Promise Banquet
The purpose of the Promise Banquet is to raise funds for tuition assistance and other programs while informing the community about the outstanding Christian education at True Light Christian School. For several years we have enjoyed a delicious meal, provided a glimpse of what the school has to offer, and concluded the evening with a guest speaker. Reservations are required through the school office.
Promise Event 2021
Promise Event Video Update
We are pleased to announce that comedian Daren Streblow will be joining us for this year's Promise Banquet Event scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021. In order to comply with the current mandates of the state, we will need to have 2 showtimes: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with grab and go desserts after each show. In order to accommodate the most amount of people socially distanced, we are changing the location of our event to the Grace Life Church Sanctuary. Instead of sitting around banquet style tables, guests will be seated in rows with space between groups. RSVP’s and Masks will be essential in order to comply with current mandates. The space will be professionally cleaned between show times.
We are pleased to announce that comedian Daren Streblow will be joining us for this year's Promise Banquet Event scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021. In order to comply with the current mandates of the state, we will need to have 2 showtimes: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with grab and go desserts after each show. In order to accommodate the most amount of people socially distanced, we are changing the location of our event to the Grace Life Church Sanctuary. Instead of sitting around banquet style tables, guests will be seated in rows with space between groups. RSVP’s and Masks will be essential in order to comply with current mandates. The space will be professionally cleaned between show times.
Daren Streblow Bio
Daren Streblow is an American stand-up comedian with a unique style of observational stand-up comedy. During his teenage years, Daren worked at a radio station in Duluth, Minnesota and ended up falling in love with radio. He went on to study communications at the University of Minnesota. Initially, Daren expected to pursue a lifelong radio career, but felt compelled to give comedy a try in 1995. After gaining popularity through open mic nights, Daren was able to support himself with his comedy and became a full time comedian in 1998.
Daren has since had a remarkable career, opening for big names such as Weird Al Yankovic, Brad Stine, and James Gregory. He has worked for a plethora of different companies, including Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios, and the ACME Comedy Company. Since Daren is a "clean" comic, he is often asked to perform at churches, fundraisers, and universities.
Recently, Daren was able to combine his current love with his previous passion by taking his comedy to the airwaves. In 2011, Daren joined up with Media Outfitters Inc. to launch "The Daren Streblow Comedy Show." The show airs weekly in over fifty markets, both domestic and overseas, allowing people all over the world to get a dose of Daren's sophisticated yet wacky style of comedy.
Daren has since had a remarkable career, opening for big names such as Weird Al Yankovic, Brad Stine, and James Gregory. He has worked for a plethora of different companies, including Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios, and the ACME Comedy Company. Since Daren is a "clean" comic, he is often asked to perform at churches, fundraisers, and universities.
Recently, Daren was able to combine his current love with his previous passion by taking his comedy to the airwaves. In 2011, Daren joined up with Media Outfitters Inc. to launch "The Daren Streblow Comedy Show." The show airs weekly in over fifty markets, both domestic and overseas, allowing people all over the world to get a dose of Daren's sophisticated yet wacky style of comedy.
Testimonial Video
Past Promise Banquet Speakers
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2019 – Alan and Lisa Robertson revealed the power of God's redeeming love and healing in their marriage and family.
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Alan and Lisa Robertson, 2019
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2018 – The Benham Brothers shared their commitment to Biblical values despite popular culture and the business world's pressures.
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Benham Brothers, 2018
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2017 – Chad Williams shared his experiences as a Navy SEAL on mental toughness, discipline, teamwork, leadership, safety, and motivation and how God can carry you through tough situations.
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Chad Williams, 2017
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2016 – The Skit Guys shared God’s Word through comedy and drama.
2015 – Todd Gongwer shared his passion for everyone to, Lead…for God’s Sake!
2014 – Josh McDowell challenged us with statistics and the effects of media on this generation.
2013 – Alex Kendrick inspired many by his testimony in producing movies and challenged all at a personal level to pursue a true heart relationship with our Lord.
2012 – Don Piper gave us a glimpse of heaven revealed to him after he died in an auto accident in Texas. During his brief time in heaven he saw people just outside the gates that helped him in his Christian walk. Piper challenged the audience, “Who will you greet?”
2011 – Ken Davis reminded us to Lighten Up and that each human interaction as well as our time on Earth is precious and should be enjoyed with the humor each day brings.
2010 – Kirk Cameron brought the Promise Banquet to a whole new level of excitement and attendance. Over 600 people came to see the actor best known for playing Mike Seaver on Growing Pains. He spoke of how to Fireproof your marriage.
2009 – Dave Dravecky followed the next year with his amazing story of making it to the Major Leagues, battling cancer, fighting his way back to the Major Leagues, only to break his arm during a pitch. Dravecky’s career ended when they amputated his arm.
2008 – Michael Reagan headlined the first annual Promise Banquet in March of 2008. Reagan entertained the crowd with humorous stories and tragic events from his life, a life with the same title as his book, Growing Up Reagan.
2015 – Todd Gongwer shared his passion for everyone to, Lead…for God’s Sake!
2014 – Josh McDowell challenged us with statistics and the effects of media on this generation.
2013 – Alex Kendrick inspired many by his testimony in producing movies and challenged all at a personal level to pursue a true heart relationship with our Lord.
2012 – Don Piper gave us a glimpse of heaven revealed to him after he died in an auto accident in Texas. During his brief time in heaven he saw people just outside the gates that helped him in his Christian walk. Piper challenged the audience, “Who will you greet?”
2011 – Ken Davis reminded us to Lighten Up and that each human interaction as well as our time on Earth is precious and should be enjoyed with the humor each day brings.
2010 – Kirk Cameron brought the Promise Banquet to a whole new level of excitement and attendance. Over 600 people came to see the actor best known for playing Mike Seaver on Growing Pains. He spoke of how to Fireproof your marriage.
2009 – Dave Dravecky followed the next year with his amazing story of making it to the Major Leagues, battling cancer, fighting his way back to the Major Leagues, only to break his arm during a pitch. Dravecky’s career ended when they amputated his arm.
2008 – Michael Reagan headlined the first annual Promise Banquet in March of 2008. Reagan entertained the crowd with humorous stories and tragic events from his life, a life with the same title as his book, Growing Up Reagan.
