Saturday, January 24, 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 24, 2015


PEACE RIVER PRESBYTERY, FLORIDA - In 2006, Beth-El Farmworker Ministry in Wimauma, a mission partner of Peace River Presbytery, expanded its multifaceted assistance program for farm workers to the city of Immokalee in south Florida. The immigrant farmworkers there, primarily tomato pickers, needed food assistance, counseling, and worship opportunities—things Beth-El does well. Beth-El called a pastor from Guatemala, Rev. Miguel Estrada, and opened Mision Peniel to improve the lives of a population that most of us take for granted.

Last year, Peace River was given the opportunity to assume full responsibility for the oversight and support of Mision Peniel, which is in essence a ministry of compassionate and prophetic discipleship ...

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