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Attendees hold out their candles while they sing. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Homecoming Candlelight Devo brings alumni back for cherished event

October 14, 2023 by Daniel Curd

Students, families, alumni and staff gathered on the steps of the Hardin Administration Building to commemorate the start of Homecoming weekend with a traditional candlelight devotional. Attendees spent time in song together and prayed over the activities on campus.

Volunteers hand out candles to attendees. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Craig Fisher, Associate Vice President for Alumni and Advancement, leads the night with a devotion. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Community members light each other’s candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Community members light each other’s candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Tyler Rog, freshman multimedia major from Cabot, Arkansas, extends his candle. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Attendees sing along with the worship music. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Community members hold out their candles. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Attendees hold out their candles while they sing. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the worship team lead the night with A Cappella worship. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Attendees gather on the steps of the Hardin Administration building for a candlelight devotional. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Volunteers worship on the side of the stairs. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Craig Fisher, Associate Vice President for Alumni and Advancement, concludes the night with a prayer. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: candlelight devo, candlelight devotional

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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