Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook

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: September 18, 2011

MINUTE FOR MISSION: THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION/SEMINARY SUNDAY - Among the many things I saved from my years as a student at Columbia Theological Seminary are old papers, outlines used to study for ordination exams, and boxes of books. Recently while sorting through this collection, I found a sheet of paper with the words "Ten Things to Do When a Church Member Dies'' scribbled at the top. I remember the day I copied this list from the chalkboard. Included in the instructions are details on planning a theologically sound, pastorally sensitive funeral service and on supporting the family throughout their grieving process. All of this information is useful and important, but the advice was best summed up in a phrase I had scribbled at the bottom: Above all - Show up.
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