Another academic year has come to a close. We have had our third graduation at the Bible Institute at Raiwaqa. On Saturday, 31 October, 2020, we honored six students who have successfully completed a rigorous program consisting of 48 classes covering every book of the Bible. Their studies also included several classes on Bible related subjects like Greek, Christian Evidences, Backgrounds of Early Christianity, Hermeneutics, Scheme of Redemption, and Critical Thinking, etc. This year’s graduates are:
Moira Lyn Lee
Irava Etika Mesulama
Movono Rokotuivalu
Nanise Carol Tera Sailo
Jacinta Saurara
Lesio Soko Saurara
With covid19 travel restrictions, we were not able to get any guest speakers from the U.S. But thanks to the marvels of modern technology we were able to have video presentations by Terry Pafford, an elder in Midland, TX, Keith Kasarjian, director of international studies at Bear Valley Bible Institute International, and Dr. Denny Petrillo, President of Bear Valley Bible Institute. These all gave timely and encouraging charges to our graduates, students, and staff. Also, Lesio gave a very encouraging message on what the Bible Institute at Raiwaqa means to him.
The services were well attended by the families and friends of our graduates. Sharon Nakabea, a student in our night program, donated a beautiful cake that was served at a reception held in honor of our graduates.
To God be the praise and the glory!
Rocco Pierce
Director