Tuesday May 22, Meeting Registration 5:30 PM Presbytery Meeting Begins at 6:00 PM

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1 REORTS TO BEAVER-BUTLER RESBYTERY Tuesday May 22, 2018 Meeting Registration 5:30 M resbytery Meeting Begins at 6:00 M New Sewickley resbyterian Church 101 Big Knob Road Rochester, A Stated Supply astor: Rev. Dennis Burnett OFFICERS OF THE RESBYTERY Moderator:... Rev. Dr.Thomas Harmon Vice Moderator: Elder Michelle Shepler Coordinating Team Chair:. Rev. Randall Clow Stated Clerk:. Rev. David D. Byers Interim Treasurer:.. Elder Lauren Cesnales Asst. Stated Clerk:.. Rev. Dennis Burnett

2 DIRECTIONS to the New Sewickley resbyterian Church 101 Big Knob Road Rochester, A The church sits at the intersection of Rt. 68 and Big Knob Road, called Sunflower Corners and is located between Rochester and Zelienople. The church has a red-brick building with a white steeple, and is placed along a sloping hill. For those coming from Butler County: Make your way to Zelienople. Then take Rt. 68 west and south out of Zelienople toward Rochester. The church is 7 miles from Zelienople, at an intersection where Rt. 68 makes a 90- degree turn to the right. However, the church is on the left: Turn left onto Big Knob Road, and then turn left again at the first driveway on your left. For those coming from Beaver County: Make your way onto Rt. 68 in Rochester. Rt. 68 turns left (onto Virginia Ave) at a Sheetz. Continue on Rt. 68/Virginia Ave past the Rochester High School, and on for 3 miles until you reach a stop sign. At this intersection Rt. 68 makes a 90-degree left turn. However, the church will be plainly visible immediately ahead. Go straight onto Big Knob Road, crossing the intersection and then turn left at the first driveway on your left. arking is behind the church. When you exit the parking lot, you will be directed to a 1-way exit onto Rt. 68, near the intersection of Rt. 68 and Big Knob Road. age 2 of 37

3 History of New Sewickley resbyterian Church in Beaver County, ennsylvania In the spring of 1957, Ray Speedy, a resident New Sewickley Township, discussed the need for a resbyterian church in this area. On June 1, 1958, the national Missions Committee secured Kenneth Gordon, a senior at ittsburgh-xenia Seminary to conduct services during the summer months. On June 15, 1958, the first worship service was held in the Big Knob Grange Hall with 58 persons attending, and 41 attending Sunday School. This church was listed as a Mission Church and accepted 48 people into the membership of the resbytery. Communion was first observed on July 6, 1958, with 51 communicants. By-laws were accepted on July 18, James McIntyre, a junior at the ittsburgh-xenia Seminary, served as pastor from September 1958 until June The resbytery then appointed Rev. Lloyd Crall to serve as supply pastor. Rev. Crall left at the end of July 1959 and Rev. Robert H. hillips was then appointed as supply pastor. On January 9, 1959, 48 members were officially received and recognized, and seven infants were baptized. By December 1960, the total membership was 108. In July 1962, the resbytery purchased acres on the corner of Rt. 68 and Big Knob Road for $13,000. Ground was broken on April 5, 1964, and on June 7, 1964, the cornerstone was laid. The first worship service in the new building was held on December 6, 1964, with 144 attending. A narthex was added in 1979, and a new fellowship hall with basement was added in After 16 years, Rev. hillips ended his service with NSC in January 1975, and Rev. Dan Schomer was elected to serve as minister and served until September Rev. Keith Johnston served from May 1980 until August Rev. Lance Chapman served as interim pastor until Rev. Ron Kronk was installed on July 10, 1988, and served 18 years, through October Rev. Thomas Clyde then served as interim pastor. Rev. Dan Callahan was installed on March 1, 2009 and served until October Our current pastor, Rev. Dennis Burnett, has served NSC since January For 60 years, NSC has served New Sewickley Township and the surrounding areas. We are home to Cub Scout ack #444. Every year, we host an outdoor Live Nativity, with music and narration recorded by our choir. resbyterian Women organize yard sales, funeral dinners, an annual Strawberry Festival, holiday flowers, support missionaries from our church, and provide countless other services. Our Deacons provide assistance for needy families in the area, and work with other churches to provide meals at Thanksgiving. They also provide visitation and fellowship to those who are homebound or hospitalized. Those serving as Elders, Trustees, and Deacons change from year to year, but we remain dedicated to serving this church and community in our Lord s name. Now about 90 members strong, NSC remains on the move. We recently added a wheelchairaccessible restroom and are planning to launch a ministry with seniors. We are also raising funds to construct a pavilion which will be useful for fellowship, scouting, and community service and outreach. In August 2017 we held a successful inaugural Carnival to support the Yellow Ribbon Girls. This year we adopted a new logo to aid in outreach and public awareness. age 3 of 37

4 BEAVER-BUTLER RESBYTERY Regular Meeting for Worship and Work NEW SEWICKLEY RESBYTERIAN CHURCH ROCHESTER, ENNSYLVANIA May 22, 2018 Welcome and Announcements: Welcome from resbytery and Host Church Welcome for New Elders and Corresponding Members Announcements Collaboration, Fellowship and Youth Youth Coordinator and Resource Center Director Transition Team Finance Committee CA Grants Narrative Budget resentation Moment for Mission Clerk s announcement OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME Seeking God in rayer Centering rayer & rayer of Blessing Gathering Hymn Let Every Christian ray THY KINGDOM COME Seeking God s Kingdom Together: Scripture Reading Acts 2:37-47 Musical Reflection resbytery Reflection & Discussions: resbytery Meeting Agenda age 1 of 3 May 22, 2018 age 4 of 37

5 What did you hear from God in the Scripture and homily? astoral rayer Offering & Doxology Time of Fellowship THY WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN Seeking as One to Discern and Do God s Will: Moment for Mission Considerations: 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, the Interim Treasurer, the Executive resbyter, and the resbytery Moderators. Receive the Financial Reports for April 2018, the minutes of the May 2, 2018 Coordinating Team meeting, the Minutes of the previous resbytery meeting of March 20, Act upon the consent agenda motions of the Ministry Vocations Committee That the resbytery concur with the action of the committee that the Rev. Dr. Larry Maley (Giddings-Lovejoy) be received into membership of the resbytery, that he be appointed as Interim astor of the ark Church, Zelienople from April 8, 2018-December 31, 2018, that the terms of the Interim Contract be approved, and that he be appointed as Moderator effective the same dates. That the resbytery concur with the action of the committee that, if the way be clear, that the contract between the Rev. Lee Bittner and the First Church, Rochester be approved, and that Rev. Bittner be appointed into a Temporary astoral Relationship and Moderator from April 15, 2018 to December 31, Appoint the Rev. James Steiner as Interim of the Mars Church, Mars effective February 15, To concur with the action of the congregation of the Friendship Church, Slippery Rock, on March 18, 2018 to dissolve the pastor relationship with the Rev. Donna Yanosy, effective April 30, 2018, and to grant the Rev. Yanosy the status of Honorably Retired as of May 1, (Minutes of the Action of the congregation are provided). Act upon the consent agenda motions of the Coordinating Team: No recommendations Act upon the consent agenda motions of the Administration Committee: No recommendations Granting voice to participating visitors Taizé Chant rayerful Discernment of resbytery Matters Actions from the Coordinating Team: That the Saxonburg Memorial Church be granted permission to begin the RT rocess, based upon previous congregational vote (this matter was postponed to the May 2018 meeting by action of the resbytery in March 2018) Actions of the Administration Committee: No recommendations Actions of the Ministry and Vocation Committee: No recommendations Actions of the Nominating Committee No recommendations Other matters of the resbytery? resbytery Meeting Agenda age 2 of 3 May 22, 2018 age 5 of 37

6 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: The Sacrament of Communion Communion Hymn: I Come with Joy 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. eople: Amen. resbytery Meeting Agenda age 3 of 3 May 22, 2018 age 6 of 37

7 CA GRANT ALICATIONS Date Received CHURCH ADDRESS MEMBERSHI COST OF ROJECT ROJECT DESCRITION GRANT AMT. AROVED? 9/26/2017 Camp Run resbyterian Church O Box 502, Zelienople, A Repair 3 windows (condensation), replace $1, expansion tank (furnace) and paint basement $ /1/2017 9/26/2017 Crestview Community Church Box AA, 210 Kline Avenue, Callery, A New retaining wall, remediation of a water problem and a new, safer, emergency egress from $12, the sanctuary $2, /1/2017 9/26/2017 First resbyterian Church of New Brighton 1199 Third Avenue, New Brighton, A Remodel bathroom to improve handicapped $5, accessibility and repair a classroom ceiling $2, /1/2017 9/26/2017 First resbyterian Church of arker O Box 314, arker, A $3, Build a handicapped bathroom $1, /1/2017 9/26/2017 Mars United resbyterian Church 232 Crowe Avenue, Mars, A Enhance worship experience with use of video $20, presentation system $2, /1/2017 9/26/2017 North Sewickley resbyterian Church 106 Chapel Drive, Ellwood City, A $14, Install 4 new doors (crash doors) $2, /1/2017 9/26/2017 ark United resbyterian Church 109 E. Grandview Avenue, Zelienople, A $9, Repair front church steps with stone steps $2, /1/ /14/2017 Old Union resbyterian Church 200 Union Church Road, Mars, A $34, Replace roof $2, /3/ /14/2017 Eau Claire resbyterian Church 225 East Main Street, O Box D, Eau Claire, A $1, Repair slate roof $ /3/ /14/2017 Ohio United resbyterian Church 1236 Longvue Avenue, Aliquippa, A $14, Updates to audio visual system in church sanctuary $2, /3/ /14/2017 First resbyterian Church of Rochester 200 North ark, Rochester, A $4, Carpeting for Sunday School and social area $2, /3/2018 1/27/2018 Buffalo resbyterian Church 678 Sarver Road, Sarver, A $6, Replace sanctuary carpet $2, /7/2018 1/27/2018 Mt. leasant resbyterian Church O Box 216, Darlington, A $12, Air condition the church $2, /7/2018 1/27/2018 Friendship resbyterian Church 877 Franklin Road, Slippery Rock, A $4, Replace exterior door of community center $2, /7/2018 1/27/2018 New Salem resbyterian Church 348 Salem Church Road, Midland, A $28, Elevator lift $2, /7/2018 1/27/2018 Faith United resbyterian Church 1329 North Main Street Ext., Butler, A Upgrades to building to open child care center and $5, replace 1 furnace and repair the 2nd. $2, /7/2018 1/27/2018 Hill United resbyterian Church 501 Second Street, Butler, A $97, Installation of 3 stop handicap lift $2, /7/2018 3/20/2018 First resbyterian Church of Beaver Falls th Avenue, Beaver Falls, A $3, urchase of 2 defibrillators (AED) $1, ENDING $32, age 7 of 37

8 Clerk s Report February 20, 2018 April 30, /2/18 attended the Transition Team Meeting in Ellwood City. 2. 3/7/18 attended the Coordinating team Meeting at the resbytery Center. 3. 3/20/18 attended the resbytery Meeting at First, Beaver Falls. 4. 3/22/18 reported to the Office of the General Assembly the concurrence of the resbytery with Overtures 042 For rotection of the Children of Israel and alestine and 044 On America s Interfaith Context and the Church s Challenge. 5. 4/2/18 attended the Ministry and Vocations Committee Meeting at the resbytery Center. 6. 4/3/18 Informed the OGA of the action of the Ministry and Vocations Committee to approve the Temporary astoral Relationship contract between the Rev. Lee Bittner and the First Church Rochester, effective 4/15/ /3/18, by action of the MVC, received the Rev. Lawrence M. Maley (Giddings- Lovejoy) as a member of Beaver-Butler effective 4/20/18 to serve as Interim of the ark Church, Zelienople effective 4/8/18. Informed the Office of the General Assembly, the Synod of the Trinity and the Board of ensions of the reception of Rev. Maley. 8. 4/4/18 attended the Transition Team Meeting and the Coordinating Team Meeting at the resbytery Center. 9. 4/21/18 verified with the Board of ensions the action of the MVC concerning the Temporary astoral Relationship between Rev. Lee Bittner and First, Rochester /26/18 attended the resbytery Minute Review held by the Synod of the trinity in State College, A. Stated Clerk Report February 20, 2018 April 30, age 1 of 1 age 8 of 37

9 resbytery Minute Review 2018 On April 26, 2018 the 2017 Minutes of Beaver-Butler resbytery were read and examined by the Synod of the Trinity. There was one Exception: In 2017 there was no annual review of Commissioned Ruling Elders. (This review was done by MVC at the end of 2016 and did not happen in 2017.) Aside from this one issue, the minutes were found in good order due to the diligence and exceptional work of the Rev. Dennis Burnett, Assistant Stated Clerk. age 9 of 37

10 resbytery Report 2017 resbytery Number Name Beaver-Butler Address O Box B S Main St City/State Zelienople, A hone office@beaverbutler.org Web Site Fax Membership rior Active Members 7602 Gains Losses 17 & Under 47 Certified & Over 112 Deaths 148 Certified 44 Other 264 Other 43 Total Gains 246 Total Losses 611 Total Active Members 7237 Baptized 473 Other articipants 112 Total Adherents 8187 Female Members 4267 Average Attendance 3061 Affiliate Members 66 Baptisms Officers Child Baptisms 71 Male Session 209 Adult Baptisms 8 Female Session 225 Male Deacons 41 Female Deacons 282 Age Distribution of Active Members Male Femaie 25 & Under Over age 10 of 37 Friday, April 27, 2018 resbytery age: 1 of 3

11 Total Distribution eople with Disabilities Hearing 238 Sight 89 Mobility 208 Other 38 Christian Education Birth Grade 7 65 Age Grade 8 51 Kindergarten 84 Grade 9 62 Grade 1 74 Grade Grade 2 69 Grade Grade 3 60 Grade Grade 4 60 Young Adults 88 Grade 5 72 Over Grade 6 85 Teachers/Officers 312 Total 2188 Racial Ethnic Breakdown Membership Elders Deacons Male Female Asian Black African American African Middle Eastern Hispanic Native American White Other Totals otential Giving Units 2,962 Budgeted Income 5,798,867 Budgeted Expense 6,353,851 Receipts Regular Contributions 5,573,911 Bequests 107,893 Capital Building Fund 420,010 Other Income 668,059 Investment Income 496,994 Subsidy or Aid 5,600 Expenditures Local rogram 4,745,605 er Capital Apprt 174,133 Local Mission 275,490 Validated Mission 103,067 Capital Expenditures 538,018 Theological Fund 4,284 Investment Expenditures 22,877 Other Mission 90,498 age 11 of 37 Friday, April 27, 2018 resbytery age: 2 of 3

12 10:08 AM 05/01/18 Cash Basis Beaver-Butler resbytery rofit & Loss by Class January through March 2018 Administrative Mission Restricted TOTAL Ordinary Income/Expense Income er Capita Apportionment 86, , Rev.Mission Causes-Budget , , Rev. Mission Causes-Other Tinker Trust - NC Bank ESB Checking Interest Northwest Interest resby. Invest and Loan Income Interest Note Rec.-Minist Rent Complete Travel 1, , Rent Excel 2, , Miscellaneous Income 15, , Bulk Order Receipts Total Income 109, , , Expense er Capita Expense GA 10, , er Capita Expense Synod 3, , Mission Causes Exp- Synod/GA , , Salary/Wage/Benefits 42, , Units/Officers , , Cost of Space 9, , Communications 1, , Furniture and Equipment 1, , Office Expense 2, , Training and rofessional Travel Expense 1, , Conferences/Meetings West Liberty Church Wash Knox Church , , Fountain ark , , Conway resbyterian Church , , Total Expense 73, , , , Net Ordinary Income 35, , , , Net Income 35, , , , age 12 of 37 age 1 of 1

13 10:10 AM 05/01/18 Cash Basis Beaver-Butler resbytery Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2018 Mar 31, 18 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Cash ESB Bank 259, Northwest Savings Bank 265, Northwest Savings Market Fund 50, etty Cash Total Cash 575, Investments resbyterian Investment & Loan 297, IL Fixed Term Note 101, Ecumenical Cooperative 1, Total Investments 400, Total Checking/Savings 975, Accounts Receivable A/R Lord of the Harvest 22, Total Accounts Receivable 22, Total Current Assets 997, TOTAL ASSETS 997, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities ayroll Liabilities 1, A/ Fidelity Investments A/ Adams Federal Tax 1, Total Other Current Liabilities 3, Total Current Liabilities 3, Long Term Liabilities Deferred Mortgage Income 30, Total Long Term Liabilities 30, Total Liabilities 33, Equity Restricted Funds Temporarily Restricted eacemaking Fund 4, Capital Improvement Fund 20, New Church Development Fund Closed Churches Fund (Fund A) 143, Departed Churches Fund (Fund B) 676, New Church Development Fund - Other 4, Total New Church Development Fund 824, Technological Advancement Fund Support of Candidates Fund 1, age 13 of 37 age 1 of 2

14 10:10 AM 05/01/18 Cash Basis Beaver-Butler resbytery Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2018 Mar 31, Leadership Training Fund 20, NWV Seed Grant 28, Total Temporarily Restricted 897, ermanently Restricted Endowment Fund 2, Lyndora Scholarship Fund 20, Total ermanently Restricted 22, Total Restricted Funds 920, Retained Earnings 22, Net Income 22, Total Equity 964, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 997, age 14 of 37 age 2 of 2

15 Beaver-Butler resbytery Coordinating Team Minutes May 2, :00 M The Coordinating Team met on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in the resbytery Center at 7:00 M. The Rev. Randall Clow called the meeting to order with Scripture (Acts 10:44-48) and prayer. resent: Randall Clow (CT Moderator), Tom Harmon (resb. Moderator), Dennis Burnett, Cindy Kennedy, Frank Aloi, Lorene Winner, John orter, Carolyn aulsen, Ex-Officio: Alan Adams (Executive resbyter), David Byers (Stated Clerk) ension Representative/resbytery Interim Treasurer: Lauren Cesnales Excused: Keith Black, Michelle Shepler (resb. V. Mod.), Judy Lipscak Absent: Deb McCowin 1. Approval of Coordinating Team Minutes: M/S/ that the CT Minutes of March 7, 2018 & April 4, 2018 be approved. 2. Review of resbytery Minutes: The Minutes of the resbytery of March 20, 2018 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 of Stated Clerk's Report through resbytery Statistical Report 2017 resbytery Minute Review Report 2018 One Exception: no annual review of Commissioned Ruling Elders. (This review was done by MVC at the end of 2016 and did not happen in 2017.) Aside from this one issue, the minutes were found in good order due to the diligence and exceptional work of the Rev. Dennis Burnett, Assistant Stated Clerk. 4. Report of Synod Commissioners: Sidney Fisher/Judy Angleberger No Report 5. Report of the Executive resbyter: Alan Adams Received the written report. Technology upgrade is in process. Ron Marshall has begun working on the new Web age. Two bids for roof repair have been received. SERRV to have all products out by the end of the of May, which is almost completed. reaching Class: 10 regular attenders during 4 weeks. roperty Issues: Conway: a signed contract to sell for $100,000 West Liberty: verbal offer of $67,500 with $50,000 cash up front and finance $17,500 over a 5 year period at no interest. If the way be clear this is approved. Knox: interested buyer is trying to raise funds. Coordinating Team Meeting Minutes May 2, 2018 age 1 of 5 age 15 of 37

16 Former Fountain ark Building: (Crossroads Church) -The Coordinating Team is reviewing the Resource Center needs and will be in discussion with the ersonnel Committee. M/S/ that a Real Estate Team be appointed to deal with Sales, Leases and Rentals. M/S/ that the lowest bid (Umbrella Roofing) be accepted and the Executive be authorized to sign the contract. 6. Report of the Coordinating Team Moderator: Rev. Randall Clow -RT Updates: Saxonburg Church: no update. Rev. Clow will move that debate will be limited to a time limit: 5 minutes to the first presenter in favor and 5 for the opposition, and 2 minute time limit there after alternating pro and con. -Report on Regional Mid-Council Gathering sponsored by the Synod. 7. Report of the resbytery Moderator: Rev. Tom Harmon: -The initial meeting of a small group to present a narrative budget to the resbytery. Special thanks to The Rev. Dr. eter DeVries, Judy Lipscak, and Lauren Cesnales for their help with this effort. We are planning on making a short presentation of our current budget in narrative form to the resbytery at our May meeting. -lans for Alan s retirement are continuing well. I sent an ed save the date invitation to the presbytery. Barb aff has become indispensably important to this effort. The ersonnel Committee is delegating additional responsibilities among the ministry units. M/S/ the approval of docket time for the narrative budget task force to present the 2018 budget in narrative form. 8. Report of the resbytery Vice-Moderator: Ruling Elder Michelle Shepler No Report 9. Report of the Interim Treasurer: Lauren Cesnales Received the Balance Sheet and rofit and Loss Statement as of March Financial review to begin the week of May 6, Review Items Referred from resbytery Meeting: None 11. Review of Trustee Issues: M/S/ to grant approval for the Clintonville Church to demolish a building on their property. There will no encumbrance involved. 12. Report of the resbytery Meeting Task Force No report 13. Reports of Committees: Finance Committee: Frank Aloi: M/S/ CA Grant Application: First resbyterian Church of Beaver Falls Grant Application summary. This grant is for the purchase of 2 defibrillators. ($1,695.00) Coordinating Team Meeting Minutes May 2, 2018 age 2 of 5 age 16 of 37

17 M/S/ CA Loan Application: lains resbyterian Church CA Loan Application. This loan is for the renovation of the Church's playground. ($15,000) M/S/ to present the Grant and Loan check to the two Churches at the May resbytery Meeting ersonnel Committee: Connie Dunn No Report Administration Committee: Bob Goossen Session Minute Review Schedule: May 7, 2018 at 7:00 M- Jefferson Center Church, Saxonburg May 8, 2018 at 7:00 M- New Sewickley Church, Rochester June 3, 2108 at 2:00 M resbytery Center, Zelienople Nominating/Representation Committee: Jim Ihlenfeld No report Ministry and Vocations Committee: Jim Moran Consent agenda The Vocations and Ministry recommends that the resbytery concur with the action of the committee that the Rev. Dr. Larry Maley (Giddins-LoveJoy) be received into membership of the resbytery, that he be appointed as Interim astor of the ark Church, Zelienople from April 8, 2018-December 31, 2018, that the terms of the Interim Contract be approved, and that he be appointed as Moderator effective the same dates. The Vocations and Ministry recommends that the resbytery concur with the action of the committee that, if the way be clear, that the contract between the Rev. Lee Bittner and the First Church, Rochester be approved and that Rev. Bitter be appointed into a Temporary astoral Relationship and Moderator from April 15, 2018 to December 31, For Information: Appointed as Moderators: -ark/beaver: Rev. Dr. Jim Moran (July-October) during Rev. Boyd s sabbatical leave -Westminster/New Brighton: Alan Adams in July and Bob Goossen August- October. Approved the formation of NCs for: First, Beaver Falls North Branch, Monaca For Information -First/New Brighton: renewed the contract with the Rev. Robert Goossen from Reports of resbytery Units: Collaboration, Fellowship and Youth: Mary Kitchen Received the written report and request for 10 minutes of docket time for report of the Youth Coordinator and Resource Center Director. Mission and Compassion Ministries: Denee Stevenson No report Encouraging Flourishing Churches: Graham Standish Received the written report of 4/18/18 Coordinating Team Meeting Minutes May 2, 2018 age 3 of 5 age 17 of 37

18 Refreshing Springs Task Force: No report 15. Requests for Display Space/Video: None 16. Formation and Approval of the Docket: M/S/ that the resbytery Meeting Task Force be granted authority to formulate the docket for May 22, 2018 resbytery Meeting at 6:00 M in the New Sewickley Church, Rochester, A. 17. Old Business: None 18. New Business: None 19. Transitional Team Report: Temporary Job Description- (see attachment) John orter shared with the work of the Transition Team concerning the Temporary Job Description for the temporary Executive. Compensation: a percentage of current salary, with providing and terms of call to interviews. M/S/ that 30% of the current package and the high end of 60%. M/S/ to approve the request for docket time: John orter (5 minutes) Adjournment: M/S/ to adjourn at 8:29 M with prayer by Alan Adams. Respectfully Submitted, David D. Byers Stated Clerk RESBYTERY ACTIONS: CT Saxonburg Memorial RT Vote Coordinating Team Meeting Minutes May 2, 2018 age 4 of 5 age 18 of 37

19 TEMORARY EXECUTIVE RESBYTER (ART-TIME) Attachment The Temporary Executive resbyter is an at-will employee who serves at the pleasure of the presbytery. urpose: To administer and represent the resbytery of Beaver-Butler within the scope of the duties and responsibilities of the position. Accountability: To the presbytery through the Coordinating Team Responsibilities: 1. To serve as chief administrator a. Oversee the work of the presbytery office and supervise its staff b. Serve as ex-officio member of the Coordinating Team c. Serve as staff to the Vocation and Ministry Committee and be available to other resbytery Units/Committees/Task Forces. 2. To represent the resbytery to other governing bodies and ecumenical bodies, and to interpret the actions and policies of these bodies to the resbytery. Term: The Temporary Executive resbyter shall be employed by the Coordinating Team for not less than six months and not more than a one year. The contract may be renewed following a review of performance by the Coordinating Team and a compensation review by the ersonnel Committee. revious experience as an Executive resbyter is desired. The position is envisioned to be approximately 20 hours a week. Coordinating Team Meeting Minutes May 2, 2018 age 5 of 5 age 19 of 37

20 Minutes Beaver-Butler resbytery March 20, 2018 The Beaver-Butler resbytery held a stated meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in the First resbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, where the Rev. Dr. Judy Angleberger serves as Interim astor. WELCOME: At 6:00 p.m. our Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Tom Harmon, welcomed the presbyters and offered prayer. The presbyters were welcomed by Elder Andrew Why, Clerk of Session of the First resbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, who provided essential information. The flowers in the sanctuary were provided in memory of the Rev. Dr. George Carson, a former pastor of our host church, given by his wife, Irene. Teaching and Ruling Elders attending a resbytery meeting for the first time were introduced. No corresponding members were present. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RESENTATIONS: Collaboration, Fellowship and Youth Unit: Sidney Fisher, Resource Center Director, announced the availability of a wide variety of resources for ministry with children, youth and adults. She also promoted the western ennsylvania ACE conference, to be held April 30 th -May 3 rd and urged those who may be interested in attending to contact her for additional arrangements. Mission and Compassion Ministries Unit: Refreshing Springs Ministry Board: The Rev. Tega Swann, pastor for Refreshing Springs, thanked the presbyters for their continuing support of this ministry. She also communicated the need for mature Christians from the churches of the resbytery to serve as sponsors for the members of a confirmation class for Refreshing Springs. Volunteers were encouraged to speak to Rev. Swann. Coordinating Team: Transition Team Report: The Rev. John orter, chair of the Transition Team, presented a substantial report. He identified the other members of the Transition Team appointed by the Coordinating Team in March 2017: Rev. Dennis Burnett, Rev. David Byers, Rev. Connie Dunn, Elder John Laudenslager, Elder Lorene Winner, and until recently Rev. Dr. Tom Harmon. The Transition Team was charged with two tasks: (1) to evaluate options and make a recommendation to the Coordinating Team about transitional leadership following the retirement of Rev. Alan Adams as our Executive resbyter, and (2) to explore changes the resbytery needs to pursue considering current circumstances such as the financial strength and reserves of the resbytery. Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 1 of 10 March 20, 2018 age 20 of 37

21 A survey conducted at the March 2016 resbytery Meeting indicated strong interest in making significant changes, including reducing the Executive position to part-time and/or sharing an Executive with another presbytery. The survey indicated the greatest interest was to pursue merging with another presbytery. The Transition Team met seven times from April to October, consulted with Synod staff who have worked with other presbyteries facing similar situations, and made an initial recommendation to the Coordinating Team to seek and hire a full-time Interim E to intentionally lead us into a larger transition following Rev. Adam s retirement. It was apparent that there was strong support for more significant changes, and in December the CT directed the Transition Team to move more quickly and pursue a larger transition now rather than after Rev. Adam s retirement. Since then the Team has met with the E of Washington resbytery and with a team of leaders from Shenango resbytery. The successful joint resbytery meeting with Shenango bodes well for future cooperative efforts. Talks with Shenango, which will resume shortly after Easter, are not focused exclusively on merger. Various forms of cooperation and staff sharing are being considered. Some may be short-term or longterm solutions, and some may turn out to be steps towards a merger if there is a sense that it is God s will. The Team is also open to further conversations with the leaders of Washington resbytery. If the timing of a move into a shared Executive staffing model does not mesh with Rev. Adam s departure in July, the Transition Team will identify and recommend a plan for providing provisional executive leadership for our presbytery. Rev. orter alluded to Tod Bolsinger s book, Canoeing the Mountains, and noted that this is when we tell you, We don t know. We don t have the answers. But we have been asked by the Coordinating Team and the resbytery to venture off the map. It is likely that the changes ahead may be adaptive as well as technical. He then asked the presbyters to practice caring, connecting, and accountability so that together we enter this adventure with confidence. resentation of Capital Access rogram Grants: Elder Frank Aloi, chair of the Financial lanning Committee, presented checks for grants totaling $12, from the Capital Access rogram to elder commissioners representing the following churches: Buffalo, Sarver, for sanctuary carpet replacement (grant amount: $2,000.00) Mt. leasant, Darlington, to air-condition church (grant amount: $2,000.00) Friendship, Slippery Rock, to replace community center front door (grant amount: $2,000.00) New Salem, Midland, for an elevator lift (grant amount: $2,000) Faith U.., Butler, for building upgrades to open a child care center and replace a furnace and repair another furnace (grant amount: $2,000.00) Hill U.., Butler, for installation of a 3-stop handicap lift (grant amount: $2,000.00) Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 2 of 10 March 20, 2018 age 21 of 37

22 Capital Access rogram grants from the resbytery provide half of the cost, up to $2,000, for approved project applications. The resbytery will grant a maximum of $30,000 of its funds per year for three years. A total of $28, has now been granted for the first grant year. New applications will be considered for the second year funds. MOMENT FOR MISSIONS: An opportunity was provided for sharing the good work that Christ is doing through our congregations that transforms our communities. The following was shared: Using prayer cards, members of the North Sewickley church committed to pray for the 90 days until their VBS. The Ohio U.. church has received the donation of an electric sign, and is collecting funds to build a well in Africa. The Calvin church in Zelienople, which recently hosted the resbytery s equipping event, has had a mission discernment group meeting and praying for two years. The North Butler and East Butler churches have noticed more involvement since they began having monthly bluegrass festivals. Both congregations are participating in the third annual Community Day to be held June 10 th. Clerk s Announcement: Our Stated Clerk, the Rev. David Byers, announced that a request had been received to remove from the Consent Agenda the item from the Coordinating Team regarding granting permission to the Saxonburg Memorial Church to begin the RT (resbytery Response Team) rocess, based on a previous congregational vote. This matter will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be addressed during the Actions of the Coordinating Team. The above preliminary matters having been addressed, the formal stated meeting began at 6:33 p.m. Our Vice Moderator, Elder Michelle Shepler, now presiding. OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME SEEKING GOD IN RAYER Our Vice 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. A gathering hymn, All Glory, Laud and Honor, was sung. THY KINGDOM COME SEEKING GOD S KINGDOM TOGETHER RESBYTERY REFLECTIONS: John 12:20-26 was read by Elder Michelle Shepler. A Musical Reflection was provided by Christine Knab, Interim ianist of our host church, and Mr. Russ Couch, trumpeter, who is a member of our host church. At this time they presented Largo by G.J. Handel. Both musicians continued to play at useful times throughout the meeting. Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 3 of 10 March 20, 2018 age 22 of 37

23 resbyters were given a brief opportunity to discuss in small groups what they heard from God in the Scripture and homily/musical reflection. Our Vice Moderator read a passage for reflection from My Descent into Death written by Rev. Howard Storm, a former atheist who became a UCC pastor. A astoral rayer was then offered by Elder Michelle Shepler. An offering of $ was gathered in support of the Mission and Ministry budget of the resbytery, and the presbyters sang the Doxology. TIME OF FELLOWSHI: At 7:00 p.m. the meeting was recessed so that the presbyters could share in a time of fellowship while enjoying refreshments provided by our host church. At 7:35 p.m. the meeting was called back to order with prayer by our Moderator, Rev. Dr. Tom Harmon, now presiding. THY WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN SEEKING AS ONE TO DISCERN AND DO GOD S WILL MOMENT FOR MISSIONS: Another opportunity was provided for sharing the good work that Christ is doing through our congregations that transforms our communities. The following was shared: The North Washington church is providing a drug awareness program. Elder Mary Rae Thompson, soon to be completing her service as Moderator of Beaver-Butler resbyterian Women, noted that all women who are resbyterian are resbyterian Women. Members of the Saxonburg Memorial church are undertaking a mission trip to the Houston area in July in coordination with Rev. Dr. eter de Vries and with resbyterian Disaster Assistance. The First resbyterian church, Beaver Falls, is starting a Wheelchair Basketball program in its gym. Commissioned Ruling Elder Chuck Cline reported on a creative crochet ministry. STATED CLERK CONSIDERATIONS AND MATTERS: 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. 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 no new requests other than the removal of the action regarding the Saxonburg Memorial Church previously announced. A motion was made and seconded to approve the following remaining matters by common consent: 1. Receive the Report of the Coordinating Team in the form of the minutes of its March 7, 2018 business meeting (Attachment B). Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 4 of 10 March 20, 2018 age 23 of 37

24 2. Receive the Report of the Stated Clerk for the period December 13, 2017 through February 20, 2018 (Attachment C). 4. Receive the Report of the Treasurer in the form of the rofit and Loss Statement by Class for January 2018 and the Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2018 (Attachment D), and the 2017 Year-End Report of the Treasurer for all of 2017 (Attachment E). 5. Receive the Reports of the Executive resbyter and the resbytery Moderator. 6. Approve the Minutes of the January 27, 2018 stated resbytery meeting. 7. Grant voice to participating visitors. 8. Approve the following recommendation of the Coordinating Team: That the Administrative Commission to install the Rev. Robin Swinsburg as astor of the Westminster church, Sarver, be approved (See Coordinating Team minutes for the composition of the commission.). The motion was approved. A Taize chant was sung: The Lord is my song, the Lord is my prayer. All my hope comes from God. The Lord is my song, the Lord is my prayer, God, the wellspring of life. RAYERFUL DISCERNMENT OF RESBYTERY MATTERS: ACTIONS FROM THE COORDINATING TEAM: The Rev. Randall Clow, Moderator of the Coordinating Team, moved on behalf of the Coordinating Team that the resbytery concur with an overture submitted to the 223 rd General Assembly by Carlisle resbytery, America s Interfaith Context and the Church s Challenge. After discussion, a motion was made, seconded and approved by a majority in excess of two-thirds to proceed to vote on concurrence. The resbytery voted, by a counted show of hands 43 to 24, to concur. A synopsis of the overture from Carlisle resbytery is provided at Attachment F. The Rev. Randall Clow then moved, on behalf of the Coordinating Team, that the resbytery concur with an overture submitted to the 223 rd General Assembly by the resbytery of hiladelphia, For the rotection of the Children of Israel and alestine. The resbytery voted to concur. A synopsis of the overture from the resbytery of hiladelphia is provided at Attachment G. The Rev. Randall Clow then moved, on behalf of the Coordinating Team, to remove from the table the overture to the 223 rd General Assembly rising from the session of the ark church, Beaver, Condemning anti-semitism and Islamophobia. The resbytery agreed to remove this overture from the table. Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 5 of 10 March 20, 2018 age 24 of 37

25 Representatives of the ark church, Beaver, indicated that since the resbytery had concurred with the overtures from the Carlisle and hiladelphia presbyteries, it was no longer necessary for the Beaver-Butler resbytery to approve the overture arising from the ark church s session. By formal vote the resbytery then declined to approve the proposed overture. The Rev. Randall Clow then moved, on behalf of the Coordinating Team, that the Saxonburg Memorial Church be granted permission to begin the RT (resbytery Response Team) rocess, based on a previous congregational vote. After substantial discussion, a motion was made and seconded to postpone this matter until the May 22, 2018 stated resbytery meeting. The motion was approved. OTHER MATTERS OF THE RESBYTERY: There was no new business. There was no old business. The Administrative Commission appointed to install the Rev. Robin Dale Swinsburg as astor for the Westminster resbyterian Church, Sarver, completed its work on March 17, The minutes of the Administrative Commission are provided at Attachment H. MOMENT FOR MISSIONS: Another opportunity was provided for sharing the good work that Christ is doing through our congregations that transforms our communities. 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 The presbyters shared together in Communion, served by intinction. The Reverends Dr. Judy and Gary Angleberger presided at the Lord s Table. Communion was received by 74 persons. The hymn Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates, was then sung. FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM AND THE OWER AND THE GLORY FOREVER. AMEN. GOING IN GOD S GRACE Our Vice Moderator, Elder Michelle Shepler, now presiding. Attendance at this resbytery meeting was as follows: 42 Elder Commissioners representing 33 churches 6 Officers, Coordinating Team members, or Unit chairpersons 41 Ministers of Word and Sacrament 0 Corresponding Members 29 Visitors 118 Total Attendance at this meeting Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 6 of 10 March 20, 2018 age 25 of 37

26 Our Vice Moderator expressed the presbyters appreciation to the pastor and people of the First resbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, 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 rayer and the Apostolic Benediction. Adjournment took place at 9:25 p.m. The next stated meeting of Beaver-Butler resbytery will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the New Sewickley resbyterian Church, Rochester, where the Rev. Dennis Burnett serves as stated supply pastor. Respectfully submitted, Dennis D. Burnett, Assistant Stated Clerk David D. Byers, Stated Clerk TABLE OF ATTACHMENTS TO MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2018 RESBYTERY MEETING: A Record of Attendance on March 20, 2018 B Report of the Coordinating Team (Minutes of its March 7, 2018 business meeting) C Report of the Stated Clerk for December 13, 2017 through February 20, 2018 D Report of the Treasurer rofit & Loss Statement by Class for January 2018 and Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2018) E Year-End Report of the Treasurer for 2017 F Synopsis of Overture to 223 rd General Assembly from Carlisle resbytery, America s Interfaith Context and the Church s Challenge, receiving concurrence from Beaver- Butler resbytery G Synopsis of Overture to 223 rd General Assembly from resbytery of hiladelphia, For the rotection of the Children of Israel and alestine, receiving concurrence from Beaver-Butler resbytery H Minutes of the Administrative Commission to install the Rev. Robin Swinsburg as astor of the Westminster resbyterian Church, Sarver, on March 17, 2018 Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 7 of 10 March 20, 2018 age 26 of 37

27 ATTENDANCE TEACHING ELDERS Adams, Alan Angleberger, A. Gary H.R. Angleberger, Judy A. H.R. Angleberger, Kelley Anschutz, Richard David A Barr, CRE Eva-Maria Bittner, Lee H.R. EXC Black, Keith A Boos, James H.R. EXC Boyce, Ed A Boyd, Mark Brewer, David R. H.R. EXC Burnett, Dennis D. Byers, David D. Campbell, James W. H.R. EXC Clifton, Thomas *Cline, Charles Clow, Randall Clyde, Tom H.R. Cort, Steven Crusan, Deborah A Curtis, Jeffrey A. H.R. de Vries, eter C. EXC Dorsey, Douglas Dreyer, W. Lee A Dunn, Connie EXC Edmondson, Robert Erwin, Kirk H.R. EXC Frierson, Connie A Gebhard, Doug EXC Goossen, Robert Harmon, Tom Heller, F. Edwin H.R. EXC Hoffman, C. F. Horstman, Katherine A. L. A Huffmyer, Deborah E. A 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 Mathias, Robert V. H.R. EXC Meloy, Merry EXC Moran, James M. Mumaw, William ATTACHMENT A orter, John W. Rowe, Richard F. A Roy, Dena Salyers, James *Saul, Robert. Sawyer, Clark T. H.R. EXC *Schaefer, aul A Schermerhorn, Ron Severance, T. Neil H.R. EXC Shaffer, Andrew C. A Shettel, John H.R. EXC Shullo, Carmen A Silbert, John A Sinagra, Jason Smith, Jean A Snyder, Donald F. A Standish, N. Graham A Steiner, Jim EXC Stoops, Leland (Terry) R. H.R. EXC Swann, Tega Swanson, James H.R. EXC Swinsburg, Rob Dale Taglieferre, Joseph A Tuft, John T. A Weston, Gary L. H.R. EXC Wiebe, John M. H.R. EXC Wierman, Beth A Wierman, aul D. H.R. EXC Wiest, Gregory Winship, Michael H.R. EXC Yanosy, Donna EXC VOTING ELDERS Aliquippa New Bethlehem Mary Clow (2 votes) Lisa Hampe-Miller Ohio Barbara Mitacow (2 votes) Lynn Smith Raccoon Service Ambridge Ambridge U.. Baden Concord Beaver ark Beaver Falls Calvary College Hill First Cathy Riddle Jeff Anderson (2 votes) Mathew Meyer R. Andrew Why (2 votes) Wendy Whelphley Steffin Hill Glenn Wooley Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 8 of 10 March 20, 2018 age 27 of 37

28 Butler Covenant Gina Loebell Faith Richard E. Sloan The Hill Louise Evans (2 votes) Anne Miller Mt Chestnut Susie Tack Beardsley (2 votes) Amanda Mtag-Farina Saint Andrews Trinity Callery Crestview Gary Schwartz Cherry Valley E. Unity Chicora North Butler Allen Kitchen Clintonville Union Connoquenessing White Oak Springs Conway Conway Cranberry Cranberry Community (2 votes) lains Bob Young Darlington First Mt. leasant Gary Saymansky East Butler East Butler Eau Claire Eau Claire Ellwood City North Sewickley Lori Luurtsema Evans City Westminster Ruthie ickett (2 votes) Kathy Morgan Frankfort Springs Frankfort Harmony Camp Run hyllis Everstine Hooker Concord Jeff Banks Mars Mars United (2 votes) Old Union Jim Charles (2 votes) Jim Gray Midland First New Salem Randy DuBrowa Monaca First North Branch New Brighton First Bill Wessel Westminster New Galilee Galilean aul Morrison N. Washington N. Washington arker First rospect Mt Nebo Kathy Wolabaugh. Church rospect Leslie Raisley Rochester First New Sewickley Sherry Schibner Sarver Buffalo Virginia Shirey Westminster Saxonburg Clinton Jefferson Center Sally avlina Saxonburg Memorial Jim Volp (2 votes) Don Shar, Jr. Shippingport Bethlehem Slippery Rock Center Friendship Michele M. Lagnese Highland Don Siebka Valencia Glade Run (2 votes) Valencia Vanport Vanport Lynn Byers West Sunbury West Sunbury (2 votes) Zelienople Calvin David Wuchina (2 votes) ark Amy Quickle CORRESONDING MEMBERS Name resbytery/affiliation ELDER MEMBERS WHO ARE: OFFICER, COORDINATING TEAM, OR UNIT CHAIR Name resbytery/affiliation Michelle Shepler Vice-Moderator Jim Ihlenfeld Nominating Committee Cindy Kennedy CT Carolyn aulsen CT Judy Lipcsak CT Frank Aloi Finance Committee Beaver-Butler resbytery Meeting g. 9 of 10 March 20, 2018 age 28 of 37