~My 50th Birthday Celebration in JIL Wpg~

April 18 at Johnson Howard Hotel, Winnipeg - JIL Wpg brethren (Wpg 1, Wpg 2 & Wpg SE) did something extra-ordinary as an advanced celebration for my 50th birthday. The venue was very symbolic for me - this was the place I conducted the 1st Child dedication when I moved to JIL Wpg and the same place when I officiated the 1st Wedding ceremony since I became an ordained minister.It was a gesture of love from the leaders, workers and members of the church. Just to make it possible - to surprise me for sure - a Child Dedication turned to be my 5oth Birthday Party. With the participation of families - it became a joyous occasion with all the balloons all over the place, the 50 roses, the cake, power point presentation, special numbers ... the decorations ... your gifts ... the food ... your prayers ... what can I say? Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat ... you made my 5oth birthday a memorable one!

~After the 50 roses from men, (Adults, CYN & Children) it was a prayer of agreement led by Ptr. Geroge dela Rosa.

~The Area Management Team Members who worked together with the CMT and members per church became this celebration successful~

~The men who gave the roses ... with all smiles ... as they are faithful in serving the Lord ... the entire household of each of them ... they will serve God together~

~the women who made all the decorations ... made the place as beautiful as it can be ... with all joy and satisfaction of the result of their labor of love~

~look at the young people (CYN) ... ready to take over ... in their prime years ... becoming more radical in serving God and excited to be sent forth anywhere~

~with our children ... made my party complete~

~God is not unjust, He will not forget your work and the love you have shown ...Hebrews 10:6~

...again and again I say thank you to all of you ... God's overflowing blessings and HIS best to each one of us~

~'till next time~