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: May 6, 2014

REPUBLIC OF THE SUDAN - The bustle and business of Khartoum gives the casual observer the impression of a vibrant capital city. On the surface, the shopkeepers laugh with customers seeking a bargain. Inevitably, the shopkeeper will win and then offer kind hospitality to his very best customer in form of a shared cup of spiced tea.

On the surface, life appears pleasant, but after a few sips of tea the conversation reveals underlying political, economic, and spiritual tensions that touch the lives of all citizens of Sudan. These difficulties press especially hard on Christians seeking to live in the hope that is our inheritance through the love, grace, and mercy of God revealed in the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Chris.

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