Tuesday, February 10, 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 10, 2015


PRESBYTERY OF SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA - Tapestry: A Presbyterian Youth Collective, which grew out of the collaboration of two San Gabriel youth pastors, provides hands-on experiences of compassionate and prophetic discipleship. Four years ago, Rev. Rocky Supinger and Rev. Becca Bateman planned a mission week for junior high students. Each day the students learned about mission opportunities by serving at a different site in the greater Los Angeles area. After the first year’s mission week, they added a retreat at the Big Bear Presbyterian Conference Center for youth from congregations in the presbyteries of San Gabriel and Riverside. And last summer, 42 senior high students participated in Ghost Ranch’s Youth Service Corps program, in which they learned about the cultures of northern New Mexico while serving at Ghost Ranch and in the community ...

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