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LEADING THE CHARGE! A Message from Pastor Bob Some Things Must Be Shared A Mercedes-Benz TV commercial shows one of their cars colliding with a concrete wall during a safety test.

2 LEADING THE CHARGE! A Message from Pastor Bob Some Things Must Be Shared A Mercedes-Benz TV commercial shows one of their cars colliding with a concrete wall during a safety test. Someone then asks a Mercedes engineer why their company does not enforce their patent on their car's energy-absorbing car body. The Mercedes' design has been copied by almost every other car maker in the world; in spite of the fact that, they have an exclusive patent. The engineer replies in a clipped German accent, "Because in life, some things are just too important not to share." Wow! What a great statement. Some things are just too important not to share. As Christians, we believe that the Good News of Jesus Christ is one of those things that is too important not to share. No, that is an understatement. We believe that Jesus Christ MUST be shared with our friends, our neighbors, and the world. The work of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, we call evangelism. The Christian faith has been advanced through the ages by people - those who spread the Good News of Jesus Christ, and those who are willing to take upon themselves the responsibility of being evangelists. Collectively, we in the Greenfield Charge have taken upon ourselves the responsibility of being evangelists with the installation of the Video Recording System at Grace. We now have the ability to record our Services at Grace and provide these Services to our shut-ins and to those that may have missed a Service. In addition, we will make these Services available to the general public and especially to young Internet people on our Web Site and on YouTube. We will also put our Services on Thumb Drives and distribute them in our evangelistic ministry. I am excited about the possibilities many that we are just beginning to explore. I encourage your feedback and suggestions to make our ministry successful in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen. 2

3 Friends and Family of Jesus Do you count yourself as a Friend and/or Family of Jesus? What characteristics make up a Friend of Jesus? Do you possess any of these traits or qualities? The Bible Study group, this year, will attempt to go in-depth and explore the people who made up the inner and outer circles of Jesus. The New Testament Bible characters have much to tell us about how they saw Jesus. We will then proceed to reflect on how today, we see Jesus. Everyone is welcome. Feel free to attend in any or all gatherings. Each session is pretty much independent of the others. We meet the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday of each month from April 25 th Oct 24 th *. * Subject to change Tentative Month* April/May June July August September October Tentative Location* Grace Greenfield Mt Hope Grace Greenfield Mt Hope The Walter Clan is gearing up for another stroll through the streets of Hollidaysburg in this year s MS Walk to be held on Sunday, April 23rd. Kaitlyn and Leah Farber, Aaron and Erika Reynolds, Anderson Knisely and Rick Walter will be participating in the Walk. If you would like to join in with The Walter Clan or donate to the cause, please see any team member. Hope you have a beautiful day!! 3

4 Lectionary Texts for Second Quarter, 2017 Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Gospel Fifth Sunday in Lent April 2 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Psalm Sunday April 9 Psalm 118 Matthew 26:14-27 Matthew 21:1-11 Easter Sunday April 16 Jeremiah 31:1-6 Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 Second Sunday of Easter April 23 Third Sunday of Easter April 30 Fourth Sunday of Easter/Blessing of the Fields May 7 Fifth Sunday of Easter/ Mother s Day May 14 Sixth Sunday of Easter/Ascension Sunday May 21 Acts 2: Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Acts 2: Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35 Acts 2: Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10 Acts 7: Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 Acts 17: Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 Seventh Sunday of Easter May 28 Acts 1: Peter 5:6-11 John 17:1-11 4

5 Lectionary Texts for Second Quarter, 2017 cont. Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Gospel Pentecost Sunday June 4 Acts 2: Corinthians 12:3-13 John 20:19-23 Trinity Sunday June 11 Genesis 1:1-2:4a 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 Second Sunday after Pentecost/ Father s Day June 18 Third Sunday after Pentecost June 25 Fourth of July Celebration July 2 Genesis 18:1-15 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8 Genesis 21:8-21 Romans 6:1-11 Matthew 10:24-39 Genesis 22:1-14 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42 Pastor Bob s Contact Information 154 Park Heights Road Bedford, PA Phone: robertbpenner@gmail.com W.I.N.G.S (Women Into Nurturing God s Spirit) WINGS meets on the third Monday of each month at Greenfield at 7pm. The next three meetings will be on May 15th, June 19th and July TBD. Devotions are followed by a business meeting where we discuss our mission work and plan for our big fundraiser-the Basket Auction at Claysburg Community Days. All women in the Charge are welcome to attend. 5

6 Greenfield Charge Schedule of Church Services Second Quarter, 2017 DATE CHURCH SPECIAL SERVICE TIME Fifth Sunday in Lent April 2 Wednesday Lenten Service April 5 MT. HOPE Fellowship Meal Service 6:00pm 7:00pm JOINT SERVICE Palm Sunday April 9 GREENFIELD Pre-Service Bible 9:30am Joint Consistory Mtg after Fellowship 10:00am Maundy Thursday Service April 13 GRACE COMMUNION Covered Dish Service 6:00pm 7:00pm Good Friday April 14 GREENFIELD 7:00pm Easter Egg Hunt April 15 MT. HOPE 1:00pm Easter Sunday April 16 All 3 churches Communion Second Sunday of Easter April 23 Third Sunday of Easter April 30 JOINT SERVICE Fourth Sunday of Easter/Blessing of the Fields May 7 MT. HOPE Pre-Service Bible 9:30am Joint Consistory Meeting after Fellowship 10:00am 6

7 Greenfield Charge Schedule of Church Services Second Quarter, 2017 DATE CHURCH SPECIAL SERVICE TIME Fifth Sunday of Easter/Mother s Day May 14 Sixth Sunday of Easter/Ascension Sunday May 21 Seventh Sunday of Easter May 28 JOINT SERVICE Pentecost Sunday June 4 GRACE COMMUNION Pre-Service Bible 9:30am 10:00am Trinity Sunday June 11 Second Sunday after Pentecost/ Father s Day June 18 Third Sunday after Pentecost June 25 Fourth of July Celebration July 2 GREENFIELD Joint Consistory Meeting after Fellowship 10:00am 7

! Tessa Knisely, a member of Grace UCC and the daughter of Roger and Pam Bowser Knisely, will graduate magna cum laude on May 12, 2017 from the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium (NOAC) with a Doctorate

8 The Greenfield Charge has four graduates this year: Tessa Knisely, Quentin Burket, Cara Berkhimer and Reid Walter. May you be blessed with much happiness and continued success in your future endeavors!! Tessa Knisely, a member of Grace UCC and the daughter of Roger and Pam Bowser Knisely, will graduate magna cum laude on May 12, 2017 from the Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium (NOAC) with a Doctorate of Audiology degree. While at NOAC, Tessa was a Graduate Assistant, served as a Peer Mentor, participated in a medical mission trip to Guatemala, was Co-chair of Get into gear run/walk Committee, a member of the geared to hear Fund Committee, a member of the Welcome Committee, was a volunteer at DiscovEARy Zone at Audiology NOW, and assisted with conducting senior hearing screenings. She is a student member of Academy of Doctors of Audiology, Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology, Ohio Academy of Audiology, American Academy of Audiology and NOAC Student Academy of Audiology. Tessa hopes to find a local position as an audiologist. Quentin Burket is an honor student at Claysburg-Kimmel High School. He is a member of the CK Explorers and CK Envirothon. Quentin participated in both football and baseball and lettered in both sports. Quentin excelled on the CK football team. His football achievements included a total of yard rushing games. His total rushing yards in his Junior and Senior year were 2,576 yards and 24 touchdowns. Quentin was honored by being selected to the Altoona Mirror's 1st pick All-Star Team. He also was recognized as ICC 1st team All-star. Quentin is an active member of the Morrisons Cove 4-H Dairy Club and has exhibited several Supreme Champions over the years. His outside interests include "anything outdoors," including hunting, fishing, and working on his family's dairy farm. Quentin's future ambitions is to be involved in farming and agriculture. Quentin, a member of Grace UCC, is the son of John and Kay Burket. His grandparents are Dave and Betty Burket, and Terry and Phyllis Albright. Cara Lynn Berkhimer is daughter of James and Cheri Berkhimer and the granddaughter of Peggy Berkhimer. She has a sister, Cassie. Cara is a member of Mt. Hope UCC where she has attended and helped with VBS. Cara will be graduating from Claysburg-Kimmel High School in June. Her activities include: a member of concert band, high school majorette, student council member, National Honor Society, Rotary Student of the month (Sept.) Jr. and Sr. High Chorus, and County Chorus (Jr. & Sr. High). Cara has been in dance since she was 3 years old and she is extremely active in art and has created and designed several items for the school (decorating the Penn Dot snow plow, T-shirts for Jr. High County Chorus to name just a few). She will be attending Penn State University in the fall. 8

Reid Arthur Walter is the son of Mary (Berkhimer) and Kent Walter, grandson of Peggy Berkhimer and brother to Rachel. He is a member of Lower Claar Church of the Brethren.

9 Reid Arthur Walter is the son of Mary (Berkhimer) and Kent Walter, grandson of Peggy Berkhimer and brother to Rachel. He is a member of Lower Claar Church of the Brethren. Reid will be graduating in June from Claysburg-Kimmel High School. His activities include: National Honor Society, Concert and Jazz Band (plays the sax), Scholastic Scrimmage and Future Business Leader of America (FBLA). Reid is active in Weight Lifting, (Ultimate Bulldog, 1500 lb. Club) and has played football since grade school, (Captain, ICC 2nd Team All-Star, Bedford Gazette All-Star, Lezzer Lumber Classic designee, NFF/CHF Central Pa. Chapter Scholar-Athlete). He is active in his community assisting with preparing for "Community Days", Christmas in the Park, etc. He will be attending UPJ, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. 9

10 Reported by Pastor Bob. Leo and I will complete our second Nose Work Class on April 4. Leo is good at finding the birch scent because he gets food treats when he finds it. In the next class, we will add additional scents and work in various outside locations. No bomb scents. I did read that both, The University of Pittsburgh and The Pittsburgh International Airport use German Short-hair Pointers as their Drug/Bomb Sniffing dogs. Maybe, Leo has found his calling. Nancy and Leo continue with Obedience classes. They are quite good at Obedience. Special Services & Events Pre-Service Bible Study Our Pre-Service Bible Studies continue before the Joint Services on April 9, May 7 and June 4, The Bible Study starts at 9:30 AM, prior to the 10:00 Service. There is a Children s Sunday School that runs concurrently with Bible Study. I encourage you to attend these informative studies. We are continuously surprised by what the Bible has to tell us about our God. April 9, 2017 Psalm Sunday On Psalm Sunday, we will hold a Joint Service at Greenfield at 10:00 AM. The Joint Choir will sing always a treat for all of us. Joint us as we kick off Holy Week Holy Week Services April 13 Maundy Thursday Service Maundy Thursday Service is at Grace. We start with a Cover Dish Meal at 6:00 PM, followed by the Service at 7:00 PM with Holy Communion. April 14 Good Friday Service Good Friday Service is at Greenfield at 7:00 PM. Easter Egg Hunt Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Mt. Hope on April 15 at 1:00 PM. All children are invited to attend. April 16 - Easter Sunday Services Easter Sunday Services will be held at each church at the regular time. All three Services will have Holy Communion, as well as Special Music. Please plan on attending the most Holy Day of our Christian Faith. 10

11 May 7 -Blessing of the Fields Sunday The Blessing of the Fields will be celebrated at the Joint Service at Mt. Hope on May 7, The Service will begin at 10:00 and include a Special Sunday School Project for the children. A Covered Dish Brunch will follow the Service. May 14 - Mother s Day Join us as we celebrate our Mothers and Motherhood at all three churches, June 4 - Pentecost Sunday Pentecost Sunday will be celebrated at a Joint Service at Grace. Holy Communion will be served. July 2 Fourth of July Celebration Our annual Fourth of July Celebration will held on July 2 at the Joint Service at Greenfield at 10:00 AM. This Service has become a favorite as we celebrate the birth of our nation in thanksgiving to our God in word and song. Thank-You I want to thank-you all for the wonderful Lenten season and Easter. We had wonderful participation at all the Services. A big thank-you to those that contributed to and helped with our annual Easter Egg Hunt. And, a thank-you to those that bring the children. A big thank-you to all that played and sung the special music at the Services. A big thank-you to Rachael Pejack for constructing the Cross used in the Lenten Services. A big thank-you to Jeff Farber for providing the technical support for our Video Recording Project. Video Recording Project I am excited that the Video Recording Project has become a reality. After several years of planning, the System should be up and recording by the time you read this Newsletter. See my comments and thoughts in my Newsletter Message. Continued on the next page... The Trinity Gazette The Trinity Gazette is published on a quarterly basis. 11

12 The Trinity Gazette is available on the Church s Web site and hard copies are being dis tributed at each of the three churches. If you are not receiving it or if you know of someone who would enjoy our publication let me know and we will get the names on our distribution list. Church Web Site is We invite everyone to submit articles and/or information to Jeanne Mowry or Pastor Bob. The deadline for information submission is the 15 th of the month prior to publication. Newsletter Team The Newsletter Team has finalized a distribution list. The distribution list will be used to mail out copies of The Trinity Gazette to those who do not pick up their copy at church. This will ensure that The Trinity Gazette is being received by everyone in the congregations and by our friends. If you know of someone that would like to receive our publication, please give the name (s) to Pastor Bob or Jeanne. Team Members: Jeanne Mowry Robin Pozgar Wendy Farber Pastor Bob Make-A-Wish of Greater PA and WV sent the Charge a thank-you for the donation of $160 which was collected at Christmas Eve Service. The donation was used to help a young girl by the name of Megan who has been battling Ewing s sarcoma for over a year. Megan wished for a stress-free, fun-filled shopping spree with her parents and sisters, and two best friends. Megan loved being the center of attention as she arrived at the mall in style. She exited the shiny limousine and felt like a movie star! The store clerks were expecting her and welcomed her with balloons and banners, and in one particular store, a specially-decorated dressing room. At one point, Megan commented to her mother that she couldn t recall a time in my whole life when I was so happy! Thank you for your support of the Make-A-Wish mission and for helping Megan on her life s journey. 12

13 Greenfield United Church of Christ Charge Joint Consistory Meeting Minutes Mt. Hope UCC of February 5, 2017 Submitted by Lisa Pejack, Secretary The meeting was called to order by President Denny Cowher. Pastor Bob opened with prayer. The following members were present: Roger Knisely, Robin Pozgar, Jeffrey Farber, Jonathan Furry, Scott Finnegan, Donna Glass, Donna Finnegan, Dick Finnegan, Barry Barnes, Sally Barnes, Peggy Berkhimer, Monte Cowher, Beaver Walter, John Burket, Sylvia Olewinski, Louise Smith, Cathy Barnes, Denny Cowher, Rick Walter, Pastor Bob Penner, and Lisa Pejack. Election of officers for 2017 was the first order of business. Jeffrey Farber moved and Donna Finnegan seconded the motion to elect the following as officers for Motion carried. The officers for 2017 will be: President - Greenfield - Denny Cowher Vice President - Mt. Hope - Barry Barnes Treasurer - Grace - Rick Walter Secretary - Mt. Hope - Lisa Pejack Lisa Pejack read the secretary's report. The report was approved as read. Rick Walter presented the treasurer's report. The 2016 Budget was favorable in both Income & Expenses. Rick reported that the Helsel Christian Education Fund balance is $9, Monte Cowher moved and Robin Pozgar seconded the motion to approve the treasurer's report. Motion carried. Old Business: l. The Technology Committee has not acted on the proposal from Galaxy because an additional proposal has been obtained--see New Business. 2. Pastor Bob reviewed updates made to the 2017 Worship Schedule: the dates for VBS will be July 16-20, Also, April 9, 2017 will be a joint service at Greenfield for Palm Sunday. 3. Rick Walter reported that the Workers' Comp audit was completed. 4. The Constitution Committee has not met yet. New members need to be reappointed. The following committee members are Roger Knisely - Grace, Dick Finnegan - Greenfield, and Peggy Berkhimer - Mt. Hope. They will be meeting in the next few weeks to discuss needed changes and updates to the language of the current constitution. Cont. on next page... JOINT CONSISTORY MEETING MINUTES cont... 13

14 New Business/Pastor s Concerns: l. Pastor Bob reported that we need to have job descriptions and contracts for all paid employees. There are currently only contracts for Pastor Bob and Mark. Pastor Bob is working on contracts for Rick Walter and Robin Pozgar. 2. Pastor Bob reported that the cost of the Christmas Dinner was $ He proposed that the jointure pay for the 2017 Christmas dinner rather than charging parishioners. He hopes that this will encourage more participation. Jeffrey Farber moved and Robin Pozgar seconded the motion that the jointure will pay for the 2017 Christmas dinner up to a cost of $ Motion carried. 3. Pastor Bob received an additional proposal for the audio recording project that the Technology Committee is pursuing. The original proposal from Galaxy was the cost and installation of a recorder at Grace at a cost of $ The cost of the computer tablets to be provided to shut-ins would be an additional cost for which each church would be responsible. Pastor Bob presented a proposal from Soaring Eagle Productions. This would provide us with a camera, audio recorder, and eight tablets at a cost of $3, Pastor Bob will also apply for $1, from the Helsel Christian Education Fund to help with costs. Before we decide to proceed with either proposal Don Fair, owner of Soaring Eagle will come and record a service and put it on a tablet for us to view. Pastor Bob asked approval to move forward. John Burket moved and Jonathan Furry seconded a motion to allow Pastor Bob to have Don come and record a service. Motion carried with 2 opposed. Another meeting would be held later to vote on accepting either proposal. 4. There was a discussion regarding the replacement of the existing electric hot water heater with a gas indirect-fire water heater using the existing boiler at the parsonage. The proposal from Knisely's is $3, which includes the new water heater & installation. After some discussion, John Burket moved and Donna Glass seconded the motion to pursue the replacement by advertising for additional bids before making a decision. Motion carried with one opposed. 5. Robin Pozgar reported that the photocopier needs maintenance. Since purchasing the laser printer we no longer have a maintenance contract. Monte Cowher moved and Sally Barnes seconded the motion to have the copier serviced. Rick will call for service & is currently looking into finding cheaper ink cartridges. The next meeting will be held on May 7, Jeffrey Farber moved and Monte Cowher seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Lisa Pejack Secretary Cont. on the next page... JOINT CONSISTORY MEETING MINUTES cont... Addendum to February 5, 2017 Joint Consistory Meeting The Joint Consistory held a Special Meeting on March 5, following the Joint Service at 14

Grace. Old Business: 1. The Joint Consistory voted to table further discussion on the gas indirect-fired wa ter heater for the parsonage until all the bids were received from the contractors. 2.

The Helsel Christian Education Fund has approved $1,500 for the project, with the remaining to be funded by the Joint Charge treasury. The meeting was adjourned.

15 Grace. Old Business: 1. The Joint Consistory voted to table further discussion on the gas indirect-fired wa ter heater for the parsonage until all the bids were received from the contractors. 2. The Joint Consistory voted to approve the proposal from Soaring Eagle Productions to install Video Recording System at Grace for a total cost of $2, The Helsel Christian Education Fund has approved $1,500 for the project, with the remaining to be funded by the Joint Charge treasury. The meeting was adjourned. Submitted by Pastor Bob Full minutes of this Special Meeting are available from Lisa Pejack. Bulldog Backpack Program The Claysburg-East Freedom Ministerium and the CK Elementary School partnered together to provide weekend bags of food for elementary students who may not otherwise have sufficient food supplies. Currently 136 students are receiving food in their backpacks on Fridays each week. Breakfast and lunch items are most needed at this time. Both food and monetary donations will be gladly accepted. For more information on the program or to volunteer, please ckbackpack@gmail.com or call Matt Hall, Principle at CLAYSBURG FOOD BANK faithfully serving southern Blair County since Feb 2, 1984 Greenfield, Freedom, Taylor Townships & Roaring Spring Borough Open every Thursday morning 9:00 am to 11:30 am and every third Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. All non-perishable items in date will be much appreciated. Monetary donations should be made payable to the Claysburg Food Bank and mailed to Dolores Helsel, treas., 371 Cottontown Road, Claysburg, PA

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April Birthdays 1st 1st 1st 4th 10th 10th 11th 13th 14th 16th 17th 23rd 24th 24th 25th May Birthdays Cara Ebersole Brian Helsel Allison Walter David Burket, Sr.

17 April Birthdays 1st 1st 1st 4th 10th 10th 11th 13th 14th 16th 17th 23rd 24th 24th 25th May Birthdays Cara Ebersole Brian Helsel Allison Walter David Burket, Sr. Cassidy Ebersole Pastor Bob Penner Cara Berkhimer E. Louise Smith Quentin Burket Kera Knisely-Furry Cordell Ebersole Peggy Berkhimer Casey Zimmerman Makenzie Ebersole Stephen Walter 1st Rhea Costello 4th Lindsey Hobaugh 4th George Smith 5th Jean Gordon 9th Jeffrey Farber 9th Bill Foy 10th Craig Bivens 16th Bob Gordon 17th Robert Wees 19th Pastor Bill Hendricks 20th Samantha Yoder 22nd Edna Berkhimer 22nd Leah Farber 23rd Emma Kelly 28th Joni Elliott 29th T. Naomi Weyant June Birthdays 4th Sharon Roudabush 5th Hannah Bowmaster 8th Kay Burket 10th Sophia Walter 11th Amy Boyer 13th James Berkhimer 14th Emily Corle 19th Tiffani Finnegan 22nd Nellie Cowher 23rd Cheri Berkhimer 23rd Donna Glass 23rd Haydden Kranik 23rd Robin Pozgar 24th Joe Claar 26th Adam Helsel 27th Regina Gordon 29th Jacob Claar April Anniversaries 6th Joel & Donna Claar 27th George & E. Louise Smith May Anniversaries 15th John & Peggy Lingenfelter 22nd Ted & Erika Reynolds 23rd Pastors Bill & Mary Hendricks If there are any additions or corrections to the birthday/anniversary lists, please contact Emily Corle. THANKS! 17 12th 19th 24th 28th June Anniversaries Jonathan & Kera Knisely-Furry Scott & Ronnette Kranik Roger Knisely & Pam Bowser Dave & Betty Burket

Fourth Quarter, 2017

Fourth Quarter, 2017 LEADING THE CHARGE! A Message from Pastor Bob On November 5, 2017, we will celebrate 500 years of our Christian heritage as Reformed Christians. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther