March 3, 2026
Prince Chapel – a Meaningful Opportunity for Spiritual Growth
Written by Prince junior Camden Spires
Prince Chapel is a time set aside every Thursday for students to take a break from their normal day-to-day work and worship together through music, prayer, and the preaching of God’s Word.
Dr. Nick Wilbur, Director of Campus Life and high school Bible teacher, shares, “Chapel really is meant as an opportunity for students to set their work aside for a few minutes and simply focus on God. It also gives our students the opportunity to lead in worship. Sometimes that is through our praise band leading us, or students giving their testimony. Either way, we want to use this opportunity to help God’s Spirit move amongst our student body and draw them nearer to Him.”
Lower School Chapel begins with student-led pledges to the American and Christian flags and the Bible. Worship is led by Prince lower school music teacher Mr. Will Marlow and fifth graders who engage the student body by incorporating fun motions for the kids to follow along with. Teaching is most often led by Pastor Cody Timmerman, and one of the most unique and special activities is the offering, which is collected in a globe cut in half, representative of global missions. The offering gives students a chance to practice giving with generous hearts to those all over the world. At the end of the school year, the offering is donated to a mission organization.
Middle School Chapel takes place in the high school loft and includes worship led by middle school teacher Mr. Carlton Kell. This year, middle schoolers have heard God’s word in many ways, including preaching from middle school Bible teacher and chaplain Dr. Clark Daniel. Along with his devotions, middle schoolers have also heard from high school student panels where they have discussed relationships with friends and the Lord.
High School Chapel is a special time for high school students to gather in prayer, worship, and hear God’s word. This year, seniors Aidan Campbell and John Rhett Foster have been leading games at the beginning of Chapel to give their fellow students some lighthearted fun before diving into the Word of God. This year, high school chapels have included guest speakers, student and teacher panels, community member interviews, and thoughtful sermons from our Pastor Jace Thomas.
Overall, Chapel is an important part of Prince discipleship as it gives every grade level a chance to hear God’s word and participate in serving Him in a variety of ways. Colossians 3:16 (ESV) says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Chapel is an amazing opportunity for Prince students to experience the truth of this passage.