March 24, 2015 - Beaver

Beaver-Butler Presbytery
Memo
DATE:
March 17, 2015
TO:
Church Secretaries, Ministers and other Friends of Beaver-Butler Presbytery
FROM:
Rev. David Byers, Stated Clerk
RE:
Packets for Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Avenue, Butler, PA 16001
Beaver-Butler Presbytery meeting information packets are available to help your commissioner(s) prepare
for the meeting. Please distribute to your Minister(s) and voting Elder(s). Duplicates of this material will
be available at the meeting for visitors only.
Presbytery Meeting Registration will begin at 5:30 PM
Presbytery Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM
Participants arriving after 6:30 PM will be recorded as absent.
Packets are now available as attached or on our website at: http://beaverbutler.org. If you do not choose
to print the entire packet, remember, duplicates will be available at the meeting for visitors only! Please
don’t hesitate to call Barbara Paff at the Presbytery office 724-452-7515 if you have problems
downloading.
To Request Child Care call the Trinity church at: 724-287-7464
Reminder: A time of “Good News” will be celebrated at the Presbytery Meeting. We are asking that the
Elder Commissioner representing your church take one minute or less to share the good things happening
in your church. Please plan this in advance.
Thank You,
David Byers,
Stated Clerk
All Elder Commissioners, Ministers and Church Secretaries need to receive copies of the information
distributed in this meeting packet. Please communicate to your congregation.
REPORTS
TO
BEAVER-BUTLER
PRESBYTERY
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Trinity Presbyterian Church
107 Staley Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
Worship Pastor: Rev. Connie Frierson
Renewal Pastor: Rev. Dr. Tammy Wiens
Coordinating Pastor: Rev. Dr. Graham Standish
Registration
5:30 PM
Business Meeting
6:00 PM
OFFICERS OF THE PRESBYTERY
Moderator: …………………...….
Vice Moderator: …………………
Coordinating Team Chair: …….
Stated Clerk: …………………….
Treasurer: ………………………..
Asst. Stated Clerk: ……………..
Elder James Ihlenfeld
Rev. Mary Kitchen
Rev. Randall Clow
Rev. David D. Byers
Elder James Gray
Rev. Dennis Burnett
HISTORICAL SKETCH
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Trinity Church began in 1949 when three devoted churchmen, Dr. George C. Miller, the Rev.
Vincent T. Ross, and the Rev. J. Cyrus Smith canvassed the community and found a number
of families interested in the possibility of beginning a church in Butler Township.
What was then Butler Presbytery agreed to sponsor a Sunday School and appointed Rev. J.
Cyrus Smith to direct the school on a part-time basis. On Sunday afternoon February 5,
1950, the first service was held in the basement of the Lyndora Manse. Thirty-seven
children and six adults were present.
After meeting in the manse basement for a time, Butler Presbytery purchased the threeacre site, where a church could be built—our present church. A large tent was erected on
the property on October 22, 195O, and a dedication service was held. There were 115
charter members. After much.-planning, groundbreaking ceremonies were held April 21,
1952. The first service in the new sanctuary, which seated 150 people, was held on Easter
Sunday, April 6, 1952.
The Rev. Homer G. Becker was called in April, 1957, to be the pastor. By this time chairs
were used in all the aisles of the sanctuary at the morning service, and it was apparent that
a larger building was necessary. On November 5, 1967, groundbreaking for the new
sanctuary was accomplished. The first worship service was held in the completed church
on March 16, 1969. Dr. James G. Manor delivered the sermon of dedication. The new
sanctuary and the education unit is the culmination of a congregation, which grew from
115 members.
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The sanctuary is designed to give all a welcome feeling and although the rough-sawn
rugged cross dominates the lighter section of the stained glass window, the sky-light calls
people’s attention upward toward God and sheds a white light on the communion table
directly below symbolizing the death of Christ, the call of God, and the presence of the HoIy
Spirit.
As the 21st century dawned, Trinity Church went through a crisis after hiring a new pastor,
which led to a dramatic reduction in the congregation. This crisis shook the church to its
core, and stripped the church of many of it’s families and members. With help from Beaver
Butler Presbytery, Trinity Church began to consider ways to revitalize itself and create a
healthy, growing congregation again. Also, the leaders of Trinity Church became
determined to ground themselves in Christ and seek God’s way to greater health and
revitalization.
In the Spring of 2014, Trinity Church entered into a partnership with Calvin Presbyterian
Church of Zelienople to help the church grow. Under the guidance of the Rev. Connie
Frierson and the Rev. Dr. Graham Standish from Calvin Church, and also with the help of
the Rev. Dr. Tammy Wiens of Pittsburgh Presbytery, Trinity Church began to revamp our
sanctuary, our worship, and the way we approach ministry, seeking a more spiritual way of
doing ministry.
Over the past six months we have seen our worship attendance grow, and we have begun
adding new members to the church. We are looking forward to our renewal, and we
welcome the members of Beaver Butler Presbytery to our spiritual home.
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Directions to Trinity Presbyterian Church (107 Staley Avenue, Butler, PA 16001)
From the North:
Take route 8 south towards Butler and make a right exit onto route 422 going west. Take
the Lyndora exit and at the light turn left onto 356 (New Castle Road).Past shopping center
at the Target light, turn right onto South Duffy Road. Roughly atop the small rise in the hill
(about ¼ mile) turn left onto Staley Ave. Church parking lot sits on the left.
From the East:
Take route 422 toward Butler and take the Lyndora exit. At the light, turn left and pass
shopping centers on the left. At the light just passed Target, turn right onto South Duffy
Road. Roughly ¼ mile (rise of small hill), turn left onto Staley Ave and church parking lot
sits to the left.
From the West:
Take route 68 west into Butler Township and make a left turn onto South Duffy Road. Go
roughly ½ -3/4 mile and turn right onto Staley Ave. Church parking lot sits on your left.
From the South:
Take route 356 north and follow it all the way into Butler Township, up the hill. Turn left at
the intersection of 356 and South Duffy Road (Walgreens, Target and VA Hospital are at
that intersection). Roughly ¼ mile turn left onto Staley Ave. and church parking lot sits on
your left.
Elder in Charge of Arrangements: Ron Champ
Prayer Room: Church Library (off the Narthex)
Registration: Fellowship Hall
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PRESBYTERY MEETING LEGAL ACTIONS
March 24, 2015
CONSENT AGENDA
Receive the following reports: Coordinating Team Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2015 Pg. 13-16,
Stated Clerk Pg. 17, Treasurer Pg. 13-16, Executive Presbyter, Presbytery Moderators, Minutes
of the Previous Presbytery Meeting: January 24, 2015 pg. 21-32 and grant voice to participating
visitors.
1. The Committee on Ministry recommends that the Presbytery dismiss the Rev. Maurice Smith to
the Presbytery of Scioto Valley, effective March 24, 2015, where he is a Chaplain Serving Other
Institutions.
FLOOR ACTIONS
Coordinating Team
1. That the Presbytery concur with the request of the Congregational Mission Unit and
Peacemaking Committee to present "Five Peacemaking Affirmations for Presbytery
Deliberations" as a First reading; to establish Table Talks in April for discussion; and to vote to
adopt the "Affirmations" at the May meeting of the Presbytery. Pg. 6-10
Committee on Preparation for Ministry
1. That special accommodations be granted to Matthew Grubbs (Under Care) for Senior Ordination
Exams. special accommodations for Matthew Grubbs. The accommodations are:
a. An extension of time, not to exceed ‘time and a half.
b. A grammarian, chosen by CPM, to proofread with Mr. Grubbs for syntactical clarity only.
Nominating Committee
1. Election of Elder Denise Hobaugh - Concord/Hooker (COM-2017)
2. Election of Elder Lois Pacillo - The Galilean/New Galilee (Financial Planning - 2016)
3. Election of Elder Bea Welsh - The Hill/Butler (Personnel - 2017)
Committee on Ministry
2. That the Presbytery concur with the action of the Committee on Ministry to dissolve the pastoral
relationship between the Rev. Nathan Weller and the Mill Creek Church, Hookstown effective
February 22, 2015.
3. That the Presbytery approve the 2015 Terms of Call. Pg. 11-12
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FOR INFORMATION
Coordinating Team
2. The Coordinating Team approved the recommendation of the Financial Planning Committee to
reallocate funds $15,000 from the Temporarily Restricted Fund, $10,000 from the Capital
Improvement Fund and $5,000 from the Technology Fund to meet the needs of Mission Budget
requests.
- Min Partnership Unit ($9,100)
- Congregational Mission Unit ($3,600)
- Congregational Development & Leadership Unit ($2,300)
Committee on Ministry
The COM took the following actions on behalf of the Presbytery on February 7, 2015:
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Dismissed the Rev. Kimberly Merrill to ECO at her request. Effective 2/7/15.
Approved Jordan Rimmer’s contract renewal with Westminster Church/New Brighton.
Appointed the Rev. Steve Franklin as Moderator of Mt. Chestnut/Butler effective 3/1/15.
Conducted an exit interview with Jeff Curtis.
Appointed the Rev. Allison Bauer as Moderator at Mill Creek Church, effective 2/23/15.
Authorized Steffin Hill/Beaver Falls to form a PNC and begin a mission study.
Appointed CRE Eva Marie Barr as Moderator of the Service church, Aliquippa.
Appointed Rev. Andy Shaffer as Moderator of the Mt. Pleasant church, Darlington.
Committee on Preparation for Ministry
2. Received a letter from Aaron Price, Inquirer under care, asking to be removed from the
ordination process.
3. Received request from Glade Run church to enroll one of their elders, Dave Somers, as a CRE
Candidate under care. Directed Pastor Greg Wiest to have Dave complete and return to BBP
office the old CLP application and encouraged Dave to begin CRE classes on-line through
Duquesne Seminary.
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Announcing Upcoming…
TABLE TALK
!
!
The General Assembly (2014) is seeking feedback from each presbytery for the
five affirmations constructed as part of the years’ long process of peacemaking
discernment. These statements are NOT policy but propositions for discussion,
debate, feedback and an advisory vote by each presbytery.
!
In this packet you will find the five affirmations (bottom of pg. 1) and a brief rationale for each (pgs. 2-4). We do not expect unanimous agreement. After the
advisory vote at the May presbytery meeting, the vote, responses, and suggested revisions will be sent to the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy to
help guide the preparation of a report on peacemaking directions for the 222nd
General Assembly (2016).
!
Most of us generally agree that peacemaking is the calling of all believers, but we
differ about what means of peacemaking are faithful to Jesus’ life and witness.
Some believe that violence can never be a faithful, Christian response to conflict
and injustice; others believe that violence can be justified in restraining evil
forces and defending the innocent.
!
To help teaching and ruling elders who will be voting on each of these affirmations at the May Presbytery meeting, the Peacemaking Committee is organizing
two Table Talks. The purpose of these Talks is to encourage faithful debate that
provides insights and allows for varied perspectives in an atmosphere of trust
and regard. The Table Talks will be on Tuesday, April 14th at 7PM and
Wednesday, April 15th at 10:00 AM in the conference room at the
Presbytery Center. Even if you are not voting, we welcome your input. Please
pre-register for one or both of the talks by calling Barb Paff at the Presbytery Office.
!
Please be sure to share the affirmations document and information on the Talks
with Ruling Elders who will be voting at the May presbytery meeting.
!
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OTHER CODE:
B - Book Allowance
C - Cell Phone
D - Dental Insurance
FSA - Flexible Spending Account
LI - Life Insurance
Location-Church
LTC - Long Term Care Ins.
HA - Housing Allowance
HRA-Health Reimb. Acct.
HSA - Health Savings Account
ME- Manse Equity Allowance
MI - Medical Insurance
Yoked
2013
Membership
MM - Medical Deductible Reimbursement
O - Optical
ODB - Optional Death Benefit
P - Personal Days
PE - Professional Expense
S - Study Leave Exp. Reimburse
Pastor
Status
2014
Salary
2015
STATUS CODE:
SC - Salary Continuation
SS - Social Security Supplement
T - Manse Telephone Pd
TDA - Tax Deferred Annuity
V - Vacation
Utilities
2014
2015
Housing
2014
2015
Auto Allow
2014
2015
Aliquippa-New Bethlehem
223
Rev. Randall Clow
FT
39,122
40,688
Paid
Paid
Manse
Manse
IRS Rate
IRS Rate
Aliquippa-Ohio
261
Rev. Nick Marlatt
FT
37,342
38,276
Paid
Paid
Manse
Manse
IRS Rate
IRS Rate
Aliquippa-Raccoon
27
Rev. Keith Black
TS
Aliquippa-Service
43
Vacant
TS
0
Ambridge-UPC
87
Rev. John B. Dickey
PT
23,844
25,036
0
Baden-Concord
143
Rev. John Wiebe
FT
Beaver-Park
360
Rev. Mark A. Boyd
FT
0
25,400
35,000
31,900
14,400
0
-
0
0
IRS Rate
0
0
700
None
2wks/500
1,300
30,000
30,000
4,250
11,640
12,000
-
Manse
Manse
1,454
2,266
2wks/500 V-5wks
2wks/1200
2wks/2100
4,250
TS - Temporary Supply
RP-Renewal Pastor
M-Meal Expenses
No Terms of Call Submitted
Vacant - Terms?
Other
Study/Weeks
2014
2014
2015
2-6wks/
2-6wks/ BA-250, MM-1649, SS-3241, PE-250,
BA-250, MM-1712, SS-3370, PE-250,
1200-3600 1200-3600 ME-1500, T, V-4wks
ME-1500, T, V-4wks
2-6wks/
1200-3600 2 wks/1200 SS - 7.65%, V-One Month
SS - 2,928, V- 4wks
-
700
24,000
DP - Designated Pastor
HR - Honorably Retired
PT - Part Time
FT - Full Time
SS - Stated Supply
2wks/2100 SS-4755, TDA-2400, SS-4755, V-4wks
Professional office in church - 4800, V- 4wks
MM-2500, SS-2679, LI-180, D-1468,V2wks/1696 4wks, PE-783
V-5wks
HRA-2000, SS-3779, M-3500,PE-280
SS-4755, TDA-2400, SS-4755, V-4wks,
D-128
Beaver Falls-Calvary
36
Rev. Paul Holland, H.R.
TS
6,600
6,840
0
Beaver Falls-First
181
Rev. Christopher Noyes
FT
35,020
35,755
8,198
8,370
Beaver Falls-Steffin Hill
129
Rev. Daniel Callahan
Interim
56,375
32,196
0
0
0
22,000
Butler-Covenant
57
Rev. Jim Swanson
FT
35,284
38,359
0
0
26,000
26,000
2wks/1200
2wks/1200 MM-2000, TDA-600, V-4wks
Butler-Faith
94
Rev. Donald Aull
Interim
23,993
24,496
0
0
22,000
Butler-Meridian
285
Rev. Stephen M. Franklin
FT
39,340
42,260
Paid
Paid
Manse
Butler-Mt Chestnut
282
Vacant
FT
18,222
53,051
0
0
24,000
0
IRS Rate
2wks/900
3wks/see
PE
2-6wks/
1200-3600
1wks/450 V-4wks, SS - 3975
V-4wks, SS - 2029
3wks/see C, D, LI, ME - 2400, PE - 8000, V-4wks, C, D, LI, ME - 2400, PE - 9000, V-4wks,
PE SS-3980
SS-3427
MM-2500, SS-4500, TDA-6000, PE-500,
0 V-One Month
Butler-Saint Andrews
153
Rev. Merry Meloy
FT
36,416
38,126
0
0
15,545
15,645
IRS Rate
Butler-The Hill
350
Rev. Clark Sawyer
FT
39,986
39,986
0
0
23,440
23,440
Butler-Trinity
35
Rev. Tammy Wiens
RP
N/A
Callery-Crestview
97
Rev. Robert Goossen
FT
29,460
Cherry Valley-East Unity
39
Dr. . Paul Shaefer
Supply
83
Rev. Mary S. Kitchen
PT
25,272
26,526
0
0
Clintonville-Union
56
Rev. Anthony Catullo
FT
37,688
38,126
Paid
Paid
Manse
Manse
IRS Rate
IRS Rate
Connoq.-WhiteOakSprings
66
Rev. W. Lee Dreyer
FT
43,619
44,535
Paid
Paid
Manse
Manse
.555/mile
57.5/mile
Conway-Conway
37
Rev. Deane Lavender
TS
18,000
18,000
0
0
0
0
Cranberry Community
528
Rev. James M. Moran
FT
25,854
25,854
0
44,815
44,815
IRS Rate
IRS Rate 2wks/1200
2wks/1200 PE-800, SS-7553, V-5wks
Rev. Dena Roy
PT
9,093
9,284
0
16,877
17,242
IRS Rate
IRS Rate
1 wk/1000 V-3 wks, SS-1611
PE-800, SS-7553, V-5wks
V-3 wks, SS-1645, Maternity-12wks,
100%
64
R. Mark Plumb, CRE
CRE
35,000
104
Rev. Derek Marotta
FT
38,016
IRS Rate
2wks/1200
2-6wks/
IRS 1200-3600
V-5wks
2-6wks/
1200-3600 D/0-900, SS-2908, V-4wks
D/0-1300, SS-2947, V-4wks
70
PT
Pulpit
Supply
15,125
IRS Rate
less.05
2wks/600
SS-2008,V-4wks, PE - 1200
76
Rev. C.F. Hoffman
Robert Saul, M.Div. (Not
Ordained)
13,000
15,000
0
0
97
Rev. Mary S. Kitchen
PT
25,272
26,526
0
0
Eau Claire-Eau Claire
39
Charles Cline, CRE
TS
Ellwood City-Knox
57
Rev. Elizabeth Wallace
FT
Chicora-North Butler
Y
Cranberry Community
Cranberry-Fountain Park
Cranberry-Plains
Darlington-First
Y
Darlington-Mt Pleasant
East Butler
Y
N/A
31,056
1,500
38,520
Paid
0
Paid
22,000
Housing
Manse Allowance
Manse
-
IRS Rate
34,356
Manse
0
0
Housing
Manse Allowance
2wks/1200
IRS/2500
0
Vacant
FT
36,023
183
Rev. Tom Harmon
FT
35,500
36,565
Fombell-Camp Run
53
Rev. Andrew C. Shaffer
FT
20,968
33,051
FrankfortSprings-Frankfort
69
Rev. Allison Bauer
FT
39,500
40,500
Freedom-First
36
Rev. Ronald Kronk
TS
10,920
1,300
N/A
126
Rev. James R. Steiner
Interim
0
Paid
Paid
14,618
14,925
1,250
-
Manse
2wks/600
1 wk/1000
0
2 wks/600
0
2 wks/600 V-4wks
V-4wks
2wks
2wks/1200
2wks/1200 SS-3692, V-4wks
B - 500, HSA - 2500, SS-2756, T, V4wks
2-6wks/ C-600, LI-302, SS-2716, TDA-1000, V1200-3600 4wks, BOP Pastoral Renewal 1-wk
SS-3770, V-4wks
2,500
2wks /1850
2-6wks/
1200-3600
2,500
2wks/1200
2wks/1200 HRA-4300,SS-3692, TDA-3000, V-4wks HRA, TDA, V-4wks
2wks/1200
2wks/1200 T, V-4 wks
2,700
Manse
0
0
20,000
20,000
Paid
Paid
Manse
Manse
IRS Rate
IRS Rate
2,460
N/A
6,340
N/A
1,080
2 wks
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V-4wks
-
Manse
N/A see NW
2wks/600 D, V-4wks
2wks/1200 B-300, HRA-2750, SS-3337, T, V-31days B-300, HRA-2750, SS-3407, T, V-31days
Paid
N/A see NW
SS-4058+A1, V-4wks
V- 4wks
-
-
2,500
2wks/1200 SS-3974, V-4wks
2wks/1200
1,250
IRS Rate
MM-1100, SS-4852, V-4wks, D-854
N/A
2wks/1200 V-4wks
-
IRS Rate
MM-2000, V-2wks
2wks/1200
1,250
IRS Rate
2wks/1000 MM-1100, SS-4852, V-4wks, D-735
N/A
-
11,125
1wk/600 B-50, SS-4669, P-5 days, V-6wks
N/A
IRS Rate
134
N/A see NW
2wks/1000
N/A
1,250
Professional office in church - 4600
MM-2500, SS-2735, LI-180, D-1632,V4wks, PE-799, T, ME-3689
2-6wks/ 2wks/1200- MM-800, PE-750, SS-1500, V-4 wks, Ed. MM-800, PE-750, SS-1500, V-4 wks, Ed.
1200-3600
3600 Sabatical-3Mo/5Yr, Sick - 1day/90 days Sabatical-3Mo/5Yr, Sick - 12/90
IRS Rate
80.00/wk
33,650
2wks/1200
-
-
0
0
EvansCity-Westminster
Y-60%
21,000
IRS Rate
N/A
N/A
0
Ellwood- North Sewickley
Hooker-Concord
0
2wks/2915
3,600
3,600
300/mo. +
225/mo+IR
0 IRS Rates
Vouchered Vouchered
see PE
see PE
Manse
N/A
N/A
7,200
1,485
N/A see NW
2 wks V-4 wks
N/A see NW
N/A
C-600, LI-302, SS-2797, TDA-1000, V4wks
T, V-4 wks
V-4 wks
see NW
OTHER CODE:
B - Book Allowance
C - Cell Phone
D - Dental Insurance
FSA - Flexible Spending Account
LI - Life Insurance
Location-Church
LTC - Long Term Care Ins.
HA - Housing Allowance
HRA-Health Reimb. Acct.
HSA - Health Savings Account
ME- Manse Equity Allowance
MI - Medical Insurance
Yoked
2013
Membership
MM - Medical Deductible Reimbursement
O - Optical
ODB - Optional Death Benefit
P - Personal Days
PE - Professional Expense
S - Study Leave Exp. Reimburse
Pastor
Status
2014
Salary
Utilities
2014
2015
2015
STATUS CODE:
SC - Salary Continuation
SS - Social Security Supplement
T - Manse Telephone Pd
TDA - Tax Deferred Annuity
V - Vacation
Housing
2014
2015
Auto Allow
2014
2015
DP - Designated Pastor
HR - Honorably Retired
PT - Part Time
FT - Full Time
SS - Stated Supply
130
Vacant
FT
38,526
Mars-Mars UPC
285
Rev. Nathan Esser
FT
31,234
31,890
0
0
33,550
34,255
3,000
3,000
2wks
Mars-Old Union
201
Rev. Peter de Vries
FT
35,234
34,402
Paid
Paid
Manse
Manse
2,500
2,500
2wks/1200
Midland-First
14
Vacant
Midland-New Salem
56
Jeff Marquis, CRE
TS
19,770
N/A
1,200
1,200
1wk/400
Monaca-First
136
Rev. Beth Wierman
SS
13,790
Monaca-North Branch
120
Rev. Andrew Beery
FT
31,176
31,830
N/A
N/A
20,784
21,220
IRS Rate
New Brighton-First
73
Rev. John Dickey
PT
22,465
16,858
0
0
0
6,720
IRS Rate
New Brighton-Westminster
116
Rev. Jordan Rimmer
TS
36,325
35,209
Paid
Paid
Manse
Manse
IRS Rate
IRS Rate 2wks/1200
.50/mile
.50/mile
Paid
N/A
Manse
N/A
19,770
N/A
1,800
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
21,375
Y
49
Rev. C.F. Hoffman
PT
14,098
14,779
0
0
12,625
12,504
North Washington
Y-40%
54
Rev. James R. Steiner
Interim
12,269
37,000
N/A
N/A
2,000
15,000
77
Chuck Cline, CRE
PT
18,160
12,000
Paid
0
Manse
N/A
17,320
N/A
0
N/A
0
N/A
34,640
N/A
0
N/A
0
Parker-First
Prospect-Mt Nebo
Y
55
Rev. Jim Boos
Interim
Prospect-PC
Y
IRS Rate
IRS Rate
2,000
N/A
IRS Rate
N/A
IRS Rate
71
Rev. Jim Boos
Interim
Rochester-First
40
Rev. Lee Bittner
SS
Rochester-New Sewickley
122
Rev. Dennis Burnett
Interim
35,692
23,009
0
0
20,000
21,540
Sarver-Buffalo
69
Rev. Jean Smith
SS
20,184
20,608
0
0
7,000
7,000
Saxonburg-Clinton
44
Rev. Jason Sinagra
PT
24,277
24277
1,500
1,500
Manse
Manse
2,500+ 0.56 >
10K miles
2,500+ 0.56 >
10K miles
Saxonburg-Jefferson Ctr
140
Rev. Jonathan West
FT
30,545
27,145
0
0
20,000
20,000
IRS Rate
IRS Rate
Saxonburg Memorial
589
Rev. David Brewer-Vacant
SS/HR
31,556
33,019
6,540
6,443
38,944
41,072 Car+Gas
Carmen Shullo, CRE
CRE
0 IRS Rate
Saxonburg Memorial
0
12,420
0
Saxonburg-Westminster
99
Rev. Deborah Huffmyer
SS
36,372
37,136
0
15,915
15,588
Shippingport-Bethlehem
13
Rev. Robert Kennedy
TS
3,900
3,900
0
0
0
2,000/year
0
2wks/1200 V - One Month
2wks/600
2wks/600 D-150, V-5wks
N/A
2wks/1200
N/A
2wks/1200
N/A V-1mon
B-250, V-4wks
1,600
Car
IRS Rate
260
2wks/600 MM-1400, PE-200, SS-2200, V-4wks
2wks/600
1wk/500 T, V-2 wks
1wk/500
2wks/1200 B-250, C-600, SS-3860, V-4 wks
2wks/1200
V-5wks, Sick Leave-1 wk/yr of service
2wks/
1,2000
-
PE-600
2wks/
1,2000 PE-600, TDA-1000, V-4 wks
24,526
0
0
30,321
31,231
272
287
0
0
25,000
26,420
Slippery Rock-Highland
101
Rev. Doug Turner
Interim
12,000
Valencia-Glade Run
318
Rev. Gregory Wiest
FT
49,435
52,424
0
0
19,121
19,503
4,000
4,000
Valencia-Valencia
138
Rev. Jim Kirk
FT
35,476
36,339
2,158
2,558
10,643
10,902
IRS Rate
IRS Rate
Vanport-Vanport
179
Rev. David D Byers
FT
50,975
52,504
Paid
Paid
Manse
Manse
2,500
2,500
2wks/1200
2wks/1200 MM-1900, SS-3900, V-4wks
W. Sunbury-WSunbury
195
Rev. Jeffrey Lang
FT
35,910
33,810
3,816
Paid
10,500
10,143
-
-
2wks/1200
2wks PE-7000, SS-3362, V-4 wks
Zelienople-Calvin
497
Total Membership
133
1,350
T, V-2 wks
B-250, SS-3912, TDA-4000, V-4 wks
2 wks/1200 2 wks/1200 V-5wks, Sick Leave-1 wk/yr of service
23,812
3,600
MM-1400, PE-200, SS-2200, V-4wks
V-3 wks
DP
IRS Rate
MM-900, PE-300, B-300, V-6wks
2 wks/1145 2 wks/1145 ODB-630, V-4 wks
FT
Zelienople-Park
B-500, V-2wks
N/A V-1mon
Rev. Donna Yanosy
Zelienople-Calvin
V-4 wks
1 wk/600 Transitioning to half-time
Rev. William Mumaw
12,000
PE-1200, SS-2087, V-4wks
2wks/480 2 wks/1200 C-440, B-200, ME-2000, SS-1040
80
0
D-150, V-5wks
V-4wks; B-400; SS-2917
2wks/600 PE-1200, SS-2044, V-4wks
2wks/600
179
3,600
V - 4wks
2wks/1200 V-4wks
Slippery Rock-Center
Slippery Rock - Friendship Parish,
Bethel, West Liberty & Wolf Creek
IRS Rate
V-4 wks
2,000 2wks/1200 1.5wks/900 MM, SC, SS, V-5wks
1,600
260
2wks/1200
2 wks/800
IRS Rate
C-600, D-1632, PE-800, V- 4wks
D-905, FSA-2500, HA-5000, SS-4300,
PE-1700, V-5 wks
SS-2690, V-4wks
2-6wks /
1200 - 3600
IRS Rate
2015
N/A
1wk/400 V-4 wks
2wks/780
2,400
2,400 IRS Rate
2wks/1000 C-600, D-1540, PE-800, V- 4wks
D-854, FSA-2500, HA-5000, SS-4300,
2wks/1200 PE-1400, V-5 wks
N/A
-
New Galilee-The Galilean
Other
2014
RCA Benefits BOP-5952, HA-1800,MM21,696, V-4wks
Study/Weeks
2014
2-6wks
/1200
Hookstown-Mill Creek
TS - Temporary Supply
RP-Renewal Pastor
M-Meal Expenses
No Terms of Call Submitted
Vacant - Terms?
2wks/1200
2wks/1200 P-2 Sundays, V-2wks
PE-600, TDA-1000, V-4 wks
V-4wks
V-4wks
2wks/600
2 wks/2768 2 wks/2768 MM-4084, V-4wks
2wks/1200
PE-600
2wks/1200
TDA deduction, SS-3693, V-4wks
MM-2166, V-4wks
TDA deduction, SS-3580, V-4wks
MM-1500, SS-4017, V-4wks
Rev. Graham Standish
FT
44,594
44,594
0
0
5,463
20,332
4,484
4,484
2wks/500
2wks/500 SS-6822, V-4wks
Rev. Connie Frierson
PT
15,913
16,390
0
0
5,304
5,463
2,000
2,060
1wk/ 300
Rev. Paul Merrill
FT
36,325
37,992
Paid
Paid
11,647
12,148
5,000
5,000
2wks
1wk/ 300 N/A
SS-2160, V-3wks,
MM-2500, SS-2779, T, V- 4 wks, PE
MM-2500, SS-2906, T, V- 4 wks, PE
included in Study Leave
included in Study Leave
9,133
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SS-6822, V-4wks
Beaver-Butler Presbytery
Coordinating Team
Minutes-March 4, 2015
7:00 PM – Business Meeting
The Coordinating Team met at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, in the Presbytery
Center for regular business. The Rev. Alan Adams, Executive Presbyter, called the meeting
to order with a reading from 1Cor. 1:18-25, reflection, and prayer.
Present: Ralph Miller, Sally Pavlina, John Laudenslager, Connie Frierson, Sharon Sonnett
(via Skype), Tom Harmon, Jim Gray (Treasurer), Mary Kitchen (Presb. V. Moderator), Dan
Callahan
Ex-Officio: Alan Adams (Executive Presbyter), David Byers (Stated Clerk),
Excused: Randall Clow (Chair), Jim Ihlenfeld (Presb. Moderator), Debra McCowin, Chris
Noyes, Andrew Beery
Absent:
1. Approval of the Coordinating Team Minutes: January 7, 2015, 2014 and February
6 & 7, 2015
M/S/P that the CT Minutes of January 7, 2015 and CT Retreat of February 6 & 7,
2015 were approved as presented.
2. Review of Presbytery Minutes: January 24, 2015
The Minutes of the Presbytery for January 24, 2015 were received and will be
submitted to the Presbytery for approval in the consent agenda.
3. Report of the Stated Clerk: David Byers
a. Received the written report of the Stated Clerk for the period of 1/1/152/26/15.
b. Approved the request of the Stated Clerk for 5 minutes of docket time for the
Rev. Carl Baughman to share information concerning the Child Protection Law
and various workshops.
4. Report of the Executive Presbyter: Alan Adams
a. The written report of the Executive Presbyter was received including the work
with Kiskiminetas and Lackawanna Presbyteries, update on the WFMC Task
Force, improvements to the Presbytery Office.
b. Prayers for the William Doyle Family, Deb Huffmyer surgery recovery, the Jan
Silver family, the Jack Howard family, Ralph Miller, the Lee Kummer family,
Mary Kitchen, Barb Paff and David Byers.
c. M/S/P, if the way be clear, to allocate money for web site development from the
Technology Fund.
d. M/S/P to approve a gas lease requested by the Mt. Nebo Church.
e. M/S/P, that if the way be clear, to request a matching grant from the Board of
Pensions, the Presbytery funds to come from Help for pastor and family funds
to assist Linda Doyle.
f. Approved the request for docket time for Rev. Liddy Barlow, Executive Minister
of the Christian Associates to speak.
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g. 19 people have expressed interest in the trip to Israel with Jewish Federation of
Pittsburgh (Fall of 2015 at an estimated cost of $3,500. Grants from Jewish
Federation, Synod and Presbytery may be available).
5. Report of the Coordinating Team Moderator: Rev. Randall Clow
a. Update of PRT’s - request withdrawn: First/Beaver Falls
6. Report of the Presbytery Moderator: Ruling Elder Jim Ihlenfeld
No report.
7. Report of the Vice Moderator: Rev. Mary Kitchen
No report.
8. Report of the Treasurer, Jim Gray/John Laudenslager
Received the Balanced Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement January through
December 2014 and the Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014, with a $125,000
deficit.
9. Review Items Referred from Presbytery Meeting:
None.
10. Review of Trustee Issues:
None.
11. Reports of Committees:
-Financial Planning Committee: (John Laudenslager)
M/S/A the recommendation of the Financial Planning Committee to reallocate
funds $15,000 from the Temporary Restricted Fund, $10,000 from the Capital
Improvement Fund, and $5,000 from the Technology Fund to meet the needs of
Mission Budget requests:
Mission Partnership Unit: $9,100
Congregational Mission Unit: $3,600
Congregational Development and Leadership Unit: $2,300.
Concurred with the recommendation that the banking system be switched to
Northwest Bank.
-Personnel Committee:
No Report
-Committee on Ministry
Legal Actions (Consent)
-Committee on Preparation:
Concurred with the recommendation of the CPM that special accommodations
be granted to Matthew Grubbs (Under Care) for Senior Ordination Exams.
The accommodations are:
An extension of time, not to exceed “time and a half”;
A grammarian, chosen by CPM, to proofread with Mr. Grubbs for syntactical
clarity only.
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-Committee on Representation
No report
-Nominating Committee
Received the written report and request for docket time. (5 minutes)
Election of Elder Denise Hobaugh- Concord/Hooker (COM-2017
Election of Elder Lois Pacillo-The Galilean/New Galilee (Financial Planning2016)
Election of Elder Bea Welsh-Hill/Butler (Personnel-2017)
12. Reports of Presbytery Units:
-Ministry Partnership Unit (formerly Congregational Collaboration):
Request reallocation of funds to support the Resource Center and Youth
Ministry expenses for 2015
Request for 10 minutes of docket time.
-Congregational Development and Leadership:
No report
-Congregational Mission Unit and Peacemaking Committee: (Dave Householder/Jim
Kirk)
Received the written report.
M/S/P to concur with the request to present “Five Peacemaking Affirmations
For Presbytery Deliberations” as a First Reading, to establish Table
Talks in April and to vote at the May meeting of the Presbytery.
Request for 10 minutes of docket to announce Peacemaking assignment and
2015 Mission Grants
-Presbytery Administrative and Engagement Unit
No report.
13. Requests for Display Space/Video:
None
14. Formation and Approval of the Docket: March 24, 2015
M/S/P that the Presbytery Meeting Task Force be granted authority to formulate
the docket.
15. Old Business: None
16. New Business: None
Adjournment:
M/S/P to adjourn at 8:02 PM. The meeting was closed with prayer by Dan Callahan.
Respectfully submitted,
David D. Byers
Stated Clerk
Next Meeting: Visioning Meeting: April 1, 2015
LEGAL Action: Consent
The Minutes of the Presbytery for January 24, 2015.
The Report of the Stated Clerk for the period of 1/1/15-2/26/15.
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LEGAL ACTION: Floor
1. The Coordinating Team recommends that the Presbytery concur with the request of
Congregational Mission Unit and Peacemaking Committee to present “Five
Peacemaking Affirmations For Presbytery Deliberations” as a First Reading, to
establish Table Talks in April and to vote to adopt at the May meeting of the
Presbytery.
2. The Coordinating Team recommends that the Presbytery concur with the request of
the Committee on Preparation that special accommodations be granted to Matthew
Grubbs (Under Care) for Senior Ordination Exams. The accommodations are:
An extension of time, not to exceed “time and a half”
A grammarian, chosen by CPM, to proofread with Mr. Grubbs for syntactical
clarity only.
Exceptions require a 2/3 vote.
For Information:
The Coordinating team approved the recommendation of the Financial Planning Committee
to reallocate funds $15,000 from the Temporary Restricted Fund, $10,000 from the Capital
Improvement Fund, and $5,000 from the Technology Fund to meet the needs of Mission
Budget requests:
Ministry Partnership Unit: $9,100
Congregational Mission Unit: $3,600
Congregational Development and Leadership Unit: $2,300.
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Clerk’s Report
January 1, 2015 - February 26, 2015
1. 1/5/15 attended the COM Meeting at the Presbytery Center
2. 1/7/15 received the request of the Park Church, Zelienople to remit per capita in quarterly payments to the
Presbytery and any funds received directed to the Synod and GA will be listed in the remittance form.
Forwarded to the Treasurer.
3. 1/7/15 attended the Coordinating Team meeting at the Presbytery Center.
4. 1/7/15 forwarded to the treasurer the request of the Park UP Church. Zelienople to quarterly payments of
per capita, submitting inly the per capita paid by individual members to the OGA and Synod.
5. 1/7/15 forwarded to the Treasurer the request of the New Bethlehem Church, Aliquippa for quarterly per
capita payments.
6. 1/17/15 forwarded to the Treasurer the request of the New Salem Church, Midland to six per capita
payments.
7. 1/19/15 received verification that the Rev. Kimberly Merrill was received into the ECO by the Great Lakes
Presbytery as a Transitional Pastor. Forwarded to the COM.
8. 1/18/15 forwarded to the Treasurer the request of the Session of the Calvin Church Zelienople for
distribution of per capita that the amount for designated for the Presbytery will be applied to the General
Assembly and the Designation for the General Assembly will be credited to the Presbytery. Their action is
based upon the disagreement with the present Per Capita policy of the Presbytery.
9. 1/24/15 attended the Presbytery Meeting at the Concord Church, Hooker, PA.
10. 1/27/15 submitted to the OGA, Synod of the Trinity and the Board of Pensions the actions of the
Presbytery concerning:
a. The closing of the College Hill Church, Beaver Falls;
b. Dissolving the Pastoral relationship between the College Hill Church and the Rev. Dennis Burnett;
c. The appointment of the Rev. Dennis Burnett as Interim of the New Sewickley Church, Rochester;
d. The dissolution of the pastoral relationship between the Rev. Jeff Curtis and the Mt. Chestnut
Church Butler;
e. The dissolution of the pastoral relationship between the Rev. Mauri Smith and the North Sewickley
Church, Ellwood City;
f. The dissolution of the pastoral relationship between the Rev. David Brewer and the Saxonburg
Memorial Church, Saxonburg.
11. 1/27/15 faxed to Kay Moore, OGA, the actions taken by the Presbytery on January 24, 2015 concerning the
Proposed Amendments to the Constitution.
12. 1/28/15 received a copy of the request from the Valencia Church, Valencia stating that 2015 per capita will
be paid only as members contribute dated 11/28/2014. This correspondence was not included the Clerk’s
Report for the January meeting, but had been received by the Treasurer.
13. 1/6-7/15 attended the Coordinating Team Retreat at Camp Crestfield, Slippery Rock.
14. 2/15/15 forwarded to the Treasurer, the request of the Hill Church, Butler for quarterly payments of per
capita, with an immediate payment of $7,000.
15. 2/25/15 attended Unholy Secrets at Pittsburgh Seminary sponsored by Samaritan Counseling and
Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute regarding Child Protection standards.
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10:53 AM
03/02/15
Cash Basis
Beaver-Butler Presbytery
Profit & Loss by Class
January through December 2014
Administrative
Mission
Restricted
TOTAL
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
51102 · Per Capita Apportionment
215,939.16
0.00
0.00
215,939.16
52105 · Rev.Mission Causes-Budget
62.00
170,368.19
0.00
170,430.19
52110 · Rev. Mission Causes-Other
0.00
416.00
0.00
416.00
53112 · Tinker Trust - PNC Bank
713.80
0.00
0.00
713.80
53113 · ESB Checking Interest
444.53
0.00
0.00
444.53
53305 · Savings NexTier 6472-A
0.24
0.00
0.00
0.24
53310 · Savings NexTier 6566-C
0.28
0.00
0.00
0.28
1,333.22
0.00
0.00
1,333.22
118.24
0.00
0.00
118.24
55120 · Interest Note Rec.-Minist
51.97
0.00
0.00
51.97
55195 · Interest Note Rec.-Other
481.79
0.00
0.00
481.79
56105 · Rent KASH
7,200.00
0.00
0.00
7,200.00
56110 · Rent Complete Travel
8,001.50
0.00
0.00
8,001.50
56115 · Rent Excel
1,260.00
0.00
0.00
1,260.00
27,304.48
780.46
2,448.43
30,533.37
57106 · Bulk Order Receipts
1,035.50
0.00
0.00
1,035.50
57107 · BOP Pastor Training
132.60
0.00
0.00
132.60
264,079.31
171,564.65
2,448.43
438,092.39
37,761.87
0.00
0.00
37,761.87
7,537.73
0.00
0.00
7,537.73
0.00
119,005.14
0.00
119,005.14
53816 · Presby. Invest and Loan Income
53999 · Investment Income Other
57105 · Miscellaneous Income
Total Income
Expense
71105 · Per Capita Expense GA
71110 · Per Capita Expense Synod
72105 · Mission Causes Exp- Synod/GA
72110 · Mission Causes Exp- Other
0.00
3,455.63
40,000.00
43,455.63
191,558.30
2,387.67
1,901.71
195,847.68
74000 · Units/Officers
6,590.88
82,330.65
1,188.65
90,110.18
75100 · Cost of Space
25,576.24
0.00
0.00
25,576.24
6,561.99
0.00
0.00
6,561.99
13,183.97
0.00
0.00
13,183.97
73000 · Salary/Wage/Benefits
75200 · Communications
75300 · Furniture and Equipment
75400 · Office Expense
75500 · Training and Professional
0.00
0.00
6,626.16
862.84
0.00
0.00
862.84
75600 · Travel Expense
6,698.59
1,216.77
0.00
7,915.36
75700 · Conferences/Meetings
1,410.52
0.00
0.00
1,410.52
75800 · Purchased Services
4,610.00
0.00
0.00
4,610.00
75900 · Miscellaneous Expense
529.42
0.00
0.00
529.42
75907 · Bulk Order Expenditures
1,085.85
0.00
0.00
1,085.85
75910 · Wash
1,291.77
500.00
0.00
1,791.77
311,886.13
208,895.86
43,090.36
563,872.35
-47,806.82
-37,331.21
-40,641.93
-125,779.96
-47,806.82
-37,331.21
-40,641.93
-125,779.96
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net Income
6,626.16
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03/02/15
Cash Basis
Beaver-Butler Presbytery
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2014
Dec 31, 14
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
10000 · Cash
10107 · ESB Bank
388,013.91
10115 · Petty Cash
100.00
Total 10000 · Cash
388,113.91
10200 · Tenant Deposit Account
10205 · Savings NexTier 6472-A
469.29
10210 · Savings NexTier 6566-C
529.56
Total 10200 · Tenant Deposit Account
998.85
10300 · Investments
10511 · Presbyterian Investment & Loan
10512 · PILP Fixed Term Note
10520 · Ecumenical Cooperative
Total 10300 · Investments
Total Checking/Savings
292,951.25
99,604.12
1,500.00
394,055.37
783,168.13
Accounts Receivable
12125 · A/R Faith to Faith
Total Accounts Receivable
Total Current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
11,702.67
11,702.67
794,870.80
794,870.80
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
21000 · Payroll Liabilities
160.85
21100 · Direct Deposit Liabilities
416.66
Total Other Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
577.51
577.51
Long Term Liabilities
28001 · Deferred Mortgage Income
Total Long Term Liabilities
Total Liabilities
7,525.99
7,525.99
8,103.50
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Cash Basis
Beaver-Butler Presbytery
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2014
Dec 31, 14
Equity
29000 · Restricted Funds
29100 · Temporarily Restricted
29105 · Peacemaking Fund
8,426.57
29120 · Capital Improvement Fund
20,000.00
29125 · New Church Development Fund
29130 · Church Re-Development Fund
516,920.12
120.72
29135 · Technological Advancement Fund
29140 · Support of Candidates Fund
8.33
3,592.00
29145 · Leadership Training Fund
20,000.00
29150 · Contingency Fund
11,157.27
29155 · WFM Development Fund
-5,675.42
Total 29100 · Temporarily Restricted
574,549.59
29200 · Permanently Restricted
29205 · Endowment Fund
29210 · Lyndora Scholarship Fund
2,575.09
20,003.58
29220 · Church Development
315,419.00
Total 29200 · Permanently Restricted
337,997.67
Total 29000 · Restricted Funds
Net Income
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
912,547.26
-125,779.96
786,767.30
794,870.80
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Minutes
Beaver-Butler Presbytery
January 24, 2015
The Beaver-Butler Presbytery held a stated meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January
24, 2015 in the Concord Presbyterian Church, Hooker, where the Rev. James Steiner
serves as Interim Pastor.
WELCOME:
At 10:00 a.m. our Vice Moderator, Teaching Elder Mary Kitchen, welcomed the
presbyters and offered prayer.
Teaching and Ruling Elders attending a Presbytery meeting for the first time were
introduced. The Rev. Carl Baughman, Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center, a
member of the Church of the Brethren, was welcomed and seated as a corresponding
member.
The presbyters were welcomed by a representative of our host church, Ruling Elder Dave
Hazlet, who provided essential information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Rev. Carl Baughman announced that the Samaritan Counseling Center is starting a
Clergy Support Group, to meet on the first Tuesday of every month beginning March 3rd,
9:30 a.m. – noon, at the Presbytery office in Zelienople. Rev. Baughman also noted the
pastor’s breakfast/workshop on Sexual Abuse in the Church at Pittsburgh Theological
Seminary on Wednesday, January 28th at 9:00 a.m.
The Rev. Jeffrey Lang, chairperson of the Ministry Partnership Unit, publicized the visit
to our Presbytery by the Rev. Mark Koenig of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United
Nations. Rev. Koenig will present a workshop on our denomination’s witness and
ministry at the U.N. at the Presbytery office on Monday, February 23rd, 10-11:30 a.m.,
followed by lunch.
Sidney Fisher, Resource Center Director, promoted a VBS Preview to be held at the
Plains Presbyterian Church on February 14th, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. She also noted that
the Presbytery’s eBlurb (e-mail and website news) has been reactivated. It includes
information about the VBS Preview and more.
Diana Mermon, Presbytery Youth Coordinator, alerted the presbyters about changes to
state law regarding child abuse/protection. Clearances are now required for anyone
(church employees or volunteers) having contact with those under age 18, and must now
be renewed every 36 months. In addition, the new law makes all such persons mandatory
reporters. Diana Mermon also publicized up-coming events for church youth.
The Rev. Jim Kirk, co-chair of the Congregational Mission Unit, reported on his
experiences during a mission trip to Vietnam in October 2014 organized by World
Mission Initiative. The trip was in partnership with the United Presbyterian Church of
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Vietnam, which has 120 congregations and is growing. When they arrived, cultural and
economic differences were immediately apparent, but so were the faith connections
among the Cham people. Rev. Kirk described a visit by the Vietnamese police to ensure
that they were not worshipping or praying with their Vietnamese hosts. He noted these
learnings: (1) Faith grows when it is threatened. (2) God’s love is stronger than fear.
(3) They are praying for us; we should be praying for them.
Our Vice Moderator, Teaching Elder Mary Kitchen, responded by offering prayer.
The Rev. Dr. Peter deVries publicized a discussion about issues related to problem
gambling, to be held at the Old Union Presbyterian Church on January 28th, 12:00 to 1:30
p.m.
ITEMS OF GOOD NEWS:
An opportunity was provided for ruling elders of congregations to present stories of the
good news within their congregational life. Several did so.
• The Westminster Presbyterian Church, New Brighton, is celebrating 50 years in its
present location (after a fire destroyed their previous building), and completed
installation of a new roof, boiler and sound system.
• The Glade Run Presbyterian Church is having a prominent sports figure, Robert
Koch, as a speaker at an event for the 150 youth who are participating in the church’s
basketball outreach program.
• On February 14th at 7:00 p.m. the North and East Butler churches will be hosting a
concert by the Farm Hands Quartet, an award-winning bluegrass gospel group. They
are coming for the second time. The concert will be at the East Butler church.
The above preliminary matters having been addressed, the formal stated meeting began at
10:30 a.m. Our Moderator, Ruling Elder James Ihlenfeld, now presiding.
“OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME…”
MEETING PART ONE: OPENING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Moderator offered an opening prayer. A gathering hymn, The Solid Rock, was sung.
The presbyters then offered a unison Prayer of Blessing and prayed The Lord’s Prayer
together.
“THY KINGDOM COME…”
MEETING PART TWO: SEEKING GOD’S KINGDOM TOGETHER
PRESBYTERY REFLECTIONS:
John 6:22-34 was read by our Moderator, who then delivered a homily on this Gospel
text. He noted that even though Jesus had been very busy himself, when asked “What
shall we do?” Jesus responded by teaching that the work of God is to believe in Him
whom God sent. Faith in Christ is our essential work; it is our very life. While doing a
good job at work may lead to a promotion or a raise, the outcome of the “work of faith” is
promotion to the church triumphant.
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A time of silent reflection was provided. Presbyters were given a brief opportunity to
discuss in small groups what they heard from God in the Scripture and homily.
ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE:
An anthem, How Great is our God/How Great Thou Art, was offered by the choir of the
Concord/Hooker church.
The Presbytery entered a Time of Remembrance which included the commemoration of
those teaching elders, ruling elders, deacons and trustees of the Presbytery who died
during 2014. The service concluded with prayer and an extended Passing of the Peace.
“THY WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN…”
MEETING PART THREE: SEEKING AS ONE TO DISCERN AND DO GOD’S WILL
Our Vice Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Mary Kitchen, now presiding.
Our Stated Clerk, the Rev. David D. Byers, attested to the presence of a quorum. A full
record of attendance at this meeting may be found at Attachment A.
The Stated Clerk also provided, through the meeting packet, the Presbytery Statistical
Report for 2014 (Attachment J) regarding the changes in the numbers of ministers and
churches in the Presbytery.
RECEPTION AND APPROVAL OF THE OMNIBUS MOTION (CONSENT AGENDA):
The Moderator provided an opportunity to request removal of items from the consent
agenda. There were none. A motion was made and seconded to approve the following
matters by common consent:
1. Receive the Report of the Coordinating Team in the form of the minutes of its
January 7, 2015 business meeting (Attachment B). The following matters reflected in
the Report of the Coordinating Team are entered into the Minutes of this Stated
Presbytery Meeting:
a. Revised Schedule of 2015 Stated Presbytery Meetings and Holidays (Attachment
C).
b. A protest of the actions of the 221st General Assembly in approving of same-sex
weddings, from the Session of the Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church (Attachment
D).
c. A protest of the actions of the 221st General Assembly in approving of same-sex
weddings, from the Session of the Valencia Presbyterian Church (Attachment E).
2. Receive the Report of the Stated Clerk for the period October 19, 2014 through
December 31, 2014 (Attachment F).
3. Receive the Report of the Treasurer in the form of the Profit and Loss Statement by
Class for January through November 2014 and the Balance Sheet as of November 30,
2014 (Attachment G).
4. Receive the Reports of the Executive Presbyter and the Presbytery Moderator.
5. Approve the Minutes of the November 18, 2014 stated Presbytery meeting.
6. Grant voice to participating visitors.
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7. Approve the following recommendation of the Committee on Ministry:
a. That the Presbytery concur with the request of the Rev. Jeff Curtis and the Mt.
Chestnut Church that the pastoral relationship be dissolved effective February 28,
2015.
b. That the Presbytery concur with the request of the Rev. David Brewer and the
Saxonburg Memorial Church that the pastoral relationship be dissolved effective
January 31, 2015.
c. That the Presbytery concur with the request of the Rev. Dr. Mauri Smith and the
North Sewickley Church that the pastoral relationship be dissolved effective
January 19, 2015.
d. That the Presbytery concur with the recommendation that the Rev. Dennis Burnett
be appointed as Moderator of the North Sewickley Church effective January 19,
2015.
e. That the Presbytery approve that the College Hill Presbyterian Church, 3400 Fifth
Avenue, Beaver Falls, be dissolved, effective December 31, 2014. (The
Corporation remains in existence.)
f That the pastoral relationship between the College Hill Presbyterian Church and
the Rev. Dennis Burnett be dissolved, effective December 31, 2014.
g. That the Presbytery approve the appointment of the Rev. Dennis Burnett as
Interim Pastor and Moderator of the New Sewickley Church effective January 5,
2015. The Interim Contract was received and approved for one year.
h. That the Presbytery approve the appointment of the Rev. Greg Wiest as
Moderator of the Saxonburg Memorial Church, effective February 1, 2015.
The motion was approved.
PRAYERFUL DISCERNMENT OF PRESBYTERY MATTERS:
Our Moderator, Ruling Elder James Ihlenfeld, now presiding.
ACTIONS FROM THE COORDINATING TEAM:
Teaching Elder Randall Clow, Moderator of the Coordinating Team, moved on behalf
of the Coordinating Team that the Presbytery approve the proposed 2015 Mission and
Ministry Budget as a Second Reading.
It was moved and seconded that the Congregational Mission Unit’s budget be
amended by restoring it to $12,000, with any deficit to be made up from the
Presbytery’s Contingency Fund. It was noted that no Contingency funds remain
available, having been expended in prior years to cover deficits. The proposed
amendment was defeated.
It was moved and seconded that the Mission Partnership Unit’s budget be amended
by adding $7,430 to a new total of $51,430. The proposed amendment was defeated.
It was moved and seconded that $200,000 be transferred from the funds designated
for new church development from departing churches. It was moved and seconded to
refer the preceding motion to the Coordinating Team. The motion to refer was
approved.
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The motion to approve the 2015 Mission and Ministry Budget (as originally
presented) was then approved. The 2015 Mission and Ministry Budget as adopted is
provided at Attachment H.
Teaching Elder Randall Clow, on behalf of the Coordinating Team, then nominated
the Rev. Donna Yanosy to serve on the Nominating Committee. The Moderator
provided an opportunity for nominations from the floor. There were none. The
presbyters then elected Rev. Donna Yanosy to the Nominating Committee.
EXECUTIVE PRESBYTER CONSIDERATIONS:
Our Executive Presbyter, the Rev. Alan Adams, reported the following:
1. State law has established a new requirement for background checks for everyone
who works with children under the age of 18. For those who have lived in
Pennsylvania continuously for the past 10 years, the cost will be $20. It will be
higher for those who have not lived in-state for 10 years. Information on the
clearance process is on the Presbytery’s web site. In addition:
a. Those who are cleared/certified also need to be trained regarding mandatory
reporting.
b. Every session must have a policy on child abuse/protection. It is
recommended that these policies “start from scratch” rather than amend prior
sexual misconduct policies.
2. The Worship, Faith and Mission Center feasibility study team, having decided to
not build a new facility, is seeking to determine what ideas identified during the
study can be done out of the existing Presbytery office. The team needs several
new participants. Those interested should contact the Executive Presbyter.
3. Follow-up conversations with the Jewish Federation have resulted in an invitation
to participate in an interfaith trip to Israel. Dates and costs are not yet known, but
in order to gauge interest the Presbytery needs to hear promptly from those who
may be interested in participating.
VOTING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION:
In preparation for discerning the Presbytery’s responses to the proposed amendments,
the Moderator called upon the Rev. Dr. Graham Standish to speak about how to pray
in a discerning way that aids our sense of God’s will. Discernment is not searching
for problems; it is searching for opportunities and nuggets of God’s movement.
The Stated Clerk explained that motions on each proposed amendments need to be
motions to accept, so that it will be clear that “yes” votes approve amendments, and
“no” votes disapprove amendments.
14-1 Inclusion of the Confession of Belhar in the Book of Confessions.
No recommendation was provided. A motion was made and seconded to
accept the amendment. The result of voting by written ballot was 24 Yes and
48 No. The Presbytery did not accept the amendment.
14-A Renunciation of Jurisdiction (G-2.0509)
The Committee on Ministry recommended a “no” vote.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the amendment.
By voice vote the Presbytery did not accept the amendment.
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14-B
Special Committees to Review Preparation for Ministry Process and
Standard Ordination Exams (G-2.0607 and G-2.0610)
The Committee on Preparation for Ministry recommended a “yes” vote.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the amendment.
By voice vote the Presbytery accepted the amendment.
14-C Child Protection Policy (G-3.0106)
The Coordinating Team recommended a “yes” vote.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the amendment.
By voice vote the Presbytery accepted the amendment.
14-D Minimum Composition of a Presbytery (G-3.0301)
The Coordinating Team recommended a “yes” vote.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the amendment.
By voice vote the Presbytery accepted the amendment.
14-E Interreligious Stance (G-5.0102)
The Administration/Engagement Unit recommended a “yes” vote.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the amendment.
By voice vote the Presbytery accepted the amendment.
SIT AT TABLE TOGETHER:
At 12:20 p.m. our Moderator called upon the Rev. Robert V. Mathias, H.R., former
pastor of the Concord church. Rev. Mathias shared with the presbyters about the history
of the Moniteau Community Food Pantry, and offered our mealtime prayer. The meeting
was then recessed so that the presbyters could share in fellowship during a lunch
featuring a variety of delicious soups and sandwiches prepared by our host church.
At 1:20 p.m. the meeting was called back to order by our Moderator, Ruling Elder Jim
Ihlenfeld, now presiding. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Jim Steiner, the Concord
church’s Interim Pastor.
PRAYERFUL DISCERNMENT OF PRESBYTERY MATTERS (CONTINUED):
VOTING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION (CONTINUED):
The Presbytery resumed consideration of the proposed amendments to the
Constitution:
14-F Marriage (W-4.9000)
No recommendation was provided. A motion was made and seconded to
accept the amendment. It was moved, seconded and approved to cut off
debate. The result of voting by written ballot was 22 Yes and 49 No. The
Presbytery did not accept the amendment.
ACTIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY:
The Rev. Nicholas Marlatt, chairperson of the Committee on Preparation for
Ministry, explained that when a presbytery examines a person for Candidacy, the
following three area of questioning are appropriate:
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(1) Questions regarding the Inquirer’s Christian faith,
(2) Questions regarding forms of Christian service the Inquirer has undertaken, and
(3) Questions regarding the Inquirer’s motives for seeking ordered Christian ministry.
The Rev. Nicholas Marlatt presented Mr. Matt Grubbs, noting that he is a member of
the Saxonburg Memorial church, has graduated from Pittsburgh Theological
Seminary, and is now serving as a youth pastor at the Korean Presbyterian Church in
the Pittsburgh area. The Rev. Marlatt then moved, on behalf of the Committee, that
Mr. Matt Grubbs be approved as a Candidate under care of the Presbytery.
It was moved, seconded and approved that the examination be arrested. Action on the
main motion was deferred until after a second person’s Candidacy was considered.
The Rev. Nicholas Marlatt also presented Mr. Maxwell Muska, noting that he is a
member of the Westminster Presbyterian church, New Brighton; and is in his final
year at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. The Rev. Marlatt then moved, on behalf of
the Committee, that Mr. Maxwell Muska be approved as a Candidate under care of
the Presbytery.
It was moved, seconded and approved that the examination be arrested.
Both potential candidates were escorted from the floor.
The Presbytery acted favorably to receive Mr. Matt Grubbs as a Candidate under care
of Beaver-Butler Presbytery.
The Presbytery then acted favorably to receive Mr. Max Muska as a Candidate under
care of Beaver-Butler Presbytery.
The two Candidates were returned to the meeting area. The Moderator invited
representatives of their congregations to come forward. They both answered
affirmatively the appropriate questions asked of them by the Moderator. Our
Moderator then charged them. Pastoral prayers were offered for each candidate.
ACTIONS FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
The Rev. Greg Wiest, chairperson of the Nominating Committee, nominated on
behalf of the Committee Ruling Elder Jack McMichael (Park, Zelienople) to serve on
the Ministry Partnership Unit. The Moderator provided an opportunity for
nominations from the floor. There were none. Mr. McMichael was then elected by
the Presbytery to serve on the Ministry Partnership Unit.
ACTIONS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENGAGEMENT UNIT:
The Rev. Greg Wiest, chairperson of the Administration and Engagement Unit,
presented the Hamas-Israel Resolution for its Second Reading, and moved that the
Resolution, as revised by the Unit, be approved. The original resolution had been
presented as New Business (First Reading) at the July 15, 2014 Presbytery meeting,
and was referred by action of the Presbytery to the Administration and Engagement
Unit.
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The resolution was approved by the Presbytery by voice vote. The following persons
requested that their opposition to the resolution be recorded in the minutes of this
Presbytery meeting: The Rev. Jim Swanson, the Rev. Chris Noyes, and the Rev. Jeff
Lang.
The Hamas-Israel Resolution, as adopted by the Presbytery, is provided at
Attachment I.
ACTIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY:
The Rev. Dr. Peter deVries, chairperson of the Committee on Ministry, called upon
our Executive Presbyter, who by means of comments, liturgy and prayer, led the
Presbytery in a recognition of the mission and ministry of the College Hill
Presbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, now dissolved.
The Rev. Dr. Peter deVries noted that a number of churches of the Presbytery are
entering times of transition, including:
• The New Sewickley Presbyterian Church (beginning an interim pastorate)
• The North Sewickley Presbyterian Church (from which the Rev. Dr. Mauri Smith
has just departed, going to serve as chaplain at a retirement community in Ohio)
• The Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church (from which the Rev. David
Brewer will soon be retiring),
• The Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church. (from which the Rev. Jeff Curtis will
soon be retiring).
The presbyters were encouraged to remember these congregations in prayer.
OTHER MATTERS OF THE PRESBYTERY:
There was no new business.
There was no old business.
“GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS
AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS. LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION
BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL”
MEETING PART FOUR: RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE TOGETHER
The presbyters shared together in Communion, served by intinction. The Rev. Jim
Steiner presided at the Lord’s Table. The hymn Here I Am, Lord was then sung.
“FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM AND THE POWER AND THE GLORY
FOREVER. AMEN.”
MEETING PART FIVE: GOING IN GOD’S GRACE:
Our Moderator, Ruling Elder Jim Ihlenfeld, now presiding.
Attendance at this Presbytery meeting was as follows:
37 Ruling Elder Commissioners representing 30 churches
6 Officers, Coordinating Team members, or Unit chairpersons
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37
1
30
111
Teaching Elders (Ministers of Word and Sacrament)
Corresponding Member
Visitors, including 10 Visitors present specifically for the memorial service
Total Attendance at this meeting
A motion was made, seconded and approved to express the presbyters’ appreciation to
the people and pastor of the Concord church for hosting this meeting.
A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and passed.
The presbyters shared in a Sending Litany based upon the Lord’s Prayer;
Adjournment took place at 2:50 p.m.
The next stated meeting of Beaver-Butler Presbytery will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 24, 2015 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Butler, where the Rev. Dr. Tammy
Wiens is serving as Renewal Pastor.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis D. Burnett, Assistant Stated Clerk
David D. Byers, Stated Clerk
TABLE OF ATTACHMENTS TO MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 2015 PRESBYTERY MEETING:
A Record of Attendance on January 24, 2015
B Report of the Coordinating Team (Minutes of its January 7, 2015 meeting)
C Revised Schedule of 2015 Stated Presbytery Meetings and Holidays
D A Protest of the actions of the 221st General Assembly in approving of same-sex
weddings, from the Session of the Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church
E A Protest of the actions of the 221st General Assembly in approving of same-sex
weddings, from the Session of the Valencia Presbyterian Church
F Report of the Stated Clerk for October 19, 2014 through December 31, 2014
G Report of the Treasurer (Profit & Loss Statement by Class for January through
November 2014 and Balance Sheet as of November 30, 2014)
H 2015 Mission and Ministry Budget, As Adopted
I
Hamas-Israel Resolution, As Adopted
J
Statistical Report of Beaver-Butler Presbytery
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ATTENDANCE
TEACHING ELDERS
Adams, Alan
Angleberger, A. Gary
H.R.
Angleberger, Judy A.
Angleberger, Kelley
Anschutz, Richard David
Aull, Donald
Bauer, Allison
Beery, Andrew
Bittner, Lee
Black, Keith
Boos, James
H.R.
Boyd, Mark
Brewer, David R.
Burnett, Dennis D.
Byers, David D.
Callahan, Daniel
Campbell, James W.
H.R.
Catullo, Anthony A.
Churchill, Frank R.
H.R.
*Cline, Charles
Clow, Randall
Clyde, Tom
H. R.
Crusan, Deborah
Curtis, Jeffrey A.
de Vries, Peter C.
Dickey, John B.
Doyle, William
H. R.
Dreyer, W. Lee
Dunn, Connie
Erwin, Kirk
H.R.
Esser, Nathan
Franklin, Stephen
Frierson, Connie
Goossen, Robert
Haddox, Jennifer
Harmon, Tom
Heller, F. Edwin
H.R.
Hoffman, C. F.
Holland, Paul L.
H.R.
Horstman, Katherine A. L.
Huffmyer, Deborah E.
Jackson, Bill
Jamieson, William A.
H. R.
Kennedy, Robert W.
H.R.
Kennedy, Vicki
Kirk, Jim
Kitchen, Mary (Sickels)
Kronk, Ronald
Kummer, Rosalyn S.
H. R.
Lang, Jeffrey
Lavender, Deane F.
H. R.
Marlatt, Nicholas
Marotta, Derek
ATTACHEMENT A
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*Marquis, Jeff
Mathias, Robert V.
McElwain, John C.
Meloy, Merry
Merrill, Kimberly
Merrill, Paul
Mihm, Rebecca
Moran, James M.
Mumaw, William
Noyes, Chris
Opitz, Donald D.
Parker, Howard O.
Peterson, John C.
Plumb, Mark
Porter, John W.
*Prosser, Tom
Rimmer, Jordan
Rowe, Richard F.
Roy, Dena
*Saul, Robert Paul
Sawyer, Clark T.
*Schaefer, Paul
Severance, T. Neil
Shaffer, Andrew C.
Shettel, John
Shullo, Carmen
Sinagra, Jason
Smith, Jean
Smith, Maurice
Snyder, Donald F.
Standish, N. Graham
Steiner, Jim
Stoops, Leland (Terry) R.
Stuart, Albert
Swanson, James
Tuft, John T.
Tuft, Thomas D.
Turner, Doug
Wallace, Elizabeth
West, Jonathan
Weston, Gary L.
Wiebe, John M.
Wierman, Beth
Wierman, Paul D.
Wiest, Gregory
Winship, Michael
Yanosy, Donna
H.R.
H. R.
H. R.
H.R.
H.R.
H.R.
H. R.
H.R.
H. R.
H.R.
A
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RULING ELDERS
Aliquippa
New Bethlehem
(2 votes)
Ohio
(2 votes)
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Diana Mermon
Ed Helms
Raccoon
Service
Ambridge
Ambridge U.P.
Baden
Concord
John Laudenslager
Beaver
Park
Jack Walker
(2 votes)
Beaver Falls
Calvary
College Hill
First
Irene Carson
(2 votes)
Steffin Hill
Glenn Wooley
Butler
Covenant
Ione Mathias
Faith
EXC
Meridian
(2 votes)
Mt Chestnut
Kay Curtis
(2 votes)
Saint Andrews
The Hill
(2 votes)
Trinity
Callery
Crestview
Cherry Valley
E. Unity
Chicora
North Butler
Allen Kitchen
Clintonville
Union
Connoquenessing
White Oak Springs
Conway
Conway
Cranberry
Cranberry Community
(2 votes)
Fountain Park
Plains
Susan Reed
Darlington
First
Kevin Vosler
Mt. Pleasant
East Butler
East Butler
Eau Claire
Eau Claire
Ellwood City
Knox
North Sewickley
Evans City
Westminster
Ruth Pickett
(2 votes)
Susan Verba
Fombell
Camp Run
Frankfort Springs
Frankfort
Freedom
First
Wynne Hromanik
Harrisville
Harmony
Hooker
Concord
Denise Hobaugh
Hookstown
Mill Creek
Mars
Mars United
Lorene Winner
(2 votes)
Dottie Gifford
Old Union
(2 votes)
Midland
First
New Salem
Monaca
First
North Branch
New Brighton
First
Westminster
Frank Ripper
New Galilee
Galilean
N. Washington
N. Washington Beverly E. Bishop
Parker
First
Petrolia
Fairview
Prospect
Mt Nebo
Randy Bieber
P. C. Prospect
Mark Johnson
Rochester
First Presb.
New Sewickley Raymond Beatty
Sarver
Buffalo
Linda Mareney
Saxonburg
Clinton
Debbie Gottshall
Jefferson Center
Saxonburg Mem. Chuck McCorkle
(2 votes)
Roger Emmonds
Westminster
Dan Quick
Shippingport
Bethlehem
Slippery Rock
Bethel
Center
Mary Hines-Formeck
Highland
West Liberty
Wolf Creek
Sarah Datt
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Valencia
VISITORS
Glade Run
(2 votes)
Valencia
Dave Somers
Wiliam Pearson
Vanport
Vanport
West Sunbury
West Sunbury
(2 votes)
Zelienople
Calvin
(2 votes)
Park
Excused
Suzanne Reese
David Shidemantle
Alecia McKee
Rich Kaiser
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS
Name
Carl Baughman
Presbytery/Affiliation
Samaritan Counseling
ELDER MEMBERS WHO ARE:
OFFICER, COORDINATING
TEAM, OR UNIT CHAIR
Name
James Ihlenfeld
Jim Gray
Sharon Sonnett
David Householder
Ralph M. Miller
John Laudenslager
Presbytery/Affiliation
Moderator
Treasurer
CT
CMU
CT
Financial Planning
Name
Joyce Boos
Carla Adams
Annamary McMullen
Virginia Shirey
Donald Shirey
Doug Martin
Jack McMichael
Matthew D. Grubbs
George Muska
Laura Muska
Laura Robinson
Jane Wright
Mary Rae Thompson
Sue Confer
Kathleen Krill
Maxwell Muska
Ron Fox
Tega Swann
Joaquim Anabe-Lopez
John Ivanak
Necrology Service Only
Sharon McKee
Judy Stewart
Jerry Sefton
Alan Sefton
Barb Fail`
Betty Hazlet
Haun
Edna Kemerer
Dunn Muth
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Church
Mt. Nebo, Prospect
Park, Zelienople
Valencia, Valencia
Buffalo, Sarver
Buffalo, Sarver
First, Rochester
Park, Zelienople
Saxonburg Memorial
Westminster, N. Bright.
Westminster, N. Bright.
New Sewickley, Roch.
New Sewickley, Roch.
Meridian, Butler
North Washington
First, Parker
Westminster, N. Bright.
Park, Zelienople
Aliquippa, PA
Old Union, Mars
Plains, Cranberry Twp.
Hill, Butler
Concord, Hooker
Westminster, Sarver
Westminster, Sarver
Concord, Hooker
Concord, Hooker
New Sewickley Roch.
Valencia, Valencia
BEAVER-BUTLER PRESBYTERY
2015 Presbytery Meetings
The Office Will Close Early On These Dates
Saturday, January 24
Tuesday, March 24
Tuesday, May 26
Tuesday, July 28
Tuesday, September 22
Tuesday, November 17
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Concord, Hooker
Trinity, Butler
Calvin, Zelienople
North Branch, Monaca
Plains, Cranberry
Park, Beaver (Tentative)
2015 Holiday Schedule
The Office Will Be Closed
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Day
President’s Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas/New Years
January 1
(Thursday)
January 19
(Monday)
February 16
(Monday)
April 3
(Friday)
May 25
(Monday)
July 3
(Friday)
September 7
(Monday)
November 11
(Wednesday)
November 26
(Thursday)
November 27
(Friday)
December 24
(Thursday)
December 25 – Jan 1 (Friday – Friday)
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