Silver Spring Church combines two loves to create ‘Meal with a Mission’
“This seems like something that works. It’s certainly in line with our core values of hospitality and mission.”
Author Archives: Mike Givler
Kristal clear? Not really, but Smith knows ‘God does provide’
“I don’t know what’s coming next, but I trust that something’s coming.”
A prayer to ‘protect the little ones’
“Lift the humble up. Defend the poor and needy. Let your kingdom come — and prepare us to welcome it.”
Susan Nesti, Mark Juengel set to lead Synod as co-moderators in 2026
Susan Nesti, a ruling elder from the Presbytery of Redstone, and Mark Juengel, a teaching elder from Mountain Laurel Presbytery, are serving as the co-moderators for the Synod of the Trinity in 2026.
The Wright Stuff: West Virginia elects new lead presbyter
“I really feel like both through doors opening and people, those things all said to me that God’s giving me this opportunity, and I need to take it,”
Krislund names Ryan Croft as new executive director
“I believe that summer camp is the single best thing we can do for our young people.”
Morgantown’s RAMP Hotel Project helps people get back on track
The Morgantown Resources Applied for Mutual Progress (RAMP) Hotel Program is designed to be an alternative emergency housing solution.
Synod’s Jan. 23 newsletter available
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Christmas 2025: Nudging and Advising
Gandalf must stay. He must continue working within the constraints of mortality, nudging and advising, forever denied the efficiency of simply imposing solutions. And this is the tragedy: the wise must always work slowly while the corrupt can move with terrible speed. (Genny Harrison)[1] A Christmas reflection on Tolkien probably dates me as much as…
Gene Toot, 96, was a ‘prominent member’ of East Liverpool, OH, community
“I will say he’s one of those who’s not replaceable.”