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 Banquet 2020 Digital Edition
Welcome to the 2020 Promise Banquet digital edition! While this is not the banquet we envisioned, we are excited to share two videos with you.
Message from Rachel-Ruth Wright
Rachel-Ruth shares about holding the line and keeping focused, especially during tough situations so that we can pass the baton of faith onto younger generations.
Testimonial Video
This year’s video takes on a unique twist with live interviews. We have a few families that have been with True Light for many years and their youngest child is now in 8th grade. These families have many stories to share about how True Light has impacted their children.
Rachel-Ruth Wright
Born in Raleigh, NC, Rachel-Ruth is daughter of Anne Graham Lotz and granddaughter of Billy Graham. Following graduation from Baylor University, she married Steven Wright, a high school football coach, and has three daughters: Bell, Sophia, and Riggin.
Rachel-Ruth serves on the Board for AnGeL Ministries, chairs the weekly prayer team for her mother’s ministry, and teaches a weekly women’s Bible study at the University of North Carolina. She has shared God’s Word at numerous events countrywide.
Her passion for leading children to Jesus and into God’s Word has compelled her to lead monthly missions’ chapels at her children’s school; to teach middle school children at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Camp; and helped to inspire her mother’s first children’s book, Heaven: God’s Promise for Me.
Rachel-Ruth feels called to pass the baton of Truth to the next generation, and to help others pass it also.
Born in Raleigh, NC, Rachel-Ruth is daughter of Anne Graham Lotz and granddaughter of Billy Graham. Following graduation from Baylor University, she married Steven Wright, a high school football coach, and has three daughters: Bell, Sophia, and Riggin.
Rachel-Ruth serves on the Board for AnGeL Ministries, chairs the weekly prayer team for her mother’s ministry, and teaches a weekly women’s Bible study at the University of North Carolina. She has shared God’s Word at numerous events countrywide.
Her passion for leading children to Jesus and into God’s Word has compelled her to lead monthly missions’ chapels at her children’s school; to teach middle school children at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Camp; and helped to inspire her mother’s first children’s book, Heaven: God’s Promise for Me.
Rachel-Ruth feels called to pass the baton of Truth to the next generation, and to help others pass it also.
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.
