What does it mean for the words in the Bible to be “God breathed”? Students began exploring the answer to that question during the first Thursday chapels of the school year on September 8. Elementary Principal Gail Alford and Upper School Principal Meg McHale spoke during the Elementary and Middle School/High School Chapels about the meaning of our 2022-2023 Spiritual Development Theme based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17. The theme verse was also to be presented at the Early Ed/K Chapel on Friday, September 9.
Both chapels opened with a time of praise and worship. Alford and McHale then talked to the students about the importance of knowing that the words in the Bible are God’s words that He communicated to different people over hundreds of years and told them what to write.
“God breathed out these words of scripture and those words are life-giving and teach and inspire us on how to live,” Alford said, as she raised up her Bible. She noted that all students will be expected to memorize the theme verse “so that it becomes imprinted on your heart.”
Upper School Principal McHale said that when students understand that the words in the Bible are the words of God and not the words of man, then they will know there is no greater source of truth, wisdom, and clarity. “It’s our prayer that as you spend time reading and studying the Bible that you will start looking at everything happening in your life in a different way — through the lens of the truth that is God’s Word.”
The Spiritual Development Theme and verse are being prominently displayed on posters and on bulletin boards throughout the school building and in classrooms. For the first time, high school students in August were given the opportunity to submit original logo designs to illustrate the theme verse. The designs of three students were chosen to be on display, along with two designs created by ACS staff member PJ Santos. The five different poster designs are on display throughout the main school building.
On the first day of school, faculty and staff wore T-shirts promoting the theme and students will soon be receiving class T-shirts with the theme to wear throughout the year.
Please pray with us that our students will grow closer in their relationship with God throughout this year as they encounter lessons and activities focused on the school theme.
Want to spread the inspiring Biblical message of our 2021 Spiritual Development Theme in our community? ACS is now offering a new T-shirt featuring our “Deeply Rooted: Fearless and Blessed” logo image for purchase for a limited time by parents and supporters of ACS. All proceeds will benefit the Parent-Teacher Fellowship.