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: June 15, 2013

PRESBYTERY OF WHITEWATER VALLEY, INDIANA - Growing Hispanic populations in the two most populous cities within the bounds of the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley encouraged the presbytery to explore together how to minister within that new context.

On the west side of Indianapolis, Iglesia Nueva Creacion, a new church development (NCD), partners with John Knox Presbyterian Church. Together they have participated in some successful outreach programs, such as vacation Bible school, tutoring, and festivals in the fall and at Easter. More recently, Nueva Creacion started Hogares Saludables, a parenting workshop. Through these outreach efforts, the NCD has connected with many families. Opportunities for rich dialogue about faith and following Jesus Christ have begun to emerge. Nueva Creacion’s pastor is the Rev. Fernando Rodriguez. An Administrative Commission of the presbytery is working toward chartering the worshiping community as a congregation.

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