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~LCOME
TO THE
COMMENCEMENT OF
THE CLASS OF
2005
Today is the celebration of the 109th
commencement of Cedarville University.
In 1887, five godly men were led to found
Cedarville College. They envisioned an
institution that would provide an outstanding
education to equip graduates to serve God.
Today their purpose lives on at Cedarville
University.
Our theme for this academic year has been
"Light in the Darkness." Throughout the year,
we have emphasized how we must let the light
of Christ's love shine through our lives to a
world that is so dark and desperately seeking
hope.
Lynne and I, along with our University family, congratulate the Class of 2005.
You stand tall on the shoulders of those who have gone before you. The University
family has been honored to walk these years of your journey with you. Our prayer
is that you always will be aware of God's guidance and provision as you walk into
the future He has prepared.
Our prayer for you is the same as the Apostle Paul prayed for the Philippians -
that they would be "children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved
generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word
of life" (Philippians 2: l 5- l 6a).
To all of the family and friends who are here to celebrate the commencement of
the Class of 2005, we welcome you
to
our ceremony. I trust that this will not only
be a time of celebration and joy for you, but also a time of reflection about your
own relationship with God and His love for you. The Scriptures say: "But God
demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died
for us" (Romans 5:8). The beautiful reality of God's love for us and His desire for
us to be His children is clearly communicated in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our
sins. We hope this is a reality in your life.
While today marks an end, it is also a beginning. We are blessed
to
have you here
today and trust you will leave changed.
William E. Brown, Ph.D.
President
Cedarville University