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. How often have you wondered, where are the young adults in the PC(USA)? Wonder no longer. The 2014 Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is devoted to the theme of young adults in the church. Its stories, many told by young adults, lift up how Presbyterians of all ages are engaging and joining with Presbyterian young adults in reforming the church for Christ’s mission.

Today in the Mission Yearbook: January 25, 2014

PRESBYTERY OF LOS RANCHOS, CALIFORNIA - How many college freshmen get up early during Thanksgiving break for coffee with their mom and pastor? Add one to the list: Andrew Manos.

The meeting was to plan the very first community service project of Canvas—a new congregation launched by Irvine Presbyterian Church in an effort to engage the non- and dechurched with the gospel. The vision was simple: encourage people to take initiative, dream of the good they want to do, and do it in a way that those outside the church could share. But, as often happens with experienced leaders, ideas began to drift toward the tried and true: “Perhaps a toy drive?”

The next day Andrew called me: “I want to throw a pancake breakfast for my friends. I’ll make the food, then we all will head to the store to buy toys for KidWorks [a local nonprofit in need].”

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