BACCALAUREATE LYON SCOTS FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER the One Hundred Forty-Seventh Year Saturday, August 31, 2019, 6 P.M., Pioneer Stadium Lyon College V

COMMENCEMENT Saturday, May 11, 2019, 8:30 a.m., Couch Garden* BACCALAUREATE LYON SCOTS FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER The One Hundred Forty-Seventh Year Saturday, August 31, 2019, 6 p.m., Pioneer Stadium Lyon College v. Missouri Baptist University

HOMECOMING and FAMILY WEEKEND Friday, September 27–Sunday, September 29, 2019

FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION Friday, October 18, 2019, 11 a.m., Sloan Auditorium, Brown Fine Arts Building

THE 41ST ARKANSAS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL Friday, April 17–Sunday, April 19, 2020

Friday, May 10, 2019 7:30 p.m. * In case of inclement weather, the commencement ceremony will be held in Becknell Gymnasium. Becknell Gymnasium ORDER OF WORSHIP THE GATHERING Prelude Prelude in C Major J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Dr. Russell Stinson, piano Josephine E. Brown Professor of Music and College Organist *Processional Lyon College Pipe Band The Class of 2019 Mr. James Bell, pipe major The Staff The Faculty Emeriti Faculty The Official Party *Call to Worship The Reverend Margaret Alsup, ’11 Lyon College Chaplain Leader: Lord, we come here with lots of things on our minds. People: But now we turn our focus to you. Leader: Help us to put aside our schedules, our worries, our fears of this next phase of life. People: Replace our worry with peace. Leader: Guide us this night and always. THE MISSION OF LYON COLLEGE People: Give us the ability to sing, to rejoice, and to delight in you and your works. Amen. A selective, independent, undergraduate, residential teaching and *Hymn of Praise learning community affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand Daniel Crane Roberts Lyon College offers a challenging curriculum centered on the liberal (1841-1907) arts, guided by an honor system and coordinated with co-curricular God of the ages, whose almighty hand programs, all fostering the critical, creative thought and ethical, leads forth in beauty all the starry band spiritual growth that will prepare students for fulfilling personal and of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, professional lives committed to lifelong learning and service. our grateful songs before thy throne arise. Thy love divine hath led us in the past. In the free land by thee our lot is cast. Be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay: Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.

*The congregation is requested to rise, if able. One: God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. ALL: By the grace and mercy of God we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.

*The Scots’ Walk Recessional to Bryan Lake The Lyon College Pipe Band From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, Postlude Be thy strong arm our ever sure defense. Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elgar Thy true religion in our hearts increase. (1857-1934) Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J. S. Bach Refresh thy people on their toilsome way. Dr. Stinson, pianist Lead us from night to never-ending day. Fill all our lives with love and grace divine, and glory, laud, and praise be ever thine.

THE REVEREND DANIEL KIRKPATRICK Call to Confession Reverend Alsup

Daniel R. Kirkpatrick is an United Methodist minister serving at Prayer of Confession (unison) God of our journeys, as we consider endings, transitions, and new beginnings, we First United Methodist Church in Nashville, Arkansas. A native confess our sins before you and each other. We struggle with regrets from the past. of Magnolia, Arkansas, he is a graduate of Asbury Theological We struggle with anxiety over what lies ahead. We struggle to be in one place while Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky and Hendrix College in Conway, looking toward another place. Guide us in this journey, O God, and forgive us. Move Arkansas. He and his wife, Barbara, have been married for 26 years us to give thanks for our past relationships and experiences. Move us to trust in your care for what is to come. Move us to a fuller appreciation of the places where we find and are the proud parents of Catherine and Matthew, a member of ourselves this day. Amen. Lyon College’s 2019 graduating class. Declaration of Forgiveness

Anthem Invocation Rollo Dilworth The Lyon College Concert Chorale (b. 1970) Dr. Michael Oriatti, conductor Dr. Stinson, pianist

Introduction of Reverend Kirkpatrick Dr. W. Joseph King President THE WORD THE SENDING First Reading Ms. Samantha Sharp, ’19 Charge for the Graduates Dr. Patrick Mulick Matthew 5:8-9 Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Second Reading Mr. Matthew Kirkpatrick, ’19 Prayer for the Graduates Reverend Alsup Matthew 22: 34-40 *Closing Hymn Sermon The Reverend Daniel Kirkpatrick Take My Life Frances Ridley Havergal Go, Build a Bridge! (1836-1879) *Hymn Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord to thee; Amazing Grace John Newton take my moments and my days; (1725-1807) let them flow in ceaseless praise; let them flow in ceaseless praise. Worshipping Body and Choir: Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love; Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for thee, that saved a wretch like me! swift and beautiful for thee. I once was lost, but now am found, Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King; was blind, but now I see. take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee, Worshipping Body and Choir: filled with messages from thee. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold; and grace my fears relieved. take my intellect and use How precious did that grace appear every power as thou shalt choose, every power as thou shalt choose. the hour I first believed! Take my will and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Choir Only: Take my heart it is thine own; Through many angers, toils, and snares, it shall be thy royal throne, it shall be thy royal throne. I have already come. ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store; and grace will lead me home. take myself and I will be ever, only, all for thee, Worshipping Body and Choir: ever, only, all for thee! The Lord has promised good to me; *Charge and Benediction Reverend Kirkpatrick His word my hope secures. Choral Benediction He will my shield and portion be The Lord Bless You and Keep You Peter Lutkin as long as life endures. (1858-1931) Worshipping Body and Choir: Lyon College Concert Chorale When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Dr. Oriatti, conductor bright shining as the sun, Dr. Stinson, pianist we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’d first begun. Immediately following baccalaureate, members of the pipe band will lead the congregation to Bryan Lake for the torchlight ceremony (weather permitting). Please remain in your seat until the seniors * The congregation is requested to stand, if able. have exited Becknell. THE WORD THE SENDING First Reading Ms. Samantha Sharp, ’19 Charge for the Graduates Dr. Patrick Mulick Matthew 5:8-9 Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Second Reading Mr. Matthew Kirkpatrick, ’19 Prayer for the Graduates Reverend Alsup Matthew 22: 34-40 *Closing Hymn Sermon The Reverend Daniel Kirkpatrick Take My Life Frances Ridley Havergal Go, Build a Bridge! (1836-1879) *Hymn Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord to thee; Amazing Grace John Newton take my moments and my days; (1725-1807) let them flow in ceaseless praise; let them flow in ceaseless praise. Worshipping Body and Choir: Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love; Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for thee, that saved a wretch like me! swift and beautiful for thee. I once was lost, but now am found, Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King; was blind, but now I see. take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee, Worshipping Body and Choir: filled with messages from thee. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold; and grace my fears relieved. take my intellect and use How precious did that grace appear every power as thou shalt choose, every power as thou shalt choose. the hour I first believed! Take my will and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Choir Only: Take my heart it is thine own; Through many angers, toils, and snares, it shall be thy royal throne, it shall be thy royal throne. I have already come. ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store; and grace will lead me home. take myself and I will be ever, only, all for thee, Worshipping Body and Choir: ever, only, all for thee! The Lord has promised good to me; *Charge and Benediction Reverend Kirkpatrick His word my hope secures. Choral Benediction He will my shield and portion be The Lord Bless You and Keep You Peter Lutkin as long as life endures. (1858-1931) Worshipping Body and Choir: Lyon College Concert Chorale When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Dr. Oriatti, conductor bright shining as the sun, Dr. Stinson, pianist we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’d first begun. Immediately following baccalaureate, members of the pipe band will lead the congregation to Bryan Lake for the torchlight ceremony (weather permitting). Please remain in your seat until the seniors * The congregation is requested to stand, if able. have exited Becknell. One: God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. ALL: By the grace and mercy of God we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.

THE REVEREND DANIEL KIRKPATRICK Call to Confession Reverend Alsup

Anthem Invocation Rollo Dilworth The Lyon College Concert Chorale (b. 1970) Dr. Michael Oriatti, conductor Dr. Stinson, pianist

Introduction of Reverend Kirkpatrick Dr. W. Joseph King President ORDER OF WORSHIP THE GATHERING Prelude Prelude in C Major J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Dr. Russell Stinson, piano Josephine E. Brown Professor of Music and College Organist *Processional Lyon College Pipe Band The Class of 2019 Mr. James Bell, pipe major The Staff The Faculty Emeriti Faculty The Official Party *Call to Worship The Reverend Margaret Alsup, ’11 Lyon College Chaplain Leader: Lord, we come here with lots of things on our minds. People: But now we turn our focus to you. Leader: Help us to put aside our schedules, our worries, our fears of this next phase of life. People: Replace our worry with peace. Leader: Guide us this night and always. THE MISSION OF LYON COLLEGE People: Give us the ability to sing, to rejoice, and to delight in you and your works. Amen. A selective, independent, undergraduate, residential teaching and *Hymn of Praise learning community affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand Daniel Crane Roberts Lyon College offers a challenging curriculum centered on the liberal (1841-1907) arts, guided by an honor system and coordinated with co-curricular God of the ages, whose almighty hand programs, all fostering the critical, creative thought and ethical, leads forth in beauty all the starry band spiritual growth that will prepare students for fulfilling personal and of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, professional lives committed to lifelong learning and service. our grateful songs before thy throne arise. Thy love divine hath led us in the past. In the free land by thee our lot is cast. Be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay: Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.

*The congregation is requested to rise, if able. CAMPUS EVENTS LYON COLLEGE

HOMECOMING and FAMILY WEEKEND Friday, September 27–Sunday, September 29, 2019

FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION Friday, October 18, 2019, 11 a.m., Sloan Auditorium, Brown Fine Arts Building

THE 41ST ARKANSAS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL Friday, April 17–Sunday, April 19, 2020

Friday, May 10, 2019 7:30 p.m. * In case of inclement weather, the commencement ceremony will be held in Becknell Gymnasium. Becknell Gymnasium