Minutes of the 2004 Sessions of the Primitive Methodist Church

THE 132^nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH
IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MAY 11-14, 2004

SANDY COVE BIBLE CONFERENCE,
NORTH EAST, MARYLAND
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2004

The Conference was convened at 3:30 p.m. in the Chesapeake Auditorium of Sandy Cove Bible Conference, North East, Maryland, with the observance of Holy Communion.

A Concert by Rev. Paul and Bobbie Glendenning was followed by a challenging message by Mr. Pat Bragg of United Front Ministries at 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2004 –MORNING SESSION
Rev. David Malanowski led in a time of worship.
Rev. David Allen read Nehemiah 1.
Rev. Allan Rupert led in prayer for our sessions and Mr. Raymond Baldwin led in prayer for our country, president, and military.
The General Secretary read the Roll of Churches, Conference Treasurer, Special Ministries, Retired Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Ministerial Widows and Local Preachers.
Voted to seat the delegate from Bowling Green.
Recognized the presence of Jacob Giron, President of the Guatemalan Conference, Linda MacRae, Jose’ Munoz, Fidel Lorenzo, Doug and Margaret Grenawalt, Betsy Wambach.
Voted to set as the bar of Conference the Chesapeake Auditorium seating area.
Voted to adopt the printed program.

Appointment of Tellers: Rev. Tyler Parry, Rev. Mark Musser, Rev. Ron Murphy, Rev. David Elick, Rev. Peter Mueller, Mr. Todd Pastorious.

The President, Rev Kerry Ritts presented his address to Conference and received a vote of thanks.
Voted to receive and adopt the report of the President
Voted to elect to the Stationing Committee the following: Almira Griffiths, Margaret Reed, James Trimble, Donna Masartis, Dana Hansen, Lenny Lafosse.
Voted to elect Member-at-large to the Stationing Committee: Barbara Ferguson.

REPORT OF THE GENERAL SECRETARY
1. Voted to refer to the Stationing Committee
    A. The following churches request to be left in the hands of Conference for the stationing of a Pastor:
        Wyoming District: Franklin Street; Avoca.
        Schuylkill District: St. Clair.
        Pittsburgh District: Glenwood.
        Western District: Pleasant View; Darlington Hispanic
    B. The following churches request the return of their Pastor:
        Wyoming District: Avoca
        Schuylkill District: St. Clair
        Western District: Pleasant View; Darlington Hispanic
        Southern District: Bowling Green (CBF)
    C. The following churches request to be returned to the care of the District:
        Wyoming District: Lawrenceville; Taylor
        Schuylkill District: New Life Community Fellowship; Mahanoy City/Shenandoah; Allentown; Newtown
        Pittsburgh District: Westmoreland City; Pittsburgh 1st; Pittsburgh 2nd; Swisshelm Park; Merritt; Victory; Sutersville; Gratztown; Beaver Falls; Glen Richey; Carnegie.
        Western District: Boone/Fraser; New Diggings; Standart
        Eastern District: New Bedford South

2. Voted to refer to the National Mission Board: Brooklyn; Mountaintop; Portage

3. Voted to refer to the Preachers Pension Fund:
To renew Special Ministries Status: Rev. Ronald Sparks, Rev. Nelson Perkinson.
Requesting Special Ministries Status: Rev. David Parry.

4. Voted to refer to the Examining Board:
    A. The Churches and Districts present the following as suitable candidates for ministry: Mark Musser, Nathan Doyle, Juan Garcia, David Wildoner, Ryan Reveley.
    B. The Churches and Districts recommend the advancement in status of the following Pastors, provided all requirements have been met: Rev. Tyler Parry; Rev. William Salmon; Rev. Mario Cordero; Rev. Peter Mueller.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT
Recommended that our churches seek involvement in a cluster group with United Front Ministries. The total cost of this two-year commitment is $2,400 per participating church, half of which will be paid by Conference.

GENERAL COMMITTEE
Confirmed the approval of Rev. Luis Estevez to purchase a home in New Bedford from the NMB for about $120,000.
Confirmed the approval of the New Life Community Church in Mountaintop to borrow $137,000 from PMIF and purchase property for $157,500.
Confirmed the approval for the Newtown Church to sell their parsonage.

WYOMING DISTRICT
Voted to receive and adopt the report.
1. Referred to the NMB for clarification of the status of New Life Community Church in Mountaintop – Mission or Church? How is this determination made?
2. Noted the retirement of Rev. Neal Smith from a career as Chaplain in the United States Navy & Naval Reserves, culminating in the rank of Commander.

SCHUYLKILL DISTRICT
Voted to receive and adopt the report.
1. Referred to the Salary Committee to establish guidelines for cases where a Pastor and Church mutually agree to a salary that is below the minimum salary established by the Conference.
2. Referred to the Salary Committee the request to establish guidelines for bi-vocational Ordained Elders.

PITTSBURGH DISTRICT
Voted to receive and adopt the report.
1. Voted that the General Secretary will use his remaining District Report forms (with 19_ in year field) and provide updated forms next year.
2. Voted to place a suitable memorial in the 2004 Yearbook for Nancy Barbera, to be written by her daughter Sue Fedderof.
3. Noted that Rev. Ronald Perry has received his Masters Degree in Biblical Counseling and Doctor of Biblical Studies in Theology from Masters Divinity School in Evansville, IN.
4. Voted to elect Rev. Bernard L. Murphy as District Superintendent for a four-year term.

WESTERN DISTRICT
Voted to receive and adopt the report.
1. Voted to request Conference Officers to provide required hiring paperwork for Rev. Mario Cordero to aid in acquiring a Permanent Green Card.
2. Referred to the Stationing Committee the request that the New Diggings and Pleasant View churches no longer be considered a circuit.
3. Referred to the Executive Council that very small churches be granted exemption or partial exemption from the 6% PPF assessment. This exemption would not affect Conference dues. Perhaps those churches whose attendance and income fall below a certain level, for which joining with another PM church would be impractical, could be considered “stations” or “PM Historical Sites.” Churches falling under this status might be under the care of the district, and would be responsible for insurance. They would not have representation at Conference.
4. Voted to elect Rev. A. Russell Masartis as District Superintendent for a four-year term.
5. Commended the Darlington Hispanic Church and the Western District.

The order of the day having arrived (11:55 a.m.) the President recessed the sessions. Art Berton led in prayer for the sessions. Debbie Coates led in prayer for the meal.

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WEDNESDAY MAY 12, 2004 AFTERNOON SESSION
Rev. David and Shirley Malanowski led in worship.

Voted to elect to the General Committee the following: Tony Custodio, Vera DePue, Dr. Paul Lueck, Shirley Malanowski, Sandy Acornley, Betty Antion.
Voted to elect as Members-at-large to the General Committee: Jane Carns; Ruth Hughes; Ruth Isaac; Nancy Donigian; Art Berton.
Voted to elect as Minster at-large to the General Committee: Rev Alvin Reese.

EASTERN DISTRICT
Voted to receive and adopt the report.
Noted that the Matthews Memorial Church has celebrated 125 years of ministry.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT
Voted to receive and adopt the report.

Adopted the following statement. “The Conference greatly esteems and encourages Christian Education for all children and youth related to our fellowships.”

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Voted to advance Rev. David Sargent to 2nd year of probationary status.
Voted to retain Rev. Mario Cordero as 3rd Year Student Pastor.
Voted to advance Rev. Tyler Parry to 4th Year Student Pastor.
Voted to retain Rev. Duhamel Rodriguez as a 3rd Year Student Pastor.
Voted to advance Rev. David Elick to 2nd Year Student Pastor.
Voted to retain Rev. Peter Mueller as 1st Year Student Pastor.
Voted to drop Rev. Steven Hagopian from our list of Student Pastors.
Voted to advance Rev. William Salmon to 2nd Year Student Pastor.
Voted to grant the Deaconess License to Deborah Coates.
Voted to grant the Local Preacher’s License to Todd Pastorius.
Voted to request that Nathan Doyle submit his application for Elders Ordination in 2005.
Voted to reinstate Rev. Mark Musser as a 3rd Year Student Pastor.
Voted to receive David Wildoner as 1st Year Student Pastor.
Voted to receive Ryan Reveley as a 3rd Year Student Pastor.
Voted to accept the credentials of Rev. Ron Murphy and place him in the 1st year of the 2-year Elder probationary status.
Voted that Rolando Rodriguez appear before the School of Theology next year.
Voted that David Gonzalez be received as a 1st Year Student Pastor.
Noted that Ron Fladseth has been accepted as a candidate for Local Preacher’s License.
Noted that Carl Beecham has been accepted as a candidate for Local Preacher’s License.
Voted that Juan Luis Garcia be received as a 1st Year Student Pastor.

Voted to commend Rev William Fudge for his many years of service to the School of Theology.
Voted to elect Rev. Dr. William Brendley and Rev. Allan Rupert to their first terms on the School of Theology.
Voted to confirm the election of Rev. James Johnson to fulfill the unexpired term of Rev. K. Gene Carroll.
Conference confirmed the School of Theology Officers: President, Rev. David Allen, Vice-President, Rev. Frank Hrabak, Secretary/ Treasurer, Rev. Allan Rupert, Hispanic Coordinator, Rev. Luis Estevez.

The President appointed the following offices:     Timekeeper - Rev Frank Hrabak
    Corresponding Secretary - Mary Jane Sweigart
    Complaints and Appeals Committee – Revs Alvin Reese, Gale Morris and Tom Wambach.
    Bible Statement – Rev. Jesse Fisher

ARCHIVES COMMITTEE
Voted to accept the report.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICALS
Voted to accept the report.

The President introduced Rev. Bruce Hess from OMS, who addressed the Conference.

The President introduced Rev. Jacob Giron, President of the Guatemalan Conference, who addressed the Conference. Voted to grant a voice and vote to Rev. Giron.

CONFERENCE TREASURER’S REPORT
Voted to accept the report.

BUDGET COMMITTEE
Voted to accept the report.

Voted that travel expenses for 2005 be paid in the same manner as last year, and that pastors and delegates seek ways to reduce their expenses through car pooling or other techniques. If the present reimbursement method exceeds your needs, please request less reimbursement. The limits are:
    a. Those traveling long distances will be reimbursed at the rate of $40 per night to cover meals and lodging.
    b. The driver will be reimbursed $0.15 cents per mile plus actual toll expenses based on a direct route.
    c. Pastors and delegates not requiring overnight lodging will be reimbursed the actual/reasonable cost of their meals.
    d. Pastors and delegates traveling by other modes of transportation will be reimbursed at $0.15 cents per road mile. We actually discourage this since it prohibits car pooling.
Voted that the Conference dues for 2005 be assessed at the following rate:
    a. The assessment on income will be 3.4%.
    b. The assessment per adult member shall be $6.00.
Voted that income to be assessed shall be all money raised except the following:
    a. Money borrowed (in the same year in which they are borrowed).
    b. Money contributed to missions.
    c. Money paid toward church and parsonage mortgages (including interest and taxes).
    d. Money that is NOT raised by or for the church, but merely passes through the church books (e.g., the pastor repaying the church for his phone bill). This exemption does not include church dues, special fund raising projects, payments on pastor’s IRAs, Easter flowers, church dinners, etc. That money is raised for the church and is assessable. This money must be itemized and the justification submitted as an attachment to your report if it exceeds $3,000.00.
    e. Money paid to rent the church building.
    f. Money received from the NMB.
Voted that the budget recommendation be accepted as the approved budget for 2005.
Voted that all boards requesting funds for 2006, submit requests to the Conference Treasurer by January 31, 2005, or the Budget Committee will make its own recommendation.
Noted that the Conference includes $2,000 in the budget to provide a moving fund and that individual churches will not be assessed as a separate item. In effect, this reduces the overall dues paid by a church.
Voted that the Budget Committee contact all retiring Pastors and churches changing pastors to determine their need for assistance in meeting the expenses of the move. Guidelines for reimbursing moving expenses will continue to be $2.00 per mile for up to 2,000 miles. The total needs and availability of funds will influence all decisions. We cannot promise the maximum.

FLOWER FUND
Voted to accept the report.

PRIMITIVE METHODIST INVESTMENT FOUNDATION
Voted to re-elect Mr. Ross F. Walton, Jr. and Mr. Carl Myers to the PMIF Board.
Voted to confirm the following officers:
    President – Mr. Ross F. Walton Jr.
    Vice-President – Mrs. Ruth Ann Mason
    Secretary Treasurer – Mrs. Thelma Fudge
Voted to accept the report.

LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Voted to not accept the name Great Comission Methodist Church USA.
Voted to adopt the two-year Pastoral Contract
Voted to accept the report.

INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD TREASURER
Voted to accept the report.

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY TREASURER
Voted to accept the report.

CONFERENCE TRUSTEE BOARD
Note – Sale of Conference Home has been completed.
Note – Sale of the New Castle Church has been completed and all funds have been given to the National Mission Board.
Note – Congratulations extended to the New Life Community Church in Mountain Top.
Note – Trustee Board will be renewing Charters for Rhode Island and Florida.
Note - Bonding Statements will be due June 1, 2004. Please notify Ross Walton of any changes in Conference Treasurers.
Voted to approve the request to sell the Fraser Property.
Voted to rescind the motion approving the sale of the Portage, IN Church properties, as it is now the Bridge Community Church.
Noted the concerns in changing a church name as related to insurance companies and property deeds.
Voted to elect Rev. Reginald H. Thomas & Mr. Gordon Ten Brink to serve their second terms.
Voted to confirm the following officers:
    President – Rev. Reginald H. Thomas
    Vice President – Rev. Thomas Wambach
    Secretary/Treasurer – Mr. Ross F. Walton, Jr.
Voted to accept the report.

YOUTH MINISTRIES
Voted to accept the report.

The first reading of the Stationing Committee was given without comment.
The order of the day having arrived (4:55 p.m.) the President recessed the sessions. Nancy Cunningham led in prayer for the sessions. Robert Bennett led in prayer for the meal.

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WEDNESDAY MAY 12, 2004 EVENING SESSION
Rev. David and Shirley Malanowski opened with a time of worship.

The President instructed the Corresponding Secretary to send a letter to President George Bush to inform him that we as a body are praying for him, our country and the safety of our military.

NATIONAL MISSION BOARD TREASURER
Voted to accept the report.

CHRISTIAN LIFE IN ACTION
Voted to accept the report.

The Conference will send a letter of appreciation to Silvia Hagopian for her work on behalf of the Christian Life in Action Committee.

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
We are currently looking for a person to work on Spanish translations of the Ritual and Revised Discipline.
We continue to maintain the Conference Website under the efforts of Rev. K. Gene Carroll. We encourage the use of this website to promote our Conference and as a means of communication.
We continue to need people to contribute daily devotions for the website.
Conference forms and applications will be available on the web site in Portable Document Format (pdf) for download and printing. (Adobe Reader is needed for this and can be obtained free from www.adobe.com.)
The What I Should Know Adult Membership Manual will be placed on the website for downloading and printing. This document is the same as the printed version with corrected grammar and New International Version Bible References.
The 2004 Yearbook will be available on the website as soon as possible.
All Board of Christian materials should be ordered through Rev. Robert Priest.
Officers elected and approved by Conference
    President, Rev. Kenneth Smith
    Vice President
    Janice Brinker
    Secretary/Treasurer, Rev. Robert Priest
Rev. K. Gene Carroll gave an update on the Conference website. Contributors are needed for daily devotionals.
Voted to accept the report.
The Conference expresses its appreciation to Rev. K. Gene Carroll for his work in designing and maintaining the Conference website, www.primitivemethodistchurch.org.

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
Voted to accept the report.
The President appointed Rev. Norman Beck to represent Conference to the ABS. This appointment to run concurrent with the President’s term.

WOMEN’S MISSIONARY MINISTRIES
Voted to accept the report.

José Munoz was invited to the microphone and he thanked the body for making The Daily Bread available to the Utatlan School. This is much appreciated and a great tool for the children. He explained the urgent need for the well at the school to be dug a further 300 feet beyond the current 500 feet. $25,000 is needed.
$12,101 was pledged from the Conference floor for the well.
An offering of $6,659 was given towards the well, some of which included previous pledges.

INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD
Requests from Guatemalan National Conference:
    a. Missionary family from U. S. willing to go to Oaxaca, Mexico.
    b. Scholarship for 2 more students to attend seminary at Seteca ($250/person).
    c. Emergency situation with well at Utatlan School, Quiche.

Information brochures regarding IMB and missionaries will be available soon. We are asking pastors to distribute them in their churches when they return home.

IMB is planning a video presentation of one Missionary’s work annually. We are asking if there is someone who would be willing to prepare a video (free or at cost) if the missionary is unable to do it themselves.
Copies of the video depicting the Dominican Republic work are available for District Superintendents for use in their districts. See Sue Kidd. More information on our missionaries is available on the PM website.
Project: Purchase of building in Santiago, D. R. for use as a church and administration offices for the National Church. Cost-$75,000.
Voted to approve the following change in By-laws: “The Annual Conference shall elect an International Mission Board consisting of no less than 6 members, one from each district (either clergy or lay persons). Three additional at large members may be elected consisting of individuals who have demonstrated or indicated an interest in and commitment to international missions”.
Voted to grant an exception to the 2-term limit for Richard Clemson and Rev. Gale Morris. As a board we have worked well together in the past, and have relied on the experience of those members who have been with us for a period of time. As President of IMB, Rick has demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership, has visited both the Guatemalan and Dominican Republic fields, and has guided us through several difficult situations. Rev. Morris brings to the board his years of experience as a Missionary and his language skill. Both of these men have a heart for missions and are valuable assets to the board.
Voted to elect the following:
Rev. Rodney Hall – to fill an unexpired term; Deborah Coates – 1st term; Lois Mitchell – 2nd term; Gordon Ten Brink – 1st term; Richard Clemson; Rev Gale Morris.
Confirmation of Officers:
    Rev. Fred Jeffrey – General Director
    Richard Clemson – President
    Josefina Estevez – Secretary
    Gordon Ten Brink – Treasurer
The Conference expressed appreciation to Ruth Hughes for her years on the International Mission Board.
Voted to accept the report.

CHAPLAIN’S COMMISSION
Voted to accept the report.
The Conference expressed appreciation to Rev. Neal Smith for his 24 years of Chaplaincy Service and 9 years as Chaplain Endorser for our denomination. A letter from the Conference was read by the President to Rev. Smith.

The timekeeper called on Rev. Mark Musser to lead in prayer.

Rev. K. Gene Carroll was appointed as Chaplain Endorser.

SALARY COMMITTEE
Voted salaries for the pastoral year of June 1, 2005 – May 31, 2006:
Student/Conference Supply Pastor minimum salary $19,800.
Elder minimum salary $21,200.
Voted that in the case of bi-vocational Ordained Elders the Elder is free to be bi-vocational as long as it does not conflict with ministry performance.
Voted that each church served by a Conference pastor is expected to pay at least the minimum salary.
Voted to accept the report.

The order of the day having arrived (9:05 p.m.), the President recessed the sessions.

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THURSDAY MAY 13, 2004 – MORNING SESSION
Rev. David and Shirley Malanowski opened with a time of worship.

The Primitive Methodist Investment Foundation announced a $10,000 gift toward the well at the Utatlan School.

Voted to accept the minutes of the May 12 sessions with corrections.

POCONO MOUNTAIN BIBLE CONFERENCE TREASURER
Voted to accept the report.

POCONO MOUNTAIN BIBLE CONFERENCE
Voted to confirm the appointment of Jim Regan to fulfill an unexpired term.
Voted to elect the following to the board:
Rev. Dennis Frantz, 2nd term; Donna Garms, 2nd term; Richard Musser, 1st term; Rev. Robert Smith, 1st term.

Voted to confirm the following officers:
    President – Mr. Ron Dye
    Vice President – Rev. Dennis Frantz
    Secretary – Rev. Kyle Gildner
    Treasurer – Mr. Richard Musser
Rev John Stange IV, PMBC Director, addressed the Conference.
Announced that the Pavilion will be replaced and named after Rev. J. William Reseigh.
6 Scholarships each will be given to the Eastern, Pittsburgh, Western and Southern Districts for the Summer Season.

A Commissioning Service was held for Rev. John and Andrea Stange.

The NMB announced a gift of $2,500 for the ministry of PMBC.

Voted to accept the report.

Rev Norman Beck introduced Mr. Paul Savage of the American Bible Society who addressed the Conference.
The timekeeper called on Rev. Tyler Parry to pray.

INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD
Rev. Fred Jeffrey presented Jacob Giron, Linda MacRae, Jose’ Munoz, Doug and Margaret Grenawalt and Betsy Wambach.

A Video presentation was shown covering the work in the Dominican Republic.

Rev. Fred Jeffrey presented Rev. Felix and Mireya Rodriguez and Rev. Fidel and Altagracia Lorenzo.

Voted to accept the report.

The 2nd reading of the Stationing Committee was given without comment.

The order of the day having arrived (11:55 a.m.) the President recessed the sessions. Juan Luis Garcia led in prayer for the sessions. Nancy Donigian led in prayer for the meal.

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THURSDAY MAY 13, 2004 – AFTERNOON SESSION
Rev. David and Shirley Malanowski opened with a time or worship.

NATIONAL MISSION BOARD
Voted that a church plant becomes a church when not supported by NMB funding and when accepted and approved by Conference.

Voted that church plants be exempt from Conference financial obligations (6% PPF and Conference Dues) and have lay representation without a vote at Conference.
Voted that a celebration service be held during our Annual Conference to welcome and recognize newly accepted churches.

Voted to elect to the NMB:
Rev. Richard Lewis, Rev. Andrew Jerome and Mr. Rolando Rodriguez, all for first full terms.

Voted to confirm the following officers:
    Rev. Fred Perkins – Director
    Rev. Richard Lewis – Treasurer
    Ruth Ann Jordan – Secretary
    Rev. Marty Garms – Church Revitalization Coordinator

Voted to accept the report.

The timekeeper called on Mr. Raymond C. Baldwin to lead in prayer.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
No items.

PREACHERS PENSION FUND
Voted to continue Special Ministries Status to Rev. Ronald Sparks and Rev. Nelson Perkinson.
Voted to grant Special Ministries Status to Rev. David Parry.
Voted to grant Supernumerary Status to Rev. Nicolas Collado.
Voted to admit to the PPF Revs. Juan Garcia, David Gonzalez, Ron Murphy, Ryan Reveley, David Wildoner and Dennis Moriarty.
Voted to sever our relationship with Rev. Brian Nichols, Rev. Steve Hagopian and Rev. Bruce Sellers.
Voted to confirm the following officers:
    Rev. Jeff Sweigart - President
    Rev. Andrew Jerome – Vice President
    Mr. Tom Kopsie – Secretary

Voted to elect to the PPF Board the following: Mr. Art Berton, 1st term; Mr. Tom Kopsie, 2nd term; and Rev. Ron Perry, 1st term.

The order of the day having arrived (4:25 p.m.) the President recessed the sessions. Pastor Todd Pastorius prayed for the meal and Pastor Dan Pastorius prayed for the sessions.

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FRIDAY – MAY 14, 2004 – MORNING SESSION
Rev Paul and Bobbie Glendenning opened with a time of worship.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Voted to confirm the granting of a transfer of credentials from Rev Bruce Sellers to the Evangelical Congregation.

WYOMONG DISTRICT Cont’d
Completed.

SCHUYLKILL DISTRICT Cont’d
Completed.

PITTSBURG DISTRICT Cont’d
Completed.

WESTERN DISTRICT Cont’d
Completed.

EASTERN DISTRICT Cont’d
Completed.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT Cont’d
Completed.

COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS
No complaints or appeals.

Voted to allow the Executive Council to edit the minutes of the Friday May 14, 2004 Session.
Voted to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2004 Sessions.

Voted that the 2005 Annual Conference will be held May 10 – 13 2005 at Sandy Cove, North East, Maryland.

Voted to express our thanks and give an honorarium to the host and hostess.

Voted to express our thanks to Rev David Allen, Rev Reginald Thomas, Mr Raymond Baldwin, Rev Allan Rupert for the work as the Executive Council.

Voted to ask Rev Frank and Bonnie Hrabak to serve as host and hostess for the 2005 Annual Conference.

Voted to thank Dave and Rich from Sandy Cove for their Audio/Visual work at the Conference Sessions.

STATIONING COMMITTEE
The General Secretary read the final Stationing Committee report.
The Stationing Committee confirmed the dissolution of the Gratztown/Sutersville Circuit.

Voted to express our thanks for our President. Rev Kerry Ritts.

Voted to adjourn the sessions of the 132nd Conference.

GENERAL CONFERNCE CONVENED
The President, Rev Kerry Ritts convened the General Conference.
The President asked if there was any business to transact.
Noted that there was no business to transact.
Voted that the transactions of the Annual Conference be confirmed by the General Conference.
Voted to adjourn the General Conference.

Respectfully Submitted;

President
Vice President
General Secretary
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Assistant Recording Secretary

Rev. Kerry R. Ritts
Reg. Reginald H. Thomas
Rev. David S. Allen
Mr. Raymond C. Baldwin
Rev. Allan Rupert
Rev. Robert Priest Jr.

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