Filipino United Methodists from across the Middle East Region gathered for the Middle East Mission District Annual Gathering, carrying the theme “Brave Hearts, Blessed Hands: Uniting in Love, Service and Courage.” Bishops Ruby-Nell Estrella, Rodel Acdal and Israel Painit of the Philippines Regional Conference joined the community in worship and delivered messages of encouragement and spiritual strength to Filipino church members who work abroad in the United Arab Emirates.
Video segment written and edited by Larren Jo Basillo and Matthan Bang-asan, with voiceover by Jhoanna Kylle Ragasa and photos and video by the UAE Media Team.
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