Today I went to a student-initiated Bible Study before school. It reminded me how blessed I am to go to a school full of students who really want to be studying the Bible and spreading it to other students. That's why Number 5 on the list is Chapel.
Twice a week, our whole school meets for a chapel. Some of them can be awkward, or just straight-up weird, but the cool thing is that most of them are student-led. While we have the oppurtunity to hear from esteemed speakers from across the country, but we also have the oppurtunity to hear testimonies and experiences from our own peers. I've been able to speak in chapel twice, and it's a really good experience to have as a student academically and with my friends. It really builds community in the school and I think chapels bring a super unique unity to our school. I'm so thankful that my school provides that opportunity for us.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Thankfulness- Part 4
Today we did this kind of awkward thing at school. Instead of having a chapel with all of the students, we had individual chapels for the seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshman. I don't think I was the only one who was dreading it. I could feel the beginnings of a migraine stirring in the depths of my brain, and I just wanted to hang out with friends, not really pay attention. But that chapel was awesome. At the end we did this kinda cheesy thing where we wrote encouraging notes to people. But it wasn't cheesy (surprisingly). This was genuine and actually really cool. I got a note from someone who I haven't said two words to since freshman year that was really just genuinely encouraging. It ended with "You are loved unconditionally Katie. Always remember that". It made my day so much better, especially because I knew he meant it. Not in the creepy, crush type way.. Just that the senior class at my school loves each other. We're a community. Which is why number 4 on my thankful list is Community.
The community at my school is unlike any other community I've ever been a part of. My school is small, just over 600. My class is the smallest, at about 115. Things get a little cramped sometimes, but our class just cares about each other. It's obvious. We all know each other and we're comfortable (mostly) with each other. Coming together this year to lead our school has really grown us as individuals and as a community. It's super hard to explain, but all I know is that I'm so thankful for it. It's incredible, and all I can say is that I hope whatever college I choose will have something at least similar to this. It's a really unique experience to be in fellowship with probably 100 other believers (yes I realize that they aren't all Christians) that are my own age, going through the same academic and emotional processes that I am. I'm so grateful.
The community at my school is unlike any other community I've ever been a part of. My school is small, just over 600. My class is the smallest, at about 115. Things get a little cramped sometimes, but our class just cares about each other. It's obvious. We all know each other and we're comfortable (mostly) with each other. Coming together this year to lead our school has really grown us as individuals and as a community. It's super hard to explain, but all I know is that I'm so thankful for it. It's incredible, and all I can say is that I hope whatever college I choose will have something at least similar to this. It's a really unique experience to be in fellowship with probably 100 other believers (yes I realize that they aren't all Christians) that are my own age, going through the same academic and emotional processes that I am. I'm so grateful.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Thankfulness
Today, I was thinking about Thanksgiving, and how excited I am for all the food. But I realized that I honestly have so many things to be thankful for. Everyone I know has a ton of reasons to be thankful, but it's hard to name them.
So I challenged myself.
I'm going to post something I'm thankful for every day until Thanksgiving (November 24), starting today. It's only twenty. I have way more than that. I think we all do.
This means today is my 'pilot' post! Another awkward first post! yayy!
PS- This list isn't cryptic. There's no order or secret meaning, I'm really not that clever. I'm just thankful.
#1- School
I am so incredibly thankful for my school. It's where I spend the majority of my time, and I honestly wouldn't have in any other way. I realize that I'm really priveleged to be going to a private Christian high school, and it's an incredible experience. This school helped me learn to battle depression, and they even gave me the opportunity to spread awareness about it through a Chapel. I've spoken in Chapel one other time, which is honestly just a good thing to learn how to do. Public speaking is one thing in front of a class of 15 or 20, it's an entirely different thing in front of 650 of your peers. We have completely unique events, like homecoming week (which has basically nothing to do with a dance- gasp!), service projects, a fine arts WEEK this year (which I am SO excited about), and an award-winning theatre program. It makes me kinda sad that I'm realizing everything that's so amazing at this school now that I'll be leaving in less than a year, but I have that time to cherish it, and make the most of it. Without my school, I'm convinced that my life would be completely different, and I am so grateful for the person high school has shaped me into through a community of awesome teachers, peers, and fellow Christians. I honestly don't want to brag- private school ends up with quite the bill after 4 years- but if I'm thankful for anything, it's my school and all of the opportunities it's given me.
So I challenged myself.
I'm going to post something I'm thankful for every day until Thanksgiving (November 24), starting today. It's only twenty. I have way more than that. I think we all do.
This means today is my 'pilot' post! Another awkward first post! yayy!
PS- This list isn't cryptic. There's no order or secret meaning, I'm really not that clever. I'm just thankful.
#1- School
I am so incredibly thankful for my school. It's where I spend the majority of my time, and I honestly wouldn't have in any other way. I realize that I'm really priveleged to be going to a private Christian high school, and it's an incredible experience. This school helped me learn to battle depression, and they even gave me the opportunity to spread awareness about it through a Chapel. I've spoken in Chapel one other time, which is honestly just a good thing to learn how to do. Public speaking is one thing in front of a class of 15 or 20, it's an entirely different thing in front of 650 of your peers. We have completely unique events, like homecoming week (which has basically nothing to do with a dance- gasp!), service projects, a fine arts WEEK this year (which I am SO excited about), and an award-winning theatre program. It makes me kinda sad that I'm realizing everything that's so amazing at this school now that I'll be leaving in less than a year, but I have that time to cherish it, and make the most of it. Without my school, I'm convinced that my life would be completely different, and I am so grateful for the person high school has shaped me into through a community of awesome teachers, peers, and fellow Christians. I honestly don't want to brag- private school ends up with quite the bill after 4 years- but if I'm thankful for anything, it's my school and all of the opportunities it's given me.
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