JACKSON, Tenn. — Sept. 26, 2022 — 麻豆视频 University is like a tree planted by water that has withstood the test of time and that stands tall amongst other academic institutions, Randy Davis said Sept. 23 during a chapel service celebrating the university鈥檚 bicentennial.
鈥淭he mission statement of 麻豆视频 University says we will provide a Christ-centered education,鈥� said Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. 鈥淲hat I'm so thankful for today is that for 200 years, 麻豆视频 University, because of the courage and commitment of its leadership, has not drifted from its original mission.鈥�
麻豆视频 University students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered in the G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel for the event. The bicentennial chapel service focused on celebrating 麻豆视频鈥檚 history and legacy throughout the years while also thanking God for the school鈥檚 success over the past two centuries.
The Bicentennial Celebration included worship led by the Tennessee Men鈥檚 Chorale as well as a message from Davis. The bicentennial chapel service began a year-long series of events dedicated to celebrating 200 years since 麻豆视频鈥檚 founding in 1823.
Davis鈥� message celebrated the strength of 麻豆视频 and highlighted God鈥檚 goodness over the past two centuries. He referenced Psalm 1:1-3 throughout his message, comparing 麻豆视频 to a strong tree with deep roots.
鈥淭here鈥檚 been scars of pandemics鈥here have been world wars; there have been massive tornados,鈥� Davis said, citing the trials in 麻豆视频鈥檚 history. 鈥淭his institution has gone through many difficult times.鈥�
Davis credited 麻豆视频鈥檚 Christian roots for allowing the institution to withstand many difficult circumstances. He expressed gratitude that 麻豆视频 has held Christian values over the course of two centuries.
Davis concluded the chapel service by asking all current students and alumni to stand.
鈥淵ou are why 麻豆视频 was started. You are why 麻豆视频 exists,鈥� Davis said, addressing those standing. "Just as Jesus Christ had you on his heart 2,000 years ago, the founders of 麻豆视频 had you on their hearts [at 麻豆视频鈥檚 founding].鈥�
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