During Pentecost, we celebrate that the Holy Spirit has opened the doors to faith in Jesus Christ. Just as many of us were nurtured in faith during our youth, we give to support these ministries and offer ourselves in service to the faith formation of other youth and young adults.
This year we are celebrating 70 years of One Great Hour of Sharing! Incorporate this hymn, "Your Work, O God, Needs Many Hands," into worship as we prepare to collect this Special Offering.
Awakening to God’s Beauty 하나님의 아름다움에 깨어나기
The Book of Order of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) requires that permission be given for the celebration of the sacrament of Communion prior to that event. Submit this form in time for action to be taken before the trip begins.
For commissioning a group before leaving for a mission trip.
This commissioning service can be used during a service of worship in a participant's congregation.
Customize this Word document created in partnership with staff at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Service for sending forth church mission groups. A covenant sealed with or symbolized with salt is one seen as a solemn promise before God, never to be broken. From A Journey Together: A Resource for Short-Term Mission Volunteers and their Congregations.
For services recognizing the return or departure of trip participants, mission workers or volunteers. From A Journey Together: A Resource for Short-Term Mission Volunteers and their Congregations.
For commissioning a group before leaving for a mission trip. The service can be adapted for use in commissioning an individual volunteer by changing "Team" to 'Mission Volunteer" and using the appropriate pronouns. From A Journey Together: A Resource for Short-Term Mission Volunteers and their Congregations.