Announcements

Paz with great-grandchildren (L-R) Noah, Levi, Maxwell, and Natalie.

Happy Birthday, Paz!

Paz Espanto Adante was born in Baao, Camarines Sur, about 432 kilometers, driving distance from Manila, Philippines. Paz was born on February 26, 1928, and is the only child of Priscila and Marcelo Espanto. At a very young age, she learned how to earn a living doing various chores to help her mom. She married Mike Adante when she was 20 years old. The newlywed moved to Manila when Mike found a job at Philippine Publishing House.

Mike and Paz are blessed with four children: Adeline, Jocelyn, Mike Jr., and Evelyn. All her children went to Adventist Christian School. Paz used her talent as a dressmaker and worked at home while being a full-time mom.

In 1970, Mike immigrated to Canada; a year later, Paz joined him. Mike worked as an accountant at Sherwood Park Nursing Home (now Sherwood Care), and Paz worked in the kitchen as a cook. She was sent to Andrews University and was later appointed to manage the kitchen and the residents' dietary needs.

She walks her two dogs for her exercise and sometimes walks 4 kilometers a day in the summer and 2 kilometers in the winter. She also plays golf once in a while. She still drives her car but avoids going at night.

Paz is an active member of Edmonton Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church. She joined mission trips to the Philippines, supports the Edmonton Filipino Women's Ministry, and attends the annual Alberta Conference Women's Ministries Retreat in Red Deer. Paz went to the North American Division Women’s Ministries Convention in Orlando in June 2019.

Paz has five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

—Submitted by Adeline Adante Barboza

New Birth and Baby Shower

We join Kris and Lizi Vassilev in welcoming Baby Anika, born December 3, 2020, weighing in at seven pounds, three ounces, and measuring in at nineteen inches long. Congratulations, Kris and Lizi! Anika is beautiful!

Events over Zoom are happening for us these days, and a baby shower is no exception. We were delighted to share a shower of gifts, games, and fun with Kris, Lizi, and Anika on Sunday afternoon, December 20. Lizi’s parents were present from Bulgaria to add to the celebration. Thank you, Pastor Honey and Desi, for organizing games and coordinating the event. 

—Submitted by Phyllis Corkum