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Rev. Edward Scott of Allen Chapel AME in Staunton speaks on MLK Day 2022<\/p><\/div>\n
Special focus on area pastors<\/strong><\/p>\n Paul Leaman<\/a>, head of school, will invite pastors of the 53 churches from which EMS has students to speak in chapels at least two times a month. He hopes to hear pastors share about their church community and include \u201cstories that help students understand the value and blessing of being part of a church family.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Pastors who would like to speak in Chapel or Gathering this year, are invited to complete este formulario<\/a>. Other friends, alumni, community members who would like to offer to speak in chapel may email chapel@easternmennonite.org<\/a> or gathering@easternmennonite.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n About 10 high school students serve on the Chapel Planning Committee, meeting monthly over lunch to share feedback, ideas and take on planning assignments. The students work with staff advisors Andrea Wenger<\/a> y Debbie Katz<\/a> to issue invitations, introduce speakers, write thank you cards, and take part in student-led chapels.<\/p>\n As COVID restrictions began to lift in the 2021-22 school year, students worked with Jared Stutzman, music teacher and choral director, to plan and help lead music chapels. The students were happy for the return to making and appreciating music together after the COVID hiatus, and asked for more of those in the coming year.<\/p>\n