13 March 2009

Humble spirits but heads high with extreme joy were evident at the 43rd graduation

Humble spirits but heads high with extreme joy were evident at the 43rd graduation exercises in Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary (MUAS), March 15, in Myaungmya, Ayeyarwady, Myanmar. A total of 77 graduates received their diplomas and certificates.

The need for more gospel workers was high and the completion of 22 ministerial students out of 77 graduates caused joy to church leaders. This new group of gospel missionaries will help in the proclamation of the soon coming of Jesus.

On Sabbath, March 14, Pastor Muller Kyaw, chairman of the MUAS board of trustees and president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Myanmar, gave the Baccalaureate message while Pastor Tember Chit, a church leader, delivered the consecration message on Friday, March 13. The former president of MUAS, Pastor Yan Aye, delivered the graduation message. Pastor Aye spent 29 years in MUAS before assuming a leadership position in the field.

“I see graduations as more beautiful than any scenery in the world and the graduates as great and dignified human beings,” said Pastor Yan Aye.

Also honoring the graduation ceremony was U Aye Han, district commissioner of Myaungmya district. He holds the highest government rank in this district. Mg Mg Myo Chan, MYUM communication director; representatives of the Adventist Churches in Ayeyarwaddy; Upper Myanmar; and from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Myanmar, were among the more than one thousand attendees at this graduation rites.

“During graduations, we solidify our resolve to become part of a great experience in helping mold characters for future leadership. Thus, our pride to be part of MUAS” concluded Morris Chit, vice president for public relations and development. [Myo Chan]