Friday, June 19, 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: June 19, 2015

PRESBYTERY OF THE WESTERN RESERVE, OHIO - New Life at Calvary was recently birthed through a merger of two PC(USA) churches: Calvary Presbyterian and Glenville New Life Community. But the roots of the merger can be traced back to still another congregation, one that met at 5:00 p.m. on the fourth The two churches were working together to serve the community a hot meal that would not only fill their hunger but enrich their souls. We decided that, in addition to offering a first-class meal, we would seat and serve our guests restaurant-style, with waiters assigned to each table. The praise team would sing for 30 minutes as the meal was being served, with short testimonies and invitations to church given between the songs. It was amazing to watch as the 90 to 115 guests from the community began to engage in the service: lifting their voices and hands in praise and asking for prayer. A few of the people would come up to help the praise team lead the singing. We were becoming a congregation within a congregation ...

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