Eastern Mennonite Seminary Dean Michael King reflects on Daniel 4:9-18 and the significance of the dreams we dream when we’re asleep. Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.
Chapel Gathering in the Seminary
“God Works Here” – Nicholas Detweiler-Stoddard
Eastern Mennonite Seminary students Nicholas Detweiler-Stoddard and Isaac Harper plan and lead worship for Chapel Gathering in the Seminary. Nicholas preaches from the Old Testament book of Job, proclaiming that “God Works Here.” Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.
“Today salvation has come to this house” – Dr. Bruno Dyck
Dr. Bruno Dyck speaks in Chapel Gathering in the Seminary, drawing from Luke 19:1-11 Bruno Dyck, ’82, holds a PhD in business from the University of Alberta and is a professor at the University of Manitoba. Dyck will present on a book he is writing, “Luke on Management.” His research looks at the role of… Read more »
It’s Time to Jump – Mama Brenda Matthews
Mama Brenda Matthews, Undergraduate Spiritual Life Week speaker, addresses Chapel Gathering in the Seminary. Brenda is an ordained pastor, social activist and poet pregnant with purpose. She seeks to plant seeds of change in the hearts of those who have fallen through the cracks. Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary… Read more »
“An Iowa Boy Teaching and Learning in Ethiopia” – Brian Gumm
Brian Gumm, dual-degree Master’s student (CJP and EMS), shares reflections from his time teaching and learning in Ethiopia this past summer with his family. Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.
Seminary Spiritual Life Week: Opening to Presence
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” Speakers: John and Sandy Dresher-Lehman John has a bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling and masters of social work from Virginia Commonweath. He worked with addictions and trauma work for 15 years. Since 2003 he has been working in private practice, with a focus on trauma… Read more »
Seminary Spiritual Life Week: Deepening into Silence
“The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it” Speakers: John and Sandy Dresher-Lehman John has a bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling and masters of social work from Virginia Commonweath. He worked with addictions and trauma work for 15 years. Since 2003 he has been working in private practice, with a… Read more »
Seminary Spiritual Life Week: Born of Words
“The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone” Speakers: John and Sandy Dresher-Lehman John has a bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling and masters of social work from Virginia Commonweath. He worked with addictions and trauma work for 15 years. Since 2003 he has been working in private… Read more »
Moving in the Mediterranean
Chapel Gathering in the Seminary features storytelling and reflections by EMS BLESS students who spent 2 weeks sailing the Mediterranean and studying the ministry and writings of the apostle Paul last May. The BLESS (Biblical Lands Educational Seminars and Service) program is an innovative graduate-level, missional education program that combines experiential, cross-cultural learning in or… Read more »
‘Causing Trouble’–Laura Amstutz
Laura Amstutz, Seminary Admissions Assistant and Communications Coordinator, offers a Chapel Gathering address in the Seminary regarding how following Jesus should lead us to “cause trouble.”