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 2013 Mission Yearbook were gathered around the question of Jesus to his disciples, “How many loaves have you?” from Mark 6:38. The book is filled with stories of God’s abundance in the face of overwhelming needs and a scarcity of resources.

Today in the Mission Yearbook: April 2, 2013

AFRICA - Several years ago it was common when doing socioeconomic analysis to refer to the haves and have-nots, terminology that places much of the African continent into a have-not box that simply does not fit.

My experience in working with the churches in Africa has been that these churches have many points of strength: vibrant worship, powerful theology, a strong commitment to justice, effective evangelism, and a deep understanding of living in community, including extravagant hospitality and sharing of resources. And many of these strengths are areas that we in the Western world are lacking—yes, we are often the have-nots!

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