September 2, 2020 (Jackson, Miss.) - University faculty and staff celebrated the beginning of a new academic year during the Belhaven University 2020 Service of Dedication.
Serving others is at the heart of what makes Belhaven unique, and one of the ceremony's highlights was the Celebration of Faithful Service. A total of 43 honorees were presented with clocks as a reminder of the time they spent faithfully serving the University and its students. The awards recognized staff and faculty for every five-year increment of work.
During the program, Belhaven University President Dr. Roger Parrot gave an inspiring speech and talked about the significance of the University's2020-2021 Verse of the Year. The verse is from Psalm 112:4. “Light dawns in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous."
Watch the 2020 Service of Dedication below.