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Beloved Fathers and Brothers, First thank you for your steadfast prayer and many words of encouragement and expressions of kindness for me and for our family and for the Pottsville congregation during this season of sickness. I have completed my Continue Reading …

My apologies that this update didn’t go out sooner. Due to a technical issue, it was saved as a draft instead of being posted. Thank you for your understanding. Prayer Updates Bonnie Garvey, widow of Reverend Michael Garvey, passed on Continue Reading …

The July/August issue of the ARP Magazine is here! This issue includes a summary of the ARP General Synod 2026, featuring the Moderator’s challenge for the year, “Knowing Jesus, Growing in Grace,” based on 2 Peter 3:18. The July Emphasis, “This Is Eternal Continue Reading …

Greetings from your Moderator! As the month of July has just begun, I thought it wise to put forward the monthly emphasis as approved by our General Synod last month. The July emphasis is: July – Jesus’ Prayer for You: Continue Reading …

Happy birthday to the following from our prayer calendars in The ARP Magazine. Those listed below are Retired Ministers, Retired Missionaries, Minister’s Widows, or Retired Synod Employees. 8 – Guy H. Smith, Retired Minister 13 – Mrs. Jim (Nancy) Corbitt 14 – Continue Reading …

We’ve heard about several scams circulating recently. If you receive a call or email requesting gift cards due to an emergency, or an unexpected invitation or request, take a moment to verify before responding. A simple way to do this Continue Reading …

This is a brief summary of the 222nd General Synod meeting. For my full report, subscribe to The ARP Magazine. (arpmagazine.org) Rev. Myers McKinney led the Opening Worship, followed by communion with Rev. David Walkup and Rev. Brooks Pipher. Principal Continue Reading …

Day 7: Praying for Our Agencies Prayer Focus: Please pray for each agency represented at the meeting. Pray for the Boards and Committees. Ask God to continue to bless their leaders, staff, and volunteers as they carry out the work of Continue Reading …

Day 6: Praying for Difficult Topics and Discussions Prayer Focus: Please pray for wisdom, grace, and humility in all conversations surrounding challenging issues. Pray that the discussions would be conducted with respect, a focus on truth, and a desire for Continue Reading …

Day 5: Praying for Friendships and Fellowship Prayer Focus: Pray that Synod will be more than meetings and reports. Ask God to use the week to strengthen friendships, encourage His people, and deepen our fellowship in Christ. May our conversations, Continue Reading …