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 Matthew 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 14, 2011
PRESBYTERY OF EAST IOWA - Members of the Presbytery of East Iowa believe that two of the indicators of growing and thriving churches are having a heart for missions and vibrant worship. This past year, the Brazil Partnership has been their mission focus. Thirty-three churches in the presbytery raised $45,000 to send to the Presbytery of Ceara in Fortaleza. Churches with names like Vitoria, Barra do Ceara, Pacajus, and Messejana have been able to purchase bricks, mortar, electrical wiring, and plumbing fixtures because congregations in eastern Iowa want congregations in Fortaleza to thrive. Just as important, relationships are flourishing as photos and e-mails are exchanged and visitors travel back and forth between the two countries, experiencing firsthand the connection they have in Christ.
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