Connecting

Connecting & Bonding
has conference in Philippines

By Bituin Acebron

TAGAYTAY, Philippines—Ministers’ wives and women leaders from congregations all around the Philippines, gathered for the first Connecting & Bonding conference at the Christian Development Center in Tagaytay City, Nov. 1 to 3.

The conference was sponsored by Jannice May, founder of Connecting & Bonding, Inc. The speakers were Naomi Beard, Susie Dick, Jannice May and Daphne Sidney.

On Friday evening, Nov. 1, Lulu Guzon welcomed the guest speakers and participants. Ms. Beard and Mrs. Dick then gave overviews of their topics for each of their sessions. The next day, Naomi Beard stirred up the women to discover and use their God-given gifts for his glory.

Mrs. May shared her inspiring story about how Connecting & Bonding, Inc. was created, and shared tips on how to determine what God wants us to do in our lives. Mrs. Dick led group discussions in the afternoon. After dinner, the women enjoyed a cultural night filled with wit, fun and humor, in which each church area performed a number to welcome and give the guests a taste of the Filipinos’ culture and love for laughter.

At the last day of the conference, Ms. Beard gave important tips and insight that would contribute to a woman’s "Strength of Being," and also about working toward having a more intentional and dynamic worship ministry in our congregations.

The conference ended with a presentation of gifts of appreciation to all the speakers, particularly Mrs. Sidney. Since Mrs. Sidney and her husband, Bill, were scheduled to move to Australia in December, the women, led by Mrs. Guzon, thanked Mrs. Sidney for her labor of love in the Philippines and for seeking to glorify God in everything she does as a minister’s wife.

The participants called the conference a much-needed time for equipping and empowerment. Gina Rosario, from Palawan, remarked: "I really thank God for allowing me to attend the conference. I discovered many things within me that I will treasure as giftings from God, to be used for his work. Before the conference, it was hard for me to think of myself as a gift from God to others."

Six of the women traveled 34 hours to get to the conference.

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