The Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship has Bible schools in refugee camps in neighboring countries to South Sudan. Many are fleeing from that country to nearby areas where they can receive U.N. food and shelter and relative safety. It also brings unreached people into contact with followers of Jesus. … [Read more...]

Gary and Marlene Van Brocklin, serving as mission co-workers in Pakistan, report gratitude for Mountain View Presbyterian Church in Maryville, Washington. The congregation welcomed immigrating families from the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan several years ago and helped them become a part of their congregation. As more Pakistanis arrive, the church provides an Urdu-speaking service on Sunday afternoons. … [Read more...]

The Presbyterian-related Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania was recently named a national “College of Distinction” for the third consecutive year in recognition for its educational practices. The university requires that all students are active in community activities as well as academics to receive a degree.  … [Read more...]

Maria Ikan was a long-time mission partner in the Philippines. She served 60 years. Even after her retirement she was assigned to an outreach ministry in the remote area of Guyong. She had to walk to get there. She was one of eight heroes honored at the quadrennial General Assembly of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines in May. She died in April — three days after she learned of her selection. Her children said she was “filled with joy at the news of her selection.” … [Read more...]

The Outreach Foundation in Tennessee has reported on what they have done for two years in the Middle East. They sent money to church partners in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan for food, water, medicine and health care and for rebuilding churches.  … [Read more...]

The hands and feet initiative can also extend to local congregations! First Presbyterian Church in Kingsville, Texas, held a half-day retreat with visiting pastor John Roberts from Corpus Christi.  He led a workshop on church revitalization. The event urged Presbyterians to “put feet with their faith.” … [Read more...]