On Saturday April 18th we had our second car wash for Thailand. Because of the rain, it was not one of our highest paying fund raisers but everyone worked hard and had a good attitude. For the complete story - Check out our Thai Team Blog. (Link on side).... These are some fun pictures from Meluat's camera. Since a couple people including myself took pictures on Meluat's camera that day I am not exactly sure who took which pictures.
The other day after chapel, those who are graduating got their pictures taken in a cap and gown for their invitations to graduation. Joel poses here while Hartmut takes his picture. 
Here is a close up of Lynette taken by Meluat (whose pictures I have used on this and the last couple of posts). Lynnette came back this semester after taking a year and a half off. She will be finishing her AA. Lynette is one of our Palauan students.
One of the things that Steve brought back with him from the states is an electronic drum set. Here he is playing the drums in chapel. I believe they use the electronic drum set here because it does better in the humidity. Steve is going to be teaching students how to play the drums so that they can also lead in worship.
Please pray for the students as the semester winds down. It is easy to lose your momentum then and the work naturally gets bigger with finals, papers, and projects. Alicia, from Chuuk, is really focusing on her work.
Everly is thankful for his laptop which helps him with his studies. With the library only having eight computers, the students relied heavily on sharing laptops. Due to renovations on the new computer lab which took much longer than anticipated - the students have not had access to as many machines.
Stella, who works in the library and is a PIBC graduate, help Elilai with something on her computer.
Mollyanne is never too busy to pose for a picture.
Ned helps Judson with his homework.
After the Easter service, my friends helped me deliver Easter treats to the dorms.
On Saturday night Jayleen, Meyou, and Alicia helped me make Easter treats for the other students. We made cupcakes and dyed some eggs. The students never dyed eggs before. We used Hinkle's Dye sent to me by my sister along with sprinkles and easter cup cake papers. Thanks Chris for helping bring a treat to the students for this holiday.
Although I had a lot of work to do over break, I made good progress so I made time to schedule a fun trip with some of the students. Basically we just took a drive, stopped for some pictures, fed a Carabao, and took a short walk, and swam in some salt water pools. They enjoy the chance to get off campus and remember they are still on a island.
This picture is at the Vietnam War memorial for the soldiers from Guam who died and served. Also it is one of the nicest views on island.
Jayleen and Maymay got to ride Betsy, the Carabao at Fort Soledad.
Others hang out as we enjoy the nice day.
Betsy likes bananas in the skins. 
Alvin put the banana between his teeth for Betsy to take. Unfortunately I wasn't quick enough to get it on camera.
Joe and TK came out to see the cannons and pose for pictures. (The other students never got past the Carabao).
Joe poses in the guard house which is one of the things left of the old historic fort.
I took the students on a short walk to see some fresh water pools. These two students walked up and ran down another mountain near by.
The other students check out the pools as we wait for the others to return from the additional hike.
These students chill near the ocean as the rest of us swim in Inarahan pools. 
Maymay, Jaynee, and Jayleen are ready to go.
Alicia always has the best expressions.
Earlier in the week another group of students went with me to "Chammoro Village" a fun place full of local culture, food, and crafts. Then we went to see the Statue of Liberty near by. Unfortunately right after this picture the skys opened up and we got soaked trying to get back to the van.
The first weekend of April was our first weekend of Spring Break. It is also traditionally what we call "PIBC Days" which is a weekend full of competition, fun, games, and worship. The students really enjoy and look forward to planning these days and over all ---- they went well again and most people had a lot of fun. This year our theme was based on 1 Timothy 4:12. "12Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." Then the students and faculty and staff were divided into three teams. The teams were Agape (Love), Pistus (Faith), and Hagenia (Purity).
This is the Pistis Team posing for a team shot.
The students love to do skits. In this skit - the guys and the girls switched rolls.
Sometimes you get what you ask for. Lydia was "telling a story" about how she was walking down the road and since the sun was so hot she wished she had a man with an umbrella to shade her. So sooner said than done. Doug was willing to oblidge. Since Doug was from the other team and it was not planned... the laughter was deafening.
Some teams performed "action songs". 
There were many good speakers throughout the events including Harald Gorges, Eric Sorenson, and Hartmut Scherer.
Tanya Gorges came all the way from Germany for her spring break and ours. It was good to see her.
Volley ball is always a favorite, while the men play basketball.
Here is Meyou.... bright and beautiful posing for the camera.
Some members of the Hagneia team wait for their game to start as they sell sodas for the Thai Team fund raiser.
You think that the Islanders would like the sun or at least be used to it.... but in fact they hate getting darker and will do almost anything to avoid it. 
Even Micah and Jireh were in on the team spirit.
This woman is not a real terrorist but Joel is not taking any chances.
L.O.V.E - The love team getting creative posing for a picture.
The hole Agape (LOVE) Team after a job well done.
Waiioo.... Some wonderful singers.
Leeman tries to comfort Doug after he loses one of the games..... (Actually it was all part of a clever skit).
The Women also had a special number.
T-nel was the "MC' for the LOVE night.
Saturday includes all kinds of races and games including tug of war and an egg toss.
Everybody tries to grab what little shade they can while they wait for their turn. I saw several ladies waiting beside a one foot tree.
These students consider themselves an inside out oreo. 
My team of course was the best. ;o).... Just kidding of course....
Alvin on the front right wrote a song about the theme for our team to sing.
He also helped sing this special number with three other students.
Kita (center) organized this group of students to do an action song.
Ned (here in the Orange hair) wrote a skit about "Holy Spirit Power Wash"... He interviewed people in the Mall trying to get people to try this new product. Even I got into the skit as "Dirty Donna." Over all a very fun weekend had by all.
