We're recognizing graduating seniors during Crossroads' Sunday morning service on May 19 and we’d love the opportunity to highlight all of our wonderful seniors.
Senior recognition is going to be both digital and in-person this year. We're asking that seniors record a video of themselves and be present at whichever service they normally attend. This will give our church the ability to "see" each senior, regardless of which service they attend, and get the personal aspect of praying for seniors at their attended service. If you've attended Dive on Sunday nights, but have another church home, we still want you to participate and send us a video to include in our senior recognition project!
IN-PERSON INSTRUCTIONS: During the in-person part of the service on May 19, we'll invite seniors to stand up where they are during the service pray. We'd like to invite parents, families, and other significant adults (small group leaders, etc.) to pray over each senior during that time.
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS: We'd like seniors to record a video of themselves and upload it to Google Drive. Once it's uploaded, please share the Google Drive file link to Pastor Rich at [email protected]. Make sure the file sharing permission is set to "Anyone with the link can edit." Video submissions are due by May 5. If you need any help or even assistance filming, don't hesitate to ask! I can help in just about any capacity!
In your video, please include the following pieces of info:
- Introduce yourself. (Smile, "Hi My name is [First and Last Name]....)
- Which school are you graduating from? Were there any activities or significant achievements you were involved in during your high school career?
- How were you involved at Crossroads? Give us a list of places you served (kids small group leader, worship team, Summer Blast, etc.) or significant involvements (attended ministry weekly, Winter Camp, mission trips, Challenge, etc.). If you've got another home church, tell us about how you were involved and served there too!
- Tell us about what God and the church has meant to you. Did you grow spiritually? Find friends and community? Were there any opportunities that made a big impact in your life?
- Basic info about you future plans. Where do you plan to attend school in the fall? Have you indicated a major? If not attending college, will you be pursuing a military career or beginning a trade or other interest?
- In your email to Rich, please include a senior photo. (alternatively, upload your senior photo to Google Drive and share the pic and video as a folder)
To get the best quality for your video:
- Lighting. Make sure you have good natural light or soft light directed towards your face. The goal is to eliminate shadows on your face.
- Sound. Be reasonably close to your device, speak loud, and project your voice clearly.
- Stable video. Set your phone/camera down, use a tripod or phone stand, or have someone else record it.
- Look into the camera/make eye contact.
Please note: We will only be recognizing students whose families contact Pastor Rich with the requested information above. Please contact Rich so that your student does not miss out on this occasion!