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HONORING THE
LFCC GRADUATES
Dr. Monica Greene-Smalls
Each year, LFCC’s dynamic Scholarship Committee hosts a
Scholarship Luncheon to not only recognize the graduates
for their hard work and dedication, but to sow a financial
seed as they progress to the next phase of their respective
journeys. This year, the following graduates will be honored
at LFCC on June 25, 2017:
Tyler Akles - Rosedale Baptist School Nesiah
Christy Kennedy - Edgewood High School
Jaylen Kelley - Harford Technical High School
Jzontazya Stewart - Aberdeen High School
Kayla Thomas - Patapsco High School and Center

for the Arts
The following Parable (author unknown) is dedicated to the
2017 LFCC Graduates, as a reminder to focus on God as
they face the future.
PARABLE
OF THE PENCIL
The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. There
are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the
world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best
pencil you can be.
ONE: You will be able to do many great
things, but only if you allow yourself to
be held in Someone’s hand.
TWO: You will experience a painful
sharpening from time to time, but you’ll
need it to become a better pencil.
FOUR: The most important part of
you will always be what’s inside.
AND FIVE: On every surface you are
used on, you must leave your mark.
No matter what the condition, you
must continue to write.
THREE: You will be able to correct any
mistakes you might make.
The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box with
purpose in its heart.
Now replacing the place of the pencil with you:
ONE: You will be able to do many great
things, but only if you allow yourself to
be held in God’s hand. And allow other
human beings to access you for the
many gifts you possess.
TWO: You will experience a painful
sharpening from time to time, by going
through various problems, but you’ll
need it to become a stronger person.
FOUR: The most important part of you
will always be what’s inside.
AND FIVE: On every surface you walk
through, you must leave your mark...
No matter what the situation, you must
continue to do your duties.
THREE: You will be able to correct any
mistakes you might make.
Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best person you
can be.
By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on this earth,
having a meaningful purpose in our hearts.
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