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Senior Sunday ~ Honoring Class of 2023 & recognizing Whitehurst Scholarship recipients

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper and not to harm you, to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

On June 11, 2023 we honored the class of 2023 graduating members of our congregation, Owen Baxter, Caleb Harris, Joshua Harris, Carter Smith and Sadie Smith.

We also recognized the 2023 Whitehurst Scholarship recipients, Nathan Byrum, Sadie Smith, & Ginny Stroud, selected for their excellency in academic performance, Christian character and community service.

Members of our congregation who have family and friends graduating the class of 2023: Joslyn McAuley Russell, granddaughter of Suzanne Goodwin.

Ginny Stroud, Sadie Smith
& Abby Byrum
Sadie Smith & Carter Smith
Owen Baxter, Class of 2023
Ayden-Grifton High School
Sadie Smith, Class of 2023 Graduate of Oakwood School
& Ginny Stroud, 2023 Whitehurst Scholarship Recipient
Ginny Stroud, Sadie Smith & Abby Byrum
Rev. Jim McConnell with graduates Carter Smith, Sadie Smith and Owen Baxter.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 graduates and Whitehurst scholarship recipients!

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