Elementary Chapel
At NRCA, we envision our weekly Elementary Chapel gatherings as meaningful opportunities for students to worship through song, hear updates on global and local mission efforts, and learn from faithful local pastors. More than an event, Chapel is designed to spark ongoing conversations—continuing in the classroom with teachers and among peers.
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We also believe that parents are the primary spiritual influencers in their children's lives. That’s why we’re committed to partnering with you by providing thoughtful “Chapel Conversation” questions to help you engage with your child at home. These prompts are designed to open space for reflection, dialogue, and spiritual growth as a family.
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In Colossians 2:7, Paul writes: “Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
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Our hope is that these conversations will help cultivate deep roots in God’s truth and strengthen your child’s faith—leading to lives marked by gratitude and purpose. May these moments draw you and your student closer to each other and to the heart of Christ
Rooted Rhythms Chapel Questions
Our first chapel series of the year flows from our schoolwide theme — “Be Transformed” — drawn from Romans 12:2 which states, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Our goal is for our elementary students to understand how to be transformed by Jesus and what that will look like practically in the life of a Christian.
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To communicate these truths, we will explain transformation by considering the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) demonstrated in the life and ministry of Jesus. For our first chapel, we’ll share from Romans 12:2 and then explore stories about Jesus from the Gospels over the next nine chapels.
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For the rest of the year, several Elementary Chapel series will align with our Middle School and High School Chapel themes. Our hope is that families with children of different ages will be able to discuss the same ideas and stories together from all chapels that week.
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Following our Thanksgiving chapel and Thanksgiving break, we will consider the idea of “overlooked” people in the Christmas story. To start the new year, we will hear testimonies from several of our elementary teachers, especially how God has “transformed” their lives through a relationship with Jesus.
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As a new feature this year, our High School Student Leadership Academy will lead two chapels in February, followed by an Easter series considering the “Footsteps of Jesus” in the days leading up to His crucifixion and resurrection. To close out the year, we will discuss relationships with parents, friends, and God, along with a closing series on the Prodigal Son.
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Above, you will find a document with questions corresponding to each week's message. We will also send these questions out in separate emails at the beginning of each chapel series throughout the year. We encourage you to engage your students in conversations on what they are learning in chapel.
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