Every milestone in life is a remarkable event...

an occasion to celebrate and be

grateful for. Nothing is worthier than appreciating God's blessings and praising
Him everyday. Either in joy or sorrow, we close our eyes... kneel down to ask for
guidance and utter our intentions.

The most anticipated day has come. marked the 18th birthday of my daughter.

As we shared a momentous night in her life, we offered a prayer to ask for the Holy
Spirit to come upon us and bowed our heads in God's divine presence.

Opening prayer was delivered by Claire Dave Ellis Magos

The opening prayer was delivered by:

- The Opening Prayer

THE OPENING PRAYER

"GOD of all creation, worthy of our praise, we are grateful for Your presence in
this evening�s celebration of life. We thank You for this opportunity in bringing
us together and share a glorious event that marks the 18th birthday of

Oh Heavenly Father, You are the source of all our strength. May you bestow upon us
Your Divine Grace. May You bring forth success in this night�s activities and guide
us as we partake in this festive occasion.

All of us here tonight share the same prayer for , that she may achieve her dreams
and aspirations in life. That God will grant her the realization of her heart�s
desires and blessed her with abundance... may it be financial or spiritual.

May our Loving and Generous God, offer her the virtue of kindness, patience,
honesty, understanding, perseverance and all the goodness that may be pleasing to
others and most especially, to Your holiness.

We thank You for giving her 18 years of blissful yet challenging years. As she
enters another fruitful phase in life, guide her way leading to the righteous path
and protect her against imperfections that may hinder success and true happiness.

We praise You, Lord for surrounding her with love from family, relatives and
friends. Their presence in her life makes the person she is now. They are the wind
beneath her wings. They will always be there to support and direct her journey
through life.

Tonight, we ask for Your ever gracious hand to bless every gift to be offered and
sanctify every wish to be uttered.

Almighty God, fill our hearts with Your love, faithfulness and mercy as we gather
in Your Name and bless the meal that we will share in this joyful evening.

We entrust all our prayers unto You in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, AMEN."
18 roses will be handed to her by 18 dearest men in HAZELINE'S life. They will
dance with her, one after the other with the tune of her most favorite romantic
songs.

Now, let�s explore the richness of Rose�s meaning and its lush symbolism.

BALANCE - to remain upright and steady

FAITH � strong belief on something

HONOR � high respect

DEVOTION � overwhelming affection

TIMELESSNESS � a state of eternal existence

WISDOM � quality of being wise

RENEWAL � fresh or make strong again

LIGHT � illumination of brightness

INNOCENCE � freedom from sin

SACRIFICE � a surrender of something of value

HEALTH � a condition of optimal well--being

LOVE � intense emotional attachment or an expression of one�s affection

JOY � great happiness

BEAUTY � a quality of brilliance and originality, visibly pleasing

PASSION � a deep overwhelming emotion or strong feeling of enthusiasm

KINDNESS � a quality of being generous and considerate

HOPE � a feeling of expectation, desire or trust and confidence

LIFE � the significance of existence in general

Why rose and not the other enchanting flowers?

Because, the pinkness of its petals is attractively domineering like a young lady
who blossoms into a beautiful woman. Its thorns serve as defense against detractors
and protection from pain

18 candles will be lit up by 18 of the debutante�s closest friends and relatives.

Every candle symbolizes a year of her existence. Each one will be a visible
reminder of HAZELINE�s triumph over challenges in life� serves as eternal lamp that
brings her optimistic view of the world she�s about to enter and a guiding light
that gives her a sense of direction.

1. - For long life

2. - For good health

3. - For financial independence

4. - For spiritual enlightenment

5. - For peace of mind

6. - For strength and determination

7. - For courage and will power

8. - For knowledge enrichment

9. - For her safe travels to see the beauty of the world

10. - For success and genuine happiness

11. - For her family�s unity and harmony

12. - For stronger friendship ties

13. - For social awareness and concern

14. - For everlasting love

15. - For enhancement of her talents and skills

16. - For her everlasting beauty

17. - For more opportunities to come

18. - For her purpose driven life