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4 winter 2017
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Presbyterians Sharing—Ministry Broad and Deep
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By Karen Plater, Associate Secretary, Stewardship and Planned Giving
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” John 20:29b
Every year, people—from youth in their teens to active seniors (the old- est so far has been 90)—visit PCC partners on mission trips. It’s a jour- ney of learning, sharing and building relationships, as the groups partake in a variety of activities designed to support the partners’ long-term mis- sion work. This year Presbyterians have ventured to Ghana, Isreal/Pales- tine, Guatemala, Hungary, and visited Indigenous ministries in central and western Canada. A group is prepar- ing to go to Malawi this spring. (The deadline to apply is Dec. 1, if you are interested!) Again and again we hear how seeing the work in person helps make it come alive in many different ways.
In this issue, you can read about Laura Ingle’s journey to Ghana
through Youth in Mission this past summer. She shares her transforma- tion, particularly how she sees Pres- byterians Sharing and PWS&D in a new light.
While only a handful of people ac- tually get to visit our PCC partners, in the 20 years that I’ve worked for the PCC I’ve been astounded by those who continue to faithfully give with- out ever having seen first-hand the impact of their gifts. They may read stories—some in these very pages (watch for the Presbyterians Shar- ing stamp)—or hear a talk at their congregation, but it’s only a sliver of what the church is doing. And yet every year the gifts flow in—a true testimony to the generosity and faith- fulness of Presbyterians across Can- ada. What overflowing abundance!
There’s also a lot happening be- hind the scenes to suppor t con- gregations and our collective min- istry—lesser known, but no less important. Ministry & Church Voca- tions guidance conference encour- ages, equips and helps candidates
for ministry discern their calling. Letters have been written and sent to government officials, encourag- ing them to keep their promise that Indigenous people on reserves will have access to clean and safe wa- ter. Webinars have been launched to help equip congregational leaders in leadership and stewardship skills— check them out at presbyterian.ca/ webinar-wednesday.
The PCC’s ministry is broad and deep. As churches around the world celebrate 500 years of reforming and being reformed, it is an exciting time to be part of this ministry.
Watch for the stamps throughout this issue to see some of the ministry supported in Canada and around the world through your gifts to Presbyterians Sharing. Learn more about mission opportunities at presbyterian.ca/ experiencemission
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