June 2017
The Messenger
Volume 82, Issue 6
What’s Inside
From Our Pastor
New and Noted:
 Transition and Call Process update
 Summer Worship
 Summer Hymn Sings
 Summer Congregation
Meeting
 Messenger Deadline
 Synod Assembly
 Graduates Reception
 Meet Our Graduates
 Lutherlyn Camperships
 Thrivent Grant
 ELCA Good Gift
 Freed and Renewed in
Christ
Dear Holy Trinity Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As the time now comes for us to say good-bye, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to our Lord and to all of you.
I thank God for all that we have been given as we have shared
life and ministry together over the past six and a third years. I believe
that we have strived to serve Christ faithfully as a community of disciples. We have witnessed to the good news of Jesus in worship, learning, mutual care for one another, service to neighbors in Greenville
and far off. Together we have known times of great blessing and joyful celebration and also times of sadness and struggle. In and through
it all, we have always seen God’s faithfulness and loving care. For
this reason let our good-bye be filled with a sense of thanksgiving.
For all of us there is hopeful expectation as we look to the future. That is the product of faith that the Holy Spirit gives to us. In
the Spirit’s leading, I firmly believe that our Lord is calling me to new
paths in life and possible new ways of serving in retirement from active pastoral ministry. Your hopefulness for life and service lies in the
assurance that Christ is continuing to call you to serve here. You can
trust that all the gifts and strength that you will need for your ministry
together will be given you.
Some things now change in our relationship. I am no longer
your pastor. I cannot and must not continue any pastoral actions or
care with you. To do that would only cause confusion and undermine
the authority of the ministry of your interim pastor and eventually your
new regularly called pastor whom the Holy Spirit will lead to you.
How wise our church is in recognizing this in its pastoral ethics guidelines and constitutions. You can trust that your interim pastor and future pastor will be committed to you in every way.
My love for you in Christ will remain and continue. We have a
common bond of baptismal faith and relationship with our Lord and
with one another that goes on. We share the same vows of living
among God’s people, hearing the Word and sharing the Supper, daily
giving testimony by our lives to God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness these remain our common life even though we are apart.
Thank you for all your well-wishes, expressions of support,
kind words, and notes of thanks and care for me and Marilyn over the
past weeks. As we part, let our prayer for one another be what unites
us. Pray for us in this time of change and new beginnings. We pray
for you. The peace of the Lord be with you always.
In Christ’s love,
Pastor Lee Penvose
Social Ministry/Giving
 Second Mile Giving
 Good Shepherd Request
 Produce Table
Finance/Stewardship
 Financial Update
Thank You
June Readings
Birthdays/Anniversaries/
Trinity Travelers
June Calendar
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Transition and Call Process Update
The Transition Team acts as “eyes and ears” for the Bishop during the transition. It is important that they intentionally listen and are sensitive to the needs of the Congregation such as new
members or issues that could become a problem. The Bishop is the resource for these needs.
At the May 16 Congregation Council meeting, the following six members were asked and
agreed to serve on the Transition Team: Bob Massing (Convener, who was appointed by Council,
will call the Transition Team together for meetings), Carol McQueen, Ruth Heil, Mike Bradley, Jim
Martin, and Marj Stubert.
The Transition Team will meet with Bishop Ralph Jones on June 1 at 7:00 p.m. Watch upcoming Messengers for more information on the process.
Congregation Makes A Change for Summer Sunday
Worship Again This Year Beginning June 11
By a nearly unanimous vote, our congregation, at its January winter Congregation Meeting
approved the Council Resolution on Summer Sunday Worship in 2017:
That a single Sunday worship service be scheduled for 9:30 a.m. dur ing the months of
June, July, and August of 2017. (Note: During the trial period of one Sunday worship
service in the summer of 2017, the 5:30 p.m. Saturday worship time will continue.)
The single Sunday worship service time of 9:30 a.m. will begin on Sunday, June 11 and
continue through Sunday, August 27. Regular wor ship times of 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. will
return on Sunday, September 3.
Summer Hymn Sings
Hymn Sings will begin on July 2 at 9:20 a.m. and continue the first and third Sunday of the
month during July (2nd and 16th) and August (6th and 20th). Watch the bulletin now for Hymn
Sing inserts where you can select your hymn suggestions. Then join with others in the singing of
these favorites that we don’t always get to hear. Come, lift your voice in praise.
Summer Congregation Meeting — Sunday, June 25th
This is official notification of Holy Trinity’s summer Congregation Meeting to be held in
Brath Hall on Sunday, June 25, at 10:45 a.m. A light breakfast will be provided.
The agenda will include election of Council members and voting members to Synod Assembly in 2018. All voting members (those who have given a contribution of record and communed
during the past year) should attend. The reports of various committees, Council, pastor, and staff
will be accepted. Bishop Ralph Jones of our Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod will be our speaker.
Plan to attend.
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Please Note: Messenger Deadline
With the retirement of Pastor Penvose and the arrival of Supply and/or Interim pastors, the
office is asking for your help in adhering to the Messenger article deadline that is posted in the bulletin announcement inserts. This deadline is important as it drives when the newsletter can be
proofed, folded, labeled, and mailed.
The deadline is usually the third or fourth Monday of the month (depending on how many
weeks are in the month). By Wednesday of that week the office volunteer will be prepared to come
in and proof the pages. It will be run on Thursday and mailed on Friday to arrive at your home by
Saturday or Monday.
If you know there will be a problem hitting the deadline, please call the office and arrangements will try to be made.
Thank you for your cooperation with this. It is greatly appreciated.
Tammy, Office Administrator
The Synod Assembly at Thiel College, June 15- 17, 2017
The annual Assembly of our Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod will convene at Thiel College on Thursday, June 15 through Saturday, June 17. This year’s Assembly theme is The Significance of the Reformation for Today.
The Keynote speaker is former member, The Rev. Dr. Derek R. Nelson, Associate Professor
of Religion Department Chair- Wabash College and Author.
Our congregation’s voting members this year are Henry and Ruth Heil and Pastor Penvose.
Graduates Reception
Our Graduates Recognition Day is set for Sunday, June 11 immediately following worship. Plan to be pr esent to congr atulate our Holy
Trinity graduates, and enjoy refreshments at the reception where they will be
our guests of honor.
Meet Our High School Graduates
Natalie Bubenheim, daughter of Laur a Chesmer and the late Mar k
Bubenheim, graduated from Commodore Perry High School on May
25, 2017. While attending school she received the Volleyball Ambassador Award, the Academic Decathlon silver medal, and the Rotary
Youth Leadership award. Natalie was also active in Basketball, Track
and Field, envirothon, concert band, was the National Honor Society
President, and the Foreign Language Club President. Natalie graduated
as valedictorian of her graduating class and plans to attend University
of Mount Union to become a Physician Assistant.
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Meet Our High School Graduates
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Garrett Daniello, son of Todd and Tammy, will gr aduate fr om
Reynolds High School on June 2. While in school he participated in
Student Council, National Honor Society, Football, where he was the
First Team All Region Defensive Back, Basketball, and Track, in which
he was a State qualifier. Garrett plans to attend the University of Mount
Union to pursue a career in Physical Therapy.
Michael Eppley, son of Dan and Alecia, will gr aduate fr om Gr eenville Area High School on June 2, 2017. While attending High School he
was involved in Band, Choir, Cross Country, Track, and Boy Scouts. Michael was selected for PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association )All-Star Band in 2016. Michel plans to attend Valparaiso University where he will double major in Music and Meteorology.
Michael Lineman, son of David and Dolly, will gr aduate fr om
Greenville Area High School on June 3, 2017. He was involved in FCA
(Fellowship of Christian Athletes) where he was a leader, a four year
Wrestling Letterman, a one year Cross Country Letterman, was a Little
Buddies mentor, a Varsity G. Club member, a four time State Wrestling
qualifier, a member of Wrestling 100 win club, and three time AllAcademic State Wrestling team. Michael plans to attend Cleveland State
University where he will major in Physical Therapy.
Jonathan Shultz, son of Mike and Tr acey Shultz, will gr aduate fr om
Jamestown High School on June 1 where he participated in Golf and was
awarded a four year letter. Jonathan plans to attend The Pennsylvania
College of Technology in Williamsport PA where he will major in OnSite Power Generation and Diesel Technology.
Congratulations and God’s blessings as you
further your education.
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From Our Director of Music
The date of the Resurrection, April 16, extends the liturgical year into June. On Pentecost,
fifty days after Easter and the first of the last three feasts days of the liturgical year, one service is
scheduled at 10:45 a.m. at which the congregation will be joined by Warren Brass Ensemble for
preparation (music by brass and music for brass and organ) as well as accompaniment on hymns
and acclamations. Tim Carlson has assumed the leadership role in the quintet and other instrumentalists include Derrick Kittle, Jeff Bickel, John Shamp, and Wes O’Connor. They’ve been invited
to join the congregation after church for the pot-luck luncheon observing Pastor Penvose’s retirement. The quintet will be with us again in October for Reformation.
The second of the last three feast days of the liturgical year is Trinity Sunday on June 11,
2017. On the second Sunday in June Richard Sesco has been invited to premiere, at least in Greenville, a work for trumpet and organ entitled Credo a three-sectioned exposition of the Nicene Creed,
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit composed by Wayne Wold. This piece is
preparation for that day beginning at 9:15 am. Mr. Sesco will accompany hymns and acclamations
also.
On April 30, 2017 a concert in observance of the 500th of the Reformation was cosponsored by Friends of Music and the Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod. Ann Labounsky, an organist of international fame and an author, was the featured musician who performed organ music
of the Reformation. The afternoon concert was followed by a lovely reception. The steering committee of Friends of Music would like to publicly thank the following: first, Carol Koehler who
graciously yet efficiently organized this event; Pastor Martin Roth, Synod liaison, Pastor Lee Penvose, FOMSC liaison, Tammy Williams who organized the program several times and the following people who served or prepared food or set up Trinity Hall: Susan Achenbach, Linda Armstrong,
Michael Bray, Paul and Susan Bittler, Mary Beth Bradley, Billie and Dave Hollenbaugh, Betty K.
Junk, Rae Johnson, Chuck and Sheryl Lanning, Elizabeth Loughan, Olivia Martin-Call, Jim Martin,
Bob Massing, Bonnie Massing, Karen McKay, Richard Meeker, Mary Moore, Jason Oros, Krista
Oros, Ryan Oros, Kelly Oros, Marilyn Penvose, Marie Riley, Linda Saverino, Anna-Marie Shears,
Marj Stubert, Gloria Spargo, Barbara Swartz, Kathy Thompson, and Nancy Ullstrom. Some people did double-duty, i.e. donated food then ushered. The afternoon of April 30th was a prime
demonstration of the solidarity of the people of Holy Trinity and the residents of Greenville.
Maidene Hackett, Director of Music
Lutherlyn Camperships
Once again our congregation will offer camperships to our members whose children decide
to attend a camp or program at Camp Lutherlyn. Church Camp is a wonderful and fun way to interact with other Christians for summer activities including Bible Study, swimming, horseback riding,
etc. The church will provide a campership of $250.00 for the children of our parish. Pick up your
Lutherlyn brochure today outside the church office, or visit www.lutherlyn.com to register online.
For information, contact Alecia Eppley at 724-588-0910.
Alecia Eppley,
Parish Education Committee
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Thrivent Grant
Using a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grant of $250 Holy Trinity
members and Good Shepherd volunteers purchased, delivered and stocked
shelves with bathroom tissue. Good Shepherd doesn’t purchase non food
items, so by providing this necessary item we can aid their clients. Pictured
are Paul and Sue Bittler, Bonnie Massing and Brian Williams.
Give An ELCA Good Gift
If you need to give a gift to somebody who “has it all”, an ELCA Good Gift goat or flock of
chicks or piglet could be your answer. Through this program needy people all over the world are
trained in caring for the particular animal, and then are given the animal with the understanding that
the first offspring will be given to a neighbor who also is trained. In this way the people can improve their nutrition and sell extra products to pay for health care, better housing, and school
fees. Whole villages are helped through this project. Last year $5,471,479 was raised to help in this
way. Your person receives a greeting card announcing the gift. Contact ELCA.org/goodgifts
Bonnie Massing
Social Ministry Thank You
Almost 100 people were served on May 1 at the Good Shepherd Community Dinner sponsored by Holy Trinity. We wish to thank the following people who participated in the dinner by
cooking the dinner, preparing salads and deserts, delivering take-out dinners, and cleaning up the
dining hall: Fran Black, Darlene Ferguson, Kelly Jones, Marilyn Penvose, Judy Leary, Dick Meeker, Mary and John Moore, Linda and Barry Oman, Marie Riley, Linda Saverino, Marj Stubert, Darla and Wayne Swift, and Sue Bittler. Thanking you for helping our neighbors.
Social Ministry/Service Committee
Produce Table
This year’s season of enjoying the Produce Table has begun. This co-op is
available to anyone, whether you are the farmer, the baker, or the enjoyer of the delights of fresh flowers, produce, and baked goods. We are asking our gardeners to
consider “planting a row for the church.” Surplus produce and flowers will be
placed on the table in the narthex for those who wish to have them. This is a great
way for us to enjoy and appreciate the other members of our congregation. If you wish to give as
you’ve received, World Hunger envelopes will be available for donations to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal.
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Good Shepherd Request for June
The Good Shepherd Center is our church community social service agency that supports the
needs of many in the area.
The Good Shepherd Center's request for Holy Trinity for June is canned or boxed meals.
Donations may be placed in the marked box in the cloister.
The Good Shepherd Thrift Store is now open at 10 N. Water Street in Greenville (at the
corner of Water and Shenango; in the former Gibson Furniture building)). Hours of operation are
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Second Mile Giving for June Karagwe Diocese Girl’s School Scholarships
Each month, we offer the opportunity for our members to reach out into the greater community to those who are seeking to minister to people with specific needs, through our Second Mile
Giving – our financial gifts beyond our regular offerings.
The Karagwe Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania is the companion
synod to our Northwestern PA Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA
received word from the Karagwe Diocese that the school fees at the Bweranyange Girl’s Secondary
School have been increased to $800.00 per student, per year. Our Synod congregations have committed to 10 scholarships per year. The money is sent via bank-to-bank wire transfer in January.
The school motto “it takes a woman to raise a nation” guides the school.
In total there are 316 girls taught by 15 teachers in the general subjects of Biology, Chemistry, Civics, the English language, Geography, History, Kiswahilli, Mathematics, and Physics.
Twelve staff members belong to the non-teaching staff and care about the administration and catering of the boarding school.
Since the start of the school in 2007, the number of students have increased every year. The
good results of the students at national exams are the best advertisement for the school.
Second Mile envelopes can be found in the pew racks, or you may mail your contribution to
the church office in an envelope clearly marked, “Second Mile Giving.” All Second Mile contributions received during the month of June will be given to the designated cause.
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Financial Update - Year-To-Date as of April 2017
Envelope – Planned and Unplanned Giving
Budget
$ 100,661
Received
$ 94,905
Deficit
$ (5,756)
Budget
Disbursed
Surplus
Spending
$ 130,912
$ 120,613
$ 10,300
Congregational Growth Fund
2017 Budget
$ 21,000
Received
$ 4,023
% Annual Goal
19.16%
Loan Payment
2017 Budget
$ 10,000
Received
$ 1,825
% Annual Goal
18.25%
You are invited to direct questions to the Treasurer, John Weaver at 724.699.3231, or either
of the Co- Chairs of the Finance Committee, Bob Massing at 724.253.2932 or Barbara Swartz at
724.651.5496.
Barbara Swartz, finance co-chair
“Thank you” to our members who have helped in the
ministry of Holy Trinity by:
Scheduling Flower delivery: Betty Good
Picking up and delivering Good Shepherd food donations: Dick Meeker and Mar ie Riley
Scheduling Eucharistic Ministers and laundering Altar linens: Paul Bittler
Filling Altar Candles and Torches: Allen and Elaine Wilkins and J an Tr uax
Updating our “Members in the News” bulletin board: Betty K. J unk and J an Tr uax
Updating communion records: Linda Bateman
Watering and pampering the resident church plants: Car ol Koehler
Ongoing Property care: Ed Pitcher and Linda Ar mstr ong
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.Dear Holy Trinity Congregation,
Thank you to all for your thoughts, prayers, cards, and kind words
after the loss of John’s father, Moe.
Our church family means so much to us and all your loving support
has made this difficult time more bearable.
A very special thank you to the ladies of the Thursday Needlework
Interest Group for all you help in setting up for the funeral dinner. May God
bless you all.
Sincerely,
John, Nikki, Johnmichael,
Jackson, and Gianna Weaver
Sunday Readings for June
You are invited to prepare for the coming month by reading the appointed lessons. They are:
The Day of Pentecost, June 4
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Acts 2:1-21
John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
The Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 18
Exodus 19:2-8a
Psalm 100
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35 – 10:8-23
The Holy Trinity, June 11
Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a
Psalm8
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
The Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 25
Jeremiah 20:7-13
Psalm 69:7-10-18
Romans 6:1b-11
Matthew 10:24-39
Trinity Travelers
If you visit another church, drop off a bulletin from that church, with your name on it, so that
you can be a Trinity Traveler.
 Jim and Lucy Shaffer
 John and Darlene Ferguson
Mary, Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church
Buechel Park Baptist Church
Park Ridge, Illinois
Louisville, Kentucky
The Rev. Timothy Monahan,
The Rev. Erica Whitaker
and
 Warren and Pat Roth
Grace Church
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Indianapolis, Indiana
Granite Bay, California
The Rev. Melody Boyer
The Rev. Ralph Supper
 Dan Eppley, Bob and Bonnie Massing
Trinity Lutheran Church
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
(for the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA meeting (LAMPa).
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June Birthdays
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2
3
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10
12
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16
20
22
24
25
26
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Cindy Farrell
Brekken Hedderick
Max Hildebrand
Barbara Swartz
Philip Schell
Judith Boal
Henry Heil
Denise Hall
Patricia Roth
Gaye Gargasz
Kathy Thompson
Georgia Perkins
Michael Eppley
Jane Towle
Dane Abraham
Sue Achenbach
Marie Lineman
Jason Oros
Griffin Richardson
Danielle Gainor
David Long
June Anniversaries
The following members of our congregation are celebrating
anniversaries this month. Congratulate them when you see them.
Charlie and Marie Eaves
Warren and Patricia Roth
Curt and Kathy Thompson
John and Mary Moore
Allen and Connie Davis
James and Jennifer Beach
Jim and Nancy Bittel
David and Billie Hollenbaugh
Doug and Debbie Faber
Richard and Linda Woodworth
Matthew and Carrie Moinet
Dan and Anna-Marie Shears
Mike and Heather Balas
Conrad and Carol Koehler
65 years
60 years
36 years
50 years
39 years
7 years
56 years
51 years
24 years
46 years
7 years
8 years
10 years
56 years
June 2, 1952
June 4, 1957
June 6, 1981
June 7, 1967
June 10, 1978
June 11, 2011
June 16, 1961
June 18, 1966
June 19, 1993
June 19, 1971
June 19, 2010
June 20, 2009
June 24, 2007
June 24, 1961
June Baptismal Anniversaries
We celebrate with the following young members who observe
their baptismal anniversary during this month.
Hannah McKinney
Diana Oros
Ryan Oros
Bryce Stubert
Gianna Weaver
Rachel Oros
Keegan McCann
Zachary Chesmer
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June 1, 2008
June 2, 2002
June 3, 2011
June 3, 2003
June 6, 2009
June 7, 2003
June 25, 2000
June 26, 2005
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