I was encouraged by our last presbytery meeting. Not so much by the vote to proceed with plans to sell the presbytery office building. That was an historic vote, a wise, appropriate, and to me, sensible vote. However, the result brought more of a sense of relief as well as the realization that now the real work begins. Yes, we do have our work cut out for us. What encouraged me the most, however, was “Good News from the Pews.”

Clear Creek Presbyterian Church will be celebrating 125 years of service in the Clear Creek community the weekend of June 4-5. There will be fellowship, food, music, and memories from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, followed by Sunday worship, beginning at 11:15 a.m. June 5. The church is located at 4100 Clear Fork Rd., Clear Creek, Raleigh County. For more information, contact Gwen Stover at 304-877-2542.

The Citizens Climate Lobby West Virginia hosts this free event. Featured speakers include Presbyterian ministers Robin Blakeman (Executive Director, Energy Efficient WV) and Bill Myers (Pastor, Charleston First), Rev. Jeff Allen (Executive Director, WV Council of Churches), Delegate Evan Hansen, and CCLWV founder Jim Probst. Register here.

“Please tell me this is not a call to be a pastor.” That is what Jay Nunley said to his pastor and mentor, Jim Musgrave, one day in 2016. (...) Jim smiled and said, “Yes, that is a call to ministry.” Jay was not at all sure that was what he wanted to hear. “What do I do?” he asked. Jim answered simply, “Become a pastor.” Jay fought this for a while but soon found himself preaching at the Gilbert Presbyterian Church a few times a month. He also enrolled in the Presby Prep program offered by the Presbytery. He finished the first two years and became an Authorized Lay Preacher (ALP). He continued to work full time in radio while he preaching on a regular basis at Gilbert. In 2021, Jay finished the third year of Presby Prep and was commissioned in August as a pastor. In September, he officially became the Commissioned Pastor (CP) for Gilbert and also for First in Logan.

The Presbytery has printed the 2022 directory, and we have 6 remaining. If you or your church would like one, please email office@wvpresbytery.org or call 304-744-7634. Remember, the directory is also on our website; if you need the password to access it there, use the contact information above.