Trinity United Methodist Church
Clearfield, PA

Trinity Staff


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Pastor Robert L.  Rupp

Where did you grow up?  Altoona, PA
Family: 
My wife Jean, 4 sons, 3 daughters-in-law, 5 granddaughters and 2 grandsons.
Hobbies:  All sports (especially golf) and model trains

Favorite Bible Verse:  1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Favorite Thing About Working at Trinity:  Bring God’s love to people of all ages.  Preaching, teaching, and fellowshipping with all of the Clearfield area.
Favorite Food:  Beef in any form
Favorite Hymn:  Eternal Father, Strong to Save (Navy Hymn)
Favorite Book:  The Bible and any good history book
What do you do during your spare time?  Go bowling, referee football and basketball, and watch the Altoona Curve


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Marjorie Kramer, Director of Music

Where did you grow up?  Clearfield, PA
Favorite Bible Verse:  John 3:16 
Favorite Thing About Working at Trinity:  Working with the people
Favorite Food:  Chocolate
Favorite Hymn:  Many.  I couldn’t pick just one. 
Favorite Book:  The Bible
What do you do during your spare time?  I enjoy reading and taking short car trips.  I also enjoy being with and talking to people.

 


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Lorrie Fontenoy, Secretary

Where did you grow up?  Clearfield, PA
Family: 
My husband Rodney and my cat Marble
Hobbies:  Camping and reading
Favorite Bible Verse:  Psalm 23
Favorite Thing About Working at Trinity:  I like working with the people
Favorite Food:  Spaghetti
Favorite Hymn:  Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
Favorite Book:  Little House on the Prairie (Series)
What do you do during your spare time?  Clean, bake, cook, and sit on my porch and watch the deer


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Jean Rupp, Director of Christian Education

Where did you grow up?  I’m not sure I have yet.  But I was born in Altoona, PA
Family:  Pastor Bob and I have 4 sons, 5 granddaughters and 2 grandsons
Hobbies:  Bowling, playing the piano, camping
Favorite Bible Verse:  Psalm 100
Favorite Thing About Working at Trinity:  Being a former teacher, I enjoy all the children of God’s family, from infants to senior citizens.  I appreciate all the teachers of Sunday school, leaders of small groups, and the dedication of the Vacation Bible School staff.
Favorite Food:  Anything with calories
Favorite Hymn:  Too many to name just one
Favorite Book:  The Shack by William Young
What do you do during your spare time?  Considering I put 36 hours in my days, there is not a lot of idle time.  I am very much involved with United Methodist Women serving as the President of the Central Pennsylvania Conference.


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Betsy Coudriet, Custodian

Where did you grow up?  Clearfield, PA
Family: 
4 sons, 1 granddaughter, 2 grandsons and 2 granddogs 
Hobbies:  Reading and working in my flower garden
Favorite Bible Verse:  John 3:16
Favorite Thing About Working at Trinity:  The people.  Also, being able to change my days and hours if I have to
Favorite Food:  Steak Salad
Favorite Hymn:  There are so many I like, but I will say Hymn of Promise
Favorite Book:  The Mitford Years by Jim Karon
What do you do during your spare time?  I like to sit on the front porch and just relax, or go for walks 


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Dolores (Dee) Taylor, Volunteer Coordinator

Where did you grow up?  Clearfield, PA
Family: 
4 daughters, 2 son-in-laws, 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 2 granddogs 
Hobbies:  Photography, camping, crocheting, reading
Favorite Bible Verse:  Luke 10:27, Psalm 23, Psalm 100
Favorite Thing About Working at Trinity:  Working with others while having a good time.  This includes singing in the choir and keeping in touch with members as the Volunteer Coordinator
Favorite Food:  Subway
Favorite Hymn:  Let the Lower Lights Be Burning
Favorite Book:  Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
What do you do during your spare time?  Reading certain food magazines, the Bible Prophecy Study Classes, word puzzles, visiting with family, watching TV


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Mason Strouse, Webmaster and PowerPoint

Where did you grow up?  Clearfield, PA
Family and Pets: 
My parents are Joe and Brenda Strouse.  I have a sister, Abby, and a brother, Caleb.  We also have a dog named Boomer.
Hobbies:  Playing piano, computers, photography, and many musical activities at school
Favorite Bible Verse:  John 3:16
Favorite Thing About Working at Trinity:  Even though I don’t technically “work” at Trinity, I am very involved.  I enjoy being a part of the many musical activities in the church.  However, my favorite part about being involved at Trinity is definitely the people.  They are so kind and loving to everyone.
Favorite Food:  Italian
Favorite Hymn:  On Eagle’s Wings
Favorite Book:  Anything historical or hysterical
What do you do during your spare time?  What spare time?  I listen to many different styles of music and play the piano.  But above all, I like to kick back and relax!



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Jeanie Jacobs, Treasurer

Where did you grow up?  Clearfield, PA until age 8; Hummelstown, PA until age 18; the returned to Clearfield, PA
Family: 
My husband, Jim and my daughter, Jordan and Jill
Hobbies:  Cooking, crocheting, knitting
Favorite Bible Verse:  Psalm 23
Favorite Thing About Working at Trinity:  The friendliness of the people I come in contact with
Favorite Food:  Spaghetti
Favorite Hymn:  In the Garden
Favorite Book: 
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
What do you do during your spare time?  Read, Sudoku Puzzles, volunteer time with the Clearfield Bison Marching band and the Clearfield Wrestling team.  I also play piano and flute.


Martin Collins, Maintenance

Lee-Ann Whitaker, Webmaster

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