Scripture Lesson: Luke 10:25-37. Reflections by Ryan Chin, Max Tieche. Scripture Lesson: Mark 10:17-22. Reflections by Barbara Humphrey, Margaret Gruber, Sophie Low. To read the worship bulletin,...
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YAV Emma in the Philippines – First Three Weeks
Emma writes: From our itinerary so far, I’d like to pull out just a few pieces of my experience to share. First, I want to explain that this experience, from my own perspective, has been at times uncomfortable....
Shopping at Amazon Can Help the Church!
Did you know that Amazon will give 0.5% of eligible purchases to the church if you set the church (“First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown”) as your designated charity in the Amazon Smile program? Just...
Grassroots Leadership welcomes YAV Elizabeth Welliver to its Austin staff.
Elizabeth joins Grassroots as the fifth Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) to serve with the immigration team since 2012. The Young Adult Volunteer program with the Presbyterian Church (USA) offers the opportunity...
YAV Elizabeth Welliver Arrives in Austin
“I am commissioned to follow Jesus and cross the borders that marginalize minority communities. I am asked to reflect on how I define ‘success’ and ‘abundance’ by practicing simple...
Deacon’s Corner – September 2017
The summer quickly draws to a close and we find ourselves back in our “normal” routines – kids are back in school, there are buses to catch, lunches to make, meetings and choir rehearsal to...
Commissioned YAV Emily Arrives in Phillipines
On Sunday, August 27, 2017, we commissioned Elizabeth Welliver and Emma Warman, who dedicate a year of their lives to learn what God is doing through them and in them. We hope to follow their journey through...
School Uniforms Needed for the Dominican Republic
During our time in Caimonial and Derrumbadero, Dominican Republic, our mission team had the opportunity to meet, play with, and build relationships with many of the children in these two communities....
YAV Sunday is August 27
On Sunday, August 27, we will commission Young Adult Volunteers of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to a year of service. YAVs are young adults from 19 to 30 years. They live in intentional Christian community,...
Remember Deacons’ Fund Offering Envelopes?
Many of us no longer use offering envelopes, so we don’t get that little twice-a-year reminder about the Deacons’ Fund. In the midst of our blessings, however, the Deacons ask that you remember...