Last year, the Presbyterian Women of the United States gave $100,000 to complete the purchase of a retreat center property run by the Presbyterian Women of Honduras. The women there make decisions based on their understanding of hospitality, mission and ministry. … [Read more...]
Bulletin blooper
An evening service included this message in the bulletin: “Remember in your prayers the many discouraged people who are sick of life. Smile at someone who looks hopeless. Surprise someone by saying, ’Hell’ who is not expecting any greeting from you.” They will be surprised! … [Read more...]
South Sudan
Shelvis and Nancy Smith-Mather report on progress in South Sudan after the terrible destruction of work in earlier years. Special work is being done in the refugee camps, which seem to have two factions that are slowly learning to trust each other again. They plea for support as they work hard to help children understand the turmoil. … [Read more...]
A woman in Mississippi …
A woman in Mississippi told her pastor, “You do such a beautiful job at funerals. You sound so caring.” And the pastor answered, “When I was called by God to be a pastor, I promised I’d never murder anyone — but I find I read some obituaries with great joy.” … [Read more...]
Mission co-workers in Greece
Most Presbyterians don’t know that we have mission workers in Greece, but we do! Nadia Ayoub, mission co-worker serving there, reports that last year additional help was needed to meet the needs of those seeking asylum due to the high number of new refugee arrivals. … [Read more...]
Female pallbearers
An older woman who had been extremely active in the church told the pastor that when she died she wanted all female pallbearers. He said, “You mean honorary I suppose.” She answered: “No, I mean pallbearers. None of the men took me out when I was alive and I sure don’t want them taking me out when I’m dead.” Her wish was granted. … [Read more...]
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