Editors

Thoughts .... The Ten Wall ... by Joy Caballero-Gadia, BSN 91 Devotional ... In My Fathers Mighty Arms ... by Lillian Javellana, BSN 81 Working Student Stories: 1. Hernanie Dumanjud Gumahad 88 Financial Manager, Riyadh, K. Saudi Arabia 2. Dr. Abednigo Mandalupa, Jr, BSBA 86 Conference Treasurer, Saskatchewan, Canada 3. Evelyn Pelayo, BSE Ed73 ... Foreign Missionary at Madagascar, Africa 4. Naomi Jardiniano Manassian, BSSE 88 First Grade Teacher at Thailand MVCiana: ..MVCs Student Work Program from Kenji Madriaga, BSE 98 Sulads Corner: .... The Teaser by Michard Eboy. E-SALT Campus News: .. Our Journey by Claire Melody Caballero, BSN 2013 Master Guide Backpack: ... Online Resources, sermons, lectures, workshops Announcements: Steve Green Concert, MVCAA WUSA Reunion, SWYC, GYC, .. From The Mailbag Prayer Requests Acknowledgement Meet the Editors Closing Thoughts .. Persevere! God is faithful! ... The Editor
EDITORS NOTE: The editors of Cyberflashes are always looking for articles and alumni news to include in each issue of CF. We
invite you to let your story be heard. I am specifically looking for stories on the following topics: experiences of student canvassers, experiences during ministerial seminar endeavors, stories from foreign missionaries, anecdotes that happened during P.E IV training, testimonies of answered prayers, experiences from student missionaries, anecdotes from master guide training, stories of dorm life experiences and friendships, and present-day alumni activities. I am confident that you have some of these to share. I would like to gently persuade you to let your story be heard. Email or message me today!

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Wall? by Joy Caballero-Gadia, BSN 91

story is told of a group of prisoners who plotted to escape from prison. On the designated time they scaled the tall prison wall, eluding the guards and other deterrents. After successfully scaling over the prison wall they were dismayed to see a second wall, just as high and daunting as the first one. Resigned but determined to be free, they scaled the 2nd wall. Getting to the other side of the second wall, they found that the prison was surrounded by third wall! This is ridiculous! muttered some but they scaled over this wall too. Later they found out that more walls surrounded the prison. So over and over, they climbed more walls. By noontime they scaled over the 9th wall. Exhausted, in pain, hungry, thirsty, and discouraged, they crumbled like a pitiful heap on the ground as they stared in disbelief at the 10th wall looming over them. Miserably, they sat on the ground and reevaluated their situation. They weighed in their dreams asking themselves and each other if their dream of freedom was realistic and whether all the hard work was worth it. Feeling defeated, some of the prisoners proposed aborting the plan and returning back to prison. Lets return to prison. We have our own space there! We are respected there! We also get fed three meals a day, one suggested. (Translation: Uli ta oi total maka kaon man sad ta didto ba!) We should just accept our fate, suggested another. (Translation: Unsaon man, mao na man gyud ni atong swerte. Kapalaran.) I cant do this. This is too much! (Translation: Indi gid ako ka saho sini!!! Daw mapatay ako sini!) Shortly after, a decision was made and consensus reached. The majority decided to go back to prison hopefully before their absence was noticed. Combining all their strength and resources in order to survive, they helped each other climb over each wall until finally by nightfall they were back in prison. They were dead tired but very grateful to be back home and safe in familiar territory, and just in time for dinner! However, not all the prisoners returned. Two of the prisoners determined that freedom was worth fighting for. They resolved that they would persevere no matter what and would continue overcoming all the hurdles until they were free, even if it meant scaling more walls. Hands blistered and torn from climbing, their bodies racked with pain and fatigue, their stomachs growling in hunger, they climbed over the 10th wall and got to the other side of the wall. And .. Gasp! But there was no 11th wall to climb! In front of them was a beautiful meadow and FREEDOM! The two prisoners rushed into freedom and lived happily ever after! You can laugh at the silliness of the story, but let us draw a few parallels here: Notice that None of the prisoners knew there were 10 walls to overcome. They thought there would only be 1. All desired to escape; they wanted something better in life. All took the initiative and all worked hard climbing over the wall. They took the risks. After the 9th wall, all were exhausted and discouraged. They questioned their decisions. Many choose to give up; they ended up climbing another 9 walls on the return trip. Two choose to persevere and found freedom.

The same is true with life. The walls can represent trials, hardships, pain, illness, death, poverty, brokenness, and other unwanted circumstances. We do not know how many hurdles we each must overcome but we know that we each have our share. We can choose either be ENCOURAGED knowing that victory is near and that our God is able or we can choose to be overwhelmed and defeated. We can choose to keep our eyes and thoughts focused on the pain or we can choose to acknowledge that the pain does exist but to keep our eyes on Jesus who has overcome ALL for us. The choice is ours. Side Note: Isnt it interesting that when others go through trying situations it is easy to say Ill pray for you or you can do it! Such sufferers are often cruelly slapped by well-meaning friends who give them lame clichs like thats just a small problem! or You should have more faith! or Ah well, this is Gods will. Ironically, when the same problem hits close to home, you feel your world shatter and it nolonger becomes a small problem. Just an observation In MVC, full time working students scale the walls of hardship and problems daily, their journey fraught with challenges. Many quit along the way, perhaps, like the prisoners in the story, saying to themselves, Uli ta oi total maka kaon man sad ta didto ba! or Unsaon man, mao na man gyud ni atong swerte. Or Indi gid ako ka saho sini! Daw mapatay na ko sini! Tama na! But others prevailed and are victorious.

This week Cyberflashes is pleased to bring to you our

In this issue, former working students from MVC share their testimony. As you read this issue, it is our prayer that you will be blessed, that you will take a moment to lift your eyes away from what burdens you, and turn your eyes on Jesus. We would like to encourage you, to remind you that redemption draweth nigh! Who knows this might be the 10th wall you are scaling? Perhaps after this wall, freedom and victory awaits. Who knows! But one thing is sure: no matter how many walls you scale to reach your goals or to resolve your problems or pain, Jesus promised that He will be with YOU always even until the end of time. Yes, that means even when you are scaling walls. Also in this issue, you will read of people who are currently scaling one too many prison walls. To these individuals, we wish to tell you that literally, may MVCians pray for you continually because it is our privilege to do so. You are loved by many, but Jesus loves you MORE! Read! Reflect! And judge for yourself! Write to us! Share your thoughts! Wed love to hear from you!
Joy Caballero | Email: watermankids at yahoo dot com

The Lord your God is with you. He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you. He will quiet you with His love. He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV) Remember: someone is praying for you!

 DEVOTIONAL: In My Fathers Mighty Arms by Lillian Javellana, BSN 81

"The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and He shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them." Deuteronomy 33:27 KJV

ne of my favorite images of childhood that I would like to preserve a snapshot of in my mind is the image of a child standing in the hand of a father's outstretched arm. See an image of joy, trust, amazement, and pride shared by both father and child. As a child I do not recall ever having the experience of standing on the hand of my father's outstretched arm. I sometimes wonder how it would feel to have that exhilarating feeling and to know that I am safe and secure in my father's strong arm. But as a grown-up and as a mother I have always observed fathers, including my husband and my brothers, enjoy that experience of raising a little child into the air while the child stands on the palm of their hand. Come to think of it, I do not remember seeing any mother doing that. It seems to me that this is just like a "father-child thing". I observed fathers enjoying this experience. It seems like an important part of fatherhood of building a relationship of trust between a father and child. When my sons were infants and just learning to stand and balance, I remember them standing in their fathers hand. Initially they seemed hesitant, almost fearful. Gradually they developed trust and confidence as their dad held them up high. Soon it became a special moment shared between father and child. I believe that every single loving father would like to have that experience with his child! My thoughts turn to our Heavenly Father. The Creator, who placed the desire in every earthly father's heart to bond with their children, yearns for us to bond deeply with Him and to develop a deep relationship of love and trust. O how I long to have that experience with my Heavenly Father: to stand on His "mighty hand "safe and secure from all alarms". I could stretch out my arms in freedom, without fear or hesitancy! As He would carry me to see the whole universe standing on the hand of His outstretched arm, I would like to feel the gentle breeze of His breath upon me. I would like to touch and feel the fluffy clouds in my hand! This would be a special moment shared between me and my Heavenly Father. I know I could trust His "mighty and righteous right hand". The Bible tells us of God's mighty hand, especially in the book of Deuteronomy. I think that in heaven there would be a line of children who would like to have a ride on the hand of our Heavenly Father especially those children who did not have the chance to experience their earthly father's love. They will not be disappointed. They will have a ride of a lifetime. For sure, I would be on that line. No need to rush. Each one will have her or his turn because we will be spending eternity with Him. It is awesome! "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.' Isaiah 41:10. "My Father, which give them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of My Father's hand." John 10:29 KJV
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lillian Caballero Javellana Shines On! from Palmdale, California, where she serves in a nursing leadership position. The photo used in todays devotional is of her nephew Pep Caballero who is standing in his fathers hand (Mike Caballero). The photo was taken in MVC campus in the late 80s or early 90s.

SPECIAL FEATURE: MVC Working Student Stories

EDITORS NOTE: These working student stories are brought to us by my friends, people whose lives have profoundly touched my life and made it more meaningful. From afar, I admired their courage and work ethics. Up close, I simply enjoyed their friendship. I was working at the clinic in MVC when I met Hernanie who was visiting a loved one. I was impressed by the gentle way he cared for his tatay and how attentive he was. Ate Mymy seemed to monitor my coming and going in MVC, often asking where I had been and what I had done each day. We often had breakfasts together at Lola Rallos house. Jun was one of my closest friends my first year at MVC. Easy to talk to, he helped me laugh through a few heartaches and taught me the true meaning of integrity. At Auntie Evelyn & Uncle Rogers home in Ozamiz, I found refuge each year whenever school was out for the holidays and I had nowhere in particular to go. I am thankful that they were willing to share their testimony and put it in writing! You too can share! If you would like to share your own story, email or message me!

Poverty Is Not A Hindrance .. By: Hernanie Dumanjud Gumahad

My father had a hard time raising his young children. Fortunately, I had an older half-sister who was an adult and who took interest in me. She worked at the Del Monte plantation and she brought me to live with her at Camp Phillips at Del Monte, Bukidnon. I earned my high school education from the Holy Cross High School at Camp Phillips, a Roman Catholic school run by the Religious Sisters of Mercy (RSM). At the library there I found a book which contained a compilation of colleges and universities in the Philippines. As I read the page about Mountain View College, I learned that they accepted working students! I was immediately intrigued because I was also a working student all throughout high school. So I went to MVC. I worked at the Sand and Gravel Department as secretary under the supervision of the late Mr. Josue Dumanon. We created hollow blocks for the construction of buildings and houses at MVC and also sold to outsiders. Two of my older sisters were pleased. They were acquainted with Seventh-day Adventists having lived at the home of Dr. Remelito Tabingo in Ozamiz City and both had later joined the SDA church making them the first Adventists in the family. Things were not always easy but God is good. There were problems about my finances so my foster dad, Kees Van der Wateren, came to the Philippines and to MVC one day to settle it. He also kept in touch with me throughout the years, encouraging me and helping in every way possible. I graduated in the early 90s with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. Through this journey I learned that being poor is not a hindrance to success and that determination + prayers = success.

here were 16 of us in the family. My mother was my fathers 3rd wife. Their union brought two more daughters and three more sons into the family. I was 5 years old when my mother died. After my mother died, my father married his 4th wife and later his 5th wife.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Hernanie Dumanjug Gumahad Shines On! from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia where he serves as a financial manager . He loves to sing religious songs especially songs by the Heritage Singers. He enjoys hanging out with friends and encouraging others & is not afraid to face challenges head on.

When There Is A Will, There Is A Way .. By: Dr. Abednigo Mandalupa, Jr, BSBA 86

attended an SDA church school for my primary education. At my mothers insistence on continuing my studies in an SDA setting, I started high school at Western Mindanao Academy. Before my freshman year was even over, it grew too difficult for my parents to pay for school. See, I was in a family with nine children. Money was very tight. When my father asked me to take a year out of school so that I could help him on the farm, I felt that my duty as the eldest son was to comply. But that one year soon turned into three. At one time during a family reunion, one of my uncles exclaimed, Patuli ko ug utro kon makatapus ug high school ning bata! When I heard those words, I realized that maybe it would be impossible for me to complete high school. Money was still tight and there was much work to be done on the farm. But my uncles words reverberated in my mind and I made the decision to prove that I could finish high school. After three years out of school, I decided to go back and finish what I had started. One of my worries was that all my classmates would be much younger than me. But I comforted myself with the knowledge that these kids didnt know me anyway. The following three years of high school was no easier than my three years working on the farm. I remember Friday afternoons when I had to hike home to Sicpao from the school, a distance of about 10 kilometers. I also remember that the hike back to school was even more challenging as I would usually carry with me a weeks supply of food for myself like rice, eggplants, squash, ampalaya, and other vegetables from our garden. I remember getting kicked out of the exams from time to time because I didnt have the money to pay for tuition hence I would not get an exam pass. Things got significantly better when the Academy offered us the option to work at their farm in order for us to earn funds for out tuition fees. I was thrilled for the opportunity to farm a one hectare rice field! The farming skills I learned growing up paid certainly helped pay for my high school education. As a young boy, I heard many great things about Mountain View College, after all, most of my elementary school teachers graduated from MVC. However back then, I always thought it would be impossible for me to study at MVC because my parents could even barely afford my secondary education. Finally on my senior year at Western Mindanao Academy, my classmates and I had an opportunity to see MVC for ourselves through the Visiting Seniors program. I was impressed with what I saw and experienced. To me, the School of Light seemed like heaven. At that point I made the resolution to graduate from MVC one day. Finally in 1981 I graduated from high school. I was thrilled. To me this meant I had overcome one great hurdle. But I also worried about what I should do next. What would my next move be in terms of my education? Would I even be able to go further in schooling? These questions and doubts were eased by my high school Principal, the late Mr. Ernie Ebanez who reminded me that I had scholarships for graduating valedictorian and having the highest score in the NCEE (National College Entrance Examinations). He also reminded me that I could just as easily work for my own education at MVC as I had at the Academy. This was exactly the motivation I needed. I sent my application to MVC, indicating my interest to enroll as a working student. The Dean of Students at MVC at that time (who happened to be my uncle though I had

not yet met him) responded to my application stating that first year students are not allowed to work full time. Determined to study at MVC, I fell on my knees and asked God to help me find the necessary funds. I went to Pagadian City as a student colporteur and canvassed until I was able to raise the P920 needed for the entrance fee plus a little bit more to pay for my bus fare to MVC. With my belongings in my maleta (suitcase) and a small cardboard box, I left my little barangay of Sicpao for MVC one early morning. The journey was arduous. The bus I was on, along with many other vehicles, got stranded because of a landslide. The stranded vehicles formed a long line. The travelers on my bus were told that there would be another bus waiting for us on the other side of the mountain but that we would have to walk to get there. A few locals offered to carry some of our luggage for a fee but since I only had enough money for my entrance fee to the school, I opted to carry my own luggage as we hiked over the muddy terrain across the other side of the mountain. For the next two hours or so, I carried my two pieces of luggage as the rain poured down on us in torrents. I dont remember much after that except that I arrived in MVC before midnight. The next day, I was enrolled for the first semester with an academic load of 21 units. Knowing that I would need to have a bit more money than P920 to pay for those credits as well as pay for food and board, I applied for work all over the campus. However, I could not find a job as most departments were full. I prayed asking God for help. I also asked if He would provide for me a job that would allow me to attend my classes and report to work between classes. I figured this would allow me to earn more hours of work credit. And God was good! Ate Loids (Solis?) provided me the chance to work in the Nursery department. The work was not a problem as I loved working with plants. In that time, we propagated roses through budding to bear flowers of different colors and varieties, something I enjoyed very much. We also propagated and planted rubber trees from Kisalom to Anasag and all the way to Lilingayon. I spent every moment I could spare outside of class to work in order to pay off my school bills. All the work I did that semester resulted in a credit in my account that allowed me to enroll for the second semester. During that first semester in MVC, I discovered that accounting and numbers were fun. I sought the help of seniors when I didnt know what was going on in Accounting 1 and I studied everything diligently. Before the semester was finished, I knew I had aced the course as I had perfected all but one of my quizzes and exams. My second semester in MVC brought more blessings. I saw a vacancy announced at the Business Office and I applied for the job as I had become friends with the seniors who also worked there. Since I had a good grade in Bookkeeping, I got the job. My first assignment was to compute students labor reports. I did the job well and the following semester I was allowed bigger responsibilities: I got to do journal entries and handle the student ledger which we call College III. I was also so blessed to be able to have a job that allowed me to pay for my education a job that allowed me to apply everything I was learning in the classroom. On my third semester at MVC, I once again had a full academic load with 21.5 units. One day, Mr. Enrique Ramas asked if I would be able to go to Cagayan de Oro city to purchase supplies. Even though I knew I should be in class especially with my full load, I agreed to do the job. We left the campus after sunset that Monday and arrived at the South Philippine Union Mission compound in Carmen Hills before midnight. For two days we purchased supplies for the cafeteria, dormitories, and construction projects, loading the blue

ten wheelers with supplies. This began my work as the college purchaser. I would travel the route between MVC and Cagayan de Oro City routinely for more than 4 years. Even though I was a working student, I experienced new and/or important things not usually experienced by most full timers. I distinctly remember my first plane ride which happened at MVC. Mr. Enrique Eking Ramas and Chief Lemuel Mantua asked me one day to accompany Mr. Don Christensen to Cagayan de Oro. This time, however, I would not be riding in a ten wheeler truck. I would be flying in a Cessna plane with Mr. Christensen! I remember my colleagues at the Business Office cheering me on as I prepared for the plane ride. I remember that flight to Cagayan de Oro. I made many quick prayers especially as the plane would dive during the air pockets above Mt. Kitanglad. As I was getting into the Cessna, I also remembered telling God when I was much younger and a plane passed overhead while I was plowing our rice field back home. I said, Lord, I would be happy to die as long as I have flown in an airplane first. I remember another instance when I accompanied the president and the academic dean who were driving to Davao City to attend meetings. On the trip from MVC Dr. Gerry Ellacer, the president, drove the vehicle. On the trip back, Dr. Joe Dial, the Academic Dean, drove. At that time, I knew how to drive a motorcycle but not a car. But I remember chuckling to myself thinking, Isnt it nice that even though Im a working student, my drivers are the president and the academic dean? One day in 1983, I was issued cash of P140,000 to use to purchase supplies for the school. This was the largest amount of money I had ever seen in cash. But then I realized that the purchase order that was authorized and signed by the office was more than P300,000. When I asked Sir Eking Ramas about it, he told me, Jun, just prioritize the priorities. This was not an easy task as almost all purchase orders were marked as priority by the requesting department heads. But Sir Eking trusted me to make the necessary decisions. And as I worked at the Business Office, I developed confidence, responsibility, and accountability because of Sir Eking Ramas trust in me. Another man who supported and guided me through the work is Chief Lemuel Mantua. I owe many thanks to these two great men. In October of 1986, more than five years after I had paid my first and last payment to MVC of P920, I presented my proud parents with the Magna Cum Laude medal I had received from the School of Light. Still, those words from my uncle echoed in my head. So I enrolled in the Masters in Business Management program at San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City, while I worked as the church Auditor and Trust Services Director at Central Visayan Conference. Seven years after I graduated from MVC, the CPA exams were offered without a Sabbath schedule. I decided to take it and praise God I passed the CPA board exams in October 1993. Still aching to achieve more, I enrolled in the Doctoral program of the Notre Dame University of Dadiangas. In 2006, while serving with my family as missionaries at the Adventist University of Haiti, I defended my dissertation. Looking back, I am thankful to the many people and to MVC. The values I learned as a student worker at MVC pushed me to achieve as much as I could.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Abednigo Mandalupa Jr, Shines On! from the Manitoba-Sasketchewan Conference of SDA in Canada where he serves as the Conference treasurer. His wife Lorna works as a licensed physician in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Their daughter Almay continues the tradition of SDA education as she studies at Canadian University College in Lacombe, Alberta. Previously, the Mandalupas served as foreign missionaries at the University of Haiti.

 What A Privilege! ..... By: Evelyn Gabutero Pelayo, BSE 73

On my first semester on campus, I did not have enough money to enroll for classes so I worked full time at the cafeteria. It was tough waking up many hours before daybreak each morning every day! Sometimes we were assigned to work at The Ramps scrubbing and flushing its wooden floors with water long before the students woke up and rushed to the cafeteria for breakfast. Sometimes we were assigned to work at the cafeteria. Sometimes we were assigned to work at the food factory. To be more effective at our jobs and to make it less labor intensive for us working students, we would prepare for each school day the night prior to. For example, at the cafeteria we cleaned and readied all the trays, the dining room, and the pots and pans, the night before in preparation for the next day. It was very late at night when we finally returned to our respective dormitories, only to get up again and report back to work before the crack of dawn. For six (6) years in MVC, this was my schedule. I would work at the cafeteria first thing in the morning; go to school during the day, and return to work in the afternoons until evening. I did not mind. I was happy. I had goals in life and I knew this was a way to achieve those goals. I also promised myself that I would graduate from college before I would go home to my province in Odiongan, Romblon. And God has been so good! There were times when I had nothing for my personal needs, no toiletries. But that did not make me sad. Instead, I would gather all the scraps of soap that I could find from the bathrooms, scraps that other students had left or had thrown away. Initiatively, I combined these scraps of soap into small balls. This served as my bath soap and laundry soap. Sometimes I would get lucky: friends would give me soap for my birthday or for Christmas. Have you had MVC crackers? Yes, the dukot from MVCs cafeteria! This hardened rice at the bottom of the pan, often discarded away, was especially delicious when oil and salt was sprinkled on it. We enjoyed this treat. Not only did eating dukot help ward off our hunger pangs, it helped make our meal tickets last longer. And when enjoyed with friends, well, it just really made it more memorable and sweet! These were the spices in our life as full time working students in MVC. I also got to work at the food factory at MVC where soya milk, cinnamon bread, cookies, and other goodies, were abundantly available. Our supervisor would allow us to taste the goodies we baked as long as we deducted the cost from our labor report. On Sabbaths, the cafeteria served special items for all. Under the supervision of Miss Rallos, we served rice instead of corn. We would have bread, cakes, and ice cream. Products that we made at the food factory were served like vegemeat, tofu (tokwa), and a variety of special dishes that Miss Rallos made like adobo gluten. Working in the cafeteria, the food factory, or wherever I got assigned, was great for me. Not only did I learn new skills which I found very useful in life but I also earned so many hours work credit and pay for all my school fees. After six years I graduated.

n May 6, 1967 I arrived at Mountain View College. My first meal on campus consisted of "Mais Versus Camote". Sometimes we were served bulgur, corn, sweet potato tops (farmers delight), etc. Oh how I learned to love this simple fare!

 As I look back my heart fills with gratitude to God for His goodness and to the many kind people who helped me along the way during those working-student years. Pastor Felipe Caballero, Pastor Anastascio Gayao, Miss Lily Fetalino Faderogaya, and others come to mind. I feel very blessed to have been allowed the opportunity to earn my education at MVC. Yes, being a full-time working student is a privilege and God was with me each step of the way! Thank you, dear MVC, for providing a work program for working students like me. God bless MVC! Mabuhay!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Evelyn Gabutero Pelayo, Shines On! from the country of Madagascar, in Africa where she and her husband Roger serve as

foreign missionaries. They served at the Yuka Adventist Hospital for 8 years where she was the personnel manager (HR) of the hospital and he was the maintenance director. After their term in Yuka, they were called to serve at the Adventist University in Zurcher in the beautiful country of Madagascar where they continue to Shine On! for the past 12 years. She is the assistant librarian for the library, a language lab teacher, and the coordinator for the guest house.. She graduated from MVC in 1973 with a BSE Education degree and a bible instructor certification.

Reflections .... By: Naomi Jardiniano Manassian, BSSE88

sit comfortably under the shade of a tree absently drinking cold lemonade as I watch my husband Raffy Manassian and our son Jeremie walk towards me, laughing and teasing each other. I sigh and reflect at Gods goodness and mercy. My heart bursts with happiness. Truly, I have been so blessed. I look back at my life and take inventory. I confirm that I have so much to be thankful for!

Hello! My name is Naomi but my friends call me Mymy. I am a first grade teacher in Thailand working at the Adventist International Mission School in Muaklek, Saraburi. In the past nine years I have served in three other international schools. I enjoy working with kids, especially elementary and kindergarten age children so my current job brings me much happiness. Prior to coming to Thailand, I served as a high school teacher and a college instructor in the Philippines. That too was a lot of fun. I come from a family of 11. My father was a farmer but we were so poor we did not have our own farm. My mother was a homemaker who was very determined that each of her children receive an Adventist education so both my parents worked towards that goal. I got my grade school education at Bukla SDA Elementary School in Bagontaas. It was at Bagontaas Church where I first heard of Mountain View College when I first saw the Singing Gymnaires and MVC singing groups perform there. Later I went to Lake View Academy in Don Carlos, Bukidnon. Then for college, I went to MVC. Because we were so poor, my only choice was to enroll as a working student. My work experience at MVC varied tremendously. I worked full time at the cafeteria, music department, library, garden, laundry department and the dormitory as assistant dean. One of the best places for a full- timer to work was the Music Department, in my opinion. I could enjoy singing and hearing beautiful music. The cafeteria was also a very good place to work because I could eat the DUKOT whenever I was hungry. Altogether, I spent nine (MAGNA NINE) years in MVC as a working student before I graduated with two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Education and a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education. The following people were instrumental in molding my character, my career and my spiritual journey with God at Mountain View College and I cant ever thank them enough for their support, help and inspiration during all my good and bad times there, I am indebted to them all:

The most important lessons I learned while studying in Mountain View College were: To treat those under my care and authority with respect and compassion. To do things myself if I want them to be done my way. To be a good steward of what God has given to me and to appreciate the value of money. To always be cheerful no matter what problems I might face. God has been good to me and I have come to know Him more intimately through my experiences in Mountain View College, as well as my work experiences abroad. Praises be to God!

Ms. Nenita Ruelan who was the one who kindly arranged the finances for my Full-Timers Entrance Fee Ms. Lourdes Rallos who trained me to be a very efficient worker. Engineer Lemuel and Mrs. Lucilyn Ferrer who were gracious enough to accommodate me in their home and spent a year paying for my education. Mr. Rudy and Elizabeth Ruiz (Mom Beth) who invited me to stay in their house in order to help cut my expenses. In a very special way I would like to thank Mom Beth for being an ideal mother and teacher and for inspiring me to never give up hope and to do my best.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MyMy Jardiniano Manassian, Shines On! from the country of Thailand where she serves as a first grade teacher at the

Adventist International Mission School (AIMS). She and her husband Raffy are educators who enjoy reaching out and ministering to others. Together with their teenage son Jeremie they participate in outreach activities, enjoy music together, and spend quality time together.

MVCiana: MVCs Student Work Program From Kenji Madriaga, BSE98

In 1951 MVC pioneer Dr. Andrew Nelson presented a document, a "PLAN OF ACTION II." This 75-page action plan was the framework on which MVC was built. On pages 15-16 Dr. Nelson envisioned the educational philosophy of the proposed college. Of the seventeen (17) points he highlighted we found seven (7) that referred to a student work program. (Quoted verbatim): #5. Every student will have remunerative work experience, whether rich or poor. #7. Every college graduate will be expected to earn a certificate of proficiency in some trade as well as his literary diploma. #8. The student's work program will be carefully graded from the simple to the skilled through progressive stages from the apprentice to the master workman. A Master of Labor diploma is as important as Master of Arts. #9. All teachers and students will work together in the industrial program and the whole will be organized as to awaken in each student a love for productive work. #11. The regular student will work from 15-20 hours a week and earn from a fourth to a third of his way. Students unable to pay the balance of their expenses may arrange to work more and cut down their study loads accordingly. Some students without funds may even spend their full time working for a term or two building up a credit for future study. #15. The work program will take the place of competitive sports, although a rousing play hour will find its place in the program.

 #16. Education at Philippine Union College (curator's note: the name "Mountain View College" wasn't decided on until 1925) will be a real-life experience. The Campus will, as far as possible, be a self-supporting community with students and teachers working together - harnessing waterfalls for light and power, lumbering, sawmilling, and building; raising a large variety of crops; raising cattle and poultry; processing foods for the market; and serving one another in the library, the dining room, the clinic, the offices, the laundry, the shoe shop, the barber shop, the store, the savings bank, and the post office. #17. Such a program of education will make a real contribution to the nation's economy and teach young men and women to be practical and productive workmen of high character.
ABOUT THE MVCiana: Kenji Madriaga, curator of MVCiana, contributed this trivia about the work program in MVC. Raised and educated in
MVC (elementary, high school, & college), he enjoys traveling, meeting people, understanding cultures, and observing human behavior. Graduating from MVC in 1998 with a degree in BSE English, he later discovered a passion in a different field so he ended up with a Masters Degree in Anthropology! Today he teaches sociology and anthropology in MVCs social science department as well as history at the MVC Academy. MVCiana is a repository for all things related to MVC and its history (documents, artifacts, media, etc). While he is hesitant to call it a museum at this time, it is his hope and the hope of many that in the future, with enough funding, it will be that. To share your own MVCiana Trivia or to communicate with Kenji simply email him at kenjimadriaga at gmail dot com.

SULADS CORNER: ..The Teaser . by Michard Eboy. E-SALT

ood afternoon, Sir! a greeting called my attention one afternoon. When I turned to see the owner of that voice, I saw a very familiar face -- a face I will never forget. I am one of the SULADS volunteers at Esperanza- SULADS Academy for the Lumad Tribe (E-SALT) . I am joined by my wife and our child. We have been SULADS volunteers for many years now and have been assigned to different mission fields. Presently, we are assigned to E-SALT. This is the first formal high school built for the Lumads (indigenous tribal people) at CARAGA Region. The school, located in the middle of the jungle of Agusan Del Sur, is a 2.5 hour hike from Salog, a barangay of Esperanza, Agusan Del Sur. And just like any other Adventist school, E-SALT follows the same rules and regulations. But unlike the other Academies, students here provide food for themselves. The majority of the population in the school are members of the Higaonon tribe. This is where I met Jenus Salanay, a friend of one of my students, Noriel. My student Noriel was once a boy with many vices. Before coming to E-SALT, he smoked and drank. After he came to our school, he changed his lifestyle and stopped smoking and drinking. One day Noriel stopped coming to school. Concerned, I looked for him. I knew that he would still be at Salog with his friends so I went there looking for him. And that is where I found him. Can we talk for a while? I asked Noriel. I wanted to know his reason for quitting school. We talked and his friends heard all the things that I said to him. As I was talking to him, one of his friends blew his cigarette smoke in my face. I was insulted. I was angry but I knew I should not be. I just let it pass. I continued to talk knowing that I was not talking just to him but to all of them. Before I left, I offered a prayer. And before I prayed, I asked each of their names especially the name of the guy who blew his smoke in my face. I found out that his name was Jenus Salanay and that he is Noriels best friend. As I walked back to E-SALT

and decided to pray not only for Noriel but also for Jenus. Days passed. One afternoon, I was working in our garden my attention was called. Good afternoon sir, came a greeting from a familiar voice. What are you doing here? I asked him. I was surprised to see Jenus in front of me. I just came to bring food for my cousin, Sir. I will go back home after I give it to him, he said politely. Oh, I thought you were going to enroll here,, I replied. I was planning to, Sir. I want to but I dont know if you will still accept me. Jenus told me that he was observing Noriel and some of his friends studying at E-SALT. Every time he offered them cigarettes or alcohol , they would decline. Jenus wanted that to happen to him also. He wanted his life to change for the better and he wanted to finish his studies. Are you sure? I asked him. Of course we will accept you but you know we have our strict rules here. You cannot smoke or drink at the campus, I added. Yes, Sir. I know, he answered. I saw his determination as he uttered those words. I told him to come back the following day and bring his documents for enrolment along with his things. The following day, he came with everything I told him to bring. That day, he started to attend school. Really, God answers prayers at the right time. Noriel decided to go back to school and continued his studies. Jenus started to attend school and to know God better. Noriel and Jenus are both planning to be baptized and accept God in their lives. Little by little, by the help of God, their lives are being changed in this school. Little by little, they are drawing closer and closer to God. Many more lives are being changed in this school. Pray with us for Gods help as we continue to serve Him. SULADS International, Inc. If you would like to support this mission program dedicated to taking the Gospel to the people of Mindanao, please write a check to Gospel Outreach. Mark it for the SULADS and send it to: Gospel Outreach. P.O. Box 8 . College Place, WA 99324 You may also donate to the SULADS using your credit card by logging on to Gospel Outreach's donation site (www.goaim.org) and follow the directions. Again, mark it for SULADS. If you would prefer, you may write your check to the General Conference of SDA and mark the donation for SULADS and send it to: General Conference of SDA. Donations. 12501 Old Columbia Pike. Silver Spring, MD 20904 Thank you for your support of this very important project.

CAMPUS NEWS: . MVCSN13 NLE Review . By Claire Caballero, BSN 2013

e call ourselves Azriel, which means in Hebrew, God is my Advocate. On the month of March we were all busy completing our requirements to qualify for the upcoming Pinning and Striping Ceremony and our Graduation Exercises. The Nursing Board Exam was not part of our vocabulary for the time being. But then unexpected news arrived: we were informed that our board exam was rescheduled for June 2 and 3, 2013. We were supposed to have our exam on December 2013, the schedule where theres no Sabbath. But it now was moved to June. Our peaceful days were disturbed, its already March and we havent started with our review yet. But despite the startling news, we remained positive and are comforted believing that God has a purpose for everything that happens under the sun. We took a break for a week after graduation before starting our in-house review. April 1 was the first day of our review and we were welcomed by an exam! Not only one, but three exams which drained our brains and left us exhausted. Our schedule for the review was really hectic: Sundays to Fridays, from 8AM to 5PM each day, and no holidays. Sometimes we did some overtime. For some of us, it was torture, not only mentally but also physically. Some had many sleepless nights reviewing. Many got sick which made it harder for them to concentrate. But this did not stop us from fighting this battle. Perseverance was a major key. There were times when we got discouraged. Some became disheartened after seeing the scores in our mock exams. Tears were shed. Many started to lose hope of making it at the real Board Exams. But each time we started to feel this way, we were always boosted up by the messages that Pastor Silverio Reyno kept sharing with us. We were really blessed because we are not only nurtured academically but also spiritually. Each day we had morning worship in the Jubilee Park and afternoon worship right after our review session. Each message encouraged us to go on and face the battle set before us. In addition to that, we also had morning devotionals before starting our review. The speakers are selected from the among reviewees. Each Sabbath Pastor Reyno led us in fasting and praying, a special time with God that has been consistently practiced each year at the MVC School of Nursing just before the Board Exams. After church, instead of heading for the cafeteria for lunch my classmates and I remained at the MVC Alumni Church to study a chapter of Ellen Whites book, The Desire of Ages. We discussed the chapter and shared out insights with each other. And we prayed together. Just before our review was completed, an unexpected thing happened. Some of my classmates came down with chickenpox so they were not able to attend some of the sessions. But that did not stop them from reviewing and continuing the fight. Because the results of our mock exams were so not good, many of us felt that we were not ready to take the actual Board Exams. But giving up was never an option. We were determined to persevere and finish the battle before us.

Our 2 months of review passed by quickly. June came. We were all anxious. Some could not sleep well at night while some overslept. Many over compensated. Finally the day came when we were all be transported to Cagayan de Oro City where the exams were to take place. We stayed at the SPUC compound. We spent our Sabbath in their church and they prayed for us. We were so touched. We thank them for that. Sunday finally came. You cant imagine the mixed emotions that we had. We had to focus and not let our nervousness conquer us. We kept being reminded of Pastor Reynos encouragement to Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) During the two days that we took our Board Exams, Pastor Reyno, and our teachers Mrs. Reyno, Maam Rosemarie Cacho, and Maam Nenette Rosalita accompanied us. Their presence gave us emotional support knowing that they cared. Before each exam started, we all prayed together and again, we would receive words of encouragement and faith. Dr. & Mrs. Garilva also came and prayed for us. We really felt encouraged and inspired every time someone prayed for us. Waiting for the results of the exam was harder than taking the exam; our anxiety was at its peak. The day finally came when the results were revealed. Sadly, not everyone made it. But we are still glad for the success that God gave us. My classmates and I who were taking the Board Exam for the first time brought MVC the passing rate of 83.33%. When averaged with the passing rate brought by our fellow MVCians who were taking the Board Exams again (repeat takers), MVCs final score this year was 70.77% -- which is still outstanding and higher than the national passing average of 42.81%. We praise God for this blessing. Truly He is always with His people. Passing the Nursing Board Exam is not our final goal but is another step in our journey. If we continue in our walk with God and claim Gods promises, He is ever willing to fulfill it in us. To my fellow Azriel, may we be unto others like a lamp lit in the night, shining on till Jesus comes! Azriel. God is my Advocate. To God be all the glory!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Claire Melody Caballero, a graduate of MVC Academy and MVC-SN, Shines On! from MVC campus where she lives with her sisters and parents. She is one of MVCs newest nurses having graduated from MVCSN last May 2013. Claire enjoys reading and writing. She loves pets and enjoys singing. She and her sisters sing the best quartets arrangements I have ever heard.

MASTER GUIDE BACK PACK:

EDITORS NOTE: Find any master guide and you will be surprised at what you find inside their backpacks! Master
guides (MG) have learned that one has to be always prepared to help or lead when needed. For example, a scarf may be a fashion accessory for some but to an MG, a scarf can also serve as a tourniquet or a splint during an emergency. MVC has trained many outstanding master guides who Shine On! from different corners of the globe today but MVC has other alumni who whole heartedly serve but regret not having completed their MG training. It is to the latter group that I dedicate todays section of MG Backpack. May you find a treasure trove in these online resources. May your soul be fed and may you find ideas and topics to share with your own church or small groups. To those in foreign lands who have no access to Adventist Churches. This too if for you! You have not been forgotten!

Sermons from Advent Hope (the Sabbath School class I attend at Loma Linda University Church), as well as sermons from most of the major retreats, camp meetings, and conventions held by Seventh-day Adventist believers in North America are recorded and stored here. This includes sermons and workshops from AMEN (Adventist Medical Evangelism Network), ARME Bible Camp, ASI, GYC, the GC sessions, various conference- wide retreats, etc. It is FREE. Visit it and be fed. Remember, this is audio Loma Linda University Church records our church service each Sabbath and airs it LIVE on TV and the internet. If you are across the world with no access to a church, I invite you to join us online. If you were at another Adventist church on Sabbath and wish to catch up with the beautiful series of sermons at LLUC, you can avail of them online. Just visit the website, click on the Sermon Video Library button, and enjoy. It is FREE. Remember, this is audio-visual. Video

Do you have a smart phone? Do you enjoy podcasts? Do you want a 60 second reminder of Gods love? In between meetings especially when negotiations are seemingly unyielding, I occasionally step out for a break. And instead of rehashing the heated topic with anyone, I go for a walk down the hall and listen for 60 seconds to words of hope, the Bible. This strategy gives me a quick boost of energy and encouragement 60 seconds spent well and its FREE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: You are invited! Come join us! Save the date!
09:00AM Special Sabbath School 10:30AM Hour of Worship with MVC Alumni members and friends 07:00PM , a fundraiser to help build an Alumni Center at MVC

Venue for 3 events: Loma Linda Fil-Am Church. 11180 New Jersey St. Redlands, CA 92373. Sponsored by the MVC Alumni Association -Loma Linda Chapter in cooperation with the MVCAA-Western USA. For more info: Rollie Donato. Cellphone (951) 347 3258. Email rolliedonato at gmail dot com. Esther Gibbon: (909) 800.1893. LLFC Church Office: (909) 798.3822 Venue: Loma Linda Academy Junior High Gym (instead of Pine Spring Ranch). Address: 10656 Anderson Street. Loma Linda, CA 92354. Cost is FREE this year! Bring a vegetarian dish for Sabbath and Sunday potluck. Theme: Unity/Oneness with Christ. Speakers: Don Mackintosh, Keala Thompson, and Andre Waller. GYC Southwest is a grassroots movement of Seventh-day Adventist youth and young adults. Our purpose is to support the mission and message of the Seventh-day Adventist Church by encouraging young people in the southwestern United States to be actively involved in the ministry of the Church and equipping them for service to God and man. To learn more visit www.gycsouthwest.org. To hear recordings of previous SWYC meetings, access the recorded sermons at Audioverse.org. Be blessed!

 Tentative Schedule: Hotel Discount Rates offered to MVC Alumni: 2-double queen ($109/night) 13. Wed. Arrival. Registration. 1-king with pull-up bed ($109/night) 14. Thu: Tour. King suite ($129/night) 15. Fri: Organic Olympics. For more info about the hotel visit: 16. Sab: Sabbath worship, then socials http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfovl- 17. Sun: Return home courtyard-vallejo-napa-valley/ http://gycweb.org/ When: Jan 1-5, 2014. Where: Orlando, FL. Who: youth from all over America & other countries GYC is a youth-initiated and-led movement of Seventh-day Adventists from diverse backgrounds, united in a common commitment to serious Bible study, intense prayer, uncompromising lifestyle, and boldness in sharing Christ with others. Our theme for this years GYC conference is Before Men and Angels, taken from Pauls words to the Corinthians: . . . for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men (1 Cor. 4:9). The struggle we face here is one of cosmic consequences, a battle being waged not just before men but before angels as well.

Venue: Vallejo, California. Lodging: Marriot Courtyard Vallejo. (707) 644-1200. Mention MVCAA-WUSA to avail of the group discount. Please plan to attend! Dont miss the fun! Meet old friends & make new ones. Get revived spiritually. Unwind at the famous Napa Valley. For more info, message (FB) Eng Sabilot Sejarp or Alger Prajes.

FROM THE MAILBAG:

1. . August 11 Dear Friends, Greetings from (PEP) Partnership Evangelism Philippines and in the precious name of our soon returning Savior! We solicit your fervent prayers for the coming major evangelistic meetings -- in Southern Luzon Mission in Polangui and East Visayan Conference in Tacloban City. The dates are: Polangui -- Sept. 15 - Sept. 28 --Evangelist Elder Steve Jacovak of Australia. Tacloban City dates are Sept. 7 - Sept. 18 -- Elder Jerold Thompson of Palm Spring Church.. I will give you the results of the meetings in 2 weeks. Pray that there will be rich harvest of precious souls. We have very limited time to help finish God's work here on earth! Friends, thank you for your Prayers for I truly believe in the POWER OF PRAYERS!

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(daughter of Maning & Miriam Alamo). August 12. Dear Friends, We pray for my son Landon's pain to be managed soon. We are back in the hospital today. Keep praying for him. Disease continues to progress says the doctors. Every day with Landon is a blessing. Thanks for your prayers. God continues to watch over him and Landon has cried for mercy and strength through the night and to hear him plead with God is hard but I am glad he cries to God for help, for strength and mercy. I know the Holy Spirit is working with him and I pray that Landon will give his heart to Jesus each day. Thanks everyone for your prayers. God bless.

Quicky wondering about fire. God uses fire. Satan also uses fire. Sometimes God uses fire with brimstone, as a pillar of fire, the fire that did not consume the bush, but also called the consuming fire. His fire purifies and refines and thoroughly cleans. Satan uses fiery darts. His fire discourages, taunts, degrades. Fiery darts don't last long do they? 1 lesson learned: Be patient in trial and temptation. Be encouraged that it won't last long. And let patience do its work (James 1:4). A direct quote of what her precious pre-school age daughter said last week while the family spent time together outdoors. The lesson I was reminded of was so profound, I asked Dottie if we could include it in todays issue. Abigail: Daddy, because your hands are bigger, please be the one to carry my acorns. Dottie: Jesus hands bear the scars of the burden of our biggest problem SIN. Still, he is eagerly waiting for us to bring Him even the smallest of our acorns our worries and heartaches.
It is not the empty cup that we have difficulty in carrying; it is the cup full to the brim that must be carefully balanced. Affliction and adversity may cause sorrow, but it is prosperity that is most dangerous to spiritual life. Unless the human subject is in constant submission to the will of God, unless he is sanctified by the truth, prosperity will surely arouse the natural inclination to presumption. In the Valley of humiliarion, where men depend on God to teach them and to guide their every step, there is comparative safety. But the men who stand, as it were, on the lofty pinnacle, and who, because of their position, are supposed to possess great wisdom these are in gravest peril. Unless such men make God their dependence, they will surely fall. PK 59.3-59.4

Sabbath Greetings to all MVCians around the world from the MVC Alumni at Norway. This photo was taken at Tnsberg Adventist Church and the oldest city in the country of Norway on August 3, 2013 where these Alumni members held a mini-concert at church, worshiping God through music.

PRAYER REQUESTS:
Have you struggled with prayer? Does prayer seem like an exercise in eloquent speech that you just dont possess? Prayer is not a mysterious practice reserved only for the religious. Prayer is simply talking with God, listening to Him, praising Him, and communing with Him.

1. Let us pray for the bereaved families of Archie Villagracia Calape DamayoAna, Teorima-Faigao, Ruby Dimayacyac-Capalad, Zelle Hilado-Zamora, Eunice Ferrer-Layon, Villanueva Cabardo-Diaz, Vivencia Tabanao-Gayao, Lilia Hilado-Tiangha, Iluminado Balacy, and others who have lost loved ones recently. 2. Our fellow alumni and friends who are ill or receiving treatment: Jo Tortal, Ivy Catolico-Robles, Benny Banaag, Landon Alamo Merginio, Betsy Costanos-Wooljer, Doug Holstein, Jil Fadri, Florence Rivera- Alconcel, Gerry Hill, Nefre Dichoso, Allan Magie, Ave Catalon-Loriezo, Evelyn Lipay-Florendo, Violeto Bocala and Joy Niere 3. The upcoming worship services, reunions, fundraisers, and events planned for the MVC Alumni. May these activities be instrumental in bringing us all closer to Jesus. May God be glorified. 4. Silent Requests! Let us pray for our Alumni members who are going through tough times: trials, hardships, pain, illness, death of loved ones, financial woes, brokenness, spiritual emptiness, etc.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This weeks issue of CF is a result of collaboration among friends. Special thank you go to Lillian Javellana, Hernanie Gumahad, Abednigo Mandalupa, Evelyn Pelayo, Naomi Jardiniano Manassian, Gospel Outreach, Claire Caballero, Rollie Donato, Michael Caballero, Kenji Madriaga, Alger & Eng Prajes, Ben Banaag, Jan Lloren, Arlene Alamo Merginio, Pep Caballero, Dottie Nebres-John, Princess Montero, and those who in one way or another support the ministry of Cyberflashes.

MEET THE EDITORS:

Todays issue of Cyberflashes is coordinated & edited by Ardys Joy Caballero-Gadia. Next weeks issue will be edited by Jessie Colegado. Please direct all entries and contributions to him, or to any of the editors: Eddie Zamora ezamora594 at aol dot com Evelyn Porteza-Tabingo etabingo at gmail dot com Jessie Colegado Cyberflashes at gmail dot com Joy Caballero-Gadia watermankids at yahoo dot com Raylene Rodrigo-Baumgart raylene.baumgart at gmail dot com

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CLOSING THOUGHTS:

oday, we talked about PERSEVERANCE. We heard the testimony of some of MVCs working, how they met challenges head-on, on their knees trusting wholly in God. We heard how the work-study program of MVC was a blessing, and how God always provided. We received a glimpse of how MVCs student nurses persevered to attain their goals, partnering with God in their journey. We saw how the Sulads brave hardships to bring the Good News to unreached places. We heard a cry for help Arlene asking for prayers for her only son, Landon, whose oncologists have given up hope on, a call for help from P.E.P. as they prepare to embark on a series of evangelic meetings. We heard words of encouragement. Jan reminds us that Gods fire refines and that Satans fiery darts dont last long. Pep Boy quotes EGW reminding us to submit our wills to God. And Dottie reminds us that our Heavenly Fathers hands are bigger than ours, and that HE will carry us through. He will carry YOU through. Persevere! This could be the last wall you have to scale before you reach freedom. Either way, God will be with you each step of the way. He promised.

ast week my classmates and I met at Loma Linda. Finding a safe haven in each other, we candidly shared with each other what our lifes journey has been thus far since our graduation 22 years ago until now. We confirmed that regardless of where our journey detours to, even when we are in the darkest valley or the happiest heights, God is faithful and true. Always!

In the photo: Elbert Espinosa, Erwin Fernandez, Joy Caballero - Gadia, Eliezer Crabano, Cecille Haban, Analiza Alag Wilensky, Roselyn Maquilan, Madeline Gagatam Hamann, Alison Alaras Sabanal, Elsa Lucenara, Marilou Dello Wije, Lyngladen Silagan Fernandez, Joy Zamora, and Yevelyn Bacus.