, while praying for protection and blessings over my life constantly. Every day, I feel so blessed to have the foundational knowledge of the Bible that I have, because I know how to study and interpret the Bible on my own. Mount Paran also fully equipped me to be able to defend my faith to anyone at any time, while remaining kind and tolerant to others’ diverse beliefs.”
-B. Underwood '18
In the News:
- Night of Worship - March 26
- High School Spiritual Emphasis - March 27
- Family Serve Day - April 24
SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS DAYS
Special time is set aside throughout the year for our students to focus on God and their relationship with Him. Middle school has a spiritual emphasis day each fall and spring. The day is held off campus to give students specific God-focused time. High school has a spiritual emphasis week each spring that helps to remind all of us that God is the priority. The day is always brought to a close with a time of prayer and reflection, where students and staff huddle together in small groups, pouring their hearts to God and each other.
