2025 REFUGE GRADUATE INFORMATION
As we prepare to celebrate the achievements of our graduating seniors, Refuge Youth Ministries is excited to honor your student's hard work and accomplishments during the month of April, leading up to our Graduate Sunday Recognition on May 4th. We want to ensure that each senior is celebrated in a personal and meaningful way!
In order to plan and prepare we need every senior to fill out our 2025 Graduate Information Form with information about your senior, including their future plans, achievements, and any special memories you'd like to share. This will allow us to highlight your student's unique journey and make this celebration as special as possible. Below are some deadlines to be aware of for each of our celebrations.
We can't wait to celebrate our graduates in the month ahead. We have several things planned so please mark your calendars!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Each week beginning the second week of April, we will shine the digital spotlight on our seniors in our weekly email and social media posts.
GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY – Sunday, May 4: This will be our annual Sunday recognition for our graduates and their immediate and extended families.
SENIOR TRIP – Sunday, May 18 – Friday, May 23:
This year’s Youth Senior Trip will take us to the beautiful Miramar Beach, Florida, for a week of sun, fun, and relaxation, followed by a memorable day in Nashville, Tennessee on the way home. Adult sponsors accompanying the trip include Glenna Honich, Jimmy Green, Cherita Heller, and Rand Swanigan.
In order to plan and prepare we need every senior to fill out our 2025 Graduate Information Form with information about your senior, including their future plans, achievements, and any special memories you'd like to share. This will allow us to highlight your student's unique journey and make this celebration as special as possible. Below are some deadlines to be aware of for each of our celebrations.
We can't wait to celebrate our graduates in the month ahead. We have several things planned so please mark your calendars!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Each week beginning the second week of April, we will shine the digital spotlight on our seniors in our weekly email and social media posts.
- By April 8th
- Fill out our 2025 Graduate Information Form and send one senior/current photo to Kailey Leesman at 417.894.8994 or [email protected]
GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY – Sunday, May 4: This will be our annual Sunday recognition for our graduates and their immediate and extended families.
- By April 27th
- Five photos of moments in your life for the graduation video that will be played in service.
- Email them to Kailey Leesman at [email protected] or text them at 417.894.8994.
- Make sure the photo files are quality resolution! The higher, the better.
- Confirm the number of people attending the reception to Kailey Leesman
- Confirm if you plan to have a poster in the lobby to Kailey Leesman. Drop it off to the church office by May 2nd.
- Five photos of moments in your life for the graduation video that will be played in service.
- Schedule on Sunday:
- 8:30a // Seniors meet in the Parlor
- 9:00a – 10:15a // Worship Service and Recognition at FBC
- 10:15a – 11:15a // Brunch for graduates, their families, and Refuge Youth Group (Fellowship Hall)
SENIOR TRIP – Sunday, May 18 – Friday, May 23:
This year’s Youth Senior Trip will take us to the beautiful Miramar Beach, Florida, for a week of sun, fun, and relaxation, followed by a memorable day in Nashville, Tennessee on the way home. Adult sponsors accompanying the trip include Glenna Honich, Jimmy Green, Cherita Heller, and Rand Swanigan.
- Click Here to Register
- Cost: $375
- Dates: May 18-23
- Location: Miramar Beach, Florida (with a Nashville day trip on the way home)
- Non-Refundable Deposit: A $100 deposit is required to secure your spot. The deposit is due by April 27th.