Chapel

"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

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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
Aug 23, 2023
CONVOCATION CHAPEL
Dr. Robert J. Matz
President
Hannibal-LaGrange University
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
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
 
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
Mar 15, 2023
No Chapel - Spring Break
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