I AM SOMEBODY Service

January 19th, 2025, 2PM
Corydon Presbyterian Church
568 IN-62,
Corydon, IN 47112

PROGRAM

Welcome & Invocation:

Introduction to the Theme of I am Somebody
By Reverend Cindy Cushman

Excerpt #1: From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speech

Read by Avery Ripperdan and Brigham Schreck

Hymn 339: Lift Every Voice and Sing

Excerpt #2: From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speech

Read by Ben Sevilla

Panel Discussion:

Experiences of Belonging in our Community
Moderators: Elmer Ramos
Guests: Glynn Ayers, Regina Gresham

Excerpt #3: From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speech

Read by Jayda Ayers

Art Showcase

Slideshow of the art created by the students at South Central
High School on the theme of I Am Somebody.

Excerpt #4: From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speech

Read by Penelope Schreck & Brigham Schreck

Tribute: Cindy Bauer and Robert Valentine

Music: Swing Low Sweet Chariot

Excerpt #5: From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speech

Read by Avery Ripperdan, Ben Sevilla, Jayda Ayers,
Penelope Schreck & Brigham Schreck

Closing Words: Affirmation to the Community

Closing Hymn 379: We Shall Over Come

AFTER THE SERVICE

We warmly invite you to join us in the Christian Living Center after the service for a meal provided by one of our generous sponsors. While connecting with our community, please take the time to enjoy the beautiful art created by students from South Central High School, all inspired by the theme,“I Am Somebody”

THANK YOU!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this event possible. Special thanks to Corydon Presbyterian Church and Reverend Cindy Cushman for hosting, and to the MLK Planning Committee for their dedication. Thank you to our volunteer readers—Avery Ripperdan, Ben Sevilla, Jayda Ayers, Penelope Schreck, and Brigham Schreck—our panelists Glynn Ayers and Regina Gresham, the student artists from South Central High School, and the Grace Tabernacle Choir for your contributions. We also appreciate our sponsors: KFC for providing food, Hey Elmer Print and Design Co. for design support, the Indian Creek Trail Board, and Corydon Presbyterian Church as our host sponsor. Finally, thank you to our community for celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and working toward a more inclusive future.

FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT:

Karen York - karenwaiteyork@gmail.com
Elmer Ramos - info@heyelmer.com

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