Joe will be introduced by Audra Christophel.

By exploring Luke 8:40ff and the reality that the woman who touched Jesus edge of his cloak fully believed that he was the Messiah, Michele will explain the prayer shawl fringe and explore a salvation that is not just pie in the sky nor just doing justice in the world and working for peace. Because she believes that he can not only save her soul or only heal her body but the whole package: social, physical, spiritual, etc.

Michele will help us realize the importance of understanding the biblical Jesus in order to curb the temptation to shape Jesus into our own cultural identity. She will explore the Ceasarea Phillip story in Matthew 16 and share part of her own faith journey. The twist of Matthew 16 is that Jesus believes in Simon and the others, motley crew that they were.

Poets Maurice Guevara and Brenda Cárdenas share their poetry and launch Hispanic Heritage Month.

Speakers will be Phil Vander Ploeg (from Downtown 808) and Morgan Kraybill (GC senior).Chapel will be followed by a cookie reception in Schrock Plaza and a time to mingle with local pastors.

Members of Campus Ministries introduces the special theme for 2008-09, centered on Sensing Gods Hope, Claiming Gods Hope. Come out for a time of worship, singing, and connecting with the Goshen College community.

The annual Opening Convocation will be held in Sauder Hall in the Music Center this year. The entire campus community is warmly invited to this special event to launch the school year.

This is our final chapel service of the school year. It will be led by students in the Preparation for Inquiry Program class. These students will be spending their summers in various ministry, service, and camp opportunities. They will be blessing us off to our respective summer plans, as well as a farewell to those graduating. EDITORS NOTE: This service includes moments of silence, it is not a problem with the recording.