PHOTO OF THE DAY: WORSHIP THROUGH MUSIC

A praise band consisting of Noah Hofer, Jacob Swensen, Lois and Craig Wollman, Samuela Ndongosieme, Maria Cortes, Lily Wipf and Olivia Lemme offers music at the 2022 baccalaureate service at the Freeman Community Center Sunday afternoon, May 1. The 60-minute service included music, scripture, a message by Shane VanMeveren, pastor of the Bethany Mennonite Church, and a prayer for the graduates. About 100 attended the traditional worship service specifically for graduates and their families. Watch for a full report in the week’s Courier.

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