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GA NEWS: World mission personnel honor six mission co-workers

SAN JOSE — From near and far, recent and past, they gathered for the World Mission Personnel and Alumni Reception Saturday night, June 21 at the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly meeting.

 They honored six people who retired from mission work with a combined 139 years of service.
“When they (congregations) learn about our work they are very supportive,” said Joanne Brown, one of the six people recognized for retiring after more than 20 years of service including 18 as theology professor with the United Church of Christ in Madagascar.

She said the Mission Challenge ’07 was a good effort to educate Presbyterians on the...

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