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1969 Conference Journal
MICHIGAN DISTRICT
Journal of Proceedings
Second Annual Conference
of the
Michigan District of
THE WESLEYAN CHURCH
July 29-30, 1969
Hopkins Camp Grounds
Hopkins, Michigan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Budget, Standing Rule No. 22 18 Calendar of Events 4 Directory:
Boards, Committees 6 Church 13 Offices, General and District 8 Officers, District 5 Officers, Auxiliaries 6 Ministers .9
Journal of Proceedings 24 Lay Delegation, 1969 Conference 14 Memoirs 39 Resolutions . 36 Standing Rules 15 Statistical Charts Appendix Sunday School Secretary's Report 35 Superintendent's Report . 32 Treasurer's Report:
Camp and Conference 45 Camp Board of Directors 44 Church Extension 43 District 40 lnsurance 44 Sunday School 43
Wesleyan Women's Missionary. Society Section - 47 Youth Section 59
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DISTRICT CALENDAR
1969-1970
September 22-26 Sunday School Institutes
September 26 Harvest Ingathering, Owosso College
September 26 Alumni Banquet, Owosso College
September 29, 30 Ministerial Convention
October 5 Sunday School Rally Day
October 7 District Board of Administration Meeting
November 1 State Youth Rally, Owosso College
November 30 World Missions Self Denial Offering
December 30, January 1----------Conference on Evangelism, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 13 District Board of Administration Meeting
January 19-21 Pastor's Seminar, Owosso College
January 19-21 Goodman Lecture Series, Owosso College
March March to Sunday School Campaign
March 29 Easter Offering for Church Extension
April 7 District Board of Administratlon Meeting
April 24 Youth in Action Day, Owosso College
May 11-15 Work Week, Hopkins Camp
May 17 Owosso College Day
May 31 Baccalaureate and Commencement, Owosso College
July 6-10 Senior Youth Camp (Ages 12-15)
July 13-17 Junior Youth Camp (Ages 9-11)
July 21 District Board of Administration Meeting
July 20-24 Youth Leadership Training Camp
July 29, 30 Annual Conference
July 31 Women's Missionary Society Convention July 31—August 9 Hopkins Camp Meeting
August 1 Annual Youth Conference
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
DISTRICT BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
District Superintendent Rev. Clyde M. Marshall 904 Fletcher St., Owosso
48867 Hopkins Camp Grounds
Assistant District Superintendent
517 616
723-3517 793-7321
Rev. William H. Osborne Box 155, Burnips 49314 616 896-9660
District Secretary Rev. Carl E. Messer 508 Phelps, Kalamazoo
49001 616 344-3274
District Treasurer Rev. Kenneth P. Boileau 223 Julia, Rockford 49341 616 866-0327
Members at Large Rev. G. Vaughn Drummonds 150 Grand Blvd., Battle
Creek 49015 616 963-0245 Rev. M. L. Goodman 821 S. Washington,
Owosso 48867 517 723-3141 Rev. J. H. Koteskey 728 Pine Ave., Alma 48801 517 463-2520 D. A. Harper 408 Kenwood, N.E.,
Grand Rapids 616 363-0407 Leonard D. Mills 310 Marigold, Portage
49002 616 327-4924 Burdette Shattuck 326 N. Washington,
Owosso 48867 517 723-2855 Lloyd Thompson 408 E. Exchange, Owosso
48867 517 723-1969
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
District Director of Christian Education Rev. L. L. Keesor 2479 W. High St., Jackson
49203 517 784-0042
District Director of Christian Youth Crusaders Rev. Richard N. Workman 15987 Peet Road, Oakley
48649 517 845.6154
District Educational Secretary Rev. Daniel R. Bursch 1020 S. Washington,
Owosso 48867 517 725.5121
District Secretary of Extension and Evangelism Rev. Edwin B. Woirol 410 N. Maple, Ithaca 48847 517 875-3249
District Secretary of Sunday Schools Rev. D. W. Leamon 205 Bradley, Battle Creek
49017 616 964-2350
District Secretary of World Missions Rev. Fred W. Gibbs 765 Kimball St., Sault Ste.
Marie 49783 906 632-6105
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District Director of Young Missionary Workers Band Mrs. Lois Kessler 611 W. 9th St., Traverse
City 49684 616 946-4217
DISTRICT AUXILIARIES
Wesleyan Men Executive Committee President: D. A. Harper, 408 Kenwood, N.E., Grand Rapids 616 363-0407 Secretary: Paul Doehring, Merrill Treasurer: Frank Bowles, Route 1, Charlotte 48813 517
Wesleyan Women's Missionary Society President: Mrs. Gloria Goodrich, 228 Washington,
Muskegon 49441 616
543-4738
722-6364 Vice President: Mrs. Sally Osborne, Box 155, Burnips 49314 616 Secretary: Mrs. Dorothy Downey, 1409 Hall, Eaton Rapids
48827 517
896-9660
663-7781 Treasurer: Mrs. Marie Diller, Box 218, Ellsworth 49729
Wesleyan Youth Officers President: Rev. Dale Kessler, 611 W. 9th St., Traverse City
616 588-2625
49684 616 946-4217 Vice President: Rev. Roy G. Tripp, Box 179, Sterling 48659 Secretary: Rev. Stephen Skinner, 3765 N. Chapin, Merrill
48637 Treasurer: Rev. Gerald Heyd, Rt. 1, Box 163-C, Empire
49630
517
517
616
654-2545
643-5620
275-3479
DISTRICT BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COUNCILS
Conference Action Committee Rev. Clyde M. Marshall, Chairman Rev. J. H. Koteskey Rev. Douglas Knight D. A. Harper Rev. Roy G. Tripp Lloyd Thompson Rev. K. P. Boileau
Building Committee Rev. Clyde M. Marshall, Chairman Leonard D. Mills Rev. K. P. Boilean Burdette Shattuck Rev. Carl E. Messer
Camp Board Rev. Ronald C. Diehl, Chairman Rev. Bernard Churchill (1971)
(1972) Rev. Fred W. Gibbs (1970)
Camp Board of Directors Rev. Carl F. Barrett (1971), Chair- Rev. D. W. Leamon (1972), Treasurer
man Rev. Robert Thompson (1972) Rev. Edwin B. Woirol (1971)
Rev. H. C. Duller (1970)
Board of Christian Education Leonard D. Mills, Chairman Rev. Richard N. Workman Rev. L. L. Keesor Mrs. Lois Kessler Rev. D. W. Leamon Rev. Daniel R. Bursch Rev. Dale Kessler
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BoOrd Of Church Extension and Evangelism Rev. Edwin B. Woirol, Chairman Rev. Evan L. Downey Rev. L. J. Laubaugh, Treasurer
Comity (Merger Study) Committee Rev. Clyde M. Marshall, Chairman Leonard D. Mills Rev. William H. Osborne Burdette Shattuck Rev. Fred W. Gibbs Roy Anderson (Alternate) Rev. L. L. Keesor (Alternate)
District Superintendent's Advisory Committee Rev. William H. Osborne Rev. Kennth P. Boileau Rev. Carl E. Messer
Board of Ministerial Standing Rev. Wiffiam H. Osborne, Chair- Leonard D. Mills (1972)
man Rev. A. C. Doehring (1973) Rev. M. L. Goodman (1973)
Board of Missions and Evangelism Rev. M. L. Goodman, Chairman Mrs. Gloria Goodrich Rev. Edwin B. Woirol Rev. Dale Kessler Rev. Fred W. Gibbs Rev. D. W. Leamon D. A. Harper Mrs. Ivah Schultz
Conference Nominating Committee Rev. Clyde M. Marshall, Chairman Rev. Carl E. Messer Rev. Edwin B. Woirol Rev. Bob C. Nelson Rev. J. H. Koteskey
Paul Doehring Clare Loew Ed Sayers Leonard Schultz
Council of Ordination Rev. Clyde M. Marshall, Chairman Rev. G. Vaughn Drummonds Rev. William H. Osborne Rev. M. L. Goodman Rev. Carl E. Messer Rev. J. H. Koteskey Rev. Kennth P. Boileau
Board of Review Rev. Fred W. Gibbs Rev. Carl F. Barrett Rev. Evan L. Downey Rev. Dale Kessler Rev. G. E. Patterson (Reserve) Rev. H. C. Duller (Reserve)
Roy David Dr. James Green Clare Loew Lewis Heyd (Reserve) James Greenman (Reserve)
Sunday School Committee Rev. D. W. Leamon, Chairman Howard Inman (1972) Rev. Fred W. Gibbs, Treasurer Rev. William Watkins (1971)
(1970) 765 Kimball St., Sank Ste. Marie 49783
Board of Trustees Burdette Shattuck (1972) Rev. Carl E. Messer (1971) Rev. G. Vaughn Drummonds (1970)
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Rev. J. H. Koteskey (1971) Rev. Bertha Kienbaum (1970)
APPOINTED DISTRICT COMMITTEES AND APPOINTEES
Baptismal Service Committee
Rev. William Watkins, Chairman Rev. Leonard Strait Rev. Estle Engle Rev. Oliver McCoy Rev. G. E. Petterson
Church Extension Loan Fund Committee
Rev. Clyde M. Marshall, Chairman Leonard Schultz Rev. Kennth P. Boileau, Treasurer Edwin Petter Rev. Edwin B. Woirol
Editor, The Michigan Wesleyan
Mrs. Marya Barrett, 825 Patterson Road, Midland 48640 Ph. 517 631-4975
Insurance Committee
Rev. Bob C. Nelson, Chairman, Treasurer, 240 West 10th St., Holland 49423
Richard Grosteffon
Paul Doehring
Journal Editing Committee
Rev. Carl E. Messer, Chairman Mrs. Dorothy Downey Rev. L. J. Laubaugh
Memoirs Committee
Rev. Ida L. Christiansen, Chairman Mrs. Marie Diller Mrs. Ruth Keesor
Ministerial Convention Committee
Rev. W. F. Kinnan, Chairman Rev. M. V. Goodrich Rev. Leonard Strait
Rev. Donald Lichty Rev. Lawrence Orcena
Reception Committee
Rev. Dale Brugger, Chairman Rev. Robert Thompson Rev. Norman Kessler Rev. Jack Cladding Rev. Stephen Skinner
Statistician
Rev. D. W. Leamon, 205 Bradley, Battle Creek 49017
GENERAL AND DISTRICT OFFICES
General Headquarters: The Wesleyan Church, Box 2000 Marion, Indiana 46952
General Superintendent: Dr. J. D. Abbott (Above Address)
616
317
964-2350
674-3301
Owosso College: 1020 S. Washington, Owosso 48867 517 725-5121 District Camp: Hopkins Camp Ground, Hopkins 616 793-7321
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MINSTERIAL DIRECTORY
I. Elders
A. STATIONED ELDERS
1. District Service Marshall, Clyde M., District Superintendent 904 Fletcher St., Owosso 48867 517 723-3517
2. Pastoral Service (a)
Barrett, C. F. 825 Patterson Rd., Midland 48640 517 631-4975 Boileau, Kenneth P. 223 Julia, Rockford 49341 616 866-0327 Brugger, Dale 303 5. Crowley, Scottville 49454 616 757-9983 Christiansen, Ida L. Box 65, Honor 49640 616 325.2141 Churchill, Bernard Rt. 1, Box 201 C, Prudenville 517 366-5316
48651 Diehi, Rona. d G. 1426 Sweet, N.E. Grand Rapids 616 459-2093
49505 Church 616 363-1675 Duller, Herbert C. Box 218, Ellsworth 49729 616 588-2625 Downey, E. L. 1409 Hall, Eaton Rapids 48827 517 663-7781
Church 517 663.3154 Drummonds, G. Vaughn 150 Grand Blvd., Battle Creek 616 963-0245
49015 Church 616 962-5677 Gibbs, Fred W. 765 Kimball, Sault Ste. Marie 906 632-6105
49783 Goodman, M. L. 821 5. Washington, Owosso 48867 517 723-3141
Church 517 725-5020 Goodrich, M. V. 228 Washington, Muskegon 49441 616 722-6364 Horn, Dwight M. 2866 West St., S.W., Wyoming 616 538.3086
49509 Keesor, Lawrence L. 2479 W. High St., Jackson 49203 517 784-0042
Church 517 782-4907 Kessler, Dale 611 W. 9th St., Traverse City 616 946-4217
49684 Kinnan, William F. 1331 Boynton, Lansing 48917 517 482-4445 Knight, Douglas 531 Corning, Franklort 49635 616 357-2981 Koteskey, J. H. 728 Pine Ave., Alma 48801 517 463-2520 Laubaugh, Lloyd J. Box 77,Bellaire49615 616 533-8844 Leamon, D. W. 205 Bradley, Battle Creek 49017 616 964.2350 Lichty, Donald G. 1306 S. Hanover, Hastings 49058 616 945-9429 McCoy, Oliver 810 Handy, Newberry 49868 906 107 Messer, Carl E. 508 Phelps Ave., Kalamazoo 49001 616 344-3274
Church 616 382.0468 Miller, Virgil 16 S. Beckman, Battle Creek 517 965-6772
49015 Nelson, Bob C. 240 W. 10th St., Holland 49423 616 396-2498 Orcena, Lawrence 707 N. Coleman St., Coleman 517 465-5711
48618 Osborne, Wiffiam H. Box 155, Burnips 49314 616 896-9660 Pence, Don 4075 Dell Road, Lansing 48910 517 882-3820 Petterson, Glenn E. 629 Chestnut, Breckenridge 48615 517 842-3849 Tabler, David 43 N. Mill lyon Rd., Muskegon
49449 Watkins, William 208 S. F St., Cheboygan 49721 616 627-2226 Woirol, Edwin B. 410 N. Maple St., Ithaca 48847 517 875-3249 Workman, R. N. 15987 Peet Rd., Oakley 48649 517 845.6154
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Coffey, John Doehring, A. C Elliott, Paul F.
a. 3. Evangelistic Service
GENERAL EVANGELISTS Box 36, Owosso 48867 Route 2, Dorr 49323 658 W. Freeman. Frankfort,
Indiana 46041
616 896-9406 616 896-9038
Bassett, Roger
Bickert, Robert Campau, James
Case, Orpha King, Ronald E.
Traugh, Hubert Wood, Donald G.
4. Denominational Service c. MISSIONARIES
6129 SW 34th St., W. Hollywood, Florida 33023
Box 2848, Manila, Philippines Box 2145, Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas, American Virgin Islands 00801
Box 179, Choma, Zambia, Afrida P.O. Box 138, Bridgetown,
Barbados, West Indies 808 S. Park, Owosso 48867 701 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, Ohio 43130
517 723-6993
d. EDUCATION 1020 S. Washington, Owosso
48867 1020 S. Washington, Owosso
48867 1020 5. Washington, Owosso
48867
1020 S. Washington, Owosso 48867
1020 S. Washington, Owosso 48867
850 Broadway, Owosso 48867 Fillmore, New York Fillmore, New York 632 Grand, Owosso 48867
Adams, C. J.
Bursch, Daniel R.
Bursch, Madge
Daughenbaugh, Robert P
Jackson, Wilma Jean
Kienbaum, Bertha Thomas, Dr. C. W. Thomas, Catherine VanSickle, Clifford
517 725-5121
517 725.5121
517 725-5121
517 725-5121
517 725-5121
517 725-5260
517 725-7605
e. CHAPLAINCY Warren, Major Donald 2479 W. High St., Jackson 49 00
B. SUPERANNUATED ELDERS 341 Emmett St., Battle Creek
49014 RFD 3, Cortland, New York 246 Gute, Owosso 48867 246 Gute, Owosso 48867 603 5. Main, Nashville 707 E. Mt. Hope, Apt. 8, Lansing
48910 707 E. Mt. Hope, Apt. 8, Lansing
48910 235 E. Blair, Hastings 49058
Brillhart, J. C.
Carroll, Mrs. Ethel W. Fast, T. M. Fast, Mrs. T. M. Joppie, M. M. Keith, C. G.
Keith, Mrs. C. C.
Manker, Lila
616 963.5124
616 653-6956 517 372-8586
517 372-8586
616 945-5290
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Mills, Dr. H. T. 833 S. Washington, Owosso 48867 Polmonteer, I. N. Fayette 49830
517 725-2940
Ritenburg, E. G. Route 2, Harrison 48625
D. UNSTATIONED ELDERS L Active Service Outside Wesleyan Church
Carl, Elwood E. Brookfield Village Subdivision Highway 41 5., Marquette
517
906
539-5497
249-3138 Finney, Alton Mesick 49668 Newby, John Spring Arbor Ranson, A. J. Bangor Rogers, Howard 1405 N. Main St., Nappanee, md.
46550 Smith, Margreet Route 1, Hope 48628 Tromble, W. W. Box 421, Spring Arbor
616 885-1138
Wynn, Richard 531 Wood Road, Battle Creek Moore, William D.
2. Elders Not Available For Appointment Dean, Stanley Breckenridge
3. Elders Who Are Not Otherwise Listed
616 965-9021
Bruff, Leon 501 Keyte, Owosso 48867 517 725-2996 Cliff, John Route 3, Owosso 48867 517 723-4172 Dean, Clifford 311 Maple, LeRoy 49655 616 768-4894 Dean, Donna 311 Maple, LeRoy 49655 616 768-4894 Dean, Marcella 850 Broadway, Owosso 48867 Johnson, Carroll R. 300 W. Ridge St., Owosso 48867
517 725-5260
Jordan, Dr. John E. 166 Lexington, East Lansing 517 351-4587 Klein, Ernest W. 3650 Hazelwood S.W.,
Wyoming 49509 616 534-5571
Marquardt, G. L. 2115 Coolidge, Lansing 48906 517 482-3996 Mayo, Clara 1030 E. Main, Owosso 48867 517 725.5301 Sandberg, Jess R. 321 E. Stewart St., Owosso 48867 517 725-5933 Thomas, Dr. Walter L. 1471 Knapp, N.E., Grand Rapids
49505
II. Licensed Ministers A. PASTORS
Year
616 361-6715
Engle, Estle (4) Route 1, Luther 49656 616 797-5124 Gladding, Jack (1) 310 Birch, Munising 49862 906 387.2561 Heyd, Gerald (4) Route 1, Empire 49630 616 275-3479 Kessler, Norman (1) 15872 Mercury Drive,
Grand Haven Shook, Elvis Crystal
616 842-1060
Skinner, Stephen (4) 3765 N. Chapin, Merrill 48637 517 643-5620 Strait, Leonard (3) 1936 W. Jolly Road Lansing
48910 Thompson, Robert (3) 1006 Green Creek Road,
North Muskegon 49445
517
616
882-2312
744-2566 Tripp, Roy G. (2) Box 179, Sterling 48659 517 654-2545
B. OTHER Donaldson, Marion (1) Long, Lois (3) Sayers, James (1)
APPOINTMENTS—Missionary Box 150, Choma, Zambia, Africa Box 8, Zimba, Zambia, Africa Box 693, Georgetown, Guyana
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C. LICENSED MINISTERIAL STTJDENTS Wilmore, Kentucky 3525 S. Dearing Road, 517 789-7397
Spring Arbor 49283 1020 S. Washington, Owosso 48867 320 Birchwood Drive, Lebanon, md. 320 Birchwood Drive, Lebanon md. 3207 Sunfield, Kalamazoo 49004 616 343-1931 1020 5. Washington, Owosso 48867
(2) 630 Grand Ave., Owosso 48867 (3) Route 4, Simpson Road, Owosso
48867 D. LICENSED MINISTERS NOT OTHERWISE LISTED
Braun, Leo R. (4) 3074 E. Hts., Ravenna Road Muskegon 49444 616 773-0663
Burkholder, John C. (4) 124 Willowbrook S.E., Grand Rapids 49508 616 532-2139
Carnahan, Earl S. (2) 1210 Santo, Traverse City 49684 616 946-9276 Knauss, Forest (2) Breckenridge 48615 517-842-3028 Nielsen, Roger (L4) 18690 N. Shore Rd., Spring Lake
IV. Deaconesses A. COMMISSIONED DEACONESSES
Bassett, Helen
Bickert, Karolyn
6129 SW 34th St., West Hollywood, Fla.
Box 2848, Manila, Philippines Cooper, Nettie Owosso 48867 517 725-1600 Duller, Marie Box 218, Ellsworth 49729 616 588-2625 Downey, Dorothy 1409 Hall, Eaton Rapids 48827 517 663-7781 Janofski, Aleta Box 6, Buckley 616 269-3240 Keesor, Ruth 2479 High St., Jackson 49203 517 784-0042 King, Ruth P.O. Box 138, Bridgetown,
Barbados, West Indies Newby, Mrs. John Spring Arbor Penny, Clarissa Route 1, Coleman 48618 517 465-5425 Petterson, Esther 637 Chestnut, Breckenridge 48615 517 842-3849 Ritenburg, Frances Route 2, Harrison 48625 517 539-5497 Rogers, Ethel 1405 N. Main St., Nappanee, Ind.
46550 Schultz, Ivah 8025 Lakeshore Blvd., Route 6,
Jackson 49201 517 536-4387 Warren, Elizabeth 6890 49th Ave., North,
St. Petersburg, FIa. 33709 544-4725 V. Other Workers
A. COMMISSIONED SPECIAL WORKERS Brecheisen, Augusta
(Ord.) 725 Grand Ave., Owosso 48867 517 723-5581 Brecheisen, Loren (Ord.) 725 Grand Ave., Owosso 48867 517 723.5581 Davis, Paul (Ord.) 2579 Kreber, Columbus, Ohio 614 274-8180 Davis, Ruby 2579 Kreber, Columbus, Ohio 614 274-8180 Neff, Lawrence (Ord.) 625 N. Water, Owosso 48867 517 723-2210 Neff, Patricia 625 N. Water, Owosso 48867 517 723-2210
C. LICENSED SPECIAL WORKERS Tressler, Westerly (L4) 509 Milwaukee, Owosso 48867
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Cheyne, David Coffey, Russell
Cole, Gary Emery, Paul Emery, Steven Molby, William T. Myers, Harold Van Donkelaar,
Roger P. Yates, Alvin
(4) (2)
(4) (3) (3) (1) (3)
CHURCH DIRECTORY
CHURCH
Alma Almira Ashley Battle Creek Firs t 616 962-5677 G. V. Drunimonds
ADDRESS
504 Pine St.
PHONE
517 463-2520 616 275-3479
PASTOR
J. H. Koteskey G. L. Heyd
'\Battle Creek Witmer Mem_
Bellaire Brady Center
Breckenridge Burnips Cheboygan Coleman Crystal Eaton Rapids Edgetts Ellsworth Frankfort Grand Haven Grand Rapids
Berkley Hills Hastings Holland Houghton Lake Ithaca Jackson,
Cascades Kalamazoo,
Riverview Dr. Lansing
Emmanuel Lansing Trinity Merrill Midland Trinity Munising Muskegon First Muskegon
Memorial Dr. Newberry Owosso Rockford Sault Ste. Marie Scottville Sterling Traverse City College Terrace
Wyoming
D. W. Leamon L. J. Laubaugh R. N. Workman
G. E. Petterson W. H. Osborne W. Watkins Lawrence Orcena Elvis Shook E. L. Downey Estle Engle H. C. Diller D. J. Knight Norman Kessler
R. G. Diehi D. G. Lichty Bob C. Nelson Bernard Churchill E. B. Woirol
L. L. Keesor C. E. Messer
Leonard Strait W. F. Kinnan Stephen Skinner C. F. Barrett J. R. Gladding M. V. Goodrich
Robert Thompson Oliver McCoy M. L. Goodman K. P. Boileau Fred W. Gibbs Dale Brugger Roy Tripp
Dale Kessler D. M. Horn
799 Capital Ave., S.W
195 Bradley 616 964-2350 110 Cayuga St. 15987 Peet Rd.,
Oakley 517 845-6154 Chestnut St.
208 South F 110 Webster
1401 S. Main 517 663-3154 616 797-5124
Baldwin and Corning
1666 Ball Ave., N.E. 616 363-1675 1302 S. Hanover 616 945-9429 711 Butternut Dr. M55 at Stanley Ave. 714 N. Pine River
1404 Rowan 517 782-4907 615 N. Riverview Dr.
Parchment 616 382-0468
1936 W. Jolly Rd. 3200 W. Willow 517 487-3336 N. Chapin Road 819 Patterson Rd. 517 631-4975 312 E. Onota 906 387-2561 62 Irwin 616 722-3843
3360 Memorial Drive 115 E. Ave. C 709 S. Washington 517 725-5020 251 Northland Dr. 703 Easterday Ave. N. Main at James 616 757-3411 School Street
Carver Street 616 946-8496 2040 36th St. 616 534-0303
UNORGANIZED CHURCHES Honor Ida Christiansen
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1969 CONFERENCE LAY DELEGATION
Alma Mrs. Bethel Stimson Mrs.. P. H. Emlinger
Almira Mr. Harold Middleton
Battle Creek I Grace Crandell Ethyl Marshall Julia Hoover Eva McConnell
Battle Creek - Witmer Memorial Mrs. Agnes Barve
BeHa ire William Held
Brady Center Ed Cooper
Breckenridge Katie Adamcak
Burnips John Rynbrandt, Sr. Lily Twining Alice Miller Esther B rower Milo Beyer
Cheboygan Mrs. Minnie Darling
Coleman Mrs. Wallace Reese
Eaton Rapids Doris Wonser Donna Gilkerson
Edgetts Mrs. Rose Heyd
Grand Haven Fay Ewers
Grand Rapids Berkley Hills
Harold Clarke Cecil Cole Pat Myers Jackie Schmidt
Hastings Elizabeth Lancaster Phyllis Munn Pearl Woods
Holland Mrs. VanDonkelaar
Houghton Lake Mrs. Ruth Anderson
Ithaca Carl Stone Mrs. Carl Stone
Jackson, Cascades Ivah Schultz Bill Lather Shirley Lather
Kalamazoo, Riverview Drive
Leonard Mills Clara Hamilton
Lansing Emmanuel Mrs. Betty
Christopher
Lansing Trinity Paul Pence Harold Albertson Mildred Marquardt Helen Albertson
-Midland Trinity Mrs. Olivene Carrier
Munising Bonna Gladding
Muskegon Central United
Mrs. Ethel Russell
Muskegon Memorial Drive
Mrs. Robert Ash
Newberry Mrs. Oliver McCoy
Owoss o Margie Bellen Roy Bellen Doreen Brown Loren Hartman Charles Kincaid Betty Kinstier Vesta Kraatz Clara Mayo Ed Parman Sharon Parman Josephine Phipps Ted Turner Mrs. Ted Turner
Rockford Dora Willett Claire Allen
Sault Ste. Marie Gloria Cottle
Scottville Sue Morell
Sterling Leo Carver
Traverse City Mrs. Pat Slagal
Ellsworth Edwin Petter
Merrill Wyoming Jean Doehring Mrs. John Burkholder
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STANDING RULES
Annual Conference
No. 1—CONFERENCE YEAR The district fiscal year shall be: July 1 to June 30.
No. 2—DATE OF CONFERENCE AND CAMP MEETING The place of the annual session of the district conference shall be deter-
mined by the District Board of Administration. Camp meeting shall start Friday preceding the first full week in August.
No. 3—CONFERENCE SESSIONS The first ten rows and the platform area of the tabernacle shall consti-
tute the conference bar. The hours of conference sittings shall be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
No. 4—ORDINATION SERVICE The order of business on the first night of conference shall be the ordi-
nation service, with a thirty-minute intermission before the opening of business.
The companion of each candidate shall be given an honorary seat with him (or her) during the ordination service.
The elders on the district board of administration shall constitute the council of ordination.
No. 5—RESOLUTIONS The District Conference Action Committee and all other committees
appointed by the conference for the purpose of presenting resolutions to the annual conference shall meet at the call of the district superintendent to prepare resolutions for the next conference.
All proposed resolutions shall be in the hands of the respective commit-tees by May 15. Any resolution received after this date shall be considered only at the discretion of the committees. All resolutions shall be typewrit-ten and signed.
The committees shall mail copies of the resolutions to the pastors and delegates at least ten days before the opening of the district conference.
The secretaries of the committees shall provide the conference chair-man, district superintendent, and conference secretary with copies of the resolutions before reading them to the conference.
BOARDS, DISTRICT
No. 6—DISTRICT BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION The District Board of Administration shall consist of eleven members,
including four laymen.
No. 7—DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION The District Board of Christian Education shall consist only of the dis-
trict director of Christian education, the district secretary of Sunday schools, the district president of Wesleyan Youth, the district director of Christian Youth Crusaders, the district director of the Young Missionary Workers Band, and the district educational secretary.
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No. 8—DISTRICT BOARD OF MINISTERIAL STANDING The District Board of Ministerial Standing shall consi8t of the assistant
district superintendent as chairman and five members, including one lay-man.
No. 9—DISTRICT BOARD OF MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM The number of members at large on the District Board of Missions and
Evangelism shall be two, one elder and one layman. (See Par. 552 of The Discipline for ex-officio members.)
No. 10—DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES The District Board of Trustees shall consist of three members. One mem-
ber shall be elected annually for a three-year term from nominations pre. sented by the district conference nominating committee. Those elected shall serve only as long as they are members of the district board of ad-ministration.
DISTRICT COMMITTEES, DIRECTORS
No. 11—DISTRICT CONFERENCE ACTION COMMITTEE The District Board of Administration shall determine the size of the
District Conference Action Committee and shall elect the members thereof.
No. 12—DISTRICT BUILDING COMMITTEE The District Board of Administration shall determine the size of the
District Building Committee and elect its members from the membership of the District Board of Administration.
No. 13—DISTRICT CONFERENCE NOMINATING COMMITTEE The District Conference Nominating Committee shall consist of nine
members, including the district superintendent, four elders, and four laymen.
In addition to the nominations called for by The Discipline or conference, the committee shall also make nominations for their replacements.
No. 14—DISTRICT STATISTICAL COMMITTEE The District Statistical Committee shall be appointed by the District
Board of Administration.
No. 15—DISTRICT COMMITTEES, OTHER The District Board of Administration shall appoint the members of the
fo11owing committees: Baptismal Service, Church Extension, Church Ex-tension Loan Fund, Editing, Insurance, Memoirs, Ministerial Conven-tion, and Reception.
No. 16—DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING The duties of the District Director of Leadership Training (Par. 590,
The Discipline) shall be delegated to the District Director of Christian Education.
CAMP
No. 17—CAMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Camp Board of Directors shall consist of five men elected by the
district conference. Two members shall be elected annually for three-year terms, one to be elected from nominations presented by the District Con-ference Nominating Committee and one to be elected from nominations
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presented by the youth council. The chairman of this board shall be ap- pointed by the District Board of Administration.
The Board of Directors shall elect one of their number to be treasurer for all specified camp development funds.
The duties of the board shall be as follows: 1. Design a progressive and orderly program for the development of
Hopkins Camp. These plans shall be in accordance with the master plan accepted by the 1961 annual conference.
2. Report to the district conference annually through the board chair-man the progress of the development program.
3. Submit annually to the district conference a specified development project for the current year.
4. Present to the conference plans for financing the development pro-gram.
5. The chairman shall present the board's plans and recommendations in the form of resolutions to the conference at the time of the annual report.
6. The board shall be in charge of the renting of the camp ground. 7. The board shall be responsible for directing work week.
No. 18—CAMP BOARD The Camp Board shall consist of three members elected by the district
conference. One member shall be elected annually for a three-year term from nominations presented by the District Conference Nominating Com-mittee. One of the elected members shall be appointed chairman by the District Board of Administration.
The board shall organize and supervise all activities necessary for the functioning of the district camp and conference. This is to include:
1. Securing all manual workers. 2. Supervising grounds and buildings during camp and conference. 3. Advertising and promoting the annual camp meeting. 4. Making necessary purchases of camp supplies.
No. 19—CAMP MEETNG SUNDAY SCHOOL SESSIONS On the two Sundays during camp meeting there shall be a Sunday school
session from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. The session shall be arranged and supervised by the Sunday school committee.
No. 20—MINISTERS' EXPENSES Recognized actively engaged ministers of The Wesleyan Church shall
pay a registration fee of $10 for conference and camp. Their wives and their children, eleven years old and under, and all district retired ministers shall he entertained free. The registration fee shall cover the cost of dorxni-tory privileges, meals, and trailer court and tent facilities. Ministers who do not pay the registration fee shall be charged full current rates for their room, board, and trailer and tent facilities. Ministers accepting an assign-ment of work for camp and conference from the camp board are to be ex-empted from the registration fee.
Delegated general church representatives, camp evangelists, singers and other special camp or convention speakers shall be entertained free for the duration of their engagement.
Lay members of the district board of administration shall be given the same cnsideration as ministers on camp expenses.
No. 21—WORK WEEK The third week of May shall be designated as camp work week.
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Each church shall be responsible for five days workper year to the confer-ence, or $50 is to be paid to the district treasurer by the first of May that help may be hired. The camp board is authorized to hire help to com-plete any work that is not completed during work week.
FINANCE
No. 22—CHURCH BUDGET Each church shall remit for general and district budgets the equivalent
of 11.5% of the total receipts of the church and all of its departments for the previous fiscal year (excluding building cost, building debt retirement, interest, and major improvements).
The equivalent of 4.5% of the total receipts shall be for the United Stewardship Fund, 2.2% shall be for the Educational Institutions Fund, and 4.8% shall be for the District Budget.
The District Budget shall be divided as follows: Administrative Fund 24%, Church Extension 26%, Camp Maintenance 17.4%, Camp andCon-ference Fund 4.3%, Ministerial Relief 6.7%, Youth Department 4.3%, Sunday School Department 4.3%, Owosso College 8.7%, and International Conference Fund 4.3%.
Each church shall pay its budget monthly from the local church treasury.
No. 23—ADMINISTRATIVE FUND The local church treasurer shall send to the district treasurer along wih
the monthly budget the equivalent of 10 per cent of the pastor's salary for the Administrative Fund. The pastor shall have the responsibility of seeing that this is done.
No. 24—CONTINGENCY FUND Five per cent of all district budget receipts, excluding the Owosso Col-
lege Fund and the International Conference Fund, shall be credited to the district Contingency Fund. This fund shall be used for emergency loans to any district department.
No. 25—DISTRICT AND GENERAL FUNDS All monies raised in the local church for district and general church work
shall be sent to the district treasurer, who shall forward the general church funds to the general church treasurer.
To be included in the treasurer's annual report to the conference, funds must be received by him no later than July 10.
District treasurer: Rev. K. P. Boileau, 223 Julia, Rockford 49341.
No. 26—AUDITOR All treasurers' books of the district shall be audited annually by (a)
recognized public accountants. The auditors' reports shall be available to the annual conference.
No. 27—SALARIES The district superintendent's salary shall be $7,900 per year, the equiv-
alent of his social security, full pension plan, family hospital insurance, and eight cents a mile traveling expenses.
The annual salaries of other district officials shall be as follows: treasurer, $600; secretary $400; statistician, $100; insurance secretary, $100; Sunday school secretary, $100; Sunday school treasurer, $50; Camp Board of Di-rectors treasurer, $50; Church Extension treasurer, $50; and missionary treasurer, $50. Each department shall be responsible for payment of their respective salaries.
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All district officials shall receive eight cents per mile for miles traveled in the interest of the district, except for transportation to and from any meeting (business or otherwise) when said transportation serves the pur-pose of attendance at the annual conference, camp meeting, work week, the annual ministerial convention, and the annual pastor's seminar
Secretarial or clerical help shall be provided for the district superin-tendent's office. The District Board of Administration's permission must be granted for other district secretarial work.
Prior to an annual adjustment of salaries and mileage for the various district departments the salaries and mileage (with the exception of those of the youth department) shall be reviewed by the District Conference Ac-thin Committee and approved by the district conference. The salary and expenses of the district superintendent shall be reviewed by the District Board of Administration and recommendations made to the District Con-ferénce Action Committee for approval by the district conference.
No. 28—MINISTERIAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION All actively engaged pastors, evangelists, and ministers of the district,
and their wives, shall be enrolled in the Ministerial Benefit Association. The cost of membership and calls shall be paid from the treasuries of the departments that employ them.
Each local church shall enroll its pastor and wife in the Association and pay the expenses of their membership and each call.
All general full-time evangelists and their wives receiving their principal support from their meetings shall be enrolled in the Association. The cost of membership and each call shall be paid by the church of which they are members.
Membership expense for the district superintendent and his wife shall be paid from the Administrative Fund.
Membership expense for ministers, and their wives, employed at Owosso College shall be paid from the Owosso College treasury.
Membership expense for home missionary pastors shall be paid from the Church Extension Fund.
Membership expense for retired elderly ministers and their wives shall be paid from the Ministerial Relief Fund.
OWOSSO COLLEGE
No. 29—OWOSSO COLLEGE DAY The Sunday following Mother's Day shall be designated Owosso College
Day. On this day the college shall be represented and an offering shall be taken for the college with a goal of $3 per member.
MINISTERIAL CONVENTION
No. 30—FALL MINISTERIAL CONVENTION An annual ministerial convention shall be held sometime in the early
part of the conference year, the date to be set by the District Board of Ad-mistration. The convention shall be held in one of the local churches. The district superintendent shall appoint a committee of five persons to pre-pare the convention program.
PASTORS
No. 31—APPOINTMENT OF PASTORS The District Board of Administration shall have the authority to ap-
point a pastor to any church not yet supplied at the time of the annual conference (The Discipline, par. 473:27b).
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No. 32—PASTORS AT CAMP MEETING Inamuch as the pastors are expected to support and attend the annual
camp meeting, each church shall provide the equivalent of the pastor's offering or salary for the two Sundays of the camp and the pastor shall be privileged to attend the entire camp meeting.
No. 33—CAR ALLOWANCE The Conference recommends that each church provide a car allowance
for its pastor. No. 34—HOSPITALIZATION PLAN
The churches shall enroll their pastors and families in the group hos-pitalization plan that is in effect in the Michigan District.
Failure to pay premiums for a period of two months shall cancel insur- ance coverage. A letter shall be sent to the pastor before the insurance expires.
No. 35—MOVING DATE The minister's term of office as pastor shall continue until and including
the last Sunday in the fiscal year.
No. 36—RECALL OF PASTORS The second week of May shall be designated as the time for the churches
of the district to vote on the recall of the pastor.
No. 37—SEMINAR EXPENSE To make it possible for the pastors to attend the annual pastors' semi-
nar, the Conference recommends that each church pay its pastor's seminar registration fee and mileage allowance.
Prior to the seminar the district superintendent shall send a copy of this resolution with a letter of reminder to all local church secretaries.
No. 38—UTILITIES The local church shall provide good, modern heating and cooking facili-
ties for the parsonage, the type to be suitable to the locality where the parsonage is situated. All churches are to provide the utilities for the par-sonages. The district shall provide the same for the district parsonage.
No. 39—VACATIONS Vacations with pay for all district pastors shall range from a minimum
of two weeks to a maximum of four weeks. The length of vacations shall be based on the years of service in the ministry of The Wesleyan Church as follows:
Full-time service—a minimum of two weeks. Fifteen years of service—three weeks. Twenty years, or more, of service—four weeks.
REPORTS
No. 40—ANNUAL REPORTS Complete annual reports must be reviewed by the local church boards
and forwarded directly to the district statistician, Rev. D. W. Leamon, 205 Bradley, Battle Creek 49017, by July 15. All reports received after July 15 shall be omitted from the statistician's report.
No. 41—ANNUAL SERVICE REPORTS The written "Pastor's Annual Service Report," "Minister's Annual
Service Report," and "Lay Worker's Annual Service Report" shall be ac-
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cepted in lieu of an oral report at conference (The Discipline, par. 537:9; 541).
No. 42—REPORTING OF PASTORAL CALLS In order to have a uniform system of reporting pastoral calls the follow-
ing guide shall be used: a. Each visit to a home shall constitute a pastoral call. b. A call shall be recorded for each person ministered to in an institu-
tion. c. The pastor shall determine whether the call shall be recorded as a
member or non-member.
No. 43—REPORTING SEEKERS The number of seekers during a revival shall be included in the report
of the pastor of the church, as well as in the report of the evangelist.
No. 44—MONTHLY REPORTS The average attendance of the Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and
prayer meeting services shall be reported monthly. Report forms will be supplied by the district. Reports shall be submit-
ted on the first day of each month as directed by the District Board of Administration.
A monthly compilation of the reports shall be sent to the churches.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
No. 45—DISTRICT EXPENSE To provide finances for District Sunday school work, each Sunday school
shall send annually to the District Sunday school treasurer the amount shown for its category.
Average Amount 49 and under $ 8.00 50 to 74 10.00 75 to 99 15.00 100 to 149 24.00 150 to 199 30.00 200 to 299 40.00 300 and over 50.00
Send money to Rev. Fred W. Gibbs, 765 Kimball, Sault Ste. Marie 49783.
No. 46—SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE WEEK The third full week of September shall be known as Sunday School Insti-
tute Week. No. 47—SUNDAY SCHOOL COUNT
Each Sunday school shall cease counting the attendance at the end of the first one-half of the Sunday school session.
SUPERINTENDENT
No. 48—MEETINGS WITH LOCAL BOARDS The district superintendent shall meet with each local board at least
once annually to discuss specifically the importance of the United Stew-ardship Fund and the district budget.
He shall also discuss with the board the needs of the pastor relative to salary and the provisions specified in the manual and conference journal
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concerning parsonage, utilities, hospitalization insurance, pension plan and car allowance.
This meeting shall be arranged only with the knowledge and full con-currence of the pastor.
No. 49—RETIRING SUPERINTENDENT Whenever there shall be elected another superintendent, the conference
shall take steps to fill the pastorate left vacant by recommending the re-tiring superintendent to the church as a pastor. The District Board of Administration may also recommend him to the field of evangelism.
No. 50—REVIVALS The superintendent shall be allowed to hold two two-Sunday meetings
per year, either on or off the district, other than his regular work.
No. 51—VACATIONS The district superintendent shall be granted a vacation period of 30
days with pay per conference year.
YOUTH
No. 52—EXECUTIVE MEETINGS The district Youth Executive Council shall hold quarterly meetings.
No. 53—CONVENTION PROGRAM The youth convention shall consist of four services: a Friday evening
evangelistic service, Saturday morning business session, Saturday afternoon service, and a rally Saturday evening.
No. 54—CAMP YOUTH PROGRAM A youth program under the direction of the youth council shall be cor-
related with the regular camp session, consisting of a youth service each week-day morning, and a recreational period each afternoon.
No. 55—TERMS OF SERVICE Incumbents of the district youth council, though not re-elected, shall
serve until the close of camp.
No. 56—NOMINATIONS OF ZONE OFFICERS The zone officers and zone pastors shall present nominations for the of-
fices of zone secretary and zone treasurer.
No. 57—JOINT COUNCIL MEETINGS There shall be two combined meetings of the District Board of Admin-
istration and the youth council each year. The first meeting shall be in the first six months of the church fiscal year and the second meeting shall be in the second six months of the church year. These meetings shall be called expressly for the purpose of joint business.
No. 58—YOUTH PROGRAM FOR DISTRICT CAMP The youth program for the district camp, as printed in the 1963 Jour-
nal, Rule No. 48, is printed in the youth section.
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OTHER
No. 59—ASSOCIATE CHURCHES Upon a temporary working agreement being effected between the Mich-
igan District and an independent group, that group shall be considered as an eassociate church." All assets and properties shall be legally transferred to the Wesleyan Church before final acceptance of the group by the con-ference.
No. 60—CALENDAR A calendar showing the dates of district activities shall be drafted by
the District Board of Administration each year.
No. 61—CHURCH EXTENSION Standing Rules in regard to Church Extension policy, Church Extension
Fellowship, and Church Extension Loan Fund (Rules 15, 16, and 17 of the 1963 Journal) are included in the 1966 District Handbook.
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
Annual Conference July 29 and 30, 1969
FIRST SITTING
The second annual conference of the Michigan District of the Wes- leyan Church (69th for the Michigan District) convened at 9 a.m., July 29, 1969, at the district camp grounds, Hopkins, Michigan.
The district superintendent, Rev. C. M. Marshall, opened the con-ference.
Rev. G. V. Drummonds led in the singing of "Blessed Be The Name." Prayer was offered by Rev. M. L. Goodman, pastor of Owosso Wes-
Ieyan Church. Rev. C. M. Marshall then presented Dr. J. D. Abbott, general superin-
tendent, as the presiding officer. Dr. Abbott read from Col. 3:12-17, stress-ing that Christians are to clothe themselves with certain fine garments: compassion, graciousness, gentleness, forbearance, forgiveness and charity. He stressed that the greatest need of Christians is to know how to live a Christian life.
Rev. C. E. Messer, district secretary, called the conference roll of pastors and delegates, after which the conference bar was set.
The secretary presented a recommendation from the District Board of Administration that the following ministers be accepted into the confer-ence by letters of transfer:
Stephen Skinner, licensed minister from the Indiana District. Richard Wynn, elder from the East Michigan District. Robert P. Daughenbaugh, elder from the Indiana District. Robert Bickert, elder, and Carolyn Bickert, commissioned deaconess. Virgil Miller, elder from the Western Ohio District.
These brethren were then introduced to the conference and to Dr. Abbott. At the same time, the following new pastors in the district were introduced: Rev. Robert Thompson, Rev. Jack Gladding, Rev. Gerald Heyd and Rev. Oliver McCoy.
The Reception Committee introduced as special guests Rev. Dwight Horn from West Virginia and Rev. Donald Wood, missionary on furlough from Africa.
Rev. A. C. Doehring reported for the District Board of Ministerial Standing. The report was accepted.
The district superintendent presented his report. A motion carried that his fine report be received with gratitude and a preciation.
The assistant district superintendent, Rev. William Osborne, reported. A motion carried that his report be accepted with appreciation.
Rev. William Osborne reported for the District Conference Action Committee.
Resolution No. 1., giving the lay members of the District Board of Ad- ministration seats as honorary members of the district conference, with a voice and not a vote, was adopted.
The auditor's reports for the treasurers' books for the following depart-ments were read by the district secretary: The Wesleyan Youth Depart-ment, the Sunay School Department, and the Michigan District. A mo-tion carried that these reports be received.
The district secretary read the pastoral appointments as recommended by the District Board of Administration. A motion carried to make these appointments as recommended.
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The Reception Committee presented the following guests to the Con-ference: Rev. F. B. Gray, representative of Franklort Wesleyan Bible Col-lege, and Rev. Calvin Hendrick from the Florida District. Both gave words of greetings to the conference.
A motion carried that Rev. Hendrick, Rev. Horn, and Rev. Gray be given honorary seats within the conference.
The following resolution was presented by the secretary and adopted by motion: In view of The Discipline's provision for the installation of dis-trict officers, be it RESOLVED, That Standing Rule No. 4 be set aside and the election of officers be held at 1:30 this afternoon.
Rev. K. P. Boileau reported as the district treasurer. A motion carried to receive the report with appreciation.
Rev. William Osborne reported for the District Conference Action Com-mittee.
Resolution No. 13, regarding Standing Rule No. 14 was amended to read "In addition to the nominations called for by The Discipline or con-ference, the nominating committee shall also make nominations for their replacements." The resolution was adopted as amended.
Resolution No. 18, amending Standing Rule No. 11 to provide for three-year terms for the district trustees, was adopted.
Rev. D. W. Leamon, district statistician, reported. A motion prevailed that the report be received and inasmuch as the reports of several churches are not included in the final statistical report, that Rev. Leamon be given the authority to make necessary corrections.
In the absence of Mrs. Marya Barrett, district WMS treasurer, Rev. Carl Barrett read the report. A motion carried that only the final totals be read. As the auditor's report was not available, by motion the report was referred to the auditor.
Rev. L. L. Leesor reported as district Sunday school secretary. A mo-tion carried that the report be received with appreciation.
Rev. Keesor then presented awards to the following churches: Witmer Memorial, the ship award for having the highest numerical gain of 21; Munising, a certificate for having the highest percentage gain of 55.
The following churches received recognition for their high percentage gains: Holland, 25%; Witmer Memorial, 19%, and Franklort, 19%.
The following ministers received monetary awards for having the high-est numerical gains in their churches during the March to Sunday School in March Campaign: Rev. Jack Gladding, Munising, $50; Rev. Douglas Knight, Frankfort, $25; Rev. R. N. Workman, Brady Center, $25; and Rev. Bob Nelson, Holland, $25.
A motion carried to receive the supplemental Sunday school report as prepared by the Sunday school secretary.
Due to the expiration of time, the conference was adjourned with the singing of "Take the Name of Jesus."
SECOND SITTING
The Conference reconvened at 1:30 p.m. at the call of the district su-perintendent.
Rev. William Watkins, pastor at Cheboygan, led in the singing of "In the Sweet Bye and Bye" and "Oh, That Will be Glory."
Rev. William Osborne, assistant district superintendent, led in prayer. The district superintendent then presented General Superintendent Dr.
J. D. Abbott. A motion carried that the order of the day be set aside to hear the re-
port of Mr. D. A. Harper, district president of Wesleyan Men. A motion carried that this report be received with appreciation.
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It was moved and carried that Rev. Daniel Bursch, president of Owosso College, be given an opportunity to speak to the Conference some time dur-ing the afternoon session.
Rev. Fred W. Gibbs, Sunday school treasurer, reported. A motion was carried to accept this report.
The district superintendent appointed the following tellers: William Watkins, head teller; Don Wood, recording secretary; Norman Kessler, Lawrence Orcena, Oliver McCoy, Douglas Knight, John Coffey, Russell Coffey, Robert Thompson, Leonard Strait, Dale Brugger, Fred Gibbs, Bernard Churchill, Gerald Marquardt, Harold Myers, Gerald Heyd, and Jack Cladding.
Ballots were cast for district superintendent. Rev. C. M. Marshall was re-elected for a two year term. The district secretary spoke briefly to the conference regarding Rev. Marshall's fine leadership of our district in the past, and stated the Board of Administration had in their last meeting unanimously requested Rev. Marshall to allow his name to be considered as a nominee for the district superintendency. The conference gave a rising vote of approval, and Rev. Marshall then spoke briefly to the conference.
Ballots were cast for assistant district superintendent. Rev. William Osborne was re-elected.
Ballots were cast for the following offices: District secretary and dis-trict treasurer. Rev. C. E. Messer and Rev. K. P. Boileau were re-elected respectively.
The presiding officer then presented Rev. Daniel Bursch, president of Owosso College. Rev. Bursch spoke to the Conference about the progress of the college. He also submitted a financial report of Michigan's giving to Owosso College for the past year. A motion carried that we receive this report.
Ballots were cast and the following were elected: Member of the Board of Ministerial Standing—Rev. A. C. Doehring; Members of the District Board of Missions and Evangelism—Rev. David Leamon and Mrs. Ivah Schultz; District Secretary of Extension and Evanglelism—Rev. E. B. Woirol; District Secretary of World Missions—Rev. Fred Gibbs; District Director of Christian Education—Rev. L. L. Keesor; Secretary of CYC—Rev. R. N. Workman; District Educational Secretary—Rev. Daniel Bursch.
Rev. L. J. Laubaugh, treasurer of the District Board of Church Exten-sion and Evangelism, reported. A motion carried to receive his report.
The district superintendent brought to the attention of the conference the fact that there were 12 churches that paid their budgets in full. Each pastor introduced his delegates to the conference. The churches were as follows: Alma, Battle Creek First, Burnips, Coleman, Eaton Rapids, Ed-getts, Berkley Hills, Honor, Ithaca, Lansing Trinity, Rockford and Tra-verse City. It was noted that the Hastings church had technically paid their budrets in full; the records showed they had overpaid in one depart-ment and underpaid in another. Two churches, Brady Center and Jack-son, were given recognition for having a majority of their budgets paid.
The secretary read the auditor's report for the treasurer's books of the District Women's Missionary Society. A motion carried to accept the WMS treasurer's report (which was presented in the first sitting) and also the auditor's report.
The following persons were nominated from the floor for members of the District Board of Administration: C. V. Drummonds, E. L. Downey, M. L. Goodman, L. L. Keesor and J. H. Koteskey. A motion carried that the nominations be closed. Ballots were cast, and the following were elected: G. V. Drummonds, M. L. Goodman, and J. H. Koteskey.
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The following persons were nominated from the floor as lay members to the Board of Administration: Burdette Shattuck, Leonard Schulltz, Ed Petter, D. A. Harper, Lloyd Thompson, and Leonard Mills. Ballots were cast and the following were elected: Leonard Mills, Lloyd Thompson, Burdette Shattuck and D. A. Harper.
Inasmuch as there was no election for another member of the Board of Ministerial Standing, a motion carried that we vote on the two highest names on the list. Rev. M. L. Goodman was elected.
Ballots were cast for members of the District Board of Review. Rev. M. L. Goodman was elected on the first ballot.
Ballots were cast for lay members of the District Board of Review. Mr. D. A. Harper and Mr. Leonard Mills were elected.
Ballots were cast for members of the Nominating Committee. The fol-lowing were elected:
Elders—Rev. C. E. Messer, Rev. J. H. Koteskey Laymen—Clare Loew, Leonard Schultz, Paul Doehring.
The Reception Committee presented Rev. William Doe, superintendent of the East Michigan District, who spoke briefly. A motion carried that he be given an honorary seat within the conference bar.
A motion was presented by the district superintendent that in order to bring Standing Rule No. 13 in line with The Discipline, that it be amended to read, "The DBA shall determine the size of the District Building Com-mittee and elect its members from the membership of the DBA. Carried.
Rev. William Osborne, secretary of the action committee, reported. Resolution No. 21, deleting Standing Rule 27 (auditors), was adopted. Resolution No. 22, regarding the auditing of all treasurers' books, was
adopted with editorial changes. Inashmuch as Rev. M. L. Goodman, D. A. Harper, and Leonard Mills
were elected to both the District Board of Administration and the District Board of Review, it was ruled by the chairman that their election to the District Board of Review was invalid.
By ballot the following persons were elected to the District Board of Review:
Elders—Rev. C. F. Barrett, Rev. Fred Gibbs Laymen—Mr. C. Loew and Mr. Roy David
Rev. Dale Kessler, Wesleyan Youth treasurer, reported. A motion was carried to accept his report.
The Conference recessed due to expiration of time with the singing of "My Faith Looks Up To Thee."
THIRD SITTING
The ordination service began promptly at 7 p.m. with the presiding of-ficer, Dr. J. D. Abbott, opening the service by reading Isaiah 52:7.
Rev. G. V. Drummonds led in the singing of "A Charge To Keep I Have." Rev. William Osborne, assistant superintendent, led in prayer.
Dr. Abbott then read Acts 20:13-27, and spoke on Paul's service to God. He stressed that Paul demonstrated; a humble service, a tender-hearted service, a conscientious service, a resigned service, and a self-forgetful service.
The candidates, Douglas Knight and Mrs. Ivah Schultz, were presented to Dr. Abbott, Mr. Knight to be ordained an elder, and Mrs. Schultz to be commissioned a deaconess in the church of God.
Rev. K. P. Boileau read Eph. 3:7-9 and Eph. 4:11-13, followed by Rev. C. E. Messer reading from John 10.
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The presiding officer then gave the charge to the candidates after which he administered the examination of ordination.
Rev. M. L. Goodman led in the prayer of thanksgiving and purpose. The candidates and their mates knelt at the altar for the ritual of ordi-
nation. Rev. J. H. Koteskey led in a prayer of enduement. The ordination council congratulated the newly ordained elder and the
newly commissioned deaconess. The congregation then offered their con-gratulations, after which Rev. C. V. Drummonds gave the benediction.
Following the ordination service Dr. J. D. Abbott conducted a service of installation for the district officers.
The installation service was opened with a greeting from District Su-perintendent C. M. Marshall. The District Board of Administration was seated on the platform.
Presiding Officer Dr. J. D. Abbott introduced each member of the Dis-trict Board of Administration and mentioned the capacity in which he will be serving.
The charge to the district superintendent was given first, followed by the charge to the remaining members of the Board.
A prayer of enduement was presented by Dr. J. D. Abbott. The Confer-ence then sang eHigher Ground" as a closing benediction.
The conference reconvened at 8:25 p.m. Ballots were cast for two members of the District Board of Review. A
motion carried that the two next highest names will be the elders in re-serve. Rev. E. L. Downey and Rev. Dale Kessler were elected as members, and Rev. Glen Petterson and Rev. H. C. Diller as reserves.
Ballots were cast for a layman as a member of the District Board of Review. A motion carried that the next highest names will be the laymen in reserve. Dr. James Green was elected, with Lewis Heyd and James Greenman as reserves.
Rev. Bob Nelson reported for the Insurance Committee. A motion car-ried that the report be referred to the auditor and be received into the conference upon receipt of the auditor's report.
Rev. David Leamon, treasurer of the Camp Board of Directors, re-ported. The presiding officer ordered that the report be referred to the au-ditor who will be asked to report same to this conference or to the District Board of Administration.
A motion carried that the Memoirs Committee report tomorrow morning immediately following the devotional period.
Rev. J. H. Koteskey reported for the Board of Ministerial Standing, giving the names of ministers who submitted an annual service report. A motion carried that the report be accepted.
Rev. Koteskey then presented the names of the ministers and commis-sioned deaconesses who did not report this year. A motion carried that in-asmuch as there was not a full understanding of the annual service reports this year, resulting in an incomplete filing, that the Conference be lenient and forgive those who did not report. However, next year each minister and commissioned deaconess will be required to report.
Rev. Koteskey then read the names of the churches that did not pay their budgets in full. This report was received by the conference.
Before casting ballots for two elders for the Nominating Committee, a motion carried that the four highest names be voted on. Rev. E. B. Woirol and Rev. Bob Nelson were elected.
A motion prevailed that we vote on the two highest in the election of a layman for the Nominating Committee. Mr. Ed Sayers was elected.
Ballots were cast for District Sunday School Secretary. Rev. David Leamon was elected.
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A motion carried that we Cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Burdette Shattuck to be district trustee for a three-year term.
Rev. L. L. Keesor reported for the District Merger Comity Committee. A motion carried that we extend the time of adjournment in order to dis-Cuss this report. Rev. Keesor informed the Conference of the action taken at a joint meeting of the District Board of Administration and the Dis-trict Comity Committee called by General Superintendent J. D. Abbott on June 17. A request was made for the reading of the resolution made at that time.
The secretary read the following from a letter sent to Dr. J. D. Abbott: At a combined meeting of the District Board of Administration and the
District Comity Committee of the Michigan District of the Wesleyan Church (PH) we move that we go on record as preferring one district in the State of Michigan. However, inasmuch as the General Board of Ad-ministration has counseled against the drawing of lines which form a one-state district in an area of heavier than average Wesleyan concentration, we, in order to comply with the General Board of Administration ruling and in order to facilitate merger on our district level, recommend that a two-district proposal be considered.
'Therefore, being desirous to equitably present district realignment in a satisfactory way to all of the people of Michigan, we move to request the General Superintendent to call the comity committees of the four dis-tricts together to prepare two-district and three-district plans for presen-tation to the four district conferences.
'We further move to request the General Superintendent to call the four district conferences to meet in plenary session to consider proposals for the alignment of district boundaries. It is understood that the confer-ence will caucus and vote by secret ballot."
By motion the Conference was adjourned. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. H. Koteskey.
FOURTH SITTING
The Conference was called to order July 30, 1969, at 9:00 a.m. by Rev. C. M. Marshall, district superintendent.
Rev. L. J. Laubaugh, pastor at Bellaire, led in the singing of eJesus Calls Us."
Rev. C. M. Marshall read St. John 15:1-17. He spoke briefly concerning the Christian's love for his brethren in Christ, after which a wonderful spirit of testimony prevailed.
Rev. Ronald G. Diehl, pastor at Berkley Hills, Grand Rapids, led in prayer.
The district superintendent presented Dr. J. D. Abbott, who called the conference to order.
The Rev. Mrs. Ida Christiansen reported for the Memoirs Committee, in memory of Rev. M. C. Kittle who passed away recently. Rev. Kittle was a former pastor and superintendent of the Michigan District of the former Pilgrim Holiness Church. Dr. J. D. Abbott then led in a closing prayer, after which a motion carried that the district superintendent be instructed to send a word of greetings to Mrs. Kittle on behalf of the con-ference.
The district secretary read the minutes of the first, second and third sittings. They were approved as read.
Rev. William Osborne reported for the Conference Action Committee. Resolution No. 15, amending Standing Rule No. 18, to provide for nomi-nations by the Nominating Committee to the Camp Board of Directors,, was adopted.
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Resolution No. 16, amending Standing Rule No. 19, to provide for nominations to the Camp Board from the Nominating Committee, was adopted.
The secretary presented the following resolution from the District Board of Administration: Be it RESOLVED, That the following persons be ap.. pointed as members of the District Merger Comity Committee: district superintendent, Leonard Schultz, Burdette Shattuck, William Osborne, L. L. Keesor; lay alternate, Lloyd Thompson; ministerial alternate, Carl Barrett. By motion the resolution was referred to the District Conference Nominating Committee for nominations.
The following resolution was presented by the district superintendent: Inasmuch as the District Board of Administration has been charged with appointing certain committees, and because it is difficult to appoint these committees before the elections, be it RESOLVED, That the District Board of Administration be authorized to appoint these committees at its first meeting after conference and to place them in the conference journal. The resolution was adopted.
Rev. William Osborne reported for the Conference Action Committee. Resolution No. 2, regarding date of district conference, was adopted. Resolution No. 3, amending Standing Rule No. 3 (delegates), was
adopted. Resolution No. 4, regarding Standing Rule No. 4 (election of officers)
was read. A substitute motion carried to delete Standing Rule No. 4. A motion carried to recess for ten minutes. The conference was called to order by the presiding officer. Rev. Ronald Diehi, secretary of the Nominating Committee, reported. A motion carried that the secretary cast a unanimous ballot for Ronald
Diehi as a member of the Camp Board. A motion carried that Rev. David Leamon be unanimously elected by
acclamation to the Camp Board of Directors. Rev. Diehi then submitted the following names from the Youth Council
for election to the Camp Board of Directors: Rev. Ronald Diehi and Rev. Bob Thompson. Inasmuch as Rev. Diehl had previously been elected to the Camp Board of Directors, a motion carried that Rev. Bob Thompson be elected to the Camp Board of Directors by a unanimous ballot.
Rev. Diehi then reported for the Nominating Committee regarding the Comity Committee. A motion carried that Rev. C. M. Marshall, district superintendent, shall be chairman of the Comity Committee. The names of three elders and three laymen were submitted for election to the Comity Committee, with the understanding that in each group those not elected will be alternates.
A motion carried that the report of the Nominating Committee be ac. cepted.
Ballots were cast for two laymen as members of the Comity Committee. Leonard Mills and Burdette Shattuck were elected with Roy Anderson as alternate.
Ballots were cast for two elders for election to the Comity Committee. Rev. William Osborne and Rev. Fred Gibbs were elected with Rev. L. L. Keesor as alternate.
Rev. William Osborne reported for the Conference Action Committee. Resolution No. 5, regarding resolutions being sent to all delegates
(Standing Rule No. 6), was adopted. Resolution No. 6, adding the Church Extension Committee to Standing
Rule No. 16, was adopted. Resolution No. 7, regarding deletion of paragraph 2 of Standing Rule
No. 20 (Sunday school Camp attendance cards), was adopted.
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Resolution No. 8, regarding camp expenses for lay members of the Dis-trict Board of Administration (Standing Rule No. 21), was adopted.
Resolution No. 23, increasing the district superintendent's salary to $7,900, was adopted.
A motion from the floor carried that the DBA study the work required by the District Director of Christian Education and be empowered to set an honorarium as deemed advisable.
Resolution No. 24, increasing the secretary's salary to $400, was adopted. Resolution No. 9, recommending that the district financial plans remain
as amended (Standing Rules No. 23 and No. 28), was adopted. Resolution No. 10, deleting Standing Rule 31 (ministerial convention
plans), was adopted. Resolution No. 11, deleting Standing Rule No. 62 (course of study),
was adopted. Resolution No. 12, deleting Standing Rule No. 63 (WMS reports), was
adopted. Resolution No. 14, regarding the annual service reports sufficing for
oral reports, was adopted. Resolution No. 17, regarding the appointment of pastors between con-
ferences by the District Board of Administration, was adopted. Resolution No. 19, making the elders on the District Board of Adminis-
tration the Council of Ordination, was adopted. Resolution No. 25, amending Standing Rule No. 40 (pastor's term of
office), was adopted. A motion carried that Resolution No. 25 be reconsidered. A motion
carried that this resolution be referred to the Action Committee for re-drafting.
Resolution No. 26, asking the district secretary to send greetings to all conference missionaries, was adopted.
A resolution asking that the ordination service be conducted the first Sunday of Camp Meeting was read. It was not recommended by the Ac-tion Committee and there was no motion to adopt.
A resolution asking the district superintendent to appoint a committee to study the problem of conference time and the elimination of non-business items was read. It was not recommended by the Action Committee. A motion to adopt was lost.
The secretary presented the foflowing resolution from the District Board of Administration: Inasmuch as budget forms have been provided for the churches, be it RESOLVED, That the District Board of Administration be authorized to establish the local church budget apportionments. The resolution was adopted.
The following resolution from the District Board of Administration was read by the secretary: RESOLVED, That the Fayette church and the Chesaning church be discontinued. The resolution was adopted.
A motion carried that the District Board of Administration take care of any unfinished business.
A motion carried that next year the District Conference Nominating Conunittee present nominations for members at large on the District Board of Administration.
A motion prevailed to extend the time of this session of conference. The following courtesy resolutions were adopted: RESOLVED, That a rising vote of thanks be given to General Super-
intendent J. D. Abbott for his leadership in this conference. RESOLVED, That a rising vote of thanks be given to District Superin-
tendent C. M. Marshall for his leadership during the past year.
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RESOLVED, That the Conference express its gratitude to Rev. L. L. Keesor for his excellent work as District Sunday School Promotional Sec-retary for the past eight years.
RESOLVED, That a vote of thanks be given to Mrs. Evan Downey for her assistance in the secretarial department.
RESOLVED, That a vote of thanks be given to the Camp Board, kitchen help and all others working on the camp grounds to make the conference as pleasant as it has been.
RESOLVED, That a rising vote of thanks be given to the District Youth President, Rev. E. B. Woirol, and his helpers for the fine youth program and youth camps throughout the district.
After several announcements a motion carried to adjourn. Rev. C. M. Marshall led in a closing prayer.
CARL E. MESSER District Secretary
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To General Superintendent Dr. J. D. Abbott, ministerial brethren, lay delegates, and friends of the second session of the Michigan Conference of the Wesleyan Church, greetings in the name of Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father" (Rev. 1:5).
This conference convenes in the shadow of the most remarkable accom-plishment of mortal man—the successful mission of Apollo Eleven. Earth-lings have actually visited another planet, a heavenly body, walked on its surface, and returned to earth. However, the irony connected with man's first feeble step into space is exemplified by those who think that the ex-ploration of space will solve the social ills of man—end poverty, bring peace, etc.
One has even said, 'Man has now reached immortality." Science is fast becoming the god of man.
It is time that the church be stirred to proclaim anew its message to the word that nearly two thousand years before Apollo Eleven, the Son of God left His heavenly home on a mission to the earth; that He walked among earthlings for more than thirty years; that He successfully com-pleted His mission of redemption; and, that even as half of the world saw the astronauts curvet on the surface of the moon, so there is coming a day when the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords will again plant one foot upon the sea and one foot upon the land and as every eye shall see Him, and every knee shall bow before Him, He shall lift up His hand to heaven and declare that time shall be no more.
In that day, even as the tower of Babel came tumbling down, so the god of science will crumble and the hope of immortality built on man's ability to escape from the earth to another planet will evaporate. But the Church, with unfurled banner, bathed in the blood of the Lamb, endued with eter-nal life, will march triumphantly behind its Commander-in-Chief through-out the endless ages of eternity.
To the many pastors, evangelists, and laymen who have sacrificially labored for the cause of Christ, remember that your labors are not in vain, for He has promised, 'Every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour" (I Cor. 3:8). I thank God for each one of you.
The accomplishments of every church is worthy of mention, but because of limited time and space, I shall endeavor to point up the most outstand-ing as I remember them.
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The district church extension project of Holland is now complete. This beautiful, well equipped church building was dedicated on June 22nd. This church is now self-supporting as of July 1st. The Holland pastor and people can be justly proud of this miracle church.
The Newberry church has retired its mortgage and is debt free. Both of the congregations of Frankfort and Scottville are building new par-sonages. The new pastor at Breckenridge had the privilege of moving into a new parsonage as its first occupants. Wyoming is in the process of pur-chasing a parsonage.
Five churches, Alma, Coleman, Eaton Rapids, Hastings, and Ithaca have or are in the process of buying additional property for expansion.
Cheboygan is in the first stage of constructing a new church. The Col-lege Terrace Church of Traverse City has purchased land and is complet-ing the architect's drawings of a new church. Special mention should be made of their attendance and financial achievements. This church is the result of the merger of Traverse First and Traverse Heights. They have exceeded the combined average attendance and giving of the two churches before merger.
The Ellsworth Church has built a new entrance, brick veneered the church, and installed a new sewage system. Jackson has outgrown its new church and has added a lovely new addition to the sanctuary and addi-tional Sunday school rooms in the basement.
Muskegon First is in an extensive remodeling program which includes a new platform and the renovation of the sanctuary. Almira remodeled its sanctuary and partitioned its educational unit into Sunday school rooms. Among other improvements, Battle Creek First has a unique addi-tion called, "The Upper Room." It is a prayer room equipped with seat-ing and an altar where the people may go for a time of prayer and medita-tion. Witmer Memorial has added new glass doors to the front of their church and removed the rest rooms from the vestibule to the basement of the church.
Owosso has built a lovely new church sign in front of their church. Bellaire installed lovely new cupboards in the parsonage kitchen. Grand Haven painted their church, redecorated the parsonage, and put in a new sewage system.
Lansing Emmanuel installed new pews in their sanctuary. They were dedicated on April 27 with a fine attendance of members and friends. Lan-sing Trinity continues to make improvements, among which was the paint-ing of the sanctuary.
Munising has remodeled the platform of the sanctuary, but they are to be commended most of all for the wonderful attendance and membership gain of this year. Memorial Drive of North Muskegon put a new furnace in the parsonage and landscaped their church lawn.
Rockford completely remodeled the interior of their church, installed pews and new carpeting. Sault Ste. Marie has redecorated their church. I do not want to pre-empt the reports of the district departments but special attention should be made of them.
The youth had an attendance in their C.Y.C. camps of over 200, the largest attendance that I can remember. Also, the teen-age camp during regular camp is expected to reach a record attendance of two hundred.
The campgrounds improvements include the painting of some of the buildings, new chairs and tables in the dining room, the new basketball court, and the gift of the Twining cottage to the camp.
The Sunday school department successfully sponsored two sessions of Sunday school at camp, a camp Sunday school rally, four zone rallies, and a spring attendance contest.
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Several C.Y.C. groups were started in the local churches under the leadership of the C.Y.C. Director. Every church should investigate the potential of C.Y.C.
The officers and delegates of Wesleyan Women attended the National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. They will be having their first dis-trict convention following this conference.
Wesleyan Men is a new organization with us. Several local groups have been formed but there was not sufficient interest to hold a men's conven-tion. This is another area of the new church which should be investigtated for its potential contribution to the men of your church.
The efficient camp board committee is responsible for providing so ade-quately for our temporal needs while at this conference and camp.
You elected a wonderful group of Christian men to the Board of Ad-ministration. They have been cooperative and have contributed excellent leadership. The contribution of laymen has been invaluable. The Emery Pratt Company, owned by Mr. Burdette Shattuck, has set up our treas-urer's records on an IBM computer. Each local church now receives a monthly report of its financial contributions to both the district and gen. eral church.
My assistant superintendent, the Reverend William Osborne, has been helpful in aiding and sharing the many burdens of the district. Both the treasurer and the secretary of the district have made my burdens lighter by the efficient management of their offices.
Perhaps the greatest praise for a job well done should go to the pastors, pastors' wives, and laymen of the district. You have labored diligently. As the local churches go—so goes the district.
In conclusion, I should like to make a couple of observations: First, within the organizational framework of the Wesleyan Church
there is great opportunity to expand the ministries of the local and dis.. trict church. To accomplish this will require the ingredients of teamwork, cooperation, tolerance, understanding, patience, etc. On page 24 of the 1968 conference journal, the second sitting, it is recorded that A motion prevailed that we implement the new discipline as far as is practical in this conference." This past year has witnessed only a partial implemen-tation, but with your help, each department will begin to function this conference year.
Second, the realignment of district boundaries in Michigan is urgent. Our district board of administration and our comity committee have pro-posed to General Superintendent Abbott that all four conferences of the state be reconvened at the earliest possible time in a plenary session of the combined conferences after which each conference would caucus and vote. It is our conviction that this plan would provide the pastors and laymen of Michigan with the knowledge and facts to enable them to make a wise and responsible decision.
SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONAL REPORT
Visits to churches 111 Church board meetings 54 Pastors' homes visited 87 Sermons preached 83 Committee meetings 45 Miscellaneous (Men's retreats, banquets, college faculty) 11 Dedication services 2 Ministerial convention and Seminar 2 District and Youth Conferences 2
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Camp Meeting 1 Visited Youth Camps 2 Revivals 1 Sunday School Institutes 3 General Sunday School Convention at Detroit 1 Ordination service 1 Pastor's Zone Meetings on behalf of College 4 Mortgage burning service 1 Sick calls on ministerial family 8 Calls with pastors on their members 5 District business trips 17 Mileage and salary paid in full.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PROMOTIONAL SECRETARY'S REPORT
To General Superintendent Dr. J. D. Abbott, District Superintendent Rev. C. M. Marshall, fellow ministers, delegates, and visitors to the con-ference of the Michigan District, greetings to all.
It is well for us to reflect upon our past accomplishments and failures. To do so will help us to better ourselves and the programs of the future. This has been a good year in behalf of the Sunday School Department. I agree with many that most of us could have done much better with a little more effort.
The state-wide Sunday school conventions held in the various zones were attended well. Nearly 1,000 Sunday school teachers and officers at-tended. The program, as well as the material, was accepted with much enthusiasm. These conventions are doing much to promote the great work of the Sunday school. Our thanks goes to the Michigan Sunday School Association for providing many of our speakers and workshops. Pray with us that God will again speak through these conventions.
This year's district Sunday school average attendance has dropped somewhat. It is the first year in many that this was true. Some of this loss is a result of merging some churches. I am sure that you are going to see a marked change in our attendance this fall. We want to thank the following churches for doing a splendid job this year: Witmer Memorial took top honors with a 21 numerical gain, Munising 18, Frankfort 12, and Holland 12. These pastors are to be commended for a fine job. God bless them all. It might be well to notice that Munising had the high-est percentage gain in the district with 55%. Jackson has won the Rally Day Plaque for the third year in a row.
This year the General Sunday School Department did not promote the National March to Sunday School In March Campaign. Our district had won this contest each year since its beginning. As the result of this we showed a loss in the month of March. This was the first loss in that month in eight years. Our thanks goes to each Sunday school that worked so hard to keep this record intact.
There is no need to challenge you to greater heights. This you have upon your hearts already. May God through His Spirit give us a greater vision of the needs of our day. I believe that the best years are ahead for the State of Michigan in the work of the Sunday school. This district has been a leader in many ways and will continue to be a leader in the fu-ture. I know we can count on you and your prayers in the year ahead. We have the finest pastors and Sunday school workers in the church. This has been proved time and time again by the fruits of your labors.
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Respectfully submitted, CLYDE M. MARSHALL
I want to thank the District Sunday School Committee and our fine District Superintendent for making this a good year in the work of the Sunday School.
The following is my personal report: Sunday School Committee meetings 4 Sunday School conventions 3 Sunday School Promotional Board meetings 3 Sunday School banquets 2 General Sunday School Committee meetings 2 Sunday School rallies 3 Camp Sunday School sessions conducted 2 Miles traveled 2,898
Yours for better Sunday schools. LAWRENCE L. KEESOR
ASSISTANT DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
It has been a pleasure to work with our District Superintendent, Rev. Marshall, and the District Board of Administration this past conference year. I have endeavored to fulfill this position to the best of my ability.
Along with serving on various committees that by virtue of office many of which I was chairman, I have traveled approximately 2000 miles for the Conference and have done other assignments given to me by the Dis- trict Superintendent.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM H. OSBORNE
RESOLUTIONS
District Conference Action Committee
NO. 1. INASMUCH as The Discipline makes no provision for lay members of the district board of administration to have a seat in the district conference;
And since the district board of administration is the chief governing body of the district in the interim of the district conference sessions; Be it
RESOLVED, That lay members of the district board of administration be seated as honorary members of the district conference, with a voice but without a vote. (Adopted. Not to become a standing rule, according to the ruling of the chairman.)
NO. 2. INASMUCH as The Discipline (447) provides that the time of the district conference shall be set by the board 0f general superintend-ents in cooperation with the district board of administration; Be it
RESOLVED, That the first sentence of Standing Rule No. 2 be deleted. (Adopted.)
NO. 3. INASMUCH as The Discipline (443) provides that lay dele-gates to the district conference must be elected by the local church con-ference at the annual session and certified by the local church secretary; Be it
RESOLVED, That the second paragraph of Standing Rule No. 3 be deleted. (Adopted.)
NO. 4. INASMUCH as the district conference date may vary from year to year, (The Discipline, 447); Be it
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RESOLVED, That the first paragraph of Standing Rule No. 4 be amend-ed to read: The election of officers shall be the first item of business on the second morning of conference. (A substitute motion to delete the entire Standing Rule was passed.)
NO. 5. INASMUCH as The Discipline (468.5) states that resolutions or memorials are to be sent to all delegates ten days before the opening of the district conference; Be it
RESOLVED, That the third paragraph of Standing Rule No. 6 be amended to read: The committees shall mail copies of the resolutions to the pastors and delegates at least ten days before the opening of the dis.. trict conference. (Adopted.)
NO. 6. INASMUCH as the church extension committee is an impor-tant conference committee, and there is no provision for its membership; Be it
RESOLVED, That Standing Rule No. 16 be amended by adding the words "church extension." (Adopted.)
NO. 7. INASMUCH as the camp Sunday school credit card has not been used nor requested; Be it
RESOLVED, That the second paragraph of Standing Rule No. 20 be deleted. (Adopted.)
NO. 8. INASMUCH as the district board of administration must function regularly through camp, and since there is no provision made for camp expenses for the lay members; Be it
RESOLVED, That Standing Rule No. 21 be amended by adding a third paragraph which states: Lay members of the district board of ad-ministration shall be given the same consideration as ministers on camp expenses. (Adopted.)
NO. 9. INASMUCH as Standing Rule No. 28 states that district fi-nances shall be reviewed each year; Be it
RESOLVED, That salary plans (Standing Rule No. 28) and church budget (Standing Rule No. 23) remain as amended. (Adopted. Standing Rule numbers apply to the 1968 conference journal. Amendments were made by the adoption of Resolutions No. 23 and No. 24 prior to the adop-tion of this resolution.)
NO. 10. INASMUCH as the annual Owosso College seminar includes all four districts in Michigan; Be it
RESOLVED, That Standing Rule No. 31 be deleted. (Adopted.) NO. 11. INASMUCH as the course of study for ordination is pro-
vided for in The Discipline (1152.2); Be it RESOLVED, That Standing Rule No. 62 be deleted. (Adopted.) NO. 12. INASMUCH as the annual missionary society report is in-
cluded on the standard report form; Be it RESOLVED, That Standing Rule No. 63 be deleted. (Adopted.) NO. 13. INASMUCH as the members of the district conference nom-
inating committee cannot succeed themselves (The Discipline, 470); Be it RESOLVED, That Standing Rule No. 14 be amended by adding "the
nominating committee shall make nominations for their replacements." (Amended to read, "In addition to the nominations called for by The Dis-cipline or conference, the nominating committee shall also make nomina-tions for their replacements." (Adopted as amended.)
NO. 14. INASMUCH as The Discipline (473:14) states that the dis-trict conference by vote may accept a stationed elder and licensed minis-ter's annual service report (541) in lieu of an oral report (537:9), it is
RECOMMENDED, that the written annual service report be accepted in lieu of an oral report. This is to become a standing rule. (Adopted.)
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NO. 15. Be it RESOLVED, That the second sentence of Standing Rule No. 18 be made to read, one to be elected from nominations presented by the district conference nominating committee ," instead of the district board of administration. (Adopted.)
NO. 16. Be it RESOLVED, That the second sentence of Standing Rule No. 19 be made to read, from nominations presented by the district conference nominating committee," in place of the district board of administration. (Adopted.)
NO. 17. In compliance with The Discipline (473:27b), be it RESOLVED, That the district board of administration have the au-
thority to appoint a pastor to any church not yet supplied at the time of the annual conference. This is to become a standing rule. (Adopted.)
NO. 18. RESOLVED, That the following be added to Standing Rule No. 11: 'One member shall be elected annually for a three-year term from nominations presented by the district conference nominating committee. Those elected shall serve only as long as they are a member of the district board of administration." (Adopted.)
NO. 19. In compliance with The Discipline (486:33), be it RESOLVED, That the elders on the district board of Administration
shall constitute the council of ordination. This shall become a standing rule. (Adopted.)
NO. 20. (Not read due to deletion of Standing Rule No. 4, which it affected.)
NO. 21. INASMUCH as it is not recommended by recognized audi-tors that all of the district treasurers' books be audited by one auditor, be it
RESOLVED, That Standing Rule No. 27 be deleted. (Adopted.) NO. 22. INASMUCH as all treasurers' books are to he audited, be it RESOLVED, That all treasurers' books of the district shall be audited
annually by (a) recognized public accountants. The auditors' reports shall be available to the annual conference. (Adopted.)
NO. 23. RESOLVED, That the first paragraph of Standing Rule No. 28 be amended to read, eThe district superintendent's salary shall be $7,900 per year--------" (Adopted.)
NO. 24. RESOLVED, That the second paragraph of Standing Rule No. 28 be amended to read, secretary, $400; " (Adopted.)
NO. 25. Inasmuch as Standing Rule No. 40 is in violation of The Discipline, be it
RESOLVED, That Standing Rule No. 40 be amended to read, eThe minister's term of office as pastor shall continue until the first Sunday fol-lowing district conference." (Referred to the district conference action committee.)
NO. 26. RESOLVED, That the district secretary shall send greetings to all conference missionaries. (Adopted.)
Note: The standing rule numbers mentioned above are the numbers for the rules as listed in the 1968 Conference Journal.
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IN MEMORIAM
REV. MERRITT C. KITTLE
Rev. Merritt C. Kittle was born Feb. 21, 1901, in Trumbull, Ohio, the son of Francis M. and Lillie Valetta (Ald-erman) Kittle.
He was united in marriage to lona E. Stueber on February 4, 1925.
Converted in December, 1930, he received his call to the ministry three days after he was saved. Having grad-uated from Breman (Ohio) High School, Rev. Kittle continued his education at God's Bible School, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was ordained in the Ohio conference by Rev. L. W. Sturk, Rev. Joe Har-mon. Rev. C. P. Pridgen, Rev. C. M. Brown and Rev. J. 0. Emrick.
Rev. Kittle's first post of service was in Murray City, Ohio, after which he held several pastorates in Ohio. In Michigan he pastored churches in Eaton Rapids, Kingston and Battle Creek First.
As a district superintendent he served Idaho-Washington District, Michigan Dis-trict, Alabama-N.W. Florida District, and Florida District, a total of sixteen years. He also served four years on the General Board and was active in evangelistic work.
Rev. Kittle departed this life June 27, 1969, in Foley, Alabama. Memorial services were held June 28 in the Wesleyan Church in Magnolia Springs, Ala., with Rev. M. C. House, district superintendent, officiating, and Rev. S. V. Petrogel, Rev. Robert Emmons, and Rev. Foster Piatt assisting.
Funeral services were held in the Wesleyan Church in Owosso, July 1, with Rev. A. C. Doehring officiating, and Rev. M. L. Goodman and Rev. Ermal Wilson assisting. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Owosso.
Surviving are his wife and a sister, Mrs. Madge Miller, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT MICHIGAN CONFERENCE WESLEYAN CHURCH
JULY 16, 1968 TO JULY 15, 1969
BALANCE IN DISTRICT TREASURY JULY 16, 1968
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION $ —124.63 (Deficit)
DISTRICT FUNDS
Administrative Fund $ 1,111.29 Ministerial Relief 1,366.71 mt. Conference Fund 240.70
TOTAL DISTRICT FUNDS $ 2,718.70 NET TOTAL ON HAND IN ALL FUNDS JULY 15, 1968 $ 2,594.07
RECEIPTS GENERAL CHURCH FUNDS
Administrative Fund- 4.5% $16,483.26
Educational Fund- 2.2% 8,109.87
World Missions 22,902.96 Church Extension 2,667.60 Sunday Schools 284.89 Service Men 29.58
TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS $50,478.16 $50,478.16
SPECIALS 5.00 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION 250.31
DISTRICT FUNDS
Administrative Fund $17,959.43 Camp and Conference 1,038.57 Church Extension 5,306.06 Ministerial Relief 1,181.94 mt. Conference Fund 798.49 Youth Department 758.57 Sunday School 758.57 Owosso College 2,270.03 Camp Development 3,862.47 Contingent Fund 807.78 Contingent Fund
Interest 43.72 TOTAL DISTRICT FUNDS $34,785.63
TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR YEAR GRAND TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS
$85,519.10 $88,113.17
$88,113.17
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DISBURSEMENTS
GENERAL CHURCH FUNDS Administrative Fund-4.5% $16,483.26 Educational Fund-2.2% 8,109.87 World Missions 22,902.96 Church Extension 2,667.60 Sunday School 284.89 Service Men 29.58
TOTAL GENERAL DISBURSEMENTS $50,478.16 SPECIALS 5.00 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION 500.00
DISTRICT FUNDS Administrative Fund $19,683.41 Camp and Conference 1,038.57 Church Extension 5,306.06 Ministerial Relief 1,058.20 Tnt. Conference Fund 97.75 Youth Department 758.57 Sunday School 758.57 Owosso College 2,270.03 Camp Development 3,862.47 Contingent Fund 807.78 (Savings) Contingent Fund Interest 43.72 (Savings)
TOTAL DISTRICT DISBURSEMENTS $35,685.13 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS BALANCE ON HAND JULY 15, 1969
$86,668.29 $ 1,444.88
BALANCE IN DISTRICT TREASURY
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION $ —374.32 (Deficit)
DISTRICT FUNDS Administrative Fund $ —612.69 (Deficit) Ministerial Relief 1,490.45 Tnt. Conference Fund 941.44
TOTAL DISTRICT FUNDS $ 1,819.20 NET TOTAL ON HAND IN ALL FUNDS JULY 15, 1969 $ 1,444.88
LOAN FUND
BALANCE ON HAND JULY 16, 1968 (Savings) 171.23
RECEIPTS Ithaca $ 130.00 Crystal 60.00 ($10.82 Interest) Fayette 150.00 Witmer Memorial 50.00 Wyoming 2,000.00 Interest Earned on Savings 6.72
Total $ 2,396.72 GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 2,567.95
DISBURSEMENTS Loan to Grand Haven 350.00
BALANCE IN SAVINGS, JULY 15, 1969 $ 2,217.95
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MICHIGAN DISTRICT WESLEYAN CHURCH BALANCE SHEET JULY 15, 1969
ASSETS CASH IN HAND OR IN BANK
District Funds Church Extension Camp Board of Directors Camp and Conference Conference Insurance Fund Mich. District Miss. Societies Sunday School Department Youth Department Chesaning Account
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Contingent Fund Loan Fund Camp Board of Directors Camp and Conference Fund Chesaning Account
CONTRACTS RECEIVABLE Alma Property—Richard White
LOANS Lansing Emmanuel Battle Creek—Witmer Mem. Ithaca Midland Grace Crystal Church Extension Dept. Crank Haven
Total Loans PROPERTY OWNED
Holland Parsonage District Parsonage Sterling Parsonage Crystal Property Higgins Lake Lots Camp Grounds—Hopkins Chesaning Property
Total Property Owned OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Total Equipment Less 10% Depreciation per year
Total Value TOTAL ASSETS
$ 1,444.88 383.37 676.31 813.28
1,591.69 369.47 879.77 720.80 44.91
2,260.03 2,217.95 3,757.16
700.00 2,028.79
9,868.94
$ 4,500.00 236.00
2,670.00 1,000.00
402.95 300.00 350.00
9,458.95
8,900.00 16,000.00
5,600.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
100,000.00 6,000.00
138,500.00
1,439.49 561.92
877.57 $176,593.87
LIABILITIES AND LIABILITIES
Harold Clarke—Holland Par. $ First Fed. Savings and Loan Wayland State Bank—Camp Loan
Total Liabilities NET WORTH TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH
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NET WORTH
4,418.25 11,649.21 16,366.93
$ 32,434.39 144,159.48
$176,593.87
FINANCIAL REPORT CHURCH EXTENSION DEPARTMENT
MICHIGAN CONFERENCE WESLEYAN CHURCH
JULY 1, 1968 TO JUNE 30, 1969
CASII ON HAND JULY 1, 1968 $ 365.05
CASH RECEIPTS Holland $ 449.50 Regular Fund 463.00 Budget 4,665.19 Grand Haven 350.00
Total Cash Receipts 5,927.69 GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS $6,292.74
CASH DISBURSEMENTS Nelson (salary) $3,000.00 Heyd (Salary) 775.00 Holland Parsonage 990.00 Grand Haven Loan 664.00 Administrative Expense 175.37 Crystal 300.00 Fellowship 5.00
Total Disbursements $5,909.37
CASH ON HAND JUNE 30, 1969 383.37
MICHIGAN CONFERENCE WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL
F. W. GIBBS, TREASURER
CASH ON HAND, JULY 1, 1968 $ 640.62
RECEIPTS Assessments $ 515.00 Conference Budget 647.40 Camp Offerings 172.36 Zone offerings 231.61
Total Receipts 1,566.37 GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS $2,206.99
DISBURSEMENTS Office Supplies $ 178.99 Salaries and speakers 520.00 Saginaw Valley Shopper 170.73 Meals, Mileage and Telephone 280.90 Miscellaneous 176.60
Total Disbursements 1,327.22
CASH ON HAND, JUNE 30, 1969 $ 879.77 43
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR MICHIGAN CONFERENCE GROUP INSURANCE
JULY 1, 1968—JUNE 30, 1969 REV. BOB NELSON, TREASURER
BALANCE ON HAND, JULY 1, 1968 $ 754.64
RECEIPTS FROM CHURCHES 12,475.56
TOTAL RECEIPTS $13,230.20
DISBURSEMENTS Payments to Mich. Hospital Service $11,193.38 Refund (over-payment) 50.00 Postage, phone, etc. 55.13 Annual pay (Nelsons) 100.00 Loan payment to district 250.00
Total Disbursements 11,638.51
BALANCE ON HAND, JULY 1, 1969 $ 1,591.69
CAMV BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MICHIGAN CONFERENCE HOPKINS NESLEYAN CAMP
D. W. LEANON, TREASURER
TOTAL BROUGHT FORWARD JUNE 30, 1968 $ 2,068.79 RECEIPTS
Budget $ 2,869.5 Developmat 280.3 Dining Hall 291.00 Missionary Projects 226.28 'iedgs 1,891.07 Project (Tractor) 87.95 rojec (Table:s and chairs) 3O.00 Rebates 33.0k Yduth Camp. (rents) 579.91 YOuth Project 962.19 Ttansfered from Camp and Conference 1,+68.92
Total Receipts GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS
DISBURSEMENTS
9,030.25 11 ,Q99.0
$ i,55i.+a Dining Hall Electric Excavating 56.50 Food (Work Week) 165.56 Gas 59.97 Insurance 1,195.00 Loan Payments 1,760.00 Lunch Stand 157.56 Maintenance 1,12?.21 Mgals 65.20 Mileage 5i8.+o Operating Supplies 888.56 Phone 222.06 Savings Aocount 2,000.00 Taxes 1+9.32 Treasurer's Salary 50.00
Total Disbursements BALANCE ON HAND JUNE 3CY, 1 969
SAVINGS ACCOUNT Carry over of Savings Account $ 1,6th.+9 This years Savings Account 2,000.00 Interest Earned 1 52.67
Total Savings GRAND TOTAL - CASH AND SAVINGS
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10,22.73 676.31
757. 16 $ +,+33.e7
CAI4P BD CONFERENCE FUNDS
TOTAL BROUGHT FORABD, JUNE 30, 1968 $ 796-.11 RECEIPTS
Budget $ 67.O "500" Club 2,000.00 Cemp Clerk 2, 07. 5 Camp Offerings- 1,888.8 Book Stand 1,165.60 Lunch Stand 965 • 32 Youth Ris'trations' 651.00
Total Receipts- 9,392.73 GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS $10,188.84-
DISBURSEMENTS Book Store Manager and Mileage $ 78.60 Books 1,100.28 Boat Rental 10.50 Camp Advertising 170.26 Camp Board Chairman 25.00 Camp Clerk 50.00 Camp Clerk (change) 50.00 Camp Cook 250.00 Camp Cook Assistant 100.00 Camp Salad Maker 75.00 Camp Evangelist (speakers) 575.00 Camp Evangelist (singers-) 300.00 Camp Grounds sprayed 80.00 Children's Work and mileage 5+.O0 Children's WorkerAssis'tant 16.00 Children's Supplies- 30.I+O Dining Room Director 30.00 Dining Room Help 30.00 Dorm Supervision 5.00 Food 2,295.13 Garbage- 60.00 Gas' 116.+8 Kitchen Help (dish) 173.50 Kitohem Help (pots- and pans) +8.00 Laundry 1. 55 Lunch Stand Managec' and mileage 83.90 Lunch Stand supplies- +2-5.12 Maintenance 10.00 Meals 10.37 Milea'gs' 167.20 Miscellaneous Camp Supplies +75.9 Tlurse and Mileage 90.80 Nurse Supplies- 11.90 Organ Rental 75.00 Organist 20.00 Phone 76.71 Foliceman 15.00 Fostgs' +o.oc Purchasing Agent 63.56 Ret Room Help 22.00 Sign Placement 12.20 Supply (Dierk 20.00 Tkbernacle 10.00
DISBURSEMENTS CONT INU Trailer Farking $ 10.00 T±'ans-fen to Camp Maintenance 1,4-68.92 Youth Djrector 100.00 Youth Directoi' Assistant 100 • 00 YOuth Counselors 90.00 YOuth Films 72.84- YOuth Life- Guard 55.00 Youth Registrations 82.00 Youth Recreation Lead 15.00 Youth Devotional Lead' 15.00
Total DisbuxsEsaents-- $ 9,7556
BALARCE ON HAND, JUNE 30, 1969 $ 813.28
SAVINGS ACCOUNY 70O0
GRAND TOTAL ON HARD $ 1,513.28
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Journal of Proceedings
First Annual Conference
of the
WESLEYAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY
SOCIETY
of the
Michigan District of
THE WESLEYAN CHURCH
Held at Hopkins Camp, Hopkins, Michigan
July 31—August 1, 1969
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WESLEYAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY
DISTRICT OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Mrs. Gloria Goodrich 228 Washington Ave., Muskegon 49441
Mrs. Sally Osborne Box 155, Burnips 43914
1409 Hall, Eaton Rapids 48827 Mrs. Dorothy Downey
Mrs. Marie Duller Box 218, Ellsworth 49729
YMWB Superintendent Mrs. Lois Kessler 611 W. 9th St., Traverse City 49684
Reading Course Secretary Mrs. Beverly Workman 15987 Peet Rd., Oakley 48649
Statistician Mrs. Marya Barrett 825 Patterson Rd., Midland 48637
Solicitor Mrs. Jeanette Watkins 208 5. F" St., Cheboygan 49721
Women's Prayer Fellowship Secretary Mrs. Lola Koteskey 728 Pine Ave., Alma 48801
Nominating Committee
PASTORS' WIVES
Mrs. Doris Churchill Mrs. Helen Marshall Mrs. Carolyn Brugger
LAY WOMEN
Mrs. Iva Schultz Mrs. Irene David Mrs. Louise Cheyne
DIRECTORY OF PRESIDENTS
Mrs. Bethel Stimson, 415 Rockingham, Alma 48801 Mrs. Edith Clark, Rt. 1, Empire, 49630
Mrs. Fern Leamon, 205 Bradley, Battle Creek 49017 Mrs. Beverly Workman, 15987 Peet Rd., 48649 Mrs. Cora Kirkpatrick, Bellaire, 49615 Mrs. Bernice Beyer, Rt. 1, Dorr, 49323 Mrs. Jeánet Watkins, 208 S. 'F" St., Cheboygan
49721 Mrs. John Brugger, 110 Fraser St., Coleman 48618 Mrs. Doris Wonser, Carriage House Apartments
Eaton Rapids 48827 Mrs. Lewis Heyd, Luther 49656 Mrs. Anna McPherson, Rt. 1, Ellsworth, 49729 Mrs. Elizabeth Starkie, 1217 Elm St., Frankfort
49635 Mrs. Norman Kessler, 15872 Mercury Dr., Grand
Haven
Alma Almira Battle Creek
Witmer Memorial Brady Center Bellaire Burnips Cheboygan
Coleman Eaton Rapids
Edgetts Ellsworth Frankfort
Grand Haven
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Grand Rapids Berkley Hills
Hastings Holland Houghton Lake
Honor Ithaca
Jackson Kalamazoo
Lansing Emmanuel Lansing Trinity Merrill
Midland
Munising Memorial Drive
Muskegon
Newberry Owosso Rockford Sank Ste. Marie
Sterling Traverse City
Mrs. Louise Cheyne, 1633 MacDonald, Grand Rap- ids 49504
Mrs. Ethel Price, 327 S. East St., Freeport 49058 Mrs. Bob Nelson, 240 W. 10th, Holland 49423 Mrs. Ruth Anderson, 308 Center St., Houghton
Lake 48629 Mrs. Carol Ghastin, Rt. 1, Honor 49640 Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson, 120 N. Jeffery Aye, Ithaca
48847 Mrs. Carl Birdsell, 344 Hillside St., 49203 Mrs. Lena Holmes, 325 Sheldon St., Kalamazoo,
49001 Mrs. Ardis Purvis Mrs. S. D. Gamel, 1115 Bench St., Lansing 48912 Mrs. Helen Schultz, 7465 E. County Line Rd.,
Merrill 48637 Mrs. Evelyn Hoggard, 1959 S. 5 Mile Rd., Midland
48640 Mrs. Ida Olsen, Munising Mrs. Marge David, 2310 Timberlane Dr., N. Mus-
kegon 49445 Mrs. Evelyn Ransom, 1194 Wiffiams, Muskegon
49441 Mrs. Coats, 412 E. McMillan St., Newberry 48868 Mrs. Joan Traugh, 211 Lansing, Owosso 48867 Mrs. Neilson Mrs. Mamie Palmer, City Limits Rd., Sault Ste. Marie 49783 Mrs. Marian Hilyard, Rt. 1, Sterling 48659 Mrs. Evelyn Fiedler, 521 Eastwood, Traverse City
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ROLL OF DELEGATES
Alma Ellsworth Midland Mrs. P. H. Emlinger Mrs. Herbert Diller Mrs. Olivene Carrier
Aim ira Mrs. Gerald Heyd
Battle Creek I Mrs. Blanch Mohi Mrs. Sophia Conklin
Battle Creek Witmer Memorial
Mrs. Nieswander
Brady Center Mrs. Katherine
Walker
Burnips Mrs. William Osborne
Cheboygan Mrs. Minnie Darling
Coleman Mrs. Donna Reese
Frankfort Mrs. Doug Knight
Grand Rapids Berkley Hills
Mrs. Natalie Harper
Hastings Mrs. Phyllis Lighty
Holland Mrs. Bea Van-
donkelaar
Ithaca Mrs. Mildred Sherman
Jackson Mrs. Ruth Keesor
Kalamazoo Mrs. Clara Hamilton
Lansing Emmanuel Mrs. Betty Chris-
topher
Munising Mrs. Bonnie Gladding
Muskegon Mrs. Nina Haughey
Memorial Drive Mrs. Irene David
Newberry Mrs. Oliver McCoy
Owosso Miss Virginia Gastin Linda Nielson
Rockford Ruth Allen Dora Willitt
Sault Ste. Marie Mrs. Gloria Cottle
Scottville Mrs. C. Brugger
Sterling Mrs. Leota Card
Eaton RapidsLansing Trinity Miss Donna Gilkerson Mrs. Roberta Kieth
Edgetts Merrill Traverse City Mrs. Estle Engle Mrs. Charlene Skinner Mrs. Pat Slagle
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RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED BY THE ACTION COMMITTEE.
1. BE IT RESOLVED That the WMS Conference bar include the platform area and the first 12 rows of the center section of the auditorium. (Carried.)
2. BE IT RESOLVED That each organized local WMS be authorized to send one delegate and its président to the District WMS Convention. Additional delegates may be elected on the basis of one delegate for every 20 members or major fraction thereof.
If the pastor's wife is not elected as a delegate, she shall be given a seat in the conference with a voice but not a vote. (Carried.)
3. Inasmuch as a study needs to be made of district expenses, therefore be it resolved that the district committee make a study and assess each so-ciety on the basis of numerical strength. (Carried.)
4. BE IT RESOLVED That an annual honorarium be given to the Executive Board as follows: president $75; vice president $10; secretary $10; treasurer $50; YMWB director $20. (Carried.)
5. BE IT RESOLVED That eight cents per mile be paid to the execu-tive board and committee members for travel expenses. (Carried.)
6. BE IT REiOLVED That each local WMS assume expenses for their authorized representatives to the annual WMS Conference. (Carried.)
7. BE IT RESOLVED That the WMS district treasurer must receive funds not later than June 25 to receive credit on the current conference year, with authorization to close the conference WMS treasurer's books by June 30. (Carried.)
8. BE IT RESOLVED That all statistical reports be sent to the WMS statistician no later than June 25. (Carried.)
9. BE IT RESOLVED That the WMS Executive Committee be au-thorized to appoint the working committees for the conference. (Carried.)
10. BE IT RESOLVED That all newly elected District officers assume their duties at close of conference. (Carried.)
11. BE IT RESOLVED That each society shall endeavor to achieve our WMS Goals for the coming year. (Carried.)
12. BE IT RESOLVED That the WMS Executive Committee be au-thorized to handle any unfinished business. (Carried.)
13. BE IT RESOLVED That all adopted resolutions shall be placed in the District Journal. (Carried.)
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS FIRST ANNUAL CONFERENCE
JULY 31 — AUGUST 2 1969
FIRST SITTING
The first annual conference of the Michigan District of the Wesleyan Women's Missionary Society convened at 1:00 p.m., July 31, 1969, at the district camp grounds, Hopkins, Michigan.
The District President, Mrs. Gloria Goodrich, opened the conference with words of greeting.
Rev. C. M. Marshall, district superintendent, led in prayer, after which Rev. J. H. Kotesky led in the singing of, 'Follow On," Rescue the Perish-ing," and On the Darkest Side of the Road." Mrs. Koteskey was at the piano.
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Mrs. Lois Kessler, pastor's wife at Traverse City, led in the responsive reading, and closed with a prayer beseeching God's blessing upon our conference.
Rev, and Mrs. J. H. Koteskey then sang a special number in song, en-titled, They That Sow In Tears Shall Reap in Joy."
The district president presented to the conference our General Director of WMS, Mrs. Mildred Scott. Mrs. Scott read from the Phihipians 2, and spoke from the theme of our missionary department, Holding Forth the Word of Life." She stressed that the Word of Life (1) cleanses us from all sin (2) is Our Counselor (3) is our delight (4) will become a song of praise to God (5) and can be a fire or a hammer that will break up the stony heart. She stated that we can give forth the Word by witnessing and by giving our sons and daughters to the Lord's work.
Mrs. Doris Churchill, WMS secretary, called the conference roll of dele-gates and society presidents.
Inasmuch as there are several churches that have more than one mis-sionary circle, the chair ruled that they are entitled to have a delegate for each circle. The churches were Muskegon I and Owosso. The delegates are Mrs. Stair and Linda Neilson respectively.
A motion was made by the district president that the first twelve rows of the center section and the platform constitute the conference bar. (Car. ned.)
A motion was made that the pastors' wives be given a seat within the bar, with a voice but not a vote. (Carried.)
Mrs. Gloria Goodrich, district president, presented her report. A motion carried that this report be accepted with a rising vote of appreciation.
The district WMS treasurer, Mrs. Marya Barrett, reported. A motion carried to accept this report with a rising vote of appreciation.
Mrs. Marya Barrett also presented the statistical report. A motion car-ried to accept this report with a rising vote of appreciation.
Mrs. Bob Nelson, District YMWB director, reported. She presented an award to the Eaton Rapids YMWB Band for having a 100% efficiency rating this past year. Miss Doris Wonser, delegate from Eaton Rapids, accepted the award. Motion carried to accept Mrs. Nelson's report with a rising vote of appreciation.
The district secretary, Mrs. Doris Churchill, read the auditor's report for the Michigan District Missionary Societies. A motion carried that we accept this report.
Our district president presented to the conference Rev, and Mrs. Robert Bickert who are under appointment to go to the Philippines as missionaries of the Wesleyan Church. Mr. Bickert gave a word of greeting. A motion carried that they be given an honorary seat within the conference bar.
Rev. and Mrs. Harold Johnson and their daughters were then presented to the conference by the district president. The Johnsons have recently returned from Japan as missionaries in the Wesleyan Church. A motion carried that they be given an honorary seat within the bar.
Mrs. Sally Osborne, Secretary of the Action Committee, reported. Resolution No. 1, regarding the conference bar, was amended to read
First 12 rows." Carried as amended. Resolution No. 2, regarding church representation at the WMS Confer-
ence. A motion carried that this be referred back to the committee for further drafting.
Resolution No. 3, regarding the WMS district operating fund. A sub-stitute motion was submitted stating Inasmuch as a study needs to be made of district expenses, therefore be it resolved that the district commit-tee make a study and assess each society on basis of numerical strength.
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The substitute motion carried. • Resolution No. 4. Regarding the annual honorarium, was adopted.
Resolution No. 5, regarding travel expenses for committee. members, was adopted.
Resolution No. 6, regarding expenses of WMS delegates, Was adopted. Resolution NO. 7, regarding funds sent to the conference treasurer, was
adopted. .• Resolution No. 8, regarding statistical reports, was adopted. Resolution No. 9, regarding the appointment of committees by the exec-
utive committee, was adopted. Resolution No. 9, regarding the appointment of committees by the execu-
tive committee, was adopted. Resolution No. 10, regarding newly elected district officers assuming
duties, was adopted. Resolution Nol 11, regarding goals for our WMS. At the chair's request,
the disposition of Resolution 11 was delayed until after Resolutions 12 and 13 were read and disposed of.
Resolution No. 12, regarding unfinished business being taken care of by the WMS committee, was adopted.
Resolution No. 13, regarding adopted resolutions being placed in the conference journal, was adopted.
The conference recessed for 15 minutes. The conference re-convehed, with Mrs. Scott calling it to order. She
then discussed the goals of our WMS, and opened the subject for discussion. Resolution No. 11, regarding goals for our WMS, was brought to the
floor. A motion carried to accept this resolution. After announcements, the conference was adjourned with prayer by
Mrs. Lawrence Orcena, pastor's wife at Coleman.
Respectfully submitted, MRS. DORIS ChURCHILL Secretary
MISSIONARY RALLY
The Missonary Rally convened at Hopkins Camp Grounds on July 31, 1969, 7:00 p.m. The rally was opened by our district president, Mrs. Gloria Goodrich.
Rev. Fred Gibbs, District Secretary of the World Missions, gave the invocation.
Rev. L. L. Keesor, pastor at Jackson, led in the singing of We'll Work Till Jesus Comes" and Rescue the Perishing." Mrs. Keesor was at the piano.
Several missionaries in our congregation were asked to give a word of testimony: Rev, and Mrs. Robert Bickert, who will be leaving soon for the Philippines, and Rev. Donald Wood, who is leaving this month for Africa. Miss Linda Gladding, minister's daughter from Munising, is leaving this week for Surinam, South America, as a member of the YES CORP. She also gave a word of testimony.
Awards were given for the three best missionary displays. They were as follows:
First Place--Traverse City Second Place--Burnips
Third Place— —Kalamazoo Our General Director of WMS, Mrs. Mildred Scott, then led in prayer. The Johnson Family, returned missionaries from Japan, sang a special
number in song, entitled, 9'll Wish I Had Given Him More."
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Rev. C. M. Marshall, district superintendent, explained to the conference the offering which is to be taken for the transportation of the Donald Wood family back to Africa. The offering was then received.
Rev. Johnson was introduced as our guest speaker, and he spoke on our mission work in Japan, after which he favored the congregation with a lovely solo entitled, 'I Will Build My Church." The rally recessed for a short time, after which Rev. Johnson presented his slides of Japan.
THIRD SITTING
The conference convened at 9:00 A. M. at the call of the district president, Mrs. Gloria Goodrich. Rev. Donald Wood, missionary from Africa, led in an opening prayer.
Mrs. Oliver McCoy, pastor's wife at Newberry, led in the singing of "Jesus Saves" with Mrs. Ruth Keesor at the piano.
Mrs. Sally Osborne, pastor's wife at Burnips, presented a challenging reading entitled, eThe Voice of One Who Wept," followed by a special number in song by Mrs. Beverly Workman, pastor's wife at Brady Center. She sang, "Then Jesus Came."
The district president presented Rev. Bob Nelson, the home missionary pastor at Holland, to the conference. He brought an inspirational and chal-lenging message from Acts 9:36-39. He spoke regarding the "Burning Hearts" of the ladies in our missionary societies. He stressed that Moses had an experience with the burning bush, the disciples had burning hearts as they walked with Jesus, and at Pentecost the Shekinah glory came on the group, and their hearts were filled. He pointed out that the burden of souls compels us to care for them, and when we care for them, we are com-pelled to share the Gospel with them.
At the conclusion of this fine message, prayer was offered by Mrs. C. G. Keith, a retired missionary, who has served over 40 years in Africa. A won-derful spirit of prayer prevailed in the conference.
The district president announced to the conference that already approxi-mately $1500 has come in for transportation of the Donald Wood family back to Africa, with more to come in later.
Mrs. Doris Churchill, district secretary, called the roll. The minutes of the first sitting were read by the district secretary, and
accepted by the conference. The minutes of the missionary rally held last evening at 7 were ap-
proved as read. A motion was made that two of our tellers be authorized to count the
ballots for election of officers, and bring the report to the conference. Mo-tion carried.
The following tellers were appinted by the district president: Carolyn Brugger, recording teller, Doris Wonser, Jeanette Watkins, Virginia Ghas-tin, Lois Kessler, Phyllis Lichty.
Rev. C. M. Marshall, district superintendent, read the nominations from the District Board of Administration for the office of district president.
They were as follows: Mrs. Gloria Goodrich, Mrs. Marya Barrett, Mrs. Bernice Beyer. Ballots were cast and Mrs. Goodrich was elected.
Ballots were cast and the following officers were elected: Vice President: Mrs. Salley Osborne Secretary: Mrs. Dorothy Downey Treasurer: Mrs. Marie Diller YMWB Director: Mrs. Lois Kessler Reading Course Secretary: Mrs. Beverly Workman Statistician: Mrs. Marya Barrett
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Solicitor for Wesleyan World: Mrs. Jeanette Watkins Women's Prayer Fellowship Secretary: Mrs. J. H. Koteskey
Mrs. Sally Osborne, pastor's wife at Burnips, reported for the Action Committee.
Resolution No. 2, regarding church representation at WWMC, was adopted.
Resolution No. 4, regarding the local YMWB monies being sent to the district YMWB Treasurer, was adopted.
Mrs. Mildred Scott, General Director of WMS, informed the conference of various duties of the Reading Course Secretary, and other officers of the WMS.
Rev. Donald Wood, returned missionary from Africa, spoke to the con-ference, conveying his gratitude for the support of the missionary societies during his term in Africa.
Mrs. Scott informed the Conference about the Hephzibah Children's Home in Macon, Georgia, and also the Brainerd Indian School, inasmuch as these are unfamiliar to this conference.
A motion carried to accept the names submitted by the Executive Corn. mittee for members of the Nominating Committee. They are: Doris Chur-chill, Helen Marshall, Carolyn Brugger.
Mrs. Sally Osborne reported again for the Resolutions Committee. BE IT RESOLVED, That a rising vote of thanks be given to Mrs.
Mildred Scott, General Director for WMS, for her fine leadership during this Conference (Carried.)
BE IT RESOLVED, That a rising vote of thanks be given to our dis-trict superintendent, Rev. C. M. Marshall, for his understanding assist-ance. (Carried.)
BE IT RESOLVED, That a rising vote of thanks be given to Mrs. Glo-ria Goodrich, district president, for her efficient leadership.
BE IT RESOLVED That the Recording Secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Downey, and District Secretary, Mrs. Doris Churchill, be given a rising vote of thanks for their willing and efficient secretarial help.
Mrs. Scott, General Director of WMS, suggested that perhaps the con-ference would like to take a love offering for the committee who had worked so faithfully to plan our first missionary convention, and this was done.
After announcements, Rev. C. M. Marshall, district superintendent, dismissed the first convention of the Wesleyan Women with prayer.
WMS PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Madam Chairman, District Superintendent, members of the first Wes-leyan Women's Convention and Conference:
This past November it was my privilege to accompany the officers of our District WMS to the National Wesleyan Women's Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky. Serving as your delegate was an opportunity to be-come more intimately acquainted with missionary work.
Eleven weeks ago the District Board of Administration appointed me to serve as your president for the remaining days of the 1968-69 church year. Needless to say, it was then impossible to present projects for your consideration. However, with excellent cooperation of the executive offi-cers, I have attempted to organize and promote this, our first convention and conference, as well as the missionary program throughout the entire camp.
I have corresponded with each local president and/or church at least three times concerning the convention, and wish at this time to express my
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appreciation for evidencing your interest in the work of Wesleyan Women. Your sacrificial giving in support of missions . . . your untiring efforts to meet the needs on the foreign front speaks well of the past, demands con-gratulations for the present, and promises to lift the window of vision to observe new horizons tomorrow. Therefore, may we, each one, 'clean our arms awhile upon the window sill of Heaven and gaze upon our Lord. Then with this vision in thine heart, turn strong to meet the day."
Respectfully submitted, Mns. GLoRIA GooDRIcrI
MICHIGAN DISTRICT MISSIONARY SOCIETIES THE WESLEYAN CHURCH
STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1969
CASH ON HAND Balance June 30, 1968 $ 45.76
RECEIPTS Native workers' support $2,511.00 Missionary child support 1,554.75 News sheet project 1,491.60 Missionary equipment fund 169.50 Junior missionary projects 203.47 Native workers' Christmas fund 148.00 Membership dues 339.00 Baptismal robes 128.90 All other receipts 1,403.91
Total receipts 7,950.13 Total receipts and balance of cash on hand as of
June 30, 1968 $7,995.89
DISBURSEMENTS
GENERAL CHURCH AND FOREIGN MISSIONS Native workers' support $2,511.00 Missionary child support 1,554.75 News sheet project 1,491.60 Missionary equipment fund 169.50 Junior missionary projects 203.47 Native workers' Christmas fund 148.00 Membership dues 339.00 Easter and White Christmas offerings 83.00 Missionary Christmas gifts 95.00 Miscellaneous 804.14 7,399.46
DISTRICT EXPENDITURES District budget and coiwention fund
expenses $ 61.67 Postage and other expense 165.29 226.96
Total disbursements 7,626.42 Cash balance June 30, 1969 $ 369.47
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YOUNG MISSIONARY WORKERS BAND
5 Societies Reporting 3 Societies not fully organized
87 Active Members 12 Honorary Members 99 Members
42 meetings held
220% Efficiency Rating
FINANCES $10.40 Membership Dues 41.22 World Missions 37.00 Extension & Ev. 9.12 Education
SPECIAL PROJECTS $130.28 World Missions
44.80 Other Items 44.21 Non Credit Items
$371.03
DESK FUND $1.10 40 plus with prayer partners 2 reading course 5 young missionary 4 flanneigraph
MRS. BOB NELSON, Director
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Second Annual
YOUTH CONFERENCE
of the
Michigan District
THE WESLEYAN CHURCH
August 2, 969
at
HOPKINS WESLEYAN CAMP
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF DISTRICT YOUTH
PRESIDENT: Rev. Dale Kessler, 611 W. 9th St., Traverse City 49684 Phone: 616 946-4217.
VICE-PRESIDENT: Rev. Roy Tripp, Box 179, Sterling 48659, Phone 517 654-2545.
SECRETARY: Rev. Stephen Skinner, 3765 N. Chapin, Merrill 48637, Phone: 517 643-5620
TREASURER: Rev. Richard Heyd, Rt. 1 Box 163-C, Empire 49630, Phone: 616 275-3479.
ZONE LEADERS
CAPITOL ZONE: President, Rev. Larry Greene; Vice Pres., Tom Kin-nan; Secretary, Joyce Marshall; Treasurer, Marlin Latimer.
FRUITFUL ZONE: President, Rev. Douglas Knight; Vice Pres., Rev. Kessler; Secretary, Shirley Clark; Treasurer, Rev. Dale Brugger.
NORTH CENTRAL ZONE: President, Rev. Roy Tripp; Vice Pres.: Rev. Workman; Secretary, Jean Witmer; Treasurer, Sandra Shaw.
NORTHERN LIGHT ZONE: President, Todd Roberson; Vice Pres. Richard Haverkate; Secretary, JoAnn Coins; Treasurer, (To be elected).
WESTERN PIONEER ZONE: President, Rev. Ronald Diehl; Vice Pres. Rev. David Tabler; Secretary, Karen Brecheisen; Treasurer, Rev. David.
LOCAL YOUTH PRESIDENTS AND CONFERENCE DELEGATES
Church President Youth Delegates
Alma Jerry Jones Mrs. Jean Witmer 740 N. State St.
Almira Mrs. Shirley Clark Jerry Jacquish Rt. 1, Box 165, Empire Joanne Clark
Battle Creek Mrs. F. Leamon David Crandell Witmer Mem. 205 Bradley
Bellaire James Berg Brady Center Wayne Lockridge Carol Gassett
Brady Rd., Oakley
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Burnips
Cheboygan
Coleman Eaton Rapids
Frankfort
Grand Haven Beridey Hills
Hastings
Holland
Houghton Lake
Ithaca
Jackson, Cascades
Kalamazoo
Lansing Emmanuel
Lansing Trinity
Merrill
Munising
Muskegon First
Muskegon Memorial Drive
Newberry
Owosso
Rockford
Scottville
Sterling
Traverse City
Gary Jager R.R. 1, Dorr
Jean Stull 404 South St.
Marlene Sheets Ann Reese Plains Rd. Jalane Deemer Homestead Rd., Benzonia
Mary Johnson 575 Ferris
Doug Higgings Colfax St. Ted Masters Elm St. Karen Douglas RFD, Roscommon Sandra Shaw Rt.1
Marvin Sexton 1428 Falahee Rd. Shirley DePeal 822 Reed St. Diane Purvis 802 Fayette St. Tom Kinnan 1331 Boynton Drive Mr. Don Krueger Hemlock, Mich. Linda Gladding Munising Tonya Gibbs 2825 E. Broadway Louella Timmerman Fenner Rd., N. Muskegon Mrs. Hogland W. Ave. C Cliff VanSickle Grand Avenue
Cathy Kindel Pierson, Mich. Rev. Dale Brugger Box 272 Keith Whittcum 319 Washington St. Candy Champion
Donald Berens Gary Jager Jean Loew Dennis Beyer Karen Brecheisen Ben Watkins Jean Stull Cathy Golden Jackie Orcena Diane Marquardt
Warren Burns Mary Johnson Dawn Myers Jan Sweers Janet Mohi Diana Williams Karen Reed Sheri Crock
Sandra Shaw Evelyn Roth Jim Shaw
Raymond Jenkins
Bill Christopher Diane Purvis Bill Kinnan, Jr. Marvin Latimer Donna Kreuger
Joan Goings
Violet Woirol Rev. Tabler Mrs. Tompson
Debora Cooper Joice Marshall M. Mead Sharon Greenland Beth Sanders Judy Billings
Keith Whittcum
Chris Slagal
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DISTRICT YOUTH SOCIETY STANDING RULES
Annual Conference
NO. 1—CONFERENCE DATE The district youth conference shall be held on Saturday morning of the
youth convention and shall convene at 9 a.m.
NO. 2—CONFERENCE SESSIONS The first ten rows of the center section and the platform area of the tab-
ernacle shall constitute the conference bar. The hours for conference sittings shall be from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and
1:30 p.m. until finished.
NO. 3—DELEGATES TO CONFERENCE Only duly elected delegates of the youth society shall be seated in the
conference bar. Only the vice president can be seated in the president's place.
NO. 4—REPORTS TO CONFERENCE Reports to the conference shall be given by the district youth president,
the district youth treasurer, and each zone president.
FINANCE NO. 5—FINANCIAL PROGRAM
The local youth society treasurer shall send 30% of the total offerings to the district youth treasurer the week following the last Sunday of each month. One-sixth of this money shall be sent to the General Department of Youth. The district youth treasurer shall send quarterly 40% of the remainder received from the local youth treasurer to the zone youth treasurer.
NO. 6—SALARIES The annual salaries for district youth officers shall be as follows: presi-
dent, $300; secretary, $75; tresaurer, $100.
NO. 7—MILEAGE The members of the executive committee shall receive eight cents per
mile for traveling expense incurred for district work. The zone presidents shall be paid a minimum of four cents per mile for
travel to and from zone rallies. The zone shall pay one-half of the mileage traveled by the zone president
to all district youth council business meetings.
NO. 8—FINANCIAL REPORT The district youth treasurer shall send a quarterly financial report to the
district youth president and the district superintendent.
NO. 9—CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION FEES Each local society sending a president and duly appointed delegate to
the youth conference and/or convention shall be required to pay a $3 registration fee for each person sent. It is recommended that each local so-ciety offer to pay the expenses to and from the conference for each delegate.
All youth, ages 12 through 20, shall be entertained free Friday through Saturday during the youth convention upon payment of a $3 registration fee. The fee for the total camp meeting will be $20 with minimum of work, or $10 part time work. The rate for single days will be $3. Young people who have completed high school or are 18 years of age, who choose to pay full current rates for rooms and meals, will not be required to register in the youth program at the annual district camp meeting.
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NO. 10—EDITING OF MINUTES The district youth conference minutes shall be edited by the youth. The
district youth secretary shall serve as chairman of an editing committee composed ot three or more additional members to be appointed by the district youth president. The youth conference minutes shall be placed in the conference journal in a portion set aside for this purpose.
NO. 11—LIST OF PRESIDENTS A list of the names and addresses of the local youth society presidents
shall be published in the conference journal. Where there is no organized or chartered society the pastor shall submit the name and address of the local leader.
YOUTH CAMPS NO. 12—JUNIOR AND SENIOR CAMPS
The facilities at Hopkins Camp shall be used for all of the District Junior and Senior summer camps.
NO. 13—ADVANCE REGISTRATION A one dollar registration fee shall be sent with a youth camp resigtration
card by each applicant to the district youth treasurer fifteen days prior to youth camp. The remainder of the fee will be paid on the day of registra-tion.
NO. 14—PURCHASING AGENTS A committee composed of the district youth treasurer and one other mem-
ber shall be appointed by the Youth Council as purchasing agents.
ZONE RULES NO. 15—RALLIES
There shall be at least four youth rallies held in each zone during the conference year.
NO. 16—ZONE OFFICERS The officers of the zone shall be a president, vice president, secretary and
treasurer. Each one must be a member of The Wesleyan Church and a member of a local youth society. The pastors and youth presidents shall be active voting members of the business session.
NO. 17—ELECTION OF OFFICERS The election of all zone officers shall be held at the annual youth con-
ference, (See District Standing Rule No. 56.)
NO. 18—DUTIES OF ZONE OFFICERS The duties of the zone officers shall be as listed below.
President 1. Meet with the zone committee and plan dates in advance for zone ral-
lies. 2. Send dates of zone raffles to the district youth president and to all
pastors in the zone. 3. Plan and promote all zone raffles. 4. Preside at all zone raffles. 5. Give attention to financial matters of the zone. 6. Serve on the district youth council. 7. Cooperate in promoting the district and national youth program. 8. Keep an up-to.date mailing list of all local officers in the zone. 9. Give a report to the annual district youth conference.
Vice President 1. Serve on the zone committee. 2. Serve for one year as the zone president requests.
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Treasurer 1. Receive and disburse funds as directed by the zone committee. 2. Keep accurate records of receipts and disbursements and bank all
monies immediately upon receiving. 3. Send a treasurer's report at least twice a year to the zone pastors. 4. Serve on the zone committee.
Secretary 1. Keep minutes of all zone committee meetings. 2. Help the zone president with zone correspondence. 3. Keep an up-to-date mailing list of all local officers in the zone. 4. Report each zone rally to the district youth president as soon as pos-
sible after each rally. OTHER
NO. 19—DISTRICT RALLY A joint rally with all Wesleyan Youth of Michigan shall be held on the
first Saturday of November at Owosso College. This rally shall be counted as a zone rally. The program shall be geared to all youth.
The Executive Youth Council shall have the authority to work out plans with other districts in regard to the All State Rallies and all other state-wide youth endeavors.
NO. 20—PROMOTION COMMITTEE A youth promotion committee shall be appointed by the youth council.
This committee shall be responsible for the origination and distribution of materials for promotion of all district youth activities.
NO. 21—ATTIRE The conference recommends that action be taken not to allow any person
to work during camp or conference wearing make-up, immodest forms of dress, or anything contrary to church standards as stated in the Manual.
YOUTH SECTION OF DISTRICT STANDING RULES District standing rules affecting the youth work are listed in the youth
section of the standing rules. They are as follows: NO. 52—EXECUTIVE MEETINGS NO. 53—CONVENTION PROGRAM NO. 54—CAMP YOUTH PROGRAM NO. 55—TERMS OF SERVICE NO. 56—NOMINATIONS OF ZONE OFFICERS NO. 57—JOINT COUNCIL MEETINGS
YOUTH PROGRAM FOR DISTRICT CAMP (STANDING RULE NO. 60 OF DISTRICT CONFERENCE)
1. A youth director shall be hired to organize, plan, and direct all activi-ties of the youth (recreational, spiritual, and social) at the district camp. The director shall be contacted and appointed at least six months prior to the conference.
His duties shall be as follows: a. Responsibility for the registration of all youth. b. Assignment of sleeping quarters, squads, and work details. c. Plan and organize all recreational activities. d. Make available a list of all games and sheets to be signed by the youth
for the area in which he wishes to participate. e. Appoint a counselor to oversee and direct each area of recreational
activity.
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f. Responsibility for seeing that all youth participate in the required spiritual activities.
g. Collect a health form from each young person and see that the forms are filed with the camp nurse.
h. Handle all matters requiring discipline, along with the head counselor and, if need be, the district youth president.
II. Two head counselors shall be hired, one for boys and one for girls. These counselors shall be under the direct supervision of the youth director and shall give him complete co-operation.
The duties of the head counselors shall be as follows: a. Responsibility for the execution of all rules and regulations. b. Responsibility for morning and evening devotions. c. Supervision of the squad counselors in the execution of their duties
and responsibilities. d. See that all youth are in service with the squad counselors during re-
quired periods. e. Check all sleeping quarters for lights out and quietness. f. Periodically check with squad counselors during recreational activities. g. May excuse any young person who is ill, or has a good reason, from
an activity. h. Inspect sleeping quarters at designated time each day. III. A counselor shall be acquired for each squad. The squad counselors
shall be under the direct supervision of the head counselor and the youth director.
The duties of the squad counselors shall be as follows: a. Responsibility for his or her squad at all times except during recrea-
tional periods. b. See that all work is done properly during work periods. c. Shall not leave the grounds without first notifying the head counselor
and another person placed in charge of the squad. d. Sit in all required services in the area reserved for youth. e. Check roll at all activities and see that every squad member is ac-
counted for. f. See that sleeping quarters are kept clean, beds made, and ready for
inspection at the designated time. g. Take bed check, see that every one is in bed, lights out, and maintain
quietness. Any person missing or violating the rules shall be reported to the head counselor.
IV. The squads shall be no larger than fifteen persons. V. The camp fee for youth shall be set by the district youth council, to
be approved by the District Council. The registration fee is to be included in this amount. One dollar of the set fee is to be paid to the district youth treasurer.
VI. The camp board shall submit a list of the work details expected to be done by the youth to the youth director and/or the youth council four weeks prior to the conference.
VII. Camp staff applications, evaluation forms, and the camper evalua-tion forms shall be used.
YOUTH CONFERENCE FIRST SITTING
August 2
The first sitting of the second annual conference of the Michigan District Wesleyan Youth convened at 9 a.m. August 2, 1969. at the district camp
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grounds, Hopkins, Michigan. Rev. E. B. Woirol, youth president, called the meeting to order.
Rev. Leonard Strait, pastor at Lansing Emmanuel, led in the singing of "He Is Able to Deliver Thee" with Mrs. Harold Johnson at the piano.
Miss Sandra Shaw, youth president at Ithaca, led in prayer, after which Rev. Harold Johnson camp song evangelist, favored the conference with a special number in song, "What Shall I Give Thee, Master?"
District Youth President, Rev. Woirol, then presented Rev. C. M. Mar-shall, District Superintendent, as our devotional speaker. Rev. Marshall read I Cor. 3:8, "Every man (youth) shall receive his own reward according to his own labor." lie took as his theme, "Every Wesleyan Youth Doing His Thing." He stressed that each of us is playing the game of life, and that God has written the rules, and we must abide by them. He further com-mented that each youth should do his thing (whatever God is talking to him about), and that he do it according to the rules of the Bible. He stated (1) The disciples had been with Jesus personally (2) They were endued with the power of the Holy Spirit (3) They were men of prayer, and (4) Had little material possessions, but had utter dependence on God.
The district Secretary, Rev. Aaron Rummage, called the roll. The first ten rows of the center section and platform were designated as
the conference bar. After the establishing of the conference bar, the report of the District
Youth President was heard. A motion carried that the conference accept this report with a rising vote.
The District Secretary read the auditor's report for the district treasurer's books, after which Rev. Dale Kessler, district youth treasurer, reported. Motion carried to accept this report.
The following zone representatives reported: North Central Zone—Rev. Roy Tripp Fruitful Zone—Rev. Dale Kessler Western Pioneer Zone—Rev. David Tabler Capital Zone—Mr. David Crandall
Motion carried to accept these reports. The churches of each zone which had received the rally banner the most
times were recognized. They were: North Central Zone—Ithaca Church iN orthern Light Zone—Munising Church Capitol Zone—Witmer Memorial Fruitful Zone—Traverse Heights
Rev. Dale Kessler reported for the Action Committee. Resolution No. 1, regarding funds for the Area Youth Council, was
amended to read "to be sent in by January 1." Adopted as amended. Resolution No. 2, regarding directors of youth camp. Adopted. Resolution No. 3, regarding Standing Rule 19 on Page 50 of 1968 Jour-
nal. Adopted. Resolution No. 4, regarding CYC summer camps. Adopted. A substitute
motion prevailed that "All summer children and youth camps be conducted at Hopkins Camp Grounds." Substitute motion carried.
Resolution No. 5, regarding salaries of youth officers. Carried. Resolution No. 6, regarding Standing Rule 15, on Page 49, being deleted.
Adopted. A substitute motion prevailed that we have at least four youth rallies held in each zone during the conference year. This is to be placed in the Standing Rules. Adopted.
Rev. William Kinnan, pastor at Lansing Trinity Church, presented to the conference Rev. Donald Pence who is the youth pastor at the Lansing
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Trinity Church. Rev. Pence gave his testimony. A motion prevailed that he be given an honorary seat within the bar.
An announcement was made that the mother of Rev. Byrd, a scheduled camp evangelist, passed away as Rev. Byd was enroute to our camp. The conference was led in prayer by Rev. William Kinnan, pastor at Lan-sing, for God's blessing upon Rev. Byrd during this time of bereavement.
The conference divided into their respective zones for the election of officers, after which the conference adjourned.
SECOND SITTING
The second sitting reconvened at 1:30 p.m. at the call of the Youth President, Rev. E. B. Woirol.
Rev. Don Pence, youth pastor at Lansing Trinity, led in the singing of 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" with Mrs. William Kinnan at the organ. Rev. Dale Kessler, pastor at College Terrace Traverse City Church, led
in prayer, after which Rev. Don Pence sang a solo entitled, "The Wonder Of it All."
The secretary read the minutes of the first sitting. Motion carried to accept these minutes with minor corrections.
The result of the elections for Zone officers was given by the district secretary. They are as follows Capitol Zone: President—Larry Greene
Vice President—Tom Kinnan Secretary— Joyce Marshall Treasurer—Marlin Latimer
Northern Light Zone: President—Todd Roberson Vice President—Richard Haverkate Secretary— JoAnn Goings Treasurer Pro-Tem—JoAnn Goings
North Central Zone: President: Rev. Roy Tripp Vice President—Rev. Richard Workman Secretary—Mrs. Jean Witmer Treasurer—Sandra Shaw
Western Pioneer Zone: President—Rev. R. G. Diehi Vice President—Rev. David Tabler Secretary— Karen Brecheisen Treasurer— Ron David
Fruitful Zone: President—Rev. Douglas Knight Vice President—Rev. Dale Kessler Secretary— Shirley Clark Treasurer—Rev. Dale Brugger
The district youth president appointed the following tellers for the elec-tion of officers:
Rev. D. Brugger, Head Teller; Rev. D. Pence, Rev. L. Strait, Rev. D. Tabler, Rev. L. Greene, Mr. J. Shaw, Rev. R. ileyde, Rev. R. Thompson.
Rev. C. M. Marshall, District Superintendent, placed in nominations the following names for District Youth President upon recommendation of the District Board of Administration: Rev. Dale Kessler, Rev. Roy Tripp, Rev. R. Daughenbaugh, Rev. Dick Emery. Rev. Kessler was elected.
Ballots were cast for the remaining officers of the Executive Youth Council and the following were elected.
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Secretary: Rev. Stephen Skinner Treasurer: Rev. Richard Heyd. Inasmuch as there was no election for the office of Vice President, a mo-
tion prevailed that the three highest names be voted on. Motion lost. Bal- lots were cast again, and Rev. Roy Tripp was elected.
Inasmuch as Rev. Woirol is entering the hospital for surgery this week, and Rev. Aaron Rummage, District Secretary, must return to his duties in Indiana, the District President requested of the D.B.A. that the newly elected officers take office immediately. Request granted.
The conference recessed for 15 minutes. The conference reconvened at the call of the chair. Rev. Larry Greene,
representative of Owosso College, spoke briefly to the conference. A motion prevailed that the District Youth Council take care of the
unfinished business. Carried. A motion prevailed that District Superintendent, Rev. C. M. Marshall,
be given a rising vote of thanks for his assistance and leadership to Wes- leyan Youth. Carried.
A motion carried that Youth President, Rev. Woirol, be given a rising vote of thanks for his fine leadership in this conference and throughout the past year.
A motion prevailed that Tvlrs. E. L. Downey be given a rising vote of thanks for her efficient secretarial help. Carried.
The conference was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. with prayer by District Su- perintendent Marshall.
Respectfully submitted, REV. AARON RUMMAGE District Secretary
YOUTH PRESIDENT'S REPORT
To our District Superintendent, Rev. C. M. Marshall, pastors, youth presidents, delegates, and friends of the Second Annual Youth Conference of the Michigan District of the Wesleyan Church, greetings in the precious name of Jesus.
It is with great pleasure that I stand before you today to bring this report. God has smiled upon the Wesleyan Youth of our district the past year. The youth of our district show me a great deal in their dedication and service to the church and it makes me very proud to have been a part of them over the past year. We need not worry about the future of our great church with such consecrated young people. The Lord is using them and I believe from the depths of my heart that our Wesleyan youth will make the church of tomorrow the greatest outreaching organism that the world has ever known. In short, I am sold on the Wesleyan youth of our church.
GOALS: The goals that the District Youth Council outlined have been followed to the letter. The Council has worked hard to bring to pass each proposal that was outlined at the beginning of this year. I wish to thank my council for the assistance they have so graciously rendered in the in-terest of youth.
PROJECT: The recommended project was to remodel the old dining hall and purchase more sports equipment. Last year's project, the basket-ball court, exceeded the early estimate by over $500. It was necessary to use most of this year's project money to complete last year's project. This concerned me a great deal but as I observed the many young people enjoy-ing this new facility I was pleased that my council could be a part of such a great addition to our camp grounds. With remaining money new equip-ment has been purchased to enhance our athletic department.
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YOUTH CAMP: Without a doubt the most outstanding feature of this year's youth work has been in the area of youth camps. The credit for the most part goes to the outstanding leadership of Mr. Ronald David, Rev. Workman, and Rev. Goodrich. Another reason for the improvement in summer camps is due to a drive for advanced registration. Over 80% of the campers were pre-registered. The two CYC camps had a total of nearly 250 and it appears that the regular youth camp will have about 200 enroll-ment. This marks the largest attendance on record for any given summer and we give God the praise.
ZONE REPORT: In my year as Youth President I have visited every zone in the conference. I was blessed as I saw a cross section of our youth. Without a doubt we have the finest Christian young people to be found anywhere. They are ready and willing to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to the uttermost parts of the world and even to the moon if necessary.
ALL STATE RALLY: For the second year the four districts of our state have worked together to put on the greatest program ever in the his-tory of Rally Day Activities. Over 2,000 people attended the services and heard Mr. Don Lonie, 0. D. Emery and the Alpha and Omega Singers. Plans are in full swing for the 1969 All State Rally.
RECOMMENDATIONS: I sincerely desire that when district bound-aries are set, that Hopkins Camp will be made into a State Youth Camp. With the addition of the basketball court we have much more to offer than any other Wesleyan camp site in the state.
TERMINATION: The Discipline has set an age limit of thirty-five for all youth officers except for the General Secretary of Youth. I am now well past that age, therefore, I can no longer serve in this capacity. Youth have become such a part of my life that I will be at a loss for awhile. I trust that I can still be useful in this, the greatest department of the Wesleyan Church.
PERSONAL REPORT: Times preached 5 Zone raffles attended 5
(in my own zone) Youth Council meetings conducted 5 Area Youth Leadership Convention 1 District Youth Camps worked 1 Miles traveled 4000 Salary paid in full.
Respectfully submitted, REV. E. B. WomoL
ACTION COMMITTEE REPORT RESOLUTION NO. 1—Inasmuch as the Michigan Conference Youth
Department is in the North Central Area; and since this area has developed an Area Youth Council and; inasmuch as this council needs funds by which to operate and; whereas the Area Youth Council has set a fee of 10c per youth member to be paid to the Area Youth Treasurer:
BE IT RESOLVED That each local church's youth society pay the equivalent of 10 cents per youth member to the district youth treasurer, to be paid by January 1. (Approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 2—WHEREAS The Discipline (575-4) (579-5) states that all summer youth camps are directed by and through the Dis-trict Christian Education Department and; whereas the Youth Depart. ment will have no involvement in any of the camping programs:
BE IT RESOLVED That the Youth Department recommend to the District Board of Administration that the District Youth Council have
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charge of the youth camp during the regular family camp as they have had in the past. (Approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 3—BE IT RESOLVED That Standing Rule No. 19 on page 50 of the 1968 Conference Journal have the following paragraph added:
The Executive Youth Council shall have the authority to work out plans with the other districts in regard to the All State Rallies and all other state-wide youth endeavors. (Approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 4—Inasmuch as The Discipline (576-4) (576-5) provides for the CYC summer camps;
BE IT RESOLVED That Standing Rule No. 12 on page 49 of the 1968 Journal be changed to read:
The facilities at Hopkins Camp shall be used for all of the District Junior and Senior summer camps." (Approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 5—BE IT RESOLVED That Standing Rule No. 6 on page 48 be amended to read: The annual salaries for district youth officers shall be as follows: president, $300; secretary, $75; treasurer, $100. (Approved.)
RESOLUTION NO. 6—WHEREAS THE new Discipline, (1288) (4), calls for Zone rallies or conventions to be held at least quarterly, at such time and places as the Zone Wesleyan Youth executive committee shall determine;
BE IT RESOLVED That standing rule No. 15 of the 1968 Conference Journal be changed to read: There shall be at least four youth rallies held in each zone during the conference year. (Approved.)
MICHIGAN DISTRICT WESLEYAN YOUTH ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
DALE KESSLER, TREASURER July 1, 1968—June 30, 1969
ADMINISTRATIVE FUND BALANCE ON HAND, JULY 1, 1968 $ 319.39
RECEIPTS 30% from societies $554.42 Budget 647.40 Lunch Stand 61.10 Rebate on Films 45.38 Camp Registrations 82.00 10 cents Budget 42.78
Total Receipts 1,433.08 GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS $1,752.47
DISBURSEMENTS Salaries $425.00 Phone 65.60 Mileage 468.96 C.P.A. Audit 78.00 Stationery 26.00 40% to Zones 92.16 Food and Lodging 63.00 Typing 25.00 Conference Journals 108.65
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Postage 26.80 Supplies 17.43 Bank Charge 9.93
Total Disbursements BALANCE ON HAND IN ADMINISTRATIVE FUND
YOUTH PROJECT BALANCE ON HAND JULY 1, 1968 RECEIPTS BALANCE ON HAND JUNE 30, 1969
1,406.53 $ 345.94
$ 516.79
$ 516.79
YOUTH CAMP
BALANCE ON HAND JULY 1, 1968 $ 112.30
RECEIPTS Senior Camp $1,224.00 Junior Camp 2,069.00 Snack Bar 535.80 Milk Returns 93.52 Registrations 70.00 Miscellaneous 70.00
Total Receipts 4,062.32 GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS $4,174.62
DISBURSEMENTS Food $1,109.99 Camp Board 579.91 Snack Bar 462.90 Honorariums 1,025.00 Mileage 199.54 Phone 85.20 Handi-Craft 199.54 Educational Material 148.35 Athletic Equipment 127.62 Film Rental 199.25 Laundry 6.09 Medical Supplies 15.07 Garbage Service 50.00 Stationery 12.00 Camp Supplies 67.27 Meals 7.00 Postage 6.00 Miscellaneous 15.15
Total Disbursements $4,316.55 DEFICIT $ -141.93 TOTAL IN ALL DEPARTMENTS ADMINISTRATIVE FUND $ 345.94 YOUTII PROJECT 516.79 YOUTH CAMP -141.93 (deficit) ON HAND IN ALL DEPARTMENTS JUNE 30,
1969 $ 720.80
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Sterling 2 15 2 480 60 50 590 Traverse City 1 22 1 10 1 40 Witmer Men. 1 12 1 7 9 11 1 2160 165 75 2400 Wyoming
TOTALS 6 71 31 388 3 35 28 434 9 219 704 273 120 24960 3431 1172 29563
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TOTALS 41 1936750 336481 38 403659 86904 8 98749 75341 23325 2021005 1742117
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_Honor 1258 71 145 1474 1474 Houghton Lake 1330 1330 6683 475 628 526 8312 9642 Ithaca 1430 1430 15151 434 153 15738 17168 Jackson 600 562 1162 18689 3064 9548 147 31448 3000 13000 45610 Kalamazoo 307 307 12681 394 313 13388 694 694 14389 Lansing Trio. 2309 2309 32773 292 4592 1188 38845 41154 Lansing Emm. 517 517 8877 8877 4050 4050 13444 Merrill 107 155 82 344 8954 985 1976 11915 61 34 11 106 12365 Midland Trio. 340 340 12407 1493 13900 333 333 768 39659 40427 55000 Munising 13 13 2376 2376 2389 Muskegon 1st Muskegon M.D. 91 91 5695 186 5881 300 300 6272 Newberry 114 114 952 402 510 1864 10 10 1988 Owosso 2082 2082 48861 4319 7116 3415 63711 65793 Rockfort 264 1397 1661 10687 928 1215 167 12997 56 70 126 900 900 15684 Sault Ste. H. 462 462 816T 1357k 9524 225 535 760 10746 Scottville 97 97 6024 6024 394 394 9900 9900 16415 Sterling 87 87 4898 787 5685 5772 Traverse City 692 1510 2202 12540 .1269 2085 15894 9010 9010 27106 Witmer Hem. 380 380 9888 448 1250 11586 11966 Wyoming 1334 1334 1334
TOTALS 31340 7250 4329 42919 451532 45431 75999 16836 589798 4897 535 839 605 6888 9191 65450 124641 764237
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TOTALS 1465300668 983130011120030510 1540017476 796314724 2240 94 1985 169 48642 615639 166 30 264 460 617099 26004 6975Q 1101105288
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TOTALS 7178 35905 383 703 5149898 42930 802 50291 16361 6011 14919 37239 5407 42692 77
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