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: March 10, 2014

CIMMARON PRESBYTERY, OHLAHOMA - But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.”
(Jereremiah 1:7 NIV)

Lindsey McCaslin grew up in the 5:32 youth outreach program at First United Presbyterian in Guthrie. They call it 5:32 because Jesus says in Luke 5:32, “I’m here inviting outsiders, not insiders—an invitation to a changed life, changed inside and out” (The Message). In every way, 5:32 is outreach to the “outsiders.”

At age 16, Lindsey McCaslin gave birth to Caitlyn—a life-changing moment for anyone. When you’re 16, hearing the words “You’re going to have a baby” stops you cold. It could mean your life, as you know it, is over.

Lindsey did not let it derail her.

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