Author Archives: Mike Givler

Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery reflects on 50 years of ministry

Posted October 20, 2023

“We’re looking forward to another 50 years of being the gospel of Jesus Christ in the Valley.”

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Campaign erases nearly $6 million in medical debt

Posted March 7, 2024

Nearly $49,000 was collected in the Synod region, which was used to pay off $5,957,132.58 in medical debt for 6,537 families in the Synod region.

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Learn ‘How to Prepare and Lead a Healing Funeral Service’

Posted February 29, 2024

The booklet includes seven lessons followed by pages of examples of different ways to do the specific parts of the service.

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Bower Hill Church declares ‘open season on medical debt’

Posted September 27, 2023

“People are in medical debt through no fault of their own. … It’s a big problem.”

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Krislund Camp celebrates 60 years of relationship-building

Posted September 12, 2023

“It was really special at the anniversary to connect a lot of our alumni with staff and campers.”

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Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry

Posted February 22, 2024

Annual gathering slated for April 30-May 3 on the Princeton campus in New Jersey.

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RESET is music to people’s ears in Erie

Posted August 24, 2023

Elmwood’s model for RESET is vibrant, different and making a difference.

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Protect ministry buildings from freezing temps

Posted December 14, 2023

The Synod encourages you to take time now to develop a freezing weather routine to help prevent as much damage as possible.

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Relationships helped carry Steve Cureton during his time in Northumberland

Posted July 31, 2023

“We’ve just got some great folk here.”

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Dialog sermon in West Virginia allows Presbyterian, Muslim pastors to share pulpit

Posted July 20, 2023

“(The goal was to) understand our differences, respect our differences and to live in harmony with one another.”

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