Camp Day Chapel
Chapel takes place in the Campus Center Greeting Hall where 21 camps are represented on campus today to let students know about service and work opportunities.
“Wycliffe Bible Translators” – Nard Pugyao
Nard Pugyao traces the hand of God on his life through the work of Bible translation, even before his birth. Nard was a feisty 7-year-old in 1956 when Wycliffe Bible translator Dick Roe arrived in his mountain village of Dibagat in the Philippines. Nard watched Dick learn his Isnag language and begin to translate the....
“Who do you say that I am? Healer.” – Lana Miller
Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?”. This compelling and relevant question is being offered by campus ministries this year. Undergraduate Campus Pastor Lana Miller preaches on this text walking us all into consider our response to Jesus asking Who do you say that I am? Lana Miller serves as Undergraduate Campus Pastor.....
“Kid’s Club: Jesus in the neighborhood?” – Seth Crissman
Several EMU students have gotten involved with Kid’s Club, a ministry of sharing God’s love in the neighborhood led by Seth & Theresa Crissman, currently through Virginia Mennonite Missions. Come find out what’s up in the neighborhood and consider joining the fun!
MLK, Jr. Celebration Service – “Make This Day Count” – Rev. Derrick Parson
Join the celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through praise and worship featuring the Reverend Derrick Parson and the Eastern Mennonite University Gospel Choir. ——- Reverend Derrick Parson is presently the Pastor of Providence United Methodist Church in Richmond, Virginia. He is a full Elder in the United Methodist....
Opening Convocation: “For Just Such a Time as This” – President Loren Swartzendruber
President Loren Swartzendruber addresses the campus community for his final Opening Convocation service on the theme: For Just Such a Time as This. Chapel includes a time of prayerful sending for the Cross-Cultural Seminar groups departing for the Middle East and Guatemala-Cuba. Scripture: Esther 4:12-14 (The Message): When Hathach told Mordecai what Esther had said,....
Cross-cultural Chapel: China 2015
Students from the China cross-cultural seminar share experiences and reflections from their recent learning adventure. Chapel closes with a video slideshow
Christmas Chapel: “Who is this stranger here in our midst?” – Ken J. Nafziger & Heidi Winters Vogel
Hear special music, congregational singing, Scripture and readings featuring the EMU Chamber Singers and students from the theater program coordinated by Ken J. Nafziger, Professor of Music & Heidi Winters Vogel, Professor of Theater. Chapel opens with the annual advent greeting video. “Who is this stranger in our midst?” comes from the song, Helpless and....
“Remain on Route” – Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Howard
Another Dialogue on Race and Diversity chapel with the theme Remain on Route inspired by Luke 9:51-56 presented by Rev. Dr. Gregory Howard. The Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Howard is a native of Lancaster, Virginia and currently resides in Williamsburg, Virginia. He is married to the former Margaret Edmond and is the proud father of two daughters, Destiny and....
“Let the Tree Talk” – Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Howard
Reverend Doctor Gregory M. Howard speaks in Chapel Gathering at Eastern Mennonite Seminary as part of a “Dialogue on Race and Diversity” in collaboration with EMU Multicultural Services and Campus Ministries. Reverend Doctor Howard, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church East End in Newport News, Virginia speaks from Exodus 3:1-10 on, “Let the tree talk.”