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Alumni from all of the school\u2019s campuses attended a gathering on Saturday night that honored current and past faculty and staff. \u201cIt was very powerful,\u201d Lessard says.<\/p>\nSTRATHMORE, ALBERTA (May 17, 2007) \u2013 Covenant Bible College-Canada graduated 59 students during its 66th and final commencement weekend May 4-6.
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\nAlthough this is the last class to graduate from the school, \u201cThe mood was celebratory,\u201d says Paul Lessard, acting president. \u201cThe focus really was on what the Lord has done in this current group of students.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alumni from all of the school\u2019s campuses attended a gathering on Saturday night that honored current and past faculty and staff. \u201cIt was very powerful,\u201d Lessard says.<\/p>\n
Other weekend events included:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Friday \u2013 Banquet and ministry arts program
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Saturday \u2013 Windows Concert, a glimpse into life at CBC through the vehicle of ministry arts. The event included several musical groups and other art forms, including puppetry.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Saturday \u2013 Commencement. Executive Director Todd Slechta preached.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sunday \u2013 Worship service with commissioning of class of 2007.<\/p>\n
The banquet was held at the Strathmore Civic Centre, but other major events were held at Hope Community Covenant Church.<\/p>\n
CBC announced earlier this year that its campuses in Ecuador and Strathmore, Alberta, would close May 31 due to financial difficulties.<\/p>\n