Welcome To A Christian

Welcome to Friendship Christian School’s graduation ceremony of 2019.

This is a very important time of our lives, so I would like to start by thanking the people who have helped us reach this point. Firstly, I would like to thank my parents for being willing to make many sacrifices to allow me to attend such a wonderful school. It is because of their sacrifice and love that I have been able to receive a complete and well-rounded education that will help me have a successful future. Secondly, I would like to the the amazing teachers who have spent years preparing us for our future. You have such a hard job, and we rarely thank you for it, but thank you for pushing us and helping us reach our goals. Finally, I would like to thank my classmates
While I have been in high school, I have had some amazing times. Whether it was skipping around the field for our last mile run, trying to surprise teachers with birthday parties, or pranking teachers when they leave the room, it’s good to remember that high school not been only homework and tests. It is a fortunate fact that during these four years, we weren’t trapped in a classroom the entire time. It was during our field trips and other off campus activities that I have made some of my favorite memories. Who knew that a class our size could take up only one half of the tour bus? I guess anything is possible if you want to listen to a rap battle. Our trip to Washington DC almost got bad a few times, but we all made it through okay. And I’m sure I don’t need to remind you all of the chaos from our senior trip, but we all survived, so it was
Most of you are Christians, and most of you attend a church, but I implore you to ask yourself, how apathetic are you? In such a large class there are many personalities present and many of you are passionate and outspoken about something, and very few of you could really be considered apathetic, but how outspoken are you about God? Are you apathetic about the most important thing in your life? Jesus tells us in Matthew 10:22, “And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.” A true Christian will live a life that clashes with the world, and the world will not be able to understand why a believer acts the way they do. While this doesn’t mean that you are constantly screaming the Gospel in the face of everyone you meet, it should mean that everyone who knows you knows that you are a Christian. It means that nothing in your life should be more important than honoring God. Jerry Zucker once stated that “It doesn’t matter if your dream came true if you spent your whole life dreaming.” Although this statement was not made in a religious context, it still demonstrates this point well. One day you will reach a huge goal in your life and find some kind of success, but it will mean nothing if you are not living your life to glorify the One Who gave you