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Spiritual Formation
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Weekly chapels and worship coupled with daily prayers and devotions contribute to Westminster's mission to prepare students to serve as ambassadors for Christ. Westminster's faculty, staff and administrators are fully committed to supporting students and families in their faith by providing an excellent, reformed Christian education.
John Bishop, Westminster's director of spiritual formation, oversees the development of elementary, middle and high school chapels where a wide-range of faculty and staff, students, and guests provide worship and bring age-appropriate Bible messages. Read the blog below to learn how this year's theme verse, Jeremiah 17:7, influences the weekly messages. High school students also kick-off every school year with a week-long spiritual retreat that takes place in the mountains of Jasper, Georgia known as Warrior Week. Middle school students also enjoy GR8 Escape, a three-day spiritual retreat that takes place during the first few weeks of the school year.
Elementary school chapels embody Westminster's mission of "preparing hearts." Students are encouraged to serve their communities through "noisy offerings" and hands-on advocacy. The theme verse comes to life through the book, "Wandering Through WorldWonder," chapel mascot, engaging skits, and lively worship.
John Bishop, Westminster's director of spiritual formation, oversees the development of elementary, middle and high school chapels where a wide-range of faculty and staff, students, and guests provide worship and bring age-appropriate Bible messages. Read the blog below to learn how this year's theme verse, Jeremiah 17:7, influences the weekly messages. High school students also kick-off every school year with a week-long spiritual retreat that takes place in the mountains of Jasper, Georgia known as Warrior Week. Middle school students also enjoy GR8 Escape, a three-day spiritual retreat that takes place during the first few weeks of the school year.
Elementary school chapels embody Westminster's mission of "preparing hearts." Students are encouraged to serve their communities through "noisy offerings" and hands-on advocacy. The theme verse comes to life through the book, "Wandering Through WorldWonder," chapel mascot, engaging skits, and lively worship.
John Bishop, Director of Spiritual Formation
"Westminster is committed to supporting students in their spiritual growth by engaging them in biblical teachings, walking with them through life's challenges and calling them to a higher standard of living for Christ."
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Whatever Is...
Finally, brothers and sisters, focus your thoughts on things that bring life! As you head into summer break, you’ll have more time on your hands. Don’t just let your mind wander aimlessly. Instead, take control of your thoughts and train them to obey your command.
When you find yourself wondering why your friends haven’t called, or you see that they had a party and you weren’t invited, don’t focus on the offense. Redirect your thoughts to the things you love about your friends and even consider sending them a message to let them know how much you appreciate them. When you start remembering frustrating events that happened to you this year, don’t let those thoughts drag you down. Instead, make a plan for how you can rise above them. Choose to focus on the things that empower you, not the things that defeat you.
For every negative thought or reason to feel cynical, there are a thousand reasons to give God praise. Remember, the way we choose to think has a powerful impact on the way we experience life. The Apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Let that be your guide this summer.
This summer, take time to rest, reflect, and grow. Fill your mind with thoughts that uplift, that honor God, and that bring life to your soul. I pray that you are blessed this summer, and that you return refreshed, renewed, and ready for another great year.
We will miss you and can’t wait to have you back in August
Westminster Christian School, located in Palmetto Bay, Florida, is a private, college-preparatory school for children from preschool through twelfth grade.