"I like chapel because it's a chance for me to take a break in the middle of the week and focus solely on God. I love being able to be surrounded by fellow believers and worship God while I'm at school. Chapel also opens up faith conversations that may not normally be had."
- Katie DeWitt
Chapel Attendance
We believe that chapel is a vital component to spiritual growth and the HLGU experience. Its purpose is to develop the whole person by providing a shared sense of community through worship, spiritual encouragement, and educational enrichment. Chapel consists of student-led worship and features distinguished speakers and guests who will offer challenging and engaging messages, designed to foster a positive atmosphere of spiritual life on campus. Chapel begins at 11 a.m. every Wednesday in the Parker theater, located in the Roland Fine Arts Center.
For more information on chapel or attendance requirements, please see the HLGU Student Handbook. Students seeking exemption from chapel may fill out a Chapel Exemption Form.
Chapel Schedule
Below is the current schedule. Audio files will be posted as they become available.
Chapel begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Parker Theatre located in the Roland Fine Arts Center.
Date | Speaker | Audio Download |
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Aug 23, 2023 |
CONVOCATION CHAPEL Dr. Robert J. Matz President Hannibal-LaGrange University |
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Aug 30, 2023 |
Mark Albee Pastor Edgewood Baptist Church Edgewood, MO |
Listen |
Sept 6, 2023 |
Jason Zellmer Director Send Network MO NAMB |
Listen |
Sept 13-14, 2023 |
CARROLL MISSIONS WEEK Dr. Gordon Fort VP Overseas Operations, IMB |
Listen (Wednesday)
Listen (Thursday) |
Sept 20, 2023 |
Dr. John King Pastor Concord Baptist Jefferson City, MO |
Listen |
Sept 27, 2023 |
Rodrick Sweet Director JCCC Prison Program Hannibal-LaGrange University |
Listen |
Oct 4, 2023 |
David Beutell Young Adult Minister Madison Park Christian Church |
Listen |
Oct 11, 2023 |
Mark Anderson Pastor Lynwood Baptist Cape Girardeau, MO |
Listen |
Oct 18, 2023 |
No Chapel - Fall Break |
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Oct 25, 2023 |
Andrew Kovar Pastor Clover Road Church Hannibal, MO |
Listen |
Nov 1, 2023 |
Mariano Sarabia Student Pastor First Baptist Church O'Fallon, MO |
Listen |
Nov 8, 2023 |
Dr. Phil Bray Lead Pastor First Baptist Church Macon, MO |
Listen |
Nov 15, 2023 |
Dr. Wes Fowler Executive Director Elect Missouri Baptist Convention |
Listen |
Nov 22, 2023 |
No Chapel - THANKSGIVING BREAK | |
Nov 29, 2023 | HANGING OF THE GREEN HLGU Music Department |
Listen |
Dec 6, 2023 | No Chapel - FINAL EXAMS | |
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Spring 2023 Semester | ||
Jan 18, 2023 |
Dr. Robert Matz President Hannibal-LaGrange University |
Listen |
Jan 25, 2023 |
Anthony Schindler Senior Pastor Immanuel Baptist Church Hannibal, MO |
Listen |
Feb 1, 2023 |
Dr. Joe Thrower Senior Pastor Prince Avenue Baptist Church Hannibal, MO |
Listen |
Feb 8, 2023 |
Dr. Justin Perry Pastor First Baptist Church Viburnum, MO |
Listen |
Feb 15, 2023 |
Dr. Robert Bergen Distinguished Professor Emeritus Hannibal-LaGrange University |
Listen |
Feb 22-23, 2023 |
SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS WEEK Shane Pruitt Next Gen Director North American Mission Board |
Listen (Night of Worship) Listen (Thursday) |
Mar 1, 2023 |
Clayton Hentzel Lead Pastor The Crossing Hannibal, MO |
Listen |
Mar 8, 2023 |
No Chapel - Midterms |
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Mar 15, 2023 |
No Chapel - Spring Break |
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Mar 22, 2023 |
Jeff Anderson Senior Pastor Calvary Baptist Church Hannibal, MO |
Listen |
Mar 29, 2023 |
Dr. Jon Nelson Pastor Soma Bible Church Jefferson City, MO |
Listen |
Apr 5, 2023 |
Chris Williams Senior Pastor Fellowship Church Greenwood, MO |
Listen |
Apr 12, 2023 |
Joe Garner Registrar and Faculty Member Hannibal-LaGrange University |
Listen |
Apr 19, 2023 |
Dr. Dan Born Pastor Believer's Church Hannibal, MO |
Listen |
Apr 26, 2023 |
Chris Stoner HLGU Christian Studies Senior |
Listen |
May 3, 2023 |
No Chapel - Last Week of Semester |