A Message From the Pastor Greetings in Christ Jesus! On behalf of the officers and members of the entire Ebenezer Baptist Church family, I would like to take this opportunity to express our congratulations to all of you upon your recent graduation from all the different grade levels, various schools, colleges, and universities. This year has been a year we will never forget for the rest of our lives as the Coronavirus has captured the attention of the World. The year 2022 will go down in our history books as one of the most trying years in the history of not only our nation but the world! So many of our schools have either shut down entirely, suspended physical classes, or have moved to alternative scheduling of onsite attendance. All of this has made your year quite challenging, to say the least. Seniors who are graduating this year have seen entire Spring sports seasons erased. You have seen proms and graduations either canceled, drastically changed to minimal attendance, or become totally virtual events. We want you to know that we are so proud of you for your
intense study, hard work, and a commitment perhaps like you’ve never known before. You are all winners and winners never quit. Even if they get side-lined or delayed, winners never quit. What you’ve accomplished is no small feat, and one that I hope you do not take lightly. You should be proud of your accomplishments, and I look forward to all of the wonderful things that your future holds for all of you. To our kindergarten and elementary graduates, “You’re smarter than you think, braver than you know, and stronger than you can imagine.” Always be your best! To our Middle School graduates ““In response to those who say to stop dreaming and face reality, I say keep dreaming and make reality.” To our High School graduates ““Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson To our College and University graduates “What lies behind you, and what lies ahead of you are small matters compared to what lies within you. Be bold, be courageous, never bend your head. Always hold it high and look the world straight in the eye. I pray that all of you continue to use wisdom in all of your decisions that lie ahead and let God continue to guide your path. Love and great expectations, Reverend Wayne Allen, Sr. Senior Pastor/Teacher
Order of Service
Call to Worship Rev. Nellie Bacon Processional Graduates Prayer Bro. Jea’Cier Leon Scripture Bro. Jy’Shawn Jones Welcome Sis. Kaleah White Praise and Worship Male Chorus Announcements Song Male Chorus Offering Introduction of Graduates Rev. Jamelle Ross Encouragement To the Graduates Kelvin Harris, Jr. Charge to Graduates Lavelle J. Gordon Song Male Chorus Baccalaureate Speaker Rev. Wayne Allen, Sr., Pastor/Teacher Ebenezer Baptist Church Presentation of Gifts Rev. Wayne Allen, Sr. Sis. Christal Walker, Youth Director Remarks Sis. Christal Walker Rev. Wayne Allen, Sr. Invitation to Discipleship Rev. Lottie Harris Benediction Rev. Wayne Allen Sr. Recessional Graduates
Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall after Service
Scripture
Colossians 3:23-24 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember the Lord will give you and inheritance as your reward, and that the Master who you are serving is Christ.
See your goals Understand the obstacles Create a positive mental picture Clear your mind of self – doubt Embrace the challenge Stay on track Show the world YOU CAN DO IT!
Congratulations
GRADUATES OF 2022
Kindergarten
Gabriella Rose Bowers Somerset Academy Village *Certificate in Art Certificate in Handwriting Parents, Darred Bowers and Rosemary Brunet Zamarr Brown, Jr. Orange Brook Elementary School Gretchen & Zamarr Brown, Sr. Havana Jordan Montour Elementary School Parents, Randle Cosby & Darrell Jordan
Elementary
Razvan Bercea. Jr. Oakridge Elementary School Parents, Betty Bercea
Arabella Denora Dwight Kipp Sunrise Parents, Charmaine Austin-Dwight Briella Dwight Kipp Sunrise Parents, Charmaine Austin-Dwight Nayja Geffrard Imagine North Lauderdale Parents, Janay Jones Jyir Jones Rise Academy Jasmine Jones Raelyn Ashley Nixon Pine Lakes Elementary School Parents, Shatiya & Rijn Nixon Ziya Weatherspoon Orange Brook Elementary School Parents, Maleeka Weatherspoon Zamariyah Womack Orange Brook Elementary School Parents, Shontavia Childs
Middle School
James Preston Bowers Park Springs Elementary Parents, Darred & Marianne Bowers Gerard Jayden Dejean Mc Nichol Middle School Henri Dejean and Sade Myers Jermaine Gregory Dejean Parkway Middle School Parkway Middle School *’A’ Honor Roll Jy ‘Shawn Jones Rise Academy Parents, Jasmine Jones Jea’Cier Leon Gulfstream Academy SGA president (bringing the school to 6 awards and one medallion) Debate team (1st ranking) Parents, Ciera Pryor Kaleah White Driftwood Middle School Parents, Kay Lewis Aris Christopher Williams Creativity Collaboratory Charter School Parents, Aris & Jinnie Williams
Joshua Williams Phifer Middle School Parents, Susan Williams Raniyah Womack McNicol Middle School Parents, Shontavia Childs
High School
Ya ‘Myra Bercea South Broward High School Headed to St. Thomas University to major in Psychology Parents, Betty Bercea Skyla Bryant Nova High School Headed to University of Florida *Debate Team Captain Hallandale Scholarship Award Winner, Cum Laude Scholarship Full Scholarship to University of Florida AP Scholar 250+ Service Hours Vanessa Elysee Seminole Ridge Community High School Headed to Palm Beach State College to study Art Marie Elysee
Zachary Jones Nova High School/Broward College, Dual Enrollment Parents, Alicia Jones Xavier Monsserate South Broward High School Parents, Estrella Feliciano Avis Symone Williams South Broward High School Headed to Voorhees University *Cord for over 1,000 Community Service Hours Academic and Basketball Full Scholarship to Voorhees University Parents, Tammie Williams
College
Adrian Godfrey, II (Ashton) Valencia College A.S. Health Science Parents, Donna Godfrey Trinity Breshae Mason Tallahassee Community College ASN Nursing *Honor Roll Dean’s List Currently working as a trauma nurse at Aventura Hospital Parents, Trineca Mason
A ‘Shiya Mahogany Moore Edward Waters University BS Business Management *Cum Laude Returning to Edward Waters University in the fall for a Masters in Business Management Parents, Janice & Nathaniel Copeland Nicholas McFadden Florida State University BS Business Management Parents, Rickey McFadden Blake Christopher Veorgis Florida A&M University BS Criminology Parents, Vanessa & Bernard Veorgis
Post Graduate
Lavelle J. Gordon St. Thomas University MA Master of Science in Educational Leadership *Adjunct Professor at Miami Dade College AICE English Language/AP English Literature Instructor Journalism and Yearbook Coordinator at Hallandale High School Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Parents, Deaconess Andrea & Deacon Clyde Smith