Author Archives: Mike Givler

Presbyterian Media Mission videos will help Biblical animals tell their stories

Posted November 26, 2018

“We’re kind of looking for some of the unfamiliar stories of the Bible that can capture people’s imagination about different parts of the Bible that maybe they haven’t given as much attention to in terms of at least the animal character.”

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‘We must hold ourselves accountable. We must hold each other accountable.’

Posted October 28, 2018

To my brothers and sisters in the Synod of the Trinity: Just four days ago, the Synod of the Trinity’s annual assembly adjourned after two days spent celebrating and remembering the Rev. Fred Rogers and asking “Won’t you be my neighbor?” And Saturday, in Fred’s real-life Pittsburgh neighborhood, a man filled with hatred burst into…

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In wake of Pittsburgh tragedy, ‘the call is now’

Posted October 28, 2018

“For each of us, and most certainly for those who claim to be Jesus followers, the call is now. The time is long past.”

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Thanksgiving comes early for Washington, PA, community through ‘Feeding of the 500’ initiative

Posted November 26, 2018

“We have attorneys, politicians, doctors. It’s very heart-warming to see a doctor sitting beside a homeless person just sharing a meal.”

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Synod Abundance Grant helps Kiskiminetas Presbytery connect with Rwandan neighbors

Posted October 30, 2018

A couple dozen people have traveled from Pennsylvania to Rwanda and had life-changing and life-giving experiences.

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Presbyterians respond to tragic synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh

Posted November 6, 2018

“We’ll remind people that in the midst of tragedy that God is at work and still working good in the midst of it.”

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October 2018 Synod Assembly: Rhythm of the Synod

Posted November 5, 2018

“It has never been more important for Christians to stand up and say ‘Enough!’”

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Synod grant helps summer feeding program in Columbia, PA, reach adults, too

Posted October 9, 2018

“What an amazing summer of adventure, new friends and the wonderful gift of sharing God’s love through our work.”

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Jim Cushman, 77, helped Synod and others through times of transition

Posted October 3, 2018

“I’m grateful for my friend, Jim Cushman, for what his friendship and leadership meant, and that his work will continue in those who follow.”

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Power of prayer keeps Chip Crawford moving forward after accident in Iceland

Posted October 1, 2018

“The healing power of prayer deepened my faith. … A lot of the support came from my faith community. People are constantly reaching out, so that has an effect.”

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