Casper, Wyoming … With all that has been going on in our country over the past few months, including the shut-down of many gatherings, Casper church families requested a graduation appreciation Sabbath ceremony for their many young adults who graduated from high school and college this year. Since Casper Church began drive-in services on May 9 and reopened its regular services on Memorial Day weekend, May 23, they were able to accommodate this request.

Casper was grateful they were able to provide some recognition for their achievements due to most ceremonies being cancelled due to Covid-19, Pastor Shayne commented. The Casper congregation celebrated these 2020 graduates on Sabbath, June 6:  Alexis Dvarishkis, Lacey Evert, Adam Cornett and Timmy and Jeff Pike.

The church also extended recognition to Austin Pedersen (pictured), in their sister church in Wheatland, who graduated this year as well.

Pastor Shayne joined them in his own Andrews University regalia, preaching on “How to Overcome Fears,” and encouraging each graduate to pursue their calling by facing failure as a normal part of learning and growth.

“The churches in Casper and Wheatland are very proud of their accomplishments. We pray that God will continue to bless and walk with every single one of them,” Pastor Shayne added.

Casper Church Communications; photos by Anca Vincent, Traci Pike & Liz Cornett, and Cynthia Pedersen.