A Christian Commencement Celebration of a Precious Homeschooled Young Lady

Graciousness ~ Kindness ~ Joy ~ Industriousness ~ Loyalty ~ Sincerity

Erin

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."
Proverbs 31:10

Last month, our family had the privilege of attending a very special event. A type of event that doesn't happen every day, and was a first of this kind for our family. This special event was a truly purposeful, God-glorifying, Christian graduation celebration.




The lady of the hour was a dear friend, a sister in Christ and a beautiful picture of womanly grace and virtue. She is an inspiration to many. And on this day she was not only a graduated student, but a giving servant. Her many touches of love and appreciation were evident from her warm greetings to the lovely gifts that she gave to each family on this day. The day was filled with a sense of honor and gratitude for each person who had invested in her life.



This event celebrated the completion of one season of life and the beginning/continuing of another. A completion of the required studies put before her by her parents, and a beginning of a new period of life after high school. She looks forward to perfecting her already extremely capable homemaking skills which include sewing, cooking, exploring God's providence in history, quilting, online college courses, helping her mother with educating her younger siblings and household duties and more as she prepares in a very practical way to be a keeper at home.



What follows is just a sampling of the many precious moments that touched our hearts.

"It was a wonderful blessing for me to see this dear sister in Christ complete her high school studies. One aspect that greatly encourages me is the way she is using her post high-school time: serving the Lord and her family and accomplishing the goals she and her parents have for her. "

~ Emily Jones, age 17

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Proverbs 3:5-6

We were blessed with several worshipful selections played by dear friends.

"O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods."
Psalms 95:1-3

"It was such a blessing and encouragement to be present when Erin finished up her high school years and moved on to the next season of learning and life that God has in store for her. Her graduation was a time of celebrating the Lord’s faithfulness in her life - a time of thanksgiving to God for the life of a very dear young lady."

~ Lindsay Jones




"I have been encouraged and challenged by her life and character, and it was a blessing to be at her graduation. Seeing godly young ladies live their lives faithfully inspires me to do the same."

Annie Hope Jones, age 14


"The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. "
Titus 2:3-5





Some of the wonderful young people.

"That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace:"
Psalms 144:12

A gift from father to daughter - this was one of my favorite parts of the celebration. We gathered to watch this sweet collection of pictures (both real and beautiful) and read tender words from father to daughter.

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."

James 1:17

The special hand-crafted gift with the future in mind.

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Matthew 6:23

"Part of the beauty of Erin's life is expressed in servant-hearted industry and creativity, clothed in loving gentleness and carefulness. Through this kind of life, her parents are honored, the Lord is glorified, and His people are given hope."

~ Veronica Jones

"She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands."

Proverbs 31:13

"Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. "

Psalms 144:15


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"Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven."

Psalms 148:12