A couple weeks ago we had our official building dedication for the new BAIS campus. It was a great time of remembering God's faithfulness in bringing us to this point. Several people shared what the school has meant to them throughout the past 50+ years. We thanked many people who had volunteered countless hours to help the project come to completion. We recognized the contractor and his building team for the work they did. We also looked to the future and asked for God to bless this place and use it to further His kingdom.
We had several out of town visitors for the event. Gary and Shelley Brumbaugh from the NICS home office
were there. Gary came for a couple months at the end of last year to help us through financial issues and ensure a smooth transition to the new campus. Shelley is the Member Care Director for NICS. Also from the home office was Beckie Hopkins, who helps us with teacher recruiting and filling our job openings. Also from out of town was Joe and Becky Beeson (the parents of Joey the former director of our school) who came from Singapore to help us celebrate the dedication. Here are a few pictures from the day:
Pete Simano, our school's director, was the MC for the event. Next to him is one of the Indonesian teachers at our school acting as translator.
As part of the ceremony a group of staff members sang Psalm 127 in Indonesia.
"Unless the LORD builds the house,
its builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchmen stand guard in vain."
We also heard from a student choir made up of students
from preschool all the way up to grade 12.
The ribbon cutting ceremony.
Pete Simano (the current director) and Joe Beeson (the father of last year's director) share the honor of cutting the ribbon.
We also included the Indonesian tradition of breaking a pot full of water and flowers. Gary does the honor of the pot smashing.
Also an Indonesian tradition is serving special food to the dignitaries first before everyone else eats. Together we enjoyed a delicious Indonesian lunch.
Me with my roommates. Because it was a special ceremony, we all dressed up in our Indonesian best.
Pete Simano, our school's director, was the MC for the event. Next to him is one of the Indonesian teachers at our school acting as translator.
As part of the ceremony a group of staff members sang Psalm 127 in Indonesia.
"Unless the LORD builds the house,
its builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchmen stand guard in vain."
We also heard from a student choir made up of students
from preschool all the way up to grade 12.
The ribbon cutting ceremony.
Pete Simano (the current director) and Joe Beeson (the father of last year's director) share the honor of cutting the ribbon.
We also included the Indonesian tradition of breaking a pot full of water and flowers. Gary does the honor of the pot smashing.
Also an Indonesian tradition is serving special food to the dignitaries first before everyone else eats. Together we enjoyed a delicious Indonesian lunch.
Me with my roommates. Because it was a special ceremony, we all dressed up in our Indonesian best.
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