Church Women United of the Philippines(CWUP) had its 62nd Annual General Assembly and celebration of the 62nd Asian Church Women Conference (ACWC) Anniversary last November 28, 2009. The occasion was held at the Central United Methodist Church, 594 Kalaw Metro Manila.

The affair was attended by the different member churches and around ninety women join the celebration. Our Preacher during the Liturgy was Ms. Emma Cantor Orate, President, Board of Women’s Work, UMC, who spoke on the theme “From Generation to Generation”. Ms. Luz Marasigan gave her testimony on “Learning the Faith” and Ms. Jennifer F. Meneses on “Passing the Faith”.

Our Keynote Speaker for the assembly was Honorable Cynthia Aguilar Villar, Congresswoman of Las Pinas. She spoke about Women’s concerns and her different project to alleviate the life of women. She also mentioned about their Livelihood Program where deserving women are trained and given capital to start as small entrepreneurs.

• July 15, 2009 -- Disaster Awareness Lecture and Gift Giving in Tatalon, Quezon City. The Committee is chaired by Ms. Prima Fortalleza, President, Federation of Baptist Women.

• August 15, 2009 -- Seminar on Home and Family Life with Livelihood program, chaired by Ms. Guia del Rosario, President of Philippine Lutheran Women’s League.

• Month of September is unforgettable because of typhoon Ondoy that caused flood to nearby Metro Manila towns and cities. Then followed by typhoon Pepeng, Ramil and Santi. All these caused damages to North and South Central Luzon hence I tried to ask calamitous aid from ACWC, ICFLC and NCCP. Through God’s help ACWC gave $1,500 and ICFLC $2,000 and NCCP gave relief packages. Thanks to the assistance through Ms. Shu Wen Chiang and Ms. Cora Tabing Reyes. May God give more blessings.

by Columba C. Eclipse, Philippines / photo by Columba C. Eclipse