Saturday, February 7, 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: February 7, 2015


PRESBYTERY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - The Presbytery of San Diego is blessed with a wonderful location and climate. But it’s not all sunshine here. San Diego has the third-largest homeless population in the United States, trailing only New York and Los Angeles. Among students in the San Diego Unified School System alone, between 5,000 and 13,000 are homeless. And one person in six does not know where the next meal will come from.

The presbytery’s response to these challenges is Presbyterian Urban Ministries (PUM), which began in 1968 and today operates out of the Golden Hills neighborhood. PUM has grown from a crisis center meeting immediate physical needs (food, hygiene, clothing, etc.) to a true resource center. Through partnerships with other agencies, PUM makes a big impact despite its modest size, connecting clients to shelter programs, ongoing food resources, and organizations that help them train for jobs or recover from addiction ...

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