Ambassador Center is an advanced educational institution operated by The Restored Church
of God.
It prepares men and women for greater roles of service within God's Church and Work.
The Center, or “AC,” holds a variety of
events each year to further the development of its students.
On the day of the "AC anniversary," onsite
students, alumni and faculty gather in the classroom to commemorate the founding of Ambassador
Center, which opened its doors on December 4, 2008.
This is a valuable occasion for all to reflect on the education they have received.
Brief comments from the Vice Chancellor are delivered about the purpose of AC, and attendees
enjoy cake, a slideshow, and conversation.
The Ladies Wine and Cheese night was held
for the first time this year, in the south tower of the Hall of Administration.
The women who attended appreciated the relaxed environment in which to spend time together,
and sample various types of wine, paired with delicious cheeses and other hors d’oeuvres.
The Gentlemen's Dinner is a unique opportunity
for AC students to practice service.
Each year, a theme is selected, and time is spent carefully planning and preparing the
cuisine before the event, which is held in a home on campus.
Female students apply skills obtained in Home Economics class in cooking and serving the
meal, and male students assist with waiting and concierge duties.
The group that attends, always finds this evening to be a delight.
The Silver Ambassadors Luncheon is an occasion
to honor the senior members of the Headquarters congregation.
Much care is taken in ensuring the afternoon is special for them.
Students and alumni contribute by creating table settings—preparing a meal that is
flavorful and pleasing to the eye—and performing instrumental background music.
Remarks are also given by Senior Faculty Member Dr. James Pastor.
The Silver Ambassadors in attendance always find it to be an enriching experience.
The capstone of the academic year is Graduation.
This year, Commencement Exercises again took place on the Headquarters Campus.
With a number of students graduating onsite, and others around the world who were not able
to attend in person receiving their diplomas in the mail, all graduates felt a great sense
of accomplishment.
The Vice Chancellor delivered remarks, before introducing the Commencement Speaker.
Greg Kaidannek: Look around the room.
Take a moment.
Look around the room.
See those around you.
Everyone can do this, not just those graduating today, but the room is filled with people
who are involved in that same Work and they are supporting one another, and we're supporting
one another together to finish God's Work, this Work.
Each person has an important role to play.
Yes, there is an approach we must take individually, but it's the sum of all the parts, God in
us and working with us, that makes us stronger.
Ephesians 4:16, "The whole body fitly joined together and compact by that which every joint
supplies according to the effectual working in the measure of every part makes the increase
of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
It’s the sum of all the parts.
Graduates, you are now more effective.
Those who have graduated, those alumni, are more effective, able to supply more, able
to do more, and must work hard to do it.
And remember, if we set our heart
to do it and to work hard, collectively we will achieve it.
No matter how difficult, no matter how impossible the task seems, we will be able to do it.
We just have to work hard and never stop believing we can do more than we thought we could.
So congratulations graduates.