09/30/2026
Strength to Hold On. Strength to Let Go. Faith to Be Who God Created Us to Be.
Two special chapel services reminded our students that we can trust our Heavenly Father—His strength, His direction, and His purpose for our lives. ❤️
Pastor Zach began with a grip-strength challenge, bringing to life the story of Eleazar, whose hand clung to his sword even when he grew weary. Through 2 Samuel 23 and Nehemiah 4, students were encouraged to remain faithful to what God has called them to do, holding on to Jesus, His truth, and their convictions through adversity.
Through Peter’s step out of the boat, students also considered when God calls us to let go of control and follow Him. A wooden clothespin illustrated both lessons: it can hold on or release, with the spring making both possible... a picture of the Holy Spirit guiding and strengthening us. During prayer, students wrote on clothespins what they sensed God calling them to hold on to or let go of.
In elementary chapel, Mrs. Becky Jenkins from Temple Baptist Church shared Max Lucado’s "A Hat for Ivan". As Ivan tried to wear the different hats others chose for him, students learned that we don’t have to become everything others expect us to be. The One who created us knows us completely and has a purpose for our lives. We can look to His Word and trust His direction.
As we head into fall break, these messages give our families three meaningful questions to discuss:
✨ What is God calling you to hold on to?
✨ What is He calling you to let go of?
✨ Are you listening to Him as you discover who He created you to be?
Our Heavenly Father knows us, guides us, and gives us strength to follow Him.