A distinctive yet unplanned theme of thankfulness emerged this past weekend (November 11-12), first with Remembrance Day, then at 7.28 with the baptism of Avondale College of Higher Education Bachelor of Arts student Luke Vodell. “God saved my life,” said Luke of the role faith played in his recovery from life-threatening injuries sustained in a skateboarding accident a year ago (Connections Vol 24 No 3). “That’s the reason I’m giving my life to Him.” Chaplain Dr Wayne French commends Luke for his commitment and encourages him as he graduates to “walk into the future with confidence.”—Sonja Larsen Credit: Jamin Binning.