From your Mission Advocate Judi Pogue

I recently returned from the first-ever gathering of PC(USA) Mission Advocates. The meeting, which was held in Louisville, provided a broad look at the work the Presbyterian Global Mission program does around the world. I met some wonderfully caring people, who shared their knowledge with those of us in attendance.

Our mission co-worker in Central Asia, has asked us to pray that the "do-it-yourself" school the village men are building to replace a 70-year-old school building will be ready by September. She also asks that we pray that her colleagues and their work with those in need will be blessed. The country in which she works welcomes development work, which is what she does. Pray, also, that she continues to receive the necessary visas to remain in the country.

The Presbytery of San Jose will be hosting a team of a mission co-worker and an International Peacemaker for a week in the fall. We are not yet certain whether they will be here September 25-October 2 or October 2-October 9. I will be happy to bring this team to visit at your church. Please be thinking what venue would work best for these guests to share their important and interesting service to God.

Some possible alternatives for making the most of their visit would be to have them speak at a Sunday service, to a Bible study group, to PW or to a youth group. If you think you might work with other Presbyterian churches to host this team, that is a great option. Another option might be to host them at a meal in the home of a member of your church along with other members of your congregation.

As soon as I know when our team will arrive and where they are from, I will let you know, so you can offer specific times for a visit.

Judi

 

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