Friday, May 27, 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. 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 27, 2016

LOS RANCHOS PRESBYTERY, CALIFORNIA - A few years ago, the Jarjours, a family who had recently relocated to Orange County from the Syrian city of Homs, visited our church. Soon our congregation began hearing about the crisis in Syria and looked for ways to become involved. I made connection with the pastor of their home church, and we began exchanging emails. At the same time, Los Ranchos Presbytery asked that I represent us all at the convening of the Syria-Lebanon Partnership Network in Louisville. So in April 2014, I attended with Arfan Jarjour, the patriarch of the family from Syria. From that has come a partnership between our congregation and the Presbyterian churches in Homs and another Syrian city, Meharde ...

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