Thursday, July 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: July 23, 2015

HOLSTON PRESBYTERY, TENESSEE - Craig Bell, director of the camp run by Holston Presbytery, mentioned that ice storms had broken limbs that were in danger of falling on campers. Bill Cox, a lifelong member and elder at Erwin Presbyterian Church, responded, “Well, I can use a chain saw!” The offending limbs were removed, and before long Betty Cox, equally passionate about our Lord’s work, was spending entire weeks working at the camp with her husband. Beautifully carved directional signs appeared. Given charge of the kitchen once, Betty rallied workers to her high standards of cleanliness and organization.

In time, Betty and Bill made an important discovery ...

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