Chapel Messages

Thursday 11/06/2026

Word of Thanks and Gratitude
Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa – Samoan Language Week,
Term 2 - Week 7 : 3rd -  5th of June 2026

Theme: “E afua mai mauga tetele manuia o le nu'u”
“From the high mountains are the blessings for the village”
Scriptures: Psalm 121 and Psalm 133

As we reflect on last week’s celebration of Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa – Samoan Language Week, we give thanks to God for a beautiful and meaningful week at Wesley College.

Our theme, “E afua mai mauga tetele manuia o le nu'u” –
“From the high mountains are the blessings for the village,” reminded us that our blessings come from strong foundations: our faith in God, our families, our culture, our language, and the unity of our community.

Grounded in Psalm 121, we were reminded to lift our eyes to the hills, knowing that our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Through Psalm 133, we were also reminded how good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity. This was truly seen throughout the week as our students, staff, and community came together to celebrate the richness of Samoan language, culture, identity, and faith.

We offer our sincere thanks to Rev Faleu Futi for opening our Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa by leading our Chapel Service in the Samoan language. We are grateful for his ministry, his presence, and the way he helped us begin the week with faith, thanksgiving, and cultural pride.

A special thank you goes to the students who led our Chapel Services. Thank you to Ahnyis, DJ, and Save for leading the Thursday Chapel Service, and to Glorianna, Katea, and Lisa for leading the Friday Chapel Service. Your courage, confidence, and willingness to serve helped make our chapel gatherings meaningful and memorable.

We also give a heartfelt thank you to all the students who had the courage to take pride in performing our Samoan traditional dances: Eric, Alex, Steward, Sharmua, Katea, Danielle, Lisa, Gloryanna, Ahnyis and Georgina.
Your performances were a beautiful expression of culture, identity, unity, and joy. You reminded us that language and culture are living treasures that continue to bless the whole village.

Last but not least, we express our deep gratitude to the teachers who worked faithfully behind the scenes, Miss Sa Tapaleao and Mrs Fiona Tapaleao. Thank you for your guidance, preparation, encouragement, and care for our students throughout the week. We also sincerely acknowledge the support of our Deputy Principal, Christine Pereira, whose encouragement and leadership helped make our Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa celebrations possible and meaningful for our Wesley College community.

As we continue our journey toward a New Horizon, may the blessings of Samoan Language Week continue to inspire us to honour our cultures, strengthen our unity, and become blessings to our families, our school, our churches, and our wider community. Thank you to our whole Wesley College family for celebrating and embracing our Samoan Language Week.

Fa’afetai tele lava mo le faatauaina o le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa.
May God continue to bless our Wesley College community.

Blessings  

Ieremia Amituana’i
Chaplain 

Wednesday 10/06/2026

Wednesday Chapel Liturgy

Theme: Purpose When the Way Feels Unclear

Core Scripture

Proverbs 16:9 “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

Supporting Scripture

Psalm 37:23–24 “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though they may stumble, they will not fall, for the Lord upholds them with his hand.”

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Brief Introduction

Good morning Wesley College.

This week our theme is Purpose. Today we reflect on purpose when the way ahead feels unclear.

Sometimes we know exactly what we want to do. We have plans, goals, hopes, and dreams. But there are also times when life feels uncertain. We may feel tired, disappointed, pressured, or unsure of the next step.

Proverbs 16:9 reminds us that we may plan our course, but it is the Lord who establishes our steps. This is a comforting word for us today. God does not abandon us when the way is unclear. God gently guides us, steadies us, and helps us take one faithful step at a time.

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Responsive Call to Worship

Leader: When our plans are clear and our hearts are confident,
All: Lord, establish our steps.

Leader: When our path feels uncertain and we do not know the way,
All: Lord, guide us with Your peace.

Leader: When we stumble, struggle, or feel discouraged, All: Lord, uphold us with Your hand.

Leader: As one Wesley College family, students, teachers, and support staff,
All: Help us walk with purpose, faith, and hope. Amen.

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Opening Prayer

Loving God, Thank You for walking with us through every part of life. Thank You that we do not need to have everything figured out before we come to You.

Today, we bring You our plans, our worries, our hopes, and our questions. Guide the hearts of our students. Strengthen our teachers. Encourage our support staff. Help us to trust that even when the way is unclear, You are still establishing our steps.

May this Chapel time remind us that our purpose is held safely in Your hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Hymn: And Can it be

Scripture: Proverb 16: 1 – 9

Supporting Scripture

Psalm 37:23–24 “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though they may stumble, they will not fall, for the Lord upholds them with his hand.”

Reflection

Purpose When the Way Feels Unclear

Proverbs 16:9 says, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

This scripture reminds us that it is good to plan. It is good to have goals. It is good to dream about the future. But it also reminds us that our lives are not carried by our plans alone. Our lives are carried by the faithfulness of God.

There are times when our plans do not happen the way we expected. A student may plan to do well in an assessment but struggle with confidence. A teacher may plan a lesson carefully, but the day brings unexpected challenges. A support staff member may plan the day’s work, but new needs and pressures arise.

In those moments, God is still present. God does not only work when everything is smooth. God also works in the quiet, uncertain, and difficult places.

Psalm 37:23–24 says, “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though they may stumble, they will not fall, for the Lord upholds them with his hand.”

This is a pastoral promise for us. It does not say we will never stumble. It says that when we stumble, God will uphold us. That means our purpose is not destroyed by one mistake, one hard day, one disappointment, or one setback.

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Illustration: A Parent Holding a Child’s Hand

Think of a young child learning to walk across a busy road or uneven ground. The child may not understand every danger. They may feel nervous, distracted, or unsure. But when a loving parent or caregiver holds their hand, the child is steadied.

The parent does not always carry the child. Sometimes the child still has to take the step. But the child is not walking alone.

That is how God guides us. God may not always remove every challenge, but God holds us, steadies us, and helps us walk forward. We may plan our course, but the Lord establishes our steps.

Purpose is not always about knowing the whole journey. Sometimes purpose is simply trusting God enough to take the next step.

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Application

For students, there may be times when school feels hard, friendships feel complicated, or the future feels uncertain. Remember this: your purpose is not cancelled by struggle. God is still guiding you. Take the next right step: come to class, ask for help, speak respectfully, try again, and do not give up on yourself.

For teachers, there may be days when the work feels heavy and the needs of students feel many. Your purpose is not only in completing tasks, but in the steady care, patience, and encouragement you offer. Even one kind word can help establish a student’s next step.

For support staff, your work often carries the school quietly. You help create safety, order, welcome, and care. Even when your service is unseen, it is deeply meaningful. God uses faithful steps to bless the whole community.

For all of us, when the way feels unclear, we do not need to rush in fear. We can pause, pray, breathe, and ask: Lord, what is the next faithful step You want me to take today?

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Closing Prayer

God of guidance and grace, Thank You that You know the plans in our hearts and the steps before us.

When we feel confident, keep us humble. When we feel uncertain, give us peace. When we stumble, uphold us with Your hand. When we are tired, renew our strength.

Bless our students with courage and hope. Bless our teachers with wisdom and patience. Bless our support staff with strength and encouragement.

Establish our steps today, and help us walk with purpose, faith, and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Blessing

May the Lord guide your heart, steady your steps, uphold you when you stumble, and lead you forward with purpose and peace. Amen.

Ieremia Amituana’i
Chaplain  

Tuesday 09/06/2026

Tuesday Chapel

Theme: Purpose in Our Choices

Brief Introduction

Good morning Wesley College. Yesterday we remembered that purpose begins with God. Today we focus on purpose in our choices. Every choice we make is a step. Some steps lead us closer to who God calls us to be; other steps can pull us away. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us that we may plan our course, but the Lord establishes our steps.

Responsive Call to Worship

Leader: God gives us wisdom to choose what is right.
All: Lord, guide our choices.

Leader: God gives us courage to walk the right path.
All: Lord, establish our steps.

Leader: When we are tempted to follow the crowd,
All: Help us stand with truth and respect.

Leader: When we face decisions today,
All: Help us choose with purpose. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Gracious God, Thank you for the gift of choice. Help us to choose words that build others up, actions that bring peace, and attitudes that reflect Your love. Guide the choices of our students, teachers, and support staff today. May every step we take help us grow into people of purpose. Amen.

Reflection

Purpose is not only about the future. Purpose is also about the small choices we make today.

A student’s purpose is shaped by small choices: whether to attend class, whether to listen, whether to speak respectfully, whether to try again after failure. A teacher’s purpose is shaped by choices too: patience, encouragement, preparation, fairness, and care. Support staff also live out purpose through daily choices of service, kindness, and responsibility.

Proverbs 16:9 reminds us that we may plan our course, but the Lord establishes our steps. God does not only care about the big moments. God cares about the daily steps that shape who we become.

Illustration: Footprints

Imagine walking across wet sand. Every step leaves a footprint. Some footprints are clear. Some are messy. Some are deep. In the same way, our choices leave marks on others.

A kind word can leave a footprint of encouragement. A disrespectful word can leave a footprint of hurt. A helpful action can leave a footprint of hope. A careless action can leave a footprint of regret.

Purpose means thinking before we step.

Application

For students, your choices today matter. Choosing to listen, learn, respect your teachers, and encourage your friends is part of walking with purpose.

For teachers, your daily choices to keep believing in students, even when it is difficult, can establish steps of hope in their lives.

For support staff, every act of service helps create a safe and welcoming place for learning.

Today’s challenge is simple: Before you act, ask yourself: Is this step leading me toward God’s purpose?

Closing Prayer

Lord God, Guide our choices today. Help us to leave footprints of kindness, respect, patience, and courage. Establish our steps so that our lives may bless others and honour You. Amen.

Ieremia Amituana’i
Chaplain  

Monday 08/06/2026

Monday Chapel

Theme: Purpose Begins with God

Brief Introduction

Good morning Wesley College. This week our Chapel theme is Purpose. Purpose is more than having goals or making plans. Purpose begins with God. We may have dreams in our hearts, plans for school, sport, family, friendships, and our future, but Proverbs 16:9 reminds us that while we plan our course, the Lord establishes our steps. This means we are invited to trust God as we
walk into each day.

Responsive Call to Worship

Leader: We come before God, who gives meaning to our lives.
All: Lord, guide our hearts and our steps.

Leader: We bring our plans, hopes, and dreams to God.
All: Lord, establish our steps.

Leader: When we are unsure of the way ahead,
All: Lord, lead us with wisdom and peace.

Leader: As Wesley College journeys toward a New Horizon,
All: Help us walk with purpose, faith, and courage. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Loving God,
Thank you for the gift of a new week. Thank you for the plans we carry in our hearts and the dreams we hope to fulfil. Teach us that our purpose is not only found in what we want, but in what You are shaping within us. Guide our students, teachers, and support staff today. Establish our steps so that we may walk with faith, humility, and love.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Hymn : And Can It Be

Bible Reading: Proverb 16 : 1 - 9

Reflection: Purpose begins with God

Proverbs 16:9 says, “In their hearts humans plan their
course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

This verse reminds us that planning is important, but
trusting God is even more important. We all make plans. Students plan to pass
assessments, make teams, build friendships, and prepare for the future.
Teachers plan lessons, guide learning, and support students. Support staff
plan, organise, maintain, and serve so that the school can run well.

But life does not always follow our plans. Sometimes we face
delays, disappointments, pressure, or unexpected changes. That is when we
remember that God is still at work. God does not always show us the whole road,
but He gives us the next step.

Illustration: A Journey with a Map

The School Timetable

A school timetable gives direction for the day. It tells us
where to go, what class comes next, and what we need to prepare for. Without a
timetable, the day can become confusing.

Our lives also need direction. We may have plans in our hearts — goals for learning, sport, music, leadership, family, and the future — but Proverbs 16:9 reminds us that God establishes our steps.

Just as a timetable helps students and staff move through
the school day with purpose, God helps guide our lives with wisdom and
direction.

Application

For students, purpose means turning up ready to learn
and taking each class seriously.

For teachers, purpose means preparing lessons that
help students grow in knowledge and character.

For support staff, purpose means knowing that your
organisation, care, and daily work help the whole school move well.

Application

Today, let us begin the week by asking:
Lord, what step do You want me to take today?

Closing Prayer

God of purpose,
Guide us through this day. When our plans are strong, keep us humble. When our plans change, keep us faithful. Establish our steps and help us walk in the way of love, wisdom, and service.
Amen.

Ieremia Amituana’i
Chaplain