By Cyrus A. Natividad

Rev. Wella Hoyle-De Rosas, Minister for Students and Campus Chaplaincy, Silliman University together with CPU President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles and CPU Board of Trustees Chairman, Atty. Von Lovel D. Bedona and Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Pastor, University  Church.

The Baccalaureate Service for the college graduates of 2019 was held on April 28, 8:30 AM at the Rose Memorial Auditorium. University President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles, welcomed everyone. He expressed gratitude for the efficient performance of the teachers and employees, resulting in a big turnout of college graduates for this year.

The Bahandi Singers performed the choral introit before the congregation. The invocation was led by Rev. Samuel R. Escobin, Associate Pastor, University Church, and was followed with the reading of the Word by UC Associate Pastor Mary Grace F. Labis.

Chriselda Elaine V. Ador, BS Psychology, Magna Cum Laude shared her testimony of faith and hard work to her fellow graduates.

Rev. Ruth G. Lunasco, Associate Pastor, University Church, introduced the Baccalaureate speaker. Rev. Wella Hoyle-De Rosas, Minister for Students and Campus Chaplaincy, Silliman University, delivered her message to the graduates, imploring them to “dare to make a difference.” This message was inspired by Matthew 14:22-23. Rev. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian, Senior Pastor, University Church, gave the commissioning and said the prayer for the graduates afterwards.

Graduates and their parents flock the Rose Memorial Auditorium during the Baccalaureate Service. 

Chriselda Elaine V. Ador, BS Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, delivered her response, centered on the witness of faith. She narrated about the faith and discipline that her parents imposed on her so that she could graduate with honors: “I am so thankful for this award which I should share as a challenge and inspiration to my fellow grads.”

Rev. Roger Quimpo gave the benediction before the recessional.