A group of 130 women from the central zone of the Ecuador Sierra Centro District gathered together for a one-day conference under the theme “United with Purpose,” at the El Troje Church of the Nazarene in Riobamba in late February.
The meeting featured worship, biblical reflection and sisterhood. Pastor Romina Castillo, zonal coordinator of Ministero A la Mujer (MAM), shared a challenging message highlighting the importance of growing in unity to fulfill God’s purpose for each woman. The message also reaffirmed the role of women in ministry.
The program included a special time of praise, as a worship team from Pucará Church of the Nazarene led the attendees in worship. Likewise, testimonies were shared by Mónica Quispe and Angelita Samaniego, who related the transformation of their lives in Christ and encouraged those present to place their futures in the hands of the Lord.
During the service, pastor Mayra Robalino, national coordinator of the MAM in Ecuador, made the announcement of the national Women’s Congress, which will take place from 15-17 May in Guano. She extended a special invitation to all attendees to this next meeting.
The united worship concluded in an atmosphere of joy and companionship. According to Mónica Quispe, local MAM coordinator, this showed that the purpose of the meeting—to strengthen the unity between women from different congregations – was fulfilled.