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Awakening 2017 Media

  • A young man sits at a grand piano, performing in front of an audience. The setting is dimly lit, and the atmosphere is focused and serious.
  • A high-school student sits by a large window, writing in a notebook with a book open beside them. The view outside the window shows a campus scene with buildings and trees in the background.
  • High-school students and staff gathered outside, with one person in the foreground raising their hands in enthusiasm.
  • Black and white photo of a group of high-school students sitting closely together, some with their heads bowed and eyes closed, appearing to be in a moment of reflection or prayer.
  • A group of high-school students sit closely together, some with heads bowed and eyes closed in prayer, while others appear to be singing or speaking.
  • High-school students entering grades 9–12 singing together, some holding papers and one student with an arm raised, during a faith, worship, and arts exploration event.
  • High-school students in grades 9-12 gather in a room, singing and raising their hands in worship, wearing event t-shirts and name badges.
  • A group of high-school students and a staff member participate in a worship session at Hope College, with the staff member raising his hand. The scene is viewed through a translucent curtain with a tree design, and colorful banners hang in the background.
  • A man with glasses and a beard speaks into a microphone while holding a piece of paper. Several high-school students sit in the background, listening attentively.
  • A person in an orange shirt with "AWAKENING Hope College" on the back is placing their fingers on the forehead of another person with closed eyes, as part of a faith and worship activity. Other participants are visible in the background.
  • A group of high-school students wearing orange t-shirts with the word "AWAKENING" on the back, standing closely together with their arms around each other's shoulders, participating in a faith and worship activity at Hope College.
  • A high-school student is gently anointing another student's forehead with a small amount of oil or ash during a faith, worship, and arts gathering. Other students in orange and blue shirts are visible in the background, engaged in the event.
  • A group of high-school students wearing matching t-shirts with "AWAKENING" on the back stand in a circle with their arms around each other in a brightly lit room with colorful stained glass windows.
  • A group of high-school students in grades 9–12 stand in a circle with their arms around each other, singing and smiling, with colorful stained glass windows in the background at Hope College.
  • A group of high-school students, some wearing orange "STAFF" shirts, huddle together in a circle inside a chapel with colorful stained glass windows. They are preparing for the Festival of Worship at Hope College.
  • High-school students in grades 9–12 stand in a semi-circle with their arms raised in worship inside a well-lit chapel. The room has large arched windows with colorful stained glass and wooden pews. Some students are wearing orange shirts, while others are in navy blue.
  • High-school students wearing navy blue shirts perform on stage, one holding an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone while another plays an electric guitar. Other students are visible in the background, participating in a worship and arts exploration event.
  • A group of high school students in grades 9-12 are gathered on a stage within a church, playing musical instruments and singing during a worship service. The stage is set in front of large stained-glass windows, and the scene is lit with natural light streaming through the windows.
  • A group of high-school students in grades 9–12 perform on stage, engaging in worship through music and arts. One student stands at the center, speaking or singing into a microphone while gesturing with their hands. Other students are playing instruments and singing, with a backdrop of a large, arched window and stone walls, creating a serene atmosphere.
  • High-school students playing musical instruments and singing during a worship session in a church with stained glass windows in the background.
  • A high-school student plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone during a worship session.
  • A high-school student stands in front of a music stand, playing an acoustic guitar with stained glass windows in the background.
  • A high-school student plays the drums in a dimly lit room with colorful stained glass windows in the background.
  • A high-school student wearing a cap is playing the drums during a faith and arts exploration event.
  • A group of high-school students with their arms raised, holding up smartphones, smiling and looking towards the front in a dimly lit room.
  • A group of high school students entering grades 9–12 are seated in a large, well-lit room with large windows, engaging in conversation. Some students sit on chairs while others sit on the floor or on couches. They appear to be discussing or exploring topics related to faith, worship, and the arts.
  • A group of high-school students wearing navy blue shirts stand in a circle with their arms around each other, engaged in a group hug.
  • A group of high-school students, with one student being comforted by another, participate in a faith and arts gathering at Hope College.
  • A group of high-school students seated in a circle, praying together with heads bowed and hands clasped. Some students have arms draped around each other, displaying a sense of unity and support. They are in a room with two framed portraits on the wall behind them. One student wears an orange shirt labeled "STAFF."
  • A group of high-school students sitting together, smiling and laughing, during an event for exploring faith, worship, and the arts.
  • A group of high-school students in grades 9–12 sit in a large, bright room with tall windows, gathered to explore faith, worship, and the arts. Some students wear orange shirts, while others wear dark blue shirts. They are engaged in discussion and activities, with some taking notes and others listening attentively.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9-12, some wearing "awakening" shirts, are gathered indoors. One student is giving another a piggyback ride, while another student is sitting on someone’s shoulders. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying each other’s company.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9–12, some wearing orange "Awakening" shirts and others wearing navy "Awakening" shirts, stand together in a bright, modern indoor space. They are gathered to explore faith, worship, and the arts at Hope College.
  • A large group of high-school students wearing "Awakening" shirts in orange and navy blue gather in a bright room, smiling and raising their index fingers. They are participating in a program to explore faith, worship, and the arts.
  • A person wearing an orange "Hope College Awakening Staff" shirt is seen from the back, standing in front of a group of students. They are inside a church with a large, ornate stained glass window in the background. Microphones and music stands with sheets are visible, indicating a musical or worship setting.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9–12, wearing "Awakening" t-shirts, pose enthusiastically in front of a building with large glass windows.
  • A group of people, some wearing orange shirts, are on stage in a dimly lit church with an illuminated stained glass window in the background. They appear to be leading a worship session with musical instruments including keyboards and drums. A man in a blue shirt is speaking into a microphone.
  • High-school students and staff gather outdoors around a table, engaging in a discussion and registering for the Awakening program at Hope College. Some students are seen signing papers, while staff members in orange "AWAKENING STAFF" shirts assist them. A man and two young girls stand nearby.
  • A group of high-school students sitting on the grass in front of a historic building with large arched windows at Hope College, engaging in discussion or activities related to faith, worship, and the arts. Some are wearing blue shirts with the word "AWAKENING" on the back.
  • A group of high school students wearing "Awakening" shirts sit in pews and listen attentively to a person in a white robe speaking at the front of a chapel with a cross in the background.
  • High-school students entering grades 9–12 sit in a large circle in a spacious, well-lit room with floor-to-ceiling windows. They are engaged in a group activity, some taking notes and others listening attentively. The room has comfortable seating and a view of the campus outside.
  • A high-school student with long blonde hair plays an organ while other students, all wearing "Awakening" t-shirts, stand around watching.
  • A group of high-school students sitting and standing on a sandy beach, some playing guitars and others with their arms raised. The sun is setting over the water in the background.
  • High-school students entering grades 9–12 gather on a beach at sunset. Some are sitting on the sand, talking and relaxing, while others are standing and dancing. Two students are playing guitars. The scene captures a moment of community and joy as they explore faith, worship, and the arts.
  • A group of high-school students sit and stand in a circle on a sandy beach at sunset, some playing guitars and others with arms raised, engaging in activities related to faith, worship, and the arts.
  • High-school students entering grades 9–12 practice playing pianos in a music classroom. They are wearing headphones and navy blue t-shirts that read "AWAKENING HOPE COLLEGE." A teacher in an orange t-shirt stands at the front of the class, engaging with a student. Music sheets and instructional materials are visible on the pianos and whiteboard.
  • A group of high-school students gathers outside a building. One girl is hugging an adult, both smiling. Other students and staff members are standing nearby, also smiling.
  • Students and adults walking outside, carrying bags and musical instrument cases, smiling.
  • A group of high-school students stands on a stage in a church setting, participating in a worship session. They are playing various musical instruments, including guitars, keyboards, and drums, with microphones set up in front of them. Behind the students, a large screen displays the lyrics "You're a good, good Father, it's who You are, it's who You are, it's who You are." Stained glass windows and a high, arched ceiling add to the ambiance of the space.
  • High-school students perform on stage at a church, with arms raised, while a group of peers watch. Behind them, lyrics to a song are projected on a screen: "Let the King of my heart / Be the fire inside my veins / The echo of my days / Oh He is my song." The students wear shirts with "AWAKENING" and "Hope College" printed on the back. Stained glass windows are visible in the background.
  • High-school students perform on stage at a church, with arms raised, while a group of peers watch. Behind them, lyrics to a song are projected on a screen: "Let the King of my heart / Be the fire inside my veins / The echo of my days / Oh He is my song." The students wear shirts with "AWAKENING" and "Hope College" printed on the back. Stained glass windows are visible in the background. A black-and-white photo of two smiling high-school students, one with long hair leaning on the other, and other students blurred in the background.
  • A group of high-school students and a woman share a joyful moment and hug outside a building, with other students smiling in the background.
  • Two high-school students wearing orange "Awakening Staff" t-shirts embrace a smiling peer holding a guitar case. They are standing outside on a college campus with buildings and trees in the background.
  • Three smiling students wearing orange "Awakening" T-shirts and name tags stand together in front of Phelps Hall at Hope College.
  • Two high-school students dressed in blue shirts are smiling and hugging each other outdoors with blurred figures and buildings in the background.
  • A group of high-school students, wearing matching "Awakening" t-shirts and name tags, stand together outdoors, laughing and engaging in animated conversation.
  • Two high-school students smile and pose playfully outside a building with large windows at Hope College. One student has her hands under her chin, and the other is leaning in with sunglasses on her head.
  • High school students in grades 9-12 wearing orange shirts, singing and playing musical instruments on stage, participating in a worship and arts event.
  • High school students in grades 9-12 wearing orange shirts, singing and playing musical instruments on stage, participating in a worship and arts event.
  • Black-and-white photo of high-school students in grades 9–12 participating in a worship session, with one student in the center raising her hand and others around her engaged in the moment.
  • Three individuals are singing into microphones during a worship session. The woman in the center and the man on the right are wearing matching orange t-shirts, and the woman on the left is wearing a patterned top. The man on the right is also playing a guitar.
  • A group of high-school students and staff members, some wearing orange "Hope College Awakening" t-shirts, stand in a close huddle on stage with arms around each other. Microphones are visible in the foreground, and a projection screen in the background displays the "Reformed Church in America" logo.
  • Three students, two male and one female, are seated with electric guitars in a music practice room, engaging in a workshop on worship and the arts at Hope College. Musical instruments and equipment are visible around the room.
  • A group of high-school students standing side by side, bowing their heads in prayer or reflection. The students are wearing name tags and casual clothing, and they appear to be in a modern, brightly lit room.
  • A man wearing a paint-splattered shirt stands next to a colorful painting of a red barn labeled "Security Ranch," holding a microphone and reading from a piece of paper. The painting is on an easel and features a car, a jet, and a figure in a suit.
  • A high-school student in a pink shirt is placing a drawing on a blackboard covered with various colorful drawings created by other students. The drawings include stick figures, musical notes, and abstract shapes.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9–12 are gathered in a classroom, sitting on the floor and benches, attentively watching a presentation. The room has beige walls, high windows, and a TV screen on a cart. Some students are wearing colorful T-shirts and lanyards.
  • A group of high-school students in a music room, with one student playing the drums while others watch and assist. Shelves with drum equipment are visible in the background.
  • A group of high-school students and an instructor gather in a music rehearsal room. Two students are seated and playing guitars, one student is seated and observing, an instructor is kneeling and looking at equipment, and another student stands nearby. Music stands and open instrument cases are visible on the floor.
  • Four high-school students, three male and one female, are gathered around a table in a music or recording studio, listening attentively to an instructor. They appear to be in a learning session about worship and the arts.
  • A high-school student wearing a T-shirt and shorts is playing a cello with a focused expression in a practice room. A bag is placed on the floor next to him.
  • A group of high-school students sitting in a classroom, attentively listening to an instructor. The instructor is seated and gesturing with his hand while speaking. The students have notebooks and are taking notes. The classroom has a piano, a whiteboard with writing, and music staff lines on the walls.
  • A high-school student sits at a large pipe organ, playing music. He is wearing an orange "Fiddler on the Roof" T-shirt.
  • Two high-school students wearing headsets sit at digital pianos in a classroom, with one playing the piano and the other visible in the background. The room is equipped with multiple pianos and sheet music is displayed on the instruments.
  • A high-school student playing a drum set in a music room, with other percussion instruments and equipment visible in the background.
  • A group of high-school students sitting at a long picnic table under a pavilion, smiling and holding water bottles. They are gathered for a faith and arts camp at Hope College.
  • A high-school student wearing a blue t-shirt and glasses sits in a music room, playing an electric bass guitar. In the background, shelves hold various musical instruments and equipment.
  • High-school students gather in a casual setting, smiling and interacting with each other. Some are seated while others stand around a table, suggesting an engaging and friendly environment.
  • Three high-school students entering grades 9–12 sit on a bench, laughing and engaging with each other; the middle student has a playful expression, while the other two smile warmly. The student on the left wears a green tank top and striped skirt, the middle student wears a "Boundary Waters" t-shirt, and the student on the right wears a "Hope College" t-shirt.
  • Two high-school students, one with braided hair and sunglasses and the other with long hair and glasses, sit on the beach playing ukuleles, smiling and enjoying the sunny day.
  • A high-school student with long brown hair and glasses plays a ukulele while sitting on the sand. Another student sits nearby, partially visible.
  • High-school students in swimwear and casual clothes play and walk on a sandy beach, with trees and parked cars in the background.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9–12 stand together in front of a building, smiling and wearing matching "Awakening" t-shirts in blue and orange. They are participating in a program to explore faith, worship, and the arts.
  • A group of high-school students gathered outdoors by the water, with a young woman standing and reading from a book, while others are seated or playing guitars.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9–12 stand together in front of a building. They are smiling and wearing "Awakening" T-shirts in blue and orange. Some have lanyards and name tags around their necks. The background shows large windows and a glass door reflecting greenery.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9-12, standing in front of a building, wearing "Awakening" t-shirts and name badges, smiling and posing together.
  • High-school students in grades 9–12 dance with their arms raised, participating in a worship and arts event at Hope College.
  • A group of high school students entering grades 9-12 stand together in front of a building, smiling and wearing blue and orange "Awakening" T-shirts. They are participating in a program to explore faith, worship, and the arts at Hope College.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9–12 stands in front of a brick building with large windows. They are smiling and wearing "Awakening" T-shirts in blue and orange, with lanyards around their necks. The students are participating in a program to explore faith, worship, and the arts.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9–12 stands together, smiling, and posing in front of a building. They are wearing t-shirts, some of which say "Awakening," and have lanyards around their necks.
  • High-school students entering grades 9–12 gather in a church, engaged in singing and worship, with vibrant stained glass windows in the background.
  • A high-school student with long hair is playing a drum in a dimly lit room with stained glass windows in the background.
  • A young woman sings into a microphone while standing in front of a large, colorful stained glass window. Multiple microphones and stands are visible, suggesting a musical performance or practice.
  • Two high-school students, one shirtless and wearing sunglasses, and the other in a green T-shirt with a camera around his neck, play a colorful melodica outdoors.
  • A large group of high-school students and adults pose together outside in front of a building with large glass windows. The students in the back row are wearing navy blue T-shirts, while those in the front row are in orange T-shirts. They are smiling and appear to be part of a faith, worship, and arts exploration program.
  • A large group of high-school students and adults pose together outside in front of a building with large glass windows. The students in the back row are wearing navy blue T-shirts, while those in the front row are in orange T-shirts. They are smiling and appear to be part of a faith, worship, and arts exploration program.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9–12 sitting on a grassy lawn, engaged in a discussion. Some are lying on the grass, while others are sitting. A staff member in an orange shirt is part of the group. Trees and a path are visible in the background.
  • A green Michigan Historic Site sign with gold text details the history of Hope College. In the background, a group of high-school students sit in a circle on the grass in front of a large, historic college building with tall windows and trees surrounding it.
  • A group of high-school students entering grades 9–12 are seated on a bus, smiling and chatting, as they head to an event focused on exploring faith, worship, and the arts at Hope College.
  • A group of high-school students in grades 9–12 are laughing and enjoying themselves in an outdoor setting, wearing orange and blue Awakening t-shirts, with trees and a building in the background. They are gathered to explore faith, worship, and the arts at Hope College.
  • A group of high-school students, entering grades 9-12, share a group hug outside a brick building. They are smiling and appear happy, bonding as they prepare to explore faith, worship, and the arts.
  • Three high-school students sitting on the sand, smiling and engaging in conversation during a gathering.
  • Three high-school students gather on a sunny day. One student plays a colorful melodica, while the other two watch and listen attentively.
  • A group of high-school students in grades 9–12 sit together on a beach, laughing and singing. One student in the center is playing a small keyboard instrument, while others around him smile and join in the fun. Some students are wearing swimsuits, and the atmosphere is lively and joyful.
  • High-school students gather on a beach, some playing musical instruments like a guitar and melodica, while others sit and relax in the sand. Volleyball nets and other groups of people are visible in the background.
  • A group of high-school students sitting on the sand at a beach, engaged in a lively discussion and playing a guitar. A yellow flag reading "Yes! Amazing!" is visible in the background, with cars parked and other beachgoers in the distance. The scene is vibrant and filled with energy as the students prepare for the Festival of Worship.
  • A group of high-school students gather on a beach with musical instruments, including two guitars. One student is playing the guitar while another looks on and others are gathered around, engaged in discussion or looking at a cell phone. The background shows other students and the shoreline.
  • Four high-school students, three girls and one boy, are sitting on a beach, laughing and enjoying each other's company. The background shows other people at the beach and a red lighthouse in the distance.
  • A group of high-school students sits on the beach, engaging in conversation and activities. An adult man in sunglasses, wearing a t-shirt that says "awakening," raises his arms as he speaks, while students around him listen attentively.
  • High-school students gather on a beach, with one student reading from a Bible and others playing guitars in the background.
  • A large group of high-school students sit in a circle on the beach at sunset, engaging in a faith and worship session. Two people are standing and playing guitars while others listen attentively. The image depicts a serene atmosphere with the ocean and a pastel-colored sky in the background.
  • A large group of high-school students sitting in a circle on a sandy beach, engaging in discussion or activities as part of a faith, worship, and arts exploration program. The students are seated on blankets and towels, with some playing musical instruments. In the background, there are trees, buildings, and a calm sea under a clear sky.
  • A teenager wearing red swim trunks plays in the water, creating splashes. Other people are seen swimming and playing in the background.
  • A large group of high school students entering grades 9–12, along with a few adult leaders, gather on a staircase inside a bright and modern building. Some students are wearing navy blue shirts, while others are in orange shirts, all with "Awakening" written on them. The group is smiling and posing for the photo, appearing enthusiastic about exploring faith, worship, and the arts.
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Hope CollegeFor further information or questions, contact:

Prof. James De Boer
Director of Awakening