Author Archives: Mike Givler

History, perseverance aplenty at 300-year-old Donegal Presbyterian Church

Posted August 30, 2021

“God’s hand is at work in this congregation because they do a phenomenal job looking at what truly unites them, and that is the faith of Jesus Christ given to them by God’s grace.”

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Rev. Bob Hotchkiss, 89, served the church with passion

Posted August 25, 2021

“There is not a bit of doubt in my mind that he was looking for something to do to serve the church absolutely as long as he could physically do it because he really did love the church.”

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Cabwaylingo Presbyterian Chapel steps up to aid WV flooding victims

Posted July 22, 2021

“It was awesome to see how God stepped up, not only with the financial but he also sent groups to help muck out.”

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First Church of Wheeling offering $10K per capita match in UOV Presbytery

Posted July 9, 2021

“We’re trusting that God will inspire people to give more and see the benefits of their giving.”

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Rich Heritage of African Americans in the Presbyterian Church

Posted January 22, 2022

The Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus will gather Saturday, Feb. 19, for its third annual Rich Heritage of African Americans in the Presbyterian Church event.

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Ivyland Church guides youth to serving at local missions

Posted July 1, 2021

“Our work together and with others is an exercise in giving and sharing of time and resources so that the mission sites may continue to serve the needs of children at risk in our community.”

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West Virginia’s Matthew 25 triad ‘a blessing from God’

Posted June 24, 2021

“These relationships build up the body of Christ in ways that make our witness stronger, both as individual congregations and together.”

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PMM co-founder Dennis Benson, 85, was a rare talent

Posted June 22, 2021

“He was probably one of the most creative geniuses with both youth ministry and media that I’ve experienced with the Presbyterian Church and the ecumenical church.”

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What’s your Synod up to? Ends Progress Report explains.

Posted November 11, 2021

View the report that was presented to the Governing Commission at its September meeting chronicling the ends work achieved during the prior six months.

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Rev. Tyler Bayless serving God and country in Air Force

Posted June 15, 2021

“I’ve always had this sense of service that is important to me.”

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