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18th Commencement Exercises

Theme: "Engaged in the Father's Business"
Luke 2:49

Event Details

Date: Sunday, May 11th

Time: 5:00 PM

Venue: Bible Baptist Church - Barani

Guest Speaker: Ptr. Jonathan Brandt

Assistant Pastor, Ohana Baptist Church, Hawaii

Guest Speaker

Ptr. Jonathan Brandt portrait

Ptr. Jonathan Brandt

Assistant Pastor

Ohana Baptist Church, Honolulu, Hawaii

We are honored to welcome Ptr. Jonathan Brandt from Hawaii to deliver the commencement message. His ministry brings an international perspective to our celebration of God's work through ILBBI graduates.

Program Schedule

18th Commencement Exercises Program

Prelude
ILBBI Family
Processional
ILBBI Alumni
Philippine National Anthem
Pastor Samuel Rafael
Opening Prayer
Pastor Samuel Rafael
Welcome Remarks & Acknowledgement of Visitors
Pastor Samuel Rafael (ILBBI President)
Congregational Singing
The Graduates
History of ILBBI
Pastor Reynaldo Alipio
Presentation of ILBBI Staff & Students
Pastor Samuel Rafael
Testimonies of the Graduates
The Graduates
Special Song
Pastor Edmund Arrocena
Introduction of the Guest Speaker
Sir Michael Jayson Espiritu (ILBBI Registrar)
Commencement Message
Ptr. Jonathan Brandt (Ohana Baptist Church, Hawaii)
Special Song
ILBBI Alumni President
Presentation and Confirmation of Graduates
ILBBI President
Distribution of Diplomas
ILBBI President
Dedicatory Prayer for the Graduates
ILBBI Registrar
Honoring of Parents
ILBBI President
Special Song
ILBBI Alumni
Pledge of Loyalty
The Graduates
Offerings
ILBBI Family
Closing Prayer
ILBBI President

Graduation Song: "Use Me Lord"

USE ME LORD

ILBBI Graduation Song

Use my life Lord to serve Your people
And follow You wherever You may lead
Let everything I do reveal my trust in You
Your faithful witness I will be

Use my hands Lord to help Your people
And share the many blessings I receive
Let every warm embrace
Reflect Your love and grace
So all may know You and believe

Use me Lord to be a true disciple
Use me Lord to comfort and forgive
Guide my way as I follow You in faith
And serve You every day I live

Take my life and let it be
Used to serve You faithfully
Show me Lord what You have planned
Help me live as You command
Help me live as You command

Use my voice Lord to teach Your people
And tell the hope and promise of Your word
Let every song I raise
Resound in grateful praise
To share my joy with all the world

Use me Lord to be a true disciple
Use me Lord to comfort and forgive
Guide my way as I follow You in faith
And serve You every day I live

Take my life and use me Lord

Commencement Theme

"Engaged in the Father's Business"

"And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?"

Luke 2:49

This theme reminds our graduates that Christian ministry is not just a career choice, but participation in God's eternal work. Like Jesus, we must be about our Father's business.

Acknowledgment

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our benevolent supporters here and abroad. We are grateful for all the supports you extend to us.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Without the faithful support of churches and individuals, ILBBI would not be able to continue its mission of training Christian workers.