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We were really blessed to have you in UMC for the years that you decided to be a missionary! You're very excellent, with the right balance of being fun but also serious when need be. This made working in the SECO with you was very enjoyable and a great blessing!

I really appreciated the way that you would care for our hub and make sure everyone was included. When I would invite guests, esp sisters, you would be one of the people that they would remember because you went the extra mile to meet and know them.

We will miss you Ate Monica! But I pray that the Lord's will for you in this next chapter would be very clear, and may he grant you the grace to follow it! May all that you do prosper, and may you remain very solid in him as you make this transition. God bless you always, ate Monica!!! ^_^

- Karel

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Where to even begin… 🥺 5 years in staff aka 5 years of watching me grow up (nyek ginawang nanay?? haha) and helping me become a better disciple! I owe you so so so much. You are the kind of staffer I want to become (but maybe minus the length of stay 🥲🤪? haha)

Thank you for teaching me how to love the Lord deeply, and for showing me how to love others wholeheartedly. You always go above and beyond for the sisters under your care. Thank God He let me be one of them. 🥺

Thank you Ate Monica for everything you’ve done for UMC. Indeed an end of an era! You are a legend !!! and forever my inspiration. Love you so much grrr

Anyway I’m gonna stop now before I start crying again chz

Praying for the next chapter of your life hehehehehe 🙂😉🙂😉 May He bless the desires of your heart and keep using you for His work!

Let’s grab some coffee soon ❤️
Saranghaeyo~

Love, Tin

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Hi Ate Monica!!!

I wanna thank you so so much for helping me keep my head up and seeing the brighter things in life when there were a lot of moments when I really couldn’t. I really admire and look up to you for what you do, the way you serve, and just genuinely communicate with people, always with a smile and being funny too! hahahaha Will never forget how we met and the journey we went through together. I’ll always associate you with that kind spirit, someone who has a full heart, and isn’t afraid to face what’s ahead. I really did learn a lot from you, Ate Monica, and I’m so grateful that I met you!!

Good luck with the path your on and always remember that you’re in His safe hands ♥️

Hope we can meet up and talk soon!! Take care always and keep being you, Ate Monica ♥️

Andie :))

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Hi ate monica! Wala pa mang 2 months pero miss na kita :< DLSU is truly blessed because we were able to witness your inspiring work for so many years! I can't put into words the incredible impact that you've made on my life. Thank you for being there even when I thought I didn't need you to guide me. Thank you for seeing the best in me when I could not. And thank you for always encouraging me and pushing me to challenge myself. I will always be grateful that we've met, ate monica!

I hope and pray that you are happy right now, ate! You exude sincerity, compassion, and selflessness, which I have always admired, but I pray that you look after yourself as well. I pray for your happiness, ate!

I hope to see you again in person! Hindi kita iisnob-in ate promise! Chz!

-Ana Lee

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I'll miss you a lot, Monica :( Truly the end of a UMC era that was influenced by your obedience by example (#BaeconsOfHope life changing), your wit and humor, and your incredible mind that sees so many different perspectives. My early days of Staff and pandemic years are marked by your wisdom and your listening ear. I have learned so much from you and you've changed my life. God bless as you continue serving the Lord on the mission path He has placed you on!

p.s. you're my favorite Atenean.

- Abie

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Hi Ate Monica!!

Sorry its been awhile since we've last got to chat and all. But know that I have never forgot the great moments we all shared from the first dinner with Andie and Matthew, to thinking we were gonna get kidnapped while we were in the car/ sacrifice a goat/ get initiated into a cult HAHHAA and all the other CYA-DLSZ moments in general. Although its sad to see you go I know that in your next chapter in life you will be able to inspire even more people than you have here in CYA. I wanna thank you as well for bringing me closer to God, for leading by example, and for being the cool tita/ate of CYA-DLSZ 🤣.

Please know this is not a goodbye but rather a see you in the future. Hopefully if ever we get to see each other you'll still remember me because I surely will remember you ◡̈

Much Love,
Adolf
Leader of the Frightening Vegan Llamas

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ate monica!! i will always be forever grateful to being introduced to CYA because of the blessings (in the form of amazing people) that was brought into my life. i know that i can always go to you and CYA when i need to feel comfort and peace. thank you for making me feel welcome and at home, for helping me with my spiritual relationship, and for allowing me to grow in my walk of faith with you by my side. you have been such a pillar in my life when it comes to my faith, i will always be thankful for you.

you bless everyone around you, we are so lucky to have you ❤️

i’ll be here to pray for you always! i love you ate monica!

- Kate Mercado

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Hello Monica! Thank you for the huge amount of time you’ve given, to do a kind of work that involves helping other young people come to know God personally like you have. Grabe yung 5 years! After personally seeing how you have worked so excellently in staff, you honestly could have used those 5 years of your youth (tho young ka pa din naman haha) to establish your career, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see you go up the corporate ladder quickly especially with your skills.

Yet in your own way, the decision that you made was that of following our Master. Serving like how Jesus did, helping others to come to know about our Father.

I personally found that inspiring as a student, and I believe that I can speak for all the other students who have seen you serve, Monica, when I say: We have experienced God’s love through you.

God bless this next chapter in your life! :)

- Bart Leong

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There are so many things I want to thank you for...

For leading the sisters in UMC so well 💜
For all the sisters fellowships where we just ate and talked 😂
For seeing my potential and giving me the opportunities to grow through all the services you'd invite me to 😬
For taking care of Annika and joining me in my efforts to evangelize her 🥰
For always asking how my dogs are doing 🐶
For helping me wt my career discernment 😬

These are just a few of the many ways you've served me and taken care of me. I'm so blessed to have had you as a leader and ate to look up to in my time in CYA as a student.

Your leaving makes it hit home that a UMC era is ending, and another beginning 🥺Thank you for your steady and thoughtful service throughout the 5 years you've been with us!! Wherever I end up serving, I'll do my best to serve as you did.

I'm praying for your next chapter! I know the Lord will do even more wonders through you wherever you'll be next.

Till next time!! Saranghaee 💜

Love,
Marielle

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To Ate Monica, one of my biggest 2021 blessings-

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To Ate Monica, one of my biggest 2021 blessings-

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Hi Ate Monica! I’ve said most of my honoring via PM already, but just really hope you know how loved and understood I felt under your care. You’re truly one of the woman leaders I want to emulate. Thank you for your generosity! Keeping you in my prayers, saranghae~ CYA Seoul soon 😌✨

💜 Rosette