I am...

I want to...

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) Blogs

Where Your Heart Is…

A Weekly Offerings Stewardship Blog

December 21, 2015

Christmas Joy – A Tradition of Living for Others

BY Posted at

Minute for Mission: Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges Doreen Kayla grew up in Kenya. Her childhood—unlike that of many of her classmates at Stillman College—wasn’t filled with after-school activities and family vacations. Instead, she experienced the height of the violence of the Kenyan crisis, where an estimated 800 to 1,500 men, women, and children were… Read more »

December 18, 2015

Christmas Joy – On the Move

BY Posted at

Minute for Mission: Board of Pensions Rev. Thomas “Tom” Gard and his wife Laurel believe the Board of Pensions is a godsend. This recently retired teaching elder from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is referring to the Shared Grant contributed to by the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys, the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, and the Board’s Assistance… Read more »

December 17, 2015

Hunting Down Resources

BY Posted at

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, finding resources to promote upcoming offerings can be difficult. Here are a few tips to get what you need quickly and efficiently.  Start your search at http://specialofferings.pcusa.org – we have compiled information about the offerings and links to resources on one page, so you don’t have to navigate the entirety… Read more »

December 16, 2015

Christmas Joy – Menaul School

BY Posted at

Minute for Mission: Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges When Siya Gu came to the United States from her hometown in China in 2013, she never imagined that her journey and the education that she received would impact her life in so many ways.  “When I first came to America for school, I was nervous and… Read more »

December 9, 2015

Christmas Joy – Helping and Empowering Others

BY Posted at

Minute for Mission: Board of Pensions No one should have to choose between food and medicine, but Sharon was approaching that.  Battling advanced thyroid cancer since 2001, Sharon was facing the growing number of additional prescriptions and the copays that come with them. “I didn’t know what I would do,” she shared. “You hear about… Read more »

November 30, 2015

Keeping the promise of the Advent season

BY Posted at

During this Advent season, we reflect on the influence a promise can have on our lives. God promised each of us salvation, and kept that promise with the birth of Jesus. That promise sustains and uplifts us, during good times and challenging ones. When we understand this deeper meaning of a promise, we also understand… Read more »

November 23, 2015

Words of Thanks from Menaul School

BY Posted at

As we approach Thanksgiving, we are also greeted by words of thanks from others. Two students from the Menaul School, a recipient of Christmas Joy Offering Funds, have sent along a letter for me to share with you:

Read more »

November 18, 2015

Passion and Mission

BY Posted at

Passion and Mission – Two words that describe the volunteer Ambassadors of the Special Offerings Leader Support Network.  Many of the volunteers are pastors. Many are ruling elders. Some are young. Some are retired. The two common threads among them are a passion for God’s work in the world; and a heart for local, national and global mission. The Office of Special Offerings partners with these volunteers, who are Presbyterians that support Special Offerings not only through giving to their church but also by giving of time and energy.

Read more »

November 10, 2015

Eaton FPC Youth loves to support PCUSA Missions!

BY Posted at

Guest Post by Beth Poole In this job, I get to hear from several leaders in our congregations about the ways they have used Special Offerings materials to reach out to their church families. I recently spoke with Beth Poole, Christian Education Director at Eaton First Presbyterian Church in Eaton, OH. She offered to write… Read more »

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” — Luke 23:42

Contact Us