mission yearbook

Ethiopia

Living in Ethiopia can be difficult. Living in Ethiopia as a woman can be even more difficult. The culture here does not always view women, their worth and their capabilities, in the same way that many Western cultures view women.

Minute for Mission: Mother’s Day

In a small village in Africa, a middle-aged woman named Linley dreamed of becoming a small-business owner. However, famine and lack of access to capital made it difficult for Linley to achieve her dream. Linley attended a local program sponsored by a Presbyterian World Mission partner, the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian, and learned about a project funded by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to help rural women save money and obtain loans.

Sri Lanka

Fear and Faith May 4, 2016 Despite Dangers, Jesus‘ Followers Find Comfort in His Words: ‘Do Not Be Afraid’  A letter from Gary and Marlene Van Brocklin, serving as regional… Read more »

April 30: New Castle Presbytery

New Approaches Bring New Meaning to Ministry April 30, 2016 God’s Spirit has been at work in new and creative ways in the Presbytery of New Castle. Two of these… Read more »

April 29: Presbytery of the Cascades

H.E.L.P. Can Spell Hope April 29, 2016 An incredible 40 percent of food in the United States is wasted, but the Mission Ministry of First Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, Washington, lowers that… Read more »

April 28: Presbytery of Great Rivers

Congregations Help Provide a Home for Those Once Known as ‘Garbage Children’ April 28, 2016 As a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Young Adult Volunteer in Mombasa, Kenya, Anni Reinking worked in… Read more »

April 27: Synod of Rocky Mountains

Presbyterians’ Multifaceted Ministries Bring Hope to Wide-ranging Communities April 27, 2016 The Latin word for “I breathe” also means “I hope.” Consequently, to inspire means that I breathe in and… Read more »

April 25: Grace Presbytery

Presbytery Invests in the Future of the Church April 25, 2016 Change and uncertainty are never easy. In 2015, Grace Presbytery took an unfortunate legal situation and turned it into… Read more »

April 24: Minute for Mission

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day April 24, 2016 Pokr Vedi village is home to 3000 souls, Christians nestled in the valley of Noah’s Mount Ararat between Turkey, Russia and Iran. Residents… Read more »