Convocation Chapel 2012

The incoming freshmen march through a welcoming gauntlet formed by the sophomores and upperclassmen along the sidewalk leading into Saliba Chapel on August 28.

Erica Branch, First Baptist Church of Vidalia, leads faculty and students in worship by singing “I Know My Redeemer Lives.” Erica is a co-founder of Press on Ministries. In addition to being a worship leader, she is also a women’s ministry speaker.

“We might not know the answers, but we do know the One who does,” Dr. Tim Searcy said as part of his short message and testimony during the 2012 Convocation Chapel. (Photos by Lauren Stoops)

By Lauren Stoops

BPC Staff Writer

MOUNT VERNON— BPC began its 108th academic year on August 28 with its annual celebratory Convocation Chapel. This special chapel service celebrates and honors the new students who keep the school growing and thriving. It also serves to honor the faculty who teach, guide, and mentor each student during their academic career at BPC.

Outside, the freshmen were welcomed into the BPC family with cheers, clapping, and high-fives. Inside, a show of reverence was given as students silently rose to their feet to honor the faculty. Zeke Addison, Associate Professor of Art, served as this year’s Processional Marshall.

In place of one main message, Dr. Tim Searcy, Vice-President for Academic Services, Dr. Charlie Bass, Vice President of Student Services, and BPC President Dr. Mike Simoneaux each gave a brief testimony. Erica Branch, a member of First Baptist Church of Vidalia, sang “I Know My Redeemer Lives” as the chapel’s special music.

Dr. Jeff Audirsch gave the invocation, while Dr. Jerry Ray gave the benediction. Dr. David Wilson, Assistant Professor of Music, also led the congregation in “To God Be the Glory” before the students were dismissed.

Brewton-Parker College, once a high school and a two-year college, is proud to begin another academic year. Expect great things to happen during 2012-2013 at BPC.

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The mission of Brewton-Parker College, a Georgia Baptist college, is to develop the whole student through the application of Biblically-centered truth to a liberal arts curriculum in a community of shared Christian values.

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