Title: When Peace Becomes the Greater Victory

By Ivory waki / Solvoice
The whole of last week was both satisfying and relieving for me. The long-standing issue with the contractor has finally come to an end. The final resolution from PPIC was signed, the variations were verified, and the payout to the contractor was raised. For my part, I declined to be a witness to the resolution. This was not because of disagreement or resentment, but simply a personal decision—an exercise of my right to step back after everything that had unfolded. Through this experience, I learned something deeper about working within church institutions like ACOM. In many organizational environments, the focus is often on being technically right—ensuring that every clause, every condition, and every loophole in a contract is addressed. But within a church organization, there is often a higher priority that guides decision-making. Peace. Peace between people. Peace between the parties involved. Peace within the institution itself. Sometimes, from a purely contractual or professional ...
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A Night of Pure Island Joy

By Ivory waki / Solvoice

It was such a moment for me to see my baby sister glowing, bright like the early morning sunrise. My heart slowed with tears of joy as I turned on my phone and watched the photos and videos she sent from their island night at Onepusu Theological College.

As her older sister, I have walked through moments of hardship in my earlier years, doing my best to support her financially so she could reach her true destiny. And now, I believe she has — and will be — graduating next week with a Diploma in Theology from Onepusu Theological College, a South Sea Evangelical Church (SSEC) institution located in West Areare, in the western part of Malaita Province, Solomon Islands.
Island dressing
Baby sister in Yellow dress

Island Fashion

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She told me, “Ivory, last night was the most enjoyable night ever.”
The Year 3 students ( That's Us) hosted the event as our final gathering with the staff, families, and students before graduating and leaving the school. It is a tradition here — a night to sit together, laugh, celebrate, and give thanks.

When I asked her how it was, she smiled and said, “Oh, last night was quite different from all the previous island nights. Everyone is still talking about it.”

Curious, I asked what made it so special. She laughed and said, “Everyone felt like one big family.”
The funniest part was when they started throwing candies into the crowd after the speeches. Everyone jumped and ran to catch one, turning it into a joyful race to see who would be lucky enough to grab a sweet.

I couldn’t stop smiling as I watched she said— even some of the older pastors were running and laughing, trying to catch candies. It was such a funny, beautiful sight and truly an unforgettable memory.

During the singing and entertainment, everyone took their turn on the dance floor, moving together to island gospel songs. Men, women, staff, and students danced like one big, happy family. The most surprising and beautiful part was seeing the shy ones stand up, shake off their fears, and dance their way to the stage.

It was such a magical, pure island night — one of the most beautiful scenes I have ever witnessed through my sister’s eyes.

If you like reading this. Read knowing your people: A Lesson my heart finally understood. 

https://solvoice.blogspot.com/2025/11/knowing-your-people-lesson-my-heart.html?m=1

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