The J.N. Andrews Honors Program fostered a strong spiritual community during the 2025 fall semester with its biannual Agape Feast on Sept. 12 and its annual Honors Church service on Nov. 8. Students from across campus were joined by faculty and staff members for moments of fellowship and spiritual strengthening.
The Agape Feast, held in the lobby of the Howard Performing Arts Center, featured the theme “Unity in Christ.” Attendees were provided a spread of soups, breads, cheeses and fruits to enjoy while listening to various musical performances by Honors students, with opportunities to sing along as well. A talk was given by Ryan Hayes, professor of chemistry, who demonstrated several short chemistry and physics experiments to illustrate the need for being in tune with God and having faith in Him.
The Honors Church program, themed “Greater Love Hath No Man Than This,” was held in the Seminary Chapel and featured a literary-based service. Several Honors students read portions of the Bible and excerpts from other texts in various languages throughout the program. Between the readings were musical performances by the University Singers, conducted by Stephen Zork, professor of music. The service’s sermon was given by Rahel Wells, professor of biblical studies. She discussed the curses from God listed in the Book of Deuteronomy as an example of His love, as reflected in Jesus’ willingness to bear the consequences of those curses.
Ultimately, attendees from across campus enjoyed taking part in the spiritually enriching events held by the Honors Program.
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