After the children light the candles and process the cross, I begin my time with them. One day last spring I asked the children what they were thankful for. Some of the responses were Mom and Dad, grandparents, brothers and sisters, and teachers. Some of them said Jesus is love, Jesus protects us, and Jesus blessed us with parents and teachers. When I have finished my time with the kids, we have additional music.
Music is a very important part of our chapel time.
Patty does a wonderful music ministry with our preschool, and I believe the children learn a lot from her music. The children are very good at participating and singing the songs she chooses to play. Before we leave chapel, the children put the candles out and process the cross back to its stand while Patty plays a hymn. I would like to thank the teachers for all that they do to help make chapel a special part of our program here at St. John's. We are blessed with many terrific children and teachers at our preschool.