Chapel, Prayer & Bible Study
All School Opportunities
- The Principal's Study (Daytime)
- Mom's Bible and Book Studies
- Perspectives Course Starting 01/09/19
- Father's Group
- Text to Pray
The Principal's Study (Daytime)
Why should your kids get to do all the learning?
Our students get exposure to challenging Biblical teaching on a daily basis. If you’ve ever wanted to delve deeper into the Bible the way your kids do, join CHCA Upper School Principal Dean Nicholas for an informative and thought-provoking look at the stories that shape our faith (and some you may never have heard before).
Dr. Nicholas spent eleven years teaching high school Christian Studies classes at CHCA before being named principal, and frequently teaches an
"Israel in the World"
Isreal in the World
honors class. His degrees tell you a bit about his background: a BA in theological studies and ancient languages, an MA in the Old Testament (both from Wheaton College) plus a master’s in Hebrew and a Ph. D. in the Bible and Ancient Near East (both from Hebrew Union College). This breadth of knowledge means Dr. Nicholas is able to share the historical context of events that happened long ago but still have meaning for our lives today. Plus, having taken multiple trips to Israel, he can add geographic texture and help us understand the culture.
Isreal in the World
Course Description
Questions? E-mail Dean.Nicholas@chca-oh.org
2018-2019 Dates:
When: Wednesdays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Dates are on the main website calendar and begin 01/30/19.
Location: Check in at the MSL High School Office then proceed to the Simpson Innovation Space (2nd floor, elevator available).
Lead by: Dean Nicholas, Ph.D, Upper School Principal
2018-2019 Topic:
This year we continue studying the Gospel of Matthew. 01/30/19 will be a recap through Chapter 14. The Principal’s Study is open to all parents (not just parents of Upper School students). Bring your Bible. Each study stands alone so join at any time as we explore God’s word!
The Gospel of Matthew is referred to as the "Jewish Gospel," it was written to early Jewish believers who followed Jesus, making the case that He was the long awaited Messiah. To build his case, Matthew reuses Old Testament passages in new ways. We will study the life of Jesus, the unique structure to Matthew’s telling in comparison to other Gospels, and in the end, be challenged as we consider again how Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament Scriptures.
Previous year's topics include:
- Western World Religions and Eastern World Religions
- Christian Thought and Spirituality (a survey of the junior Christian Studies course)
- Old and New Covenants (a survey of the freshmen Bible course that covers Genesis through Gospels)
- Minor Prophets
- Origins and the Bible: What does Scripture really say about Creation?
Mom's Bible and Book Studies
Winter 2019 Dates
What: 2 Corinthians - The city of ancient Corinth was much like our own modern-day cities: a melting pot of electrifying cultural experiences to be had, along with the myriad pitfalls of spiritual depravity. Still, Paul wrote to the church of God in Corinth. Meaning God’s church is meant to thrive in any city and every circumstance in which we find ourselves. Paul’s letter is as timely as ever.
Over 8 sessions, Kelly Minter will lead you through the Letter of 2 Corinthians, exploring the anchoring truths of bearing treasures in jars of clay, meeting Christ through a pressing thorn, opening wide your heart in the midst of hurtful relationships, and what it means to embrace the lost and lonely as ministers of the new covenant. Each of us has a message to proclaim and live by: Because of Jesus the old has gone, the new has come.
When: Thursdays from 8:35 - 10:05 a.m.
| Week 1: 01/31/19 | Week 5: 03/07/19 |
| Week 2: 02/07/19 | Week 6: 03/14/19 |
| Week 3: 02/21/19 | Week 7: 03/28/19 |
| Week 4: 02/28/19
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Week 8: 04/04/19
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Location: Contact blakelthompson@gmail.com
Lead by: Blake Thompson
Register for WINTER by:
- Email blakelthompson@gmail.com
Even if you can't make a few of the studies, we would still love you to journey with us. As mothers, things arise that are beyond our control and pre-existing commitments take precedence. This is a great way to connect to the wonderful group of families here at CHCA.Blake and Jana
3 cycles: Fall (8 weeks), Winter (8 weeks) and Spring (5 weeks)
Perspectives Course Starting 01/09/19
"Perspectives" Course
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11525 Snider Road; MSL Campus: Cafeteria
This winter CHCA invites anyone in our community to "Perspectives," a fifteen-week discipleship course designed around four vantage points or "perspectives:"
The Biblical and Historical sections reveal why our confidence is based on the historic fact of God's relentless work from the dawn of history until this day.
The Cultural and Strategic sections underscore that we are in the midst of a costly, but very "do-able" task, confirming the Biblical and Historical hope.
15 Challenging Topics < 15 World-Class Speakers > 15 Life-Changing Weeks
Early Bird pricing until 12/15/18
Wednesdays, 01/09/19 - 05/08/19 - First Night FREE
Father's Group
We welcome all fathers of current Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy students or alumni who strive to become better fathers, husbands, and leaders through fellowship, learning, support, and prayer.
We are committed to:
We send a weekly email with updates on meeting information, reading assignments and outreach events. To add your email to the address list or for additional information, contact chca.fathers@chca-oh.org.
We are committed to:
- Reaching fellow fathers, and supporting each other
- Praying for our wives/children/schools/each other
- Being Godly leaders in our home and community
- Turning our hearts towards Christ
- Being in the Word of God
- Fellowship over coffee
- Reciting the Fathers Oath
- Praying for our families, school, and each other
- Worshipping through singing with guitar accompaniment or CD
- Studying/Sharing/Learning how to be better husbands and fathers using a biblically-based book and associated study materials as a guide
- Planning Father-Child service events for widows in need
We send a weekly email with updates on meeting information, reading assignments and outreach events. To add your email to the address list or for additional information, contact chca.fathers@chca-oh.org.
North Campus Weekly Meeting
Fridays 6:03 - ≈7:00 a.m. in EBL Cafeteria
Contact:
Jeff Pyle (jeffreylpyle@gmail.com) or
Kent Wyant (Kent.Wyant@Halo.com)
Armleder Weekly Meeting
Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. in Board Room
Contact: Pastor Ennis F. Tait (pastortait@msn.com)
Text to Pray
Start your day with a Prayerful Word
The Text2Pray (T2P) initiative invites our CHCA community to receive a prayerful verse, blessing your morning routine and connecting you with hundreds of others also in prayer. Our PTF Spiritual life team sends the prayerful verse every Monday and Thursday morning that school is in session and is about 155 characters long. An example:
Father, in all our work and even in our play, please guide our actions so that Your light shines and causes others to give praise, thanks, and glory to You. Matthew 5:16
| Survey Opens | Survey Closes | Begin Receiving Text Messages |
|---|---|---|
| 09/20/18 | 09/27/18 | 10/04/18 |
| 01/03/19 | 01/11/19 | 01/17/19 |
*Opt in for SchoolMessenger: To receive these T2P messages you must opt-in to SchoolMessenger, giving the school permission to send you these messages. To Opt in, text Y to 68453 from your mobile number associated with your account. Click here to manage your notification preferences.
To Unsubscribe or update your phone/email: Contact Tammy.Rosenfeldt@chca-oh.org. As School Messenger is the distribution method for these messages, you can opt-out for T2P, but DO NOT reply “End” or you will no longer receive IMPORTANT or EMERGENCY messages from CHCA.
Prayer and Chapel Schedule by School
Early Learning Program & Lower School
We welcome parents and other guests to join us for chapel. Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in at the front desk.
Early Learning Program (PK2-PK4)
Preschool Worship:
Thursdays 8:40 - 9:20 a.m.
EBL Gym
Lower Elementary (Gr KPrep-3)
School Chapel Time:
Most Fridays 8:40 - 9:20 a.m.
EBL Gym
Volunteer Coordinator: Addie Fitzgerald
Upper Elementary (Gr 4-6)
School Chapel Time:
Wednesdays 8:45 - 9:20 a.m.
Founders' Campus Gym
Volunteer Coordinator: Jessica Snyder
Upper School
We welcome parents and other guests to join us for chapel. Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in at the front desk.
Upper School (Grades 7-8)
School Chapel Time:
Fridays 10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
Founders' Campus Gym
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
School Chapel Time:
Regular: Thursdays 10:14 - 11:12 a.m.
MSL Campus Lindner Theater
Limited parent seating in the very top rows of the theater.