OCS Chapel

OCS Chapel Program – OCS chapel is the heartbeat that moves the spiritual lifeblood of our school community. It exists for the purpose of corporate worship to reaffirm our commitment to God and each other. Chapel serves to teach and remind us that we are here to glorify God in truth, unity, inspiration, and encouragement.

OCS CHAPEL MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of OCS chapel is to provide a worship experience which cultivates interdenominational unity, inspiration, encouragement and truth.

Interdenominational Unity:
At the core of the Gospel of Christ is redemption. This quality --- “making right” --- will compel our worship experiences to build strong relationships in the student body and staff. This harmony is created when we recognize and respect the differences of the many denominations represented at OCS, and pursue the fundamental issues that we affirm as Christians.
… for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:12-13

Inspiration:
Inspiration comes in many forms. We recognize that people are inspired in many different ways. Inspiration is stimulating the emotions to feel, it also provokes the mind to think. We are to be transformed as children of God by the renewing of our mind (Romans 12:2). Therefore the chapel program must not shrink from an obligation to inspire with content and spiritual substance. “...love the Lord God with all your heart, with all your soul and all your mind.” Deut. 6:5

Encouragement:
Ideally the OCS chapel program encourages and fosters the glory of Jesus Christ. It is not enough to encourage the individual student toward self fulfillment and personal gratification. Biblical encouragement is based on authenticity, freedom, and greater love for God and others.

In a personal sense the OCS chapel program can present a Biblical message of refreshment.
How does God comfort a person?
       Promises (His Word)
       Prayer
       Worship
       Communion
       Solitude
       Fellowship

Truth:
“Sanctify them in truth: thy word is truth.” John 17:17
Bible classes tend to be intellectual with academic accountability. The chapel program will strive to create a more relaxing, “softer” approach to feeding the soul and nourishing the spirit. The chapel program will pursue discipleship and equipping areas not done in the classroom.