Lynn and Sharon Kandel are mission workers with the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan. They’ve had travel difficulties with many postponements, and often have to change plans at the last minute. But it also has often been a life-saving practice and they’ve learned to travel with prayer and patience. … [Read more...]

Ruth Brown, a Presbyterian mission worker, has a new position in Zimbabwe. She is an adviser to a committee that the synod named Chikondano, which means “love.” One of its tasks is to reduce HIV and AIDS and to improve conditions for widows and orphans. … [Read more...]

The Presbyterian Church of the Suislaw in Florence, Oregon, observes the holidays. But once a month they keep things from getting dull by throwing in a new one. On “Brother and Sister Day” congregation members are encouraged to call a sibling and do something together or just talk long distance. They also observe “Skip the Diet Day.” This church apparently has a lot of fun, and they are growing. … [Read more...]