pentecost offering Archives

Peas and joy at Okra Abbey

Posted May 3rd, 2019

As the team tore down the last of the vines covering the garden gates, Young Adult Volunteer Regi Jones realized they had just helped to unwrap the gift of Okra Abbey for the Pigeon Town neighborhood in New Orleans.

‘Here’s my Heart’ named 2019 Presbyterian Youth Triennium theme

Posted April 24th, 2018

Presbyterian Youth Triennium (PYT) director Gina Yeager-Buckley loves the juxtaposition of the recently unveiled “Here’s my Heart” 2019 PYT theme.

Minute for Mission: Day of Pentecost/Pentecost Offering

Posted April 18th, 2018

Kristen Young will never forget the face of Diana. The expectant teen was scared and refused to smile when she came to the shelter in Peru where Young worked last year as a Presbyterian Young Adult Volunteer (YAV). As the days passed, Diana felt the warm embrace of the center staff and her somber countenance began to brighten. Young was especially moved when she saw the delight Diana took in her newborn son.

Pentecost Offering helps youth reach full potential

Posted April 18th, 2018

When First Presbyterian Church of Homewood, Illinois, celebrated 150 years of ministry in 2008, it wanted to both cherish the past and embrace the future.

‘Here’s my Heart’ named 2019 Presbyterian Youth Triennium theme

Posted April 9th, 2018

Presbyterian Youth Triennium (PYT) director Gina Yeager-Buckley loves the juxtaposition of the recently unveiled “Here’s my Heart” 2019 PYT theme.

Young Adult Volunteers: shaping the next generation of faithful leaders

Posted October 17th, 2017

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018–2019 Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) class. This is the 25th anniversary of a program that is helping to shape the next generation of globally aware, faithful and passionate leaders.

Young Adult Volunteer finds new focus with Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations

Posted July 26th, 2017

Like many high school graduates, Mindy Vande Brake was searching for purpose in her life. The St. Cloud, Minnesota native went to college close to home, but couldn’t settle on a major that she found exciting. She decided to get some work experience and found herself in the restaurant industry.

‘Why does Pentecost matter? What do we do with the Holy Spirit!’

Posted May 30th, 2017

On Wednesday, May 31, at 3:00 p.m. EDT, Wiley and the Rev. Dr. Paul Huh, the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s associate for Korean Translation, will be live on the PC(USA) Facebook page to speak briefly about the history of the Christian festival and the vital place of the Holy Spirit in Reformed theology and worship.

‘Teach Me the Way I Should GO’ Bible study now available for youth and youth groups

Posted May 19th, 2017

From its opening call to worship to its closing benediction and commissioning, the 2016 Presbyterian Youth Triennium — themed “GO!” — was intentionally designed to send young people out to change the world.

Minute for Mission: Pentecost Offering

Posted May 10th, 2017

As a high school student, Lily Jones had a beautiful 18-month-old daughter and a strong desire to finish school. Lily knew the importance of education to her future and that of her daughter Sophia, but day care posed a problem.