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  • MINUTES OF THE 2006$CONFERENCE SESSIONS$2006 YEARBOOK

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    THE 134th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE
    PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH
    IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
    SANDY COVE BIBLE CONFERENCE
    MAY 16-19, 2006

    TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006


    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 was given by Rev. James Hughes and followed by a challenging message by Rev. James Moss of Healthy Church Consultants.

    WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2006 – MORNING SESSION

    Jonathan Malanowski led in a time of worship.
    Rev. Kerry R. Ritts read Psalm 138.
    Rev. John Stange led in prayer for our sessions.
    The General Secretary, Rev. David Allen, read the Roll of Churches, Conference Treasurer, Special Ministries, Retired Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Ministerial Widows and Local Preachers.

    Rev. Reginald Thomas was called upon to pray for our Pastors and those who are absent this year.

    Conference Bar was set to include the auditorium.

    Voted to approve the printed program with one addition: “Tonight after the 6:30 speaker Rev. Dr. William Brendley will give a presentation on refuting the DaVinci Code movie.”

    Tellers – all student Pastors will be available as tellers.

    The President, Rev. Kerry Ritts presented his address to Conference and received a vote of thanks.
    The President called on Revs. Marty Garms and David Rodriguez to pray for another Great Awakening in our Conference.
    Voted to receive and adopt the report of the President.

    Voted to elect to the Stationing Committee Almira Griffiths, Norman Rothrock, Mary Jane Sweigart, Dr. Robert Schroeder, Dana Hansen, Johnnie Castle and Barbara Ferguson.
    REPORT OF THE GENERAL SECRETARY

    1.    TO THE STATIONING COMMITTEE:
            A. Approved the request of the following churches to be left in the Hands of Conference for stationing of a pastor: Tiverton, Avoca, Victory, Westmoreland City.
            B. Approved the requests of the following churches to be returned to the Care of the District:
                Wyoming District: Lawrenceville; Taylor.
                Schuylkill District: Girardville; Mahanoy City; Shenandoah; Allentown
                Pittsburgh District: Pittsburgh 2nd; Swisshelm Park; Merritt; Sutersville; Gratztown; Carnegie; Beaver Falls; Glen Richey.
                Western District: Boone; New Diggings; Standart; Streator
                Eastern District: New Bedford South; Greystone

    2.    TO THE NATIONAL MISSION BOARD:
            Referred to the National Mission Board: Brooklyn; Portage; Pittsburgh 1st.

    3.    TO THE PREACHER’S PENSION FUND:
    Referred to the Preacher’s Pension Fund the requests to renew Special Ministries Status: Rev. A. Russell Masartis, Rev. Dr. David Parry, Rev. Scott Roney, Rev. Dr. Ronald A. Sparks.
    To retire: Rev. James Johnson, Rev. William Turner.

    4.    TO THE EXAMINING BOARD:
            A. The Districts present the following as suitable candidates for ministry: Carlos Rodriguez, Rich Rock, Rolando Rodriguez.
            B. The Churches and Districts recommend the advancement in Status of the following Pastors, provided all requirements have been met: Rev. Manuel Castro; Rev. Mario Cordero; Rev. Nathan Doyle; Rev. David Elick; Rev. David Gonzalez; Rev. Peter Mueller; Rev. Mark Musser; Rev. Ryan Reveley; Rev. William Salmon; Rev. David Wildoner; Rev. Steve Ramsier.

    GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT
    1. Voted to grant Rev. A. Russell Masartis Special Ministries Status.
    2. Voted to grant Rev. Nelson Perkinson Itinerant Status.
    3. Voted to grant permission to Faith Community Church, Strongsville, Ohio, to borrow $30,000 for the replacement of their furnace and expansion of their parking lot.
    4. Voted to grant permission to Cherry Street Bible Church, Plymouth, PA, to borrow $105,000 to purchase property near the church building for a parking lot.
    5. Voted to list Rev. Scott Roney as a Chaplain (Special Ministries Status) among us, and to be considered his sponsoring denomination.
    6. Voted to grant the request of Mr. Roy Price, District Supply at Pittsburgh 2nd PM Church to be enrolled in our Preacher’s Pension Fund.
    Voted to confirm the action of the General Committee.

    WYOMING DISTRICT
    No items at this time.

    EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
    Held in abeyance the following. “The Conference Hispanic Coordinator: He shall be an Ordained Elder, He shall be an active member of a PM Church, He shall be appointed by the President, and his term to run concurrent with the Conference President, He shall have official oversight of all the Hispanic Churches in the Conference. The Conference Hispanic Coordinator shall be an advisor for new church missions. He shall be a resource person for church growth and leadership. He shall report to the Executive Council.” This is to become item 308T. The current 308T shall become 308U.

    The order of the day having arrived (11:45 a.m.) the sessions were recessed. Christa Handley led in prayer for the sessions. Pastor David Berry led in prayer for the meal.

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    WEDNESDAY MAY 17, 2006 - AFTERNOON SESSION

    Jonathan Malanowski led in a time of worship.

    SCHUYLKILL DISTRICT
    1. Referred to the Trustee Board the request of New Life Community Fellowship Church to sell their parsonage as a rent-to-own property.
    2. Referred to the Trustee Board the request of New Life Community Fellowship Church to pursue the possibility of purchasing the Immaculate Heart School across the street from their church building.
    3. Referred to the Executive Council the question, is there is a need to hold District Conference during the 2nd year of the Pastoral Contract? May a district elect to hold District Conferences only on Pastoral Election years? May the district hold its official meeting while at the Annual Conference Sessions?
    4. Referred to the Trustee Board the request of the Mount Carmel Church to sell their parsonage.

    PITTSBURGH DISTRICT
    1. Voted to accept the explanation given to Pittsburgh District Report Item #1 – (Concerning the PPF bylaws passed by Conference in 2005, as printed in the 2005 Yearbook, pages 87-91) The Pittsburgh District recommends that not only Lay members should be qualified but all members (of the PPF Board) be qualified including the President, Vice President, Secretary and members-at-large (this refers to Article IX – Board & Officers, #1, “The Board of the Primitive Methodist Preachers’ Pension Fund shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, plus members at large to make a nine-member board. Qualified lay persons may be elected to the Board by Conference.”) Further, the Pittsburgh District recommends that we define the term “qualified” as “the minimum qualifications for all positions on the board.” The explanation is that we do not expect pastors who are members of the PPF board to be specifically qualified financially. Lay members who have financial experience are sought to bring this level of expertise to the PPF board.
    2. We commend Rev. Merle Wilson for his continual service for the Lord. Although retired from the active Primitive Methodist ministry, Rev. Wilson continues to honor his Lord by serving as a volunteer Chaplain at the Beaver Medical Center where he has ministered every Friday for 14 years. His service has been described as exemplary in duty & decorum. Also, Rev. Wilson has served the Peniel Holiness Camp meritoriously for many years serving as Vice President and serving in their public relations ministry assisted by his wife Betty, in editing, publishing and mailing their pamphlets and newsletter.
    3. We request clarification from Conference – Is the contract for a District Supply still a one-year contract, or should we consider making it a two-year contract? Voted that a District Supply Contract will run 2 years, concurrent with the Pastoral Contract.
    4. Voted to refer to the Executive Council the question on whether a church pastored by a District Pastor or a Student/National Missionary eligible to have its delegate sit on the Stationing Committee?

    WESTERN DISTRICT
    1. Referred to the Trustee Board and PMIF the request of Benton Bible Church to borrow $75,000 from PMIF to remodel their gym into a sanctuary.
    2. Voted to refer to the National Mission Board the Portage Church and the Darlington Hispanic Mission.
    3. We note the following special members of the Western District:
         1. Missionaries: Diane Duntze; Doug & Margaret Grenawalt
         2. Retired Elders: Rev. LeRoy Pearce; Rev. Eugene Martin
         3. Ministerial Widows: Dorothy Tippins; Lee Ann Sargent; Phyllis Evans
         4. Special Ministries: Rev. A. Russell Masartis

    EASTERN DISTRICT
    1. We recommend the Lowell Hispanic Mission to the Conference to be accepted as a Mission among us.
    2. Referred to the School of Theology as suitable candidates for ministry Carlos Rodriguez, Rich Rock, Rolando Rodriguez

    SOUTHERN DISTRICT
    No items at this time.

    Voted to elect to the General Committee the following: Ruth Hughes, Vera DePue, Ray Majors, Tony Custodio, Maria Gonzalez, Linda Sawyer.
    Voted to elect as Members-at-large to the General Committee: Nancy Donigian, Nancy Rowe, Art Berton, Doris Lewis, Jane Carns.
    Voted to elect as Minster at-large to the General Committee: Rev Marty Garms.

    SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
    Voted that Mark Musser be ordained as an Elder at this Conference.
    Voted that Mario Cordero be ordained as an Elder at this Conference.
    Voted that David Wildoner be ordained as an Elder at this Conference.
    Voted that Ron Murphy have his credentials received as an Elder at this Conference.
    Voted that Ryan Reveley be advanced to a 4th Year Student.
    Voted that Nathan Doyle continue as a 3rd Year Student.
    Voted that David Elick continue as a 2nd Year Student.
    Voted that David Gonzalez continue as a 2nd Year Student.
    Voted that Peter Mueller continue as a 2nd Year Student.
    Voted that Steve Ramsier be advanced to a 2nd Year Student.
    Voted that Manuel Castro be advanced to his 2nd Year as an Elder Transfer.
    Voted that Rolando Rodriguez be received as a 1st Year Student.
    Voted that Rich Rock be received as a Conference Supply.

    NATIONAL MISSION BOARD Treasurer
    Voted to accept the report

    CHAPLAINS COMMISSION
    Voted to send a resolution supporting the NAE on the free exercise of religion in the military.
    Voted to accept the report

    AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
    Voted to accept the report.

    CONFERENCE TREASURER’S REPORT
    Voted to accept the report

    BUDGET COMMITTEE
    Voted to accept the report.

    Voted that travel expenses for 2007 be paid in the same manner as last year, but at a higher rate 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 $45 per night to cover meals and lodging.
         b. The driver will be reimbursed $0.20 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 $0.20 cents per road mile. We actually discourage this since it prohibits car pooling.           a. The assessment on income will be 3.2%.
              b. The assessment per adult member shall be $5.00.
    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 modified budget for 2006 and the approved budget for 2007.
    Noted that all boards requesting funds for 2008, submit requests to the Conference Treasurer by January 31, 2007, 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.
    Noted 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.

    Voted to adopt the report

    ARCHIVES COMMISSION
    Conference expressed its appreciation to Rev. William H. Fudge for 25 years as a part of the Archives Commission.
    Voted to elect Rev George Kropp to the archives Commission.

    FLOWER FUND
    Reminder that the District Superintendent is to inform the Flower Fund Treasurer ASAP on the death of a Pastor or Pastor’s wife.
    Conference expressed its appreciation to Mrs. Thelma Fudge as the Flower Fund Treasurer.
    Voted to elect Kathy Elick as the Flower Fund Treasurer.

    LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
    Voted to recommend the item from the Board of Christian Ministries bylaws to read “the board shall consist of a minimum of 6 members and a maximum of 8 members.”

    Voted to recommend the item from the School of Theology to remove the office of Librarian from Discipline articles 308B and Appendix 18.4E

    Voted to recommend the item from the School of Theology to change Discipline article 406 to require two years instead of one year of probation for transfer of credentials candidates.

    Voted to recommend the following changes;
    Legislation sanctioned by the Quarterly Conference or the Board of Elders of the local church shall be presented to the District Conference, which in turn shall pass it on, upon approval, to the Conference. Legislation may also originate from the floor of either the District Conference or the Conference.

    All legislation, in reference to chapter 1 (General Principles and Doctrines) and Chapter 2 (Means of Grace) must be presented to the Conference one year prior to voting and referred to the Legislation Committee for study, recommendation and presentation following Conference (See 301B)

    All legislation, in reference to chapters three through nine, including appendix, must be presented to Conference and referred to the Legislation Committee for study, recommendation and presentation to the current Conference.
    All items of legislation once passed, are not to be altered nor rescinded for a period of two years.

    Discipline 308
    The committee of five shall be elected to serve continually with the incumbent President. The Committee shall receive items of legislation from the Conference, and shall meet at the current Conference Session and/or at a designated time during the year to review items and prepare recommendations.
    Duties: TO determine if the item of legislation is in conflict with established policy and practice. To edit legislation presented to the committee, making it suitable for final presentation. The committee may not alter the content or intent of the legislation presented to it.

    Voted to elect Rev. Jeremiah Peters to the Legislation Committee.
    Voted to receive and adopt the report.

    WORLD RELIEF AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICALS Treasurer
    Voted to receive and adopt the report.

    POCONO MOUNTAIN BIBLE CONFERENCE Director
    Voted to receive the report.
    Voted to elect to the Board Mr. Mike Griffiths, Mr. Ron Dye and Rev. Tyler Parry
    Voted to Confirm the following officers:
         President – Mr. Ron Dye
         Vice-President – Rev. Dennis Frantz
         Secretary – Rev. Kyle Gildner
         Treasurer – Rev. Robert Priest, Jr
    Voted to adopt the report.

    POCONO MOUNTAIN BIBLE CONFERENCE Treasurer
    Voted to adopt and accept the report.

    WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
    Voted to adopt the report.

    CONFERNCE YOUTH MINISTRIES
    Voted to adopt the report.

    The President and Vice President presented the candidates for Elders Ordination.

    The first reading of the Stationing Committee was given without comment.
    The order of the day having arrived (4:38 PM) the President recessed the sessions. Rich Rock was called on to pray for the sessions and Rebecca Reinard to pray for the evening meal.

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    WEDNESDAY MAY 17, 2006 - EVENING SESSION

    Jonathan Malanowski led in a time of worship.

    Rev. James Moss continued his session on “Does Your Church Really Care”.

    The NMB presented the Ocala Mission to be received as a church among us.

    Rev. Dr. William Brendley led a discussion on refuting the Da Vinci Code movie with a Christian Worldview.

    The sessions were dismissed at 9:30 PM.

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    THURSDAY MAY 18, 2006 – MORNING SESSION

    Jonathan Malanowski led in a time of worship.

    Voted to accept the minutes of the Wednesday May 17 sessions, as corrected.

    EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Cont’d
    Voted to approve the motion concerning the Hispanic Coordinator – “The Conference Hispanic Coordinator: He shall be an Ordained Elder, He shall be an active member of a PM Church, He shall be appointed by the President, and his term to run concurrent with the Conference President, He shall have official oversight of all the Hispanic Churches in the Conference. The Conference Hispanic Coordinator shall be an advisor for new church missions. He shall be a resource person for church growth and leadership. He shall report to the Executive Council.” This is to become item 308T. The current 308T shall become 308U. This item was held in abeyance from Wednesday morning pending input from our Hispanic pastors.

    The President, Rev. Kerry Ritts appointed Rev. Luis Estevez as the Hispanic Coordinator.

    INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD Director
    Rev. Ron Anderson, ECMI addressed the Conference.

    IMB Projects:
        1. Finishing the top floor of the school in the Dominican Republic.
        2. Betsy Wambach is traveling to Spain and Slovenia.
        3. Bill Vasey is finishing translation work in Guatemala. 3000 printings will cost between $65,000 and $75,000.

    Loren Anderson shared that the 2nd school in Guatemala has outgrown its church facility and will construct a building at Camp Shalom.

    Voted to elect to the Board Rev. Fred Jeffrey, Dr. Robert Schroeder, Rev. Rodney Hall, Rev. Nelson Perkinson.

    Confirmed the Election of the following officers:
        1. Director – Rev. Fred Jeffrey
        2. President – Mr. Rich Clemson
        3. Treasurer – Mr. Gordon TenBrink
        4. Secretary – Mrs. Josefina Estevez.

    Voted to receive and adopt the report.

    INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD Treasurer
    Voted to receive and adopt the report.

    SALARY COMMITTEE
    Voted to receive and adopt the report.

    PMIF
    Voted to confirm the following officers:
        1. Chairman – Mr. Ross Walton
        2. Vice-Chairman – Mrs. Ann Mason
        3. Secretary Treasurer – Mr. Robert Thomas

    The Conference expressed appreciation to Mrs. Thelma Fudge for 23 years of service to PMIF.
    The Conference expressed appreciation to Rev. William Fudge for his years of service to PMIF.

    Voted to elect to the Board Rev. Richard Lewis.
    Voted to receive the report.

    The second reading of the Stationing Committee Report was read without comment.

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

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    THURSDAY MAY 18, 2006 - AFTERNOON SESSION

    Jonathan Malanowski led in a time of worship.

    Rev. Russell Masartis addressed the Conference on behalf of Tree of Life Ministry.

    NATIONAL MISSION BOARD
    Rev. Fred Perkins challenged each church to contribute 100.00 per month to National Mission Board.

    Elected to the Board Mrs. Audrey Walton and Pastor Dennis Handley.

    Voted to confirm the following officers:
        1. Director – Rev. Fred Perkins
        2. Treasurer – Rev. Richard Lewis
        3. Secretary – Mrs. Ruth Ann Jordan
        4. Revitalization Director – Rev. Andrew Jerome

    BOARD OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
    Noted reduced request for Conference Budget funds for next year.
    Rev. K. Gene Carroll gave thanks for those who help keep the Gleanings updated on the Conference website.
    Voted to confirm the following officers:
        President – Rev. Kenneth K. Smith
        Vice President – Mrs. Jennifer Brudnicki
        Secretary/Treasurer – Rev. Robert Priest

    Voted to adopt the report.

    CONFERENCE TRUSTEE BOARD
    Voted to receive the report and take up the items.
        1. Voted to approve the request of Benton Bible Church to borrow $75,000 from PMIF for sanctuary remodeling.
        2. Voted to approve the request of New Life Community Fellowship to sell their parsonage.
        3. Voted to approve the request of Mount Carmel PM Church to sell their parsonage and use the money to make necessary improvements and install a handicapped entrance.
        4. Voted to elect Mr. Ross F. Walton, Jr. to a fourth term.
        5. Voted to elect Rev. Jeremiah Peters to a first term.

    Voted to adopt the report.

    PREACHER’S PENSION FUND
    Voted to receive the report and take up the items.
        1. Voted to confirm the change of status for Rev. Nelson Perkinson from Special Ministries to Itinerant.
        2. Voted to confirm the continuation of Special Ministries status for Rev. A. Russell Masartis and Rev. Dr. David Parry.
        3. Voted to confirm the continuation of Special Ministries for non-participant Military Chaplains Rev. Dr. Ronald A. Sparks and Rev. Scott Roney.
        4. Voted to confirm the retirement from the fund of Rev. William Turner and Rev. James Johnson.
        5. Voted to confirm the discontinuation of participation in the fund for Wayne Conway, Duhamel Rodriguez and Brian Beck.
        6. Voted to approve the following new members: Rich Rock, Rolando Rodriguez and Nelson Perkinson.
        7. Voted to elect Sharon Turnbaugh to the PPF Board.
        8. Voted to re-elect Rev. Jeffrey Sweigart, Rev. Andrew Jerome and Rev. Thomas Wambach.
        9 Voted to elect the following officers:
            a. President – Rev. Jeffrey Sweigart
            b. Vice President – Rev. Andrew Jerome
            c. Secretary – Rev. Horace Clayton
        10. Voted to elect Jennifer Carey as Plan Administrator.
        11. Voted to give a rising vote of thanks to Rev. Norman E. Beck for his service as Plan Administrator.
        12. Noted that a $25 charge will be assessed annually on funds borrowed. Also those requiring a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) will be charged a fee by R.P.Mills (average of $400).

    Noted that 2007 Conference Sessions will be held at Sandy Cove Bible Conference from May 14-18, 2007. Cost remains the same.

    Order of the day having arrived, the President dismissed the sessions. Rev. Rolando Rodriguez offered prayer.

    FRIDAY – MAY 19, 2006 – MORNING SESSION

    Jonathan Malanowski led in a time of worship.
    Thanks were expressed to Jonathan Malanowski as worship leader.

    TRUSTEE BOARD
    The Trustee Board will seek names from the District Superintendents for membership on the Trustee Board.

    Voted to confirm the following officers.
        President – Rev. Reginald H. Thomas
        Secretary Treasurer – Mr. Ross F. Walton, Jr.

    Minutes of the May 18, 2006 session were accepted with corrections.

    WYOMING DISTRICT Cont’d
    The District expressed appreciation to Rev. James Johnson for 35 years of ministry within the District.
    This completes the report.

    SCHUYLKILL DISTRICT Cont’d
    Completed.

    PITTSBURG DISTRICT Cont’d
    Completed.

    WESTERN DISTRICT Cont’d
    Completed.

    EASTERN DISTRICT Cont’d
    Completed.

    Noted the celebration of 25 years of Hispanic Ministry begun by Rev. Loren Anderson in the Cumberland Community Church.

    SOUTHERN DISTRICT Cont’d
    Completed.

    The Conference President’s office will send a letter to President George W. Bush assuring him of our prayers.

    Voted to allow the Executive Council to edit the Friday, May 19 minutes.

    Voted that the 2007 Annual Conference will be held May 14–18, 2007 at Sandy Cove, North East, Maryland.

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

    Voted to ask Rev. Frank and Bonnie Hrabak to serve as host and hostess for the 2007 Annual Conference.

    Thanks were expressed to the Sandy Cove Audio/Visual staff.

    Voted to express our thanks to Rev. David Allen, Rev. Reginald Thomas, Mr. Raymond Baldwin, and Rev. John Stange for their work as the Executive Council.

    Thanks were expressed to the Hatboro Church and Becky Ritts for their support.

    Thanks were expressed for our Conference President. Rev. Kerry R. Ritts.

    STATIONING COMMITTEE
    The final reading of the Stationing Committee was given without comment.

    Voted to adjourn the sessions of the 134th Conference.

    GENERAL CONFERENCE 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;
    Rev. Kerry R. Ritts – President
    Rev. Reginald H. Thomas – Vice President
    Rev. David S. Allen – General Secretary
    Mr. Raymond C. Baldwin – Treasurer
    Rev. John Stange, IV – Recording Secretary
    Rev. Robert Priest – Assistant Recording Secretary.
    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. John Stange IV
    Rev. Robert Priest Jr.
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