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Dear fellow alumni,
The 142nd academic year is under way at CUW! Do you remember when your Concordia journey started? You may remember meeting new friends, learning new things and navigating a whole new world. Although it may have been a little different, I’m sure you can relate with new students and the excitement that a new school year brings.
During our recent Fall Welcome Weekend, CUW hosted the annual sending ceremony, including a spoken dialogue. It took place in the Field House, which was filled with students and their families. The parents spoke these words as part of the dialogue:
“As their parents, we bring them to you, asking your care and concern as they continue to prepare for their life’s calling. We ask you to represent us. Love them. Give them Christ-centered guidance and direction as we would.”
Pastor Steve Smith responded on behalf of CUW:
“As a servant of the Lord at Concordia, I pledge on behalf of the staff and faculty to assume this task in humility but with great joy, confident of the Lord’s strength and blessing, and realizing that He has sent these young men and women to prepare to serve Him in the world. By the power of the Holy Spirit, who has called us into the Lord’s ministry, we will endeavor to represent you and our Savior, as we work and grow together this year.”
Pastor Smith closed the ceremony with prayer and we were reminded again of what binds us together as Concordians. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for the Concordia community as another year begins. We pray all is well with you and your family and we hope you can be encouraged with the news to follow as we continue to work and grow together in Christ and serve according to His call.
God’s peace be yours,
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