Horizons Sample

NOV-DEC 2011

Horizons magazine is published by Presbyterian Women (PW) the national women’s organization of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

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Our Purpose The purpose of Horizons magazine is the same as the purpose of our publisher, Presbyterian Women: Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves • to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study, • to support the mission of the church worldwide, • to work for justice and peace, and • to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom. Letters to the Editor Send your comments to Horizons, 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202–1396; FAX 502/569–8085; or email Susan.Jackson-Dowd@pcusa.org. Due to the volume of mail received, letters may not receive a personal reply. Visit PW and Horizons online Presbyterian Women • www.presbyterianwomen.org Horizons • http://horizons.pcusa.org Subscriptions To subscribe to Horizons, or if you have questions about your current subscription, call 866/802-3635, or visit www.pcusa.org/horizons. Allow 8–12 weeks for your new subscription to become effective. Moving? Send your new address (including your current Horizons label) to Horizons, P.O. Box 421, Congers, NY 10920- 0421, call 866/802-3635, visit www.pcusa.org/horizons or fax 845/267-3478. Allow 8–12 weeks for your change of address to become effective. Themes and Guidelines Horizons welcomes manuscript submissions. A list of our upcoming themes, manuscript deadlines and writers' guidelines are available from our office or our web site. Write to PW Assistant Editor, 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202–1396; FAX 502/569–8085; or visit www.pcusa.org/horizons. In Our Next Issue The 2011 Global Exchange to India Susan Jackson Dowd provides an overview of the places, projects and issues on which 30 Presbyterian women focused during the 2011 Global Exchange to India. Sushma Ramswami and Margaret Shafer describe religion in India—how Christianity fits into a multireligious and multilingual society, and the unique role and tradition of Presbyterian churches. Neerja Prasad highlights the historical and societal forces that lead to the oppression of Indian women and the ways that the church and government are working for equality for women. Karuna Roy shares the stories of women trapped in human trafficking (one of India's most pressing issues) and the social programs that work to free them. The recipients 2012 Birthday Offering are announced. And much more! November/December 2011 1 Vol. 24, No. 7 Horizons, the magazine for Presbyterian Women 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202–1396 888/728–7228 www.pcusa.org/horizons Horizons (ISSN–1040–0087) is published bimonthly as a magazine, and as a Bible study in March, at 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY, by Presbyterian Women in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Louisville, KY, and at additional mailing offices. Copyright © 2011 Horizons. All rights reserved. When material Revised Standard Version of the Bible, are copyrighted © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission. Scripture marked NIV is taken from the Holy Bible, New Interna- necessarily those of the publisher. Postmaster: Send address changes directly to Horizons, P.O. Box 421, Congers, NY 10920-0421. Horizons Editorial Committee Magdalena García Chicago, IL Bobbi Wells Hargleroad Tucson, AZ Ruth Mason Lowe Evans, GA Cindy MartensWashington, DC PW Communications Staff Sharon Dunne Gillies associate editor/web content editor Susan Jackson Dowd communications coordinator Yvonne M. Hileman assistant editor Credits Cover: The Commander, Rassouli. See more of Rassouli's work at www.newdawncollections.com. 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