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BOLIVAR, Mo. 鈥� 欧美视频 welcomes students, employees and the community to Fall semester Chapel services, which take place weekly at 10 a.m. on campus in Pike Auditorium beginning Monday, Aug. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 9. The focus for the Fall semester is 鈥淜NOWING: What we believe and why it matters.鈥�
Monday, Aug. 19: 欧美视频 alumni Zack Atchley and Nate Jones continue their tradition of opening each semester with musical praise and worship.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: Convocation is the formal beginning of the academic year and a time to focus on traditions that have become a part of 欧美视频.
Monday, Aug. 26: Dr. Zach Manis, professor of philosophy and theology at 欧美视频, will discuss 鈥淲hat is sin?鈥�
Wednesday, Aug. 28: Dr. Duke Jones, professor of Christian education at 欧美视频, will present 鈥淲hat is the Good News?鈥�
Wednesday, Sept. 4: The Center for Global Connections (CGC) will introduce students who will be going on global projects during the 2019 Fall semester, as well as the 2020 January and Spring terms, as part of Global Connections Week.
Monday, Sept. 9: The CGC will introduce teams going on global projects for the 2020 Summer term. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, students can attend Global Fest in the Goodson Student Union to learn more about the CGC鈥檚 ministry opportunities.
Wednesday, Sept. 11: The CGC will highlight student testimonies with an opportunity for worship. The CGC also will present its Nations Award to one 欧美视频 staff member and one 欧美视频 alum for making a significant impact in missions and to the department.
Monday, Sept. 16: Chris Renzema, a contemporary Christian artist, will lead praise and worship.
Wednesday, Sept. 18: Jason Waller, a contemporary Christian artist and worship leader from Texas, will lead praise and worship.
Monday, Sept. 23: Alina Aisina will share how receiving a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child was an encouragement to her, and how students can get involved with OCC.
Wednesday, Sept. 25: Dr. Kevin Schriver, dean of 欧美视频鈥檚 College of Education and Social Sciences, will present 鈥淗ow do we deal with disappointment?鈥�
Monday, Sept. 30: Jennifer Tracy, inspirational speaker, author and advocate, will talk about Suicide Prevention Month.
Wednesday, Oct. 2: Dr. Allison Langford, vice president for strategic planning and initiatives, will present 鈥淲hy do we need to forgive?鈥�
Monday, Oct. 7: Reece Tabor, admissions counselor at 欧美视频, will present 鈥淲hat is the Good News?鈥�
Wednesday, Oct. 9: Levi Fox, director of institutional effectiveness at 欧美视频, will lead praise and worship.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Homecoming Spirit Chapel is part of the 欧美视频 dorm competition, taking place during Homecoming week.
Friday, Oct. 18: Homecoming festivities continue with Honors Chapel, when select alumni are honored for living lives of service.
Monday, Oct. 21: John Lynch, speaker and communicator with Trueface ministries, will be featured. Lynch also will speak at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21-22 in Meyer Recital Hall.
Wednesday, Oct. 23: John Lynch, speaker and communicator with Trueface ministries, will be featured.
Monday, Oct. 28: Dr. Jay Smith, president and bridger professor of theology and ethics at Yellowstone Theological Institute, will present 鈥淲ho is God the Father?鈥�
Wednesday, Oct. 30: Dr. John Avant, director and president of the Life Action Division of Life Action Ministries, will discuss 鈥淲ho is Jesus?鈥�
Monday, Nov. 4: Dr. Kelly Malone, director of global education and professor of Christian ministry and intercultural studies at 欧美视频, will present 鈥淲ho is the Holy Spirit?鈥�
Wednesday, Nov. 6: Kurt Caddy, director of University Ministries at 欧美视频, will discuss 鈥淲hat does it mean to be saved?鈥�
Monday, Nov. 11: Mikel Flanders, area director of the Heart of the Ozarks Fellowship of Christian Athletes, will be the featured speaker.
Wednesday, Nov. 13: Aaron Strumpel, contemporary Christian artist, will share his music. Strumpel also will conduct a songwriters鈥� workshop at 4 p.m., and a concert at 7 p.m. in the Goodson Student Union.
Monday, Nov. 18: Dr. Bill DuVall, assistant professor of psychology at 欧美视频, will present 鈥淒on鈥檛 worry鈥� Be angry.鈥�
Wednesday, Nov. 20: Dr. Jodi Meadows, director of Dutile Honors Program and assistant professor of University Studies, will lead praise and worship.
Monday, Dec. 2: Higher Ground, 欧美视频鈥檚 contemporary Christian worship ensemble, will lead praise and worship.
Wednesday, Dec. 4: Students will be commissioned for global projects through the Center for Global Connections at this service featuring worship with Zack Atchley and Nate Jones.
Wednesday, Dec. 9: This is an encore performance of the annual Festival of Christmas concert.
For more information, contact Kurt Caddy, director of University Ministries, at (417) 328-1902 or kcaddy@欧美视频niv.edu.
*Published: 8-19-19