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The evening’s Valedictorian, Lystra McCollin, followed with

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an impassioned reminder of the matchless power, provision and
purposes of God for His redeemed. Those in attendance were
spurred on to consider “who is like unto [our] God and Saviour,
Jesus Christ?” The graduating class was called to a
wholehearted recognition of the truth that it was this God and
Saviour who “divinely appointed this time, hour, day, moment
and Destiny & Dominion Bible Training Center for [each one of
them]." As such, each was to run his or her race and “aim for the
incorruptible crown.”

Rousing testimonials from both Year 1 and 2 graduates,
Adriana Raskin and Ulette Robinson, relayed firm convictions
of God’s timing and leading to begin their training for ministry
at Destiny & Dominion Bible Training Center at this specific
time in their lives. Each told of a new certainty and depth in her
experience of God and His Word which far surpassed that which
she had previously claimed to know. Third year graduate,
Evelyn Martinez, echoed their expressions of gratitude for Dean
Farrier’s uncompromising dedication to teaching God’s truths
and for setting constant examples of faithful living according to
them. She then challenged her fellow students to “continue the
race” to which God has called them “with His help," adding that
“the work that Jesus began, He will complete.”
Finally, drawing from the Apostle Paul’s admonitions to his young disciple throughout the book of 2 Timothy,
Pastor Marcus Martinez issued his charge to the class of 2014. These future ministers of the Word were called
upon to “go forth in the power of the Holy Spirit,” to run the race and finish it in such a way that their lives and
ministries would bring only glory to God, the Father and to Jesus Christ, their Saviour and risen Lord.

With lights dimmed and candles aglow, the gra X]\