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Four years after the immigrants from Laos arrived in the Lower Fraser Valley, six Christian families covenanted to found the first Lao Christian Church in the area. Sylang Kaneboodtra was their leader, supported by Jake Giesbrecht. This dedication service was held in Emmanuel Mennonite Church, a daughter Church of Eben-Ezer Church in Abbotsford. Left - right: Peter Sawatzky, Jake Giesbrecht, Sylang Kaneboodtra, his wife Lorn Kaneboodtra, the other two on the stage are unknown.

A group of 8 young ladies likely in a preconcert performance rehearsing with two musicians and a conductor. One person is the picture is adjusting the microphone. The church setting is unknown.

Diedrich Rempel as moderator of the Conference of Mennonites in British Columbia welcoming the Lao Christian Church into the membership of the Conference. Pastor Sylang Kaneboodtra is at the microphone with Peter Kehler behind him and Diedrich Rempel on Sylang's right.

A group of Laotian women and children standing in front of a brown curtain likely in a church basement setting.