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Editor/Coordinator: Evelyn Porteza-Tabingo
Sacramento, California
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October 10, 2008
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In This Issue
Editor's Thoughts
News from the Hilltop
MVE Alumni Association Invitation
Inspirational Thoughts
On a Lighter Note
Anouncement
From the Email bag
Remember ...
Condolence
Prayer Requests
Acknowledgment
Meet the Editors
Closing Thoughts
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Editor's thoughts...
“Brain overload!” That was what I experienced the past three days. Mercy Sacramento hospitals are
switching to computerized charting so classes are being held to train hospital staff from the different
departments.
I may have a talent or two, but”computer savvy” is not one of them. My skill is limited to sending and
receiving email messages and utilizing the “cut and paste” method to put together the Cyberflashes.
Nothing at all to brag about. So the intensive computer classes I attended were a challenge… so to
speak.
I am comfortable with the present system of charting albeit time consuming. Accepting the change gave me
some uncertainty, considering the level of my computer skill. I was ready to write the lectures... word for
word if possible, thinking this was the easiest way to acquire the required knowledge. Noting my
apprehension, Henry assured me that it really is not that bad once I get familiar with the system. Taking
detailed notes is not the way to learn. I need to understand the concept and become proficient by constant
practice.
Easy to say! He is the computer expert. My brain is not made for such activity! I could not imagine myself
sitting in front of the computer all day as Henry does at work. But then, you don't expect him to possess
clinical skills either. Our talents and skills differ indeed.
Pr. L. Graham describes talent as “a natural ability God has given you to be exceptional at something.” To
be exceptional may take countless hours of practice and training. A musician does not become
accomplished overnight.
Everyone has a talent or two. One does not have to be the world’s greatest preacher, singer, speaker,
teacher, engineer, lawyer, doctor, etc. If we put our God-given talents together, there is no limit to what we
can accomplish for Him.
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying let him use it
in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is
encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously;
if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” Romans
12: 6-8. (NIV).s
It is a relief that my classes are over! Henry was right. It was not as bad as I thought they would be. But I
still have a long way to go before I can claim to be proficient. Only time will tell. Who knows that all along,
computer skill may be one of my “untapped talents.” Slim chance!
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are” – Theodore Roosevelt.
Lyn Tabingo
Sacramento
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News from the Hilltop…
A FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON THE BUILDING OF THE GAZEBOS
On September 25, I sent news about the construction of gazebos on the
campus. This was printed in the September 26 issue of the Cyberflashes. My
source for that news was an administrator who gave me the facts he knew. I
should have gone one step farther by asking Dr. Daniel Dial, president, and
Mr. Michael Caballero, Vice President for Finance, for additional information.
Here is the updated report:
Dr. Dial revealed that the fundraising for the gazebo project was initiated by Mrs. Jemima
Orillosa, an MVC alumna who works as a secretary in the Secretariat of the General Conference
Headquarters in Silver Spring. Maryland, USA. She sent an initial check for $5,000.00 which
came from the following donors: the MVC alumni from Maryland, Virginia, and PA chapter; the
Orillosa, Shelton, and Thurber families; Val and Cora Moralde; Dr. Glenda Gensolin; and Pastor
and Mrs. Abbey Reyes.
In a letter sent to Dr. Dial, Mrs. Orillosa said she would send the balance of $2,000 as soon
as the funds are available.
“Each gazebo” Mr. Caballero said, “costs between P125-130,000.00 (The figure I
mentioned in my report was thirty to forty thousand pesos each.--Madriaga) Material and labor
expenses for the three gazebos would total P390,000.00 Based on the P46:$1 ratio, the
$7,000.00 totals P322,000.00. The balance will be shouldered by the college.”
The students, the faculty members, and the administrators would like to thank the donors,
especially Mrs. Orillosa, for their generosity.
IBE CONDUCTS SEMINAR-WORKSHOP
Dr. Milagros Ibe, Professor Emeritus, University of the Philippines, and Graduate School
Dean, Miriam College, both located in Quezon City, conducted a seminar-workshop on Research
Methods and Typologies, Designing, and Writing on September 22-24, at the M.T. Oliverio
Foundation Hall.
She lectured on the topics: The Nature of Research, Qualitative vs. Quantitative, and
Research Methods and Typologies. The workshops included: Undertaking Research, Research
Design, and Criticizing/Interpreting Paradigms.
The sixty-seven participants who learned the basics of research from Dr. Ibe came from
Southern Christian College, Midsayap, North Cotabato – 9; MSH College, Iligan City, – 4;
Northern Davao College, Panabo, Davao – 1; Max Mirafuentes Academy, Tagum, Davao – 1;
South Philippine Adventist College, Digos, Davao – 1; MVC – 51. Some invited students were
also in attendance.
The following information about Dr. Ibe comes from the internet:
Dr. Milagros Ibe is a multi-awarded teacher-educator in mathematics education. She also
devised numerous teacher-training programs and research studies that led to the development of
policies in basic and higher education in the Philippines. According to the Science Education
Institute of the Philippines, “she has left a legacy of teaching with compassion to the young
generation of math and science teachers” and “her ability to simplify esoteric concepts into
lessons easily understood by young minds significantly helped in demystifying mathematics.”
Born in Lubao, Pampanga in 1931, Milagros moved to Manila to study. She graduated
summa cum laude from the now defunct Quezon College in Manila with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in English and a Bachelor of Science in mathematics. She taught for a few years in her
hometown before she transferred to the University of the Philippines Rural High School at Los
Baños, Laguna. Eventually, she moved to the Univer sityof the Philippines Diliman, where she
finished her Master of Arts, major in curriculum and instruction. La ter, thanks to a scholarship,
she got her Ph D from the University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. She became the Vice
Chancellor of the Uni versity of the Philippines Diliman.
Ibe assisted Dr. John Cleverley of the University of Sydney in conducting several
courses and publishing books on values education sponsored by the Southeast Asian Ministers
of Education Organization (SEAMEO) in 1988.
In 2003, Ibe was appointed Director of the University of the Philippines - Institute for
Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP-ISMED).The Dolores Hernandez
Lecture Series in science education was started by her during the start of her term, to be a
monthly Friday afternoon event as part of the Institution’s extension activities. The series
continued through the years of her directorship and long after her term, though much less
frequently.
In December of 1995, Dr Ibe represented the Philippines in the Third International
Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
Ibe retired from the UP- ISMED in November of 1996 on her sixty-fifth birthday, following
the practice of those in government service, but she continued to work as consultant to various
educational institutions and to the Professional Regulation Commission. Presently, Dr. Ibe,
already in her mid-70s, is still very active in promoting, among others, mathematics
education. Her first name means “miracles” in Spanish and she is indeed a miracle and a
miracle worker to her students and colleagues.
The seminar-workshop went smoothly because of the preparation and attention to detail
given by the following committees: AH Rosario, RF Sotes, Steering; OB Vasquez, GS Pagunsan,
BR Borja, EU Pomoy, Program; GT Taping, GD Flores, CT Aguillon, Secretariat; RG Opao,
SB Opao, Documentation; JB Sumagaysay, EC Sunico, Facilities and Equipment; ED
Belican, RJ Biclar, CP Pascua; Decoration, Venue & Maintenance; RF Sotes, HS Aperocho,
IC Abordo, Evaluation; FE Madriaga, ET Dayahan, Accommodation; GR Delos Reyes, LV
Pilon, JD Rizardo, Tokens and Certificates.
PANES RECEIVES PhD DEGREE
Dr. Alejandro Panes, Faculty, Agriculture Department, received his Ph. D. in Animal
Science, minor in Agronomy, from the Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon, on July 2
this year.
His study was titled Quality and Production of Quails’ Eggs (coturnix japonica) Fed with
Commercial Layer Mash Added with varying Levels of Soybean (Glycinemax ) Pulp and
Tricanthera (Tricanthera gigantean) Meal.
Congratulations, Dr. Panes!
MVC-ROG PERFORM IN SARANGANI PROVINCE
The MVC Reach-Out Gymnaires (MVC-ROG) responded to the invitation of the Alabel
SDA Church, Alabel, Sarangani Province to present acrobatic shows in their town on September
5-7.
The group left the campus at 4:35 in the morning of September 5 riding the jeepney of
Brother Jun Pasco. In Marbel, South Cotabato, the group was delayed for a while when Land
Transportation authorities subjected the vehicle to inspection.
About 3 p.m. the gymnaires arrived in Alabel and were given lunch. After thirty minutes of rest,
they rode on their monocycles and paraded around the town.
Sammy Colagbang spoke during Vespers that evening. The Sabbath School and AY programs
were handled by the gymnaires. Dr. Daniel Dial, college president, preached the Hour of
Worship message.
When the sun set, the group hurried to the show’s venue to prepare the place. At exactly 7:30
p.m., the show began with the national anthem and the opening prayer of Mr. Donato Iligan.
When the show ended a little after 9, the gymnaires saw smiles of satisfaction and enjoyment on
the faces of the audience.
Another parade was scheduled at 9:30 a.m. the following day to promote the second show at 3
in the afternoon.
To celebrate the success of the presentations, the Alabel SDA church members brought the
gymnaires and their sponsors to Kawas Beach.
Acting as chaperons of the group were Dr. Daniel Dial, Mr. Wenely Cuares, Mrs. Monyfer
Porquez, and Mrs. Evangeline Pomoy.
Sent by Nelson Madriaga
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"It is not my ability, but my response to God's ability that counts." Corrie ten Boom
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CALLING ALL MVCAA-Western USA MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS-****
We are almost there. One month more to go, then we will be celebrating our 2008 MVCAA-Western USA
Annual Reunion. This week-end retreat of spiritual and socializing among former college instructors,
classmates, roomates, friends and supporters will commence on November 7 & 8, 2008 at the beautiful
Loma Linda Filipino SDA Church Multi-purpose Center located here in the place known world-wide as the
mecca of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Loma Linda, California USA. You can expect to hear
inpsirational news, enhancing music and spiritually uplifting messages solely as part of the celebration.
Mr. Don Christensen, former MVC Business Consultant and College Pilot, will be our special guest and
honorable speaker during this 2-days of Worship and a "fun 'n frolic" week-end affair. He has spent many
years at the hilltop, and for sure, his experiences will certainly inspire and encourage us to serve the Lord
meaningfully. So, don't miss this opportunity to listen to him. Please come!
Our main theme for this year's occasion is "A
Beacon In A Time of Change."
Local personalities and different musical groups will grace our Reunion with live music to inspire us. Yes,
we will be more thrilled- as we will hear sermons, talks and music in order to let the Beacon Light of MVC
continue to shine even in a world full of changes. Friday's Vesper Program, and all-day Sabbath activities,
together with the Saturday Night's- Banquet Party- will give us some reminders of the good old school days
on that beautiful mountain top. So, remember to keep these dates in your appointment book. Don't miss
this great privilege for spiritual refreshing and a time for renewing friendships.
Here are some vital informations you need to know:
(1) Registration starts at 6:00 pm -(FYI- so please come early).
(2) Alumni Fee- $25.00 for single /$35.00 for a couple.
(3) Extra: Donation of $15.00 worth of a 2008 Reunion T-Shirt for free- will be given to you during the
affair. (Courtesy of Teody Ray Donato-Llasos of Edinburg, TX)( 50% Proceeds will go to the MVCAA-WUSA Funding and Saving).
(4) Free Potluck (Fellowship Lunch) will be serve at the LLFC's Bayanihan Park right after the Divine
Worship Service at noon-time. We would like to encourage our alumni to bring any dish/dishes and
desserts. Don't bring rice any more. Rice will be cooked, in two-big Rice Cookers at the LLFC Kitchenette.
(courtesy of- by the LLFC Potluck Team.)
(5) Banquet Party ticket- $40.00 per person. A bargain has been decided, if you attend the party in a
group. Please look closely for the payment. For more information, please see the front desk
attendants, upon entering the Gymnasium, for details.
(6) Reminder- Souvenir Program's solicitation papers sent by USPS mail will be returned back by October
19, 2008 address to Rollie. If paying by check, please pay to the order of- "Waterman Fil-Am SDA Church,"
with underneath memo, just write- for "MVCAA-WUSA." If you need some more solicitation papers, please
write to my address below.
*** Souvenir Program information: Back cover (in color)..............$400.00 w/ (4-pictures required)
Inside Front cover (in color).....$300.00 w/ (4-pictures required)
Inside Back cover (in color)......$300.00 w/ (4-pictures required)
Full -page (in B-W).................$100.00 w/ (4-pictures required)
Half -page (in B-W).................$ 60.00 w/ (2-pictures required)
***(FYI- List of hotels and motels to stay while in Loma Linda, please log-on to Google or Yahoo, then type
"hotels and motels in San Bernardino, CA)
****Heres' the direction going to LLFC SDA Multi-purpose Center:
From Palm Springs or Downtown Los Angeles, take 10-Fwy (East or West), exit California Street, then
go down South till you reach Redlands Blvd., Left on Redlands, Blvd., Right on New Jersey Street, go all
the way before you reach Barton Road, it will be on your right-hand side with a big sign. The Gymnasium is
located at the back of the Sanctuary. The Church address and information is listed below-
Loma Linda Filipino SDA Church
11180 New Jersey Street
Redlands, CA 92373
tel.# (909) 798-3822
website: www.lomalindafilipinochurch.org
(For GPS users: log-in to 11180 New Jersey Street, Redlands, CA 92373, and your GPS Machine will
give you the right direction.)
Stay tuned for some more news and developments as the Reunion draws near. Stay current with the
weekly Cyberflashes! I solicit your prayers for the success of this Reunion..Any inquiries, please call me or
send me an E-mail thru' my personal information below-
Rollie Boy Donato
986 Oak Leaf Drive
Colton, CA 92324
cell# (951) 347-3258
E-mail: rollliedonato@hotmail.com
In behalf of the 2008 Alumni Officers,
Rollie Boy Donato
Reunion Chairman and Acting President
MVCAA- Western USA Chapter
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Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;
If I cannot carry forests on my back,
Neither can you crack a nut."
from :The Mountain and the Squirrel
by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Inspirational Thoughts
As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls. Before each
of us, laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles.
An Angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life. But as my
angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and empty each of my squares was. They
were filled with giant holes.
Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult, the challenges and temptations I was
faced with in everyday life. I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of all. I glanced
around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny hole here and there, the other tapestries
were filled with rich color and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was
disheartened. My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and empty, like binding
air.
Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed, held up to the light, the scrutiny of truth. The
others rose, each in turn, holding up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel looked upon
me, and nodded for me to rise. My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadn't had all the earthly
fortunes. I had love in my life, and laughter. But there had also been trials of illness, and death, and false
accusations that took from me my world as I knew it. I had to start over many times. I often struggled with
the temptation to quit, only to
somehow muster the strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in prayer,
asking for help and guidance in my life. I had often been held up to ridicule, which I endured painfully, each
time offering it up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze
of those who unfairly judged me. And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I had to
accept it for what it was.
I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the light. An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed
around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes. Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light
flooded the many holes, creating an image, the face of Christ. Then our Lord stood before me, with warmth
and love in His eyes. He said, "Every time you gave over your life to Me, it became My life, My hardships,
and My struggles. Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me shine through, until
there was more of Me than there was of you."
May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing Christ to shine through.
Author Unknown
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Three Things
Three things in life that, once gone, never come back:
Time
Words
Opportunity
Three things in life that can destroy a person:
Anger
Pride
Unforgiveness
Three things in life that you should never lose:
Hope
Peace
Honesty
Three things in life that are most valuable:
Love
Family & friends
Kindness
Three things in life that are never certain:
Fortune
Success
Dreams
Three things that make a person
Commitment
Sincerity
Hard work
Three things that are truly constant:
Father - Son - Holy Spirit
Shared by Sam Galarpe
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On a Lighter Note
Resumes
How bad a mistake can you make on your resume? Here are some real-life examples:
"My intensity and focus are at inordinately high levels, and my ability to complete projects on time is
unspeakable."
"Education: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computer science, curses in accounting."
"Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a midwest chain store."
"Personal: Married, 1992 Chevrolet."
"I have an excellent track record, although I am not a horse."
"I am a rabid typist."
"Created a new market for pigs by processing,k advertising and selling a gourmet pig mail order service
on the side."
"Exposure to German fro two years, but many words are not appropriate for business"
"Proven ability to track down and correct erors."
"Personal interests: Donating blood. 15 gallons so far."
"References: None, I've left a path of destruction behind me."
"Strenghts: Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining composer."
"Don't take the comments of my former employer too seriously, they were unappreciative beggars and
slave drivers."
"I procastrinate--especially when the task is unpleasant."
"I am loyal to my employer at all costs. Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voicemail."
"Accomplishments: Oversight of entire department."
Cover letter: "Thank you for your consideration. Hope to hear from you shorty!"
From: Nelson's Big Book of Laughter
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“If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” ~~
Thomas A. Edison
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MIRROR! MIRROR!
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Do you have to tell it all?
Where do you get the glaring light
To make my clothes look just too tight?
I think I'm fine but I can see
you won't cooperate with me;
The way you let the shadows play
You'd think my hair was getting gray.
What's that, you say? A double chin?
No, that's the way the light comes in;
If you persist in peering so
You'll confiscate my facial glow,
And then if you're not hanging straight
You'll tell me next I'm gaining weight;
I'm really quite upset with you
For giving this distorted view;
I hate you being smug and wise ~
O, look what's happened to my thighs!
I warn you now, O mirrored wall,
Since we're not on speaking terms at all,
If I look like this in my
new jeans,
You'll find yourself in
smithereens!
From: Fun Pages.com.
Shared by: Sam Galarpe
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"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abraham Lincoln
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INSTALLING A HUSBAND
Dear Tech Support,
Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system
performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend
5.0
In Addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as
Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, and then installed undesirable programs such as
NBA 5.0
NFL 3.0 and
Golf Clubs 4.1.
Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system.
Please note that I have tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail.
What can I do?
Signed
Desperate
♥♥♥♥♥
Dear Desperate,
First, keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system.
Please enter command: ithoughtyou lovedme.html and try to download Tears 6.2 and do not forget to install
the Guilt 3.0 update. If that application works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the
applications Jewelry 2.0and Flowers 3.5.
However, remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy
Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0 or Beer 6.1. Please note that Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will
download the Farting and Snoring Loudly Beta.
Whatever you do, DO NOT under any circumstances install Mother-IN-Law 1.0 (it runs a virus in the
background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources.)
In addition, please do not attempt to reinstall the Boyfriend 5.0 program. These are unsupported
applications and will crash Husband 1.0
In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new
applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance.
We recommend:
Cooking 3.0 and
Hot Lingerie 7.7
Good luck!
Tech Support.
Patricia Ng
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”What really matters is what you do with what you have.” ~~
H. G. Wells
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Julie Andrews turns 69.
To commemorate her birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's
Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. One of the musical numbers she performed was 'My
Favorite Things' from the legendary movie 'Sound of Music.' Here are the lyrics she used.
(Sing It!) If you sing it, it is especially hysterical!!!
"Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favorite things.
Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favorite things.
When the pipes leak, When the bones creak
When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.
Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,
These are a few of my favorite things.
Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin',
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',
And we won't mention our short shrunken frames,
When we remember our favorite things.
When the joints ache, When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I've had,
And then I don't feel so bad."
(Ms Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over four minutes and repeated
encores.)
Shared by Ed Zamora
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“All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our
talent.” ~~ John F. Kennedy
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Announcement:
"Calling all 2008 MVCAA- WUSA Officers for a "Wrap-up Meeting" on Saturday Night- October 18, 2008 at
7:00 pm, Rene Donato's office at LLFC. 100% attendance is required. These will be the last meeting
before the ReunionTime in November."
Thanks and God-bless,
Rollie Boy Donato
Eddie Zamora
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We are looking for MVCAA- WUSA alumni ( men and women) who wants to sing and participate- and "join
our 2008 Reunion Choir" for the Divine Worship Service.
Eppie Manalo, wife of LLFC Senior Pastor Joe Manalo, will be directing the so-called Choir.
The first choir practice will be on the Friday night-(November 7th)- right after the Vesper Program. Eppie
have selected a song to sing. It's very simple. Just come to the practice as scheduled. (Just assemble in
the LLFC Gym Choir room, after the program.)
Please we need help on this matter. Please volunteer yourself to join this choral group. I appeal to you all!
(Please pass the word.)
Thanks,
Rollie Boy Donato
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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the
really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."
Mark Twain
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Second Sulads International Reunion
Fellow Sulads and friends,
Our annual reunion is just around the corner, matter of fact, it is but 27 days to go. If you missed last year's
reunion, you should have a reason to attend this year's reunion. There will be more sulads from the
Philippines, Thailand, Canada, the American Samoa and the USA who confirmed their attendance to the
reunion this year.
With what is going on around us in all levels of the world's affairs, we will never know, this might be the last
Sulads reunion we will have in the USA.
Come and be blest by the fresh reports of our fellow Sulads from all over. Meet in person and listen to the
report of our Sulads from Canada who have just started the Sulads program in the paved jungles of
Vancouver, B.C. and Edmonton, Calgary. Sulads in Thailand who have been working among the Mien tribe
will be attending to abreast us with the progress of the Sulads program in Thailand. Get a first hand
updates of the Sulads effort in the Philippines, how they entered very challenging areas and how they
stayed apolitical while promoting the mission of the Sulads program consistent with what and how Jesus
modeled to us. Reinforce the MVC missionary zeal and spirit you and I have been a part. Please join come.
The reunion will be a week before the MVC Alumni Association reunion in Loma Linda. To those of you who
are coming in from distant places, you can avail of two important MVC Alumni events by attending the
Sulads Reunion in the first weekend of November, and the MVC Alumni Association Reunion in the second
weekend of November.
The venue of our reunion is at the Covina International SDA Church along 2003 Cienega St., Covina, CA
91724 with telephone number (626)833-5304. It is about 45 minutes drive away from Loma Linda,
California going west towards Los Angeles.
Driving Direction:
If you are coming EAST- Take I-10 west towards Los Angeles, EXIT at Grand Avenue, then take
a LEFT at Grand Avenue and go all the way to Cienega Avenue. Then take a RIGHT at Cienega Avenue.
After two stops, take note of the Pine Trees on your left where the church's landmark is, take a LEFT on the
church's entrance.
If you are coming WEST - you can either take I-10 or I-210.
If taking I-10 - Take I-10 EAST towards San Bernardino, EXIT at Grand Avenue, then take a LEFT at
Grand Avenue and go all the way to Cienega Avenue. Then take a RIGHT at Cienega Avenue. After two
stops, take note of the Pine Trees on your left where the church's landmark is, take a LEFT to the church's
entrance.
If taking I-210 - Take I-210 EAST towards San Bernardino, EXIT at Sunflower Avenue, then take a RIGHT
at Sunflower Avenue, then take a RIGHT at Cienega Avenue. After a few houses at your right, you will see
Pine Trees and the church's landmark, take a RIGHT on the church's entrance.
If you are taking I-15 WEST from the High Desert/Las Vegas, EXIT at I-210 WEST then merge. Then
EXIT at Sunflower Avenue, then take a LEFT at Sunflower Avenue, then take a RIGHT at Cienega Avenue.
After a few houses at your right, you will see Pine Trees and the church;s landmark, take a RIGHT on the
church's entrance.
If coming SOUTH - Take I-605 North, Exit at I-405 EAST then merge, EXIT at Sunflower Avenue, then take
a RIGHT at Sunflower Avenue, then take a RIGHT at Cienega Avenue. after a few houses at your right, you
see Pine Trees and the church's landmark, take a RIGHT on the church's entrance.
God bless you as you finalize your plan in coming. Should you have some further inquiry, please let me
know.
Asher Himbing
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I am not what I ought to be;
I am not what I would like to be;
I am not what I hope to be.
But I am not what I once was,
and by the grace of God, I am what I am.
John Newton
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From the Email Bag
Dear Uncle Ed,
How are you? I trust that everything is fine.
We are on holiday now. We're enjoying it here in Sharjah, a beautiful place. It is very close to Dubai, and
one of the emirates of UAE. We are leaving tonight for Manila. We have a lot of Adventist friends and the
group is grouping bigger. We are staying with Milmer Budayao and family. They are requesting that you
also send them a copy of the cyberflashes. Both Milmer and his wife are both MVC alumni, both nurses.
Their work here is as challenging as it is in Africa. The big difference only is this country is very rich, the
opposite of where we work. But they are missionaries as well here. They are blessed because they are free
to worship here on the Sabbath.
Please greet Auntie Ellen. Thank you for sending me a copy of CF. It makes us connected with MVC and
friends.
Best regards,
Neneng
(Dr. Verna Ong-Peduche)
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Dear Editors,
Just to inform you that I am blessed with Cyberflashes news...keep up . You are assured of our prayers.
Encourage us to have from MIddleast (Gulf) Chapter too.
Judith B. Aguillon-Selgas & family
Muscat SDA Church
Sultanate of Oman
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Dear Sir Eddie and the rest of the editorial staff,
I just want to let you know that you are doing a great job providing us with the latest news
about our alumni. I look forward to each "flash". Keep up the good work, it's "perfect" just as
it is... thanks to your hard work.
Please don't stop, I would really miss the connection with all of you. Since I am so far away
from you here in Pennsylvania, it really makes me feel closer to my friends and classmates.
Best wishes,
Maggie Martinez Gross
MVC SN Class of 76
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Remember ... October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Condolence
... to the families of Fred, Joyce and Danny Loriezo, whose father, Mr. Nicolas Loriezo, passed away last
Tuesday, October 7. Our prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of a loved one. May you be
comforted by God's love as you look forward to meeting your father in the morning. -- CF Editors
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MY EARTHLY FATHER
My father, Nicolas Canos Loriezo died peacefully in Valencia Sanitarium and Hospital,
Tuesday October 7 a month short of his 90th birthday.
My father's forebears originally came from Lambunao who settled in Guimaras a sub province
of Iloilo. Here my father grew up together with his 8 brothers and sisters. However, the lure of
work in the booming sugar industry in Negros Occidental beckoned and the family moved to
Hacienda Dos Hermanos in the town of Talisay. It was also here where his family found the
best treasure of their lives which they passed on to their children, the Seventh-day Adventist
faith.
It was in this setting where father met the joy of his life, our mother who happened to be the
school teacher in their church. This is also the church where they got married for life.
At the behest of my uncle Dominador Tamares who got married in Sipalay a town on the
opposite end of the province, my father, his parents and brothers and sisters moved to
Sipalay. There, they settled in Cabadiangan later renamed Goshen in a hacienda owned by
the affluent Jamandre family. Here they established their roots for a while. My mother taught
in the local church multi grade school while my father farmed, opened a little store, and did
odd jobs to support his family. Despite their poverty they sent us with my sister to West
Visayan Academy on another island with our neighbors wondering how they did it. But I know
better. They believe in Christian Education and will do whatever it takes to send their children
to a christian school. All of us three children, Wilfredo, Joyce and Danny were born here with
exacly 7 years between the three of us, no birth control, no pills just luck and a little dose of
common sense. We might as well call ourselves the "magnificient 777". Just kidding!
My father despite his grade 3 education loves to read books. He had even the audacity to
translate for preachers who preach in English to either Cebuano or Illongo. And most of the
time he did a good job. He also love sports. His passion is baseball and he can talk about the
nuances of the game to those who would listen. He played the pitcher position where he
excels.
When I attended Mountain View College and money was hard to come by and with my
brother and sister growing up, my father made perhaps the boldest decision of his life he
moved here to Mindanao. It was a daring act with hardly any money in his pocket but with the
belief that he had the blessings of God, he moved to Padada town in Davao and lived their for
about two years.
He came to visit me here in Mountain View College and in looking around he decided that the
place was good for his family. The climate was good, the prospect of farming was promising
and on top of his list was that education was available to his children.
Ultimately, this province of Bukidnon, the town of Valencia and Lurogan and specially
Mountain View College and its people were part of his life. Here his wife died. Here his
children were married and educated, here some of his grandchildren were born, here were
memories weaved into the fabric of his being, here he lived for an unbelievable 43 years
almost half of his entire life. Here he established fond relationship with friends that will last a
lifetime. All of these were underpinnings that held him up specially toward the end of his life.
No wonder he died a peaceful death.
He worked hard to send us to school. He never murmured, never complained and one of his
greatest joy was when we go home with my brother and sister for weekends in our humble
home in Lurogan where for a while we were family again. He and my mother saw all of us
children graduate with Bachelors Degrees in college, no small feat for a poor man who laid
down his all for his children. I was also told that when we sent a cable from New Guinea that
his first grandson was a boy he cried for joy.
He did not only support us financially or materially but also emotionally. He showed his joy in
our accomplishment in life and grieves in our failures, but his love was unwavering. He was
prayerful, fastidiously faithful in giving his tithe and offering and despite his imperfection which
all of us are took his relationship with God very seriously.
I have faith that he passed away, satisfied with the fruits of his labor. Tatay, good night but not
good bye. God is eagerly waiting to bestow on you that ultimate accolade, "Well done thou
good and faithful servant enter thou into the joy of thy Lord" See you under the tree of life at
the feet of Jesus with nanay on the other side of eternity.
Fred Loriezo
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Hi Lyn:
Please convey by condolences to Neva and Gwen for the parting of their loved ones. It was 2002 at
Southwestern Adventist University in Keen, TX when we last met Neva and 2003 for Gwen at McAllen, TX.
To Neva and Gwen: At the onset of losing a loved one, human minds will have
lots and lots of quiries. But as time heals with the Lord in your every move of life,
eternity will be part of your desire to be with them. For the security of your destiny to
be with them, "Make God's Words your sole Guide."
C.U. soon!
Eddie F. Palma
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When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of
talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me."
Erma Bombeck
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Urgent prayer request from workers in India
please pray.
We have never seen anything like this. We knew that Orissa was the most resistant and hostile State in
India as far as the Gospel is concerned. And we brushed off the continuous threats and harassment we
faced as we went about His work. But none of our staff imagined that they would see this kind of
carnage....And it seems to be totally under the radar of the Western Media ....Let me explain.... A militant
Hindu priest and 4 of his attendants, who were zealously going around the villages of Orissa and
'reconverting' people back to Hinduism, were gunned down by unknown assailants in Central Orissa last
weekend. Immediately the Christians were blamed. The cry rose up...'Kill the Christians!' And the horror
began.... In the past 4 days, we have first hand witness to hundreds of churches being blown up or burned
and many, many dozens of Christian tribes have been slaughtered. For no other reason than they bear the
name of Christ.
Night and day I have been in touch with our Good News India Directors spread across 14 Dream Centers
in Orissa... they are right in the middle of all this chaos. In Tihidi, just after the police came to offer
protection, a group of 70 blood-thirsty militants came to kill our staff and destroy the home. They were not
allowed to get in, but they did a lot of damage to our Dream Center by throwing rocks and bricks and
smashing our gate, etc. They have promised to come back and 'finish the job.' Our kids and staff are locked
inside and have stayed that way with doors and windows shut for the past 3 days. It has been a time of
desperately calling on the Lord in prayer.
More police have come to offer protection. In Kalahandi, the police and some local sympathizers got to our
dream center and gave our staff and kids about 3 minute s notice to vacate. No one had time to even grab
a change of clothes or any personal belonging. As they fled, the blood thirsty mob came to kill everyone in
the building. We would have had a mass funeral there, but for His grace. In Phulbani, the mob came
looking for Christian homes and missions. The local Hindu people, our neighbors turned them away by
saying that there were no Christians in this area. So they left. We had favor. The same thing happened in
Balasore.
All our dream centers are under lock down with the kids and staff huddled inside and police outside. The
fanatics are circling outside waiting for a chance to kill. Others were not so fortunate. In a nearby Catholic
orphanage, the mob allowed the kids to leave and locked up a Priest and a computer teacher in house and
burned them to death. Many believers have been killed and hacked into pieces and left on the road.... even
women and children. At another orphanage run by another organization, when this began, the Director and
his wife jumped on their motorbike and simply fled, leaving all the children and staff behind. Every one of
our GNI directors that I have spoken to said: 'We stay with our kids.... we live together or die together, but
we will never abandon what God has called us to do.' More than 5000 Christian families have had their
homes burned or destroyed. They have fled into the jungles and are living in great fear waiting for the
authorities to bring about peace. But so far, no peace is foreseen. This will continue for another 10 days....
supposedly the 14 day mourning period for the slain Hindu priest. Many more Christians will die and their
houses destroyed. Many more churches will be smashed down. The Federal government is trying to
restore order and perhaps things will calm down. We ask for your prayers. Only the Hand of God can
calm this storm. None of us know the meaning of persecution. But now our kids and staff know what that
means. So many of our kids coming from Hindu backgrounds are confused and totally bewildered at what
is happening around them. So many of their guardians have fled into the jungles and are unable to come
and get them during these trying times.
Through all this, I am more determined than ever to continue with our goal: the transformation of a
community by transforming its children. Orissa will be saved... that is our heart's cry. If we can take these
thousands of throw-away children and help them to become disciples of Jesus, they will transform an entire
region. It is a long term goal, but it is strategic thinking in terms of the Great Commission. What can you
do? First, please uphold all this in fervent prayer. Second, pass this e-mail on to as many friends as
you can. We must get the word out and increase our prayer base for this is spiritual warfare at its most
basic meaning. We are literally fighting the devil in order to live for His Kingdom. The next 10 days are
crucial. We pray for peace and calm to pervade across Orissa. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Please pass it on and help us to get as many people to partner with us on this cutting edge effort to fulfill
His mandate: Go and make disciples of all nations....Prayer works!
Blessings, Chip & Sandy Wanner Col 2:2 MBI
Team Facilitators to YWAM frontlines
Shared by Ed Zamora
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“Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” ~~ Leo
Buscaglia
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Prayer Requests
Let us include in our prayers
♥ the families of Fred, Joyce and Danny Loriezo, whose father, Mr. Nicolas Loriezo, passed away last
Tuesday, October 7, in Valencia Sanitarium & Hospital. May they be comforted by the prayers of friends
and the presence of God in their midst.
♥ God's comforting presence to be with the bereaved families of the de Angels, Sabellanos, Erecres,
Moscatels, and Marianos, and the other MVC Alumni and friends whose loved ones recently passed away.
Pray for the comfort of God's loving arms to surround them in their times of sorrow.
♥ MVC alumni and friends who are sick: Ann Jordan, Cheryl Macote-Rosa, Mrs. Gerry Hill in Oregon who
underwent hip surgery; Susan Varona-Sardar who had complications from surgery. There are also other
alumni and friends who are sick and are undergoing treatment who don't wish to have their names
published. We pray for the healing powers of the Great Physician to touch them according to His will.
♥ Our missionaries and their families who serve in different parts of the globe, those in African countries
where their lives may be in danger. We pray for their health and safety, especially in places where the
situations are perilous.
♥ for the church in Orissa, India, undergoing severe persecution and the small group of Adventist believers
in certain countries in the Middle East who are working on establishing and building churches in their
places.
♥ The leaders, faculty, and staff of MVC. May the school continue to "Shine On Till Jesus Comes".
♥ MVC alumni who are leaders at different levels of the Adventist denomination from the General
Conference down to the local churches, as well as those who support MVC in various ways.
♥The work of the SULADS and the Gospel Outreach.
♥ Each other as we dedicate our talents for His service.
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Acknowledgement
My thanks go to the following who contributed to this week's issue: Rollie Donato, Sam Galarpe, Maggie
Martinez Gross, Asher Himbing, Fred Loriezo, Nelson Madriaga, Patricia Ng, Eddie Palma, Verna OngPeduche, Judith B. Aguillon-Selgas and Ed Zamora, Thanks Hava.
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Edited and coordinated by Lyn Tabingo. Next week's Cyberflashes will be edited by Jess Colegado.
Please direct all entries and contributions to him or to any of the editorial staff.
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Meet the Editors
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Closing Thoughts
"Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a
gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it, piece by piece -- by
thought, choice, courage, and determination." H. Jackson Brown
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"The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't
have." Woody Allen
Happy Sabbath
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