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New Journeys---Ancient Paths

by Debra A. Glor

Do sneakers ever make you think of mission? If not, well, it might be time to simplify the way you think about outreach and mission projects. Just like starting an exercise program, sometimes the best way to get involved in mission is to grab a pair of sneakers and start running---no procrastinating or waiting for all the obstacles to be cleared, just go. In the words of Marj Carpenter, former General Assembly moderator and well-known mission advocate, "It's always a good time for mission!"

Of course, Presbyterian Women enthusiasts have known this for years, putting their faith into action and taking to heart Mahatma Gandhi's challenge, "Be the change you wish to see." When I heard the theme for the 1996 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), "Consider Your Call," I asked myself, "What touches your heart and makes you yearn to leave your comfortable surroundings?" The answer was American Indian issues, which I developed a deep appreciation for while growing up near the Tonawanda Seneca Reservation in New York.


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