Graduation

How many I have sat through? How many kids have I seen walk across the stage? My favorite event of the school year is graduation. I enjoy watching each high school graduate walk across the stage with new dreams and aspirations that they have set, as they are about to become young adults. I reflect on what they were like as elementary students, the most important rules that were taught; while in the lunch room learn how to properly “wolf down’ your food in 15 minutes and then go run around on the playground for 15 minutes before coming back into your classroom to do math. Or in the halls always walking on the right side next to the wall so others can pass by also. Never run with a pencil in your hand. It takes two hands to properly open a milk carton (I’m still learning that one). Even with all the basics that were taught they had support along the way from caring adults who guided, encouraged and corrected them along the way.

Today I would like to challenge the high school graduates from Central. Stay close to God and build a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ. Always go to church. Support each other. Encourage each other. Be involved in the work of leading others to the cross. When you have difficulties seek the right answers, it’s found in God’s Word. Pray always, in the good times and in the rough days ahead. Never stop loving.

I commend you for your academic dedication and preparation. My prayer for you is to take what God has given you and be the very best servant possible in the next phase of your life.

Remember the Central Family will always be here to support you and love you as you walk with Jesus each day.

May God richly bless you!