Well, another year has passed and another Texas Baptist College graduation has gone by. I keep telling my students that I started college in 1983 and haven't got to leave!
Things were purposefully changed for graduation this year:
- the ceremony was held in the Elaine Howie dining hall - totally transformed for the evening
- the ceremony was its own, not a part of the regular Wednesday night Bible study
- teens and adults only, R.S.V.P.
- each graduate was given an opportunity to address the audience
Because of the difference of the setting and protocol, the chorale wanted to put a lot of extra effort into the music to help set the atmosphere. It was not a regular church service and was treated more formally, but we didn't want for the service to be "stuffy" or uncomfortable. The music program began at 6:30 p.m.
- string trio - Mrs. Lyons, Miss Jordan, and Miss Fernan - they did a tremendous job playing for 30 minutes
- TBC Chorale chose three songs with the theme of "Jesus"
- "Jesus, the One and Only"
- "Jesus it the Joy of My Salvation"
- "O, I Want to Know You More"
- Pastor's sermon - "You Are Short One Hour" (Mt. 26:40) was applicable to ALL who attended
When your songs are about Jesus you can never go wrong! Praise the Lord, hearts were uplifted and blessed. I want our graduates to keep those songs in their hearts and memories!
I always feel very hopeful for each of the graduates, especially when I see them walk down the aisle during the processional. As I watched them throughout the evening with their friends and family and saw the sparkle in their eyes - I have more than hope, I have confidence that they have a good start for success in their Christian lives!
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