News from Presbyterian World Mission – February 2020

Mission Matters The Rev. Philip Woods, associate director for strategy, program and recruitment with Presbyterian World Mission, writes about defining "mission." Read mission matters →

Mary Jane Veloso’s traffickers are convicted Mission co-worker the Rev. Cathy Chang (right) gives us an update on Mary Jane Veloso, a domestic worker and human trafficking victim from the Philippines. Her traffickers were recently found guilty. Supporters hope this will lead to justice for Veloso. Read more →

Double the value of your gift to World Mission today! Give now to the life-giving ministries of mission co-workers like Jed and Jenny Koball in San Martín, Peru, and have your gift matched. You can double the impact of your gift thanks to a group of committed World Mission donors who have agreed to match dollar for dollar all gifts to World Mission up to $36,855 between now and April 12. This means your gift of $50 today will leverage another $50 to support all mission co-workers. Or perhaps you can give $500, which will become $1,000 when matched. You can help alleviate poverty, hopelessness and violence around the globe. When you give online, simply write "matching gift" in the comments field. Give online →

Caring for God’s Fragile Earth is the topic of latest Mission Crossroads magazine The spring issue of Mission Crossroads focuses on "Confronting Climate Change Together." Subscribe free within the U.S. or access the full online archives at pcusa.org/missioncrossroads. Read the latest magazine → Apply to serve as a YAV! March 1 is the final day to apply to serve internationally as a Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) in 2020–21. After that date, applications will be accepted for national sites only, as spots are available. Learn more about YAV and encourage young people ages 19 to 30 to apply for a year of service for a lifetime of change. Learn more and apply →

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Mission stories illustrate the Lenten lectionary Excerpts from letters of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mission co-workers provide deeper insight into their ministries, the global partners with whom they work and lectionary New Testament readings for Lent. Read more →

A paper chain built by Presbyterian generosity is unbreakable! Our Links of Love special giving challenge celebrates our united and collective impact toward making a difference in the lives of others around the world. Get involved today. Learn more →

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