The
stories
Besides learning about God and the scriptures, wing
chapel also allows students to get to know each other on a more personal level.
Here’s where Wing Chapel at Patrick Henry College really shows its worth.
Sermons, on the whole, generally revolve around a
message from the pulpit to a congregation and there is very little interaction
between individual congregation on a one-on-one level. But in the setting of
wing-chapel, interactions are a whole lot more personal and give students a
space to share on an individual level.
In freshmen wings, new students are encouraged to
share their testimonies. Revelations 12:11 puts great emphasis on the power of
stories in the Christian life. It reads:
“For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown
down—he who accuses them day and night before our God. They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb andby the word of their testimony.”
These stories are more than just encouragement.
Students can learn more about each other and experiences in college during
these meetings. While upperclassmen benefit from hearing from the stories of
freshmen, the lower classes can always count on the two-or three years in
college from Seniors. It’s not much of a gap, but a lot of change happens at
college. Wing chapel is always a good way to find advice and support at Patrick
Henry College.
Behind
the purpose
Patrick Henry College is built on three ideas. One
of them is academic rigor, another is fidelity to the spirit of the American founding.
The third is an unwavering dedication to a Biblical worldview. Those aren’t
just suggestions or guidelines—they are the core of what Patrick Henry College
is all about. In that light, wing chapel is one of the most important part of
the mission of Patrick Henry College and encourages its students to continue
living out that mission—even long after college.
Leo
Briceno is currently studying Political Journalism at Patrick Henry College; a
classical Christian liberal arts college in Purcellville, Virginia. Leo has
grown up in Norther Virginia and after graduation, plans to stay in the area to
work in the news industry in Washington D.C.
