News from Presbyterian World Mission – March 2020

Mission Matters Christina Cosby, mission specialist, Middle East and Europe, writes about "Mission on the Mountaintop and in the Wilderness." Read mission matters →

Coronavirus resources online As coronavirus continues to spread, resources that mid councils, churches and individuals can use for worship, congregational care and other areas of ministry have been gathered in one spot on the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s website. Additional resources will be added at pcusa.org/coronavirus as they become available. Read more →

Another chance to double the impact of your gift to World Mission We recently let you know that some committed Presbyterians pledged to match all gifts for mission co-worker support, up to $36,855. Thanks to God’s grace and blessing, there’s been an incredible outpouring of support! And now there’s more good news! Some other World Mission supporters have faithfully stepped up and will match all gifts received by April 12, up to an additional $80,698. If you have not yet sent your gift, please prayerfully consider doing so before April 12. Your gift will double in value and impact to help our mission workers bear witness to Christ’s good news in places like San Martín, Peru. When giving online, write "matching gift" in the comments field. Double your gift’s impact by giving now →

Europe: Humanitarian response of churches to refugee crisis urged Burkhard Paetzold, mission co-worker in central and western Europe, writes about the need for churches in Europe to unite in a coordinated response to the refugee crisis. (Photo by Kathy Melvin) Read more → Egyptian delegation visits U.S. for talks As part of the Egyptian-U.S. Dialogue Initiative, an Egyptian delegation recently met in New York with representatives from Presbyterian World Mission, the Office of Public Witness, the National Council of Churches and officials from other denominations. Read more →

Resources for mutual mission in partnership Presbyterians yearn to join in partnership with the global church, coming together as one body in Christ. World Mission has free online resources available to help your congregation or presbytery establish or maintain an international mission partnership. (Photo by Neil Johnson) Learn more → Syria study guide available for churches The Syria-Lebanon Partnership Network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) has created a new study guide for churches called "Syria: The Burden of Memory and The Hope of The Gospel." The publication, written by members of the SLPN, reviews the formation of Syria, examines the role of the U.S. in the country and provides a theological framework for ways the church can respond. Learn more →

Become a Matthew 25 Church Matthew 25:31–46 calls all of us to actively engage in the world around us, so our faith comes alive and we wake up to new possibilities. Matthew 25 is a bold new vision and invitation from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with over 460 congregations and mid councils that have already pledged to become a Matthew 25 church by working to build congregational vitality, dismantle structural racism and eradicate systemic poverty. We invite you to join us on this journey! Learn more →

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