Graduates' Banquet

An annual tradition was observed this past Sunday night at Memorial. The fellowship hall was packed for the 2008 Graduates’ Banquet, a time of fellowship and celebrating the accomplishments of our high school and college graduates. The evening started, of course, with food. The delicious meal was prepared by the kitchen crew and church members who brought covered dishes and desserts.

After the meal was over, it was time to honor the graduates. Jared and Justin Day and Brittany Opperman provided special music, with the Days playing “In Christ Alone” and Brittany performing “Through The Years,” a song that she wrote for Adams County Christian Academy’s graduation.

Jeff Day was the speaker for the evening. He used his message to challenge the graduates and to thank those who played a role in making them who they are today. It was a “hands-on” message – the graduates had to work together to build something significant with tools and scraps of wood and metal they were given. The end result was a cross, the thing we should each build our lives upon.

The evening concluded with each graduate receiving a gift from the church and saying a few words about their future plans. It was a great evening of food, fellowship and celebration. Congratulations, Class of 2008!

Our Graduates:
Jared Day, Adams County Christian Academy
Justin Day, Liberty University
Erica Dick, Adams County Christian Academy
Christy Guise, Adams County Christian Academy
Alex Hare, Adams County Christian Academy
David Miller, Cumberland Perry VoTech, Upper Adams School District
Brittany Opperman, Adams County Christian Academy
Becky Slothour, Upper Adams School District