Author Archives: Mike Givler

First Church of Allentown digs deep during time in Honduras

Posted June 13, 2019

“I realized that there is no such thing as ‘first’ or ‘third’ world, only God’s world.”

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Kanawha Valley celebrates 200 years of Presbyterianism

Posted June 12, 2019

“We still believe that God has work for us to do.”

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Presbyterian, Lutheran churches home to Rev. Alina Kanaski

Posted May 24, 2019

“I’m happy with where (the congregations) are right now. They’re more aware of each other than when we started.”

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Dave Vogan, 88, led Huntingdon, Northumberland presbyteries for more than two decades

Posted October 2, 2019

“I valued his mentorship, his friendship, his clear thinking, his kindness and his evident love for Christ and His Church.”

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Webinar coinciding with Redstone’s opioid curriculum will bring epidemic ‘Into the Light’

Posted April 4, 2019

“I’m hoping that the webinar will bring together folks who can learn together and share ideas for ministry.”

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Second Presbyterian Church of Carlisle at forefront of connecting community following KKK presence

Posted May 1, 2019

“When you attack one, you attack all of us, and we’re gonna stand with each other.”

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Congregations come together to form Freedom House with help of Synod Freedom Grant

Posted May 7, 2019

This is a creative partnership between two churches only 10,000 feet apart but separated by cultural divides and I-95.

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Big Tent (day 3): Now what?

Posted August 8, 2019

“We make all of our choices, and our choices make us.”

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Paul Wierman, 87, led through his heart (and laughter)

Posted July 26, 2019

“He was just a guy who cared about people and that was his primary principle in life.”

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Synod’s Freedom Grant allows Laughlin Memorial to beat to a different drum

Posted April 26, 2019

Laughlin Memorial Chapel seeks to provide a safe place for young people and to provide actual nourishment for young people while also nourishing their spirits and minds with enrichment programs like the Young Lions Club.

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