Four days in Orlando brought the Women of Valor family together for worship, teaching, fellowship, celebration, and a renewed call to live out our faith with purpose.
Faith in Action was not simply printed on a program or a T-shirt. It came alive every time someone prayed, taught, welcomed, encouraged, embraced, or made room for another woman at the table.
This is the story of an experience that began with joyful reunions and continued through moments of worship, wisdom, and wholehearted connection.
Walk through the experience
One gathering. Five chapters.
Select a day to move through the story without having to scroll through one long gallery.
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Thursday · April 23
Welcome became worship.
As women arrived at the DoubleTree, familiar voices from the prayer line became hugs in the hotel lobby. Later, our own WOV check-in desk opened inside the meeting room, where guests received their goody bags and Faith in Action T-shirts.
Dressed in beautiful African attire, we shared hors d'oeuvres, laughter, fellowship, praise, and dance. The evening also made room to celebrate Mother Clara—a treasured woman of faith whose presence continues to bless WOV.
Arriving togetherOld friendships and new connectionsA WOV welcomeGoody bags shared at our check-in deskBeautifully connectedAfrican attire filled the room with colorOne room, one joyful welcomeThe conference family gathered in personWelcome became worshipPraise moved freely through the roomJoy filled the roomLaughter, praise, and dancing together
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Friday · April 24
Faith took the floor.
The day began early around the breakfast table before the conference room filled with prayer, teaching, testimony, and practical wisdom. Every message returned to the same call: faith must be lived, not merely spoken.
Speakers encouraged the room from spiritual and practical perspectives, and an interactive panel invited thoughtful questions and honest conversation. Apostle Janet Davis traveled from Colorado to deliver a powerful keynote that called women forward with courage and purpose.
Faith in ActionThe conference theme worn with purposeBeginning in prayerGrounding the day in faithGairy Castor & TravisFriday speakers sharing practical wisdomFaith with joyFellowship alive in the roomWisdom in conversationAn interactive speaker panel and questions from the roomApostle Janet DavisOur keynote speaker traveled from Colorado to ministerThe mission in the roomWomen of Valor standing togetherWomen united in faithA room made stronger by every woman in it
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Saturday · April 25
Strength for the next step.
Saturday morning returned us to prayer and the Word. The room carried the energy of everything already shared—and the expectancy of what was still ahead.
Before breaking for lunch and preparing for the evening gala, women gathered outside for photographs, laughter, and one more reminder of what WOV looks like in person: faith, affection, and sisters standing together.
Saru JuranFounder and President, opening the day in prayerApostle Janet DavisDelivering the keynote word after traveling from ColoradoPastor Jo TaylorSharing a message after traveling from GeorgiaFaith, gratitude, and sisterhoodA moment that speaks for itselfTogether before the galaGathered in the Florida sunshine
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Saturday Evening · April 25
Faith became celebration.
Women arrived dressed to the nines for an elegant evening of fellowship, generosity, and joy. The auction and raffle invited guests to support the mission while celebrating how far God had brought Women of Valor.
The evening also paused for a loving tribute to the late Sister Parlo Edwards. Her memory was honored with tenderness and gratitude, preserving her place in the WOV story.
Before dinner and celebration, guests were welcomed into a room prepared with purpose—auction gifts, raffle opportunities, and a warm WOV reception.
Giving with purposeAuction gifts prepared for the eveningAuction giftsBeautiful bags ready for the evening's givingA gift prepared with careEvery detail supported the WOV missionA gracious welcomeRegistration with the WOV touchJoy in every detailRaffle tickets and smiling facesA joyful drawingCelebration shared across generations
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The room came alive with elegance, friendship, and gratitude. Every photograph reflects a community proud to stand together and celebrate the mission.
The gala beginsAn evening of purpose and celebrationDressed to the ninesElegance, friendship, and joyCelebrating with those we lovePresident Saru Juran with her husband and friendGala eleganceMore of the beautiful people who filled the roomCelebrating togetherFriendship, joy, and a shared purposeA room filled with joyEvery guest became part of the celebration
In loving memory
Honoring Sister Parlo Edwards
The gala made sacred space to remember a woman whose life and love remain part of Women of Valor. With candles, an engraved tribute, and the embrace of community, her legacy was honored with the dignity it deserves.
A light that remainsRemembering Sister Parlo togetherA legacy honoredLove expressed in remembranceForever part of our storyA tribute held with gratitude
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Sunday · April 26
Worship sent us forward.
After four full days together, Women of Valor gathered for Sunday worship, the Word, prayer, and thanksgiving. It was a final sacred moment to reflect on the experience and honor the God who carried every part of the journey.
After service, both brunch tables filled with laughter, conversation, and one more meal together before the goodbyes began. The gathering came to a close, but the calling—and the connection—continued.
Faith carries us forwardThe gathering ended; the mission continuedA final wordReceiving the Word before the journey homeThe Word among usPrayer and reflection shared togetherFellowship that remainedOne more joyful moment after serviceOne more table togetherBrunch, laughter, and conversationRoom for everyoneBoth brunch tables, one WOV family
Beyond Orlando
The gathering ended. The work continues.
Faith in Action remains more than the theme of one weekend. It is the continuing call to pray, serve, encourage, and make room for women to rise together.
