Cielo Domino – Farmington, New Mexico … “One of the reasons why La Vida Mission* (LVM) exists is for children to know that God loves them. La Vida Mission School is so blessed to have two kindergarten graduates the month of May,” reflected Cielo Domino, LVM principal and lower grades teacher.

For several years, LVM had no kindergarten students registered, but for the 2025-2026 school year, there were five-year old twins, a boy and a girl. Domino remarked, “We had been praying for children to come to us, so we know that they are an answer to our prayers.”

After a year of learning, they finally made it to their graduation on May 21. Steve Nelson, lead pastor for the Farmington District of RMC churches, dedicated the kindergarten graduates, Havannah and Joseph, with a heartfelt prayer.

That day was not only kindergarten graduation, but it was also the time when the other students’ progress and improved skills were recognized. They received certificates of recognition in different areas. The excitement and anticipation from the students and the parents/guardians were visible in their smiles as they came up the stage to receive the certificates.

Part of the program were uplifting songs and a chime rendition by all of the students who were patiently taught and practiced by Glet France, LVM middle school and music teacher. The kindergarten through fourth grade students did an interpretative performance of the song “Yesterday’s Dream” through the guidance and training of Beth Fugoso-Panganiban, LVM Warriors Pathfinder Club director.

After the closing ceremony, everyone was invited to a hearty lunch at the cafeteria. “Kudos to Ms. Renita Juan and Ms. Reva Juan for preparing the food requested by the two kindergarten graduates and for the attractive decorations. One student excitedly commented that it was raining chocolates in the cafeteria,” praised Domino.

She continued, “Yes, another successful year is over. Praises and thanks to our Heavenly Father for bringing us this far. Once again, we have seen and experienced the goodness of God, and that His hands are not short in providing for His children. He always meets us at the point of our needs by using people like you to bless La Vida Mission as a whole.”

Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:8).

* La Vida Mission is a supporting ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church but is not affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

—Cielo Domino is the La Vida Mission principal and lower grades teacher. Photos supplied.