The Truth Staff
United Vision Missionary Baptist Church hosted its annual Student Achievement Sunday on June 28 and honored the congregation’s outstanding student accomplishments with food, checks and gift cards
“Whatever level of academic success they have been having, we try to highlight and support that,” said Pastor Percy Harris III, as he explained the significance of the special occasion.
“This year we’ve got everyone from those in kindergarten all the way up to a doctorate degree,” he added.
Those honored on Student Achievement Sunday included 17 students in kindergarten through 11 grades; nine high school or college graduates and five in continuing programs.
The doctorate degree, obtained through the United Vision MBC’s collaboration with the E. L. White Theological Seminary in Mobile, Alabama, was bestowed upon Annie Hamilton. Hamilton, a registered nurse for the past 42 years and Sunday School teacher for 15 years, spent the past 15 months obtaining her doctorate in Christian Education. “It will help me become a better educator,” said Hamilton.
The E.L. White Theological Seminary programs are designed to provide the necessary coursework in order for students to effectively serve in their pastoral ministries and ministries throughout the church.
Sunday’s service, led by Pastor Harris, focused on the subject of why it is appropriate to tithe and render unto God a portion of the household resources or possessions. “Check your table” was a challenging and visually informative sermon.
After service, the scholars were treated to food by vendors such as Henry’s Food Truck and Marco’s Pizza. Scholarship checks were given to graduates and to students continuing their post-secondary education; gift cards were given to the K-11 grade students. Over $3,750 was given out in checks and gift cards in recognition of their achievements.
