02/12/2022
Three new Bishops were chosen by the United Methodist Church in the Philippines Central Conference. Bishop Rodel M. Acdal received 327 votes on the sixth ballot to become the first delegate elected. After 124 years of the UMC’s existence, the announcement of the election of the first female bishop left the entire conference on virtual tenterhooks on the 20th ballot. Rev. Ruby-Nell M. Estrella was the second bishop elected at the Nov. 24-26 Conference. Delegates also elected Rev. Israel M. Painit, 46, on the 23rd ballot on Nov. 26 at the central conference’s meeting at Wesleyan University-Philippines in Cabanatuan City. He received 360 votes out of 453 valid ballots cast. He needed 302 to be elected. Bishop Painit was the third bishop elected at the said conference.
The PCU Community extends its Congratulations to the three new Bishops of the United Methodist Church in the Philippines with great delight and the deepest appreciation to God!
To God be the highest honor and glory!
