Friday, October 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: October 23, 2015

PRESBYTERY OF NORTHERN NEW YORK - It was October 2012. Food pantry boundaries had recently been realigned, and the pantry once responsible for the village of Dexter had been replaced by a new one. The poor of Dexter had become accustomed to receiving food and toys at Christmastime, but the new food pantry announced that it wouldn’t be doing anything for Christmas. When pastor Gail Roberts and the deacons of First Presbyterian Church in Dexter became aware of the situation, they decided that First Presbyterian would step up to meet the need ...

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