On the evening ofThursday, May 23, twenty-four hours prior to the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, close to 600 guests arrived at theFirst Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, Calif. to attend the last 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 worship and communion service for the Class of 2013.

The evening began with a welcome to the graduates and their families by Dr. Todd Pickett, Dean of Spiritual Development, a prayer by Lisa Igram, Associate Dean of Spiritual Development, and the congregation sang "All Creatures of Our God and King" led by an alumni worship band. A retrospective video for the class of 2013 was shown, highlighting major events that took place throughout their time as students. Graduating seniorsGiovani Prayitno, Zachary De Vesta, and Erika Sanchez then shared prayers of thanksgiving as they reflected upon God's faithfulness during their time at 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023.

晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 President Barry H. Corey prepared the congregation's hearts for communion, which was served by 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 faculty and Student Development directors. Chris Grace, Vice President of Student Development, closed with a benediction and a "spiritual conferral" of degrees, acknowledging the unique transformation that took place in them during their time at 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023. Graduating students then came to the front to receive a prayer of blessing, beforefiling out of the sanctuary and participating in the tradition of ringing the "晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 Bell." The bell was one of the original bells from 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023's first campus on Hope and 6th Street in downtown Los Angeles. Every student rings the bell as they leave, representing their commitmentto go forth and share the gospel of Jesus Christ.