On Saturday, November 21, we held a special event to recognize the commitment and accomplishments of our students. Fifteen students had completed one or more courses, since the BEC opened the first week of August. Eleven were able to attend the recognition, and three brought guests.
Students started arriving (early!) at a little after 10:00, and most had arrived by 10:30, for refreshments and conversation. Many of the students have gotten to know one another and have built relationships. Norm Fadelle kicked off the program right on time at 10:45, and the first order of business was to recognize the completers. There was a slide for each completer, showing a picture and listing the courses they had finished. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor (one of the students!) we were able to give each completer a copy of Understanding the Bible by A.D. Norris to commemorate their accomplishment.
After a warm round of applause for all the completers, Paul Zilmer gave a Bible talk entitled "Well done, good and faithful servant". We shared the wonderful offer of entering into the joy of our Lord, and read from the Scriptures what that joy will entail.
After the talk, we set up tables and had lunch together, provided by several of the sisters in the ecclesia. There was excellent discussion over lunch. Afterwards, several of the students signed up for the next round of classes. During the busy holiday period, we will have a few one-session classes so people can stay engaged. We also invited them to join our regular Tuesday evening study, which will continue through the holidays. We've also published the schedule of Winter Term classes, which will begin in January.
Many thanks to all those who contributed to a great day together! Special thanks to Deb, Dana, Nisa, Jennifer, and Jen for providing the lunch!
Here are a few pictures. Hope to have more pix to post soon.
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So amazing!!!
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