Leadership Team (2019)

Moderator: Dex Meadows
Leadship Team Chair: Tom Neely
Administration Team Chair: Lisa Myers
Christian Education Chair: Lori Campbell 
Deacon Team Chair: Beth Neely
Hospitality & Fellowship Team Chair: Allen Geist
Mission & Evangelism Team Chair: Shirley Merritts
Property Team Chair: Gary Drenning
Worship & Music Team Chair: Earla Reffner
Church Clerk: Peggy Stiffler
Financial Secretary: Jeff Imler
Treasurer: Rita Murphy
I want to thank the folks of Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren for the warm welcome I have received.  I have been blessed with messages, cards, smiles, and even cookies!  As I get ready to celebrate the wonder of Christmas with my family, it is a wonderful gift to be able to celebrate with this family of faith as well.  May you all be blessed by the Light of Christ’s
Love. May you be filled with his peace.

Pastor Connie

HCOB welcomes Interim Pastor:  
​Rev. Connie Maclay

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Welcome Connie Maclay!
Good morning!  My name is Connie Maclay and I am excited about being part of the Hollidaysburg Church of the Brethren family of faith.  I will be walking with you for a while as your Search Team goes about their task of looking for your next pastor.  I am a retired pastor; I served the Beech Run congregation for 15 years, retiring in June of 2014.  Most recently I have been serving the district in the area of pastoral placement.  I also serve as chair of the district Coordinating Team. 
My husband and I live near McVeytown and we’re members of the Spring Run congregation.  We have three sons and one daughter as well as nine grandchildren (ranging in ages from 23 years to 7 months).  In September, Bob and I celebrated 50 years of marriage.
My plans are still evolving as I look ahead to the next months.  At this point, I plan to be in the office on Monday afternoons (1:00 – 4:00), Wednesday mornings (10:00 – 12:00) and Wednesday afternoons (1:00 – 4:00).  I can also be available for appointments at other times.  I will lead the Bible Study group, beginning in January and will attend various team meetings.  As I said, this plan is evolving and may change in the future.  I would appreciate your feedback and questions.
May God guide our steps in our time together. 
Connie

Organist/Pianist:  
Earla Reffner

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Our organist  & pianist, Earla Reffner, never had to be told to practice after she started piano lessons at age five. Once her parents gave her the opportunity to take lessons, she instantly fell in love with playing music. 

This enthusiasm never left her as she continued her musical development through high school and college. She didn’t stop taking lessons until her third year of college, by which time she had garnered experience playing for her high school chorus and the “Meistersingers,” a more advanced high school singing group, and studying music education in college. After college, Earla taught piano lessons, worked as an accompanist, and played as a church organist.  

She first played in church at age thirteen. Soon thereafter, in eighth grade, she realized that music is what she wanted to pursue for the rest of her life. She’s enjoyed great success since that point. Her favorite memories as a musician have been competing in district and regional band on clarinet in high school and serving the Church of the Brethren as the organist for the 2006 Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.  

Choir Director: 
Jeff Imler

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That subtle smile hints at the sense of humor that lurks in the mind of our choir director, Jeff Imler. 

Jeff has been a member of  our congregation since 1993 and choir director since the fall of 2008. He enjoys singing and playing the trumpet. Jeff is part of several local musical groups including Brethren Brass and the Hollidaysburg Community Band. 

All are encouraged and welcomed to join the choir at any point in the year. Practices are at 7:45 pm on Wednesday nights, September-May.

Office Secretary/Bookkeeper: 
Daisy Decker

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