Graduate Recognition
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Congratulations, class of 2015! On behalf of your church family, we are excited to celebrate this
achievement with you. Please join us, Sunday, May 17, in both worship and special luncheon.
WORSHIP: Graduates will be recognized, by standing where they are, during 8:30 and 9:45 worship.
LUNCHEON: You are also invited to catered luncheon, in honor of our graduates, held at the Pearland
Knights of Columbus Hall, 2320 Hatfield Road, just north of 518 in Pearland. During the luncheon, we
will present a slide show of our graduates, and have a time for graduates to share their plans for the
future. Please submit (by email only) up to 5 photos of your graduate, including a Senior Picture, for
the slideshow.
Your graduate’s meal is free, and additional family members and friends are invited to join us at a cost
of $15 per person. Please call the student ministry office, with the number of those attending the
luncheon, by May 4. You may also email your reservations to [email protected].
SCHOLARSHIP: Each year Friendswood UMC awards several scholarships to deserving church
members. Please find the enclosed scholarship application, and return it to the student ministry office
by the May 4, 2015.
Finally, if you know of a graduate who is not of aware of the luncheon or the scholarship application,
please have them call the student ministry office. The application can also be found on the church web
page www.friendswoodumc.com under student ministry.
In Christ,
Drew Swanson
Director of Student Ministry
281.482.7535, x108
Adrienne Harrell
Student Ministry Associate
281-482-7535, x109
Tracy Beazley
Student Ministry Assistant
281.482.7535, x122
Important Dates to Remember!
May 4
May 4
May 17
Scholarship Applications Due; Pictures and Luncheon Reservations Due
Up to 5 photos (including a Sr Picture) submitted electronically to
[email protected]
Graduates Recognized in Worship at 8:30 & 9:45, Luncheon at 11:15
2015 Graduate Luncheon
Reservation Form
Please return this form, with payment, to the Relevant Student Ministry
Office by Monday, May 4. You may also email the information to
[email protected], and pay for your tickets at the door.
Graduate Name
High School
Parents
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Yes, we are able to attend
No, we are unable to attend
Additional Tickets Needed, $15 each
Address to Mail Tickets To
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Payment Included
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Will pay at the door, May 17, 2015
Friendswood UMC
Attn: Graduate Luncheon
110 N Friendswood Drive
Friendswood TX 77546
Friendswood UMC
Graduating Senior Scholarship Program
The Friendswood United Methodist Church Scholarship Committee awards several thousand
dollars in continuing education scholarships yearly, to deserving high school seniors. Ideally,
scholarship applicants have honored God and Friendswood UMC through the faithful use of
their prayers, presence, gifts, service, and their witness. Awards are based primarily on the
following criteria:
1. Study for a church related vocation.
2. Past service to church
3. Participation in church and student ministries
All students are encouraged to apply, however, as it is not necessary to meet all three
criteria. In addition, students may share with the committee other factors that they feel make
them worthy candidates. Please be aware, however, that need is generally not a determining
factor.
Applications will be available in the Student Lounge, the reception area of the church, from the
Student Ministry Office or online at www.friendswoodumc.com.
The deadline for turning in an application is Monday, May 4, 2015. Applications should be
delivered to the Student Ministry Office, or emailed to [email protected].
Award recipients are announced during the Recognition Dinner.
High School Graduate Scholarship Application
Friendswood United Methodist Church
Name
Address
Date of Birth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
College/University
You Are Accepted To
Intended Degree/Course of Study
Desired Vocation/Occupation
Current GPA
Act/SAT
List School/Extra Curricular Honors
Other Financial Aid Received
PLEASE INCLUDE A BRIEF ESSAY (100-150 WORDS) EXPLAINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPRESSING
YOUR BELIEF THAT YOU ARE DESERVING OF THIS MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP. INCLUDE YOUR PERSONAL AND
CAREER GOALS, YOUR PAST SERVICE TO THE CHURCH, AND HOW YOU SEE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS
CONTINUING TO BE A PART OF YOUR LIFE BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND THAT
I SHALL USE ANY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO PURSUE MY EDUCATION.
Signature
Date