Roll Call:

• Pastor James G. Bell
• Associate Pastor Vickie Kintzel
• Class of 2004: Barb Lemmon, Becky Mentzer, Steve Miller, Jay Reece, Cathy Rinehart
• Youth Elder: Jeremy Brewer (excused)
• Class of 2005: Steve Barwick, John Crew, Ginny Nappi (excused), Jerry Parsons (excused), Mons Schrantz
• Class of 2006: Bob Hunt, Dave Seyller, Faith TenHaken, Terry Tosh, E'Lane Tufts
• Clerk Margaret Wolf

Steve Barwick made a motion we excuse Ginny and Jerry. Becky Mentzer seconded the motion. Motion carried.

The official meeting was opened with prayer and devotions by E'Lane Tufts, "Feed My Sheep."

The evening opened with anointing Rev. Vickie Kintzel and prayers for her healing eyes and time of transition in her life.

Pastor's Report is at the end of the minutes.

Associate Pastor's Report: Rev. Vickie Kintzel thanked everyone for the laying on of hands and prayers. She will also be making home communion visits these last six weeks and asked elders interested to please come and help her.

Treasurer's Report: Balance on hand: $81,219.36.
Mons Schrantz made a motion we accept the treasurer's report as received. Steve Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Clerk's Report:

• Approval of "Corrected Minutes" of Stated Meeting May 26, 2004, 7:00 p.m.
  • Congregational Meeting is June 27 for election of 2007 elders.
  • Steve Barwick made a motion we accept the corrected minutes. Barb Lemmon seconded the motion. Motion carried.
• Record of Serving Holy Communion — 1 on June 6, 2004
• Communications — 1, Transfer of Membership: Randy and Sandra Langley to Grace Community Church (PCA), Fletcher, N.C. 28732. Mons Schrantz made a motion we accept the transfer of Randy and Sandy. E'Lane Tufts seconded the motion. Motion carried.
• Marriages — 1, May 22: Christopher Shaw and Sarah Scybert
• Changes in Roll — Less two. Current active membership: 521
• Correspondence: Letter from Ron Hill and Evelyne Thomas on presbytery visit on May 26, 2004.
• Called Congregational Meeting for June 27, 9:35 a.m. for the purpose of electing officers and accepting the "Dissolution of an Associate Relationship with Pastor Vickie Kintzel." Vickie announced her new call to the First Presbyterian Church of Berthoud, Colo. at June 13 worship, 8:30 a.m. Steve Miller made a motion that session agrees to have Vickie's Dissolution of Relationship be added to the June 27 Congregational Meeting, based on her June 13 announcement to the congregation. John Crew seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda:

• Accept minutes of the following committees as posted:
  • Christian Education, May 5;
  • Gifts & Memorials, May 18;
  • Health Ministries, May 18;
  • Mission, May 19;
  • Small Groups, June 2;
  • Children's Ministries, June 2;
  • Christian Ed., June 7;
  • Worship, June 7;
  • Property, June 8;
  • Personnel, June 9;
  • Stewardship, June 9;
  • Outreach, June 14
• Please note bold statements in the June 2 Christian Education minutes: The "We Believe" Curriculum (Presbytery Publishing, Grades Pre-K-5th) was chosen for 2004-2005. The "We Believe" Church Survey curriculum for Junior High and Faith for Life books and Velocity video series for High School students was chosen for 2004-2005.
• Becky Mentzer asked explanation of the new structure of the Worship Committee. Mons explained. See Worship Committee minutes "Attachment" — June 7.

Session Agenda:

Pastor's Report:

• Rev. Bell encouraged all to attend the August 11 (7-8:30 a.m.) Tony Compolo Easter Seal event at the Interstate Center. He has tickets for $25 each.
• Baptism is scheduled July 18.

New Business:

• The report of the Nominating Committee was presented (Ginny Nappi, chair) by Jim Bell. Election, as noted above, will be June 27 at 9:35 a.m. A discussion was held on the appropriate number of members to serve on session. The suggestions ranged from a 9-12 member "executive committee," to the current size of 15, to increasing to 18. This can be discussed again at a later date.
• An "ad hoc" committee is needed to begin to complete forms and mission studies to be presented to the session as step one in replacing the work of Rev. Vickie. Members from session who volunteered to serve on the "ad hoc" committee were Bob Hunt, E'Lane Tufts, Terry Tosh, Mons Schrantz and Margaret Wolf. More will be requested from the congregation at the June 27 meeting. (Note: Amy Tuttle and Bee Diggle were added on June 27, 2004.)
• Rev. Bell excused Rev. Kintzel and then switched hats to representative of the presbytery. He explained the various options for hiring new personnel, time lines and the process. He will also need an elder to go with him to the next presbytery meeting to present the information on Vickie's departure, a formality. She is still officially hired by our church through August 10.
• The session agreed to have a picnic/party for Vickie her last Sunday to preach, August 1. It will take place at 11:00 a.m.. The Congregational Life Committee will coordinate the event.
• Barb Lemmon reported a great youth mission trip to Ft. Worth, Texas.

Jim Bell closed the meeting with prayer.

Next meeting July 28. Devotions: Jay Reece.

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James G. Bell, Moderator

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Margaret Allen Wolf, Clerk