A church in Oklahoma recently announced: “The one Great Hour of Sharing is still open for collection! The storms and disasters are increasing — not falling off.” … [Read more...]

Zulema Garcia, a pastor and moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Venezuela, has begun to use three-minute devotions distributed by social media to ask for prayer for her church and the nation. She shares Scripture followed by prayers for peace and prayers for those suffering from hunger, thirst and lack of medical services. Dennis and Maribel Smith, mission workers in South America, urge support of the Presbyterians in Venezuela. … [Read more...]

Frank Dimmock, a long-time mission co-worker in Africa, has been sent by the Outreach Foundation in Franklin, Tennessee, to a refugee camp in Ethiopia where he is teaching refugee leaders from South Sudan about healing trauma. Outreach has also sent José Carlos Pezini to help congregations in Brazil and Sasan Tavasoli to work with churches in Iran. … [Read more...]

The Presbyterian Outreach Foundation in Franklin, Tennessee, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. They’ve distributed more than $125 million to more than 50 global partners in 37 countries. They work to build the capacity of global church partners, send and support mission workers, care for vulnerable children and transform lives through mission involvement. … [Read more...]

The Presbytery of Yukon and Gambell Presbyterian Church in Gambell, Alaska, held a dedication ceremony for a long-awaited church building and a community center. Years ago they expressed concern they would never have a building. They were encouraged by church leaders who believed in them and they worked long and hard to reach their goal. The celebration included worship and an open house with the community. … [Read more...]

Recently a Presbyterian woman from Houston showed up in a church several hundred miles away for the confirmation of her godchild. One of her friends asked, “Doesn’t it cost a lot for you when you have so many godchildren?” She answered: “No. I don’t give them money or presents, I give them me. I call them once a week. I send cards and notes. I listen to them and sometimes offer advice. I expect them to care and to respond.” … [Read more...]