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 2023
We are pleased to announce that Virginia Prodan will be joining us for this year's Promise Banquet scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2023.
We respectfully request adults only.
We respectfully request adults only.
Virginia Prodan Bio
As a young attorney in Romania under Nicolae Ceausescu’s brutal communist regime, Virginia had spent her entire life searching for the truth. When she finally found it in the pages of the most forbidden book in all of Romania, Virginia accepted the divine call to defend Christians against unjust persecution in an otherwise ungodly land. For this act of treason, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and came within seconds of being executed under the orders of Ceausescu himself. How Virginia not only managed to defeat her enemies time and again, but helped expose the appalling secret that would lead to the demise of Ceausescu’s evil empire is one of the most extraordinary stories ever told.
Virginia had literally faced her assassin and has lived to tell about it. You will be inspired by her confidence and courage in the Lord; and by her desire to share God’s love with anyone. She had shared it with the man who was hired to kill her. Virginia Prodan’s compelling story of courage in the face of intimidation, and even death on behalf of others, is a testament to her unwavering faith in a God who delivers.
Virginia had literally faced her assassin and has lived to tell about it. You will be inspired by her confidence and courage in the Lord; and by her desire to share God’s love with anyone. She had shared it with the man who was hired to kill her. Virginia Prodan’s compelling story of courage in the face of intimidation, and even death on behalf of others, is a testament to her unwavering faith in a God who delivers.
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.
