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Mission stories for special days and seasons
New Testament readings
Click on the links below to read mission stories from PC(USA) mission workers that illustrate special days and seasons from lectionary New Testament readings for 2019. Mission workers were asked to reflect on these scripture readings as they relate to their ministries and those of the global partners with whom they serve. Check back frequently for updated stories for special Sundays.
Upcoming:
World Communion Sunday, October 6
A reflection by John McCall, serving in Taiwan
Past:
Mission Worker Sunday (Sixth Sunday of Easter), May 26
A reflection from Stephanie Caudill, associate, Equipping for Mission Involvement, Presbyterian World Mission
Lent:
First Sunday in Lent, March 10
A reflection from Al and Ellen Smith, mission co-workers serving in Germany
Second Sunday in Lent, March 17
A reflection by the Rev. Victor E. Makari, PhD, regional liaison for Israel, Palestine and Jordan
Third Sunday in Lent, March 24
A reflection from Dan Turk, mission co-worker serving in Madagascar
Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 31
A reflection from Sarah Henken, mission co-worker serving in Colombia
Fifth Sunday in Lent, April 7
A reflection from John McCall, mission co-worker serving in Taiwan
Holy Week: Palm (Passion) Sunday, April 14
A reflection from Michael Parker, associate for ecumenical partnerships serving as professor of church history at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo
Holy Week: Monday, April 15
A reflection from Emily Hicks, a Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) serving in Washington, D.C.
Holy Week: Tuesday, April 16
A reflection from Leslie Vogel, regional liaison for Mexico and Guatemala
Holy Week: Wednesday, April 17
A reflection from Nancy Smith-Mather, mission co-worker serving in South Sudan
Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, April 18
A reflection from Cobbie and Dessa Palm, mission co-workers serving in the Philippines
Holy Week: Good Friday, April 19
A reflection from David Cortes, a mission co-worker serving in Cuba
Holy Week: The Great Vigil of Easter, Saturday, April 20
A reflection from Erin Tolar, a Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) serving in Ashville, NC
Holy Week: Easter Sunday, April 21
A reflection from the Rev. Jose Luis Casal, director of World Mission