As another training camp wrapped up for the 66th Friends & Followers team, we once again celebrated the team’s efforts and provided an official send-off at the 2009 Commissioning Celebration. Held at Foothills Alliance Church on November 20th, the evening of celebration began with a coffee house atmosphere in the lobby. The team, along with Jill Hagen’s band members, entertained the attendees with music, song and drama while everyone mingled and enjoyed the chocolate fountains, fruit platters and other goodies.


The program began at 7:00 p.m. when the audience enjoyed samples of the team’s ministry items followed by a challenge by VTI Board Chairman, Trevor Willems. The evening ended with prayers of commissioning and blessing for the team and Michael Joos (staff), surrounded by friends and family, on their future ministry in India and North America. All in all, it was an evening of focusing on God and praising Him in anticipation of some incredible ministry the team will be involved in.