Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study
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  Thursday, February 7, 2008    
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  The Presbytery of North Puget Sound
Washington
 
             
 

The Pacific Northwest as a geographic location suggests islands, mountains, evergreen forests, and blue waters, with bridges that hinge the area together. In this picturesque region is a PC(USA) community that is connected not only by bridges, but by growing relationships for collaborative mission to the glory of God. The Presbytery of North Puget Sound (NPSP) is home to more than 7,400 worshipers in 34 churches.

The church in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island is accessible only by the ferries that connect with the mainland. An urban congregation in Everett calls itself “the beacon on the hill.” This church of 452 members is redefining its mission as the surrounding area has undergone extreme change.

A dramatic departure from an island or urban setting, the churches in Acme, Deming, and Concrete, with a total of 79 members, are located in rural areas of pasture and croplands near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Both the largest congregation, Sequim Community, and one of the smallest, Neah Bay on the Macaw Indian reservation, are on the Olympic Peninsula along the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Youth ministers from all around the presbytery—including First Everett, Calvin, North Creek, Whidbey, Maplewood, First Snohomish, Cottage Lake, and United PC of Seattle churches—have formed the NPSP Youth Workers’ Network to weave together resources and creativity for youth ministry in this diverse congregational ecology. They promote cooperation and unity by supporting congregations in the spiritual growth and nurture of young people. They collaborate to provide conferences, retreats, service, and mission experiences for NPSP youth.

 
             
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Presbytery Staff
Elder Corey Schlosser-Hall, executive presbyter
Rev. Dean Strong, stated clerk
Sarah Beard, office manager, director of communications
Joan Hill, financial administrator

PC(USA) General Assembly Staff
Sondra Brown, BOP
Andrew Browne, BOP
Thomas P. Browne, GAC

 
             
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  Prayer      
  Gracious God, thank you for the beauty that surrounds us in the Pacific Northwest. Grant us guidance to see your face and your unity in the diversity of our brothers and sisters in this presbytery as we witness to your saving grace in Christ. Amen.  
             
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  Lectionary      
  Ps. 27, 147:12–20 Ps. 126, 102
Hab. 3:1–10 (11–15) 16–18
Phil. 3:12–21; John 17:1–8
 
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