Tuesday, November 14, ELDER COMMISSIONER TRAINING 4:45 PM Meeting Registration 5:30 PM Presbytery Meeting Begins at 6:00 PM

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1 REORTS TO BEAVER-BUTLER RESBYTERY Tuesday, November 14, 2017 ELDER COMMISSIONER TRAINING 4:45 M Meeting Registration 5:30 M resbytery Meeting Begins at 6:00 M Ohio United resbyterian Church 1236 Longvue Avenue Aliquippa, A astor: Rev. Nick Marlatt OFFICERS OF THE RESBYTERY Moderator:.... Elder Tom McMeekin Vice Moderator: Rev. Thomas Harmon Coordinating Team Chair:. Rev. Randall Clow Stated Clerk:. Rev. David D. Byers Interim Treasurer:.. Elder Lauren Cesnales Asst. Stated Clerk:.. Rev. Dennis Burnett

2 Ohio United resbyterian Church Rev. Nick Marlatt, astor 1236 Longvue Avenue Aliquippa, ennsylvania In 1799, the Flaugherty's Run congregation was established with William Wilson serving as the itinerant minister of Ohio and two other congregations. Services were held at the houses and the barns of various members and later, in a semi-permanent tent. By 1827 part of the Flaugherty's Run congregation had split and established residence in what was then known as Scottsville, now a part of Hopewell Township. In 1831 a permanent wood frame church was built at the corner of Longvue and Maratta Roads, across the street from the current building in the cemetery, by the members of the Associate Congregation of Ohio as the church was then known. The name Ohio comes from the proximity of the church to the Ohio River and the importance the river played in the economy and lives of the people who lived in the area at the time. When the Associate resbyterian Church and the Reformed resbyterian Church joined in 1858, the Associate Congregation of Ohio became officially known as the United resbyterian Church of Ohio. The church experienced enormous growth and changed its name to the Ohio United resbyterian Church by the 1950's. It was at this time that Rev. James Adair came to the pulpit. Originally hired by the Board of American (National) Missions of the United resbyterian Church of North America, Reverend Adair was a full time stated supply minister until March 11, 1957, when he was installed as Ohio U Church s first permanent minister. Under his loving and knowledgeable guidance the church blossomed, growing from 115 members in 1950 to 800 members in 1969 when Rev. Adair left the church. The current brick building was erected in 1954 and the education wing was added in Ohio U Church History and Directions age 1 of 2 age 1 of 35

3 The church had four different ministers between 1970 and 1981 when Reverend Don Hurray was installed. Reverend Hurray served the church until During his ministry, both First United resbyterian Church (1986) and Woodlawn United resbyterian Church (1995) in Aliquippa closed and many members joined the Ohio Church. The handicapped ramp on the front of the building was added in 1991 and Rev. Hurray also served as a chaplain to the Hopewell Township olice Department. This resulted in Rev. Hurray counseling many of the families, personnel and volunteers who helped at the crash of US Air Flight 427. Reverend Hurray left Ohio Church in 1995 and Reverend Gary Coppedge served as the interim until 1997 when Reverend Timothy (Ted) Dennis was called. Reverend Dennis served the Ohio Church until he resigned in Reverend Nick Marlatt was called and ordained in September Directions to Ohio United resbyterian Church From Beaver, New Brighton, Beaver Falls and points north take I-376 South to the Aliquippa Exit, exit 45. Turn right onto Mill Street at the end of the exit ramp and proceed to the intersection of Mill Street and Brodhead Road. Turn right on Brodhead Road. You will see Mt. Carmel resbyterian Church at this intersection. After you pass Hopewell Memorial Junior High School, turn left onto Longvue Avenue just before The Fez. We are located at the corner of the first intersection. arking is across from the Church on the right. From Monaca, Rochester, Freedom, New Sewickley, and Zelienople and beyond, take Constitution Boulevard, Rte 51 south out of Monaca toward Coraopolis. Approximately 8.5 miles from the center of Monaca, and 1.5 miles beyond the Ambridge Bridge turn right onto rte 151. roceed to Brodhead Road. Turn right on Brodhead Road and continue until you pass the Hopewell Shopping Center. Turn right onto Longvue Avenue by The Fez. We are located at the corner of the first intersection. arking is across from the Church on the right. Ohio U Church History and Directions age 2 of 2 age 2 of 35

4 BEAVER-BUTLER RESBYTERY Regular Meeting for Worship and Work OHIO UNITED RESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ALIQUIA, A November 14, 2017 relude, Welcome, and Announcements: Welcome from resbytery and Host Church Welcome for New Elders and Corresponding Members Announcements Refreshing Springs Task Force: 5 minutes Collaboration, Fellowship and Youth resbyterian Foundation resentation of CA Grants g. 6 Items of Good News Clerk s announcement OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME Seeking God in rayer Centering rayer & rayer of Blessing Gathering Hymn We Gather Together Hymnal #559 THY KINGDOM COME Seeking God s Kingdom Together: Scripture Reading salm 107:1-9 Musical Reflection resbytery Reflection & Discussions: What did you hear from God in the Scripture and reflection? astoral rayer Time of Fellowship age 3 of 35

5 THY WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN Seeking as One to Discern and Do God s Will: Considerations & Matters: Stated Clerk Considerations & Matters Executive resbyter Considerations & Matters Coordinating Team Considerations & Matters Omnibus receptions and approvals (Consent Agenda) Receive the Recent Reports of the Coordinating Team, the Stated Clerk (g. 7), the Treasurer (g. 8-11), the Executive resbyter, and the resbytery Moderators Receive the minutes of the November 1, 2017 Coordinating Team meeting. g Approve the Minutes of the previous resbytery meeting: September 26, 2017 g Act upon the following motions of the Coordinating Team: No actions at this time Act upon the consent agenda motions of the Ministry and Vocations Committee Approve a waiver of rotation of two Deacons (3-year term) for the Faith Church, Butler. Approve a waiver of rotation of two Deacons (3-year term) for the Steffin Hill Church, Beaver Falls. Approve the Interim Contract between the Rev. Thomas Clyde and the Faith Church, Butler for a 6-month term (01/01/18 06/30/18) Granting voice to participating visitors Resolution of Thanks to Host Church Taizé Chant: Come and Fill Our Hearts rayerful Discernment of resbytery Matters Actions of the Ministry and Vocations Committee: Dissolve the pastoral relationship between Calvin resbyterian Church, Zelienople and the Rev. Dr. Graham Standish. That the resbytery grant to the Rev. James Swanson the status of Honorably Retired and dissolve the pastoral relationship between Covenant resbyterian Church, Butler effective January 1, Actions from the Coordinating Team: That the 2018 Administrative Budget and er Capita Matching rogram as a Second Reading. g That the 2018 Mission Budget be presented to the resbytery as a First Reading. g. 34 Nominating/Representation Committee Elect onto committees and units the listed elders and pastors Nominees for ositions (Bold are new; Rest are renewals needing election) osition Class Name Church Vice-Moderator 2018 Elder Michele Shepler North Sewickley, Ellwood City Coordinating Team 2020 Elder Debra McCowin ark, Beaver 2020 Rev. Dennis Burnett New Sewickley; First, Rochester 2020 Elder Carolyn aulson Buffalo, Sarver Finance Com Rev. William Jamieson Honorably Retired ersonnel Com Elder Virginia Shirey Buffalo, Sarver Admin. & Resource 2020 Elder Susan Reed lains, Cranberry Twp. Nominating 2018 Rev. Kelley Angleberger Clinton, Saxonburg 2020 Elder John Rackley ark, Beaver Ministry & Voc Rev. James Steiner Hill, Butler 2020 Rev. Janet Hufford Jefferson Center, Saxonburg 2020 Elder Andrew Honess New Bethlehem, Aliquippa 2020 Rev. Stephen Cort Mt. Nebo; resbyterian, rospect age 4 of 35

6 Coll., Fellow, Youth2018 VACANT 2020 Rachel Stumpf ark, Beaver 2020 VACANT Mission & Comp Rev. aul Wierman Honorably Retired 2020 Elder Joe Viola Center, Slippery Rock Encourage Flourish 2020 Rev. Derek Marotta lains, Cranberry Township 2020 VACANT Election of GA Commissioners Minister: Rev. Dr. Judy Angleberger; Elder: Allen Kitchen; Alternate: Rev. Dr. Mary Kitchen Other matters of the resbytery? GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS. LEAD US NOT INTO TEMTATION BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL Responding to God s Grace Together: Installation of New Moderator and Vice Moderator The Sacrament of Communion Communion Hymn Let All Things Now Living Hymnal #554 FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM AND THE OWER AND THE GLORY FOREVER. AMEN. Going in God s Grace Thank You to the Host Church Sending Litany Leader: Our Father, who art in heaven, eople: You have gathered us at this time and place to seek and to do Christ s will. Leader: We pray that we have hallowed Your name in our discussions and discernments. eople: More than our will, we ask that Thy will be done, here on earth just like it is in heaven. Leader: Through the Holy Spirit, You have fed us with the bread of life and forgiven us of our sins. eople: And as we go from this place, may the kingdom and the power and the glory be Yours and Yours alone, now and forever. Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: Amen. age 5 of 35

7 CHURCH ADDRESS MEMBERS COST OF ROJECT ROJECT DESCRITION Camp Run resbyterian Church O Box 502, Zelienople, A $1, Repair 3 windows (condensation), replace expansion tank (furnace) and paint basement Crestview Community Church Box AA, 210 Kline Avenue, Callery, A $12, new retaining wall, remediation of a water problem and a new, safer, emergency egress from the sanctuary First resbyterian Church of New Brighton 1199 Third Avenue, New Brighton, A $5, remodel bathroom to improve handicapped accessibility and repair a classroom ceiling First resbyterian Church of arker O Box 314, arker, A $3, build a handicapped bathroom Mars United resbyterian Church 232 Crowe Avenue, Mars, A $20, enhance worship experience with use of video presentation system North Sewickley resbyterian Church 106 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City, A $14, install 4 new doors (crash doors) ark United resbyterian Church 109 E. Grandview Avenue, Zelienople, A $9, repair front church steps with stone steps age 6 of 35

8 Clerk s Report June 20 - October 27, /20/17 informed the GA, Synod of the Trinity and the Board of ensions that the resbytery received into membership the Rev. Ron aul Schermerhorn 2. 7/13/17 dismisses the Rev. Jonathan West to the resbytery of Coastal Carolina. 3. 8/30/17 attended the MVC Meeting at the resbytery Center 4. 9/6/17 attended the Coordinating Team Meeting at the resbytery Center 5. 9/26/17 attended the resbytery Meeting at the Mars Church, Mars 6. 9/27/17 informed the GA, Synod, Board of ension and eace River resbytery of receiving Robin Dale Swinsburg as a member of the resbytery 7. 10/2/10 attended the MVC meeting at the resbytery Center 8. 10/4/17 attended the Transition Team Meeting at the resbytery Center 9. 10/4/17 attended the Coordinating Team Meeting at the resbytery Center /11/17 attended the Leadership Team meeting at the resbytery Center /14/17 informed the GA, Synod and the Board of ensions of the change on the Rev. Dr. N. Graham Standish within the resbytery to a Validated Ministry-Executive Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center /23/17 met with the Executive resbyter and Chair of the MVC /27/17 participated in the Witness to the Resurrection-the Rev. Frank Churchill Stated Clerk Report June 20 - October 27, 2017 age 1 of 1 age 7 of 35

9 9:52 AM Beaver-Butler resbytery 10/25/17 Balance Sheet Cash Basis As of September 30, 2017 Sep 30, 17 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Cash ESB Bank 291, Northwest Savings Bank 197, Northwest Savings Market Fund 50, etty Cash Total Cash 539, Investments resbyterian Investment & Loan 296, IL Fixed Term Note 100, Ecumenical Cooperative 1, Total Investments 399, Total Checking/Savings 938, Accounts Receivable A/R C Apportionment 2017 er Capita Apportionment GA - C , Total 2017 er Capita Apportionment -3, Total A/R C Apportionment -3, A/R Lord of the Harvest 25, Total Accounts Receivable 21, Total Current Assets 959, TOTAL ASSETS 959, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities ayroll Liabilities 3, A/ Fidelity Investments 1, A/ Adams Federal Tax 1, Total Other Current Liabilities 6, Total Current Liabilities 6, age 8 of 35 age 1

10 9:52 AM Beaver-Butler resbytery 10/25/17 Balance Sheet Cash Basis As of September 30, 2017 Sep 30, 17 Long Term Liabilities Deferred Mortgage Income 30, Total Long Term Liabilities 30, Total Liabilities 36, Equity Restricted Funds Temporarily Restricted eacemaking Fund 4, Capital Improvement Fund 20, New Church Development Fund Closed Churches Fund (Fund A) 174, Departed Churches Fund (Fund B) 676, Total New Church Development Fund 851, Technological Advancement Fund Support of Candidates Fund 1, Leadership Training Fund 20, NWV Seed Grant 42, Total Temporarily Restricted 939, ermanently Restricted Endowment Fund 2, Lyndora Scholarship Fund 20, Total ermanently Restricted 22, Total Restricted Funds 961, Retained Earnings -67, Net Income 29, Total Equity 923, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 959, age 9 of 35 age 2

11 9:53 AM Beaver-Butler resbytery 10/25/17 rofit & Loss by Class Cash Basis January through September 2017 Administrative Mission Restricted TOTAL Ordinary Income/Expense Income er Capita Apportionment 183, , Mission Income - GA/Synod , , Rev.Mission Causes-Budget , , Rev. Mission Causes-Other , , , Tinker Trust - NC Bank ESB Checking Interest Northwest Interest resby. Invest and Loan Income 1, , Investment Income Other Interest Note Rec.-Minist Rent Yoga 1, , Rent Complete Travel 5, , Rent Excel 2, , Miscellaneous Income 40, , Total Income 235, , , , Expense er Capita Expense GA 7, , er Capita Expense Synod 2, , Mission Causes Exp- Synod/GA , , Salary/Wage/Benefits 130, , , Units/Officers 3, , , Cost of Space 15, , Communications 3, , Furniture and Equipment 4, , Office Expense Travel Expense 2, , Conferences/Meetings Miscellaneous Expense 2, , age 10 of 35 age 1

12 9:53 AM Beaver-Butler resbytery 10/25/17 rofit & Loss by Class Cash Basis January through September 2017 Administrative Mission Restricted TOTAL Bulk Order Expenditures West Liberty Church , , Wash Knox Church , , Fountain ark , , Conway resbyterian Church , , Total Expense 174, , , , Net Ordinary Income 61, , , , Net Income 61, , , , age 11 of 35 age 2

13 Beaver-Butler resbytery Coordinating Team Minutes November 1, :00 M The Coordinating Team met on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, in the resbytery Center at 7:00 M for a regular business meeting. The Rev. Randal Clow, Moderator, called the meeting to order with Scripture (Rev. 7:9-17) and prayer. resent: Randall Clow (CT Moderator), Tom Harmon (resb. V. Moderator) Dennis Burnett, Lorene Winner, John orter, Ralph Miller, Cindy Kennedy, Frank Aloi, Keith Black, Judy Lipscak Ex-Officio: Alan Adams (Executive resbyter),david Byers (Stated Clerk) ension Representative/resbytery Interim Treasurer: Lauren Cesnales Excused: Tom McMeekin (resb. Moderator) Absent: Deb McCowin, 1. Approval of Coordinating Team Minutes: M/S/ that the CT Minutes of and (visioning) be received 2. Review of resbytery Minutes: The Minutes of the resbytery of September 26, 2017 were received and will be submitted to the resbytery for approval in the consent agenda. 3. Report of the Stated Clerk: David Byers The report was received. 4. Report of Synod Commissioners: Sidney Fisher/Judy Angleberger No Report 5. Report of the Executive resbyter: Alan Adams Received the written report. 6. Report of the Coordinating Team Moderator: Rev. Randall Clow -RT Updates Saxonburg Memorial Church-November 9, 2017 a meeting with the E and CT Moderator in a fact-finding mission. 8. Report of the resbytery Moderator: Ruling Elder Tom McMeekin No Report 9. Report of the resbytery Vice-Moderator: Rev. Tom Harmon Reported his participation at the Mid Council Conference in St. Louis. 10. Report of the Interim Treasurer: Lauren Cesnales Received the Balance Sheet and rofit and Loss Statement as of September The report of the Auditor will submit the report on November 6, Review Items Referred from resbytery Meeting: None 12. Review of Trustee Issues: None 13. Report of the resbytery Meeting Task Force No Report 14. Reports of Committees: CT Meeting Minutes age 1 of 3 age 12 of 35

14 Finance Committee: Frank Aloi: Received the written report. -M/S/ that the 2018 Administrative Budget and er Capita Matching rogram be presented to the resbytery as a Second Reading. -M/S/ that the 2018 Mission Budget be presented to the resbytery as a First Reading. A reduction from $46,221 to $42,243 with largest expenditure to cover salaries for Resource Center Director and Youth Coordinator. -M/S/ the revised CA Grant application form and process for Units. -M/S/ to grant from CA applications to a total of 7 grants amounting in $12, Full list of requests are attached. These grants will be presented at the November meeting 2017 during the Financial lanning report. -M/S/ to approve the recommendation of the FC to invest funds from the departing church and closed church funds in a long term investment plan with an initial amount of $5,000 and allocate $50,000 for investments over the next 5 years. Further the CT authorized the FC to return with recommendations for signatories and custodian at the February 2018 CT meeting. ersonnel Committee: Connie Dunn No Report Administration Committee: Bob Gossen No Report Nominating/Representation Committee: Jim Ihlenfeld Received the slate of nominees to be presented to the resbytery at the November 2017 meeting for action. Ministry and Vocations Committee: Jim Moran Received the written report and the legal actions to resbytery 15. Reports of resbytery Units: Collaboration, Fellowship and Youth: Mary Kitchen Received the written report including the resbytery Worship Event November 4, 2017 Mission and Compassion Ministries: Denee Stevenson No report Encouraging Flourishing Churches: Graham Standish No Report Refreshing Springs Task Force: Docket Time: 5 minutes 16. Requests for Display Space/Video: S.E.R.R.V. 17. Formation and Approval of the Docket: M/S/ that the resbytery Meeting Task Force be granted authority to formulate the docket for November 14, 2017 resbytery Meeting at the Ohio Church, Aliquippa at 6:00 M. 18. Old Business: None 19. New Business: A. Received the report of the Transition Team with recommendations. Full report is CT Meeting Minutes age 2 of 3 age 13 of 35

15 attached. Following a period of discussion and concerns raised, the report was received with further discussion to take place. B. CA Grant request from Calvin Church for $35,000 for parking expansion/renovation. M/S/ to refer to the FC for review. Adjournment: M/S/ to adjourn at 8:30 M with prayer by John orter. Respectfully Submitted, David D. Byers Stated Clerk RESBYTERY ACTIONS: Consent: The Coordinating Team recommends the approval of: The Coordinating Team Minutes of and The Minutes of the resbytery of September 26, 2017 The Report of the Interim Treasurer The Report of the Stated Clerk Floor: -The Coordinating Team recommends that the 2018 Administrative Budget and er Capita Matching rogram as a Second Reading. -The Coordinating Team recommends that the 2018 Mission Budget be presented to the resbytery as a First Reading. Other Docket requests: Collaboration, Fellowship and Youth: Resource Center/Youth Coordinator CT Meeting Minutes age 3 of 3 age 14 of 35

16 Minutes Beaver-Butler resbytery September 26, 2017 The Beaver-Butler resbytery held a stated meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, in the Mars United resbyterian Church, Mars, where the Rev. Edward Boyce is astor. WELCOME: At 4:00 p.m. our Moderator, Elder Tom McMeekin, welcomed the presbyters and offered prayer. The presbyters were welcomed by the Clerk of Session of our host church, Elder Dr. Ira Baumgartel, who provided essential information. Teaching and Ruling Elders attending a resbytery meeting for the first time were introduced. The following persons were welcomed and seated as corresponding members: Rev. ek Muan Cuang, International eacemaker, a member of the resbyterian Church of Myanmar. Rev. Carl Baughman, Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center, a member of the Church of the Brethren. Rev. Marian Carmical, a member of Coastal Carolina resbytery. Rev. Rob Dale Swinsburg, a member of eace River resbytery. Rev. Joseph Tagliaferre, a member of Shenango resbytery. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RESENTATIONS: Collaboration, Fellowship and Youth Unit: Sidney Fisher, Resource Center Director, on behalf of Diana Mermon, Youth Coordinator, announced the October 1 st Scavenger Hunt for youth to be held in ittsburgh. Sidney Fisher also announced special resources for celebrating the symbolic start of the Reformation. Through a brief presentation, Rev. aul Wierman took us back 500 years to the time when an obscure monk named Martin Luther posted concerns about practices (such as the sale of indulgences) of the Church on the door of the Wurttemberg Cathedral. This was the symbolic start of the Reformation. The Rev. aul Merrill publicized the special resbytery Worship Event titled, Open to the Refreshing Winds of God s Spirit to be held November 4, 2017, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Cranberry Community U.. Church. This event is designed for pastors, church leaders and church members. Synod Commissioners Report: The Rev. Dr. Judy Angleberger, Synod Commissioner, reported on the recent observance of the 300 th anniversary of the Synod of the Trinity. She noted that the roots of the Board of ensions may also be traced to the year Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 1 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 15 of 35

17 Samaritan Counseling Center: The Rev. Dr. Carl Baughman, Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center, shared that: The Samaritan Counseling Center has started a new program of life coaching. This may be done in person or by phone. Rev. Baughman announced his retirement after 24 years of service as the Director of the Samaritan Counseling Center. The Board of the Samaritan Counseling Center has named the Rev. Dr. Graham Standish as the next Director. Rev. Standish spoke briefly about his experience of being called to this new position. It represents a full circle in his ministry, as he will be returning from the pastorate into his original vocation in the field of counseling and therapy. The Rev. Dr. eter devries announced Discovery Day to be held at the Old Union resbyterian Church on Saturday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. The theme is Understanding the Bible. There will be workshop leaders for people of all ages. 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. On Sunday, August 27 th about 100 participants from seven resbyterian churches in the Butler area gathered at a local park for Worship without Walls. Mary Rae Thompson promoted the work of resbyterian Women in Beaver-Butler resbytery, and reported on the recent Women s Fall Gathering. Renovation of the former Wolf Creek church building into the Community Center of the Friendship resbyterian Church is nearly complete. An open house will be held Saturday, October 7 th, 2:00 4:00 p.m. There were several items of good news regarding the life of the Ohio U.. Church, Aliquippa: Their VBS was attended by about 100 children. Solar panels have been installed on the manse roof. An outdoor community movie night was recently held. A community garden, with produce free for taking, was cultivated on church grounds. A Little Free antry has been established (similar in concept to the Little Free Library movement), to which members contribute canned goods, and anyone who wishes may take them. A Sale of Sales was held to raise funds for camp. The church looks forward to hosting the next resbytery meeting. INTERVIEW WITH REV. EK MUAN CUANG FROM MYANMAR: The Rev. Jim Swanson, a member of the Mission and Compassion Ministries Unit, introduced our International eacemaker, the Rev. ek Muan Cuang, and conducted a brief interview with him, from which the following emerged: Rev. ek Muan Cuang expressed greetings from the resbyterian Church of Myanmar, and appreciation to Beaver-Butler resbytery for extending an invitation to visit as an International eacemaker. Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 2 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 16 of 35

18 Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is the largest country in Southeast Asia, with 52 million people. Most are Buddhists, but 2.6% are Christians. Due to corruption and dictatorships, Myanmar has gone from being a rich to a poor nation. U.S. resbyterian missionaries came to Burma in the 1800 s. The resbyterian Church in Myanmar formed in They are challenged to respond to all the needs. There is much violence in the areas where the churches seek to minister. They operate one hospital (which needs Christian doctors, including visiting medical teams from the US), and help to staff and support several schools at the elementary and middle school levels. Rev. ek Muan Cuang was sent by his denomination to acquire a hd focusing on prison ministry. There are almost 900,000 prisoners in the nation, and they are experiencing poor conditions. rayer was offered by Rev. Swanson for Rev. ek Muan Cuang, for the resbyterian Church of Myanmar, and for its mission and ministry among the people of Myanmar. CLERK S ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Stated Clerk, the Rev. David Byers, reminded the presbyters that any items of new business are to be presented at the Clerk s Table by the time of the dinner break. The Stated Clerk announced that there had been a request to remove from the Consent Agenda the two items of the Ministry and Vocation Committee. These items will be addressed after dinner, during the time docketed for the Committee s actions. The above preliminary matters having been addressed, the formal stated meeting began at 4:45 p.m. Our Moderator, Elder Tom McMeekin, now presiding. OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME SEEKING GOD IN RAYER Our Moderator provided an opportunity for silent prayer and meditation. The presbyters then offered a unison rayer of Blessing and prayed The Lord s rayer together. The first two verses of a gathering hymn, All Hail the ower of Jesus Name, were sung. THY KINGDOM COME SEEKING GOD S KINGDOM TOGETHER RESBYTERY REFLECTIONS: John 1:35-39 and Matthew 25:31-40 were shared (recited in story-telling mode) by the Rev. Dr. William Jackson, who then offered a homily. He told about listening to a politician on TV who said, I try to be a Matthew 25 Christian, and of reading about Jackie Robinson s faith and his impact on sports. Both persons were raised and nurtured as Christians, and learned to take Jesus seriously. Both of our Gospel readings resonate the call to us to take Jesus seriously, and to accept His invitation to Come and see. When we respond to His invitation, we become agents of Christ s invitation being extended to others. Through us, they are able to see Jesus. Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 3 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 17 of 35

19 resbyters were given a brief opportunity to discuss in small groups what they heard from God in the Scripture and the passage for discussion. The remaining verses of All Hail the ower of Jesus Name were sung, and our Moderator Tom McMeekin led a astoral rayer. The Doxology was sung. THY WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN SEEKING AS ONE TO DISCERN AND DO GOD S WILL STATED CLERK CONSIDERATIONS: Our Stated Clerk, the Rev. David Byers, attested to the presence of a quorum. A full record of attendance at this meeting may be found at Attachment A. EXECUTIVE RESBYTER CONSIDERATIONS: Our Executive resbyter, the Rev. Alan Adams, shared about his three-month experience providing temporary pastoral services for the church of a friend in Colorado who was on sabbatical. The compensation for this time went to the resbytery. Rev. Adams thanked Rev. Carl Baughman for his counseling help for many of our pastors. Rev. Adams announced that he will lead study sessions of Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger starting October 25 th at 6:30 p.m. Six sessions are anticipated. COORDINATING TEAM CONSIDERATIONS: There were none. RECETION AND AROVAL OF THE OMNIBUS MOTION (CONSENT AGENDA): The Moderator provided an opportunity to request removal of items from the consent agenda. There were none in addition to the request previously received to remove the items from the Ministry and Vocation Committee. A motion was made and seconded to approve the remaining following matters by common consent: 1. Receive the Report of the Coordinating Team in the form of the minutes of its September 6, 2017 business meeting (Attachment B). 2. Receive the Report of the Interim Treasurer in the form of the rofit and Loss Statement by Class for January through July 2017 and the Balance Sheet as of July 31, 2017 (Attachment C). 3. Receive the Reports of the Executive resbyter and the resbytery Moderator. 4. Approve the Minutes of the July 18, 2017 stated resbytery meeting. 5. Grant voice to participating visitors. 6. Approve the following recommendation of the Coordinating Team: Concur with the request of the Glade Run Church and the resbytery Trustees to transfer the Church Cemetery to the Glade Run Cemetery Association. The motion was approved. Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 4 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 18 of 35

20 RECOGNITION OF ASTOR AND CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES: The Rev. Robert Goossen, chair of the Administration and Resource Committee, led the presbyters in celebrating the following anniversaries of ministers and congregations: Ministers (anniversaries since ordination) 10 years: Rev. Derek Marotta, astor at lains/cranberry Rev. aul Merrrill, astor at ark/zelienople Rev. Jason Sinagra, currently Minister-at-Large 25 years: Rev. Greg Wiest, astor at Glade Run/Valencia 40 years: Rev. Clark Sawyer, Honorably Retired, formerly at The Hill/Butler (The Rev. Jim Swanson was invited to speak about Rev. Sawyer s ministry on more personal terms.) Churches (anniversaries since being founded) 125 years (1892): Mars United resbyterian Church, Mars 150 years (1867): First resbyterian Church, Beaver Falls (also known during its history as Second, and as Trinity, with name changes due to denominational mergers). Anniversary will be celebrated on November 23 rd. 185 years (1832) Bethlehem resbyterian Church, Shippingport. Anniversary was celebrated on July 30 th. Certificates of recognition were presented to each minister and church by Rev. Goossen and our Stated Clerk. DINNER AND FELLOWSHI: At 6:00 p.m. the meeting was recessed with prayer by our host pastor, Rev. Ed Boyce, so that the presbyters could share in a time of fellowship while enjoying dinner provided by our host church. At 7:00 p.m. the meeting was called back to order by our Moderator, Elder Tom McMeekin, now presiding. He explained that he was wearing a kilt of the Campbell tartan in memory of his mother, who was a Campbell. RAYERFUL DISCERNMENT OF RESBYTERY MATTERS: ACTIONS FROM THE NOMINATING/RERESENTATION COMMITTEE: Rev. David Byers, placed into nomination, on behalf of the Committee, the following: Synod Commissioners Class of 2020: Elder Sidney Fisher and Rev. Dr. Judy Angleberger Synod ermanent Judicial Commission Class of 2023: Rev. Dr. eter de Vries For each office the Moderator provided an opportunity for nominations from the floor. There were none. The resbytery acted to elect those persons to serve as nominated. Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 5 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 19 of 35

21 ACTIONS FROM THE COORDINATING TEAM: The Rev. Randall Clow, Chair of the Coordinating Team, moved the following ersonnel Committee recommendation, on behalf of the Coordinating Team: That the resbytery approve a Cost of Living increase of 2.9 percent for all resbytery personnel for The motion was approved. Rev. Clow then moved the following ersonnel Committee recommendation, on behalf of the Coordinating Team: That the Terms of Call for the Executive resbyter for 2018 be approved. The motion was approved. The Terms of Call for the Executive resbyter for 2018 are provided at Attachment D. Rev. Clow moved that the proposed 2018 Administrative Budget and er Capita Matching rogram be received as a First Reading, and called upon Lauren Cesnales, Interim Treasurer, to present information about the proposed 2018 budget. Following the presentation, the resbytery voted to receive the proposed budget for its First Reading. This budget, if approved for its Second Reading in November, would result in a 2018 er Capita Apportionment as follows: resbytery - $29.44, Synod - $2.30, G.A. - $7.73, for a total of $39.47 per member. ACTIONS FROM THE MINISTRY AND VOCATION COMMITTEE: The Rev. Jim Moran, chair of the Ministry and Vocation Committee, moved, on behalf of the Ministry and Vocation Committee, that the resbytery approve the Temporary astoral Relationship Contract (40% time) between the Union Church, Clintonville and the Rev. Joseph Tagliaferre as Stated Supply, effective October 1, Rev. Tagliaferre will remain a member of Shenango resbytery, and continue to serve a church there on a part-time basis. CRE Chuck Cline will remain as Moderator of the Union Church, Clintonville. The motion was approved. The Rev. Jim Moran, then moved, on behalf of the Ministry and Vocation Committee, that the resbytery approve the Temporary astoral Relationship Contract between the Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Clifton, an Elder in the C(USA) (honorably retired American Baptist) and the Concord Church, Baden for three months, effective October 1, Rev. Nick Marlatt will remain as Moderator. The motion was approved. The Rev. Jim Moran then introduced the Rev. Rob Dale Swinsburg, a member of eace River resbytery, for examination for membership in Beaver-Butler resbytery and to sustain a call to serve as astor of the Westminster resbyterian Church, Sarver, beginning October 16, Attesting to the action of the Westminster Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 6 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 20 of 35

22 congregation at a regularly-called congregational meeting held on September 24, 2017, moderated by the Rev. John orter, were Jerry Sefton, Barry Blackburn and at Hebda. The Rev. Rob Swinsburg was examined by the resbytery. A motion was made and seconded and approved to arrest the examination. A motion was made and seconded to sustain the examination, to approve the call of Rev. Swinsburg to serve as astor of the Westminster resbyterian Church, Sarver, and to receive the Rev. Swinsburg as a member of Beaver-Butler resbytery effective October 16, The motion was approved. Rev. Jim Moran then moved, on behalf of the Committee, that the resbytery: a. Approve the following terms of call for Rev. Swinsburg: Salary and Housing Allowance - $55,000 Board of ensions benefits - $20,075 Automobile expense reimbursement at current IRS-approved rate Study Leave expense reimbursement - $1,200/year, cumulative to $3,600 Study Leave 2 weeks/year, cumulative to $3,600 Vacation 4 weeks/year. b. Appoint Rev. Swinsburg as Moderator of the Westminster resbyterian Church, Sarver, effective October 16, 2017 or upon receipt of his credentials. c. Empower the Moderator of resbytery to appoint a Commission to install Rev. Swinsburg as astor of the Westminster resbyterian Church, Sarver. The motion was approved. Rev. Jim Moran then moved, on behalf of the Ministry and Vocation Committee, that the resbytery approve an increase in the Minimum Terms of Call for 2018 of 5.4 percent. A motion to amend was made and seconded to include the recommendation of a 2.9 percent cost of living increase for those pastors above Minimum. The resbytery approved the amendment. The motion, as amended, was approved. OTHER MATTERS OF THE RESBYTERY: There was no new business. There was no old business. ITEMS OF INFORMATION: The resbytery Meeting and Holiday Schedules for 2017 and 2018 were included in the meeting packet. Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 7 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 21 of 35

23 GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS. LEAD US NOT INTO TEMTATION BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL RESONDING TO GOD S GRACE TOGETHER In preparation for Communion, Jamie Daugherty, musician for the Mars U.. Church, sang a solo, There is Always Room at the Table. The presbyters shared together in Communion, served to the pews by elders of the resbytery who had volunteered for this purpose. The Rev. Edward Boyce presided at the Lord s Table, and Elder Tom McMeeken, Moderator, participated in leading the Communion service. Communion was received by 84 persons. The hymn What Feast of Love was sung as the elements were distributed. FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM AND THE OWER AND THE GLORY FOREVER. AMEN. GOING IN GOD S GRACE Attendance at this resbytery meeting was as follows: 36 Elder Commissioners representing 29 churches 6 Officers, Coordinating Team members, or Unit chairpersons 44 Ministers of Word and Sacrament 5 Corresponding Members 18 Visitors 109 Total Attendance at this meeting Our Moderator expressed the presbyters appreciation to the pastor and people of the Mars United resbyterian Church in Mars for hosting this meeting, and expressed his appreciation for the resbytery meeting being held in his own church during his tenure as Moderator. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and passed. The presbyters shared in a Sending Litany based upon the Lord s rayer and the Apostolic Benediction. Adjournment took place at 8:20 p.m. The next stated meeting of the Beaver-Butler resbytery will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the Ohio United resbyterian Church, Aliquippa, where the Rev. Nicholas Marlatt is serving as pastor. Respectfully submitted, Dennis D. Burnett, Assistant Stated Clerk David D. Byers, Stated Clerk Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 8 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 22 of 35

24 TABLE OF ATTACHMENTS TO MINUTES OF SETEMBER 26, 2017 RESBYTERY MEETING: A Record of Attendance on September 26, 2017 B Report of the Coordinating Team (Minutes of its September 6, 2017 business meeting) C Report of the Treasurer (rofit & Loss Statement by Class for July 2017 and Balance Sheet as of July 31, 2017) D Terms of Call for 2018 for Executive resbyter Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 9 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 23 of 35

25 ATTENDANCE MINISTERS Adams, Alan Angleberger, A. Gary H.R. Angleberger, Judy A. H.R. Angleberger, Kelley Anschutz, Richard David A Barr, CRE Eva-Maria A Bittner, Lee A Black, Keith EXC Boos, James H.R. EXC Boyce, Ed Boyd, Mark EXC Brewer, David R. H.R. EXC Burnett, Dennis D. Byers, David D. Campbell, James W. H.R. EXC Churchill, Frank R. H.R. EXC *Cline, Charles Clow, Randall Clyde, Tom H. R. Cort, Steven Crusan, Deborah A Curtis, Jeffrey A. H.R. de Vries, eter C. Dorsey, Douglas EXC Dreyer, W. Lee A Dunn, Connie EXC Edmondson, Robert A Erwin, Kirk H.R. EXC Frierson, Connie Goossen, Robert Harmon, Tom EXC Heller, F. Edwin H.R. EXC Hoffman, C. F. EXC Horstman, Katherine A. L. A Huffmyer, Deborah E. Hufford, Janet Jackson, Bill H.R. Jamieson, William A. H. R. Kennedy, Robert W. H.R. EXC Kennedy, Vicki A Kirk, Jim Kitchen, Mary (Sickels) Kummer, Rosalyn S. H. R. Lang, Jeffrey Lavender, Deane F. H. R. EXC Loudon, Nathan Marlatt, Nicholas Marotta, Derek *Marquis, Jeff A Mathias, Robert V. H.R. Meloy, Merry EXC Merrill, aul Moran, James M. ATTACHEMNT A Mumaw, William orter, John W. Rimmer, Jordan Rowe, Richard F. A Roy, Dena Salyers, James A *Saul, Robert. Sawyer, Clark T. H.R. *Schaefer, aul A Severance, T. Neil H.R. EXC Shaffer, Andrew C. A Shermerhorn, Ron Shettel, John H.R. EXC Shullo, Carmen A Silbert, John Sinagra, Jason A Smith, Jean A Snyder, Donald F. A Standish, N. Graham Steiner, Jim Stoops, Leland (Terry) R. H.R. EXC Swanson, James Swann, Tega Tuft, John T. A Tuft, Thomas D. H. R. EXC Weston, Gary L. H.R. EXC Wiebe, John M. H.R. EXC Wierman, Beth Wierman, aul D. H. R. Wiest, Gregory Winship, Michael H.R. EXC Yanosy, Donna ELDERS Aliquippa New Bethlehem Gwen Muetzel (2 votes) Andrew Honess Ohio Lynn Smith (2 votes) Barbara Mihalow Raccoon Service Ambridge Ambridge U.. Baden Concord Beaver ark (2 votes) Beaver Falls Calvary College Hill First Cathy Riddle Henry Suhr (2 votes) Jale' Haas Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 10 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 24 of 35

26 Steffin Hill Butler Covenant Faith Mt Chestnut (2 votes) Saint Andrews The Hill Louise Evans (2 votes) Ruth A. Scott Trinity Callery Crestview Claudia Ripper Cherry Valley E. Unity Chicora North Butler Allen Kitchen Clintonville Union Connoquenessing White Oak Springs Conway Conway Cranberry Cranberry Community (2 votes) lains Darlington First Mt. leasant East Butler East Butler Eau Claire Eau Claire Ellwood City North Sewickley Michelle Shepler Evans City Westminster Ruthie ickett (2 votes) Idamarie Eckstein Frankfort Springs Frankfort Harmony Camp Run hyllis Everstine Hooker Concord Debbie Banks Mars Mars United Herb Wellman (2 votes) Ira E. Baumgartel Old Union Jim Charles (2 votes) Jim Gray Midland First New Salem Monaca First North Branch Donna Hall New Brighton First William J. Wessel Westminster New Galilee Galilean aul Morrison N. Washington N. Washington arker First Bradley Horner rospect Mt Nebo Ella Heathcote. Church rospect Mary Fisher Rochester First resb. Elaine Hildebrand New Sewickley Alan Goehring Sarver Buffalo William Rudert Saxonburg Clinton Jefferson Center Sally avlina Saxonburg Memorial (2 votes) Westminster Jerry Sefton Shippingport Bethlehem Slippery Rock Center Friendship Ruth Keith Highland Valencia Glade Run (2 votes) Valencia Karla D. Gill Vanport Vanport West Sunbury West Sunbury Suzanne Reese (2 votes) Zelienople Calvin David Wuchina (2 votes) ark Jane Ebner CORRESONDING MEMBERS Name resbytery/affiliation Marian Carmical Coastal Carolina Carl Baughman Samaritan Counseling Rev. ek Muan Cuang eacemaker Rev. Rob Dale Swinsburg eace River by. Rev. Joesph Tagliaferre Shenango by. ELDER MEMBERS WHO ARE: Officer, Coordinating Team, or Unit Chai Name resbytery/affiliation Judy Lipcsak CT Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 11 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 25 of 35

27 Ralph Miller Cindy Kennedy Denee Stevenson Tom McMeekin Lorene Winner VISITORS Name Gregg Hartung Jill Cooper Alice Leonberg Ruth Wilson Mary Rae Thompson Virginia Shirey Carolyn aulsen Betty J. Lambert Ruth Nevin Jeff Banks Andrew Higginson Larry Meeder Tom Clifton Kay Curtis Krista Shepler Carla Adams CT CT MCM Moderator CT Church reby. Media Mission Mars U Mars U Mars U Old Union, Mars Buffalo, Sarver Buffalo, Sarver Camp Run, Harmony Camp Run, Harmony Concord, Hooker Mars U ark, Zelienople Concord Highland, Slpry Rock North Sewickley, EC ark, Zelienople Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 12 of 12 September 26, 2017 age 26 of 35

28 Beaver-Butler resbytery 2018 Administrative (er Capita) Budget BB only with match to GA/Synod SECOND READING November 14, 2017 FIRST READING September 26, 2017 Approved 2018 % of roposed Budget Budget Budget SUORT er Capita Apportionment $ 222, % $ 161,244 Support from Reserves - Unpaid BB er Capita 0 57,820 Investment Earnings 1, % 3,110 Rent 17, % 17,608 Miscellaneous TOTAL SUORT $ 241, % $ 239,782 EXENSES resbytery per capita obligation to GA $ 0 $ 0 resbytery per capita obligation to Synod 0 0 Estimated Match to GA from Reserves 15,733 16,218 Estimated Match to Synod from Reserves 6,409 6,409 Salaries and wages 152, % 151,765 Employee benefits 42, % 41,111 Ministry units and officers 1, % 1,900 Cost of space 25, % 24,675 Communications 5, % 5,036 Furniture and equipment 4, % 4,895 Office expense 1, % 1,650 Training and professional 1, % 1,950 Travel expense 3, % 3,400 Conferences and meetings % 1,600 urchased services 1, % 1,800 Miscellaneous 0 TOTAL EXENSES $ 263, % $ 262,409 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets $ (22,142) $ (22,627) Recommended Approved er Capita 2012 (BB Only) $23.17 $20.00 er Capita 2013 (BB Only) $24.22 $21.00 er Capita 2014 (BB Only) $26.75 $25.00 er Capita 2015 (BB Only) $30.66 $30.66 er Capita 2016 (BB Only) $30.66 $30.66 er Capita 2017 (BB Only) $33.54 $ y18 Aspspumptions: 12/31/15 Membership reported to GA 8,391 12/31/16 Membership reported to GA 7,602 Membership less dismissed/closed in ,441 Membership assumed to be unpaid 1,964 resbytery Apportionment 2018 GA $7.73 Synod $2.30 BB $29.44 er Capita amount used for budget $39.47 % of unpaid C paid by reserves 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% BB Reserves needed to cover loss $57,820 $43,365 $28,910 $14,455 $0 Staff Salary increase 2.9% Terms of Call increase 2.9% Board of ensions 37.0% Resource Center Director and Youth Coordinator's salary, benefits, and training paid by the Mission & Ministry Budget $219,064 / 7441 members = $29.44 age 27 of 35

29 Beaver-Butler resbytery 2018 Administrative Budget - er Capita - age 28 of 35

30 2017 General Assembly and Synod of the Trinity Match 11 churches requested GA match = $8, churches requested Synod match = $4,269 TOTAL MATCH TO DATE = $12,272 age 29 of 35

31 CT/FC Recommendation For all Churches paying full 2018 BB er Capita of $29.44 per member: BB will match (at the Church s request) dollar for dollar, up to the Church s assessed Synod and GA er Capita to be paid from BB reserves BB will comply up to the full er Capita assessment of those higher governing bodies The budgeted amount for the match is $16,218 for GA and $6,409 for the Synod of the Trinity. age 30 of 35

32 2018 Budget Summary (Assuming er Capita Match is Approved) Expected BB er Capita $29.44) $161,244 BB Reserves - Unpaid BB er Capita $57,820 Expected Synod/GA er Capita $22,627 Rent/Other Income $20,718 TOTAL INCOME $262,409 Regular Expenses $239,782 BB Reserves - Synod/GA er Capita Match $22,627 TOTAL EXENSES $262,409 age 31 of 35

33 Annual Reserves Reductions (Actual Shortfall of Revenues minus Expenses) **includes the shortfall in the mission budget YE2012 $ 46,736 YE2013 $ 69,120 YE2014 $ 50,385 YE2015 $ 34,707 YE2016 $ 61,329 Total $262,280 Estimated shortfall for 2017 = $20,000 Estimated shortfall for 2018 = $57,820 age 32 of 35

34 Our resbytery Expenses (does not include Synod/GA er Capita Match) $11,581, 5% $10,650, $24,675, 5% 10% Salaries, Wages & Benefits Cost of Office Space Office Expenses Other age 33 of 35 $192,876, 80%

35 FIRST READING NOVEMBER 14, 2017 Beaver-Butler resbytery 2018 Mission and Ministry Budget Income 2017 Requested Budget 2017 Approved Budget 2018 Requested Budget Mission Support TOTAL Expense Collaboration, Fellowship & Youth Camping Association Resource Center Operations Youth Triennium Youth Leadership Coordinator Expenses Youth Coordinator Resource Center Director TOTAL COLLABORATION, FELLOWSHI & YOUTH 46,221 46,221 42,243 $46,221 $46,221 $42, Requested Budget 3, ,500 11,860 22, Requested Budget 3, ,500 11,860 22, Requested Budget 1,500 12,204 23,339 $39,791 $39,791 $37,043 Ministry and Vocation Unit Contingency Fund for Emergency Aid New astor's Development TOTAL MINISTRY AMD VOCATION UNIT $990 $990 $1,000 Encourage Churches To Flourish Northeast Wee Kirk Conference Mission InSite Service rogram Development (Leadership Development) Leadership Development Training astoral Development Training New astors Training TOTAL ENCOURAGE CHURCHES TO FLOURISH $1,300 $1,300 $1,000 Mission and Compassion Ministries Congregational Mission Grants Mission romotion Int'l Mission erson to CANW Support of CUSA Missionaries Zomba artnership Development TOTAL MISSION AND COMASSION MINISTRIES $3,940 $3,940 $3,000 Aministrative and Resource Unit resbytery Office and Staff Support Disaster Response Training Emerging Needs TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE & RESOURCE UNIT $200 $200 $200 TOTAL $46,221 $46,221 $42,243 age 34 of 35