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: May 4, 2013

PRESBYTERY OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN - Last year Charon A. Barconey, presbytery youth consultant, led youth to accomplish their stated mission: “As youth and adults, we respond to God’s call through the Holy Spirit to be connected to each other, the church, and the world so that our lives proclaim with joy that Jesus Christ is Lord!” Youth of different racial and ethnic backgrounds came together to grow and work in mission. Their work testifies to what people from different backgrounds can accomplish together. The youth served with youth from other states and took mission trips of their own: working at community gardens, food banks, homeless shelters, clean-up projects, and hospitals. Their many experiences helped them build relationships. The success of “Mission Possible” was evident in one of several testimonials. “I love the way the Presbytery of Detroit works together,” a youth from Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, stated. “I want to go home and see how we can connect to other churches in our presbytery.”

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