to greater heights
Heyyy. 😁 You know how I (hate) don't like goodbyes, right? 😂
But this isn't a goodbye. I refuse to call it one. We're stubborn like that. =)) This is just the digital version so you can access it anytime if you don't have the box with you. Just make sure you have internet though. :))
To say that I'm blessed meeting you in Awana would definitely be an understatement. I never expected the Lord to give me a best friend that I never knew I needed—not until you came. You've opened and touched parts of my heart that I didn't know existed, and you've helped me heal in more ways than you'll ever know.
I'm sorry that I can't come quickly and work with you fully in my favorite ministry. 🥺 But I know and I'm sure that we'll go beyond Awana, beyond the walls of Acacia, kase sure ako na 'yung friendship natin is one of the awesomest things God has ever created. 👌
You may be having a hard time owning some of what they have to say here about you, but the reality is that you have been a great blessing to many and no one can take that away from them and from you. You did well, Kleng. 🤗
It doesn't end here. In my eyes, you still shine as brightly as you did the first time that I've truly seen and known you. Keep on shining for Jesus by sharing His light to others. Every day I'm grateful for you at forever akong magiging proud sa'yo and of the fact na ikaw 'yung best friend ko. 😊
I love you and I'll always be here for you. 🤗
months serving the Lord
through Awana
Rev. Zoilo Anat, Jr.
National Director
Mikah has been a joy n a blessing to me as she was with Awana, her humble and teachable attitude, how she embraced her calling at that moment shows her love to serve others and the ministry .Mikah may the Lord.keep you and bless you ..go with Him
Jonathan Dorillo
Assistant National Director
She’s been a blessing to Awana... as a coworker, she’s easy to work with. As an Awana worker, she has a good heart for the children’s ministry. I pray that may you continue to bloom and grow wherever the Lord will lead you. May you continue to seek Him and obey His will. Rom. 15:13
Dorothy Mae Anat
Awana SEA Ministry Assistant / Canva Adviser
Dearest Mikah,
"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now." Philippians 1:3-5
This is my prayer to you as you continue on your next steps. I am very blessed to have worked with you, to have seen you grow, and to have added a new friend. I enjoyed every bit and I apologize for times I was not my best. I thank God that at the time I needed friends in a new work place, God blessed me with you! Yes, it is hard to say goodbye (for now), but I cannot hold you back from what God has in store. I will miss our chats and emails, but I hope you do get the rest you need may you hear and heed where the Lord calls you.
Thank you for being patient and understanding. Thank you for the great and excellent work that you do. I don't say it often, but you have done a great job! I will miss all the Canva moments and all the in betweens that made it special.
You will be entering an unknown territory, but always remember God knows your future and has the best plans for you. I will be here to pray with you and syempre okay din ako with chikka and hopefully, when possible, to still have time to catch-up over coffee or milktea or anything. For the fears and worries you have, may God be your comfort and guide. Never lose sight of Him.
Please know that I am here for you. Feel free to message me (though you know I don't reply right away :P ). I am here to listen and pray with you.
Muli, maraming maraming maraming salamat. You are a blessing to me and many others. Keep on and and keep moving forward!
Love,
💛 Ate Dotty
Rose Ann Grace Garga
Finance Officer
Mikah has been a blessing to Awana because she's ready to accept tasks even if it is not her forte like she's a teacher by profession but became an office admin staff. She's ready to extend her time to listen to your story even if it's like puppy love thing 😂🤣 And she's always ready to walk and cook with you 😊
I pray for your new chapter in life with Ptr. Criswell. May you be faithful in serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the new mission field He has called you. As Philippians 1:6 says, "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Kowawo dongseng! Saranghae!😘
Ptr. Chris Juloya
Curriculum Developer
Mikah has been a blessing to me since I started working at Awana. From the beginning of the hiring process until actual start at work, she was very helpful. If there's one thing that I would never forget about her and has sticked with me is how her heart is really for the younger generation. She cares for them so much and it really encourages me to see other people's love for others, a sincere love and care specifically for the youth.
I pray that you do not seek the hidden will of God asking "what is God's will for me" because He has revealed that to us, through Christ, the Law and the Gospel. He also has given us skills and rationale to think and assess, with the resources and opportunities that we have, to identify where can you best glorify God.
And as someone who will marry a pastor, do not think of yourself to be limited to being a 'pastor's wife', for contrary to what many believe, there is no such thing. Just because your husband is a pastor, you too are to be in ministry. No, you are to be a wife, a neighbor and sister, that glorifies God. That includes supporting your husband's ministry in ways that would glorify Him, and that is not limited to being in full-time ministry. Yes there are advantages to being full-time in ministry, but remember, your ministry and responsibility is to God by doing what's best for your family. The shepherding of the church is given to its elders, not to the wife of the pastor. May that remove a weight and pressure upon you. You are not to act as a 'standard pastor's wife', you are to act and behave as a servant of God, to live by loving God "with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might (Deut 6:5) and to "love your neighbor as yourself" (Lev 19:18).
Remember, the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever (Westminster Shorter Catechism Q&A1), so aim to do that in whatever situation you are in, as an individual or as a wife, with total reliance on God's sovereignty. As Paul says, whatever you do...do all for the glory of God, live in "Coram Deo", 'before the face of God'. 🙂
Kyla Barros
Office Administration Officer
In a short period of time, Ate Mikah has been a great blessing to me in Awana and personally. She has been a blessing to me through her knowledge and wisdom she shared to me for me to be able to do my work with excellence for the Lord.
With my whole heart, I genuinely thank you, Ate for being an Ate to me. ❤️ I will forever keep all your advices in my heart! I pray that as you face another chapter of your life, you will always seek the Lord's guidance. May your desires remain aligned to what the Lord plans for you. May the Lord give you peace and joy as you prepare for your wedding hihi. Praying for your next chapter, Ate! ❤️ You're a blessing 🥰
Manuel Villar Jr.
Office Custodian
I have really enjoyed working with you. Thank you for your kindness and support during all the years that I worked with you. Wishing you all the best as you begin a new chapter of your life.
Renee Anne Traviño
Luzon B Training Coordinator
Hi Mikah!
Thank you for being a blessing to the awana ph ministry 😊. I am so blessed working with you. Mas naging magaan ang work flow natin. Mamimiss ko yung "ate pwede po quick call". Hehehe. Yung meetings natin with the awana ph, activities group pati relentless. Sobrang dami nating meetings diba? Hehehe.
Praying for your future plans. May the Lord continue to be the center of your life. I know mas greater ang plans ng Lord for the next chapter ng life mo. Basta remember that andito lang kami to pray for you and to listen din if kailangan mo. Hehehe.
I love you with the love of the Lord. ❤️💙💚💛
Jennifer Glenn Jansalin
Eastern Visayas Training Coordinator
Her sunny personality in working at the student center and eventually as staff member. She had a great performance in ops
Keep on trusting Jesus. I pray for good health and blessings in your next chapter in life.
Althea Garcia
Central Visayas Training Coordinator
Ms Mikah you have been a blessing to Awana because you stepped up & assumed the role of operations personnel which Ms Yli & Ms Leah vacated. You have been diligent, hard working & reliable 🙂
May God bless as you enter another season in your life & continue to nurture a deep relationship with God & grow in your love for your husband 😀 We will miss you but hope to see you again 😀
Ptr. Janel Bantolinao
Mindanao Training Coordinator
ms mikah is such a blessings for me, your work in the office has never been easy but thank you for your dedication and hard work for the Lord .Your efforts do not go unnoticed because God is not unjust, He will not forget how hard you have worked for Him and how you have shown your love for Him...Heb.6:10. May the Lord bless you and grant your heart's desire as you continue to serve Him. Godbless
Lea Yvonne Orphiano
Former Operations Officer
Hi Mikah! This is probably your last days in Awana and I praise God for letting yourself share your talents, your brain, your beauty to the ministry. And thank you for touching the lives of all the children and students sa Student Center sobrang alam ko na sobrang naging blessing ka sa buhay nila, and I pray na magtuloy-tuloy pa 'yon. And ayon, thank you for giving your life to the ministry. And ngayon, I'm excited to the new chapters of your life and I pray that God will continually bless your works and be with you wherever you go. And andito lang kami, mga eonnies mo, and we thank you for being our great dongsaeng. And I'm looking forward to our ihaw-ihaw and swimming fellowship. See you next time! God bless!
Eliza Grace Misa
Former Field Communications Officer
Mikah has always been that sister you can depend on 😊 She's always there to help and listen like a trusted friend.
I've never told you this, but I'm happy to know a friend like you 😉 it was on the latter part of being together in the office when I realized this 😅 May you discover more of God's plan for your life as you continuously seek Him. AWANA has been a huge highlight in our lives and I'm excited where God is leading you (us) next! 💕
Samual Mark Sapaula
Former Marketing Officer
Mikah has been a bundle of joy and talent. I don’t know how she gets all her students to pay attention and enjoy. She’s truly amazing.
Ptr. Clyde John Bravo
Former Western Visayas Training Coordinator
Hi Micah,
I am very thankful for the opportunity to meet you. At first, I thought you were just a typical "Bible College" graduate who works at a typical student center...but I was amazed on the potentials you have when you took the opportunity to fill-in the vacant slot. God bless you on your new journey. Remember..enjoy life, enjoy Christ.
Reina Leonor Rivera-Espiritu
Former Executive Assistant and HR Officer
She's been a huge blessing to the Awana Student Center. I've witnessed how she pursued to be someone who could really reach the kids and the students. She's very humble and teachable. Whenever she would ask me something or ask any help, she would really listen and affirm. I know how she had brought impact to those kids and students by letting her life to be a channel of blessing and be used by God.
It's the same thing that I've always told you before: "You have a great potential." May it be in Awana or to wherever God will lead you to. So I pray that you would always choose to listen to His voice. Always give your heart to whatever He would ask you to do. Trust Him and be amazed to what He has in store for you. I believe in you and I will always be. 'Til we crossed our paths again. Take care! 😘