Wednesday, January 14, 2015

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 14, 2015


CHARLESTON ATLANTIC PRESBYTERY - For residents of our local school district, computers and Internet access are prized commodities. Even among families that own a home computer, Internet access is limited, and among the five small towns that make up the district, libraries offer fewer than 10 computers for public use. In a technologically driven world, district residents are often sidelined in their ability to complete computer-based school assignments, participate in Internet GED programs, and apply for jobs online. As a result, the cycle of poverty continues.

In 2013, a grant from the presbytery’s Self-Development of People committee allowed CORE (Community Organization for Rights and Empowerment) to refurbish and reopen computer labs in the community ...

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