Wednesday, July 22, 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: July 22, 2015

PRESBYTERY OF EAST TENNESSEE - You hear them before you see them. The cheer squad of First Presbyterian Church, one of 67 congregations in the Presbytery of East Tennessee, sing special cheers and blow vuvuzelas from the sidelines of American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) games to support the children of Spring City. It began with an effort to strengthen the relationship with the Girl Scout troop that meets at First. In 2013, a scout earning her Silver Award organized an AYSO league. The church encouraged her efforts by hosting community meetings, sign-ups, and board meetings. When the season started that fall, the cheer squad was on the sidelines to support the teams at every game ...

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