18 is just a start of tasting what life has to offer.

Always remember that life is what you

really make it. I wish you all the best from this day onwards. Keep going, keep reaching
new heights. I never wanted you to grow so quickly. You have always been our baby.
Now, you’re an appealing young lady. Your papa and I have always been proud of what
you’ve become. Now, that your 18, we pray that you will continue to be wise and
responsible in your decisions. I wish you all the best in life. Happy 18th Birthday!!!

PRAYER BEFORE A MEAL

We praise to give thanks for the blessings of this meal. May the food and our
conversations celebrate God’s goodness and inspire us to greater service. We thank you
Lord, for gathering us here to share this day and this meal. We are greatful for time with
colleagues, for fond memories and the food that has been prepared for us. Keep us
mindful of those less fortunate than we and creative in ways to share Your love. Bless
us, these gifts and fill us with gratitude and love as we celebrate in Your name. AMEN.

OPENING PRAYER
God of all creation, worthy of your praise, we are greatful for your presence in
this evenings celebration of life. We thank you for this opportunity in bringing us
together and share a glorious event that marks the 18th birthday of Ate Angela. 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 Ate
Angela, that she may achieve her dreams and aspirations in life. That God will grant her
the realization of her hearts desire and blessed her with abundance, may it be, financial
or spiritual.
We entrust all our prayers unto You in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. AMEN.

WELCOME SPEECH
Good evening Ladies, Gentlemen, family and friends. A warm welcome to
everyone and thank you so much for sharing Angel’s 18 birthday with us tonight. It just
wouldn’t have been the same without all of you, all the people who have played such an
amazing role in her life. We would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you for
travelling both near and far to celebrate this special moment with Angel. Your presence
means so much to us as she debuts herself as the lady she has worked to become these
part 18 years.Tonight is Angelas night and we hope it will be a night that she remembers
fondly in the years ahead. Please enjoy tonight’s celebration. Again, Welcome!
Welcome! Welcome! And Good evening!