01/02/2025
To the coolest Pastor Jonbye and kindest Ma’am Mae Den,
We write with full hearts, feeling the weight of this moment even as we try to keep the sadness at bay, knowing you would never want us to be overwhelmed by it. It is hard to put into words how much you both mean to us.
To Pastor Jonbye, your lightness, your warmth, and your ever-present joy were what made you so special. It wasn’t just what you did, but the way you did it—always with love, always with purpose. You made every one of us feel seen, from the youngest to the oldest. You had a way of making everything feel important, whether it was a big goal or a small moment. And your love for spicy dagmay—no one could forget that. It will always be yours, as will the wisdom and kindness you gave us freely, making us feel stronger and better just by being around you.
To Ma’am Mae Den, your gentle spirit and kindness have shaped us in ways we can’t express enough. Your love for others, your quiet strength, empowered so many of us, especially the women in our District. You’ve been a true example of grace, and we are so thankful for everything you’ve shared with us.
Though we may be apart for a time, we carry your love and teachings with us. We will miss you both deeply, but we know we will see each other again, and until then, you’ll always be in our hearts. Thank you for your time, your love, your service. We love you and will visit.
With all our gratitude,
Tanauan Seventh-Day Adventist Church🫶🏻