Benjamin Carballo, NUC Hispanic Ministry coordinator, congratulates Dan Hilasaca after the ordination service.

Dan Hilasaca is showered with gifts from the Cedar City and Red Cliffs churches as a celebration of his ministry.

Dan Hilasaca receives a commemorative plaque of his ordination service in both Spanish and English.

Dan Hilasaca reminds people with a smile that he is not going to cry.

Posing with the NUC representatives and colleagues in ministry, newly ordained Pastor Hilasaca is the one with the biggest smile.

: All present ordained ministers lay their hands on Dan Hilasaca as NUC president Carlos Camacho prays a prayer of dedication over him.

Dan Hilasaca, third from left, poses with his family for the picture to commemorate his ordination service.