Sixth Meeting
Wednesday Morning, 9:00 AM
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Randall A. Grossman at 9:00 AM. Prayer was offered for Edward K. Moyer (by Richard E. Taylor), Sandy Snyder (by Ronald C. Mahurin), Ralph Reed (by David E. Gundrum) and Ethan Chon (by Dennis M. Cahill) who are experiencing physical difficulties at this time. Randall A. Grossman prayed and asked the Lord for His blessings during this day of Annual Conference.
Richard B. Ravis led the conference in worship accompanied by Eric R. North, Mark E. Barninger, Mark R. Evans, Elliot H. Ramos and Byron Barnshaw. The conference sang Everlasting God after which Mark R. Evans read Colossians 3:1-4 and prayed. We then sang Be Unto Your Name. James R. Batchler, Jr. read 1 John 4:7-21 and the conference repeated the Nicene Creed. Worship was concluded with the conference singing Take My Life and Let it Be.
Philip E. Yerrington spoke on the topic, “Fellowship Restored at Great Grace” from 1 John 4.
Report of the Registrar
The following requested to be excused for portions of Annual Conference: Kenneth F. Barber, Raymond R. Bertolet, John Dunn, Frank L. Herb, Jr., David H. Jones, J. Mark McCreary, Dana E. Weller and Richard A. Moyer.
Resolved, that these requests be granted.
Resolved, that the following Alternate Delegates be seated: Peter Everett, Cedar Crest, Jay Reinhard, Cedar Crest, and Charles Webb, Lagrangeville, NY.
Resolved, that the minutes of the third meeting be approved.
Resolved, that the minutes of the fourth meeting be approved.
Resolved, that the minutes of the fifth meeting be approved.
The following were elected:
Board of Directors of the Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc.
Bruce A. Ellingson (2 years)
Board of Youth and Young Adults
Dorothy Ruch (2 years)
The Study Committee on the millennium led a discussion of their work which is found in the 2006 yearbook page 205-221.
Resolved, that we adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:27 PM with James E. Mortland closing in prayer.