Graduation Service

Service for the girl completing her CGIT experience

This suggested Service of Graduation may be used in various ways: as part of a regular Church Service; at a Mother and Daughter or Parent Banquet; at a special regional service' at a special group meeting. Girls usually graduate from CGIT at age 17.

The Processional CGIT Hymn

A Call to Celebrate

Leader We come to Celebrate

Graduates We come to celebrate the past! It was a time of growing….and God was with us.

Congregation/ We come to celebrate the present!

Guests It is a time of joy….and God is with us.

All We come to celebrate the future! It offers new beginnings…and God will be with us.

The lighting of the Christ Candle

Leader or President Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follow me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness." John 8:12 (light candle)

Hymn of Praise Joyful, Joyful, we Adore Thee

or

Worship the Lord

Scripture Reading

Leader A Good Servant of Christ Jesus: 1 Timothy 4: 8-10, 12, 14-16

CGIT Group CGIT Purpose

Leader Introduction of CGIT Graduates

Graduates Memories (These may be reflections by either the graduates, a valedictorian or the leader)

Leader Presentation of Certificates and Pins

Prayer for the graduates

Leader Most Holy and loving God, we have come to the end of another CGIT year. We thank you that Your presence has been with us. and as we have drawn closer to You this past year, we have also drawn closer to one another.

Guide (graduates' names) in their adult years. Show them ways in which they may serve You in their church and in the world around them.

As their leaders, we pray that we have helped them to develop qualities leadership and a sense of right and wrong. May they live lives which glorify and praise You in all they do and say.

Strengthen them, O God, guide them, bless them, and love them…and us. We ask this in Jesus' name who taught us to pray…..

Our Father who art in heaven………..

Amen.

Minister/Leader Words to the Graduates

Guest Speaker

Closing Candle Lighting Ceremony

(Each graduate lights her candle from the Christ Candle and stands at the front)

Charge to the Graduates

Leader "Hold high the torch, you did not light its glow;
'Twas given you by other hands, you know.
'Tis yours to keep it burning bright;
Yours to pass on so as to share the light.
For there are other feet that we may guide;
So that in turn they'll hold it high and say,
'I watched another carry it this way."
"Hold high the torch, you did not light its glow;
'Twas given you by other hands, you know.
I think it started down its pathway bright
The day the Maker said, 'Let there be light.'
And He once said, who hung on Calvary's tree,
'You are the light of the world…
Go….Shine…for Me." (Source unknown)

The Graduates' Song (Tune: Edelweiss)
Thank you, Lord, on this day
For our many good blessings.
Thank you, Lord, on this day
For our many close friendships.
Glory to God, may You hear our prayer,
Guide us on forever.
Thank you, Lord, on this day
For our blessings and friendships.

Benediction

Minister/Leader May God bless you and keep you. May the Holy Spirit teach you and guide you, this day and evermore. Amen

You may adapt this service to suit the needs of your group.