Author Archives: Mike Givler

Call brings Rev. J.C. Austin’s gifts to First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem

Posted April 16, 2018

“This congregation is extremely optimistic and excited about where the future is taking us.”

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Many are thankful for First Church of Glenolden’s annual meal ministry

Posted April 12, 2018

“We’re a small congregation that has some mighty warriors.”

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Eleanor Church’s snack bag program goes on despite teachers’ strike in West Virginia

Posted April 3, 2018

“I see a lot of love coming out of this, especially with the kids. But it’s also teachers. Everybody is helping each other.”

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Life is on the other side

Posted March 30, 2018

My call is to trust in that future – do all that I can, and trust, because it is held by the one who burst into new life and invites me to follow.

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Pittsburgh’s Freedom Rising Grant information available

Posted May 10, 2018

Freedom Rising is offering two types of grants for ministries or programs serving African American males between the ages of 6-19 (or grades 1-12) in Allegheny County.

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Synod grant helps Plumville Church get its ‘Angels’ Wings’

Posted March 22, 2018

“Angels’ Wings” is a local county program that helps children, families, seniors, disabled and veterans get through the holiday time each year.

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Presbyterian Youth Triennium set for 2019

Posted January 24, 2019

The theme for the Presbyterian Youth Triennium, which will run from July 16-20 at Purdue University in Indiana, is “Here’s My Heart.”

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Ken Hockenberry answers call to stand with Chantal Atnip as her vice moderator

Posted March 19, 2018

“(Chantal) has this conviction of hope for the church, the desire to serve in a greater capacity, so I responded positively to that.”

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Opening Day at GA

Posted June 16, 2018

I’m looking forward to the week ahead and seeing how God is and will be working in the Presbyterian Church.

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Rev. Dr. Laurie Ferguson emphasizes resiliency at Donegal’s Leader Development Day

Posted March 14, 2018

“When we think about our congregational life, how do we want to be able to live, preach the Gospel and do our mission in these kinds of times?”

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