Saturday, July 2, 2016

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.

Today in the Mission Yearbook: July 2, 2016

PRESBYTERY OF GIDDINGS-LOVEJOY, MONTANA - In 2006, Artisans from Peru, Cambodia, and other countries who have struggled with poverty most of their lives are celebrating a milestone. Partners for Just Trade (PJT), a nonprofit that connects artisans from impoverished areas with North American consumers, is commemorating its 10th anniversary this year.

PJT began as an initiative of Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery and the Presbyterian Hunger Program when visiting Presbyterians began bringing handicrafts back to the United States for sale in churches. With strong support from PHP’s Joining Hands network in Peru, a dedicated group of volunteers, and Giddings-Lovejoy, the nonprofit has taken off, providing invaluable support for artisans seeking better wages and a better life ...

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