By Karrie Meyers – Highlands Ranch, Colorado … “Rooted in Christ, We Will Not Be Shaken,” is the spiritual theme for Mile High Academy this academic year.
Chosen by the student association, the theme was inspired by Psalm 16:8, “I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me.”
“I love that the student association picked this theme. It’s been a year of uncertainty that has shaken many of us. When we stop and remember that we are rooted in Christ and not our circumstances, we can live from the strength, grace and love of our unchangeable and unshakable God,” Rebecca Berg, MHA chaplain and upper school teacher said.
Brooke Henry, senior and MHA student association president added, “I’m excited about this theme because it ties so well to the challenges, we’ve all had to face this year. Focusing on the fact that we won’t be shaken if we are rooted in Christ is really reassuring during this time of uncertainty.”
In the first chapel service of the year held outside on the soccer field, the theme was revealed. The graphic on canvas, painted by the student association, featured a large tree with roots. Students were invited to dip their hands in different paint colors and use their hand prints as the leaves of the tree.
The large canvas picture was stretched and hung across the wall of the upper school to serve as a reminder for students to remain connected with Christ.
Along with the message of the theme, the song “We Will Not Be Shaken” by Building 429 will be used at weekly chapels, morning meetings and events throughout the year to highlight the overall spiritual message.
–Karrie Myers is Mile High Academy’s communication assistant; photos supplied
