Guatemala

Guatemala has seen more than 100 years of Presbyterian witness. Seventeen entities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) relate to Guatemalan partners through presbytery and local church partnerships. Through mission personnel and partnerships the PC(USA) shares in ministry to women, evangelism, health care, leadership development, theological education, literacy efforts, agricultural development programs, disaster assistance and communication ministries.

Brief History

The 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, pp. 277-278

October 1
October 2

Resource

We Believe Mission Stories for Youth & Adults (PDS #664901) is a 13-session curriculum produced by Congregational Ministries Publishing for summer 2009. It features Bible studies written by participants of the PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program and stories that connect participants to 13 mission sites around the world, including Guatemala. We Believe Mission Stories 2009 for Children (PDS #664900) is a curriculum (K–5) featuring stories from the children of PC(USA) mission personnel or PC(USA) mission personnel who work with children. Cost of each series: $29.95.

Related Stories

September 23, 2009 International Peacemakers begin visits this week
September 23, 2009 [Inter Press Service] Malnutrition killing children again in Guatemala
April 21, 2009 Foods Resource Bank Guatemala Totonicapan program supporting PDA project
April 9, 2009 Communication and resurrection: An Easter reflection by Dennis Smith
February 17, 2009 Twelve new PC(USA) mission workers begin service
December 5-7, 2008 Hunger Program's Global Food Crisis monthly emphases: Agrofuels and Guatemala
October 13, 2008  [WACC] Dennis Smith elected president of AACC
Spring/Summer 2008 inspire (Princeton Theological Seminary magazine), Christ's Call to Guatemala (re Karla Koll)
"Trinidad de amor"—Presbyterians in North Carolina, Guatemala and Malawi form a "triangle of love, " Spring/Summer2006 Highlights

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Guatemala Mission Network

• 2009 meeting date: Oct. 21–Oct. 22 (in conjunction with the Mission Celebration), Cincinnati, Ohio
• For information contact Stan deVoogd

The Guatemala Mission Network is among more than 25 networks that connect Presbyterians who share a common mission interest. Most participants are involved in mission partnerships through congregations, presbyteries or synods. Network members come together to coordinate efforts, share best practices and develop strategies.

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