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FALL CONVOCATION

Isaacson Chapel September 10, 2020 THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

Prelude Largo in G (Xerxes) G.F. Handel

Greetings David W. Kersten, Dean, North Park Theological Seminary Danny Martinez, Superintendent, Evangelical Covenant Church

Call to Worship David W. Kersten Psalm 34:11-22 Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Which of you desires life, and covets many days to enjoy good? Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. The face of the LORD is against evildoers, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD rescues them from them all. He keeps all their bones; not one of them will be broken. Evil brings death to the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned. The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.

The Epistle Lesson Colossians 1:15-23 The Gospel Lesson Luke 10:38-42 Mayra Ramos, M.Div. Candidate, Seminary Admissions Associate

Sermon "Learning Christ and Resisting the Powers" Rob Peterson, Director of Center for Spiritual Direction, North Park Theological Seminary Recognition of Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom, Dean of Faculty, North Park Theological Seminary Returning Students

Presentation of Debra Auger, Dean of Students and Community Life, New Students North Park Theological Seminary

Prayer of Consecration Mary K. Surridge, President, North Park University

Charge and Benediction John S. Wenrich, President, Evangelical Covenant Church

Postlude Go Forth in Faith Franklin Ritter

Organ Sharon R. Peterson, North Park Theological Seminary Organist

Piano David Bjorlin, Teaching Fellow in Music and Worship, North Park Theological Seminary

NEW STUDENT LIST

Master of Divinity Bobbie Jo Barclay Karen Olson Sanctuary Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN McMinnville Covenant Church, McMinnville,OR BA, Bethel University BA, Moody Bible Institute John Barclay Brittany Poku Sanctuary Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN New Community Covenant Church Bronzeville, BA, Bethel University Chicago, IL Adam Barnett*¥ BS, Northwestern University Redeemer Church, Tulsa, OK Eliza Stiles MA, North Park Theological Seminary Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church, BA, University of Oklahoma Glen Ellyn, IL Gregory Brooks* BA, Gordon College Oakdale Covenant Church, Chicago, IL Cody Taylor BPS, Roosevelt University North Park Covenant Church, Chicago, IL Melissa Duncan* BA, Moody Bible Institute Tri Village Church, Streamwood, IL Anthony Thomas BA, Wheaton College Calvary Covenant Church, Chicago, IL Conner Edstrom BA, Northern Illinois University Lifespring Covenant Church, Loveland, CO Sandra Wallace BA, Azusa Pacific University Saint Sabina Church, Chicago, IL Ofa Finau BS, National Louis University Alaska Christian College Antonia Waters Mt. Redoubt Baptist Church Faith Covenant Church, Burnsville, MN Tamara Fore-Ravelo* BA, North Central University Salem Covenant Church, Washington Depot, CT Ariana Waters* BS, Western Governors University Cornerstone Church Athens, Athens, GA Kristi Ivanoff BS, University of Georgia Athens Mountain View Hope Covenant James Worden* Church, Anchorage, AK Hope Community Church BA, University of Oklahoma BA, University of North Texas Laura Lacombe Eugenia Wright Fountain of Life Covenant Church, Long Beach, CA Fellowship Covenant Church, Bronx, NY BA, Azusa Pacific University BS, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Catherine McNiel* Chencheng Zhao¥ Wheaton Bible Church, West Chicago, IL North Park Covenant Church, Chicago, IL BA, Wheaton College MA, North Park Theological Seminary Fabio Muniz BA, Communication University of China Immanuel Evangelical Covenant Church, Chicago. IL BA, Universidade São Judas Tadeu

* Began Spring 2020 ¥ Returning to Complete Additional Degree Master of Divinity and Master of Business Administration Harry Hawkins* Amy Jayne* Fountain of Life Covenant Church, Madison, WI Newport Covenant Church, Bellevue, WA BS, Colorado Technical University BA, North Park University

Master of Divinity and Master of Nonprofit Administration Natalie Swanson Evangelical Covenant Church, Princeton, IL BA, North Park University

Master of Arts in Christian Formation David Barboza Dana Huang Good Samaritan Community Covenant Church, The River Church Community, San Jose, CA Valley Springs, CA BS, University of California Davis BS, University of San Francisco Christina Kaetzel Bobbie Bray Community Covenant Church of Goleta, Common Ground Covenant Santa Barbara, CA Church, Sacramento, CA BA, Azusa Pacific University Anthony Clerkin Scott Kirksey First Covenant Church, Fort Dodge, IA Peninsula Covenant Church, Redwood City, CA Maurice Cox BS, Azusa Pacific University Ascent Community Church, Louisville, CO Alison Kuglin* Bonnie Dighton Excelsior Covenant Church, Excelsior, MN Lighthouse Covenant Church, BA, Northwestern College West Sacramento, CA James Lane BA, Simpson College Hope Covenant Church, Chandler, AZ Kathryn Falgien Timothy Loux Hope Center Covenant Church, Pleasant Hill, CA Cornerstone Church Athens, Athens, GA BS, University of California San Diego BS, University of Georgia Athens Joy Fishler Hannah Nielsen Hillside Covenant Church, Walnut Creek, CA University Covenant Church, Davis, CA Douglas Glynn BS, Azusa Pacific University Hope Covenant Church, Chandler, AZ Zachary Pennell BA, North Central University Good Samaritan Community Covenant Church, Shelly Gomez Valley Springs, CA Bayside Midtown Church, Sacramento, CA BA, Biola University BS, California State University Kathleen Selje Ellie Gundlach Christ Presbyterian Church, Edina MN Modesto Covenant Church, Modesto, CA BS, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire BA, Biola University Nathan Severson Michael Hobbs Hillcrest Covenant Church, Prairie Village, KS Crossroads Community Covenant Church BS, Northwestern College Yelm, WA Serena Sinclair BS, Washington State University Covenant Grove Church, Modesto, CA BA, Oklahoma Christian University Israel Solomon Jasmin Turner The Harbor Covenant Church, Los Angeles, CA Common Ground Covenant BS, University of Texas Dallas Church, Sacramento, CA BA, Patten University

Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Master of Business Administration Brandon Davis City Church Chicago, Chicago, IL BS, North Park University

Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Master of Nonprofit Administration Samuel Mariano Sandra Hudson* The Gate Church, North Lima, OH Oakdale Covenant Church, Chicago, IL BA, Indiana Wesleyan University BA, National-Louis University

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Michelle Griffith Advocate United Church of Christ, Chicago, IL BS, Illinois State University

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry—Restorative Arts Track Cheyenne Johnson Lydia Vander Stelt* Highpoint Church, Naperville, IL Grace and Peace Church, Chicago, IL BA, Christian Life College BA, North Park University

Master of Arts in Theological Studies Chenier Alston New Israelite Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois BA, Moody Bible Institute

EQUIP Cohort—Midwest Conference Stephanie Answer Kellie Davidson Melvin Cole Anita Eyer Jessica Beystrum Amber Eaton Amy Bloyer Josh Ferris Jael Boeschling Jacob Fisher Meghan Bruggeman Winston Frazier Amy Brunk Nicole Guthrie Kate Cooper Kevin Hahn Aisha Cox Eugene Kiruhura Clarissa Dantas de Figueiredo Sarah Lynch Kelly Morrow Kendall Smith Jennifer Pearson Katie Snyder Mark Peterson Melissa St. Clair Dawn Reimers Anthony Wedel John Sandberg Julius Williams Jason Sivewright

Certificate in Spiritual Direction Erik Anderson Su Lee Erika Clauson Renee Molitor Jane Chao Nancy Nichols Izabela Cormier Linda Norlien Cristina Ferri Marvin Norlien Brenda Giordano Christopher Peterson David Guertin Brittany Poku Kristin Hoeger Wytress Richardson Kerri Kealey Robert Seward Danielle Knight

Certificate in Christian Studies Steve Wright

Certificate in Congregational Vitality Timothy Coyer*

Foundational Courses Certificate Adham Alaraj Robert Rife* Jennifer Alessio* Scott Ruark* Schott Beehler Christy Lee Taylor*

Certificate in Faith and Health Katherine Reinke

Certificate in Intercultural Ministry Rita Pike

Certificate in Transformative Justice April Stallworth