Brochures and cards
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Justice and Peace Bookmark
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women has ongoing advocacy work in several areas, from food to language to gender justice. And there are multiple ways to stay connected to these topics. A bookmark lists the various emphases and resources that can help you take action. Share this bookmark (printed three to a page) with other advocates!
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2012 Compassion, Peace and Justice Training Day program booklet
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Office of Public Witness
This booklet provides an overview of the 2012 Ecumenical Advocacy Days events.
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For Such a Time as This brochure
From Presbyterian Mission Agency
This brochure on For Such a Time as This: A Small-Church Residency—Growing Leaders, Growing Churches provides basic information for presbyteries, churches, potential pastoral resident candidates, and other interested persons.
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2012 International Peacemaking brochure
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Peacemaking Program
See a list of the International Peacemakers who will visit the Presbyterian Church from September 21 - October 15, 2012 and fill out a request form.
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Prayer card - Kristi Van Nostran
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Connections
Use this card as you pray for Mission Co-worker Kristi Van Nostran. The card includes a photo and overview of their work.
Kristi is the facilitator for the Joining Hands network in El Salvador, an initiative of the Presbyterian Hunger Program. She nurtures the relationships between a network of churches and other groups in El Salvador with Presbyterians in the United States. Together, they strive to promote sustainable agriculture practices, reverse the growing dependence on imported grain and multinational seed companies, reduce hunger and strengthen rural economies. Faced with the challenge of a national food crisis in El Salvador, Kristi ...
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A Lenten meditation by Thomas John in India
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Connections
Under the Shadow of the Cross
It is very important to take a step back from our highly competitive, fast-paced, over-consuming, rat race and take a second look at ourselves and ponder over the meaning of life and where we are headed. The Lenten season provides an occasion for that. The cross of Jesus Christ and his life, which led up to it provides a frame for a proper perspective on our life and its preoccupations. -
Prayer card - Amanda Craft
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Connections
Use this card as you pray for Mission Co-worker Amanda Craft. The card includes a photo and overview of her work.
Amanda works with women who are seeking to move beyond second-class citizenship. Although Guatemalan law grants them equality in most respects, they are yet to experience equality in their day to day lives. As she accompanies Guatemalan women, Amanda is inspired as she sees them do things they have always been told they were not able to do. They are motivated by what women have achieved in the United States, and the interest U.S. Presbyterians show in the ...
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Prayer card - Rev. Michael Weller and Rachel Weller
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Connections
Use this card as you pray for Mission Co-workers Rev. Michael Weller and Rachel Weller. The card includes a photo and overview of their work.
Rachel supports the work of health clinics and facilitates Community Health Evangelism (CHE) projects and trainings in the Gambella region of Ethiopia. CHE programs seek to transform individuals and communities by integrating community based development, evangelism and discipleship. Michael serves as the PC(USA)’s regional liaison for the Horn of Africa working with partners in Sudan and Ethiopia. Together, Michael and Rachel share the privilege of serving Christ in partnership ministries that empower marginalized ...
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Prayer card - Jacob and Aliamma George
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Connections
Use this card as you pray for Mission Co-workers Jacob and Aliamma George. The card includes a photo and overview of their work.
Jacob and Aliamma teach at Giffen Institute of Theology in Malakal. Jacob teaches Bible and preaching and Aliamma teaches health-related subjects. They also are involved in Community Health Evangelism, a program that seeks to transform individuals and communities by integrating community-based development, evangelism and discipleship. “I believe the gospel can change communities and eventually the nation,” Jacob says. Before entering mission service, the Georges, who are natives of India, lived in Houston, Texas, where Jacob served as ...
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Prayer card - Rev. John Haspels and Gwenyth Haspels
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Connections
Use this card as you pray for Mission Co-workers Rev. John Haspels and Gwenyth Haspels. The card includes a photo and overview of their work.
John and Gwen do church planting and evangelism among the Suri people and Baale people of Southwest Ethiopia. Their work is in the context of a development project that includes a clinic, water projects, road building, health teaching and outreach, and education. The Suri Church now has about 300 members and indigenous leadership. The Haspels want to plant a church among the Baale who live to the west of the Suri in response to the ...