Exams are complete, assignments are submitted, and graduation is on the horizon. But first, students and staff will gather for two days of Spring Bible Conference. The public is welcome at any of the sessions with speakers Dr. John King and Dr. Keith Wiebe, Jr.
Info: https://abc.edu/news-and-events/events/bible-conference/
With today's Senior Class Program complete, the next stop is graduation! Congratulations to Luke, Travis, Ali, Samantha, and the entire Class of 2019.
Commencement is open to the public: Saturday, May 4, 10:00 AM in Anderson Hall. It will also be available for streaming via Facebook Live.
Congratulations to those who graduated with Highest Honors: Hannah Palelis, Spencer Smith, Ali Whitworth, Kalee Andrews, and Madelyn Meece.
High Honors: Abigail Anderson, Megan Appell, Sarah Denk, Matthew Eddy, James Estell, Rebekah Estell, Katherine Gullion, Timothy Hock, Jansen Lorch, Luke Stevens.
Honors: Michaela Kirkland, Wesley Rinehart.
These graduates were recognized with special awards.
Kalee Andrews: Valedictorian Award, Theology Award
Dillon Denk: Pastoral Award
Jansen Lorch: Danville Bible Baptist Church Missions Award, Delta Epsilon Chi Honor Society
Ali Whitworth: Valedictorian Award
Abigail Anderson: Delta Epsilon Chi Honor Society
Spencer Smith received the 2019 President's Award for exemplifying the servant theme of Appalachian Bible College. Spencer is a Bible/Theology and Youth & Family Ministry double-major from Mont Alto, Pennsylvania.
Professor Emeritus Dr. Joseph Pinter shared a wisdom-packed commencement address with graduates on Saturday. If you missed the live stream, watch Dr. Pinter's address, "'Where Are You Going?' (Insights from Proverbs)," here: https://www.facebook.com/appalachianbible/videos/1440079406134018/ (beginning at 38:00)
What's better than graduating from ABC? Doing it alongside your brother. Congratulations to these three sets of siblings!
In churches, Christian schools, and even a nursing home, Jubilate has ministered through music in seven states. Today their handbells are a featured attraction at the Ark Encounter, and tomorrow their final two concerts are in Greenup, KY and Huntington, WV. Info: abc.edu/gospelheralds
Dr. John Rinehart, Dean of Graduate Studies, oversees a growing Master of Arts in Ministry program. Two men graduated with the M.A. this month, and about fifteen students are taking the Exegesis of Romans module with Dr. Daniel Davey this week. Learn more about this flexible program: abc.edu/graduate
Register by June 1 for a discounted price on ABC Ladies Auxiliary's event for women and teens, including 4 sessions, workshops, meals, and a banquet:
https://abc.edu/ladies-auxiliary/events.php
Our Alpine Adventures and Retreats are in full swing, but a few dates remain open for adventure-seekers! alpineministries.com
One ABC senior is serving a missions internship in Brazil. As she gains experience by teaching English and Bible classes in churches and schools, pray that God will guide and use her. #ABCsummermissions
