7:14 p.m. Foster Ockerman, Jr., chair called to order the First United Church Administrative Council. Foster invited Chuck Griffin to open the meeting with prayer.

CONVENING THE BODY

Foster Ockerman, Jr. presented the Minutes of April 14, 2003 and the Charge Conference Minutes of May 12, 2003. Foster apprised the Council of a follow-up to the April 14, 2003 Minutes regarding the possibility of a Youth Choir during the summer months. A Youth Choir has been organized and a choir summer tour is planned. Kathryn Beach made a motion to accept both sets of Minutes and seconded by Ken Creech. Motion approved.

APPROVAL OF 
THE MINUTES

Dr. Al Gwinn reminded the Administrative Council of a past meeting, at which time, he explained the practice of L to the 3^rd power: Loving, learning and leading effectively. Dr. Gwinn referred to the letter of James (the brother of Jesus), 3^rd chapter and the 16^th verse as it speaks to the leaders of the church to be pure, peace-loving, considerate and open to reason; it is straightforward and sincere – they are peacemakers. Then reading from the 4^th chapter, 7^th verse: Submit yourselves to God.

CENTERING TIME

Dr. Al Gwinn asked the Administrative Council if anyone knew how glass elevators on the side of buildings came to be? As the story goes: An architect from Atlanta, Georgia was trying to create a design to add another elevator for a building in downtown Atlanta. The architect and a group of associates were standing in the lobby of the building. A custodian standing near the group happened to hear the group talking and thought to himself, building an additional elevator in the building would just create such a construction mess that he would have to clean up. The custodian stepped up to the group and pulled aside a VP he felt comfortable talking to and suggested they should build the elevator outside of the building. Thus the idea was born and now you see glass elevators on building exteriors.

At this time in the meeting Dr. Gwinn introduced a film clip from the Night Line program with Ted Coppell entitled, The Deep Dive For Innovation. The film clip highlighted a design firm given the challenge to take something old and familiar, a shopping-cart, to completely redesign it in five days. A team of individuals from different areas of skill and knowledge was assembled. The team divided into groups to talk, define, watch, and learn with a couple of guidelines: One idea at a time and stay focused. A few additional thoughts and ideas came out of the clip that the Council discussed:

When the film clip ended Dr. Gwinn admonished the Administrative Council to sacrifice for the church and just think with the Lord. To creep out of the box a little bit when thinking about the Andover property and our downtown facility.

LEARNING TIME

LEARNING TIME 
continued…

·1 Foster Ockerman, Jr. shared he had received a draft copy of the deed to Andover property which now is being revised to reflect several items particular to Fayette County. The Kentucky Conference and the Lexington District are continuing to work out the arrangement details. The only change, to date, is the 5-year payment plan has been increased to 7 years. Foster and Ernie Stamper have talked with lending institutions and getting proposals, including one which has an alternate with a sub-prime interest rate for a short-term loan. A loan may be finalized within the next 30 days.

·2 The three Lay Members to Annual Conference: Dr. Jim Orr, Marsha Berry, and George Denmark shared in their reports regarding Annual Conference. Congratulations were extended to Dr. Al Gwinn for his unanimous appointment by the Conference as its candidate for the episcopacy for the 2004 elections.

o Dr. Jim Orr shared he was very thankful for the opportunity to attend Annual Conference. Dr. Orr said we have a very special Bishop and Dr. Orr found Bishop King to be spirit-filled and easy to talk to.

o Dr. Al Gwinn was reappointed to 1^st UMC. Dr. Gwinn also was elected to head the delegation to General Conference with Maxie Dunnam, Thomas Eblen, Deborah Wallace-Padgett, Rhoda Peters, Thomas Grieb, and Edger Goins. Lay delegates are John Minton, Mel Bowdan,

Christine Harman, Larry Epley, Jeannette Westerfield, Verna McKinney and Richard Wilson

o Clergy delegates to the Southeastern Jurisdictional conference are David Grout and others. Lay delegates are Craig Robertson, Connie Mitchell and others.

o Marsha Berry reported about a funny moment at Annual Conference regarding a standing rule that turned out not to be a standing rule, at all, but a tradition.

o Marsha said, in reflection, the face of Annual Conference has changed over the years as the mode of casual dress has changed.

o Marsha also shared that there were equal number of deaths, retirees, and new members taken into full connection.

o George Denmark reported this was his fifth Annual Conference to attend and found it to be the best of all. In the language of a retired Navy man, if Bishop King were an admiral he would love to serve under him.

o George said, in his opinion, Dr. Gwinn was the MVP, and Evelyn Laycock was a great speaker.

· Ernie Stamper, chair reported he was a little disappointed the pledges are not closer to the actual budget amount. The positive side is when looking at a 6-year overview the year-to-date total in May is the best in 6 years. The actual income is still low and actual expense is still well below normal. There being no questions the report was approved as reported.

· Bob Fleming, chair reported a $50,000 gift had been received from the Francis Lancaster Estate. Bob also shared with the Administrative Council the Endowment Foundation is planning an endowment event for the fall using the theme: All Members Can Be Stewards For Endowment. Foster mentioned that Rev. Lazar recently called to say he and his second wife were coming to Kentucky for a visit and a working lunch was arranged at the Church. At the end of the meeting a decision was made for the Church enter into a second stage with a gifting agreement to be prepared as requested by Rev. Lazar for his consideration. This agreement would expound the original proposal of developing a Christian retreat center with cabins, lodge, and camping grounds.

· Jackie Bondurant, chair reported there was a UMW meeting the 1^st of June. There will be an UMW Ice Cream Social here at the Church on July 13, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

· Looking ahead the Kentucky Conference UMW will host the UMW Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference in Louisville. As a project each church was asked to buy cornhusk dolls. There will 2500 dolls at $5.00 each. The Lexington District UMW hopes to do 210 dolls.

·1 Dr. Al Gwinn reported the search has narrowed to three persons being interviewed and the committee centered on one candidate with an offer being extended. However, the chosen individual also received an offer from another church in Missouri in addition to the 1^st UMC offer. Dr. Gwinn said he hear something, one-way or the other, by Wednesday, June 18 about the candidate’s decision.

MINISTRY UPDATES & DECISIONS

MINISTRY UPDATES
& DECISIONS 
continued…

MINISTRY UPDATES & DECISIONS continued…

§ 7/13 UMW Ice Cream Social

§ 9/20-21 Dr. Al Gwinn announced a One Day School of Prayer is currently being planned. The event will be opened to the church with such topics as prayer, fasting, etc. being addressed. Dr. Gwinn admonished the Council to begin praying for this important event.

§ 3/12/04 Kentucky Conference UMW Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference in Louisville.

§ Spring 2004 General Conference

§ June 2004 Kentucky Annual Conference

§ July 2004 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Dr. Jim Orr made mentioned that during Annual Conference, he was very proud of Rev. Martina Ockerman. She maintained herself in a very stately fashion and did a fine, fine job.

MENTION

There were no questions at this time.

WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WOULD 
YOU LIKE TO HAVE?

Dr. Gwinn closed the meeting and asked the Council to remember Jean and Bob Loy. Jean Loy was removed from life support this afternoon. Also remember Janet Townsend as she is in the hospital again.

CLOSING PRAYER

Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT