News from Presbyterian World Mission – April 2020

Mission Matters The Rev. Everdith "Evie" Landrau, coordinator of the Young Adult Volunteer program, writes about ways young adults are leading during this time of crisis. Read mission matters →

All mission co-workers are safe in the US or are sheltering in place When it comes to keeping mission co-workers safe in the face of a global pandemic, there is no one-size-fits-all decision. Each situation is different, and each decision is individual. (Photo provided to Leslie Vogel) Read more → COVID-19 impacts overseas Filipino workers Migrants are one the most vulnerable groups identified in the COVID-19 crisis, but especially so in the Philippines, where about 10 percent of the 100 million total population lives or works abroad because of poverty and lack of employment. (Photo provided by Rev. Cathy Chang, courtesy of global partners) Read more →

One mission co-worker’s vision for ‘Strong Kids’ Strong Kids/Strong Emotions is a play-based trauma resiliency program for Iraqi and Syrian refugee kids living in Beirut. (Photo by Scott Parker) Read more → Young Adult Volunteers rising to lead in a time of crisis While Luke Rembold isn’t grateful for the circumstances of the current COVID-19 crisis and the pain and fear it is causing, he is grateful for the way he sees Young Adult Volunteers responding. (Photo by Nathaniel Williams) Read more →

Support mission co-workers Your support of Presbyterian Mission makes these transformational ministries possible even in difficult times. This is a challenging time for the whole world, our mission partners, and our mission co-workers. Your continued support of Presbyterian World Mission is as essential as ever. (Getty Images) Give now → Promoting health in all areas of life in South Sudan during the coronavirus A few weeks before coronavirus, mission co-worker Kristi Rice joined a meeting of women to talk about community development. The women gathered in a circle after the church service, many of them holding young children on their laps. She started the discussion by reflecting on John 10:10, where Jesus expressed his intention to give us "life, and have it abundantly." (Photo by Elijah Luak) Learn more →

Subscribe to mission workers’ letters Would you like to receive all PC(USA) letter updates from mission workers? Now you can sign up to receive all the letters (or as many as you’d like to receive). Subscribe now → Global partners provide COVID-19 resources Presbyterian World Mission has compiled a live document that contains many messages related to COVID-19 and resources from our global partners. They wanted to share words of encouragement and compassion with U.S. partners during this difficult time. This document is updated regularly. (Getty Images) View the resources →

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 →

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! Find out how →

In Remembrance: Stella Littleton Hillsman, 83 (Congo) Dates of service: 1965–1972 (4/15/2020) Louise Maxwell ‘Coffee’ Worth, 100 (Korea) Dates of service: 1953–75; 1982–84 (3/25/2020) Ruth ‘Kamuanya’ Patterson Phipps Metzel, 93 (Democratic Republic of Congo) Dates of service: 1949–72; 1981–91; 1999–2001 (3/21/2020) The Rev. Darius Leander Swann, 95 (China and India) Dates of service: 1948–64 (3/8/2020)

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