2022 Graduation Magazine

Page 72 CLASS OF 2022 LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.COM MAY / JUNE 2022 Dalrymple said Christians should approach their lives with confidence and joy. Not a single thread is wasted in the tapestry because God will make use of it. Dalrymple ended by saying the story God gives you to tell will be a good story. After the message, McCormick said it was a privilege to confer degrees and awards to the class of 2022. Acting Undergraduate Academic Dean Dr. Brian Messner said those with a grade point average of 3.5-3.69 were graduating Cum laude. Those with a GPA of 3.7-3.89 were graduating Magna cum laude. Those with a GPA of 3.9-4.0 were graduating Summa cum laude. Dr. McCormick handed out degrees to each student individually. As graduates crossed the stage, Messner shared each student’s plans and any special honors or awards. Some have jobs lined up, while others are still seeking positions or planning to continue their education. The morning’s benediction was given by Mikala Love who thanked God for each graduate and asked God to be with them in their various pursuits furthering the kingdom. She thanked God for their willingness to love others. At the afternoon ceremony, Graduate and Seminary degrees were handed out by Dr. Peter Verkruyse, Interim Vice President of Academics and Dr. Barney Wells, Graduate and Seminary Academic Dean. In continuing a long-time tradition, each seminary graduate was presented with a towel to “to wash the feet of the world,” reminding them of their call to serve The other graduate students received a bookmark that says, “Live your mission,” reminding them to live their mission in the world. Doctor of Ministry graduates were given a basin that represents and complements the symbolism behind the Seminary’s towel presentation. LCU is “a Christian higher education community whose mission is to nurture and equip Christians with a Biblical worldview to serve and lead in the church and the world.” The graduates are challenged to go out and fulfill this mission. Even as the school is restructuring, the mission will stay the same. [Angela Reiners]