Friday, January 30, 2009

Where to from here WHP?



Barack Obama’s inaugural this year, Bush calling Howard a man of steel on the international scene.And in PNG the famous Kapal Haus on fire built not by the national government but the provincial government in Lucas Roika and Philip Kapal’s reign.

Today Wingti and Olga are at loggerheads over who should be the governor of the province? And the 17,000 vote one’s (1) for Wai Rapa and vote two’s (2) for Tom Olga, all signed by one electoral officer demeaning the credible status (if any) of the Electoral Commission, putting into chaos trust and confidence bestowed in the leadership of this province.

There have been confirmed discrepancies as stated by the returning officer, so should that power struggle be classified as the clash of the titans? Or a rush of desperate power hungry radicals who get what they want at the expense of other people’s lives and public or private properties.In 2007 general elections there were the first four in count one namely Paias Wingti, Tom Olga, Wai Rapa and Wan Wak.

Can Alwyn Jimmy tell us after the 17,000 votes were misused as stated in the Post-Courier where does the Electoral Commission today place Wan Wak, Tom P Watinga and Jack Jimben who trailed honestly with sweat in pursuance of the regional seat? These guys were true and noble titans who fairly clashed.Western Highlands is a strategic province. Like Moresby being the jewel of the Pacific, WHP will always remain the heartbeat of PNG and what transpires from here normally affects politics, religion and the economy in this country.

Important decisions and good leadership qualities need to be portrayed here as we can be the symbol to other provinces.To start off with here, there is no change in infrastructure developments in this province after 2007 elections. Priority identified to build this province by the present administration is focused on the Transport Division. The transport division to hire cars and run WHP. The most logical option available.Are there concerned, credible Western Highlanders out there, Hellow – Yellow?

Wan Wallace Wak

Mount Hagen, WHP

*** People of WHP are tired of leadership struggle between pot-bellied and power-hungry politicians who only think about themselves. We want leaders who can put the interests of the people of WHP first and deliver goods and services to the villages.

Western Highlands is a province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Mount Hagen.
The province covers an area of 8,500 km², and there are 440,025 inhabitants (2000 census), making the Western Highlands one of the most densely populated provinces. Tea and coffee are grown in the Western Highlands. Mount Wilhelm, the tallest mountain in Papua New Guinea, is on the border of the Western Highlands and Chimbu Provinces. (Western Highlands Provincial flag is shown, above left)

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Where to from here WHP?



Barack Obama’s inaugural this year, Bush calling Howard a man of steel on the international scene.And in PNG the famous Kapal Haus on fire built not by the national government but the provincial government in Lucas Roika and Philip Kapal’s reign.

Today Wingti and Olga are at loggerheads over who should be the governor of the province? And the 17,000 vote one’s (1) for Wai Rapa and vote two’s (2) for Tom Olga, all signed by one electoral officer demeaning the credible status (if any) of the Electoral Commission, putting into chaos trust and confidence bestowed in the leadership of this province.

There have been confirmed discrepancies as stated by the returning officer, so should that power struggle be classified as the clash of the titans? Or a rush of desperate power hungry radicals who get what they want at the expense of other people’s lives and public or private properties.In 2007 general elections there were the first four in count one namely Paias Wingti, Tom Olga, Wai Rapa and Wan Wak.

Can Alwyn Jimmy tell us after the 17,000 votes were misused as stated in the Post-Courier where does the Electoral Commission today place Wan Wak, Tom P Watinga and Jack Jimben who trailed honestly with sweat in pursuance of the regional seat? These guys were true and noble titans who fairly clashed.Western Highlands is a strategic province. Like Moresby being the jewel of the Pacific, WHP will always remain the heartbeat of PNG and what transpires from here normally affects politics, religion and the economy in this country.

Important decisions and good leadership qualities need to be portrayed here as we can be the symbol to other provinces.To start off with here, there is no change in infrastructure developments in this province after 2007 elections. Priority identified to build this province by the present administration is focused on the Transport Division. The transport division to hire cars and run WHP. The most logical option available.Are there concerned, credible Western Highlanders out there, Hellow – Yellow?

Wan Wallace Wak

Mount Hagen, WHP

*** People of WHP are tired of leadership struggle between pot-bellied and power-hungry politicians who only think about themselves. We want leaders who can put the interests of the people of WHP first and deliver goods and services to the villages.

Western Highlands is a province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Mount Hagen.
The province covers an area of 8,500 km², and there are 440,025 inhabitants (2000 census), making the Western Highlands one of the most densely populated provinces. Tea and coffee are grown in the Western Highlands. Mount Wilhelm, the tallest mountain in Papua New Guinea, is on the border of the Western Highlands and Chimbu Provinces. (Western Highlands Provincial flag is shown, above left)

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Where to from here WHP?



Barack Obama’s inaugural this year, Bush calling Howard a man of steel on the international scene.And in PNG the famous Kapal Haus on fire built not by the national government but the provincial government in Lucas Roika and Philip Kapal’s reign.

Today Wingti and Olga are at loggerheads over who should be the governor of the province? And the 17,000 vote one’s (1) for Wai Rapa and vote two’s (2) for Tom Olga, all signed by one electoral officer demeaning the credible status (if any) of the Electoral Commission, putting into chaos trust and confidence bestowed in the leadership of this province.

There have been confirmed discrepancies as stated by the returning officer, so should that power struggle be classified as the clash of the titans? Or a rush of desperate power hungry radicals who get what they want at the expense of other people’s lives and public or private properties.In 2007 general elections there were the first four in count one namely Paias Wingti, Tom Olga, Wai Rapa and Wan Wak.

Can Alwyn Jimmy tell us after the 17,000 votes were misused as stated in the Post-Courier where does the Electoral Commission today place Wan Wak, Tom P Watinga and Jack Jimben who trailed honestly with sweat in pursuance of the regional seat? These guys were true and noble titans who fairly clashed.Western Highlands is a strategic province. Like Moresby being the jewel of the Pacific, WHP will always remain the heartbeat of PNG and what transpires from here normally affects politics, religion and the economy in this country.

Important decisions and good leadership qualities need to be portrayed here as we can be the symbol to other provinces.To start off with here, there is no change in infrastructure developments in this province after 2007 elections. Priority identified to build this province by the present administration is focused on the Transport Division. The transport division to hire cars and run WHP. The most logical option available.Are there concerned, credible Western Highlanders out there, Hellow – Yellow?

Wan Wallace Wak

Mount Hagen, WHP

*** People of WHP are tired of leadership struggle between pot-bellied and power-hungry politicians who only think about themselves. We want leaders who can put the interests of the people of WHP first and deliver goods and services to the villages.

Western Highlands is a province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Mount Hagen.
The province covers an area of 8,500 km², and there are 440,025 inhabitants (2000 census), making the Western Highlands one of the most densely populated provinces. Tea and coffee are grown in the Western Highlands. Mount Wilhelm, the tallest mountain in Papua New Guinea, is on the border of the Western Highlands and Chimbu Provinces. (Western Highlands Provincial flag is shown, above left)

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Study opportunities in the USA for PNG students

I have received numerous emails about study opportunities in the United States since I started writing up this blog. Therefore, I don't have much time to reply emails individually so I had to write the following information to share some light to those who are interested in seeking information to pursue study opportunities here or elsewhere. The information is mostly for Lutherans but it doesn't hurt for other church members to apply. Furthermore, you can always check with the government of PNG as well as various embassies in PNG where they offer numerous scholarships. My intention is help any fellow Papua New Guinean to excel no matter where you come from in PNG. If you've any questions, please; do not hesitate to contact me.

I am happy to share some information (rarely given out by any PNGean, unless you offer some form of compensation, even to this day) regarding your interests in studying aboard. As long as I am here, I'll try my best to help you in ways I can to seek a scholarship for you to study here ( the main concept of Kange Nga Kona). For now, I want you to look at different American universities and colleges which offer bachelors, masters, and other degrees.
Click here and you'll find all the information you needed. Email directly and explain your interest to them.

Ask also for international student scholarships. I am sure that they offer alot of scholarships too and they will also give you the procedures to follow to be qualified for the scholarship. The above link also has all the colleges and universities from different states. Send an email to all the different colleges/universities directly for more information.

The next thing is; if you're a Lutheran, go to the Lutheran Chruch where you worship and ask the pastor for a Lutheran International Student Scholarship application form. (For non-Lutherans, you might want to ask your local pastor for more information). For Bible Church members (PNGBC); you might want to go to Pabaruk and get a scholarship application there and ask pastors to recommend you. A lot of PNGBC members are studying here through this process. Most of us who are studying/working here came through the churches one way or the other and I strongly recommend you to seek help from the churches. Our government is not friendly and as such scholarships will not come easily unless you have connections from the bottom or top down with the government of the day. Otherwise, church is your best bet.

For Lutherans, when you fill the application, send it to Lutheran Church head office in Ampo Lae. P. O. Box 80 Morobe Province. Ask them to recommend you to a scholarship in the US. I am from the Melpa Lutheran Church in PNG (MLC-PNG). As such, Melpa Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea (MLC-PNG) is not a Lutheran World Federation member so we don't offer scholarships because it was formed in 2000 and still in it's infancy.

Even though, I struck a deal straight through the churches in Germany to come here, I hope ELC-PNG, other churches, and your company/employer might cheap in to help you. There are tons and tons of scholarships offered by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and other church bodies here but the problem is that your application should be endorsed by a Lutheran World Federation member church in PNG...either the ELC-PNG, Gutnius Lutheran Church in Wabag, PNGBC, Baptist, United Church, Four Square, Angelican, SDA, Methodist, Nazerene, Assemblies of God, or the Catholic Church before the American Lutheran Church headquarters in Chicago gives you a full scholarship that covers everything.

Fellow Papua New Guineans, the problem we have with the churches in PNG is that there are a lot of politics within the churches that hinders the spread of the gospel of our Lord. You might have seen a lot of times that either pastors', bishops,' or a clergies' children getting scholarships from the church. You might wonder how these children get scholarships but you know our system better than I do that some of these children do not deserve a scholarship.

Though, a committed Lutheran, I was overlooked not once but six times by my very own Lutheran church (ELC-PNG) - the church I grew up to love. As you know, my application was at the bottom of the pile while those who call themselves God's servants' had their kids' applications on the top. (This is a scary situation that is happening not in the Lutheran Church alone but nearly all the churches in our country). I hope and pray that our church leaders in PNG put their differences aside to win souls for the Lord. I am praying each day that God will continue to give me the strength and the opportunity to help other members of God's family to come this far to gain the skills and knowledge to enhance His kingdom.

God's immense blessings and continue to have HOPE.

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Study opportunities in the USA for PNG students

I have received numerous emails about study opportunities in the United States since I started writing up this blog. Therefore, I don't have much time to reply emails individually so I had to write the following information to share some light to those who are interested in seeking information to pursue study opportunities here or elsewhere. The information is mostly for Lutherans but it doesn't hurt for other church members to apply. Furthermore, you can always check with the government of PNG as well as various embassies in PNG where they offer numerous scholarships. My intention is help any fellow Papua New Guinean to excel no matter where you come from in PNG. If you've any questions, please; do not hesitate to contact me.

I am happy to share some information (rarely given out by any PNGean, unless you offer some form of compensation, even to this day) regarding your interests in studying aboard. As long as I am here, I'll try my best to help you in ways I can to seek a scholarship for you to study here ( the main concept of Kange Nga Kona). For now, I want you to look at different American universities and colleges which offer bachelors, masters, and other degrees.
Click here and you'll find all the information you needed. Email directly and explain your interest to them.

Ask also for international student scholarships. I am sure that they offer alot of scholarships too and they will also give you the procedures to follow to be qualified for the scholarship. The above link also has all the colleges and universities from different states. Send an email to all the different colleges/universities directly for more information.

The next thing is; if you're a Lutheran, go to the Lutheran Chruch where you worship and ask the pastor for a Lutheran International Student Scholarship application form. (For non-Lutherans, you might want to ask your local pastor for more information). For Bible Church members (PNGBC); you might want to go to Pabaruk and get a scholarship application there and ask pastors to recommend you. A lot of PNGBC members are studying here through this process. Most of us who are studying/working here came through the churches one way or the other and I strongly recommend you to seek help from the churches. Our government is not friendly and as such scholarships will not come easily unless you have connections from the bottom or top down with the government of the day. Otherwise, church is your best bet.

For Lutherans, when you fill the application, send it to Lutheran Church head office in Ampo Lae. P. O. Box 80 Morobe Province. Ask them to recommend you to a scholarship in the US. I am from the Melpa Lutheran Church in PNG (MLC-PNG). As such, Melpa Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea (MLC-PNG) is not a Lutheran World Federation member so we don't offer scholarships because it was formed in 2000 and still in it's infancy.

Even though, I struck a deal straight through the churches in Germany to come here, I hope ELC-PNG, other churches, and your company/employer might cheap in to help you. There are tons and tons of scholarships offered by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and other church bodies here but the problem is that your application should be endorsed by a Lutheran World Federation member church in PNG...either the ELC-PNG, Gutnius Lutheran Church in Wabag, PNGBC, Baptist, United Church, Four Square, Angelican, SDA, Methodist, Nazerene, Assemblies of God, or the Catholic Church before the American Lutheran Church headquarters in Chicago gives you a full scholarship that covers everything.

Fellow Papua New Guineans, the problem we have with the churches in PNG is that there are a lot of politics within the churches that hinders the spread of the gospel of our Lord. You might have seen a lot of times that either pastors', bishops,' or a clergies' children getting scholarships from the church. You might wonder how these children get scholarships but you know our system better than I do that some of these children do not deserve a scholarship.

Though, a committed Lutheran, I was overlooked not once but six times by my very own Lutheran church (ELC-PNG) - the church I grew up to love. As you know, my application was at the bottom of the pile while those who call themselves God's servants' had their kids' applications on the top. (This is a scary situation that is happening not in the Lutheran Church alone but nearly all the churches in our country). I hope and pray that our church leaders in PNG put their differences aside to win souls for the Lord. I am praying each day that God will continue to give me the strength and the opportunity to help other members of God's family to come this far to gain the skills and knowledge to enhance His kingdom.

God's immense blessings and continue to have HOPE.

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Study opportunities in the USA for PNG students

I have received numerous emails about study opportunities in the United States since I started writing up this blog. Therefore, I don't have much time to reply emails individually so I had to write the following information to share some light to those who are interested in seeking information to pursue study opportunities here or elsewhere. The information is mostly for Lutherans but it doesn't hurt for other church members to apply. Furthermore, you can always check with the government of PNG as well as various embassies in PNG where they offer numerous scholarships. My intention is help any fellow Papua New Guinean to excel no matter where you come from in PNG. If you've any questions, please; do not hesitate to contact me.

I am happy to share some information (rarely given out by any PNGean, unless you offer some form of compensation, even to this day) regarding your interests in studying aboard. As long as I am here, I'll try my best to help you in ways I can to seek a scholarship for you to study here ( the main concept of Kange Nga Kona). For now, I want you to look at different American universities and colleges which offer bachelors, masters, and other degrees.
Click here and you'll find all the information you needed. Email directly and explain your interest to them.

Ask also for international student scholarships. I am sure that they offer alot of scholarships too and they will also give you the procedures to follow to be qualified for the scholarship. The above link also has all the colleges and universities from different states. Send an email to all the different colleges/universities directly for more information.

The next thing is; if you're a Lutheran, go to the Lutheran Chruch where you worship and ask the pastor for a Lutheran International Student Scholarship application form. (For non-Lutherans, you might want to ask your local pastor for more information). For Bible Church members (PNGBC); you might want to go to Pabaruk and get a scholarship application there and ask pastors to recommend you. A lot of PNGBC members are studying here through this process. Most of us who are studying/working here came through the churches one way or the other and I strongly recommend you to seek help from the churches. Our government is not friendly and as such scholarships will not come easily unless you have connections from the bottom or top down with the government of the day. Otherwise, church is your best bet.

For Lutherans, when you fill the application, send it to Lutheran Church head office in Ampo Lae. P. O. Box 80 Morobe Province. Ask them to recommend you to a scholarship in the US. I am from the Melpa Lutheran Church in PNG (MLC-PNG). As such, Melpa Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea (MLC-PNG) is not a Lutheran World Federation member so we don't offer scholarships because it was formed in 2000 and still in it's infancy.

Even though, I struck a deal straight through the churches in Germany to come here, I hope ELC-PNG, other churches, and your company/employer might cheap in to help you. There are tons and tons of scholarships offered by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and other church bodies here but the problem is that your application should be endorsed by a Lutheran World Federation member church in PNG...either the ELC-PNG, Gutnius Lutheran Church in Wabag, PNGBC, Baptist, United Church, Four Square, Angelican, SDA, Methodist, Nazerene, Assemblies of God, or the Catholic Church before the American Lutheran Church headquarters in Chicago gives you a full scholarship that covers everything.

Fellow Papua New Guineans, the problem we have with the churches in PNG is that there are a lot of politics within the churches that hinders the spread of the gospel of our Lord. You might have seen a lot of times that either pastors', bishops,' or a clergies' children getting scholarships from the church. You might wonder how these children get scholarships but you know our system better than I do that some of these children do not deserve a scholarship.

Though, a committed Lutheran, I was overlooked not once but six times by my very own Lutheran church (ELC-PNG) - the church I grew up to love. As you know, my application was at the bottom of the pile while those who call themselves God's servants' had their kids' applications on the top. (This is a scary situation that is happening not in the Lutheran Church alone but nearly all the churches in our country). I hope and pray that our church leaders in PNG put their differences aside to win souls for the Lord. I am praying each day that God will continue to give me the strength and the opportunity to help other members of God's family to come this far to gain the skills and knowledge to enhance His kingdom.

God's immense blessings and continue to have HOPE.

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VALENTINE’S DAY


Can any of you tell me what special day is in February? This question is mostly for the men, but some of the ladies will relate. That’s right—it is Valentine’s Day. If that certain person in your life is your Valentine, that means they are the one you love the best. Now, can anyone tell me how Valentine’s Day started? There was a priest by the name of Valentine. He lived in Rome about 250AD. At that time Rome was ruled by an emperor by the name of Claudius. Some people called him Claudius the cruel.

Saint Valentine didn’t like Claudius and he wasn’t the only one! A lot of people felt the same way. Claudius wanted a big army and he thought that the men of Rome should volunteer to join. Many of the men did not want to join because they did not want to leave their wives and girlfriends, so not many men signed up to fight. This made the emperor very angry. So do you know what he did? He had the crazy idea that if men were not married, they would not mind joining his army.

So Claudius decided not to allow any more marriages. Of course the young people thought this law was cruel and St. Valentine thought it was ridiculous. One of Valentine’s favorite jobs as a priest was to marry people. After Claudius passed the law, Valentine kept on performing ceremonies—but secretly he would whisper the words of the ceremony, while listening for the steps of the soldiers on the footsteps outside. One night, he did hear the footsteps. The couple he was marrying escaped but he was caught.

He was thrown in jail and told the punishment was death. St. Valentine stayed cheerful and what happened next was history. Many young couples came to visit him and they also threw flowers and notes up to his window. They wanted him to know that they believed in love, too. One of these young people who visited St. Valentine was the daughter of one of the guards and was allowed to visit him in his cell.

They often talked for hours and she told him that she believed that he did the right thing by ignoring the emperor and to continue performing the marriage ceremonies. On the day he was to die, he left her a note thanking her for her loyalty and friendship and signed it, “Love from your Valentine.” That note started the custom of exchanging love notes on Valentine’s Day. It was written on the day he died February 14, 269AD. Now, every year on this day people remember and think about love and friendship. We all know that love is very important.

The Bible tells us in 1 John 3:18, “My children, our love should not be only words and talk. Our love must be a true love and we should show that love by what we do.” St. Valentine backed up his beliefs with his actions and he was not the only one. God showed us His love before we were even born. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave His only son.” God gave His Son so that whoever believes in Him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

He did this for every one of us before we were even born. Our words have to match our actions if we really mean them. The Bible tells us many ways to show God our love, since He has first loved us. When we listen carefully to what the bible tells us, we learn that we can best love God by loving other people. Let’s show God how much we love Him by loving others as He loved us. Thank you, God, for letting us be your Valentine.


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VALENTINE’S DAY


Can any of you tell me what special day is in February? This question is mostly for the men, but some of the ladies will relate. That’s right—it is Valentine’s Day. If that certain person in your life is your Valentine, that means they are the one you love the best. Now, can anyone tell me how Valentine’s Day started? There was a priest by the name of Valentine. He lived in Rome about 250AD. At that time Rome was ruled by an emperor by the name of Claudius. Some people called him Claudius the cruel.

Saint Valentine didn’t like Claudius and he wasn’t the only one! A lot of people felt the same way. Claudius wanted a big army and he thought that the men of Rome should volunteer to join. Many of the men did not want to join because they did not want to leave their wives and girlfriends, so not many men signed up to fight. This made the emperor very angry. So do you know what he did? He had the crazy idea that if men were not married, they would not mind joining his army.

So Claudius decided not to allow any more marriages. Of course the young people thought this law was cruel and St. Valentine thought it was ridiculous. One of Valentine’s favorite jobs as a priest was to marry people. After Claudius passed the law, Valentine kept on performing ceremonies—but secretly he would whisper the words of the ceremony, while listening for the steps of the soldiers on the footsteps outside. One night, he did hear the footsteps. The couple he was marrying escaped but he was caught.

He was thrown in jail and told the punishment was death. St. Valentine stayed cheerful and what happened next was history. Many young couples came to visit him and they also threw flowers and notes up to his window. They wanted him to know that they believed in love, too. One of these young people who visited St. Valentine was the daughter of one of the guards and was allowed to visit him in his cell.

They often talked for hours and she told him that she believed that he did the right thing by ignoring the emperor and to continue performing the marriage ceremonies. On the day he was to die, he left her a note thanking her for her loyalty and friendship and signed it, “Love from your Valentine.” That note started the custom of exchanging love notes on Valentine’s Day. It was written on the day he died February 14, 269AD. Now, every year on this day people remember and think about love and friendship. We all know that love is very important.

The Bible tells us in 1 John 3:18, “My children, our love should not be only words and talk. Our love must be a true love and we should show that love by what we do.” St. Valentine backed up his beliefs with his actions and he was not the only one. God showed us His love before we were even born. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave His only son.” God gave His Son so that whoever believes in Him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

He did this for every one of us before we were even born. Our words have to match our actions if we really mean them. The Bible tells us many ways to show God our love, since He has first loved us. When we listen carefully to what the bible tells us, we learn that we can best love God by loving other people. Let’s show God how much we love Him by loving others as He loved us. Thank you, God, for letting us be your Valentine.


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VALENTINE’S DAY


Can any of you tell me what special day is in February? This question is mostly for the men, but some of the ladies will relate. That’s right—it is Valentine’s Day. If that certain person in your life is your Valentine, that means they are the one you love the best. Now, can anyone tell me how Valentine’s Day started? There was a priest by the name of Valentine. He lived in Rome about 250AD. At that time Rome was ruled by an emperor by the name of Claudius. Some people called him Claudius the cruel.

Saint Valentine didn’t like Claudius and he wasn’t the only one! A lot of people felt the same way. Claudius wanted a big army and he thought that the men of Rome should volunteer to join. Many of the men did not want to join because they did not want to leave their wives and girlfriends, so not many men signed up to fight. This made the emperor very angry. So do you know what he did? He had the crazy idea that if men were not married, they would not mind joining his army.

So Claudius decided not to allow any more marriages. Of course the young people thought this law was cruel and St. Valentine thought it was ridiculous. One of Valentine’s favorite jobs as a priest was to marry people. After Claudius passed the law, Valentine kept on performing ceremonies—but secretly he would whisper the words of the ceremony, while listening for the steps of the soldiers on the footsteps outside. One night, he did hear the footsteps. The couple he was marrying escaped but he was caught.

He was thrown in jail and told the punishment was death. St. Valentine stayed cheerful and what happened next was history. Many young couples came to visit him and they also threw flowers and notes up to his window. They wanted him to know that they believed in love, too. One of these young people who visited St. Valentine was the daughter of one of the guards and was allowed to visit him in his cell.

They often talked for hours and she told him that she believed that he did the right thing by ignoring the emperor and to continue performing the marriage ceremonies. On the day he was to die, he left her a note thanking her for her loyalty and friendship and signed it, “Love from your Valentine.” That note started the custom of exchanging love notes on Valentine’s Day. It was written on the day he died February 14, 269AD. Now, every year on this day people remember and think about love and friendship. We all know that love is very important.

The Bible tells us in 1 John 3:18, “My children, our love should not be only words and talk. Our love must be a true love and we should show that love by what we do.” St. Valentine backed up his beliefs with his actions and he was not the only one. God showed us His love before we were even born. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave His only son.” God gave His Son so that whoever believes in Him may not be lost, but have eternal life.

He did this for every one of us before we were even born. Our words have to match our actions if we really mean them. The Bible tells us many ways to show God our love, since He has first loved us. When we listen carefully to what the bible tells us, we learn that we can best love God by loving other people. Let’s show God how much we love Him by loving others as He loved us. Thank you, God, for letting us be your Valentine.


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