Yesterday 6 students graduated, 5 with a Diploma and 1 with a Certificate. After a very stormy and wet morning the weather cleared. This was an answer to prayer as the graduation was held outside at Pango Family Worship Centre.
The School Choir entertained us with 2 very well rehearsed items led by Pastor Kiel. Pastor Russell Bokokoto dedicated the graduating students . Each staff member played a part in the graduation. Pastor Russell Harbour was the Graduation speaker, the title of his message, “Please Step Forward”.
As is customary, the graduating students were congratulated by those who attended, they were given salusalu’s, and lengths of calico (traditional gifts). They were also sprinkled with talcum powder. (another ni-vanuatu custom).
We were given a lovely painting of the JBI Campus, painted by a very well known Ni-vanuatu water colour artist. We were also farewelled as we will be returning to Australia to live, but visiting Vanuatu on a part time basis each year for ministry and teaching.
