Roadblocks

Editor’s Thoughts: .............................. “Roadblocks” .............................. Melodie Mae Karaan Inapan

Featured Items: Moving On ............................................................................................................ Anonymous MVCian Love Letter To My Savior ........................................................................................... By Eugene G. Estil Quotes .................................................................................................................................. Selected

SULADS Items: SULADS Corner: .......................................... “It Is Time” ............................................................ Sulad Khen Roa Random Photos: .................... “SULADS High School 1st Graduation” .......................................... Group Effort SULADS Corner: ............................................... “Star” ....................................... Sulad Jim Bryle Adrian E. Cacho Congratulations To The New Graduates: ...................................................................................... Group Effort Patch of Weeds: …………………………………….……………………………………….…..…….……………….…….. Jess Colegado LIFE of a Missionary: ........................................ “China” ................................................................. Romy Halasan

CLOSING: Announcements |From The Mail Bag| Prayer Requests | Acknowledgements

Meet The Editors |Closing Thoughts | Miscellaneous

ife has its own way of placing roadblocks on a smooth highway. This year in particular, I have my share of personal and work-related barricades, causing interruptions to an otherwise smooth life journey. Addressing premenopausal woes, coping with my near-

empty nest, checking heaps of students’ work, balancing heavy school work and minister’s wife’s roles, assisting my visually-impaired son with his equally heavy college requirements. It hasn’t been easy. I have to relegate my dreams to the backseat to meet all of these demands. Still, I realize there is nothing much to do but to move forward. And I believe that whatever challenges I may be facing, I am not alone. Somewhere, someone must be facing similar struggles as mine.

This CyberFlashes edition focuses on roadblocks, defined by the dictionary as

an obstruction on a road, or an action, condition, etc. that obstructs progress toward an objective action, condition, etc. And we take a glimpse of the roadblocks in the lives of two MVC alumni. One alumna (who opted to remain anonymous) tells about her emotional roadblock and what she learned from it. And there’s Eugene who shares his spiritual roadblock while still a student at MVC and what he realized later on. I pray that as you read their stories, you will realize that roadblocks are just life’s momentary pauses that prepare you for a freeway of greater opportunities ahead. Be blessed.

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y boyfriend and I had broken up and I wanted to get back together with him. I felt I had invested heavily in that relationship and I couldn’t imagine myself moving on without him. So at the slightest signal of congeniality between us, I arranged for a meet up,

intending for us to reunite. He came but, no, he didn’t want to get back together anymore. I felt it so strongly: That was a new phase and we both had to move on separately. It was midday and the dormitory was deserted as people were just starting to have lunch in the cafeteria. I took flight into my room as I felt the ground underneath me spin. What would happen now? Once inside, I sobbed. I might have wailed I can’t remember now. But I clearly remember kicking my wooden locker door with all my might, leaving a dent there. I was so angry with myself for what had happened. I felt like a piece of cloth people wipe with their hands and dumped, forgotten at some countertop. I needed to pray. “Lord, please hold me together. Because if You don’t, I don’t know what I will do to myself.” By now, my friends would be looking for me in the cafeteria. I really wanted to join them there but at the same time not be a wreck. I didn’t want to feel like a wreck. I’d learnt that grief over love lost takes stages and time to resolve. I wanted the Lord, right at that moment, to heal my heart and give me closure about my holding on to any hope about my now ex-boyfriend and myself. In all my life, this prayer was one of which the Lord gave an answer for straightaway. Sure, I still would wince occasionally at the thought and the sight of my ex-boyfriend moving on contentedly. But that day, I knew I no longer loved him as much as I did before. I didn’t hate him but there was no desire to get back with him ever again. Later, I was given many opportunities to look for happiness elsewhere. My singing group particularly proved to be a life saver. They were my family and my joy. Finally, I took internship as a student nurse at the sanitarium in Iligan city and then the whole world just opened up to me even more. There I felt my heart take wings and that I could soar to even greater heights in my life. Emotional challenges are real while you study at MVC. But the One who knows you by heart has promised that “The Lord your God is with you, the mighty warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17

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ess than twenty years ago, I found myself in confusion. I couldn’t make sense of what I felt. The future lay before me, a book of pages waiting to be filled. I was full of hope and dreams but life seemed to be going nowhere. Unanswered questions filled my mind as I

struggled to find my place in this world. After all my failures and frustrations and a harsh self-judgment, I just felt there was nothing, no one to lean on. Misery was a constant companion and

unsettled was a lonely place. I lived with both for a long time. I wrestled with my conscience while my heart screamed in loneliness. I was a broken man and my heart was full of pain. I felt I couldn’t hold on. At night, I struggled in anguish. I fell on my knees but I bottled all my tears inside. In my room in the Onyx Hall where I resided, I tried to figure things out. In my heart there was an emptiness that only Jesus could fill. I needed to trust Him and accept His will in my life. I tried to take control of circumstances but was unable to. And I cried to you, Lord, trying to see what you want me to learn. I knew Your ways are not my ways. I longed to surrender my will to you. I wanted you to take my hand and gently lead me to the path of peace. As I recall the days gone by, I really regret the consequences of my choices. I thought you would walk with me. I looked for some signs you would be there for me. But I walked away from you, trying to seek answers to all my questions. I had been longing for a love that sees beyond my imperfections. I didn’t realize you were reaching for me. I couldn’t believe someone like YOU would care for me. You filled my heart with love. I couldn’t possibly doubt it because evidences of your unconditional love are seen everywhere. The power of your love chased my blues away and I knew I would never be lonely again. Your love freed me from my past. Now, I’m praying for that faith that is strongly anchored in You, Lord. I long to be whole and experience that steadfast love from above. I’m humbled by the thought that You listen

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to me when I’m on my knees to pray. When discouragement comes, you gently carry me. When I’m in pain, you heal my wounds. My desperate past only serves to show me Your love that won’t let go and all that I desire is to be near you all my life. I can never really thank you enough, my Jesus. Your son, Eugene

EDITOR’S NOTE: Pastor Eugene G. Estil writes from Hobart, Tasmania. He works as an associate pastor in New Norfolk SDA Church of the Tasmania Seventh-day Adventist Conference.

SULADS’ Corner: “It Is Time!” By Sulad Khen Roa, GO-SULADS Volunteer. SULADS Comprehensive High School

atching our graduates march down the aisle wearing their graduation gowns over tribal attire, I said to myself, "God truly called not the qualified, but He qualified the called." He qualifies us in the mission field to be fit in this noble work. We now see the

fruits of our year-long labor. I cannot explain how I felt that day. I thanked God for the wonderful experiences I had this school year. When God gave me the responsibility of being the Teacher-in-Charge at the Sulads Comprehensive High School, I certainly was not prepared for the task. The only thing I knew how was to kneel in prayer to ask for God’s help and guidance. I knew that God will always be there for this school. He had poured marvelous miracles and blessings on this school from its inception. Then as we faced trials and problems, I thought to myself that it was God’s way in shaping and molding His servants.

Prior to graduation, we faced many trials but God continued to lead us. He gave us strength to cope, and the trials helped us to stay closer to Him and fully rely on His promises. Throughout the school year, God showered blessings on us in ways we could not always comprehend. And for all that, we thank Him! It is true that what you plant, you reap. As we toiled daily in this holy mountain God blessed our efforts. This is the fruit of the work we did. The success of our students is also our success. As our graduates continue their journey in life, their Christian education will be their guide in every decision they make. God will help them shine as the light for others till He comes. It is now time for the start of the next chapter of their destiny.

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n the weekend of March 30 - April 1, 2018, the SULADS Comprehensive High School for the Lumads (SCHSL) celebrated its 1st Graduation and 3rd Moving Up Ceremony complete with a Consecration service, Baccalaureate, and Commencement Exercises. The graduates’ family

and friends travelled from various mountain villages to witness the event. Guest speakers Solomon Olantao, Daryl Famisaran, Harneyl Jones, & Edwin Gurrea where there along with the faculty and students from the SULADS School for the Deaf, the SULADS Quartet, and various sulads.

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Established in 2003, the High School provides an opportunity for promising students from the SULADS Mission Schools to earn a high school education in a Christian atmosphere. SCHSL is recognized by the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) who has repeatedly praised and awarded the school for the high quality of education it provides. The graduating class call themselves, “Migpulak” which means Sunrise in the Higaonon dialect. Let us pray for them and they continue on with their journey of trying to make a positive influence within their own tribes.

was assigned to serve as a pioneering missionary in the verdant mountains of Sitio Kilogib, Brgy. Midtungok, Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat, the place where most of the Manobo Dulangan tribe live. Long before we started working as missionaries in the area, we were

already oriented about the culture and practices of the different tribes. We were also informed that in general, most Manobos living on the island of Mindanao have some similar traditions and life practices such as clothing or attire, diet, house structure, tribal marriage laws, language and arts, handicrafts, child birth, etc. This information guided our preparation for the mission that was planned in Kilogib. As a missionary, preparedness in any circumstances is essential. Around seven o’clock one morning, a sudden screaming caught our attention. The voice of a woman was heard from an old Manobo house, shouting in Manobo dialect: "Sir! Madaphag lumusot bata I Dyna!" Knowing that this woman was pregnant and is about to give birth, I immediately returned to our house to get the first aid kit and other supplies that are useful in assisting in the labor of the mother. As I entered the house, where the mother was about to give birth, there were already three women surrounding the mother and one of them was the mananabang or tribal midwife. I felt confidence in assisting these women because of the mananabang’s presence, knowing that she already knew how to assist the mother in labor. But suddenly, the mananabang asked, “Sir, what shall we do with this?” My confidence melted into a pathetic state, because it was my first time to witness this event in my entire life, assisting a mother giving birth. I did not expect that even the mananabang would rely on me, casting all the

responsibilities on their Maestro (Teacher). At that moment, I didn't know how to handle the situation. So I quietly lifted my voice to God in prayer, asking for wisdom and guidance, because I really didn't know what to do. When we really believe that God loves us and intends to help us do the right thing, we shall cease to worry. After I prayed, the Lord guided my thoughts. To the mother I said, “Go! Utong (Push)!” As the head of the baby began crowning, I kept encouraging the mother. “Just do your best, always rely on God.” And she continued pressing on, pushing. Suddenly, the baby girl was delivered into my hands! I held the baby by her feet and gently tapped her bottom, then she cried.

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After a few minutes, I noticed that one of the women get an old knife. And I asked her what she intended do with that knife. She replied, “You can use this, Sir, to cut the umbilical cord of the child.”

“No!” I said, “That knife might cause serious infection to the child. I have a sterilized pair of scissors intended for cutting the cord. This will protect the child from any infection.” So I tied the umbilical cord with a thread and cut it gently with the sterilized scissors. I also took charge of bathing the baby. I put a bigkis (bandage) around her umbilical cord, dressed her, and placed the new-born baby into the hands of the mother. I’ve heard of some painful experiences other women had from the community during their post-partum stage. One mother said that its part of their culture for women to do household chores and laborious work the day after giving birth. She explained that they are obligated to do so. This unhealthy practice has caused post-partum moms harm and some even died. Finally, I gave a friendly reminder to the parents concerning the mother’s food preparation and hygienic practices. Before I went home, the mother turned to me and asked, “Sir, can you give a name for my child?”

“Sure, why not,” I said. So I named the baby girl, Esther, a famous female character in the Bible. The name, Esther, can also be translated in Persian as Star. This child will serve as the guiding star to her family. Esther Dumato was born on September 7, 2017.

This experience taught me to trust in God’s power. “Prayer and faith will do what no power on earth can accomplish.” Ministry of Healing, p. 509. When we realize that we cannot do everything, that’s the time when God steps in and accomplishes everything we cannot do.

hey used to be the children at the SULADS Mission School, learning to read and write from the Sulads maestros and maestas. Last month as nine sulads graduated earning their Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education (BEEd), it is beautiful to note that six (6) of

them are former students from SULADS Mission Schools! As SULAD celebrates its 50 years of service this year, it is indeed wonderful to see former students doing so well and serving fellow sulads! Congratulations to the new graduates:

Abeso, Joy*1 -- BEEd Cantiga, Flora Mae – BEEd Glam, Arnalyn* – BEEd Iligan, Roel* – BSEd Religion Kulan, Jimboy* – BEEd

Maca, Adren* – BSEd Religion Macalibo, Roy - BEEd Macuray, Lovely – BEEd Namulant, Baldong* - BEEd

© 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 (http://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

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The Workout

he Doctor told me I should start an exercise program. Not wanting to harm this old body, I've devised the following:

▪ Beat around the bush ▪ Jump to conclusions ▪ Climb the walls ▪ Wade through the morning

paper ▪ Drag my heels ▪ Push my luck ▪ Make mountains out of

mole hills ▪ Hit the nail on the head ▪ Bend over backwards ▪ Jump on the band wagon

• Run around in circles • Toot my own horn • Pull out all the stops • Add fuel to the fire • Open a can of worms • Put my foot in my mouth • Start the ball rolling • Go over the edge • Pick up the pieces • Kneel in prayer • Bow my head in thanksgiving • Uplift my hands in praise • Hug someone and encourage them.

What a Workout! Rest At Last. (from ArcaMax Jokes)

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Geometrically Speaking

high-school geometry teacher started a lesson on triangles by reading a theorem. "If an angle is an exterior angle of a triangle, then its measure is greater than the measure of either of its corresponding remote interior angles."

He noticed that one student wasn't taking notes and asked him why. "Well," the student replied sincerely, "I was waiting for you to start speaking English." (from GCFL)

Response to the Beatitudes

hen Jesus took his disciples up the mountain and gathered them around. He taught them, saying:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the meek. Blessed are they that mourn. Blessed are the merciful. Blessed are they who thirst for justice. Blessed are you when persecuted. Blessed are you when you suffer. Be glad and rejoice for your reward is great in heaven. Then Simon Peter said, "Are we supposed to write this down?" And Andrew asked, "Are we supposed to know this?" And James asked, "Will we have a test on this?" And Phillip said, "I don't have any paper." And Bartholomew asked, "Do we have to turn this in?" And John said, "The other disciples didn't have to learn this."

And Matthew asked, "Can I go to the boys' room?" And Judas asked, "What does this have to do with real life?" Then one of the Pharisees who was present asked to see Jesus' lesson plan and inquired of Jesus, "Where is your objectives and lesson plan?" And Jesus wept. --by James T. Garrett, God's Gift, C.S.S. Publishing Company, 1991.

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Will to Marry

millionaire informed his attorney, "I want a stipulation in my will that my wife is to inherit everything, but ONLY if she remarries within six months of my death."

"Why such an odd stipulation?" asked the attorney. "Because," he said, "I just want to make sure that at least one person is sorry I died." (from Pastor Tim)

Planning Ahead

e had our ten-year-old daughter late in life, long after our two boys were born. She is the joy of my husband's life, but he is self-conscious about being an older father. He likes to jokingly tell people that by the time she graduates from high school, he'll be in

a nursing home. One day she asked. "Mom, you know how Dad always says he'll be in a home when I graduate?" I nodded, expecting some sad question about mortality. "Can I have the car then?" (from Da Mouse Tracks)

Goals

uring the last session of our teaching workshop, participants were asked to state their personal goals for the immediate future.

One teacher vowed to update photo albums, another to lose weight. The goal that got the most response, however, was given by a slightly out-of-shape kindergarten teacher. "I resolve to exercise until I can complete a 20-minute workout in less than an hour," she said. (from Da Mouse Tracks)

Marry Me?

A young man asked, "Will you marry me?" "No," the lady replied, "but I admire your good taste." (from Wallace Parker's book HUMOR AND WISDOM)

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“China”

his week let me share with you a part of the Adventist story of China. China is the most populous country in the world with 1.4 billion people, whose vast

landscape encompasses grassland, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000 km of coastline. Capital Beijing mixes modern architecture with historic sites such as the Forbidden City palace complex and Tiananmen Square. Shanghai is a skyscraper-studded global financial center. The iconic Great Wall of China runs east-west across the country's north. With the establishment of the Adventist church in the Far East, there was a need to organize the work. At the 1909 General Conference Session, the church organized the Asiatic Division with headquarters in Shanghai, China. The division included the following countries of China, Japan, Korea, India and the Philippines. China Union Mission at that time had six mission fields namely; The Eastern, Central, Northern, Northeastern, Western and the Southern mission fields. During 1909 and 1910, there were calls to hire forty missionaries to work in China. Plans were laid to enlarge the medical, the publishing, and the educational activities of the Adventist church in this area. The mission work advanced in these areas despite the turbulence following the overthrow of the Chinese monarchy in 1911. As the church continued to develop, China was divided into two unions namely; the North and the South during a meeting of the Asiatic Division in April 24, 1917. By this time, many institutions had been established.

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The Great Wall of China

In 1919, the Asiatic Division was reorganized and China became part of the Far Eastern Division. At a meeting held in Shanghai, China was divided into six unions directly under the Far Eastern Division under the leadership of I.H. Evans. The next 10 years were a period of strengthening and enlargement of the Adventist work in this part of the world. Aggressive evangelism was strongly promoted; medical, educational and publishing institutions were built. The Shanghai Sanitarium and Hospital was completed in 1927. During the 1920s new work was also begun in Machuria, Yunnan and Shansi. By 1930, China had showed great gains: Six Unions and twenty four local missions and 947 workers, 156 churches, 103 schools with 152 teachers, seventeen middle schools and above and 11 medical institutions.

The China Division (1931-1949)

It was now felt that the work in China was of a sufficiently distinct character for its problems to be solved best at the local level and for the Chinese to assume more responsibility at the division level and for language barriers to be minimized. So, China Division was organized as a separate division and was no longer part of Far Eastern Division. The new division began on January 1, 1931 with H.W. Miller as the first president. However, the following year were a time of trial for the new division because of the Sino-Japanese war and the Civil War that soon took place but the Adventist church in China continued to grow. The new division emphasized on evangelism. In 1932, the Church in China advocated the promotional slogan “Into Every Hsien (country)”. New technology was also used like radio evangelism. Young church members were engaged in evangelism. As war clouds gathered over China early in 1937, D. E. Rebook launched a “medical cadet corps” program for training Adventist youth similar to the one in the US. The training was useful in maintaining the Adventist status of non-combatancy for the program to have approval from the government.

Hong Kong View

After the attack in Pearl Harbor in 1941, the Japanese now controlled most of China except for the mountain provinces in the far west and southwest. Missionaries at this time were rounded up and placed in interment camps in Hong kong, Canton, Shanghai and at Manila in the Philippines. However, Chinese workers could still move freely and so quickly took charge of the work in the occupied parts of China. Because of the swiftness and extent of the war in China, statistics on church growth remain incomplete. In 1945, however, the China Division reported to have seven unions with 261 churches and a membership of 22,940. The end of World War Two did not mean peace for China. Civil war soon broke out in the whole country. The voice of prophecy broadcast began in China in 1946 with the first station in Shanghai. Within one year, the broadcast was heard in twelve stations. Soon the Communist took over mainland China (1949), the work there was separated from the rest of the Adventist Church body. The China Division was soon moved to Hong Kong but this was merely a physical move, for all the Adventist work in China had been already closed. Today, the work in China continues to grow with more than 400,000 church members in 4,571 congregations, during the GC session in San Antonio in 2015, there were 50 delegates from China. China is unique at this time because the church has no formal church structure. For example tithes are only held in the local church as it is not allowed by the current government that part of the tithes will be sent to the Union, to the Division and then to the GC. The local church hires its own pastor and do evangelism. In China, they have women pastors who can baptized new Adventist members. Please include in your prayers the unique set up of the Adventist work in China.

Romy Halasan

Elder Ted Wilson encourages Pastor Hao Ya Jie at Shenyang Beiguan Church

Welcome Banner for Elder Ted Wilson

In Closing … Announcements | From The Mail Bag | Prayer Requests | Acknowledgment

Meet The Editors |Closing Thoughts

From The College President Gladden Flores

April 19, 2018 Dear Joy, Greetings to all of you there. Hope everything is going fine with you and your family. We have just finished our youth congress and it was very enjoyable experience for our youth and once youth for the whole week. Around 18K were in attendance. Regarding the home coming activity for next year, July 15-19, 2019, the Nursing faculty and staff have reminded me that the School of Nursing Alumni would like to have this homecoming exclusive for themselves alone. They want to have more time for bonding and recollections of their past experiences on the campus and their life in the clinical division. For this reason, we are giving in to their request to have this gathering solely for the School of Nursing. We hope to have a general alumni-homecoming in the future. The SULADS will have their homecoming this year and those who wish to join are very much welcome to the campus. Hope to see you on campus during that time. May God richly bless you and all alumni worldwide. Kind regards, Gladden EDITORS’ NOTE: MVC School of Nursing 50th Anniversary Reunion is on July 15-20, 2019. The regular Alumni Reunion for the college at large will be rescheduled for the future.

From SULADS’ Datu Puti, Don Christensen

Joy: As I was updating the MVCollege.org website this evening I noticed that the Cyberflashes nowhere references the www.suladsinternational.org website. I have put all information available for the Sulads event in that site including a more secure way to sign up than with the google documents procedure. You can reference this if you wish. Don Christensen EDITORS’ NOTE: • Updates on the SULADS Reunion, including Registration for the event, will be found in

www.suladsinternational.org • SULADS 50th Anniversary Reunion will be in 8 weeks: June 24-July 1, 2018

Condolences to the Palapar Family And SULADS Canada

Today, was one of the saddest days of our lives. Today, we laid to rest Junior Sulad Gabby Palapar who tragically passed away last weekend. He is survived by his two older brothers, his parents MVC alumni members Jeffrey & Sheila (Diesto) Palapar, the Gitxan Nation (local native tribe), many extended family members who love him. Gabby was known for his sense of humor, his talent for music, his ability to reach out to others and his love for God. He is also known for his work with the local youth and the community. Our condolences to the Palapar family, SULADS Canada and all of those who considered him family.

SULADS’ Announcements: 1. SULADS’ 50th Anniversary Reunion – June 24-July 1, 2018 at MVC Campus. (8 weeks away!)

This announcement is repeated for redundancy purposes as we continue to receive inquiries as to when the event is to take place. ☺

2. To Register – go to http://www.suladsinternational.org/

3. Interested in visiting the SULADS Mission Schools during the reunion or the Comprehensive High School for Lumads (SCHSL) which was mentioned in today’s issue? There will be opportunities for this! Inform the event planners of your interest by completing the portion included in the registration form.

4. Transportation to MVC – if you need someone to pick you up at the Cagayan de Oro airport or the Davao airport, please indicate in the registration form.

5. SOUVENIR BOOK deadline has been moved to May 10, 2018. We welcome all to be part of this unique, SULADS’ 50th Anniversary Reunion souvenir by submitting your photo/message (ad). If you wish, work with your church treasurer in coordination with your local SULADS leaders ie: Asher Himbing (SULADS USA), Chlowe Mantalaba (SULAD Thailand), Limwil Ramada (SULADS Canada), or in the Philippines Mike Halasan or Darlene Sabandal. ( ) Business – Full Page $200.00 ( ) Business – Half Page $150.00

( ) Personal – Full Page $100.00 ( ) Personal – Half Page $ 60.00 ( ) Thanks. I’ll just donate ________

Note: All payments should be equivalent to the local currency of the country where you live.

Advertiser’s Name _________________________

Facebook Acct Name _______________________

Cellphone # ______________________________

Solicited by ______________________________

Date ___________________________________

Advertiser’s Message: Pls attach 1-2 good quality photos.

Check payable to: ____________ (check with your local SULADS contact as listed above). Submit ad forms to Asher Himbing: sherhim1@gmail.com (909.206.7778) or to Joy Caballero-Gadia at watermankids@yahoo.com DEADLINE moved to May 10, 2018

Alumni Calendar

When What Where For More Info

2018. Jun24-Jul 1 SULADS 50th Anniv Reunion MVC Campus http://www.suladsinternational.org

2018. Aug31, Sept 1-2 MVC School of Nursing Alumni Reunion, N. America

Florida, USA Raylene Baumgart

2019. Jul 15-19 MVC School of Nursing 50th Anniversary Reunion (nolonger joint)

MVC Campus Dr. Gladden Flores

To Be Determined MVC Alumni Homecoming NEW

MVC Campus Dr. Gladden Flores

2019 Aug 12-17 Int’l Pathfinder Camporee Oshkosh, WI www.camporee.org

Prayer Requests

FOR THE CONTINUED HEALING OF: Ching Rivera, Jerusalem Era, Ruth Fabella & Ellen Fabella (wife and daughter of Dr. Armand T. Fabella), Virgie Osita, Pastor Oseas Zamora, Pastor Remelito Tabingo and members of the MVC Alumni & Friends who are sick. COMFORT FOR THE BEREAVED FAMILIES OF: Gabby Palapar, Honrado Pamintuan , Joe Cortez & his wife Ruth Generato Cortez, Bella Tawatao, Solpen Solilapsi Pierce, Lydia Hilado Ombiga, and other families who recently lost their loved ones.

Meet The Editors

This week’s issue of Cyberflashes was by Melodie Mae Karaan-Inapan Next issue will be in two weeks.

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Acknowledgment

A special thank you to the following who helped make this week’s issue of CyberFlashes:

• The Anonymous MVCian and Pastor Eugene G. Estil for their articles;

• SULADS Liz Ang, Lowel Imbangan, and Jinggoy Cacho for sharing their photos;

• MVC President Gladden Flores & SULADS’ Don Christensen for their letters;

• Sol Llasos for all the behind the scenes art work for the SULADS Advertising;

• Romy Halasan for “LIFE of a Missionary”

• Jessie Colegado for chuckles in “Jessie’s Patch of Weeds”,

• The Sulads and Gospel Outreach for “SULADS’ Corner”

• Ed Zamora & Evelyn Tabingo for editing; Joy Caballero-Gadia for the layout

Closing Thoughts The Editor

And finally….

I will lift up my eyes to the hills

From whence comes my help?

My help comes from the LORD,

Who made heaven and earth.

He will not allow your foot to be moved;

He who keeps you will not slumber.

Behold, He who keeps Israel

Shall neither slumber nor sleep.

The LORD is your keeper;

The LORD is your shade at your right hand.

The sun shall not strike you by day,

Nor the moon by night.

The LORD shall preserve you from all evil;

He shall preserve your soul.

The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in

From this time forth, and even forevermore.

Psalm 121