Graduation Update

Julie's graduation last night went very well, and God was certainly glorified by the program. The high school choir commenced the night by singing Beethoven's Hallelujah, after which two of the graduates spoke. While Sharon Seiter encouraged the Seniors to proceed into the world to be lights for Christ, Kevin Hanse exhorted his classmates to persevere to

the end - through every circumstance. Following the speeches, the Senior Ensemble sung "Still" by Reuben Morgan, which was a beautiful reminder to be still in the hand of God, knowing that He is in control.
Finally, it was time to present the diplomas. Since it is a home school graduation, each of the parents come up on stage and present the diploma to the child, while short biographies are read about the student and seven pictures of them are shown in the background on the powerpoint screens. Directly
after the presentation of the diplomas, our dad gave a brief devotional on the importance, pleasure, and necessity of Knowing the Lord.
Concluding the musical aspect of the evening,

Choral, a select music ensemble, sang two very moving selections: "How Great Thou Art" and the "Irish Blessing." Then, to the great pleasure of the graduates, Mr. Forstrom, the

emcee, presented the Class of '09, and as the room erupted into cheers, the graduates turned their tassels - and were high schoolers no more.