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: May 12, 2014

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO - When people think about the Congo, too often what comes to mind are all the stories they hear about the violence against women, especially in the eastern part of the country. Lesser-known is the role of young people as both victims and perpetrators of the violence. A USAID-funded project to address sexual violence in Congo called USHINDI, run by IMA World Health under the direction of PC(USA) personnel, found that 48 percent of the victims of violence are children. It also found that because of years of war and hardship, youth have developed a more tolerant view of violence against women than was found in the older population.

CLICK HERE to read more.