2023 Commencement Program

Prelude Ode to a Chapter Maryssa Duncan (b. 2001) Wind Symphony Chester Jenkins, DMA Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands *Processional Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elgar Wind Symphony *Invocation Robert Wynalda, Jr. Chairman, Cedarville University Board of Trustees Welcome Address Thomas Mach, PhD Vice President for Academics Scripture Reading Matthew 28:19–20 Kim Ahlgrim, MS Director of The Cove Commencement Address Thomas White, PhD President Presentation of Class Gift Kezia Augustine Class President Acceptance of Gift Thomas White, PhD Class Song Firm Foundation Tim Craig, Noelle Norman, Christian Yarnish Worship Leaders Presentation of Candidates Thomas Mach, PhD **Conferral of Degrees Thomas White, PhD Presentation of Awards Thomas White, PhD *Alma Mater The Spirit of This Place Chambers/Bethel Lyle Anderson, PhD Senior Professor of Music Director Let the spirit of this hallowed place Be kindled from above, And the joy of serving Christ our Lord Increase in Christian love. O, Cedarville, your call fulfill And to our God be true! Then we who truly seek His will And come to you May learn to shine for Him in all we do. *Benediction Paul H. Dixon, DD, LLD., EdD Chancellor Recessional Fanfare and Flourishes James Curnow (b. 1943) Wind Symphony Postlude Please remain in place until the academic procession has left the building. *Congregation standing **Please hold your displays of support until all degrees have been conferred. Class Officers Kezia Augustine President Zach Forehand Vice President Justin Schlatmann Chaplain Allie Schluckebier Women's Ministry Leader Marshals For the Faculty Adam C. Hershey Ian T. Joel For the Students Mary Jo Johnson Willem G. Vandermeij Mace Bearer 10 a.m. Jeff Shortt, PhD Professor of Electrical Engineering 2 p.m. Robert Parr, PhD Senior Professor of Sociology Readers Andrew Harris, PhD Associate Professor of Communication Susan Troth, MM Assistant Professor of Worship Convocation Convocation Firm Foundation Verse 1 Christ is my firm foundation The rock on which I stand When everything around me is shaken I've never been more glad That I put my faith in Jesus 'Cause He's never let me down He's faithful through generations So why would He fail now Chorus 1 He won't He won't Verse 2 I've still got joy in chaos I've got peace that makes no sense So I won't be going under I'm not held by my own strength 'Cause I've built my life on Jesus He's never let me down He's faithful in every season So why would He fail now Chorus 2 He won't He won’t He won't fail He won't fail Bridge Rain came and wind blew But my house was built on You I'm safe with You I'm going to make it through Yeah I'm going to make it through 'Cause I'm standing strong on You Yeah I'm going to make it through ‘Cause my house is built on you Chorus 3 He won't He won't He won't fail He won't fail No, He won't © Maverick City Publishing 2022 CCLI Song #7188203

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