Presbyterian Mission Agency

A letter from Kay Day serving in Rwanda

January 2016 - Spouses’ School

Dear Family and Friends,

Happy New Year greetings from Rwanda!

As the old year ends and the new one begins, we all have a tendency to reflect on the events of the past year. Rather than counting the number of classes I’ve taught or sermons I’ve preached, I like to reflect on the people’s lives that have touched mine in the events of the year. One of the most significant for me was just before the Christmas break, when we held “Spouses’ School” at PIASS (Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences). This was an event sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of the PC(USA) and enabled 40 spouses of pastors and pastors in training to receive training themselves in the Bible and Bible study leadership, church history, pastoral counseling, community development, and several other areas that equip them to assist their spouses more effectively in ministry.

Association for Retired Ministers, their Spouses or Survivors

The Association for Retired Ministers, their Spouses or Survivors (ARMSS) was formed during a Convention on May 21-24, 1997 in Louisville, Ky., in partnership with Older Adult Ministries.

Mission statement

The Association of Retired Ministers, their Spouses and Survivors is called by the grace of God to bear witness to their faithful service to Jesus Christ. Therefore, we covenant to:

• Advocate for the support and nurture of the retired clergy, spouses and their survivors in recognition and celebration of their contribution to the Church.
• Provide a …