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Chapel is not church
Although the campus may look empty on Sundays, not everyone is out the door for church. Some students mistakenly think that because chapel is required three days a week, church is not necessary. Students should regularly attend a church for a variety of reasons:
Life is more than writing papers and passing finals. Keeping an accurate perspective of life while in school can be difficult and attending a church that has vision will help. Participating in a church with vision places the focus on the goal of furthering God's kingdom.
Fellowship involves accountability and gaining wisdom from those who have experienced the ups and downs of life. Sometimes our peers' counsel isn't the best advice. Talk to an older believer at church, or get involved in an accountability group.
Share knowledge with those who are younger, and take an active interest in their lives by spending quality time with them. Spending time with youth groups encourages younger Christians in the church.
For students interested in full-time ministry, consistently attending the same church throughout college is an excellent way to establish connections and relationships that will continue to grow after Multnomah.
Multnomah is not a church; it is an academic institution. Although chapel offers moving times of worship and speakers who proclaim God's word, chapel lacks the fundamental qualities of a church. Faithful church attendance and involvement will bless you and others.
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