Monday, March 23, 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: March 23, 2015

INDIAN NATIONS PRESBYTERY, OKLAHOMA - Trinity Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City is a small congregation with a large vision. Trinity’s 44 members are working to turn the state’s “sickest” zip code into one of its healthiest.

In 2012 Trinity began a health ministry in conjunction with Redeemer Lutheran Church, a neighboring ELCA congregation. With a modest grant from Indian Nations Presbytery and the support of other community organizations and area businesses, Trinity and Redeemer launched a series of seminars, health fairs, and medical screenings to address health and nutrition needs in the 73111 zip code—which ranked in the bottom tier of aggregate wellness scores in an assessment conducted by the Oklahoma City-County Health Department ...

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