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The Opening Prayer
The Opening Prayer
The Opening Prayer
"GOD of all creation, worthy of our praise, we are grateful for Your presence in this evening’s celebration of
life. We thank You for this opportunity in bringing us together and share a glorious event that marks the 18th
birthday of HANELY MAE.
Oh Heavenly Father, You are the source of all our strength. May you bestow upon us Your Divine Grace. May
You bring forth success in this night’s activities and guide us as we partake in this festive occasion.
All of us here tonight share the same prayer for HANELY MAE, that she may achieve her dreams and
aspirations in life. That God will grant her the realization of her heart’s desires and blessed her with
abundance... may it be financial or spiritual.
May our Loving and Generous God, offer her the virtue of kindness, patience, honesty, understanding,
perseverance and all the goodness that may be pleasing to others and most especially, to Your holiness.
We thank You for giving her 18 years of blissful yet challenging years. As she enters another fruitful phase in
life, guide her way leading to the righteous path and protect her against imperfections that may hinder success
and true happiness.
We praise You, Lord for surrounding her with love from family, relatives and friends. Their presence in her life
makes the person she is now. They are the wind beneath her wings. They will always be there to support and
direct her journey through life.
Tonight, we ask for Your ever gracious hand to bless every gift to be offered and sanctify every wish to be
uttered.
Almighty God, fill our hearts with Your love, faithfulness and mercy as we gather in Your Name and bless the
meal that we will share in this joyful evening.
We entrust all our prayers unto You in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, AMEN."
“As I enter a new phase in my life, I will leave the memories of my past behind but a fresh beginning awaits
me. My journey will continue moving forward yet the lessons I've learned will guide my present and direct my
future. I know that not all good things happen as I wish it would, but I believe that God will take me to the
world I most deserved. I owe this eighteenth year of my existence to my family, relatives and friends who
dearly care a lot. Your presence in my life completes me as a person.”
So, join me
as I bid farewell to my childhood
and take my very first step to womanhood
Let’s celebrate my
18th Birthday
ATTIRE: Semi-formal
18 CANDLES
18 candles will be lit up by 18 of the debutante’s closest friends and relatives. Every candle symbolizes a year
of her existence. Each one will be a visible reminder of HANELY’s triumph over challenges in life… serves as
eternal lamp that brings her optimistic view of the world she’s about to enter and a guiding light that gives her a
sense of direction.
9. Angelica Pasco - For her safe travels to see the beauty of the world
11. Elen Mae Abejo - For her family’s unity and harmony
15. Shine Mae Penaso - For enhancement of her talents and skills
18 roses will be handed to her by 18 dearest men in HANELY’s life. They will dance with her, one after the
other with the tune of her most favorite romantic songs.
Now, let’s explore the richness of Rose’s meaning and its lush symbolism.
Alfredo De la Peña - her uncle or Tito who is very close to our debutant. They’re like barkadas and whenever
they get the chance to spent time together with their families they go summer outing and a very supportive tito
who always been there for her. A businessman, a father of two,a loyal and loving husband to his wife Nene
Rosalie.
Benjie De la Torre - her uncle or Tito who is also very close to our debutant because of the small age difference.
They’re like barkadas when they are together.
Melchor de Juan Jr. - the debutants uncle and a very good cook.
Jose Sherwin Pasco - a very loyal companion and friend of our debutants late father and to their family.
Tristan Palec - debutants classmate and a close friend way back in Grade 10. Tristan loves playing basketball.
LukePeter Paclibar – debutants classmate and a close friend way back in Grade 10. Luke has great interest in
music. He plays guitarand loves to sing.
DarrenKing Decena – a cousin of our debutants, 9th Grade at Passi National High School. He loves Kpop group
and dance new trends of Kpop.
8. LIGHT–illumination of brightness
Celfred dela Peña–a cousin of our debutant and the son of the person's behind this successful event. A Grade 6
pupil and aconsistent honor pupil at Imbang Grande Elementary School.
Renz John De la Peña – another cousin of our debutant, 10th Grade at Passi National High School.
10. SACRIFICE – a surrender of something of value
Jericho Padernilla – one of Hanely’s closest friend and classmate who is also-known-as “Coco”. a loyal
boyfriend to his girlfriend.
MarkDave Ilaya - a boyfriend of the bestfriend of our debutants. A kind andhappy person.
Ivan Opao – one of Hanely's closest friend. A multi talented gay,he loves singing, dancing and acting. The life
of the group because of his unending stories and laughters.
Christian Padernal– a classmate and one of the close friend of our debutant. His good in dancing and
choreography, a trying hard singer since he loves to sing but the song doesn't like him.
RojenJay Palencia– a classmate and also a close friend of our debutant.Hisa member of Glee Club
Organization and Busilak at Passi National High School and an honor student.
JerichoCatolico –debutants classmate and a friend. He does music editing as his leisure.
DerrickJohn Toledo – a third cousin of our debutant wherein they haven't know it until last Thursday as well as
his classmate.
HarlyJohn De la Peña- youngest brother of the debutant, a Grade 4 pupil at Imbang Elementary School. A
loving and sweet to his sisterand his relatives.