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Spiritual Atmosphere
Spiritual Activites
| Sunday & Monday |
Dorm Worship |
07:15 PM - 07:30 PM |
| Tuesday |
Joint Worship |
07:15 PM - 07:30 PM |
| Wednesday & Thursday |
Dorm Worship |
07:15 PM - 07:30 PM |
| Friday |
Evening Vespers |
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM |
| Sabbath |
Sabbath School |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Divine Worship |
11:00 AM - 12:15 NN |
| Prayer Warriors |
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM |
| Evening Vespers |
06:15 PM - 06:30 PM |
| Prayer Warriors |
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM |
| AY Activities |
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
Spiritual Life
A fundamental reason for the existence of Maxwell Adventist Academy is the goal of aiding students in personal spiritual growth. Ultimately, personal spirituality is a matter of individual decision and the Holy Spirit?s leading. It cannot be created by rules and regulations. There are, however, certain activities that can help to create an atmosphere on campus conducive to spiritual growth.
Expectations of All Students
Maxwell has the following expectations for all students.
- Students will not be involved in deriding or belittling others for their convictions. An attitude of respect for the beliefs and convictions of others ? even in cases where one's own feelings or beliefs differ ? is an important element in creating a positive atmosphere.
- A reverent atmosphere will be observed in all religious meetings, and especially in services held in the dormitory chapels and the church. Talking and other activities which divert others from a spiritual focus will be consistently avoided.
- Profanity and vulgarity will be avoided in all communication whether written or spoken, in public and in private.
- The Sabbath is God?s time for man to meet with Him in an atmosphere free from distractions. To facilitate this M.A.A. gives primary attention to worship, rest, Christian fellowship, and service from Friday sundown until Saturday sundown. During these hours students will refrain from secular activities including secular entertainment, music and games, shopping, sports, school studies, and similar activities.
Personal Decisions
In addition to these general expectations, students who desire a close personal relationship with the Lord are encouraged to involve themselves in pursuits which are important in fostering spiritual growth. Such pursuits include:
- Setting aside a regular time for personal devotions. This is believed to be very important for a growing relationship with God. A consistent, daily pattern of personal Bible study and prayer will do more than any other single activity to bring one close to God.
- Actively participating from the heart in public worship through singing, prayer, and other personal involvement. Such participation has a unique role in lifting one?s heart to God.
- Sharing in an experience of close personal fellowship with other Christians. This brings strength and encouragement in one?s spiritual journey. Participating in organized small group Bible studies, getting together informally in dormitory rooms for spiritual discussion and prayer, and spontaneous spiritual interactions with fellow students and faculty members all lead to an experience of growth in Christ.
- Actively involving oneself in service to others. This takes one?s mind away from self and provides opportunity to cooperate with God in meeting genuine human needs. Organized opportunities are provided, especially on Sabbath afternoons, in which students may share God?s love with others. An attitude of selfless service can also be put into practice every day in a multitude of personal ways.
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