Author Archives: Mike Givler

Time to get ready!!!

Posted June 16, 2018

With the theme of striving first for the kingdom of God and His righteousness, we come together to seek what the Lord may have for us not only as individuals and congregations.

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Church of the Mountain delivers medicine but gets more in return on trip to Cuba

Posted June 5, 2018

“While the medicines we were carrying were a valuable contribution to the people of Cardenas, the relationships we were forming were more important.”

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Merger four years in the making brings slice of New York to Lackawanna Presbytery

Posted May 23, 2018

An overture at the 223rd General Assembly asking for the town of Waverly, NY, to be included in the Synod of the Trinity will allow for the congregation to be part of Lackawanna, a process that is four years in the making.

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New Synod program focused on various pastoral transitions seeks boost from Lilly Grant

Posted June 7, 2018

We anticipate a rollout of the (Re)Call Initiative in early 2019 and are planning to go forward with a version of the program with or without the grant.

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Third Synod regional gatherings allow for deeper, wider conversations

Posted May 14, 2018

We have been listening for the kind of role the Synod might need to take to provide more targeted networking, training, granting or facilitating to assist presbyteries and presbyteries working together to get where they say they want to be.

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Lake Erie key part in helping get ‘Wheels for Josh’

Posted May 11, 2018

Including the matching money from the Presbytery of Lake Erie, a grand total of $31,301.78 was raised, by the grace of God, for “Wheels for Josh” across the Ghana Mission Network!

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Synod of the Trinity Mid Council Review

Posted May 18, 2018

Find a report provided from the Synod of the Trinity to the General Assembly Mid Council committee.

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Washington Presbytery comes together to celebrate ‘God’s grace and goodness’

Posted April 26, 2018

“It provided a great opportunity to bring our churches together for more than just another meeting.”

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Garden of Edin growing nourishment for body and spirit

Posted April 24, 2018

“It’s a place to gather, share stories, form communities, form friendships and nourish your spirit.”

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Cross-cultural program leaves lasting impact on Lancaster Theological Seminary students

Posted April 19, 2018

“We pray that we each may be a force for good, that we will keep our sights set on the Spirit of Life that shines on everyone and that we will allow that Spirit to guide our steps in ways that truly serve.”

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