The Beacon Issue 3 | 2017 | Page 11

Priest Abode But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. - 1 Peter 2:9-10 Wyatt Wolery For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Zoe Hammer But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 Rachel Gravioto Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 Xzavier Gould And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Luke 2:40 Ruthanne McLauchlan But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 Yoel Saldivar Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or ter- rified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2017!