Tuesday, June 2, 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 2, 2015

MADAGASCAR - Madagascar, a beautiful island with lovely people and unique biodiversity, has suffered a five-year political and economic crisis. Poverty has skyrocketed to 92 percent, leading to an increase in prostitution, human trafficking, and street children. It has precipitated an exodus of women to serve as domestic servants in countries such as Kuwait and Lebanon, where they are often abused.

PC(USA) partner the Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM) is actively involved in prophetic and compassionate ministries in prisons and hospitals and among the marginalized ...

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