The Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study is a daily devotional with 365 inspiring mission stories that come from next door and all across the globe. It inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer. The stories for the 2011 Mission Yearbook were collected around General Assembly Mission theme “Grow Christ’s Church Deep and Wide” based on Matt. 28:18-20 and Mark 9:35. Each yearbook page bears witness to the abundant possibilities of the church because of the leadership of Christ. Today in the Mission Yearbook: April 11, 2011
PRESBYTERY OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA - Nebraska has a history of attracting waves of immigrants, many of whom have given a distinct ethnic character to their towns or neighborhoods. Scattered around the state are communities that are predominantly German, Swedish, Polish, Irish, Moravian, or Mexican, among others. In recent years there has been an influx of Sudanese immigrants to communities in the presbytery.
In recent years there has been an influx of Sudanese immigrants to communities in the presbytery. Many are refugees and many are PresbyterianResponding to the request of the Sudanese Fellowship, the Presbytery of Central Nebraska has established a commission moderated by the Rev. Kirwin Stewart to help the fellowship become a new congregation within the presbytery.
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