Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook

The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and 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 in the 2012 Mission Yearbook were gathered around the prayer of Paul for the Colossians, that these faithful brothers and sisters would bear fruit and grow in the knowledge of God (1:10).

Today in the Mission Yearbook: August 7, 2012

PRESBYTERY OF CHARLOTTE - New Friendship Presbyterian Church believes “the fruit of a believer is another believer.” One of 10 Transformation Pilot Churches in the Presbytery of Charlotte, the community is its mission field. Making disciples for Jesus Christ is its charge, and spiritual growth of each member is a must. Not only do they pray for physical healing, they exercise it. Pastor Eulando Henton is empowered to give vision and to lead. They are removing sanctuary pews and using a Starbucks motif to accommodate visitors. Rather than greeting members after worship, the pastor greets only visitors. The church is shifting from its African American heritage to becoming a multicultural congregation. They have collaborated with Angels and Sparrow Soup Kitchen to serve 30,000 meals in Huntersville, a rapidly growing city where more than 450 people relocate monthly. Making time and space for new people is the top priority. Worship attendance has increased by 40 percent since this shift in mission was implemented.

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