Over 150 women gathered for the “Women of Worth: Called Beyond Ordinary” fellowship on 7 October 2023, held in Benguet, Philippines. The Philippine Luzon District and the Philippines Micronesia Field Office organized the event to celebrate the camaraderie among women in leadership and ministry in their district.

Inocencia Piliin, field women in leadership coordinator, and Eileen Ruger, regional missiologist, were the guest speakers during the event. They talked about being “Called beyond ordinary” and “Going beyond extraordinary,” helping to inspire the women in attendance. 

“I was inspired by the energy and fellowship of the Holy Spirit among these amazing women,” Ruger said. “It was clear how these women were called and surrendered to being servants of our Lord and Savior. They are living testimonies; their tangible joy encouraged me so much.”

During this special event, the women showcased their different yet vibrant cultures through their traditional dances and local indigenous clothing.

Shally Limon from the Metro Manila District was also invited to give her testimony. Those in attendance were fascinated and blessed by what happened during the event. Limon shared that she was delighted to see the camaraderie among the women in Christ.

“The hunger and thirst for connection manifested through wearing their tribal attire and showcasing their cultural dance made the entire event as joyous as it could be,” Limon said. “This experience has left an indelible mark in our hearts as a testament to how God can make every event possible, even in the presence of distance and our cultural differences. That is because of our commonality—God.”

Leaders on the Asia-Pacific Region have seen the number of women’s gatherings around the world increase recently and are excited to see how God is blessing women in leadership around the world. 

From 30 November to 2 December 2023, the Philippines-Micronesia Field will have its conference at Puerto Princessa, Palawan.

--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific