Monday, April 7, 2014

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: April 7, 2014


UPPER OHIO VALLEY PRESBYTERY, OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA - Like many presbyteries, Upper Ohio Valley has been suffering financially during this time of economic instability. Knowing that major changes were coming in 2013, presbytery council appointed a reformation team to discern God’s will for the presbytery.

The executive presbyter and stated clerk both retired, and council felt that it was a good time to step back and take a sabbatical. To that end, a three-person administrative team was appointed to serve for 12–18 months. That would allow the reformation team time to pray, to work, and to discern the direction ahead for Upper Ohio Valley..

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