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Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church Annual District Conference Journal 2003 Annual District Conference Journal of the Illinois District The Wesleyan Church and its auxiliary organization Wesleyan Women Ministries Sixteenth Annual District Conference Wheaton Wesleyan Church Wheaton, Illinois June 1–2, 2003 Printing Plus 2326 Daniels Street Madison, WI 53718 Illinois District 2003 Conference Officials Dr. Earle L. Wilson General Superintendent The Wesleyan Church Rev. John Mills District Superintendent Illinois District The Wesleyan Church Statement of Purpose The Mission of The Wesleyan Church as stated in Paragraph 105 of The Discipline (2000 edition) is the primary purpose of the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church. It is, therefore, our purpose to direct all of our activities toward the fulfillment of that mission in harmony with the directives of the General Church as stated in The Discipline. To accomplish this in our district, it is our purpose that all District ministries and all Illinois District Churches be motivated: 1. To equip our laity for effective ministry. 2. To evangelize by leading men and women to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. 3. To conserve new converts by accepting them into membership in the church and discipling them for growth in grace. 4. To instruct and counsel ministers and lay leaders to become more efficient and effective in service and ministry. 5. To promote holiness of heart and life through personal experience and growth in grace. 6. To establish new churches within our district through an aggressive program of church planting. The all prevailing purpose is that we honor the Holy Spirit, exalt the Lord Jesus Christ and bring glory to our God. The ministry of the church is a ministry: 1. To the Lord—Worship and Praise 2. To the Saints—Fellowship and Encouragement 3. To the World—Witness and Evangelization 2 Illinois District 2003 Contents Statement of Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 Illinois District Map/Zones ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Official Directory .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 2003–2004 District Positions ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Categories of Service ................................................................................................................................................... 10 2003–2004 Ministerial Directory ................................................................................................................................ 12 2003–2004 Lay Directory ............................................................................................................................................ 14 2003 Personnel Directory - Relations and Appointments ............................................................................................ 16 2003 Pastoral Placement .............................................................................................................................................. 18 Directory of Churches ................................................................................................................................................. 19 2003–2004 District Budget .......................................................................................................................................... 27 2003–2004 USF Assessment ....................................................................................................................................... 28 In Loving Memory....................................................................................................................................................... 29 Standing Rules ............................................................................................................................................................. 32 Conference Minutes ..................................................................................................................................................... 35 Agenda ................................................................................................................................................................. 35 Daily Proceedings ................................................................................................................................................. 36 Statement of Certification ............................................................................................................................................ 40 Roll Call ............................................................................................................................................................... 41 Reports District Superintendent ......................................................................................................................................... 43 Assistant District Superintendent ......................................................................................................................... 47 Action Committee ................................................................................................................................................ 47 Board of Ministerial Development ....................................................................................................................... 48 Secretary of DBA ................................................................................................................................................. 50 Auditor ................................................................................................................................................................. 54 Treasurer............................................................................................................................................................... 54 2002-2003 USF Accountability ............................................................................................................................ 58 Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................................................. 59 Nominating Committee 2002–2003 ..................................................................................................................... 59 Director of Evangelism and Church Growth/Planting .......................................................................................... 60 Director of Multicultural Ministries ..................................................................................................................... 60 Director of Public Morals and Social Concerns/Wesleyans For Life ................................................................... 61 Director of Leadership Training ........................................................................................................................... 61 Director of TNT.................................................................................................................................................... 62 Director of World Missions .................................................................................................................................. 62 Wesleyan Men President and Finances ................................................................................................................ 63 Wesleyan Youth District President ....................................................................................................................... 63 Statistical Report .................................................................................................................................................. 65 Wesleyan Women Directory............................................................................................................................................................... 76 District Standing Rules ......................................................................................................................................... 77 District Plan of Work............................................................................................................................................ 78 Convention Journal of Proceedings ...................................................................................................................... 79 Agenda .......................................................................................................................................................... 79 Minutes .......................................................................................................................................................... 79 Roll Call ........................................................................................................................................................ 84 Reports District Director............................................................................................................................................. 85 Assistant Director .......................................................................................................................................... 86 Outreach Director .......................................................................................................................................... 86 Nominating Committee for 2002–2003......................................................................................................... 87 Auditor (Wesleyan Women) ......................................................................................................................... 87 3 Illinois District 2003 Wesleyan Women Treasurer ......................................................................................................................... 87 Auditor (WKFM) .......................................................................................................................................... 89 Coordinator for Wesleyan Kids For Missions ............................................................................................... 89 Wesleyan Kids For Missions 2002-2003 Membership Drive ....................................................................... 90 Book Club Coordinator ................................................................................................................................. 91 Contacts for Local Church Wesleyan Women .............................................................................................. 92 District Calendar ............................................................................................................................ Back Cover 4 Illinois District 2003 Illinois District Map/Zones 1. Barrington Hills 2. Bolingbrook 3. Broadview 4. Chicago 5. Clifton 6. Elk Grove—Grace 7. Elk Grove—Wesleyan Community 8. Joliet 9. Joliet—Vida Nueva 10. Oak Lawn—Wesleyan Community 11. Wheaton 12. Bloomington 13. Creve Coeur 14. DeKalb 15. DeKalb—Vida Nueva 16. Galesburg 17. Princeton 18. Rock Island—Heritage 19. Rock Island—Vida Nueva 20. Rockford 21. Bridgeport 22. Casey 23. Decatur 24. Fairfield 25. Janesville 26. Lawrenceville 27. Marshall 28. Mt Vernon 29. Oblong 30. Robinson 31. Urbana 5 Illinois District 2003 Official Directory Denominational Headquarters International Center, The Wesleyan Church LOCATION: 6060 Castleway West Drive MAIL: PO Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250-0434 PHONE: (317) 570–5100 WEB PAGE: www.wesleyan.org General Superintendent of the South Central Area Dr. Earle L. Wilson PO Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250-0434 PHONE: (317) 570–5146 FAX: (317) 570–5255 E-MAIL: GeneralEW@aol.com Publishing House Wesleyan Publishing House Donald Cady, General Publisher PO Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250-0434 PHONE: (800) 493–7539 [8 A.M.– 4:30 P.M., M–F] FAX: (800) 788–3535 [24 hrs., 7 days a week] SWITCHBOARD: (317) 570–5100 Area Educational Institutions Indiana Wesleyan University 4201 S. Washington Street, Marion, IN 46953 PHONE: (765) 674–6901 FAX: (765 ) 677–2499 PHONE: FAX: E-Mail: Wesleyan Seminary Foundation PO Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250–0434 (317) 570–5130 (317) 570–5270 WesEdMin@wesleyan.org District Headquarters LOCATION: 1305 Dianne Dr., Bloomington, IL 61704 MAIL: PO Box 1244, Bloomington, IL 61702–1244 PHONE: (309) 662–6606 FAX: (309) 664–5506 TOLL FREE: (877) 844–9404 E-MAIL: idwc@earthlink.net WEB PAGE: www.idwc.com PARSONAGE: 1305 Dianne Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704–2591 District Officials District Superintendent Assistant DS Secretary 6 John Mills PO Box 1244 Bloomington 61702-1244 John Bray 4801 44th Street Rock Island 61201 LaMar Brown 1406 S. Sixth St Lawrenceville 62439 (309) 662–6606 (309) 664–5506 j.mills@idwc.com (309) 788–2030 (309) 788–9627 j.bray@idwc.com (618) 943–5494 (618) 943–4453 lbrown@idwc.com Illinois District 2003 Treasurer John Handy 618 Myrtlewood Ln Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 682–9241 (708) 387–3828 j.handy@idwc.com District Board of Administration Ex. Com. John Mills, Chairman; John Bray, LaMar Brown, John Handy MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Ordained Patrick Garcia, Joseph Liddick, Steven Wright Lay Lawrence Butts, Lee Dominguez, Tim Howard, Stephen Perry District Board of Trustees Corp. President John Mills Corp. Vice-Pres. John Bray Corp. Secretary LaMar Brown Corp. Treasurer John Handy Lawrence Butts, Lee Dominguez, Patrick Garcia, Tim Howard, Joseph Liddick, Stephen Perry, Steven Wright District Departmental Officers Best Years Fellowship Director Roy E. Crawford, 323 N. Craig Pl, Lombard 60148 (630) 691–8925 Children’s Ministries Director James D. Clements, Jr. 5229 Amesbury Dr., Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 359–4235 Educational Director Marge Knitter, PO Box 241, Wayne 60184 (630) 497–5250 (630) 293–7200 (630) 293–7909 Evangelism & Church Growth Director Tim Howard, 1653 30th Ave., Moline 61265 Leadership Training Director Brian Sexton, 857 N. Farnham St., Galesburg 61401 Monday Update, Executive Editor DS John Mills Multicultural Ministries Development Director Benjamin Moncivaiz, 802 8th Ave., Silvis 61282 (309) 797–3872 Public Morals & Social Concerns Committee R. Ray Anderson, 25 Lilac Ct., South Elgin 60177 (309) 342–5379 b.sexton@idwc.com (309) 662–6606 (309) 796–4158 b.moncivaiz@idwc.com (847) 717–7838 r.anderson@idwc.com Statistician Rod Pickett, 545 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove 60007 Sunday School Director Laura Barwegen, 21030 Donnybrook Ln, DeKalb 60115 Web Master Rick Carder, 920 E. Dawes Ave., Wheaton 60187 (847) 891–7028 (847) 437–8188 r.pickett@idwc.com (815) 756–5523 (630) 668–3636 r.carder@idwc.com 7 Illinois District 2003 Wesleyan Kids For Missions (WKFM) District Coordinator Phyllis Miller, PO 96, Flat Rock 62427 Wesleyan Men President Charles Muir, 626 Myrtlewood Ln, Wheaton 60187 Wesleyan Women Director Susan Mills, PO Box 1244, Bloomington 61702–1244 (618) 584–3746 (630) 665–0629 (630) 562–3900x224 c.muir@idwc.com (309) 662–6606 s.mills@idwc.com Wesleyan Youth President Patrick Garcia, 403 S. Maple, Urbana 61801 Wesleyans for Life Director R. Ray Anderson, 25 Lilac Ct., South Elgin 60177 (217) 367–4566 (217) 344–2586 (217) 367–7466 p.garcia@idwc.com (847) 717–7838 r.anderson@idwc.com World Missions Director Meredith Bailie, 26 West 467 Jewell Rd, Winfield 60190 (630) 690–3978 m.bailie@idwc.com The Local Church Fiscal year closes April 30. All budgets (USF 11.5%) should be paid monthly. The District Fiscal Year closes May 10. Final remittances must be postmarked on or before May 10. Send funds to Mr. John Handy, 618 Myrtlewood Ln, Wheaton, IL 60187 [(630) 682–9241]. 8 Illinois District 2003 2003–2004 District Positions Elections/Appointments by the DBA Assistant District Superintendent Rev. John A. Bray Board of Review—Reserve Ministerial Auditing Committee Larry Butts (East and South Auditor) John Handy (East and North Auditor) Terry Johnson (West Auditor) Paul Burress Paul Scheuermeier James Wright Lay Board of Ministerial Development Chairman John Bray Melvin Bronson Michelle Hughes Building Committee John Mills, Chairman John Bray Lawrence Butts Lee Dominguez Russ Meyers Charles Muir Paul Scheuermeier Steve Wright Ex-Officio John Mills Ben Moncivaiz Ministerial Paul Burress (2005) South Roy Crawford (2006) Chicago Joe Liddick (2004) Chicago Paul Scheuermeier (2006) South Brian Sexton (2005) West Leonard Waller (2005) South Shannon Whaples (2004) West James Wright (2005) Chicago Conference Action Committee District Board of Administration Conference Credentials LaMar Brown Education Director Lay Rich Bruder (2005) West Gary Bryant (2006) South Bill Burford (2006) West Bob Horan (2005) Chicago Doug Knox (2006) Chicago Stephen Perry (2004) West Pam Schultz (2004) Chicago Greg Scott (2005) South Patty Seifert (2004) South Board of Review Ministerial Ray Anderson Joseph Blasczyk Roy Crawford Richard Norton Lay Ted Elliott Bob Horan Tony Perkins Marge Knitter Leadership Development Journey Cluster Mentors John Bray, North/West Patrick Garcia, East/Central Ben Moncivaiz, Multicultural Daniel Szombathy, South Steve Wright, Chicago Nominating Committee2003–2004 Ministerial Joseph Blasczyk Leonard Waller, Jr. Lay Marge Knitter Tony Perkins DBA Members (M) Joseph Liddick (L) Timothy Howard Orders of the Day Committee John Mills, District Superintendent John Bray, Assistant District Superintendent LaMar Brown, District Secretary Web Master Rick Carder 9 Illinois District 2003 Categories of Service Ordained Minister Comm. Minister Lay Minister Licensed Minister Ministerial Student District Service: OM-DS OM-DA OM-MD District Superintendent Full–time Assistant District Superintendent Full–time Other District Ministries Pastoral Service: OM-PM CM-PM OM-PA CM-PA OM-CO CM-CO OM-AP CM-AP OM-A1 CM-A1 OM-YP CM-YP OM-MS CM-MS OM-VI CM-VI OM-MA CM-MA OM-CE CM-CE OM-PC CM-PC OM-EV CM-EV OM-SP CM-SP OM-S1 LM-PM LM-PA LM-CO LM-AP LM-A1 LM-YP LM-MS LM-VI LM-MA LM-CE LM-PC LM-EV LM-SP LM-S1 LA-LP OM-PL OM-SD OM-SA OM-TA OM-TP Service Category CM-PL CM-SD CM-SA CM-TA CM-TP LM-PL LM-SD LM-SA LM-TA LM-TP MS-PS MS-AS Evangelistic Service: OM-AL CM-AL OM-GE OM-RE Denominational Service: OM-AD OM-ED OM-HM CM-HM OM-MI Senior Pastor Pastor Co-Pastor Associate Pastor Assistant Pastor Youth Pastor Minister of Music Minister of Visitation Minister of Administration Minister of Christian Education Minister of Pastoral Care Minister of Evangelism Supply Pastor, Wesleyan Supply Pastor, Non-Wesleyan Supply Pastor, Lay Supply Pastor on loan from another district Supply Pastor in Process of Denom. Transfer Asst Supply Pastor in Process of Denom. Trans Pastor-District Transfer, Applied For Pastor-District Transfer, Pending Completion Of Ministerial Student-Pastor, Supply Ministerial Student-Assistant Pastor, Supply LM-AL Associate General Evangelist General Evangelist Reserve General Evangelist LM-AD LM-ED LM-HM LM-MI Administrator (General Church) Educator in TWC education institution Home Missionary Missionary in TWC – World Missions Interchurch Service: OM-IC Interchurch Service Special Services: OM-SS Special Service Chaplain: OM-CH Chaplain Other Service: OM-OA CM-OA 10 LM-OA Other Appointment Illinois District 2003 OM-IT OM-WD OM-EL OM-RS OM-RT OM-WA OM-PT CM-IT CM-WD LM-IT LM-WD CM-RT CM-WA CM-PT LM-WA LM-PT OM-SH CM-SH LM-SH Itinerate Bible Teacher Withdrawn from TWC/ deceased Ordained Minister on educational leave Ordained Minister on reserve Retired Minister Minister without appointment Minister in process of transfer (from another denomination and not under pastoral appointment.) Short-term Missionary Ministerial Students: MS-ST Affiliate Church: OM-AW CM-AW OM-F1 CM-F1 OM-AF CM-AF LM-AW LM-F1 LM-AF Ministerial Student Wesleyan Pastor–Affiliate Church Wesleyan Asst Pastor– Affiliate Church Non-Wesleyan Pastor– Affiliate Church Special Workers/Lay Categories: Comm. Lay CL-AY CL-LM CL-LE CL-YD CL-DM CL-SE CL-CW CL-SM CL-DC CL-CK CL-SO CL-SW Licensed Lay LL-LE LL-YD LL-DM LL-SE LL-CW LL-SM LL-DC LL-CK LL-SO LL-SW Service Category Commissioned Short-term Missionary Commissioned Lay Missionary Lay Evangelist Youth Director Director of Music Song Evangelist Children’s Worker Spouse in Ministry Director of Christian Education Chalk Artist Social Worker Special Workers (other) 11 Illinois District 2003 2003–2004 Ministerial Directory District Conference June 1-2, 2003 OM-RT ADAMS, Forrest L. (Vera), 206 Leaverton St., Palestine 62451 ..................................... (618) 586–2017 OM-CH ANDERSON, R. Ray (Sandy), 25 Lilac Ct., South Elgin 60177...................................... (847) 717–3088 r.anderson@idwc.com OM-RT APEL, Herbert E. (Lorelie), 30W050 Mulberry Ct., Warrenville 60555 .......................... (630) 836–9275 h.apel@idwc.com OM-RT AWE, Orville M. (Dorothy), %Deb Jurski, 2510 Consaul St., Lot 23, Toledo, OH 43605 CL-SW AWE, Dorothy Z.(Orville),% Deb Jurski, 2510 Consaul St., Lot 23, Toledo, OH 43605 OM-PA AZOFEIFA, Rodrigo (Ricci), 902 Fotis Ave #4, DeKalb 60115 ..................................... (815) 758–0801 OM-MI BAILIE, Meredith J. (May), 26 West 467 Jewell Rd, Winfield 60190............................. (630) 690–3978 m.bailie@idwc.com CL-LM BAILIE, May (Meredith), 26 West 467 Jewell Rd, Winfield 60190 ................................ (630) 690–3978 OM-RT OM-PA OM-SD OM-PM OM-AS OM-SD OM-PA CL-SW OM-PA MS-ST OM-A1 OM-PA OM-RT MS-ST OM-A1 OM-EL OM-PA OM-RT OM-RT CM-RT LM-PA MS-ST OM-AL LA-LP 12 BEECHER, Howard J., Sr., 1616 Cedar St., Methodist Village, Dycus Rm #229, Lawrenceville 62439 BLASCZYK, Joseph, 2108 W. Iowa St., Chicago 60622............................................... 0 (773) 278–4232 BERGMAN, Patrick (Chelsea), 3433 14th St., Moline 61265 .......................................... (309) 736-9483 BRAY, John A. (Patty), 3105 30th St, Moline 61265........................................................ (309) 764–1907 j.bray@idwc.com BRAY, Patty (John), 3105 30th St, Moline 61265 ........................................................... (309) 764–1907 p.bray@idwc.com BROTHERS, Dwayne (Kathy), 2200 5 th St., East Moline 61244.................................... (309) 752-2913 BROWN, C. LaMar (E. Rebecca), 1404 6 th St., Lawrenceville 62439 ............................. (618) 943–4453 l.brown@idwc.com BROWN, E. Rebecca (LaMar), 1404 6th St., Lawrenceville 62439 ................................. (618) 943–4453 r.brown@idwc.com BURRESS, Paul M. (Bernice), 207 N. 10th, Marshall 62441 ........................................... (217) 826–2256 p.burress@idwc.com BUTTERFIELD, Lindsay, 3539 12th Ave, Moline 61265 ................................................ (309) 764–6160 CARDER, Rick E. (Jacinda), 920 E. Dawes Ave., Wheaton 60187 ................................. (630) 668–3636 r.carder@idwc.com CARLSON, Gregory L. (Marilyn), 5363 Silver Dawn Ln, Rockford 61109 .................... (815) 874–3438 g.carlson@idwc.com CASTRO, David L. (Linda), 1271 Park View Cr., Galesburg 61401 ............................... (309) 344–7628 d.castro@idwc.com CHINLUND, Chad, 3308 15th St A, Moline 61265 ......................................................... (309) 762-1048 CLEMENTS, James D. Jr., 5229 Amesbury Dr., Davenport, IA 52807 ........................... (563) 359-4235 COOPER, Craig A. (Krista), 7103 Frost Ave., #2, Columbia, SC 29203 ......................... (803) 786–8603 c.cooper@idwc.com COX, Robert L., Jr. (Tammie), 1204 Mt. Vernon Dr, Bloomington 61704...................... (309) 663–9381 r.cox@idwc.com CRAWFORD, Roy E. (Joaquin), 323 N. Craig Pl, Lombard 60148 ................................ (630) 691–8925 r.crawford@idwc.com DAVIS, Francis A. (Martha), 1081 Lawndale Dr., Greenwood, IN 46142 ...................... (317) 887–6415 DENNIS, Harold D., 1308 Adams Ave., Charleston 61920 ............................................. (217) 345–6357 DEVALL, Melvin E. (Sheila), 632 Groveland Ave., Creve Coeur 61610 ........................ (309) 699–8784 m.devall@idwc.com DOMBEK-SMITH, Brooke E., 3506 34th St., Moline 61265 ........................................... (309) 762–0744 DYER, Tony R. (Marsha), PO Box 808, Mt. Vernon 62864 ............................................ (618) 244–2750 t.dyer@idwc.com EDWARDS, Garilee (Elizabeth), 1312 S. 17th St., Mattoon 61938 .................................. (217) 235-2920 g.edwards@idwc.com Illinois District 2003 LM-OA FOWLER, Art (Carol), 921 E. Dawes Ave., Wheaton 60187 .......................................... (630) 510–0830 a.fowler@idwc.com OM-PA GARCIA, T. Patrick (Becky), 403 S. Maple St., Urbana 61801....................................... (217) 344–2586 p.garcia@idwc.com LA-LP GILLEY, Roy (Faye), 107 N. Delaware, Greenup 62428 ................................................ (217) 923–3646 MS-AS GREENWALD, Joseph D. (Elizabeth), 3314 10 th St., East Moline 61244....................... (309) 755-8204 OM-PA HAN, Kee S. (Young), 22 Greenridge St., Elgin 60120 ................................................... (847) 695–2951 k.han@idwc.com MS-AS HOWARD, Timothy L. (Gracie), 1653 30th Ave., Moline 61265 .................................... (309) 797–3872 t.howard@idwc.com CM-PA KHANG, Shin W. (Hea), 870 W. Bryn Mawr, Roselle 60172 ......................................... (630) 980–8880 OM-PA LAPAZ, Pepito P. (Febe), 215 Anderson Ave., Joliet 60433 ........................................... (815) 726–3278 p.lapaz@idwc.com OM-MI LARAKERS, Joseph E. (Patricia), %MFI, Box 15665–WES, West Palm Beach, FL 33416 CL-LM LARAKERS, Patricia (Joseph), %MFI, Box 15665–WES, West Palm Beach, FL 33416 CL-LM LEININGER, Karen (Tom), Apartado 414, LaCeiba, Honduras, CA ....................... 011–504 –441–0098 tkleininger@caribe.hn OM-PM LIDDICK, Joseph G. (Esther), 1001 Kingston St., Wheaton 60187 ................................. (630) 665–2056 j.liddick@idwc.com MS-ST LIDDICK, Matthew D., 1001 Kingston St., Wheaton 60187 ........................................... (630) 665–2056 OM-SS MACKALUSO, David P. (Winifred), 13291 Park West Blvd, Vicksburg, MI 49097 ..... (616) 649–9636 d.mackaluso@idwc.com OM-RT MAHIN, Fred M., Sr. (Carroll Sue), 604 Jefferson St., Lawrenceville 62439 ................. (618) 943–6992 MS-PS MCNAMER, Michael R. (Clarissa), 1884 Liberty Ave., Urbana 61802 .......................... (217) 337-4936 m.mcnamer@idwc.com OM-A1 MCNEIL, Jacqueline D. (Jim), 1700 Brookwood Dr., West Chicago 60185 ................... (630) 293–7129 j.mcneil@idwc.com OM-PA MEISENHEIMER, Fred L. (Carolyn), 14 N Linn St., Princeton 61356 .......................... (815) 875–2433 f.meisenheimer@idwc.com CL-SO MILLER, Phyllis A. (David), PO Box 96, Flat Rock 62427 ............................................ (618) 584–3746 OM-DS MILLS, John (Susan), PO Box 1244, Bloomington 61702-1244 ..................................... (309) 662–6606 (309) 664–5506 j.mills@idwc.com OM-PM MONCIVAIZ, Benjamin (Faith), 802 8th Ave., Silvis 61282 ........................................... (309) 796–4158 b.moncivaiz@idwc.com OM-IC NORTON, Richard B. (Mary), 626 Webster, Wheaton 60187 ......................................... (630) 260–1135 r.norton@idwc.com OM-AL NYGARD, Leigh F. (Judy), 1796 Brentwood Ave., Galesburg 61401 ............................ (309) 344–2366 l.nygard@idwc.com MS-ST PERRY, Kay Lynn (Stephen), 47 White Pl, Bloomington 61701 .................................... (309) 828-4893 OM-PA PICKETT, Rodney L. (JoEllen), 725 Bismark Ct., Elk Grove Village 60007 .................. (847) 891–7028 r.pickett@idwc.com OM-AD RICHARDS, Wayne A. (Tammie), 9661 Gemini Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46229 ................ (317) 896–6178 w.richards@idwc.com OM-AL SAWYER, Joe C. (Lois), 10831 Canoe Ct., Indianapolis, IN 46236 ............................... (317) 823–2732 j.sawyer@idwc.com OM-PA SCHEUERMEIER, Paul L., (Mary), 524 Gillespie St., Bridgeport 62417....................... (618) 945–5941 MS-ST SCRANTON, Robyn G., 1630 30th Ave., Moline 61265 .................................................. (309) 736–1565 r.scranton@idwc.com LM-PA SEED, Michael K. (Zoe), PO Box 536, Clifton 60927 ..................................................... (815) 694–2561 m.seed@idwc.com 13 Illinois District 2003 OM-PA SEXTON, Brian K. (Michelle), 338 County Hwy 37, Wataga 61488 .............................. (309) 342–5379 b.sexton@idwc.com OM-RT SHERIDAN, Garvin F. (Ima Ruth), 8231 Rambler Dr., Brooksville, FL 34601 .............. (352) 754–9128 OM-EL SMITH, B. Craig (Connie), 5622 State St., Albany, OH 45710 ....................................... (740) 698–0125 c.smith@idwc.com OM-PA SZOMBATHY, Daniel P., 806 S. Myers St., Robinson 62454 ........................................ (618) 544–3252 d.szombathy@idwc.com MS-ST SWIFT, Jennifer L., 619 42nd St., Rock Island 61201....................................................... (309) 269-8687 OM-PA TRENT, Philip B. (Heather), 6 Victory Ln, Fairfield 62837 ............................................ (618) 842–5371 p.trent@idwc.com OM-PA VALENZUELA, Gil (Edita), 119 E. Pomeroy, West Chicago 60185 .............................. (630) 876–6929 g.valenzuela@idwc.com OM-PA WALLER, Leonard E. Jr. (Marilyn), 201 W. Missouri St., Oblong 62449 ...................... (618) 592–3746 l.waller@idwc.com OM-A1 WHAPLES, M. Shannon (Sandy), 2420 12 th St., Moline 61265 ...................................... (309) 736–1971 s.whaples@idwc.com MS-ST WHAPLES, Sandra I. (Shannon), 2420 12 th St., Moline 61265 ....................................... (309) 736–1971 OM-SS WHITE, W. Larry (Rebecca), 1408 Mimosa Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20904 ................... (301) 384–1404 l.white@idwc.com MS-ST WILLIAMS, Alan S. (Aimee), 1820 22nd St., Rock Island 61201.................................... (309) 786–4286 a.williams@idwc.com OM-PA WRIGHT, James L. (Frances), 2223 S. 19th Ave., Broadview 60155 .............................. (708) 343–7571 j.wright@idwc.com MS-ST WRIGHT, Kevin K., 2223 S. 19th Ave., Broadview 60155 .............................................. (708) 343–7571 OM-PM WRIGHT, Steven R. (Pat), 10340 S. Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn 60453 ................................ (708) 499–3121 s.wright@idwc.com Lay Directory Officers, Boards and Committees June 1 – 2, 2003 BARWEGEN, Laura (Mark), 21030 Donnybrook Ln, DeKalb 60115 ............................................. (815) 756–5523 BARWEGEN, Mark (Laura), 21030 Donnybrook Ln, DeKalb 60115 ............................................. (815) 756–5523 BRONSON, Melvin E., 826 N. Mozart, Chicago 60622 ................................................................... (773) 276–7086 BRYANT, Gary (Karen), 37 Park Lane, Fairfield 62837 ................................................................. (618) 842–6011 BRUDER, Rich (Tedda), 2108 3rd St., B, East Moline 61244 ........................................................... (309) 278–0036 r.bruder@idwc.com BURFORD, Bill (Sylvia), 1055 North West, Galesburg 61401 ........................................................ (309) 343–3075 BUTTS, Lawrence A. (Ruby), 1108 McHenry, Urbana 61801 ......................................................... (217) 367–8826 (217) 367–2044 DOMINGUEZ, Lee (Donna), 1024 Lakeside Dr., West Chicago 60185 .......................................... (630) 876–2822 l.dominguez@idwc.com ELLIOTT, Ted (Kathy), 1509 W. Crayton Cr., DeKalb 60115......................................................... (815) 758–1385 t.elliott@idwc.com HANDY, John (Shirley), 618 Myrtlewood Ln, Wheaton 60187 ........................................................(630) 682–9241 (708) 387–3828 j.handy@idwc.com HORAN, Robert (Carol), 1517 College Ave., Wheaton 60187......................................................... (630) 690–1223 HOWARD, Tim (Gracie), 1653 30th Ave., Moline 61265 ................................................................ (309) 797–3872 t.howard@idwc.com HUGHES, Michelle, 2601 S. Lynn St., Urbana 61801 ..................................................................... (217) 384–6469 m.hughes@jidwc.com 14 Illinois District 2003 JOHNSON, Terry, 4524 41st Ave. Ct, Rock Island 61201 ................................................................ (309) 786–7562 KNITTER, Marge, PO Box 241, Wayne 60184 ................................................................................. (630) 497–5250 (630) 293–7200 (630) 293–7909 m.knitter@idwc.com MILLS, Susan (John), PO Box 1244, Bloomington 61702–1244 ..................................................... (309) 662–6606 (309) 664–5506 s.mills@idwc.com MUIR, Charles (Mary), 626 Myrtlewood Ln, Wheaton 60187 .......................................................... (630) 665–0629 (630) 562–3900x224 c.muir@idwc.com PERKINS, Tony (Cynthia), 15210 W. 139th St., Homer Glen 60441 ............................................... (708) 301–6363 t.perkins@idwc.com PERRY, Stephen D. (Kay Lynn), 47 White Pl, Bloomington 61701 ................................................ (309) 826–4893 s.perry@idwc.com SCHULTZ, Pam, 2332 S. 10th Ave., Broadview 60155 .................................................................... (708) 681–5834 SCOTT, Greg (Ann), 802 E. Boone, Tolono 61880 .......................................................................... (217) 485–5431 g.scott@idwc.com SCOTT, Ida Mae, 1205 Cambridge Dr., Champaign 61821 ............................................................. (217) 359–3251 i.scott@idwc.com SEED, Zoe (Mike), PO Box 536, Clifton 60927 ............................................................................... (815) 694–2561 Zseed@idwc.com SEIFERT, Patty (Jim), PO Box 43, Oblong 62449 (618) 592–4691 p.seifert@idwc.com SULLIVAN, John L. (Lynn), 10930 S. Jodan Dr., Oak Lawn 60453 ............................................... (708) 499–0586 j.sullivan@idwc.com WALLER, Marilyn (Leonard), 201 W. Missouri St., Oblong 62449 ................................................ (618) 592–3746 m.waller@idwc.com 15 Illinois District 2003 Personnel Directory – Relations and Appointments I. 16 ORDAINED MINISTERS A. Appointed Ordained Ministers 1. District Service: Rev. John Mills, District Superintendent 2. Pastoral & Local Service (Ordained ministers appointed as pastors, associate or assistant pastors within the district) Rodrigo Azofeifa Richard Lively Joseph Blasczyk Jacqueline D. McNeil John A. Bray Fred L. Meisenheimer Patty D. Bray Benjamin Moncivaiz C. LaMar Brown Rodney L. Pickett Dwayne Brothers Paul L. Scheuermeier Paul M. Burress Brian K. Sexton Rick E. Carder Daniel P. Szombathy Gregory L. Carlson Philip B. Trent James D. Clements, Jr. Gil E. Valenzuela Robert L. Cox, Jr. Leonard E. Waller, Jr. T. Patrick Garcia M. Shannon Whaples Kee S. Han James L. Wright Pepito P. Lapaz Steven R. Wright Joseph G. Liddick 3. Evangelistic Service a. Associate General Evangelists Tony R. Dyer Leigh F. Nygard Joe C. Sawyer b. General Evangelist—none c. Reserve Evangelist—none 4. Denominational Service a. None b. International Center—Wayne A. Richards c. Wesleyan World Missions Meredith J. Bailie Joseph E. Larakers d. None 5. Chaplain—R. Ray Anderson 6. Interchurch Service Richard B. Norton, Executive Director—Metro Chicago Youth For Christ 7. Special Service David P. Mackaluso—Fulton, MI., Wakeshaw Community Church W. Larry White—Wheaton Baptist Church, Wheaton, MD B. Retired Ordained Ministers Forrest L. Adams Roy E. Crawford Herbert E. Apel Francis A. Davis Orville M. Awe Fred M. Mahin, Sr. Howard J. Beecher, Sr. Garvin F. Sheridan David L. Castro C. Reserve Ordained Ministers—none D. Ordained Ministers on Educational Leave Craig A. Cooper B. Craig Smith E. Ordained Ministers Without Appointment—None F. Ordained Ministers in Process of District Transfer 1. Pending completion of District transfer James D. Clements, Jr.—In Richard Lively—In Jeremy N. Summers—Out, IN Central 2. Applied for District transfer—none G. Ordained Ministers in Process of Denominational Transfer Patrick Bergman Dwayne W. Brothers 2003 Illinois District II. Commissioned Ministers A. Pastor—Shin W. Khang B. Other Appointments—none C. Without Appointment—none D. In Process of District Transfer—none E. In Process of Denominational Transfer—none F. Retired Commissioned Ministers—Harold C. Dennis III. Licensed Ministers A. Pastors Melvin E. Devall B. Other Appointments—Art Fowler C. In Process of District Transfer Andrea L. Summers—Out D. In Process of Denominational Transfer— none IV. Ministerial Students Lindsay Butterfield Chad Chinlund Brooke E. Dombek-Smith Garilee R. Edwards Joseph D. Greenwald Timothy L. Howard Matthew D. Liddick V. Lay Workers A. Commissioned Special Workers Dorothy Awe E. Rebecca Brown B. Commissioned Special Workers in Process of Transfer—none C. Licensed Special Workers—none D. Commissioned Lay Missionaries May Bailie Karen Leininger E. Supply Pastors Garilee R. Edwards K. Roy Gilley 2003 Michael K. Seed Darren S. Waite—Out Michael R. McNamer Kay Lynn Perry Robyn G. Scranton Jennifer Lane Swift Sandra I. Whaples Alan S. Williams Kevin K. Wright Phyllis A. Miller Patricia Larakers Michael R. McNamer 2003 Changes in Personnel Directory Ordained Ministers Transferring in: James D. Clements, Jr. Transferring out: Jeremy Summers to Indiana Central Letter of Standing Requested —Charles E. Lanier Deceased: William D. Stevens Licensed Ministers Transferring out Andrea Summers Ministerial Students Returned to respective LBA: James D. Piper Supply Pastors Terms Completed: Jerry Buster Wayne Easterling Richard Lively Jesse V. Tewell, Sr. Darren Waite John L. Sullivan Theodore R. Cunningham John L. Sullivan 17 Illinois District 2003 2003 Pastoral Placement Barrington Hills—New Friends ......................................................................................................Kee S. Han Bloomington—Faith (Church Plant) .................................................................................... Robert L. Cox, Jr. Bolingbrook—Lord of the Nations (Church Plant) ................................................................... Gil Valenzuela Bridgeport .......................................................................................................................Paul L. Scheuermeier Broadview .............................................................................................................................. James L. Wright Casey (Developing Church) ............................................................................................... Roy Gilley, Supply Chicago—Hoyne Avenue ....................................................................................................... Joseph Blasczyk Clifton .................................................................................................................................... Michael K. Seed .............................................................................................................. Brenda Blankenship, Youth Pastor Creve Coeur (Developing Church) ........................................................................................ Melvin E. Devall Decatur (Developing Church) ........................................................................... Michael R. McNamer, Supply DeKalb ....................................................................................................................... In the hands of the DBA DeKalb—Vida Nueva (Church Plant) ................................................................................... Rodrigo Azofeifa Elk Grove Village—Grace ....................................................................................................... Shin W. Khang Elk Grove Village—Wesleyan Community ......................................................................... Rodney L. Pickett Fairfield ..................................................................................................................................... Philip B. Trent Galesburg—Hope .................................................................................................................... Brian K. Sexton Janesville (Developing Church) ................................................................................ Garilee Edwards, Supply Joliet ......................................................................................................................................... Pepito P. Lapaz Joliet—Vida Nueva (Church Plant)....................................................................................... Rodrigo Azofeifa Lawrenceville .........................................................................................................................C. LaMar Brown Marshall................................................................................................................................... Paul M. Burress Mt. Vernon—Woodland (Church Plant) .................................................................... In the hands of the DBA Oak Lawn—Wesleyan Community ...................................................................................... Steven R. Wright ..................................................................................................... John L. Sullivan, Assistant to the Pastor Oblong ............................................................................................................................Leonard E. Waller, Jr. Princeton ....................................................................................................................... Fred L. Meisenheimer Robinson ......................................................................................................................... Daniel P. Szombathy Rock Island—Heritage ......................................................................................... John A. Bray, Senior Pastor Shannon Whaples, Executive Pastor Patrick Bergman, Pastor of High School Students Patty D. Bray, Pastor of Assimilation Dwayne W. Brothers, Pastor to Small Groups James D. Clements, Jr., Pastor of Elementary Students Joseph D. Greenwald, Pastor of Middle School Students Timothy L. Howard, Pastor of Congregational Care Richard Lively, Pastor of Global Missions Benjamin Moncivaiz, Pastor of Hispanic Ministries Matt Podschweit, Pastor of Technical Services Peggy Roberts, Pastor of Early Childhood Development Scott Schaefer, Pastor of Worship Arts Lonnie L. Urven, Pastor of Media Alan S. Williams Pastor of Administration Rock Island—Heritage Vida Nueva (Church Plant) ....................................................... Benjamin Moncivaiz Rockford—Faith................................................................................................................. Gregory L. Carlson Urbana—First .........................................................................................................................T. Patrick Garcia Wheaton ........................................................................................................Joseph G. Liddick, Senior Pastor Rick E. Carder, Assistant Pastor Jacqueline D. McNeil, Youth/Women’s Discipleship Art Fowler, Evangelism 18 Illinois District 2003 Directory of Churches Key Phone number Fax number E-mail address Web page (name) Spouse AYL Adult Youth Leader BYF Best Years Fellowship Director CC Dir Children’s Church Director CE Dir Christian Education Director Ch Per Director of Church Periodicals CM Dir Children’s Ministries Director Ed Dir Educational Director Barrington Hills—New Friends WM Wesleyan Men Miss Director of Missions LAC Local Advisory Council Sec Secretary SSS Sunday School Superintendent Treas Treasurer V–C Vice-Chairman of LBA WFL Wesleyans for Life Coordinator WKFM Wesleyan Kids for Missions Coordinator WW Wesleyan Women Director YAI Young Adult Director 174 Old Sutton Rd., Barrington Hills 60010 (847) 551–9212 nfwc@netzero.com Senior Pastor: Kee S. Han (Young Ho), 22 Greenridge St., Elgin 60120 (847) 695–2951 V-C: Nyun Soo Kim, 710 East Turner Ave., Roselle 60172 (630) 980–1136 Sec: Hee Chang Cho, 4675 Barharbor Dr., Lake in The Hills 60102 (847) 669–3133 Treas: Han Koo Yun, 8706 West Gregory #F, Des Plaines 60016 (847) 298–1989 SSS: Woo Jin Choi, 579 Lorelei Dr., Schaumburg 60193 (847) 301–2664 Miss: Kelim Jeon Chai, 1440 White Oaks Ln, Woodstock 60098 (815) 338–2531 WW: Pong Ye Kim, 1368 St. Claire Pl., Schaumburg 60173 (847) 706–9140 WM: Michael J. Seong, 993 Castlewood Ln, Bartlett 60103 (630) 289–3664 AYL: Sunju Choi, 1676 Iowa Dr., Elk Grove Village 60007 (847) 312–5949 Bloomington—Faith Family (Church Plant) 703 N. Clinton St., Bloomington 61701 (309) 829–2200 www.FaithWesleyan.org Pastor: Robert L. Cox, Jr. (Tammie), 1204 Mt. Vernon Dr., Bloomington 61704 (309) 663–9381 Church Cell (309) 826–3620 FWCROB@aol.com V-C: Don Palmatier, 2011 East Jackson, Bloomington 61704 (309) 662–4629 Sec: Robert L. Cox, III, 1305 Cadwell, Bloomington 61704 (309) 661–2439 Treas: Tom LaFleur, 411 E. Elm St., LeRoy 61752 (309) 829–2200 SSS: Melanie Cox, 1305 Cadwell, Bloomington 61704 (309) 661–2439 CM Dir: Tammie Cox, 1204 Mt Vernon, Bloomington 61704 (309) 663–9381 AYL: Rob & Tammie Cox, 1204 Mt Vernon, Bloomington 61704 (309) 663–9381 Bolingbrook—Lord of the Nations (Church Plant) 119 Pomeroy, West Chicago 60185 (630) 876–6929 Pastor: Gil Valenzuela (Edita), 119 Pomeroy, West Chicago 60185 (630) 876–6929 gilvalenzuela3@aol.com V-C: Armando Pacis, 16465 Mackinac Ct., Lockport 60441 (708) 301–8370 Sec: Cecille Farrar, 119 Pomeroy, West Chicago 60185 (630) 697–9927 Treas: Ruth Pacis, 16465 Mackinac Ct., Lockport 60441 (708) 301–8370 SSS: Edita Valenzuela (see above) AYL: Leah Alexander, 119 Pomeroy, West Chicago 60185 (630) 759–8605 WW: Geraldine Abante, 119 Pomeroy, West Chicago 60185 (630) 226–1624 Miss: Carol Herman, 119 Pomeroy, West Chicago 60185 (630) 668–5980 Bridgeport 524 Gillespie St., Bridgeport 62417 19 Illinois District 2003 (618) 945–5941 Pastor: Paul L. Scheuermeier (Mary), 524 Gillespie St., Bridgeport 62417 (618) 945–5941 V-C: Robert Hill, RR 1, Box # 378, Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–6020 Sec: Kay Akers, RR 1, Box 430 Bridgeport 62417 (618) 945–7744 Treas/AYL: Marla Fiscus, 869 E. State St., Bridgeport 62417 (618) 945–9282 SSS/Ch Per: Mary James, 776 Washington St., Bridgeport 62417 (618) 945–7099 CM Dir/WW: Mary Scheuermeier (see above) Broadview 2218 S. 18th Ave., Broadview 60155 (708) 343–7570 www.broadviewwes.com Pastor: James L. Wright (Frances), 2223 S. 19th Ave., Broadview 60155 (708) 343–7571 MMPKJF@aol.com V-C: Sherman Cone, 2336 S. 10th Ave., Broadview 60155 (708) 345–8350 Sec: Mary Towns, 2504 S. 10th Ave., Broadview 60155 (708) 343–1327 Treas: Ellen Cone, 2336 S. 10th Ave., Broadview 60155 (708) 345–8350 SSS: Frances Wright (see above) WFL: John Byers, 2309 Roosevelt Rd, Broadview 60155 (708) 344–1195 CM Dir: Pam Schultz, 2332 S. 10th Ave., Broadview 60155 (708) 681–5834 AYL: Mark & Laurie Kucera, 418 River Glen, Elmhurst 60126 (630) 832–6885 Miss/Ch Per: Pastor (see above) Casey 404 SE 1st St., Casey 62420 Pastor (supply): Roy Gilley (Faye), 107 N. Delaware, Greenup 62428 (217) 923–3646 V-C: Donna K. Wilson, 332 S. 1st St., Martinsville 62442 (217) 382–4785 Sec/Treas/SSS: Donna K. Wilson (see above) Chicago—Hoyne Ave 2108 W. Iowa St., Chicago 60622 (773) 278–4232 Hoyneave@aol.com Senior Pastor: Joseph Blasczyk, 2108 W. Iowa St., Chicago 60622 (773) 278–4232 V-C: Melvin E. Bronson, 826 N. Mozart, Chicago 60622 (773) 278–4232 Sec: Scott Pinnow, 2030 W. Iowa St., Chicago 60622 (773) 862–8927 Treas: Lito Malaca, 110 Marengo Ave., Forest Park 60130 (708) 488–1438 AYL: David Larakers, 2034 W. Iowa St., Chicago 60622 (773) 278–9310 WW: Donna Holeman, 826 N. Mozart, Chicago 60622 (773) 227–2654 WKFM: Chris Martin, 957 North Oakley, Chicago 60622 (773) 278–7826 CM Dir/Miss/Ch Per: Pastor (see above) 20 Illinois District Clifton 2003 165 W. Third Ave., Clifton 60927 (815) 694–2561 Pastor: Michael K. Seed (Zoe), 195 W. Third Ave, PO Box 536, Clifton 60927 (815) 694–2561 preachermn@yahoo.com V-C/SSS: John Snyder, PO Box 413, Clifton 60927 (815) 694–2708 Sec/WW: Zoe Seed (see above) Treas: Nickie Snyder, PO Box 413, Clifton 60927 (815) 694–2708 AYL: Brenda Blankenship, 723 Double Jack Dr., Apt C, Bourbonnais 60914 (815) 936–9287 Creve Coeur 632 Groveland St., Creve Coeur 61610 ccwesleyan@email.msn.com www.ccwesleyan@email.msn.com Pastor: Melvin E. Devall (Sheila), 632 Groveland St., Creve Coeur 61610 (309) 699–8784 V-C: Jim Piper,3003 Southport Rd, Peoria 61604 (309) 495–0707 Sec: Bonnie Shumaker, 801 Summer St., Pekin 61554 (309) 353–8930 Treas: Cathy Trotter, 1700 Quaker, Pekin 61554 (309) 241–2824 AYL: Jack Trotter, 1700 Quaker St., Pekín 61554 (309) 241–2824 CC Dir: Sheila Devall (see above) WW: Colleen Wernsman, 6023 Andrews Ln, Brimfield 61517 (309) 446–9705 Decatur 3900 E. Fulton Ave., Decatur 62521 Pastor (supply): Michael R. McNamer (Clarissa), 1884 Liberty Ave., Urbana 61802 (217) 337–4936 dandgmac@juno.com Treas: Larry Butts, 1108 McHenry, Urbana 61801 (217) 367–8826 (217) 367–2044 DeKalb 1115 W. Taylor St., DeKalb 60115 (815) 758–0673 (815) 758–0672 dekalbwesleyan1@juno.com www.forministry.com/60115dwc Pastor: In the hands of the DBA V-C/Sec: Linda Abel 1626 Longwood, Sycamore 60178 (815) 895–2396 Treas: Penny Rice, 3101 Wolf Ct., DeKalb 60115 (815) 754–2064 SSS/CC Dir: Laura Barwegen, 21030 Donnybrook Ln, DeKalb 60115 (815) 756–5523 Miss: Rob Ensor, 317 A E. Taylor St., DeKalb 60115 (815) 758–5021 DeKalb—Vida Nueva (Church Plant) 1115 W. Taylor St., DeKalb 60115 (815) 787–7711 (815) 758–0672 Pastor: Rodrigo Azofeifa (Ricci), 902 Fotis Dr., Apt 4, DeKalb 60115 (815) 758–0861 ricazofeifa@juno.com V-C: Jesus Cruz, 1115 W. Taylor, DeKalb 60115 (815) 787–7711 Sec/AYL: Alejandro Martinez, 1115 W. Taylor, DeKalb 60115 (815) 787–7711 Treas: Hesiquio Pineda, 1115 W. Taylor, DeKalb 60115 (815) 787–7711 SSS: Pastor (see above) WW: Ricci Azofeifa, 902 Fotis Dr., Apt 4, DeKalb 60115 (815) 758–6091 Ch Per: Adriana Martinez, 1115 W. Taylor, DeKalb 60115 (815) 787–7711 21 Illinois District Elk Grove Village—Grace 2003 545 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village 60007 Mail to Pastor’s Address Pastor: Shin W. Khang (Hea), 870 W. Bryn Mawr, Roselle 60172 (630) 980–8880 V-C/WW: Mrs. Ae Ran Reuter, 531 Center Pkwy, Woodstock 60093 (815) 338–4618 Sec: Mrs. Sunny Yoon Kenyon, 580 E. Thorndale Ln, Elgin 60177 (847) 531–6041 Treas: Mrs. Maria Bowman, 505 W. McKinley St., Harvard 60033 (815) 943–1723 SSS: Pastor (see above) Miss: Mrs. Mi S. Jin, 8905 Knight Ave., Des Plaines 60016 (847) 699–7538 Elk Grove Village—Wesleyan Community 545 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove 60007 (847) 437–8188 (847) 437–8625 Wesleyan@nsn.org www.elkgrove.org/Wesleyan Pastor: Rodney L. Pickett (JoEllen), 725 Bismark Ct., Elk Grove Village 60007 (847) 891–7028 rod@ameritech.net Treas: Randy Pickett, 3130 Ellen Dr., Arlington Heights 60004 (847) 459–5774 CC Dir: JoEllen Pickett (see above) Fairfield US 45 1 mile N. of Airport (618) 842–2418 Mailing Address: PO Box 817, Fairfield 62837 Pastor: Philip B. Trent (Heather) 6 Victory Ln, Fairfield 62837 (618) 842–5371 V-C: Vern Atkins, 405 SE 5th St.., Fairfield 62837 (618) 842–9801 Sec/Treas: LaVonna Miller, RR 5, Box 342A, Fairfield 62837 (618) 842–3893 SSS: Gary Bryant, 37 Park Ln, Fairfield 62837 (618) 842–6011 AYL: Pastor (see above) CM Dir/Miss/WW: Heather Trent (see above) Galesburg—Hope 857 N. Farnham St., Galesburg 61401 (309) 342–9119 hopewesleyanchurch@galesburg.net Pastor: Brian K. Sexton (Michelle), 338 County Hwy 37, Wataga 61488 (309) 342–5379 bksexton@galesburg.net V-C: Bill Burford, 1055 N. West St., Galesburg 61401 (309) 343–3075 Sec: Shirley Green, 914 Beecher Ave., Galesburg 61401 (309) 343–1644 Treas: Lyle Hawkinson, 591 Irwin St., Galesburg 61401 (309) 342–9633 CM Dir: Sylvia Burford, 1055 N. West St., Galesburg 61401 (309) 343–3075 Miss: Norma Krieg, 423 N. Kellogg St., # 4, Galesburg 61401 (309) 344–8443 Janesville PO Box 3, Janesville 62435 12 Mi. S. of Charleston, 7 Mi. N. of Toledo (217) 348–5564 Pastor (supply): Garilee Edwards (Elizabeth), 1312 S. 17th St., Mattoon 61938 (217) 235–2920 garyedwards426@yahoo.com V-C: Tim Yocum, 1026 Co Rd, 1300N, Lerna 62440 (217) 849–23115 Sec: Jessica Hamilton, PO Box 36, Janesville 62435 (217) 348–8836 Treas: Chuck Gobert, PO Box 48, Janesville 62435 (217) 345–2359 Facilities Coordinator/WM: Darrell Hamilton, PO Box 37, Janesville 62434 (217) 345–7648 AYL: Shelly Gobert, PO Box 48, Janesville 62435 (217) 345–2359 Joliet 1702 E. Washington St., Joliet 60433 (815) 722–7058 (815) 726–3278 PLapaz@msn.com Pastor: V-C/SSS: W. Edward Walker, 1500 Rowell Ave., Joliet 60433 (815) 723–7483 Sec: Brenda Payne, 1301 E. Jackson, Joliet 60433 (815) 726–4251 22 Illinois District 2003 Treas/CM Dir: Joy B. Taylor, 404 Raymay Dr., Joliet 60433 (815) 723–7483 AYL: Janice Lapaz, 215 Anderson Ave., Joliet 60433 (815) 726–3278 WM: Larry Antonides, 1480 Alicia Dr., Morris 60450 (815) 942–6519 WW: Febe Lapaz, 215 Anderson Ave., Joliet 60433 (815) 726-3278 Joliet—Vida Nueva (Church Plant) 1702 E. Washington St., Joliet 60433 (815) 722–7058 Mail to Pastor’s Address Pastor: Rodrigo Azofeifa (Ricci), 902 Fotis Dr., Apt 4, DeKalb 60115 (815) 758–0861 Lawrenceville 1406 S. Sixth St., Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–5494 Pastor: C. LaMar Brown (Becky), 1404 S. Sixth St., Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–4453 clbrown2@Shawneelink.net V-C: Mrs. Allie DeLoriea, PO Box 57, Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–5070 Sec: Cindy Drummond, 409 Washington St, Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–4674 Treas: Larry Ketterman, Rt. 1, Box 167, Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–2396 SSS: Harold Deisher, 1614 10th St., Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–1541 AYL/Ch Per: Isabell Volkman, 1003 Ash St., Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–2925 CM: Mrs. Lisa Trinkle, Rt 3, Box 109, Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–2009 WW: Betty Sager, 1109 12th St., Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–1921 WKFM: Nancy Deisher, 1614 10th St., Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–1541 Miss/Ed Dir: Becky Brown (see above) WFL: Mrs. LaDonna Pinkstaff, 1109 12th St., Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–4950 WM: Mr. Leslie Duckworth, 705 8th St., Apt. 15, Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–3519 Marshall Tenth & Plum Sts., Marshall 62441 (217) 826–2256 Pastor: Paul Burress (Bernice), 207 N. 10th St., Marshall 62441 (217) 826–2256 V-C/Treas: Helen Kessler, 18390 E. 2025th Rd, Marshall 62441 (217) 826–5192 Sec: Jean Pruiett, 211 Beech St., Marshall 62441 (217) 826–8140 CM: Bernice Burress (see above) WW: Terri Martin, 15807 N. Iron Bridge Rd, Marshall 62441 (217) 826–3394 Ch Per: Susie Lewsader, 210 Elm St., Marshall 62441 (217) 826–5372 Mt. Vernon—Woodland (Church Plant) Mt Vernon 62864 Pastor: In the hands of the DBA Sec/Treas: Ruth Sill, 4233 Lincolnshire Pl #12D, Mt. Vernon 62864 (618) 242–8732 Oak Lawn—Wesleyan Community 8844 S. Austin, Oak Lawn 60453 (708) 599–3660 (708) 599–8526 www.wesleyanchurch.com Pastor: Steven R. Wright (Pat), 10340 S. Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn 60453 (708) 499–3121 atbravs1@comcast.net V-C: John Sullivan, 10930 S. Jodan Dr., Oak Lawn 60453 (708) 499–0586 Sec: Gert Coulter, 24 Cour Deauville, Palos Hills 60465 (708) 974–3079 Treas: Tony Perkins, 15210 W. 139th St., Homer Glen 60441 (708) 301–6363 SSS/CM Dir/Ed Dir: Dorothy Erickson, 20915 Barrington Ln, Plainfield 60544 (815) 372–3792 Ch Per: Shirley Johnson, 5917 W. 88th Pl, Oak Lawn 60453 (708) 422–0711 AYL: Joe Jodlowski, 11733 S. Kedvale, Alsip 60803 (708) 371–2269 Miss: Carl Johnson, 11321 S Lawler, Alsip 60803 (708) 371–9088 Oblong Missouri and Adams Sts., Oblong 62449 Pastor: Leonard E. Waller, Jr. (Marilyn), 201 W. Missouri St., Oblong 62449 (618) 592–3746 waller05@shawneelink.net V-C/Sec: Patty Seifert, PO Box 43, Oblong 62449 (618) 592–4691 23 Illinois District 2003 Treas: Wanda Watts, 10329 N. 375th St., Oblong 62449 (618) 592–4630 WW/Miss: Marilyn Waller (see above) AYL: Byron Sanders, 510 S. Wilson St., Oblong 62449 (618) 592–4748 Princeton 421 E. Dover Rd., Princeton 61356 (815) 879–4481 (815) 879–4481 Pastor: Fred L. Meisenheimer (Carolyn), 14 N. Linn St., Princeton 61356 (815) 875–2433 flmeisenheimer@juno.com V-C: Wes Shipp, 13981 1400 North Ave., Wyanet 61379 (815) 699–2521 Sec/CM Dir: Deborah Stanbary, PO Box 151, Princeton 61356 (815) 875–4070 Treas: Doris Yarrington, 423 W. Clark St., Princeton 61356 (815) 875–1781 AYL: David Meisenheimer, 20623 2215 E. St., Princeton 61356 (815) 875–3027 WM: Paul Ebersole, 317 N. Pleasant St., Princeton 61356 (815) 879–2015 Miss/Ch Per/Ed Dir/WFL: Pastor (see above) Robinson 503 E. Hazel St., Robinson 62454 Mailing Address: 806 S. Myers St. Pastor: Daniel P. Szombathy, 806 S. Myers St., Robinson 62454 (618) 544–3252 danielszombathy@hotmail.com V-C/Treas: Phyllis Miller, 211 Sycamore St., Flat Rock 62427 (618) 584–3746 Sec: Connie Coombes, 1602 N. Truman St., Robinson 62454 (618) 544–7570 SSS: David Miller, 211 Sycamore St., Flat Rock 62427 (618) 584–3746 WW: Donna Weck, 411 S. Walters St., Robinson 62454 (618) 544–2098 WKFM: Viola Miller, 9235 E. 1050th St., Robinson 62454 (618) 544–7087 Rock Island—Heritage 4801 44th St., Rock Island 61201 (309) 788–2030 (309) 788–9627 www.heritagewesleyan.org Senior Pastor: John A. Bray (Patty), 3105 30th St., Moline 61265 (309) 764–1907 John.Bray@HeritageWesleyan.org Executive Pastor: M. Shannon Whaples (Sandy), 2420 12th St., Moline 61265 (309) 736–1971 Business Administrator: Alan S. Williams (Aimee), 1820 22nd St., Rock Island 61201 (309) 786–4286 as2williams@hotmail.com Pastor of Assimilation: Patty Bray (see above), Patty.Bray@HeritageWesleyan.org Pastor of Congregational Care: Timothy L. Howard (Gracie), 1653 30th Ave., Moline 61265 (309) 797– 3872 Pastor of Early Childhood Development: Peggy Roberts (Mark), 1951 N. Oak, Bettendorf, IA 52722 (319) 355–8360 Pastor of Elementary Children/SSS/Ed Dir: James D. Clements, Jr., (Gisele), 5229 Amesbury Dr., Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 359–4235 Pastor of Global Missions: Richard Lively (Kathy), 2436 18th St. B, Moline 21265 (309) 781–5312 Pastor of Hispanic Ministries: Benjamin Moncivaiz (Faith), 802 8th St., Silvis 61282 (309) 796–4158 Ben.Moncivaiz@HeritageWesleyan.org Pastor of Media: Lonnie Urven (Jessica), 2342 25th St., Rock Island 61201 (309) 788–6104 Pastor of Middle School Students: Joseph D. Greenwald (Elizabeth), 3314 10th St., East Moline 61244 (309) 755–8204 Pastor of Small Groups: Dwayne Brothers (Kathy), 2200 5th St., East Moline 61244 (309) 752–2913 Pastor of Technical Services: Matt Podschweit (Mary Kaye), 3207 4th St., Moline 61265 (309) 224–9183 Pastor of Worship Arts: Scott Schaefer (Brenda), 1649 30th Ave., Moline 61265 (309) 797–4637 Pastor to Youth: Patrick Bergman (Chelsea), 3433 14th St., Moline 61265 (309) 736–9483 V-C: Mr. Jim Bowen, 2400 47th Ave., Rock Island 61201 (309) 786–2574 Sec: Mr. Terry Johnson, 4254 41st Ave. Ct., Rock Island 61201 (309) 786–7562 Ch Per/WFL: Gracie Howard, (Tim) 1653 30th Ave., Moline 61265 (309) 797–3872 24 Illinois District Rock Island—Heritage Vida Nueva (Church Plant) 2003 4801 44th St., Rock Island 61201 (309) 788–2030 (309) 788–9627 www.heritagewesleyan.org Pastor: Benjamin Moncivaiz (Faith), 802 8th St., Silvis 61282 (309) 796–4158 Ben.Moncivaiz@HeritageWesleyan.org Rockford—Faith 6091 Harrison Ave., Rockford 61108 Church Office (815) 397–3438 Day Care (815) 399–8405 Senior Pastor: Gregory L. Carlson (Marilyn), 5363 Silver Dawn Ln., Rockford 61109 (815) 874–3438 Flyfishrev@aol.com V-C: Brian Waterson, 704 28th St., Rockford 61108 (815) 397–0626 Sec: Charity Rumery, 2622 E. State St., Rockford 61108 (815) 399–5719 Treas: Joe Watts, 2137 Wentworth Ave., Rockford 61108 (815) 399–1693 SSS: Rod Dosier, 8724 Birch Bark Way, Roscoe 61073 (815) 636–0146 WW: Marilyn Carlson (see above) CC Dir/Miss/WKFM: Diane Sanford, 4610 Linview Dr., Rockford 61109 (815) 874–2520 Urbana—First 408 E. Illinois St., Urbana 61801 (217) 367–4566 (217) 367–7466 www.forministry.com/61801fwc Pastor: Patrick Garcia (Becky), 403 S. Maple, Urbana 61801 (217) 344–2586 PatrickGarcia@juno.com V-C/Treas: Lawrence A. Butts, 1108 McHenry, Urbana 61801 (217) 367–8826 (217) 367–2044 Sec: Kay Silverwood, 2807 Willowpark Dr., Champaign 61821 (217) 356–8315 SSS: Michelle Hughes, 2601 S. Lynn St., Urbana 61801 (217) 384–6469 AYL: Heath Hamilton, 1201 Cambridge, Champaign 61821 (217) 356–8035 CM Dir: Terri Durham, 121 E. Champaign St., Rantoul 61866 (217) 892–9260 WW: Tina Zook, 1106 Falcon #4, Rantoul 61866 (217) 893–3678 WKFM: Kim Meyers, 1201 N. Busey, Urbana 61801 (217) 367–4953 YAI: Becky Garcia (see above) Wheaton 1300 S. President St., Wheaton 60187 (630) 665–0100 (630) 665–9225 office@wwchurch.org www.wwchurch.org Senior Pastor: Joseph Liddick (Esther), 1001 Kingston St., Wheaton 60187 (630) 665–2056 pastorjoe@wwchurch.org Assistant Pastor: Rick Carder (Jacinda), 920 E. Dawes Ave., Wheaton 60187 (630) 668–3636 Pastorrick@wwchurch.org SSS/CM Dir/YAI: Rick Carder (see above) AYL/Women’s Discipleship: Jaci McNeil, 1700 Brookwood Dr., West Chicago 60185 (630) 293–7129 Evangelism: Art Fowler, 921 Dawes Ave., Wheaton 60187 (630) 510–0830 V-C: Doug Knox, 1070 Evergreen Dr., Carol Stream 60188-9175 (630) 231–7549 Sec: Bonnie Hollingsworth, 521 Dawes Ave., Wheaton 60187-6520 (630) 682–1444 Treas: Jim McNeil, 1700 Brookwood Dr., West Chicago 60185 (630) 293–7129 Miss: Marge Knitter, PO Box 241, Wayne 60184 (630) 497–5250 BYF: Juanita Dearborn, 1240 S. Lorraine Rd, # 10, Wheaton 60187 (630) 784–8339 WM: Alan Outcalt, 25120 Lynn Ct., Warrenville 60555 (630) 393–9666 25 Illinois District 2003 2003–2004 District Budget Budget 02-03 Budget 03-04 45,146 7,882 7,503 6,120 66,651 46,500 8,118 7,728 2,400 64,746 5,000 2,000 7,000 11,000 4,000 15,000 Field/Travel Office Telephone Equipment Office Secretary District Treasurer Expenses District Secretary Expenses Asst. Dist. Supt. Honorarium Dist. Secretary Honorarium Dist. Treasurer Honorarium Dist. Statistician Honorarium District Boards and Committees District Christmas Banquet District Ministerial Convention District Conference Ministerial Benefit Association Ministerial Material General/District Officers Conferences LDJ Counseling Jerusalem Fund District Best Years Fellowship District Wesleyan Men District Youth Memorial/flowers Utilities Repairs Insurance Automobile Purchase Misc. Total $10,000 4,000 4,000 500 6,500 1,500 200 500 500 1,000 250 2,500 2,500 1,500 500 900 500 1,000 0 100 100 500 400 600 0 3,000 500 2,000 9,000 500 55,050 10,000 5,000 4,000 1,000 8,900 1,500 200 500 500 1,500 250 2,500 2,500 1,500 500 1,800 500 1,000 1,500 100 100 500 400 600 750 3,000 500 2,000 9,000 500 62,600 Grand Total Adopted by the DBA on March 22, 2003. 128,701 142,346 District Superintendent Salary & Christmas Social Security Pension Insurance Total District Director of Multicultural Ministries Development Salary Field & Travel Total Administrative 26 Illinois District 2003 2003–2004 USF Assessment May 1, 2003 – April 30, 2004 USF Church Base Income Barrington Hills, New Friends 115,300 Bloomington, Faith (CP 4th yr) 37,982 Bolingbrook, Lord of the Nations (CP 2nd yr) 16,045 Bridgeport 31,114 Broadview 79,561 Casey 8,611 Chicago, Hoyne 61,691 Clifton 51,852 Creve Coeur 10,363 Decatur 12,003 DeKalb 159,303 DeKalb, Vida Nueva (CP 5th yr) 21,616 Elk Grove Village, Grace 28,291 Elk Grove Village, Wesleyan Comm 47,296 Fairfield (BA-6th yr) 69,254 Galesburg 75,248 Janesville 14,242 Joliet 31,478 Lawrenceville 74,257 Marshall 34,404 Mt Vernon, Woodland (CP 4th yr) 28,977 Oak Lawn 194,833 Oblong 51,427 Princeton 68,541 Robinson 51,990 Rock Island, Heritage 2,318,010 Rockford, Faith 70,033 Urbana 86,751 Wheaton 380,181 Totals 4,230,654 Combined USF 13,260 3,276 924 3,578 9,150 990 7,095 5,963 1,192 1,380 18,324 1,866 3,254 5,439 5,973 8,654 1,638 3,620 8,540 3,957 2,499 22,405 5,914 7,882 5,979 142,449 8,054 9,976 43,721 356,952 USF Per Month 1,105 273 77 298 763 83 592 497 100 115 1,527 156 271 453 498 721 137 302 712 330 209 1,867 493 657 498 11,871 671 832 3,643 29,751 CP/Church Plant BA Building Adjustment 27 Illinois District 2003 In Loving Memory REV. DR. WILLIAM D. STEVENS—Bridgeport The Rev. Dr. William Dole Stevens went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2002. His dear wife, Leota Stevens and several children survive him. Rev. Stevens was an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church, a doctor of psychology and a veteran of World War II. He often said that God’s call on his life was preaching the gospel but he practiced psychology for a living. He pastored at Casey and served as short term supply pastor at other churches in the District. He was also a dedicated assistant pastor of the Bridgeport Wesleyan Church. He would drive forty miles one way to be in both Sunday morning and Sunday evening worship services. Usually he was the first one to arrive Sunday morning. Each week he would have a new joke to tell that left the congregation laughing or smiling. Rev. Steven’s spiritual emphasis was the Holy Spirit. He used every opportunity to proclaim the wonderful message of holiness. He is missed but will always be in the hearts of the members of the Bridgeport Wesleyan Church. BOB FLANNERY—Broadview Bob Flannery went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2003. He and his wife, Pat, had been attending the services faithfully the past eight years. Health concerns made it impossible for Bob to attend the past three years. He will be remembered by the Christmas caroling group because of his smile and enthusiasm as they sang at his front door each Christmas. He was the father of six grown children. They were active in the Church’s CYC organization, VBS programs, and Sunday School throughout their growing years. He owned his own vending business and had been very successful in past years until his health failed. He is remembered for his love of nature and the great outdoor creations of God. JOHN C. FRISKE—Broadview John Friske went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2002, at the age of 77. John moved to the Broadview area in 1960 and did not let his physical limitations restrict his participation, involvement, or witness for Christ. He and his wife, Eunice, contributed so much to the church through the years. He was treasurer and board member for many years. He and his wife were the church librarians and made many Christian materials available to the congregation. He served as Sunday School teacher for the adult class until his health failed. Many years ago they were CYC Directors. John also served on the District level as treasurer and camp newsletter editor. They were very active in the camping program for the District. God is rejoicing as one of his saints came home. GEORGIA HAHN—Broadview Georgia Hahn, at the age of 91, had been actively attending the services just two weeks prior to her home going on April 26, 2003. She was a faithful prayer warrior for the church and the congregation loved visiting with her each Sunday. She had attended the Oak Park Church prior to joining Broadview Wesleyan. She continued her ministry in her senior citizen’s apartment building by securing the speakers, preparing the communion, and also playing the organ for the Sunday Evening Vesper’s Service. It was truly a day of Homecoming as she went to meet her Lord. She is missed. GLADYS HALVERSON—Broadview Gladys Halverson was born on December 31, 1916, and went to her Eternal Reward on November 1, 2002. She and her deceased husband, Irv, were very active members of the Broadview Wesleyan Church. Gladys was active in the Women’s Missionary Society and the church choir. She contributed to the worship time by singing solos. She supported her husband in many ministries of the church such as Sunday School Superintendent and Wesleyan Men. They were faithful to all of the services before health concerns and a move to assisted living prohibited their activities. Her smile and Christian example will be remembered by many of the church. She was a true saint of the church. HOWARD GROSS—Clifton Our friend and brother in the Lord, Howard Gross, left this world behind and entered glory on May 24, 2002. Howard’s life stood as a clear testimony of what God meant in his life. It was always these three simple words, “God is Love.” He believed it, said it, and stood on it time and time again. No matter what the situation he saw the answer and would always go back to the same statement of God is Love. His favorite chorus which he would often request was “He’s Still Working On Me.” He was often seen in this small community of Clifton riding his threewheeled bicycle on which he posted a painted sign Jesus Saves. 28 Illinois District 2003 TOYOKO ROACH—Clifton After being in a coma for over two years, our sister in the Lord, Toyoko Roach, entered into glory July 16, 2002. Prior to her illness she had worked for many years at the local nursing home. With the gift of hospitality she enjoyed cooking Japanese food and sharing with others. She loved to laugh and enjoyed sharing this experience with others who she often invited to her home. Many people in this small community of Clifton shared at her funeral of how she had made a difference in their lives. She loved the Lord as her personal savior and shared His love with others. RUBY VERNEDA ROGGY—Princeton Ruby V. Roggy was 90 years old when she died Saturday morning, April 26, 2003, at 5:20 A.M. at Princeton’s Perry Memorial Hospital. Ruby was born on Saturday, January 11, 1913, in Polo, Illinois. Back in the World War II era, Ruby was active in Civil Defense, along with her husband. For several years she was a Brownie leader, she was a participant and supporter of the Princeton Senior Center, she was a member of the Senior Center’s Sharps-n-Flats Kitchen Band and in 1995 she was crowned AARP Queen at the Homestead Festival. One of her daughters remembers that Mom’s frequent counsel was “forgive & forget.” She also attributes her Christian faith today because Mom took her to church and lived a Christian example at home. Ruby was an affectionate, caring woman of God who actively participated in the life of her church. She was a member of the Princeton Wesleyan Church, taught Sunday School, helped with ministry to children, and was involved in the women’s ministry at the church as well. Her compassion and loving support of God’s work at Princeton Wesleyan will be missed. LOUIS LAVERNE ZIEGLER—Princeton Louis L. Ziegler was 77 years old when he passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at 1:26 P. M. at Princeton’s Perry Memorial Hospital. He was born on Saturday, October 10, 1925. He graduated from Tiskilwa High School in 1943, and served two years in the United States Air Corps in France and Germany attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was a farmer first, and then worked in the Maintenance Department of the Perry Memorial Hospital, where he retired in 1991 as the Supervisor of Maintenance, after more than 22 years at the hospital. Louis Ziegler was a cherished and long-standing member of the Princeton Wesleyan Church. This world is a lesser place now that Louis Ziegler is gone. We are all impoverished by the loss of this good and gracious man. I had the honor and joy of being his parish pastor for over 12 years. In that time we saw him rejoice, we saw him weep, we heard him pray, we attended conferences together, we saw him make up his mind and find no shame in later changing his mind. He was not diminished if someone else’s view prevailed, and he supported and encouraged the success of that view as enthusiastically as if it were his own. Louis Ziegler was an honorable man who was gentle, forgiving, caring, compassionate, truly humble, generous, open to new ideas, willing to study and learn new ideas and new ways, and a gentleman, always a gentleman. Furthermore, he modeled and embodied a loyalty to his church that is truly unique in this generation. He showed as much grace and good will in his long battle with cancer as at any other time in his life. What is remarkable is that he devoted these qualities of character to the Lord and invested his life in things eternal only after receiving Christ and experiencing the New Birth as an adult! And, if you knew him, you know that it was his deep and solid faith in Christ that gave him the anchor for these days of illness. If he could speak today here’s what we think he would say, “Don’t wait until you are an adult to begin your Christian life. Make your commitment to Christ when you are young men and women and young people and children, and, more years to develop and mature a faith that will see you through the shadows as well as the sunshine.” And then, he would add, “But, if you are already an adult, don’t wait any longer! Choose now, as I did, and commit yourself to growing in faith and investing in eternity.” Louis would have agreed with the old country preachers who used to say, “When it comes to being a Christian there are two parts to the Gospel, you must both believe it and behave it.” He was not perfect, but with all his imperfections, he was the embodiment of what the New Testament calls saint. 29 Illinois District 2003 DONALD LEE MCNAMER—Urbana Don, long time member of First Wesleyan Church went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2002 at the age of 68. Don was a very faithful and active lay leader and lay minister within the church. He taught Sunday School, served on the LBA, and filled the pulpit whenever needed. He was a pastor’s greatest right hand man. His faithful and loving wife, Grace McNamer, one son Mike McNamer, 4 daughters Marsha Seals, Kathy Barber, Penny Scott , and Teri Thornton, 13 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and 3 sisters survive Don. The celebration of Don’s home going was Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at First Wesleyan Church in Urbana. All who have been touched by his life will miss him greatly. 30 Illinois District 2003 Standing Rules I. District Board of Administration A. Membership. 1. The DBA shall consist of eleven members as follows: District Superintendent as chairman, five other ordained ministers and five laypersons. 2. The Multicultural Ministries Development Director shall serve on the DBA as a non-voting member unless otherwise elected. B. Board of Directors and Trustees. The duly elected members of the DBA shall be the Board of Directors and Trustees of the Illinois District of the Wesleyan Church, an Illinois Corporation with the District Superintendent serving as President (certificate 2566, April 14, 1970) C. Annual Report. The DBA shall present to the District Conference, an annual report of official acts, and of assets and liabilities of the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church. D. The DBA shall be the District Conference Action Committee. E. Audit. 1. A competent auditor, or competent auditing committee, shall be appointed each year to audit the books of the District. 2. Whenever the resignation of the district superintendent or district treasurer occurs during a district conference year prior to the close of the year, an audit shall be conducted by the district auditor with a letter certifying the correctness of the information sent to the district superintendent, district secretary and district treasurer for their files. No audit shall be required if the resignation occurs within 90 days of the most recent audit or within 90 days of the end of the previous district fiscal year. F. USF/District Budget Assessments. 1. The combined USF/District Budget Assessment of each local church is 11.5% of the previous fiscal year’s assessable income and is to be remitted monthly. Regarding churches with incomes of more than $500,000.00, the District Assessment shall be reduced in the same proportion as defined in The Discipline, paragraph 2005(3). 2. The District Budget Assessment for a local church shall not exceed 33% of the Adopted District Budget for that fiscal year. G. District Authorized Signatures. The district superintendent and the district secretary are authorized to sign all legal documents relating to district business. When the district secretary is unavailable, either the assistant district superintendent or the district treasurer can sign in place of the district secretary. At all times there will need to be two signatures, and one of those must be the district superintendent’s signature. H. All proceeds from the sale of local church properties shall be put into the District Property Account. This money will be available for that local church to use according to The Discipline, paragraph 4720, for a period of three (3) years unless a district approved plan is in place for future use by the local church. After the three (3) year period, those proceeds will no longer be available to the local church but will be added to the district property account for expansion across the district. II. District Conference A. Date. The District Conference shall meet at a time decided upon by the Board of General Superintendents, in cooperation with the DBA. A. Fiscal Year. The District fiscal year shall close May 10 and each local church fiscal year shall close April 30. No remittances postmarked later than May 10 shall apply on the church statistical report. B. Committee on Statistics. The Statistical Committee shall be the District Statistician. C. Statistical Report. Each pastor shall submit to the District Statistician the completed Statistical Report by May 20. The District Statistician shall verify on the statistical reports the budget items. Other items that are obviously incorrect shall be checked with the pastor. D. Orders of the Day Committee. The District Superintendent, Assistant District Superintendent, and the District Secretary shall constitute the Orders of the Day Committee. E. Minutes. The District Superintendent, Assistant District Superintendent, and District Secretary are authorized to approve the minutes of the District Conference. They shall also be the committee to edit and publish the District conference Minutes in accordance with General Conference regulation. F. Delegate Expenses. Each church shall pay the expenses for its delegate(s) and pastor(s). 31 Illinois District 2003 III. Ministers A. Pastoral Term. The pastoral term concludes the Monday following the second Sunday of July (As per The Discipline paragraph 700) B. Moving Pastors. Each church shall provide for the moving expenses of the incoming pastor. C. Audit. Whenever the resignation of the pastor or local treasurer occurs during a district conference year prior to the close of the year, an audit shall be conducted by the local church’s auditing committee, an outside auditor, or a district appointed regional auditor requested by the local board of administration. A letter certifying the correctness of the information shall be sent to the pastor, local church secretary, treasurer, and district superintendent. D. Illness or Death. The District Superintendent shall be notified by the local church vice-chairman in case of critical illness or death in a minister’s home. E. Annual Vacation. All pastors (and the District Superintendent) shall receive a minimum of 14 vacation days with pay. After five years of service to The Wesleyan Church, they shall receive a minimum of 21 days, including three Sundays. After fifteen years, they shall receive a minimum of 28 days, including four Sundays. After twenty years they shall receive a minimum of 35 days, including five Sundays. In the absence of the pastor during his vacation, the local church will meet the expenses of filling the pulpit. Unused days of vacation will neither accumulate nor be reimbursed financially. For a district superintendent continuing in office, unused vacation days must be taken within sixty (60) days following District Conference. For a district superintendent who voluntarily retires from office, vacation days must be used prior to District conference. For a district superintendent who is voted out of office, up to fourteen (14) unused vacation days may be added to the severance package. The Assistant District Superintendent shall confer with the District Superintendent and report to the District Board of Administration regarding the District Superintendent’s use of vacation days. F. Annual Ministry Leave. All pastors shall be allowed a minimum of seven (7) days, including one (1) Sunday for ministries beyond the local church. G. Absence. The pastor shall notify the District Superintendent of his intended absence from his church for one week or more. H. Ministerial Convention. There shall be a Ministerial Convention. The program, place of meeting and exact dates shall be left in the hands of the District Superintendent. I. Compensation. Each church shall remunerate its pastor in accordance with the guidelines established by the DBA, and approved by the District conference. These guidelines shall be reviewed annually by the DBA and its recommendations shall be included in the report of the Action Committee. J. 32 The following guidelines were adopted by the District Conference: 1. Cash Salary: a minimum of $400.00 per week. 2. Benefits which shall be paid on behalf of the pastor: a. Health insurance program b. Wesleyan Pension Fund (12% of cash salary, housing & utilities) c. Social Security equivalent based on salary and housing d. Car allowance to help compensate for the use of the pastor’s car e. Parsonage (including utilities) or housing allowance 3. Optional benefits which should be considered: a. Conference, seminar, and retreat expenses b. Library expenses c. Continued education expense d. Professional entertainment expense 4. The Local Board of Administration shall review the salary each year in its entirety. 5. The above salary amount shall be considered only as a minimum and increased for specific churches, depending on the financial strength of the church. A pastor who does not receive the minimum salary and benefits shall be considered free to seek bi-vocational employment. 6. The Local Board of Administration shall consider inflation as well as performance when discussing and deciding on the increase in salary and other benefits for their pastor. Contribution Notification. The local church shall be responsible for notifying each contributor in writing by January 31 of the succeeding year all monies contributed by that person through that local church. All IRS procedures must always be followed. Illinois District 2003 K. General Conference. Each church shall encourage their pastor(s) to attend the General Conference of The Wesleyan Church and cover their travel, lodging, and meal expenses to and from and while attending the General Conference. L. Ministerial Benefit Association Assessments. The District will pay all assessments for retired ordained ministers and spouses. Eligibility for this benefit shall be reviewed annually by the DBA. This applies only to those pastors currently enrolled and paying assessments. M. Parsonage Family Counseling. The District will provide up to and including four sessions at $75.00 per session of Christian counseling at a center of their choice. Any sessions in excess of four will be at the discretion of the district superintendent. The DBA will review this policy annually. IV. Miscellaneous A. District Paper. The District shall publish a news periodical. The District Superintendent shall be the editorin-chief and may appoint a managing editor. The leaders of the District auxiliary organizations shall be contributing editors. 33 Illinois District 2003 Conference Minutes Agenda Ordination Service Wheaton Wesleyan Church Sunday, June 1, 2003 7:00 PM First Sitting................................................................................................................ Rev. Joseph Liddick, Host Pastor Introduction of General Superintendent .......................................................... Rev. John Mills, District Superintendent Conference Call to Order ......................................................................... Dr. Earle L. Wilson, General Superintendent Public Service of Ordination Rodrigo Azofeifa Daniel P. Szombathy Gil E. Valenzuela Recess until 9:00 AM, Monday, June 2, 2003 A reception honoring these newly Ordained Ministers will follow the Ordination Service. Second Sitting ........................................................................................................ Monday, June 2, 2003, 9:00 A. M. Welcome, Prayer & Praise .......................................................................................... Rev. Joseph Liddick, Host Pastor Introduction of General Superintendent ......................................................... Rev. John Mills, District Superintendent State of the Church Address ................................................................... Dr. Earle L. Wilson, General Superintendent Motions by the Secretary ............................................................................................................ Rev. C. LaMar Brown Establishment of the Conference Bar Roll Call Procedure Editing Committee Unfinished Business Conference Agenda Teller Appointments Announcement ................................................................................ Mr. Larry Butts, Head Teller Courtesy Committee Announcement ................................................................................................ Rev. John A. Bray Reports and Elections (Interspersed as directed by the Chairman) District Superintendent .......................................................................................................................Rev. John Mills Assistant District Superintendent ................................................................................................... Rev. John A. Bray Nominating Committee ............................................................................................................. Mr. William Burford Board of Ministerial Development ................................................................................................ Rev. John A. Bray Action Committee ........................................................................................................................ Rev. Steven Wright In Loving Memory............................................................................................................................ Rev. Jaci McNeil Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................................Rev. John Mills Auditor (The Discipline , 1340) ........................................................................................................ Adopted by DBA Treasurer’s Report ............................................................................................................................. Mr. John Handy USF 2002-2003 Accountability ........................................................................................................................... DBA 2003–2004 District Budget (The Discipline, 1233:17) Adopted by DBA .......................................... Mr. John Handy USF Assessments 2003–2004 DBA ................................................................................................... Mr. John Handy Secretary of District Board of Administration .......................................................................... Rev. C. LaMar Brown Multicultural Ministries .............................................................................................................. Rev. Ben Moncivaiz Evangelism and Church Growth/Planting ................................................................................ Rev. Steven R. Wright Leadership Training ........................................................................................................................ Rev. Brian Sexton Public Morals and Social Concerns/Wesleyans For Life .......................................................... Rev. R. Ray Anderson Teens N Talent ............................................................................................................................ Rev. Joseph Liddick Statistician .................................................................................................................................. Rev. Rodney Pickett Wesleyan Women Director................................................................................................................Mrs. Susan Mills 34 Illinois District 2003 Wesleyan Women Auditor ............................................................................................................ Mrs. Wanda Watts Wesleyan Women Treasurer........................................................................................................ Mrs. Marilyn Waller Wesleyan Kids For Missions Auditor .............................................................................................. Mr. Robert Carter Wesleyan Kids For Missions Coordinator ..................................................................................... Mrs. Phyllis Miller Wesleyan Men President and Finances ............................................................................................ Mr. Charles Muir Wesleyan Youth President ............................................................................................................ Rev. Patrick Garcia 2003 Pastoral Placement ................................................................................................................... Rev. John A. Bray 2003 Personnel Directory-Relations & Appointments ...................................................................... Rev. John A. Bray 2003–2004 District Calendar Recognition of Excellence in Ministry ............................................................................................ Dr. Earle L. Wilson Recognition of USF 100% Churches ..................................................................................................... Mr. John Handy Installation of Officers ..................................................................................................................... Dr. Earle L. Wilson Closing Resolutions .......................................................................................................................... Rev. Patrick Garcia Adjournment Public Service of Ordination Sunday, June 15, 2003, 7:00 PM Heritage Wesleyan Church 4801 44th Street Rock Island, Illinois Patty Bray Everyone is invited to attend this service of Ordination Daily Proceedings First Sitting: The Sixteenth Annual Conference of the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church convened in the sanctuary of the Wheaton Wesleyan Church, 1300 S. President Street, Wheaton Illinois, 60187 at 7:00 P.M. June 1, 2003 for an ordination service. The ordination service was opened with a welcome from Host Pastor, Rev. Joseph Liddick and District Superintendent, Rev. John Mills. The invocation was given by Pastor Liddick. A Praise and Adoration medley was led by Pastor Joseph Liddick and the worship team. Rev. John Mills presented Dr. Earle Wilson, General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church, who gave the ordination message. Before Dr. Wilson spoke Rev. Mills prayed for him as he was having a kidney stone attack and was in pain. Dr. Earle Wilson spoke about John the Baptist, reading from Luke 1:15 and Matthew 11:1-15. What did you come out to the desert to see, a reed? Not John the Baptist. He was a pillar not a reed. John was an example of the greatness of consistent conviction to stand for truth and right. John the Baptist was a man of complete humility. The message was translated into Spanish by Rev. Ben Moncivaiz for our Spanish speaking Brothers and Sisters. We concluded by singing “Make Me a Servant.” Ritual of Ordination: The Presentation of the Candidates by Rev. John Bray, The Acceptance of the Candidates, Rev. John Mills. Candidates: Rodrigo Azofeifa, Daniel P. Szombathy and Gil Valenzuela. The Reading of the Epistle Ephesians 3:7-9; 4:11-13 by Rev. John Bray. The reading of the Gospel John 10:7, 9-16 by Rev. Ben Moncivaiz. The Charge to the Candidates by Rev. John Bray, The Covenant with the Candidates’ spouses, Riccy Azofeifa and Edita Valenzuela by Rev. John Mills. The Act of Ordination by the Council of Ordination: Rev. John Bray, Rev. LaMar Brown, Rev. Roy E. Crawford, Rev. Paul M. Burress, Rev. T. Patrick Garcia, Rev. Joseph G. Liddick, Rev. John Mills, Rev. Benjamin Moncivaiz, Rev. Brian K. Sexton, Rev. Leonard E. Waller, Jr., Rev. Shannon Whaples, Rev. James L. Wright and Rev. Steven Wright. Prayer of Enduement by Rev. Roy Crawford. Benediction by Rev. Joseph Liddick. Patty D. Bray will be ordained at Heritage Wesleyan Church in Rock Island, Illinois on Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 7:00 PM. Dr. Earle Wilson will preside. Second Sitting: Monday, June 2, 2003, was opened at 9:00 AM with Rev. John Mills, District Superintendent, welcoming all delegates and friends to District Conference. Rev. Mills presented Pastor Joe Liddick who asked the congregation to stand and shake hands with those around them. Pastor Joe and the Worship Team led the conference in choruses and closed with prayer. Rev. Mills introduced Dr. Earle Wilson, General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church, who then gave the State of the Church Address. Dr. Wilson was still suffering with a kidney stone. Dr. Wilson read from I Samuel 4:10-22 & 7:7-12. “Ichabod or Ebenezer?” was his subject. Are we to worship a 35 Illinois District 2003 God that is captive to our traditions or do we serve a God who is free of our traditions, not beholden to our traditions? We can NOT substitute the symbols of our faith for the reality of our faith. God does not conform to us or our traditions. God is not bound by anything that we have in our hands. I believe the word of The Wesleyan Church is Ebenezer. To this point God has come to us and given us aid. He concluded by leading the song, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” The Conference Bar was established as the two center sections of the church and the first eight rows of pews, plus the sound booth and the platform. The Roll Call was taken by each person writing their name and the name of the church they are representing on a 3X5 card and submitting them to the tellers. Tellers were announced by Head Teller, Larry Butts. They were: Shirley Handy, Bob Jones, Irene Jones and Clarissa McNamer. The Courtesy Committee was named: Rick Carder, Lee Dominguez and Charles Muir. The report of District Superintendent Rev. John Mills was called for and given by Rev. Mills with great excitement. During the report a plaque was presented to Rev. Wayne Easterling for 11 years of service to the Decatur Church. A plaque was presented to Mr. John Handy for his 15 years of service as District Treasurer. A plaque was presented to Rev. Paul and Mary Scheuermeier for 36 years of service to the Illinois District. A plaque was presented to Rev. Steven and Pat Wright for 30 years of service to the Illinois District and a plaque was presented to Rev. John and Patty Bray for 30 years of service to the Illinois District. The report of the Assistant District Superintendent was presented by Rev. John Bray. The ballot for District Secretary was presented. The name of LaMar Brown was placed in nomination. There were no nominations from the floor. The ballot was cast and collected. A recess was called at 10:55 for 15 minutes. The teller’s report was given for District Secretary. LaMar Brown received 86 votes and was re-elected. The ballot for District Treasurer was presented. The name of John Handy was placed in nomination. There were no nominations from the floor. The ballot was cast and collected. The ballot for Ministerial delegate to the 2004 General Conference was presented. The names of John Bray and Ben Moncivaiz were placed in nomination. There were no nominations from the floor. The ballot was cast and collected. The ballot for Lay delegate to the 2004 General Conference was presented. The names of Lee Dominguez, John Handy and Tim Howard were placed in nomination. There were no nominations from the floor. The ballot was cast and collected. The Board of Ministerial Development Report #1 was divided into two parts by the Chairman: part 1) Gil Valenzuela and Patricia Bray were elected to Ordained Ministers Orders, part 2) was adopted as follows: Ordained Minister in Process of Transfer validation for Dwayne Brothers. Elected to Ordained Ministers Orders June 2004 are Art Fowler and Michael K. Seed. Status changes: from Ordained Minister Reserve to Ordained Minister/Retired, by request, for David L. Castro; from Ordained Minister General Evangelist to Ordained Minister Associate Evangelist, by request, for Joe C. Sawyer; from Ordained Minister/Pastoral Service to Ordained Minister/Associate Evangelist, by request, for Tony Dyer; from Ordained Minister/Pastoral Service to Ordained Minister/Special Service, by request, W. Larry White. Report #2: it was moved, seconded and adopted that the license for the following licensed ministers be renewed for another year: Melvin E. Devall, Art Fowler, Michael K. Seed, and Andrea L. Summers. That the license of the following as Ministerial Students be renewed for another year: Timothy L. Howard, Matthew Liddick, Robyn G. Scranton, Brooke E. Dombek-Smith, Alan S. Williams and Kevin K. Wright. That a license be granted to the following as Ministerial Students for the coming year: Lindsay Butterfield, Chad Chinlund, Gary Edwards, Joseph D. Greenwald, Michael McNamer, Kay Lynn Perry, Jennifer L. Swift and Sandy Whaples. That a license be granted to Karen Leininger as a Commissioned Lay Missionary. That Ministerial Students James D. Piper and John L. Sullivan be referred back to their respective LBA. Report #3: it was moved, seconded and adopted. There were no unsatisfactory reports. Reports not submitted due to health reasons were Dorothy Awe, Orville Awe, Francis Davis and Howard Beecher. Reports submitted late were David Castro, Joseph Greenwald and Matthew Liddick. Ordained Ministers transferring Out: Craig Cooper. Ordained Ministers Transferred Up: William D. Stevens. Letter of Standing issued per request: Charles E. Lanier. Referred to respective LBA: James D. Piper, John Sullivan. Visitors were presented to the Conference by the Courtesy Committee. Rev. Wayne Richards, Director of Ministerial Training; Rev. Paul and Bernice Burress, former DS; Rev. Roy and Joaquin Crawford, former DS; Dr. Joe and Lois Sawyer, former DS; Rev Rob Cox, Bloomington/Faith; Rev. Phil and Heather Trent, Fairfield; Rev. Ben Moncivaiz, pastor/planter Quad-cities; Rev. Rodrigo Azofeifa, pastor/planter-Joliet/pastor DeKalb-Vida Nueva; Supply Pastor Michael and Clarissa McNamer, Decatur; Rev. John and Willo Ann Symonds, Bethany Bible College; Rev. Wayne Derr, Office of Estate & Gift Planning; Rev. Richard Norton, Director of Metro Chicago 36 Illinois District 2003 Youth for Christ; Dr. Med Bailie, Pastor to the Missionaries; Mrs. Sylvia Wilson, wife of the General Superintendent and Dr. Bill Peed, Bethany Bible College. Report of the Tellers: 86 votes for District Treasurer was cast. John Handy received 86 votes and was re-elected District Treasurer. There were 84 votes cast with 43 votes needed to elect one General Conference Ministerial delegate. John Bray received 45 votes and was elected. Ben Moncivaiz received 39 votes and is alternate Ministerial delegate to General Conference . There were three spoiled ballots due to voting for both nominees. There were 87 ballots cast with 44 votes needed to elect two Lay Delegates to General Conference. Lee Dominguez received 64 votes and John Handy received 58 votes and were elected. Tim Howard received 52 votes and is the alternate Lay delegate to General Conference. Rev. John Symonds from Bethany Bible College was called to report on the college. The ballot to elect three Ministerial members to the DBA was presented. Those nominated were Patrick Garcia, Joseph Liddick, Shannon Whaples, James Wright and Steven Wright. There were no nominations from the floor. The ballot was cast and collected. The ballot to elect four Lay members to the DBA was presented. The nominations were Mark Barwegen, Larry Butts, Lee Dominguez, Tim Howard, Michelle Hughes, and Stephen Perry. Charles Muir was nominated from the floor. The ballot was cast and collected. Rev. Wayne Derr from Estate & Gift Planning was called to report. The ballot for the 2003-2004 Nominating Committee was presented. The Ministerial members nominated were Joseph Blasczyk and Leonard Waller, Jr., with two to be elected. There were no nominations from the floor. The Lay members nominated were Marge Knitter and Tony Perkins with two to be elected. There were no nominations from the floor. The ballot was cast and collected. The ballot for 2003-2004 District Directors was presented: Evangelism/Growth/Church Planting – Tim Howard Leadership Training – Brian Sexton Public Morals & Social Concerns – R. Ray Anderson Statistician – Rod Pickett Sunday School – Laura Barwegen Wesleyan Men President – Charles Muir Wesleyan World Missions – Meredith Bailie Wesleyan Youth President – Patrick Garcia Wesleyans For Life – R. Ray Anderson There were no nominations from the floor. The District Directors for 2003-2004 were elected by acclamation. Announcements were given as we recessed for lunch at 12:05 PM. Time to reconvene was 1:00 PM. Report of the Tellers. There were 87 ballots cast with 44 votes needed to elect three for DBA Ministerial members. Joseph Liddick received 70 votes and was elected; Patrick Garcia received 67 votes and was elected; Steven Wright received 56 votes and was elected. Shannon Whaples received 36 votes and James Wright received 30 votes. There were 87 ballots cast with 44 votes needed to elect four for DBA Lay members. Lee Dominguez received 73 votes and was elected; Tim Howard received 70 votes and was elected; Larry Butts received 55 votes and was elected; and, Stephen Perry received 54 votes and was elected. Michelle Hughes received 33 votes, Charles Muir 33 votes and Mark Barwegen received 28 votes. Report of the Tellers. There were 87 ballots cast with 44 needed to elect two for Nominating Committee ministerial members. Joseph Blasczyk and Leonard Waller, Jr. each received 87 votes and were elected. There were 87 ballots cast with 44 needed to elect two for Nominating Committee lay members. Marge Knitter received 87 votes and was elected and Tony Perkins received 86 votes and was elected. Action Committee Report: it was moved, seconded and approved that the following resolution be presented to the 2004 General Conference. MEMORIAL TO GENERAL CONFERENCE REGARDING BI-ANNUAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE: Whereas, our Districts vary in numerical size, geography and composition, Whereas, the distance traveled by our delegates and pastors to the conferences vary from district to district, Whereas, the denominational representatives travel between districts for district conferences is extensive during the conference session season, Whereas, the business necessary could be conducted in many cases so as to provide adequately for the work of the district beyond one year, Whereas, it would reduce expense to the general, the district and the local churches to meet less often than annually, Whereas, the General Church has successfully met historically and presently quadrennially, not annually, 37 Illinois District 2003 Whereas, most state laws would permit district conferences meeting less frequently under proper church permission by The Discipline, Whereas, such less frequent meetings would be acceptable and probably preferred by some districts, Resolved, that a district MAY elect by two thirds majority vote of the district conference to meet bi-annually (every two years) at a time, place and manner as approved by the Supervising General Superintendent. Resolved, that no decisions for bi-annual district conferences shall be permitted on those occasions where such decisions would delay the timely ordination of candidates presented for consideration to the election of ordained ministers. Resolved, that in states where laws require annual district conferences that could not be accommodated by delegations of such meetings to the District Board of Administration between district conferences, those districts shall be required to meet to satisfy state laws and shall not be permitted to meet bi-annually. Resolved, that all paragraphs in The Discipline necessary to facilitate the purpose of this resolution shall be edited including the terms of office of elected offices. Resolved, that the reporting of individual church statistical and financial information and pastors’ reports shall be required annually together with any other reports that the District Board of Administration or The General Church may require from pastors, leaders and committees and that those reports shall be submitted in a time, manner and place so designated during the year between district conference. Resolved, that no action by any district shall prevent the annual filing of any reports required of the district or its churches and pastors by The General Church. Resolved, that the District Board of Administration shall publish within the district to all churches and pastors, a record received and the district’s official acts during the year between district conferences. The Report of Elections/Appointments by the DBA for 2003-2004 was reviewed. The In Loving Memory Report was presented. The names of each person listed were read and then prayer was offered by Rev. Jaci McNeil. The Board of Trustees report was read by Rev. John Mills. The Auditor’s report was presented that had been received by the DBA. The report of the District Treasurer was high lighted by Mr. John Handy, District Treasurer. The report of the USF 2002-2003 Accountability Fund was highlighted by John Handy. The District Budget report for 2003-2004 was highlighted and USF Assessments for 2003-2004 were highlighted. The following reports were received: Secretary of the DBA, LaMar Brown Multicultural Ministries, Ben Moncivaiz Evangelism & Church Growth/Planting, Steven Wright Leadership Training, Brian Sexton Public Morals and Social Concerns, Ray Anderson Wesleyans For Life, Ray Anderson TNT, Joe Liddick World Missions, Med Bailie Statistical, Rod Pickett Wesleyan Women Director, Susan Mills Wesleyan Women Audit, Wanda Watts Wesleyan Women Treasurer, Marilyn Waller WKFM Audit, Robert Carter WKFM Coordinator, Phyllis Miller Wesleyan Men, Charles Muir Wesleyan Youth, Patrick Garcia The report from Indiana Wesleyan University was given by Rev. John Bray. The Excellence in Ministry Citations were presented to: DeKalb/Vida Nueva–Ben Moncivaiz; Robinson–Dan Szombathy; Rock Island/Heritage–John Bray; Urbana/First–Patrick Garcia; and Wheaton–Joe Liddick. The following churches paid full USF and received certificates: Bloomington/Faith–Rob Cox; Bolingbrook/Lord of the Nations–Gil Valenzuela; Bridgeport–Paul Scheuermeier; Broadview–Jim Wright; Casey– Roy Gilley; Chicago/Hoyne Ave.–Joseph Blasczyk; Clifton–Michael Seed; Creve Coeur–Melvin Devall; Decatur– Wayne Easterling; DeKalb–Darren Waite; DeKalb/Vida Nueva–Ben Moncivaiz; Elk Grove/Grace–Shin W. Khang; Fairfield–Philip Trent; Galesburg/Hope–Brian Sexton; Janesville–Garilee Edwards; Lawrenceville–LaMar Brown; Marshall–Paul Burress; Oak Lawn/Wesleyan Community–Steve Wright; Oblong–Leonard Waller, Jr.; Princeton– Fred Meisenheimer; Robinson–Dan Szombathy; Rock Island/Heritage–John Bray; Urbana/First–Patrick Garcia; and, 38 Illinois District 2003 Wheaton–Joseph Liddick. Certificates for those who were ordained were presented to Rev. Rodrigo Azofeifa, Rev. Daniel Szombathy and Rev. Gil Valenzuela by Dr. Earle Wilson. The 2003-2004 Pastoral Placement report was read. It was moved, seconded and approved. Installation of the District Board of Administration was conducted by Dr. Wilson. He read from The Discipline the charge to support the District Superintendent and the duties to God and the church. All answered, “Yes, God being our helper.” Closing Resolutions moved, seconded and approved with our deepest thanks: #1 Whereas, Wheaton has graciously hosted the Sixteenth Annual District Conference of the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church; Whereas, the facilities have been excellent for our ordination service, business sessions and lunch; Whereas, Pastor Joe Liddick and his staff and congregation have worked hard to meet all our needs with particular thanks to Rick Carder, Debbie McIntyre, Jaci McNeil, Art Fowler and all who cared for us at our ordination reception, breaks and lunch; Whereas, Pastor Joe Liddick might graciously be convinced to reimburse any I-355 toll road expenses you have incurred during conference, Resolved, that this District Conference show them our deepest appreciation and thank them for every effort in providing for our comfort and our needs. #2 Whereas, we are truly thankful for Dr. Earle Wilson, our Area General Superintendent, who has been with us for the last two years; Whereas, we are truly thankful to the Lord for giving us the privilege of his friendship and leadership; Whereas, he has brought us the challenging message last evening at the ordination service; Whereas, he has skillfully guided us through our business sessions today; Whereas, we are delighted that he and Mrs. Wilson could be with us for the past two years (knowing our track record with General Superintendents being with us in the last seven years); Whereas, he has shown us how to suffer steadfastly for Jesus allowing no stone to stand in the way or left unturned; Resolved, that this District Conference show him our deepest appreciation for his fine work as our chairman; Resolved, that we wish him well as he continues through this quadrennium; Resolved, that we pray for him as he continues through this particularly busy time of the year. It was moved, seconded and approved with great appreciation and love. Rev. John Mills asked for the floor. He again expressed our thanks and gratitude to Dr. and Mrs. Wilson and gave them an honorarium of $250.00. It was received with gratitude. We adjourned at 2:20 PM with prayer by Dr. Earle Wilson. Respectfully submitted, C. LaMar Brown, District Secretary Statement of Certification We, the undersigned officers, duly elected by the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church, an Illinois corporation, do hereby certify that in our opinion the printed copy of the Minutes of said Annual Conference Sessions held at Wheaton Wesleyan Church, Wheaton, Illinois, June 1-2, 2003, to which this statement is bound, is a true and correct copy of the Minutes of said session. This is valid only when signed by the District Superintendent and the Secretary. Dated this second day of June 2003. The Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church ___________________________________ Rev. John Mills, District Superintendent ___________________________________ Rev. C. LaMar Brown, Secretary 39 Illinois District 2003 Roll Call Voting Members: Ministerial Voting Members Forrest L. Adams R. Ray Anderson Herbert E. Apel Orville M. Awe Rodrigo Azofeifa Meredith J. Bailie Howard J. Beecher Joseph Blasczyk John A. Bray Patty Bray C. LaMar Brown Paul M. Burress Rick E. Carder Gregory L. Carlson David L. Castro Robert L. Cox, Jr. Roy E. Crawford Francis A. Davis Melvin E. Devall Tony R. Dyer Art Fowler T. Patrick Garcia Kee S. Han Shin W. Khang Pepito P. Lapaz Joseph E. Larakers Joseph G. Liddick David P.Mackaluso Fred M. Mahin, Sr. Jacqueline D. McNeil Fred L. Meisenheimer John Mills Benjamin Moncivaiz Richard B. Norton Leigh F. Nygard Rodney L. Pickett Wayne A. Richards Joe C. Sawyer Paul L. Scheuermeier Michael K. Seed Brian K. Sexton Garvin F. Sheridan B. Craig Smith Andrea L. Summers Jeremy N. Summers Daniel P. Szombathy Jesse V. Tewell, Sr. Philip B. Trent Gil E. Valenzuela Darren S. Waite Leonard E. Waller, Jr. M. Shannon Whaples. W. Larry White James L. Wright Steven R. Wright DBA Lay Members Lawrence Butts Lee Dominguez John Handy Lay Delegates Church Barrington Hills Bloomington-Faith Bolingbrook-LOTN Bridgeport Broadview Casey Chicago-Hoyne Ave Clifton Creve Coeur Decatur 40 Tim Howard Charles Muir Delegate Won II Kim Michael J. Seong Scott S. Seong Kay Lynn Perry Ruth Pacis Mary Scheuermeier Eunice Friske Hugh Muir Donna Wilson Coral Helman Deb Carlson Jeri Meils Bonnie Shumaker Michael McNamer Alternate Michael Y. Kim None None Carolyn York Bill Elmore, Sr. None Donna Holeman Teresa Marcotte Mona Devall None Illinois District Betty Newell Darrell Newell DeKalb-Vida Nueva Jesús Cruz Elk Grove/Grace Maria Bowman Elk Grove/Wes. Com Steve Pickett *_________________ Fairfield Heather Trent Galesburg Bill Burford Janesville Gary Edwards _________________ Joliet Ed Walker Manuel Monterola Lawrenceville Betty Sager Helen Sager Marshall Bernice Burress _________________ Mt.Vernon-Woodland Ruth Sill Oak Lawn-Wes Comm Bill Booth Gertrude Coulter Carl Johnson Tony Perkins Oblong Marilyn Waller Princeton Sharon Stanard Ruth Ziegler _________________ Robinson David Miller Rock Island Rich Bruder Don Dirck Orville Meredith Ruth Meredith Aimee Williams Alan Williams Rockford, Faith Rod Dosier __________________ Urbana Jean Meyers Tina Zook Wheaton Joaquin Crawford Juanita Dearborn Martha Gingrich Marge Knitter Milrae Lindberg *Line indicates delegate name not submitted DeKalb Nonvoting Members: Retired Commissioned Ministers: Harold C. Dennis Commissioned Special Workers: Dorothy Z. Awe E. Rebecca Brown Commissioned Lay Missionary: May Bailie Patricia Larakers Auxiliary Directors: Susan Mills, Wesleyan Women Director Phyllis Miller, District Coordinator—WKFM Present 2003 George Gutierrez Mary Gutiérrez Miguel Santiago Mrs. Jung Ae Park Randy Pickett None Lyle Hawkinson None Robert Stabler Earl Rushing Sue Wells None None Steve Belak Kay Booth Matt Dauner Don Newman None None None Gracie Howard Marj Dirck Terri Durham Phyllis A. Miller 41 Illinois District 2003 Reports District Superintendent General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, Delegates and Friends, Greetings! The Book of Acts clearly has several themes running through it. One of those themes is boldness. Another is opportunity. I believe in this time in history, God wants to give us a “holy boldness” as He gave the apostles on many occasions. In Acts 4:29-30 their prayer was, “…enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch forth your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” (NIV) With this boldness empowered by the Holy Spirit and opportunities all around them, they proceeded to turn their world upside down. Today, with the knowledge of what God has done in the past, we need “holy boldness” to pursue the opportunities that are all around us. And, it is happening: the sick are being healed, demons are being cast out and the Word of God is alive in Illinois! To give you details would cause us to be here all day, but to make sure you know that God’s alive and at work, just look around and find someone to ask this question, “What has God done on a miracle level in your church this year?” I’m convinced everyone will have a story of God’s power at work. God desires an opportunity to work, and He has in Illinois! Miracle # 1: The opportunity to lead people to Christ and disciple them! 923 people have been saved through the ministry of Illinois Wesleyan Churches! PTL! 63 people saved in the church plants alone! PTL! Miracle # 2: The opportunity to assist church plants in maturing! This year, DeKalb, Vida Nueva was established as an organized church on November 5, 2002. Rev. Ben Moncivaiz, founding pastor, beginning only with his family, led this congregation to this point! Attendance at times has approached 100! Just recently at the installation of Rev. Rodrigo and Ricci Azofeifa and the farewell to Pastor Ben and Faith, 90 were present! 28 people came to Christ this year through the ministry of this church. PTL! And, yes, their USF is paid in full! This is the first multicultural church plant under the leadership of our District Director of Multicultural Ministries Development, Ben Moncivaiz, and it is a great one! This year Bloomington Faith was established as an organized church on April 20, 2003, Easter Sunday! Rev. Rob and Tammie Cox are pastoring this congregation. They are presently renovating a building with a grant from the district. The 7,000 + square feet will give room for growth and expansion while ministering to the community around them. They reported 14 people saved through the ministry of this church. PTL! And, yes, their USF is paid in full! Several committed lay people surround the pastoral family in support of this important work. Bolingbrook, Lord of the Nations, is a church plant in its second year led by Rev. Gil and Edita Valenzuela and their family. Starting with a Bible study and a vision from Pastor Pete Lapaz, they have grown to average 45 this past year with 19 people coming to Christ! PTL! Discipleship is on-going. And, yes, their USF is paid in full! Excitement is high as they look for property to expand. Wheaton has given great financial assistance along with Urbana. Pastor Gil and Edita also came out of the Wheaton congregation! Miracle # 3: The opportunity to plant new churches! This year, plans have been laid by DDMMD Ben Moncivaiz to plant 2 new churches. Joliet/Vida Nueva was started in January, 2003. The Joliet Wesleyan Church is hosting this plant and Clifton Wesleyan is investing financially in it. Pastor Rodrigo Azofeifa and team from DeKalb Vida Nueva go each Saturday to hold Bible study with this group. Already, people have come to Christ! This vision from Joliet, Bolingbrook, DeKalb/Vida Nueva and Clifton is taking hold. Churches are beginning to plant churches. That’s where real growth is being seen! Heritage has taken on the responsibility to plant a Hispanic church in the Quad-cities area. Rev. Ben Moncivaiz has joined the staff at Heritage. He and Faith have moved to Silvis where they are beginning to lay a foundation to plant Vida Nueva/Quad-cities. Thanks to the vision of Pastor John Bray and staff, this new plant will be reaching a basically unreached language group in that area. Here is another example of a church planting a church. This plant began May 1, 2003. When you think about it, DeKalb Vida Nueva is now assisting in planting 2 other churches! I think that’s great! Miracle # 4: The opportunity to develop leadership. This year, The Wesleyan Church launched the Leadership Development Journey. In beginning that journey, this district divided into five mentoring groups consisting of 5 to 7 pastors coming together once per month for encouragement through prayer, support, training and accountability. This has been occurring throughout the year. Each group continues to meet until all in the group are realizing the rising tide of growth, excitement and expectation. The result will be healthy growing churches in Illinois. Our district has been involved in Church ReFocusing this year. Five pastors have been trained in this process. 42 Illinois District 2003 Its beginning implementation is planned for this fall. It will be on a first come first serve basis and will assist pastors in ReFocusing their own purpose and vision, assisting with the local church leadership and then the congregation. Any church that wants to be revitalized with a new vision and direction would do well to take advantage of this opportunity. Church Planters Boot Camps are places where all our planters go along with their respective coaches. These leadership training opportunities give birth to vision, purpose and goals for leading these immerging congregations. Talk to Brian Sexton, our Leadership Training Director, to learn of opportunities to invest in seminars and learning sessions that will be profitable for you and your church. Take someone with you. Don’t try to be a Lone Ranger. It works better when you work with others and they work with you. Miracle # 5: The opportunity for Lay People to hear and obey God’s call! This year, two men have heard God’s call in such a dynamic way that it has changed their lives as never before. Gary Edwards has a great story to tell. Raised in the Janesville Church, he attended a large Methodist church in another town but still wanted his home church to continue. However, he stated in no uncertain terms that he would not be a part of it for he and his family were happy in his present church. That all changed when the Holy Spirit talked to Gary. He did become part of the Janesville Revival and “God Thing” that happened in this small country church. Not only that, but when two supply pastors came and went, God called Gary this past November 2002 to begin pastoring this church. Gary is now in the course of study preparing himself for further ministry. PTL! Mike McNamer and his family were coasting along through life. A good job. Nice house. Things seemingly going in their direction. Living in Tennessee, Mike was notified of his father Don’s passing. Don and Grace McNamer had prayed for Mike all of his life. Long time members at First Wesleyan, Don was a prayer partner of many including Pastor Pat and myself. At the funeral of his father, Mike spoke of this godly man in words that to all appearances would have indicated that Mike was a preacher. However, conviction gripped his heart and a few weeks later he surrendered to Christ. They sold the house and moved back to Illinois where he knew he would be discipled and find ministry of some kind under the covering of the Urbana pastor and church family. Little did he know that God would call him to ReStart the First Wesleyan Church in Decatur on April 6, 2003, and that’s where he is serving today. Opportunities!!!! Miracle # 6: The opportunity for churches coming together to worship and fellowship! Cluster services are occurring all across the district. This was begun at the Joliet church with Pastor Pete Lapaz, Pastor Mike Seed of Clifton and Pastor Pat Garcia of Urbana. They came together, they worshipped together, they fellowshipped together and they ate together. That first roasted pig settled it for everyone! We have to get together again. Now, there are combined services in three areas of the state and the movement is growing! The Chicago area and the Southern areas have quarterly cluster services with many times standing room only. PTL! Miracle # 7: Illinois gives opportunities to build for eternity! Look for an opportunity to work where God is working already. It may be in a nursing home. Fairfield took advantage of that open door with wonderful eternal results. Creve Coeur did with Community of Believers Summer Fest and Vacation Bible School with eternal results. Galesburg did with a summer baptism service at the city lake with eternal results. Joliet did with an Easter Egg roll on the Saturday before Easter with more than 80 people in attendance. Bridgeport is completing a new kitchen that will greatly facilitate fellowship. Robinson did by training soul-winning teams and offering a New Believers Class in Sunday School. Clifton did by hiring a youth pastor and seeing its youth group more than double in size and influence along with providing a beautiful safe environment for the teens. Pastor Joe Liddick did by providing TNT for our teens! Easter Sunday at Heritage with 3,300 in attendance! Creve Coeur, Robinson and Urbana had over 100 Easter Sunday! Creve Coeur and Urbana with over 50 won to Christ this year! Eight churches this year had over 20 come to Christ with Heritage leading the way with 555! The District donated $6,000.00 through World Hope International to provide a Life’s Application Study Bible for each Wesleyan pastor in Sierra Leone in August, 2002! Five ministers were ordained last year and four are being ordained this year! Wesleyan Women growing in chapters and giving, and doing what they can when they can! WKFM with a great number of honorary members celebrating their 100 years! Janesville building their handicapped ramp and upgrading the property! 43 Illinois District 2003 Wheaton celebrating a Fall Fest for the community with almost a 1,000 in attendance, and then, starting the Alpha program with contacts made! Bolingbrook Lord of the Nations was the “Fasting Growing Sunday School” in the Illinois District! Creve Coeur was the second fasting Growing Sunday school! Grace Korean Wesleyan moved from Rockford to Elk Grove and is seeing new growth! Students continue to receive scholarships from the district for Wesleyan Colleges and Universities and, Pastors coming to our district with educational debt continue to receive assistance in paying that debt. We continue to see that Leadership is the key, pure and simple! It is true that two churches discontinued this year–Oak Lawn/CrossRoads and West Frankfort. Oak Lawn/Wesleyan Community has absorbed all those attending CrossRoads into their fellowship as they have embarked on a $750,000.00 expansion project. West Frankfort was a church that had struggled for years. Those members have connected to other local churches. We celebrate the life of these fellowships, the ministry influence they have had and the eternal value of souls that will only be realized in heaven. We appreciate all the dedicated service by pastors and lay members alike over the years. In the Illinois District, Heritage/Rock Island is setting the pace. This church encourages all of us to reach farther than we have reached; see clearer than we have seen; and, plan, pray and prepare better than we have ever done before. We are truly blessed to be a part of a district where this anchor church continues to grow for God. John and his staff are always ready to assist in every way with needs across the district and around the world. We are elated over the influence for Kingdom building that Heritage has been and pray that it will advance past the most far reaching vision anyone has dreamed. We serve a great God and this church has stepped out with boldness and grasped the opportunities placed in its path. I could go on and on but the message is clear. The Illinois District is the District of Opportunity! If God calls you to do something in Kingdom Building, come to the Illinois District. You can fulfill that calling here! If you are already here, what are you waiting for? There are many who have come to Illinois not knowing what the future would hold. But, the Lord provided each of them with opportunities that they could have never imagined. We are going to honor some of those today: 1. Wayne and Ruth Easterling accepted the call of Dr. Joe Sawyer, DS, to serve as interim supply pastor at First Wesleyan Church in Decatur. That in itself is not unusual. However, when you consider that Wayne was 73 years of age, a lifetime Baptist minister (really Baptist) and pretty much set in his ways, it was a little unusual. However, Dr. Joe saw something in Wayne that most people might miss. Wayne was a person who stuck to what he started. In fact, Wayne stuck to it for 11 years. He missed only one service in 11 years! He preached every week at the local prison, usually having the privilege of leading one or more inmates to Christ. It is true that the attendance at First Wesleyan dwindled to the point where one wondered if it should continue. I would talk to Wayne each year and he would tell me that he would continue until I found someone. I would ask him about growing the church and he would respond, “Well, when somebody young comes, they just see us old people here and they don’t come back. You know, you can’t blame them!” I would agree and we would keep on looking for someone to come to Decatur. 2. This year, the DBA appointed Supply Pastor Mike McNamer to the position. Pastor Wayne and Ruth were asked to continue to attend and support Pastor Mike and Clarissa. They have done so and been great doing it. Wayne and Ruth have been faithful to accept the opportunity to pastor a small church, to minister in the prison and to faithfully lead people to Christ. We are blessed to have them as part of the Illinois District Team and thank them for their service to the Lord at First Wesleyan Church in Decatur. Paul and Mary Scheuermeier came to this district over 36 years ago. They had been involved in church planting in Louisiana and Texas and had come back to Paul‘s home state. He had been raised in Olive Street Mission in Chicago, having grown up among the less likely to succeed in life. However, from that humble beginning, Paul brought much needed stick-to-itiveness to the Ministry. Here in Illinois, Paul and Mary served as pastor at Lawrenceville and Oblong, each for 16 years and now serve at Bridgeport on an extended call. I believe he has another 16 years for this church too! Paul is a lover of Kingdom work. He can begin and complete more projects that anyone I have ever encountered. At each of his churches, not only does he do all that is expected, but he also goes about improving the physical plant. He takes projects most people would shrug off and makes them become reality. He is constantly looking for ways to make the church setting a place where people want to come and members 44 Illinois District 2003 will be proud of. Paul and Mary look for ways to build relationships with people. They attend many of the sporting events where kids of the church are involved. It’s the ordinary thing to see them at football and basketball games at the local high school. 3. 4. 5. Mary’s ministries have been with children and women. Together they work as a team to fulfill God’s calling on their lives. We are blessed to have them as part of the Illinois District Team. Thank you, Paul and Mary, for seizing the opportunities that have come your way to extend God’s Kingdom in Illinois. John Handy handles the district treasurer’s job with skill, grace and excellence. He is exceptional in his ability to give cool advice, concentrate on the task and develop solutions. I guess that’s what makes him a great engineer at General Motors Locomotive Division as well. John has brought all those God given skills and gifts to bear on handling the Illinois District’s finances for 15 years. These years have not been consecutive . But, considering that, it’s even more amazing. Why would a person, having released that responsibility, ever pick it up again? God must have burdened his heart with it knowing John Mills was coming and would need all his expertise. And, John has graciously been there. Here’s a man who has seized the opportunity to use his gifts. He is an important contributor on the District Board of Administration, has the facts at hand when needed and always is looking for ways to assist and make it easier on everyone. The Illinois District is fortunate to have a person of the stature and integrity of John Handy as District Treasurer. I want to thank John’s wife Shirley, for giving John the freedom to share his gifts in this most effective way. Thank you, John, for all you do to extend the Kingdom that will last forever! Steve and Pat Wright came to the Illinois District in 1973. They came from Georgia up to Yankee Land! It hasn’t always been easy hiding that accent. However, that accent does get you off the hook in some places around Chicago. When Steve Wright shares his heart, you know right away he is with it for his love is for people and his passion is for souls. Steve and Pat make a great team who love their people and desire God’s best for them. They came to Illinois to the town of Galesburg and served for 3 years before arriving at Oak Lawn where they have served for 27 years. They have just returned from a trip to the British Isles, a trip their church surprised them with for their 25 years of dedicated and loving service. Steve, not one to sit on his laurels, whatever that is, is now beginning a church expansion project of $750,000. This will assist in facilitating the new families that are coming to the community. A short time ago, he wasn’t sure that the church would continue to be viable in this community. However, God has revitalized the area and Steve and Pat and their congregation have stepped up to the plate to accept the challenge and grasp the opportunity to continue to make a difference for eternity in Oak Lawn. Thanks for your commitment to positive influence for good and for righteousness and for grasping the opportunity to serve on the Illinois District Team! John and Patty Bray have served at Heritage Wesleyan Church in the Illinois District for 30 years. In fact, tomorrow, June 3, will be exactly 30 years since John Bray first stepped into the pulpit of Heritage. What an opportunity to serve. Your vision right from the start was to build a great church and to see it grow to what it is today. You never had to work hard or smart, you didn’t have to pray much, you just waited at the church and people just began to attend by the hundreds. Everything was easy for you! Right? Of course not; all of that is untrue. But, what is true is that you trusted God for all your needs and for the needs of the church. God provided you with opportunities and boldness and you stepped forward in faith. Not always easy. But God has always been faithful. Because of your skill with working with people, your exceptional leadership ability, your love for God and your desire to be genuine people, you are leading a great congregation where real people find real faith. We thank you for your team spirit, your tremendous support of each pastor and church in Illinois, your loyalty to the Illinois District Team and your influence around the world. You are truly a team and you are valued members of this District. Thanks for all your commitment to excellence in all you do, your valuable counsel and incredible ability to stay on the cutting edge in building the Kingdom that will last! You grasped an opportunity to serve and God’s blessing has multiplied it over and over again. We honor you on this 30th anniversary of your ministry in the Illinois District. 45 Illinois District 2003 All of these have distinguished themselves, each in different ways. But, all have two important character traits that have allowed them to stand out in the crowd. One, they have had boldness, boldness to be, do and go. And two, they have taken advantage of opportunities that God has placed before them. We have saluted these individuals and couples today. We thank them for their service to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. We together pledge to God and each other that we too will offer ourselves to Him. And, with Kingdom boldness we press forward to grasp the opportunities before us, no matter how insignificant they may seem. For we know that God takes the insignificant and makes it significant. How do we know it? He’s doing it right before our very eyes in the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church. My sincere thanks to our effective District Board of Administration, Rev. John Bray who carefully guides and chairs the District Board of Ministerial Development, Rev. Benjamin Moncivaiz who directs the Multicultural Ministries Development and to each Department Director. Thank you to each pastor and family and local congregations for your prayers and love. To my wonderful wife Susan who has a passion as strong as mine for the growth and development of each pastoral family and church in the District, thank you for doing all the details I could never do nor care to do. You are the love of my life and my joy. Please know that together it is our greatest joy to serve you and this district. Your faithful prayers for our family sustain us. We rejoice in the Lord knowing that He has called us and you have chosen us to work along side of you in this great adventure of Kingdom Building. Thank you for the confidence you have expressed in me. May His joy continue to be our strength. Joyfully serving Jesus, John Mills [Editor’s Note: The 2002-2003 Official Acts, Ministry and Travel Log (fourteen pages) is on file with the District Secretary and District Office] Assistant District Superintendent General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent John Mills, Delegates and Friends: It has been my honor to assist and advise our District Superintendent for another year. We are privileged to have a leader of character, compassion and courage. We are privileged to have a leader who combines competence and caring. We are privileged to have a leader who pursues his vision for our district without sacrificing values. In my role as Assistant District Superintendent I attended all but one District Board of Administration meeting and chaired the District Board of Ministerial Development. I offered advice and council to the District Superintendent when asked. I make myself available to the pastors of the district when needed. In addition to these services directly to the District I represented the Illinois District on the Indiana Wesleyan University Board of Trustees. Also, I was part of a missions team from Heritage that conducted a leadership conference for leaders of The Wesleyan Church in Southern Africa. District Superintendents, Assistant District Superintendents, educators and a few key pastors met for a week of training in leadership. It was a privilege to represent you to these leaders of God’s church half way around the world. On June 3, 1973, I stepped into the pulpit of Heritage Wesleyan for the first time. If you do the math that means I have been a pastor in the Illinois District for 30 years. While God has seen fit to bless Heritage with significant numbers I see myself simply as one of many pastors who are trying to fulfill God’s mission in this state. Thank you for your faithful service to the King. We are co-laborers. Let’s go forward for God! Respectfully submitted, John A. Bray Action Committee MEMORIAL TO GENERAL CONFERENCE REGARDING BI-ANNUAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE: Whereas, our Districts vary in numerical size, geography and composition, Whereas, the distance traveled by our delegates and pastors to the conferences vary from district to district, Whereas, the denominational representatives travel between districts for district conferences is extensive during the conference session season, Whereas, the business necessary could be conducted in many cases so as to provide adequately for the work of the district beyond one year, Whereas, it would reduce expense to the general, the district and the local churches to meet less often than annually, 46 Illinois District 2003 Whereas, the General Church has successfully met historically and presently quadrennially, not annually, Whereas, most state laws would permit district conferences meeting less frequently under proper church permission by The Discipline, Whereas, such less frequent meetings would be acceptable and probably preferred by some districts, Resolved, that a district MAY elect by a two thirds majority vote of the district conference to meet biannually (every two years) at a time, place and manner as approved by the supervising General Superintendent, Resolved, that no decisions for bi-annual district conferences shall be permitted on those occasions where such decisions would delay the timely ordination of candidates presented for consideration to the election of ordained minister, Resolved, that in states where laws require annual district conferences that could not be accommodated by delegation of such meeting to the District Board of Administration between district conferences, those districts shall not be required to meet to satisfy state laws and shall not be permitted to meet bi-annually, Resolved, that all paragraphs in The Discipline necessary to facilitate the purpose of this resolution shall be edited including the terms of office of elected officers, Resolved, that the reporting of individual church statistical and financial information, and pastors’ reports shall be required annually together with any other reports that the District Board of Administration or the General Church may require from pastor, leaders and committees, and that those reports shall be submitted in a time, manner and place so designated during the years between district conference, Resolved, that no actions taken by any district shall prevent the annual filing of any reports required of the district or its churches and pastors by the General Church, Resolved, that the District Board of Administration shall publish within the district to all churches and pastors a record of any reports received and the district’s official acts during the years between district conferences. Respectfully submitted, Rev. C. LaMar Brown, Illinois District Secretary Board of Ministerial Development General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: Report #1 1. We recommend the following candidate for election to ORDAINED MINISTERS orders on June 1, 2003: Gil E. Valenzuela 2. We recommend the following candidate for election to ORDAINED MINISTERS orders June 15, 2003: Patricia D. Bray 3. We recommend the following ORDAINED MINISTER IN PROCESS OF TRANSFER be VALIDATED as an ORDAINED MINISTER in THE WESLEYAN CHURCH: Dwayne W. Brothers 4. We recommend the following candidates for election to ORDAINED MINISTERS orders June 2004: Art Fowler Michael K. Seed Darren S. Waite 5. We recommend the following change in status from ORDAINED MINISTER/RESERVE to ORDAINED MINISTER/RETIRED (by request): David L. Castro 6. We recommend the following change in status from ORDAINED MINISTER/GENERAL EVANGELIST to ORDAINED MINISTER ASSOCIATE EVANGELIST (by request): Joe C. Sawyer 7. We recommend the following change in status from ORDAINED MINISTER/PASTORAL SERVICE to ORDAINED MINISTER ON EDUCATIONAL LEAVE (by request): Jeremy N. Summers 47 Illinois District 8. 1. 2003 We recommend the following change in status from ORDAINED MINISTER/PASTORAL SERVICE to ORDAINED MINISTER/SPECIAL SERVICE (by request): W. Larry White Report #2 We recommend the license of the following LICENSED MINISTERS be renewed for another year: Melvin E. Devall Art Fowler Michael K. Seed Andrea L. Summers Darren S. Waite 2. We recommend a license be granted to the following as a LICENSED MINISTER for the coming year (providing local church gives appointment): Jennifer Lane Swift 3. We recommend the license of the following as MINISTERIAL STUDENTS be renewed for another year: Timothy L. Howard Matthew Liddick Robyn G. Scranton Brooke E. Dombek-Smith Alan S. Williams Kevin K. Wright 4. We recommend that a license be granted to the following as MINISTERIAL STUDENTS for the coming year: Lindsay Butterfield Chad Chinlund Garilee Edwards Joseph D. Greenwald Michael R. McNamer Kay Lynn Perry Sandra I. Whaples We recommend a license be granted to the following as a COMMISSIONED LAY MISSIONARY: Karen Leininger 5. 6. We recommend the following MINISTERIAL STUDENTS be referred back to their respective LBA: James D. Piper John L. Sullivan Report #3 I. SATISFACTORY REPORTS Forrest Adams Garilee Edwards Joe C. Sawyer R. Ray Anderson Art Fowler Paul L. Scheuermeier Herbert E. Apel T. Patrick Garcia Robyn G. Scranton Rodrigo Azofeifa Roy Gilley Michael K. Seed Meredith J. Bailie Kee S. Han Brian K. Sexton Joseph Blasczyk Timothy L. Howard Garvin F. Sheridan John A. Bray Shin W. Khang B. Craig Smith Patty D. Bray Charles E. Lanier Andrea L. Summers Dwayne Brothers Pepito P. Lapaz Jeremy N. Summers C. LaMar Brown Joseph E. Larakers Daniel P. Szombathy E. Rebecca Brown Joseph G. Liddick Jesse V. Tewell Paul M. Burress David P. Mackaluso Philip B. Trent Lindsay Butterfield Fred M. Mahin, Sr. Gil E. Valenzuela Rick E. Carder Jacqueline D. McNeil Darren S. Waite Gregory L. Carlson Fred L. Meisenheimer Leonard E. Waller, Jr. Chad Chinlund Phyllis A. Miller M. Shannon Whaples Craig A. Cooper John Mills W. Larry White Robert L. Cox, Jr. Benjamin Moncivaiz Alan S. Williams Roy E. Crawford Richard B. Norton James L. Wright Harold C. Dennis Leigh F. Nygard Kevin K. Wright Melvin E. Devall Rodney L. Pickett Steven R. Wright Tony R. Dyer Wayne A. Richards II. UNSATISFACTORY REPORTS—None III. REPORTS NOT SUBMITTED—Unable because of health reasons Dorothy Z. Awe Orville M. Awe Howard J. Beecher, Sr. Francis A. Davis 48 Illinois District REPORTS SUBMITTED LATE David L. Castro Joseph Greenwald V. ORDAINED MINISTERS Transferred in—None Transferred in—None Transferred Up—William D. Stevens Letter of Standing issued per his request— Charles E. Lanier VI. COMMISSIONED MINISTERS—No change VII. LICENSED MINISTERS—No change VIII. MINISTERIAL STUDENTS Referred to respective LBA: James D. Piper John Sullivan Supply Pastors/Terms Completed: Jerry Buster Theodore R. Cunningham John L. Sullivan Respectfully submitted, John A. Bray, Chairman 2003 IV. Matthew Liddick Wayne H. Easterling Secretary of DBA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, the following is the summary of the DBA action for 2002-2003: The District Superintendent, District Treasurer and District Secretary reported at each meeting of the DBA. Adopted Auditor’s reports for District Treasurer’s books, District Wesleyan Women and District WKFM. District Superintendent’s Vacation Report. Approved District Scholarships to eleven students attending our Wesleyan colleges and universities for school year 2001-2002. Adopted Action Committee Resolutions # 8 and # 9 regarding Standing Rules plus review of all Rules. Approved Nomination of Wesleyan Women Director, Susan Mills. Approved Princeton request for reconsideration for budget adjustment. Denied request of Ted Cunningham to continue to live in West Frankfort parsonage following discontinuation of the West Frankfort Wesleyan Church. Received and forwarded checks from Ameritech to Barrington Hills and Wheaton for easements granted. Approved honorarium of $500.00 for Dr. Earle L. Wilson for extra travel and speaking regarding two additional ordination services conducted outside of the District Conference setting.. Approved District Conference dates for 2003 as June 1-2, 2003. Received Developing Church reports each meeting. Accepted the vote of the Covenant Members of the West Frankfort Wesleyan Church to discontinue the church with the final service conducted June 30, 2002 by the District Superintendent. Approved financial assistance be given to new DBA approved church plants in the amount of $15,000.00 per year for maximum of 5 years. Approved a gift of $6,000.00 be used to purchase 300 Study Bibles, one for each Sierra Leone Wesleyan pastor. Ratified Pastoral Changes: Rev. Robert L. Cox, Jr. from Tri-State District to Bloomington/Faith—4 years Rev. Philip B. Trent from Indiana Central District to Fairfield—2 years Rev. Darren S. Waite from Western New York District to DeKalb—4 years Ratified the following transfers: In: Rev. Robert L. Cox, Jr. from Tri State District. Rev. Philip B. Trent from Indiana Central District. Rev. Darren S. Waite from Western New York District. Out: Rev. David Drury to West Michigan District Rev. Steven Sparks to Greater Ohio District. 49 Illinois District 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 50 2003 Approved Pastoral Appointments recommended by DBMD for 2002-2003. Recommended the Election of Michael Shannon Whaples to Ordained Minister’s Orders. Approved restructuring of DBMD into 3 areas: West Area, Chicago Area, Southern Area. Elected the following to serve with those already elected in the representative areas: West Area: Brian Sexton, Shannon Whaples, Stephen Perry, Rich Bruder Chicago Area: James Wright Approved DBA meeting dates for 2002-2003. Approved Calendar dates for 2002-2003. Received report of the District Director of Multicultural Ministries Development. Approved moving expenses in the amount of $250.00 for Matt/Carin Hines/Quad cities Hispanic team members getting in place. Approved DS receiving estimates on replacing district parsonage roof. Ratified Executive Committee decision to authorize replacement of deck and steps at the back of the district parsonage. Received Church Plants and ReStart reports each month from the District Superintendent. Approved request from Mt. Vernon for a grant of $2,000.00 from interest funds. Approved to put West Frankfort church and parsonage on the market for sale. Approved request from members of West Frankfort church for items of sentimental value. Denied request from Ted Cunningham to ReStart West Frankfort Wesleyan Church. Approved purchase of two new computers and a digital camera for the district/one computer for the District Office/one for District Treasurer. Approved LDJ Mentoring Groups and Leaders: West Area: John Bray, Leader Chicago Area: Steve Wright, Leader East/Central Area: Patrick Garcia, Leader Southern Area: Dan Szombathy, Leader Multicultural: Ben Moncivaiz, Leader Approved use of funds for ReFocusing Facilitator Training for DS and at least 2 other pastors. Elected John Bray and Lee Dominguez to serve as DBA representatives on the 2002-2003 Nominating Committee. Approved the support of Health Insurance Proposal through Alpha Omega Benefit Plan. Approved General Conference Memorial regarding holding District Conference every other year be sent to all districts prior to General Conference. Report received on DeKalb Wesleyan mortgage burning on August 26, 2002. Ratified Wesleyan Women election: Director Susan Mills Assistant Director Zoe Seed Secretary Patty Seifert Treasurer Marilyn Waller WKFM Director Phyllis Miller Outreach Director Ida Mae Scott Thank you received from Steve and Pat Wright for memorial gift to Hephzibah in memory of Steve’s father. Approved Ted Cunningham’s move back into parsonage/he will pay all utilities. Approved DeKalb/Vida Nueva request to become an Established Church on November 5, 2002 and that the District Superintendent be authorized to conduct this official action. Ratified Executive Committee action to sell the Galesburg/Hope parcel of 14.5 acres. Approved the remaining old benches at West Frankfort Wesleyan Church be distributed among those who want them. Illinois District 2003 46. Approved expenditure of $700.00 per year for 2002-03 and 2003-04 for LDJ as requested by our General Superintendent. This money will come from our ReFocusing Account. 47. Directed DS to write a letter to General Superintendent about LDJ funding relating that it should come from USF in the future. 48. Received resignation from Supply Pastor Jerry Buster of Janesville effective October 13, 2002. 49. Appointed Supply Pastor Gary Edwards to Janesville effective November 17, 2002. 50. Approve purchase of building for Bloomington/Faith for $200,000.00 on Contact for Deed basis with payments around $1,300.00 per month for 5 years with balloon payment at end of contract. 51. Approved a grant in the amount of $50,000.00 to retrofit Bloomington/Faith building when purchase is finalized. 52. Authorized use of the greater portion of the $44,000.00 realized from the sale of the Galesburg/Hope parcel be used to obtain adjacent property to the present church location. Recommended that 10 acres be purchased with the above profit. 53. Approved Oak Lawn/Wesleyan Community request to launch building/expansion project. 54. Approved sale of West Frankfort parsonage for $60,000.00/more or less. 55. Approved DBMD recommendation that Gil E. Valenzuela be elected to Ordained Ministers Orders. 56. Approved DBMD recommendation that Patty D. Bray be elected to Ordained Ministers Orders. 57. Reviewed District Purpose Statement. 58. Thank you notes received from Eunice Friske and Ted Cunningham.. 59. Adopted District Budget for 2003-2004 as recommended by District Finance Committee. 60. Adopted District Evangelism and Church Planting Budget. 61. Received District Nominating Committee Report. 62. Approved Fair Market Value of District Parsonage at $500.00 per month. 63. Approved Housing Allowance in the amount of $3,500.00 for District Superintendent. 64. Ratified Executive Committee action regarding Galesburg/Hope request for $4,000.00 from property sale to be used for mortgage payments for approximately 7 months. 65. Ratified Executive Committee action regarding Church Planter’s Christmas gift of $250.00 each. 66. Approved Creve Coeur moving from Developing Church status to Established Church status in 2004 if they continue to develop leadership and pay USF in full. 67. Approved the official ReStart of First Wesleyan Church of Decatur beginning May 1, 2003. 68. Approved naming Michael R. McNamer as Supply Pastor at Decatur. 69. Approved funds to send Michael McNamer to Church Planter Boot Camp along with Rev. Pat Garcia as his coach. 70. Approved architect’s plans for Bloomington/Faith building retrofit. 71. Approved Bloomington/Faith request to apply for Church Building Club grant. 72. Request for name change by Bloomington/Faith sent back for further study. 73. Approved Bloomington/Faith request to become an Established Church on April 20, 2003 and to authorize the District Superintendent to conduct this official action. 74. Approved receiving of an official commercial appraisal of DeKalb/Vida Nueva church building where they are now meeting. Owners are asking $149,000.00. The district would contribute up to $50,000.00 if the church can meet the mortgage payments. 75. Authorized church plant in Joliet/Vida Nueva. 76. Authorized Rev. Rodrigo Azofeifa be appointed Interim-pastor/planter at Joliet/Vida Nueva. 77. Authorized church plant in Quad-cities/Vida Nueva. 78. Authorized Rev. Ben Moncivaiz be appointed pastor-planter at Quad-cities/Vida Nueva. 79. Approved that Joliet/Vida Nueva and Quad-cities/Vida Nueva churches apply for General E&CG Church planting grants. 51 Illinois District 2003 80. Approved funds to send Rev. Rodrigo Azofeifa to Church Planter’s Boot Camp and Rev. Ben Moncivaiz as his coach. These funds will come from district grant not used by Oak Lawn/CrossRoads. 81. Approved DDMMD Ben Moncivaiz will be 85% time and support with Heritage as a staff member/church planter and 15% time and support with the District as DDMMD. 82. Approved official District Church Planting Offering be on Super Bowl Sunday. 83. Received letter from Dr. Earle Wilson stating he had received DS letter regarding LDJ funding. 84. DS reported personnel change requested by Dr. Charles Lanier. That request was for a “Letter of Standing” to be sent to the Chicago Presbytery. 85. Approved eleven applications for District Student Scholarships to Wesleyan Colleges/Universities for the year 2003-2004. 86. Approved one application for Pastor Education Debt Reduction Fund. 87. Approved the Lay Delegate allocations to District Conference: 1-40 members 1 delegate 41-80 members 2 delegates 81-120 members 3 delegates 121-160 members 4 delegates 161-200 members 5 delegates 201 or more members 6 delegates 88. Elected Rev. John A. Bray as Assistant Superintendent for 2003-2004. 89. Elected Rev. Ben Moncivaiz as District Director of Multicultural Ministries Development for 2003-2004. 90. Ratified the appointment of Rev. John A. Bray as DBMD Chairman for 2003-2004. 91. Elected the following to the DBMD: Ministerial Members: Lay Members: Chicago Area: Roy Crawford (2006) Chicago Area: Robert Horan (2006) North/West Area: None North/West Area: William Burford (2006) South Area: Paul Scheuermeier (2006) South Area: Gary Bryant (2006) 92. Notation regarding DBMD: Rev. John Mills, Rev. Ben Moncivaiz are ex-officio members. 93. Elected District Board of Review and District Board of Review/Reserve Members, District Building Committee, District Auditing Committee, District Education Director and District Web Master. 94. Elected District cluster Mentors: John Bray North/West Benjamin Moncivaiz Multicultural Steven Wright Chicago Patrick Garcia East/Central Daniel Szombathy South 95. Approved Retired District Ministers be exempt from District Conference Fee. 96. Approved issue of a license for Patty D. Bray as a Licensed Minister. 97. Approved to elect Patty D. Bray to Ordained Minister’s Orders and that she be granted permission to be ordained at her home church/Heritage Wesleyan in Rock Island, IL on June 15, 2003 at 7:00 PM by Dr. Earle L. Wilson. 98. Approved the 2003 Council of Ordination be all ministers serving on the DBA and DBMD with Rev. John Bray as Chairman. 99. Approved the location for 2004 District Conference be First Wesleyan in Urbana and 2005 be Oak Lawn/Wesleyan Community. 100. Approved Memorial to 2004 General Conference be submitted that District Conference be held every two years. 101. Approved the distribution of the Amelia Reed Trust Fund in the amount of $5,767.00 as follows: Dr. Med Bailie $2,883.50 Rev. Richard Adkins $1,441.75 Dr. Bill Peed $1,441.75 52 Illinois District 2003 102. Approved Local Church Audit plan devised by Larry French, CPA in North Carolina West District. 103. Report received regarding DS vacation in June and July, 2003. 104. Thank you cards received from: Rodrigo and Ricci Azofeifa, Rob and Tammie Cox and John and Lynn Sullivan for Church Planter’s Christmas Gift; from John and Shirley Handy for District Treasurer’s Honorarium; from John and Susan Mills for District Christmas Gift. 105. Approved a District Advertisement in Indiana Wesleyan University yearbook. Respectfully submitted, C. LaMar Brown, District Secretary Auditor May 31, 2003 An examination of the Cash Receipts and Disbursements records of the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church was made for the period May 11, 2002 to May 10, 2003, and the related statements of activity for the period then ended. The examinations were made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and included such tests of the accounting records and such auditing procedures as considered necessary in the circumstances. In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly the financial position of the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church as of May 10, 2003. The results of its activities and the changes in financial position for the period then ended are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis. Ronald C. Hanzelin Lombard, Illinois 60148 Treasurer Summary of Accounts May 11, 2002 – May 10, 2003 Fund Balances 5-11-02 Operational Funds* Interest Funds Capital Funds District Totals 65,681.94 39,695.45 1,058,683.25 1,164,060.64 Total Receipts 130,708.44 88,412.70 59,945.38 279,066.52 Funds Available 196,390.38 128,108.15 1,118,628.63 1,443,127.16 Total Disbursed Fund Balances 5-10-03 121,528.41 74,861.97 109,160.62 18,947.53 74,545.91 1,044,082.72 305,234.94 1,137,892.22 (* Includes 167–Jerusalem fund, 1797–counseling fund, 11,223.65–car purchase fund, 77.02–Wesleyan Men) Denominational Funds: USF USF—Education World Missions Evan./Church Growth Wesleyan Women WKFM Denominational Totals Grand Totals 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 84,925.59 100,374.32 694.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 185,993.91 84,925.59 100,374.32 694.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 185,993.91 1,164,060.64 465,060.43 1,629,121.07 84,925.59 100,374.32 694.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 185,993.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 491,228.85 1,137,892.22 Total Budgeted Receipts: 311,292.00 (does not include $3181 allocated from 2001/2002) District Operational Funds Receipts: Balance 5-11-02 Checking Account Wesleyan Investments @4.0% WIF Education Fund @4.0% Total 9,446.18 1,028,446.04 100,000.00 $1,137,892.22 65,681.94 53 Illinois District Budgeted Receipts Ministerial Conference Fees District Conference Fees District Wesleyan Men Youth Workers’ Conference Registration TNT Registration All other receipts Total Receipts: Total Funds Available Disbursements: Administrative—District Superintendent DS Salary DS Social Security Equivalent DS Tax sheltered annuity DS Health Ins. DS Pension 2003 125,992.09 1,540.00 2,790.00 77.02 200.00 78.00 31.33 40,343.10 7,881.96 4,800.00 4,872.84 7,443.36 Administrative—Headquarters Field/Travel Office operations Telephone Office machines Office Secretary D. Pars./Workers Comp D. Pars. Util/Services D. Pars. Repair/Improv. 7,944.51 5,229.22 3,143.34 2,175.00 6,459.00 2,060.00 2,277.50 848.48 District Secretary District Treasurer District Boards District Officer Honoraria Retiree Benefits 68.47 836.86 2,941.81 2,250.00 1,651.00 District Director Multicultural Ministries Development DDMMD travel/ministry (operations portion) Pastor’s Christmas Banquet District Annual Conference District Journals Gen./Dist. Officers Conference Ministerial Conference/Retreat District Youth District Wesleyan Men Leadership Development Journey Ministerial materials TNT Expense All other disbursements Total Disbursements: Balance 5-10-03 54 130,708.44 196,390.38 65,341.26 30,137.05 7,748.14 5,332.29 418.20 1,610.26 3,396.82 759.88 971.70 1,957.60 667.00 89.25 1,578.06 454.50 250.00 816.40 121,528.41 74,861.97 Illinois District 2003 Capital Funds Receipts: Balance 5-11-02 * Property Easements West Frankfort advance/repayments West Frankfort utility reimbursement Galesburg property sale Hephzibah gifts received Diller Memorial Total Receipts: Total Funds Available 15,000.00 2,000.00 1,258.22 40,787.16 400.00 500.00 Disbursements: Palestine property expense Property Easements forwarded ReFocusing Galesburg property West Frankfort expenses Bloomington property Tithe on property sale-Azofeifa Hephzibah gifts forwarded Diller memorial forwarded All other disbursements Total Disbursements: Balance 5-10-03 955.00 15,000.00 5,621.80 4,000.00 3,803.27 35,000.00 3,000.00 400.00 500.00 6,265.84 1,058,683.25 59,945.38 1,118,628.63 74,545.91 1,044,082.72 (*Includes: 10,564.95 Palestine property purchase account) District Interest Funds Receipts: Balance 5-11-02 Wesleyan Investment Foundation WIF — Education Fund Church planting Denominational grant—Bolingbrook Designated gifts—Azofeifa Designated gifts—Joliet Hispanic work Designated gifts—Bolingbrook Designated gifts—Bolingbrook expenses (Urbana) Other interest Moncivaiz Support Jubilee receipts Designated gifts—Mt. Vernon Total Receipts: Total Funds Available Disbursements: IDWC Scholarships IDWC Pastor education debt reduction Moncivaiz Support—from E&CP Bloomington church plant DDMMD—church plant travel/conferences Bolingbrook church plant 46,356.24 5,106.61 2,541.00 6,250.00 3,000.00 1,182.25 6,060.00 2,400.00 235.57 12,100.41 2,722.20 458.42 39,695.45 88,412.70 128,108.15 11,386.31 1,000.00 5,500.00 22,500.00 2,000.00 15,000.00 55 Illinois District Bolingbrook expenses (from Urbana) Bolingbrook designated gifts forwarded District Director Multicultural Ministries Development Vida Nueva gifts forwarded Joliet Hispanic church plant Church planting misc. Mt. Vernon designated gifts forwarded Azofeifa support (from Vida Nueva) Azofeifa support from E&CP Other disbursements Total Disbursements: Balance 5-10-03 56 2003 2,400.00 6,000.00 4,583.37 18,563.51 404.01 1,850.00 458.42 3000.00 12,090.00 2,425.00 109,160.62 18,947.53 Illinois District 2003 USF 2002–2003 Accountability As of 5-10-03 Church YTD USF Obligation Barrington Hills 14,900 Bloomington, Faith-Church Plant 1,822 Bolingbrook, LOTN-Church Plant 196 Bridgeport 4,552 Broadview 9,782 Casey 1,001 Chicago Hoyne 6,788 Clifton 4,968 Creve Coeur 2,039 Decatur 1,432 DeKalb 19,080 DeKalb, Vida Nueva-Church Plant 1,020 Elk Grove Village—Grace 3,095 Elk Grove Village—Wesleyan Comm 6,204 Fairfield 5,278 Galesburg, Hope 8,525 Janesville 1,994 Joliet 5,449 Lawrenceville 8,599 Marshall 4,232 Mt Vernon, Woodland-Church Plant 1,250 Oak Lawn, Wesleyan Community 16,610 Oblong 6,010 Princeton 7,462 Robinson 6,152 Rock Island, Heritage 136,683 Rockford—Faith 8,120 Urbana 8,800 Wheaton 35,859 Totals 337,902 (1) Includes $3094 received last year for 2002/2003 (2) Includes $87 received last year for 2002/2003 YTD Paid Ahead (Behind) YTD % Paid 8,000 1,822 196 4,560 9,782 1,004 6,792 5,004 2,039 1,472 19,080 (1) 1,024 (2) 3,095 1,000 5,280 8,532 1,362 2,300 8,599 4,232 0 16,610 6,012 7,129 6,156 136,683 2,031 8,808 35,869 314,473 (6,900) 54% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 16% 100% 100% 68% 42% 100% 100% 0% 100% 100% 96% 100% 100% 25% 100% 100% 93% 8 3 4 36 40 4 (5,204) 2 7 (632) (3,149) (1,250) 2 (333) 4 (6,089) 8 10 (23,429) Respectfully submitted, John Handy 57 Illinois District 2003 Board of Trustees To the Sixteenth Annual Conference of the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church. The Assets and Liabilities of the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church as of May 10, 2003 are as follows: Assets: Value of church buildings & land Value of local church parsonages Value of district parsonage Cash on hand (5/10/03): Capital Funds Interest Funds Operational Funds Total Assets Liabilities: Loans Total Liabilities Net Worth 11,000,538 1,584,000 130,000 12,714,538 1,044,083 18,948 74,862 1,137,893 13,852,431 1,787,808 1,787,808 12,064,623 Respectfully submitted, John Mills, President Nominating Committee of 2002-2003 The following have been nominated for 2003–2004 executive District offices: Secretary: C. LaMar Brown (Lawrenceville) Treasurer: John Handy (Wheaton) District Board of Administration Ordained Ministers: Patrick Garcia (Urbana), Joseph Liddick (Wheaton), Shannon Whaples (Rock Island), James Wright (Broadview), Steven Wright (Oak Lawn) Lay Members: Mark Barwegen (DeKalb), Larry Butts (Urbana), Lee Dominguez (Wheaton), Tim Howard (Rock Island), Michelle Hughes (Urbana), Stephen Perry (Bloomington) The following have been nominated for the Nominating Committee 2003–2004: Ordained Ministers: Joseph Blasczyk (Chicago/Hoyne), Leonard, Waller, Jr. (Oblong) Lay Members: Marge Knitter (Wheaton), Tony Perkins (Oak Lawn) The following have been nominated for departmental District offices: Evangelism and Church Growth Director: Tim Howard (Rock Island) Public Morals and Social Concerns: Ray Anderson (Wheaton) Statistician: Rod Pickett (Elk Grove Village) Sunday School Director: Laura Barwegen (DeKalb) Wesleyan Men President: Charles Muir (Wheaton) World Missions Director: Meredith Bailie (Wheaton) Wesleyan Youth President: Patrick Garcia (Urbana) Wesleyans for Life Director: Ray Anderson (Wheaton) General Conference Delegates/Ordained Minister: (2004) John Bray (Rock Island/Heritage), Ben Moncivaiz (Rock Island/Vida Nueva) General Conference Delegates/Lay Delegates: (2004) Lee Dominguez (Wheaton), John Handy (Wheaton), Tim Howard (Rock Island) Respectfully submitted, 2002-2003 Nominating Committee Mark Barwegen; John Bray; Bill Burford, Secretary; Lee Dominguez; John Mills, Chairman; Ben Moncivaiz; James Wright 58 Illinois District 2003 Evangelism & Church Growth/Planting General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: It has been a privilege to serve with Superintendent Mills in helping promote church planting in our district. We are fortunate to have John Mills, whose vision and heart beat is for evangelism and church growth. He is a challenge for all of us who wish to see the kingdom and our district grow. This has been a year of adjustments in church planting staffing as Superintendent Mills’ report will show. We are glad for the leadership of Pastor Rob Cox at Bloomington. As they move into their new facilities we pray that the Lord helps them impact their city. Pastor Ben Moncivaiz will be moving to Moline to plant a Hispanic church in this region of our district. Ben will be working about 15% of his time in District ministry in conjunction with his time spent in the Quad-cities building a new congregation. Pastor Rodrigo Azofeifa will be assuming senior pastor responsibilities at Vida Nueva and will be helping us as we begin work in Joliet. I had the joy of visiting Pastor Gil Valenzuela at Bolingbrook. Wow! What a great job he and his people are doing. We have every reason to rejoice in the victories of the past year. And…we do so. We have every reason to continue to pray for our workers in new churches. And we must do so. My role has been to assist Superintendent Mills in any way he requested and needed. I have enjoyed that relationship. I have enjoyed watching the Lord work in churches that are growing, pastors who are developing lay persons in evangelism skills and in the new churches. I look forward to helping our district and churches in a new role next year as I support and assist our new director of evangelism and church growth. Respectfully submitted, Steven Wright Multicultural Ministries General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: It is by looking back into the past year that I begin to understand and see God’s powerful and loving hand moving through Multicultural Ministries in the Illinois District. At the beginning of the fiscal year, I had only dreamed about growing through an increase of attendance in the local church. This department had enough work to continue to develop each of the local churches under its responsibility. Nevertheless, God’s plans are higher and bigger than we can imagine. Because we serve a great God, we have had successes we never dreamed of. We ended the year with many praises to the Lord. During the year, God allowed us to go through experiences that would develop in us greater strength, dependence and encouragement to want to continue to build His Kingdom. Allow me to highlight some events and successes that made the year 2002-2003 a great year: First of all, this was a year of relationships. I had the privilege to spend more time with multicultural pastors such as the Koreans, Filipinos, Costa Ricans, and John Mills. Our monthly meetings were a time of learning about different cultures and languages. We also received a lot of encouragement and prayed for each other. But best of all, we dreamed about what God would have us do in the Kingdom. The frosting on the cake was the laughing and of course the eating together. Secondly and because of our meetings together, God allowed us to plant another Hispanic church in Joliet. This was started because of God’s love for lost people in the heart of Dr. Ruth Pacis and Pastor Pete Lapaz. Pastor Rodrigo Azofeifa from Vida Nueva/DeKalb was more than glad to be the pastor responsible for this project. Under his leadership, a team of seven members continue to travel more than one hour hours very Saturday to disciple and teach a small group of new Christians in that area. During our gatherings much talk was done about church planting. Consequently, God has led us to dream about two more church plants for this coming year; a Hispanic work in the “Quad Cities and a Korean congregation in Joliet. We are still searching for a couple to come to the West Chicago area to plant a fourth Hispanic congregation. My family and I have moved and settled in the Quad Cities to begin the planting process of Vida Nueva/Quad Cities. The third highlight has been souls being saved and discipled. From undocumented people to a consulate from a foreign country, people have found the Savior here in the United States. Some were saved and discipled in church, others in my office and still others in living rooms. As I have visited our different cultural churches, I have seen a great attitude and interest in taking the gospel to others. This love for lost souls is going to be the key to further growth of the kingdom. The fourth highlight has come from the excitement of seeing the transforming work of God in the lives of new Christians. This excitement about Christianity has conceived the idea of spreading the gospel to all those who are in need. Our prayer has been “Lord, send workers to the field.” In answer to our prayer, we have shared in the joy of 59 Illinois District 2003 God’s calling on a couple from Vida Nueva/DeKalb. The Martinez family has already begun the ministerial study through the Flame courses offered by the General Department of Education and The Ministry in Indianapolis. Our prayer continues to be “God, send more workers.” Please join us in this prayer. We anticipate many wonderful miracles in the coming year; people saved, lives transformed, people called, and a growing kingdom. God is waiting for you to say, “Here am I Lord, send me!” Respectfully submitted, Ben Moncivaiz Public Morals and Social Concerns Committee & Wesleyans For Life General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: I have enjoyed my second year in this position. I continued to publish the newsletter entitled, Wesley’s Footprints with the purpose of 1) Challenging our congregations to broaden their scopes of ministry into pertinent areas of development and 2) Take a closer look at social issues covered in The Discipline with ideas to effectively address the issues. There were three issues published. I am indebted to Susan Mills who printed and mailed the newsletters. The ministry opportunities shared were: A month long emphasis on the Biblical view of Sexuality. It would include the pulpit, Sunday School lessons, youth groups, and small group discussions. Present the positive options that Christian families can provide in the home to overcome the barrage of negative images coming at us from every quarter. A call to confront the issue of war as we faced Iraqi Freedom. The call was to approach the conflict from a third direction presenting Jesus as the Prince of Peace through messages, editorials in the media, and in prayer meetings. The Social Concerns from The Discipline addressed were: The Church’s stand on the issue of homosexuality. A history of the Gay Rights movement and our proper response was presented. The Church’s stand on pornography and how we deal with the onslaught we face in every form of media. The Church’s stand on waging war. How we can be a positive force for presenting Christ in an atmosphere of conflict and terror. I am offering my services to any church that wants to use some of the ministry ideas I have presented in the last two years. I’m also open to any ideas of social concern you would like to see addressed in the future. Respectfully submitted, R. Ray Anderson Leadership Training General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: Our District Ministerial Retreat held in Bloomington, IL on September 23-24, 2002 officially launched our District into the Leadership Development Journey (LDJ). Dr. Conrad Lowe of INJOY spent parts of two days with us emphasizing what is at stake – the health and even survival of the majority of churches in North America. He also outlined the initial strategy for the Leadership Development Journey. One of the strategies birthed at the Ministerial Retreat was the formation of LDJ Cluster Groups. Clusters are designed to bring pastors together to develop their leadership potential through encouragement, accountability, idea sharing and skill development. Currently, LDJ Clusters are meeting monthly around the state and are being led by John Bray, Pat Garcia, Ben Moncivaiz, Dan Szombathy and Steve Wright. Refocusing is another strategy that is part of the LDJ process that has great potential to positively impact churches across Illinois and all of North America. Briefly, the Refocusing process is a means to help pastors, church leaders, laypersons and eventually entire congregations identify their unique place and purpose in building God’s kingdom. Patrick Garcia, John Mills, Ben Moncivaiz, Brian Sexton and Dan Szombathy participated in Phase 1 Facilitator Training October 28-November 2, 2002 and Phase II Facilitator Training April 8-11, 2003 at Wesleyan Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. This team is currently in the process of forming one or more Pastor’s Networks that will begin meeting in September 2003. Please contact one of the above team members to learn more. Paul exhorted the church to carefully steward the gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit, including the gift of leadership, when he said in Romans 12:6-7, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us…if it is leadership, let him govern diligently…” As faithful stewards, it is our responsibility to develop our leadership skills. 60 Illinois District 2003 I encourage you to set aside a block of time every month or every week to sharpen your leadership thinking and behavior. Read everything you can on leadership. Listen to leaders on tape or video wherever you can. Attend a leadership conference. The WCA Leadership Summit will be broadcast to over sixty (60) locations live via satellite August 7-9, 2003, including sites in Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis. (A number of Illinois District pastors and church leaders are planning to attend the conference in Peoria). Featured speakers include Bill Hybels, Jim Collins, Karen Hughes, Patrick Lencioni, A. R. Bernard, Sr., Erwin McManus and Andy Stanley. For more information, go to www.willowcreek.com or call 800-570-9812. Lead with all diligence! Respectfully submitted, Brian Sexton Director of TNT General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: This past year was another successful one for Illinois teens who competed in the District TNT program. Several last year qualified for area competition that was held in September at IWU. The results were as follows: Gil Valenzuela (Lord of the Nations) received a Superior/1st place in Jr. Male Solo and a $300 scholarship. Sabrina Seed (Clifton) received an Excellent score in Jr. Female Solo. 7 Believers (Clifton-Praise Vocal/Band) received a Superior/1st place in Music Composition Group. Members of this group are Sara Applegate, Ashley Benscotter, Jeff Burdick, Travis Meils, Sabrina Seed, David Snyder, and Jeremy Snyder. Each received a $200 scholarship. Katie Green (Galesburg) received an Excellent score in Jr. Female Solo. Hope Wesleyan Teen Praise Band (Galesburg) received an Excellent/2nd place in Instrumental/Vocal Combined. Members of this group are Katie Green, Matt Green, Ken Hawkinson, Eathan Soper, and Tyler Soper. This year’s district competition was held on April 12 at Wheaton Wesleyan Church. Those receiving superior scores and qualifying for area competition this fall include: Savannah McNamer (Urbana), Jr. Female Solo Gil Valenzuela (Lord of the Nations), Jr. Male solo Jackielou Galutin (Lord of the Nations), Sr. Female solo Derek Basa (Lord of the Nations), Sr. Male solo Katrina Kuick (Wheaton) Sr. Piano solo Hope Wesleyan (Galesburg), Instrumental and Vocal group Emily Hopeman (Wheaton), Jr. Art Tyler Soper (Galesburg), Sr. Art I would like to encourage every pastor and delegate to encourage your teens to participate in next year’s TNT. It is a great way for them to develop their talents to serve the Lord. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Liddick World Missions General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: I count it a privilege to serve you and Global Partners as the World Missions Director. Dr. Don Bray, General Director of Global Partners (Wesleyan World Missions in Ministry) reports that the Wesleyan Church ministry overseas grew in the last decade from 1,634 churches in 38 countries to 2,503 in 76 countries. Membership in that same period has increased from 66,080 to 171,123, the number of missionaries from 121 to 161 and the annual support cost from $5 million to $8 million. This remarkable picture of growth is clouded by a substantial drop in receipts in the last two years. An initial report from Global Partners indicates that Illinois District giving declined this year by about 25%. (I am hoping that a final reporting proves this in error.) During this past year I presented the cause of Global Partners in five district churches. I wrote two letters to each district pastor encouraging them to get the Illinois District Global Challenge month on their local church calendar, and to choose the Sunday or week in the month for their Global Challenge and response. October 2003 is the month to make certain every one in every Illinois District church has opportunity to respond to the great commission challenge to pray, give and serve. 61 Illinois District 2003 Our vision is simply this: Every person in every Illinois District Church be boldly confronted with the Great Commission and called to find their specific role in praying, giving or serving to fulfill its mandate, then resourced to fulfill that role. I believe it is right for the Kingdom, healthy for our churches and an opportunity for our people to make a bold move forward. Our Goal is that every Illinois District Church presents the Global Challenge helps support at least one Wesleyan Missionary. has at least one National Church Share in 2003-2004 has at least one person on a short term ministry in 2003-2004. Missionaries Dr. Bill and Marilee Peed, who have shared in the life of our district for the past several years, will leave in August to assume responsibilities with Bethany Bible College. Bill will serve as Associate Professor of Religion and Director of Global Ministries. Among his responsibilities will be the six month internship required of all graduating seniors. Bethany is a strong supplier of missionary candidates for The Wesleyan Church. Respectfully submitted, Med Bailie Wesleyan Men General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: Thank you for the opportunity to serve as President of Wesleyan Men this past year. As in previous years, Wesleyan Men continues to be under the general oversight of the District Superintendent and amenable to the District Board of Administration. As a district we continue to encourage local churches to have a Wesleyan Men’s organization so they can provide a time for men to get together to fellowship, learn, pray and minister to others. Because of scheduling, the 2003 Illinois Wesleyan Men’s Retreat will be held May 16 and 17 after the close of the present district fiscal year. Our theme will be “Living Truthfully, Authentically as Men.” Doug DeMerchant of Wheaton, Illinois will be our speaker. Watch next year’s report for the results of this great activity. As president I coordinated the program for our upcoming District Men’s Retreat, encouraged locals to get involved in district work projects and worked with the D. S. in carrying out Wesleyan Men’s business. Thank you once again for the opportunity to serve our Lord as Wesleyan Men president. Respectfully submitted, Charles R. Muir Wesleyan Men Finances At the end of fiscal year 2001-2002 the Wesleyan Men’s savings account was closed and all monies deposited into the account of The Illinois District Wesleyan Church. Please see the district treasurer’s report for all Wesleyan Men’s financial activities. Respectfully submitted, Charles Muir Wesleyan Youth President General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: This year has been one of steadfastness and determination among our youth leaders and volunteers in the Illinois District. I am greatly encouraged to see the commitment level of our leaders as they minister to their teens. We have been extremely blessed by talented, creative and gifted leaders. Regardless of the size of each group, they know how important each young soul is to God’s kingdom and to the work He is calling them to do. May we not take these leaders for granted, as they serve on the front line. May we be sure to thank each of them for their faithful and continued service. Looking Back— many events and activities took place this past church year, at both district and local levels. Although there were many, here are just a few that were reported to me: Clifton Wesleyan— Luau Party led by Brenda Blankenship, ministering to 6th thru 12th grade (open to district teens) Lord of the Nations—Youth Sports Tournament led by Pastor Rodrigo Azofeifa (open to district teens) Illinois District Youth Conference at Urbana—Brad LeRoy, conference speaker College/Youth Week Revival at Urbana—led by Heath Hamilton and Becky Garcia (open to district) 62 Illinois District 2003 Bridgeport—Youth Revival led by Dan Szombathy Wheaton—District Teens & Talent Competition led by Pastor Joe Liddick and Rick Carder. We are excited to share that eight received superior ratings, and we were encouraged and blessed by ALL who participated! Looking ahead—We expect to see much of these same vital ministries taking place in this upcoming year. We want to continue to encourage each of our churches to open the doors for neighboring Wesleyan Churches to join with them. We are a lifeline in helping our teens to connect. One of the events that will take place this coming year is “C3—Charlotte 2003 General Youth Convention, December 27-30th in Charlotte, NC. We are very excited about this upcoming event and hope you will go back to your local churches highly recommending your teens to attend. Two years ago, our teens experienced Chicag01. Many of our churches are still bearing fruit from that event. Affirm your teens to be in Charlotte. You can get more information by contacting me or by visiting the web-site at: www.Charlotte2003.com. Thank you to the many who have supported our teens both through ministry and behind the scenes. Let us continue to be a district that has a strong emphasis on investing in the next generation. Pray for these, whom God is preparing to go into the world as His ambassadors. Respectfully submitted, Patrick Garcia 63 Illinois District 2003 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 64 Comm. Members received by confession of faith Comm. Memb. transferred to Covenant Memb. Comm. Members removed due to death or other reason TOTAL PRESENT NO. OF COMM. MEMBERS No. Covenant Members reported on line 18 last year Covenant Members received by confession of faith Covenant Memb. trans. from Wesleyan churches Covenant Memb. trans. from other denominations Comm. Memb. received as Covenant Members TOTAL NO. COVENANT MEMBERS RECEIVED No. Covenant Members transferred to other Wesleyan Churches No. Covenant Members transferred to other denominations No. Covenant Members removed due to death Cov. Memb. removed by voluntary withdrawal Cov. Members removed for other reasons TOTAL NO. COVENANT MEMBERS REMOVED TOTAL NO. COVENANT MEMBERS Church Barrington Bloomington Bolingbrook Bridgeport Broadview Casey Chicago Clifton Creve Coeur Decatur DeKalb DK–Vida Nueva Elk Grove EG–Grace Fairfield Galesburg Janesville Joliet Lawrenceville Marshall Mt. Vernon Oak Lawn Oblong Princeton Robinson Rock Island Rockford Urbana West Frankfort Wheaton TOTAL No. Comm. 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Not a valid link. 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 66 Weekday discipleship small groups avg. att. [Not incl. in line 23] No. new classes planted No. persons involved in leadership / teacher training Vacation Bible School avg. att. No. children's classes No. youth classes No. young adult classes [ages 18-30] No. adult classes [ages 31-45] No. middle adult classes [ages 46-60] No. mature adult classes [ages 60+] Other adult classes [Elective or Membership] TOTAL SS/DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES No. Weekday/discipleship small groups No. Asian churches No. Black churches No. Hispanic churches No. Native American churches No. White churches No. Integrated churches Church Barrington Bloomington Bolingbrook Bridgeport Broadview Casey Chicago Clifton Creve Coeur Decatur DeKalb DK–Vida Nueva Elk Grove EG–Grace Fairfield Galesburg Janesville Joliet Lawrenceville Marshall Mt. Vernon Oak Lawn Oblong Princeton Robinson Rock Island Rockford Urbana West Frankfort Wheaton TOTAL 2003 Sunday School/ discipleship avg. att. [48 highest] Illinois District 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48a 48b 48c 48d 48e 48f 22 26 29 54 33 17 42 22 29 6 59 0 0 6 56 24 5 25 52 30 10 52 25 30 34 396 11 81 0 90 1,266 19 6 5 25 2 1 0 1 2 0 2 1 8 1 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 65 3 1 0 0 0 28 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 33 3 2 0 1 3 0 1 1 16 1 18 49 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 20 90 6 2 32 0 8 14 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 57 3 1 16 0 12 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 15 0 0 0 2 1 23 0 21 37 3 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 30 1 2 85 5 2 6 0 5 0 1 1 0 0 16 50 1 1 0 1 9 38 2 1 455 22 156 0 48 13 0 0 0 0 1 0 20 0 18 65 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 3 100 100 4 2 695 42 405 736 106 37 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 12 11 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 7 26 8 6 4 0 6 2 7 0 6 0 3 0 6 0 6 1 5 2 1 0 13 3 0 3 0 2 1 0 6 0 4 3 2 0 4 2 8 3 0 0 3 1 10 3 3 1 6 1 6 0 65 45 2 0 9 3 0 0 10 9 204 90 4 0 1 0 24 1 Wesleyan Women [WW] No. Participating Wesleyan Kids For Missions, [WKFM] active members Clubhouse Ministries avg. att. Youth, avg. att. Other young adult ministries [YAI] avg. att. Senior Adult (BYF) avg. att. at activities Students enrolled in Wesleyan colleges /universities Students enrolled in other colleges /universities Wesleyan Advocate Subscriptions Value church, land, & auxiliary buildings Value parsonage(s) [If owned by the church] Total Indebtedness on all property & buildings Income Tithes & Offerings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Church Barrington Bloomington Bolingbrook Bridgeport Broadview Casey Chicago Clifton Creve Coeur Decatur DeKalb DK–Vida Nueva Elk Grove EG–Grace Fairfield Galesburg Janesville Joliet Lawrenceville Marshall Mt. Vernon Oak Lawn Oblong Princeton Robinson Rock Island Rockford Urbana West Frankfort Wheaton TOTAL 2003 Wesleyan Men Avg. Att. Illinois District 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 28 0 8 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 7 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 20 102 45 7 21 15 0 0 18 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 12 30 0 0 12 17 0 0 300 0 25 0 0 539 0 12 10 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 30 0 0 26 0 5 15 0 0 114 0 8 0 3 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 13 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 11 7 15 0 5 0 15 15 10 0 16 0 0 0 0 9 0 12 9 0 0 21 5 0 0 228 0 16 0 28 422 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82 0 0 0 0 114 5 0 11 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 12 80 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7 9 5 23 146 0 310,000 0 0 112,364 2 198,000 0 190,000 37,314 0 0 0 0 16,045 2 425,000 65,000 18,157 28,027 5 300,000 65,000 0 75,633 0 80,000 40,000 0 7,595 18 115,000 65,000 0 48,200 5 100,000 90,000 0 47,952 0 250,000 90,000 12,000 10,363 5 300,000 0 0 11,789 0 725,000 0 0 159,303 0 0 0 0 21,616 1 300,000 0 0 47,296 0 0 0 0 28,291 0 168,000 105,000 96,000 66,698 1 434,000 100,000 54,000 75,248 0 60,000 55,000 0 14,242 0 125,000 66,000 0 29,761 13 375,000 40,000 0 68,934 3 193,000 40,000 0 34,404 2 43,000 0 0 28,750 25 750,000 120,000 12,000 194,833 5 300,000 80,000 0 47,774 4 332,000 63,000 32,000 58,949 0 150,000 40,000 0 49,975 0 3,063,538 0 1,345,651 2,289,727 8 250,000 110,000 0 70,033 10 554,000 60,000 28,000 79,120 0 100,000 60,000 0 0 4 1,000,000 230,000 0 306,339 113 11,000,538 1,584,000 1,787,808 4,066,575 67 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 68 Income Wesleyan Women [WW] Income Wesleyan Kids For Missions [WKFM] Income Wesleyan Men Income Youth Income Young Adults International [YAI] Income Clubhouse Ministires Income Best Years Fellowship [BYF] Income All other assessable not listed above TOTAL ASSESSABLE CONTRIBUTION INCOME [Add 62–71] Income Wesleyan World Missions [WM] Income Annual WW "Heart of Ministries" Offering Income Annual Wesleyan Hour Offering Income Hephzibah Children's Home Offering Church Barrington Bloomington Bolingbrook Bridgeport Broadview Casey Chicago Clifton Creve Coeur Decatur DeKalb DK–Vida Nueva Elk Grove EG–Grace Fairfield Galesburg Janesville Joliet Lawrenceville Marshall Mt. Vernon Oak Lawn Oblong Princeton Robinson Rock Island Rockford Urbana West Frankfort Wheaton TOTAL 2003 Income Sunday School Illinois District 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 623 1,998 0 315 0 40 392 19 0 217 0 0 0 0 0 2,213 793 0 0 0 2,244 0 0 0 0 686 0 330 0 0 633 180 330 0 1,164 615 2,210 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,090 676 0 0 790 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 619 300 0 0 700 2,115 1,293 113 54 83 0 0 0 0 0 227 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 844 1,654 0 0 95 1,419 0 0 0 0 0 1,361 299 0 355 3,231 3,692 0 0 2,575 0 0 0 0 0 963 1,519 343 0 1,581 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17,776 16,068 1,434 369 7,560 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81 0 235 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,755 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,076 0 0 115,300 650 0 0 0 37,982 130 25 0 0 16,045 0 0 0 0 31,114 196 141 0 1,449 79,561 4,329 85 0 0 8,611 0 0 0 11,184 61,691 39,184 694 0 1,075 51,852 870 154 0 0 10,363 1,000 0 0 0 12,003 0 0 0 0 159,303 3,297 0 0 0 21,616 0 0 0 0 47,296 0 0 0 0 28,291 0 0 0 0 69,254 1,350 0 0 0 75,248 1,441 0 0 0 14,242 0 0 0 98 31,478 300 0 0 1,660 74,257 1,797 160 0 0 34,404 760 0 0 0 28,977 0 0 0 0 194,833 5,000 100 0 1,060 51,427 1,483 623 0 8,173 68,541 2,790 88 0 0 51,990 30 150 0 11,030 2,318,010 161,418 0 0 0 70,033 1,158 0 0 3,225 86,751 0 162 0 0 0 0 0 0 73,842 380,181 46,571 0 0 112,796 4,230,654 273,754 2,382 0 400 10 20 0 0 0 0 0 398 0 0 0 106 39 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 115 0 141 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 350 25 605 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 74 2,245 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Income Annual Easter season offering to General Dept. of E & CG Income for youth attendance at regional or general youth conventions Income funds raised for DBA approved Bldg. project TOTAL NONASSESSABLE CONTRIBUTION INCOME [Add 73–80] TOTAL CONTRIBUTION INCOME [Add 72 & 81] Income funds received from Gereral Dept. of E & CG or Dist. E & CG Income from borrowed money Income from Sale, rental or lease of property Income Daycare Centers/ Day Schools/ Retirement Homes/ Nursing Homes etc. Income from wills, bequests & estates Church Barrington Bloomington Bolingbrook Bridgeport Broadview Casey Chicago Clifton Creve Coeur Decatur DeKalb DK–Vida Nueva Elk Grove EG–Grace Fairfield Galesburg Janesville Joliet Lawrenceville Marshall Mt. Vernon Oak Lawn Oblong Princeton Robinson Rock Island Rockford Urbana West Frankfort Wheaton TOTAL 2003 Income Welseyan Native American Ministries Offering [WNAM] Illinois District 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 1,200 550 0 200 3,000 118,300 0 5,000 5,000 0 0 10 50 0 0 245 38,227 56,500 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,045 23,400 0 0 0 0 0 141 0 0 478 31,592 0 0 0 0 4,300 2,057 250 0 0 7,119 86,680 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,611 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 40,184 101,875 0 0 0 0 0 322 0 0 6,833 8,298 60,150 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 2,000 5,000 15,363 0 0 0 0 1,783 0 0 0 0 0 12,003 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,297 162,601 0 0 0 0 98,496 0 0 0 0 0 21,616 8,565 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47,296 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28,291 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,465 70,719 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,582 76,830 0 0 40,787 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14,242 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300 31,778 0 0 0 0 0 244 45 0 0 2,266 76,523 294 0 3,600 0 1,735 0 0 0 0 760 35,164 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28,977 2,000 0 0 0 0 200 200 0 191,069 196,919 391,752 0 12,000 0 0 20,500 105 442 0 4,909 8,192 59,619 0 0 35 50 200 1,309 5 0 0 4,202 72,743 0 0 250 0 0 10 0 0 0 190 52,180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,815 313,688 476,921 2,794,931 0 0 1,565 0 2,965 0 0 0 0 1,158 71,191 0 0 450 14,266 0 0 350 0 0 512 87,263 0 0 0 0 8,159 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 360 3,987 0 50,918 431,099 0 0 0 0 0 5,457 3,593 6,802 518,699 813,007 5,043,661 90,759 17,000 51,837 14,316 138,138 69 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 70 TOTAL OTHER NONASSESSABLE & NOT CONTRIBUTION INCOME [Add 83 Thru 88] TOTAL ALL NONASSESSABLE INCOME [Add 81 & 89] GRAND TOTAL ALL INCOME [Add 72 & 90] Paid Salary to Pastor Paid Pension pastor Paid Housing Allowance & Utilities to/for pastor Paid Allowances & benefits to/for pastor not otherwise listed Paid Salary to associate/ assistant pastor(s) Paid Pension to associate/ assistant pastor(s) Church Barrington Bloomington Bolingbrook Bridgeport Broadview Casey Chicago Clifton Creve Coeur Decatur DeKalb DK–Vida Nueva Elk Grove EG–Grace Fairfield Galesburg Janesville Joliet Lawrenceville Marshall Mt. Vernon Oak Lawn Oblong Princeton Robinson Rock Island Rockford Urbana West Frankfort Wheaton TOTAL 2003 Income from Investment earnings Illinois District 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 0 10,000 13,000 128,300 14,400 2,500 15,600 0 10,000 0 32 56,682 56,927 94,909 8,200 0 14,300 375 0 0 0 23,400 23,400 39,445 21,000 0 0 2,400 0 0 37 4,337 4,815 35,929 13,925 0 1,135 1,976 0 0 0 0 7,119 86,680 20,852 2,952 2,944 11,368 0 0 0 0 0 8,611 2,650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,184 101,875 11,490 2,060 1,396 7,648 0 0 0 0 8,298 60,150 18,200 0 3,029 3,723 2,370 0 0 1,783 6,783 17,146 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,003 6,736 0 0 0 0 0 0 98,496 101,793 261,097 24,396 0 14,300 5,102 0 0 0 8,565 8,565 30,181 2,160 4,320 0 4,400 3,000 2,160 0 0 0 47,296 6,890 0 24,462 5,135 0 0 0 0 0 28,291 0 0 12,000 0 0 0 0 0 1,465 70,719 24,174 1,025 3,038 7,882 0 0 0 40,787 42,369 117,617 12,757 3,950 17,400 1,366 0 0 0 0 0 14,242 7,650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300 31,778 14,566 0 4,101 1,800 0 0 1,620 7,249 9,515 83,772 18,096 3,600 2,835 8,877 0 0 0 0 760 35,164 18,455 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 30,977 24,800 0 0 0 0 0 1,100 33,600 230,519 425,352 16,000 6,000 28,500 11,000 9,000 0 187 472 8,664 60,091 10,800 2,080 2,481 10,590 0 0 0 250 4,452 72,993 21,404 1,958 1,724 20,947 0 0 0 0 190 52,180 1,628 3,480 1,853 830 0 0 7,674 12,204 489,126 2,807,135 39,668 9,430 39,272 870 520,730 64,113 0 14,716 15,874 85,907 39,600 0 3,000 26,497 0 0 0 8,159 8,671 95,422 24,180 2,640 0 5,530 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50,918 431,099 28,849 10,403 27,083 4,489 31,625 11,066 10,650 322,700 1,135,707 5,366,361 453,525 56,398 220,452 142,805 576,725 77,339 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Paid Allowance & benefits to/for associate/ assistant pastor(s) not otherwise listed Paid Evangelistic services & mtgs. Include honorariums & expenses [include pension] Paid Local Church operation, maintenance, staff salaries, sup & all other expenditures Paid Mothering new church Paid Christian education Paid Contributions to "World Hope" Paid Local benevolences & all benevolence not otherwise listed on this report Paid Indebtedness including principle & interest Paid Property, new construction & major remodeling TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR LOCAL CHURCH PURPOSES [Add 92 Thru 107] Church Barrington Bloomington Bolingbrook Bridgeport Broadview Casey Chicago Clifton Creve Coeur Decatur DeKalb DK–Vida Nueva Elk Grove EG–Grace Fairfield Galesburg Janesville Joliet Lawrenceville Marshall Mt. Vernon Oak Lawn Oblong Princeton Robinson Rock Island Rockford Urbana West Frankfort Wheaton TOTAL 2003 Paid Housing Allowance & Utilities to/for associate/ assistant pastor(s) Illinois District 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 0 0 3,500 38,910 0 9,329 0 0 0 12,300 106,539 0 0 0 30,328 0 244 0 0 0 11,375 64,822 0 0 400 12,458 619 0 0 0 0 0 36,877 0 0 558 15,152 0 1,779 0 0 2,374 0 36,899 0 0 616 24,672 0 1,813 0 0 3,532 0 68,749 0 0 4,683 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,333 0 0 0 18,637 0 1,687 4,926 1,460 0 0 49,304 0 506 770 6,801 0 345 0 1,207 5,304 0 42,255 0 0 2,259 6,816 0 100 0 159 3,321 0 12,655 0 0 0 5,546 0 200 0 0 0 0 12,482 0 0 0 18,351 0 3,973 0 1,989 62,574 6,131 136,815 0 0 0 9,956 180 1,800 0 0 0 0 27,976 0 0 3,393 13,044 0 0 0 0 0 0 52,924 0 0 2,085 8,682 0 50 0 0 0 0 22,817 0 0 2,209 11,988 0 2,399 0 25 8,658 8,414 69,812 0 0 100 21,574 0 1,689 0 140 11,624 0 70,600 0 0 0 5,531 0 145 0 0 0 2,041 15,367 0 0 0 1,082 100 1,132 0 100 0 0 22,881 0 0 825 24,649 97 3,060 0 475 0 9,455 71,969 0 0 1,200 11,242 0 0 0 0 0 33 30,930 0 0 0 4,600 0 0 0 0 0 0 29,400 0 1,100 2,100 78,000 2,300 22,100 2,120 11,000 3,600 9,450 202,270 0 0 1,260 15,839 0 1,102 0 3,187 0 2,870 50,209 0 0 0 10,781 0 572 0 1,295 2,218 701 61,600 0 0 693 23,114 0 0 0 0 0 0 31,598 74,151 0 0 785,527 0 201,051 0 52,635 222,000 129,605 2,139,052 0 0 0 19,826 0 0 0 0 0 0 88,923 0 0 1,085 26,271 100 3,241 0 2,473 7,035 2,766 75,321 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,781 9,169 2,924 115,903 0 14,080 0 30,508 15,504 0 309,384 81,932 10,775 30,660 1,365,281 3,396 271,891 7,046 106,653 347,744 195,141 3,947,763 71 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 72 Paid To/for Wesleyan Kids For Missions (WKFM) Paid To/for Best Years Fellowship [BYF] Paid To/for Wesleyan Native American Ministires Paid Gen. Depart. E & CG combined total all offerings except WNAM offerings Paid Wesleyan Hour Ministry Paid Hephzibah Children's Home Ministry 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 8,000 0 120 694 0 0 0 0 0 1,822 0 100 130 377 14 0 301 0 196 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,695 270 60 206 10 10 0 0 0 9,782 0 0 4,664 0 0 0 0 0 1,004 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 6,792 100 150 33,391 852 351 0 0 0 5,004 1,350 0 0 1,582 0 0 0 0 2,039 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,472 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 14,310 0 0 48,040 0 0 0 0 0 1,044 0 0 280 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,155 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,280 75 130 1,345 110 5 0 50 0 8,532 0 169 1,441 0 0 0 25 0 1,120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,672 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,599 197 0 1,812 971 113 18 75 0 4,232 204 137 300 125 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,600 1,100 0 3,820 0 100 0 0 0 6,012 0 275 1,483 623 10 0 0 0 7,057 5 65 3,811 0 0 0 0 0 6,156 0 246 0 0 0 0 0 0 136,683 0 703 82,385 0 0 0 0 0 3,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,808 5,800 683 1,200 735 343 25 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35,869 9,500 360 46,571 0 0 0 0 0 310,135 18,801 3,348 231,633 5,385 946 43 476 25 Paid To/for Clubhouse Ministries Paid To/for Wesleyan Women (WW) 111 Paid To/for Young Adults International [YAI] Paid World Missions of The Wesleyan Church 110 Paid To/for Wesleyan Youth Paid other district purposes not included in 109 & 110 109 Paid To/for Wesleyan Men Paid District church growth (plant) projects Church Barrington Bloomington Bolingbrook Bridgeport Broadview Casey Chicago Clifton Creve Coeur Decatur DeKalb DK–Vida Nueva Elk Grove EG–Grace Fairfield Galesburg Janesville Joliet Lawrenceville Marshall Mt. Vernon Oak Lawn Oblong Princeton Robinson Rock Island Rockford Urbana West Frankfort Wheaton TOTAL 2003 Paid District Budget assessment, USF-EIF Illinois District 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200 500 0 10 50 0 0 0 0 150 282 0 2,057 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 280 190 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 384 200 0 105 442 0 1,309 5 0 0 0 0 11,950 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,023 0 0 21,868 1,869 0 400 10 20 0 0 15 25 0 398 0 0 0 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250 0 115 0 141 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 130 0 0 0 429 25 605 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 2,649 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 TOTAL EXPENDITURES DISTRICT & GENERAL PURPOSES [Add 109 Thru 124] GRAND TOTAL PAID ALL PURPOSES [Add 108 & 125] Church Barrington Bloomington Bolingbrook Bridgeport Broadview Casey Chicago Clifton Creve Coeur Decatur DeKalb DK–Vida Nueva Elk Grove EG–Grace Fairfield Galesburg Janesville Joliet Lawrenceville Marshall Mt. Vernon Oak Lawn Oblong Princeton Robinson Rock Island Rockford Urbana West Frankfort Wheaton TOTAL 2003 Paid All other general church purposes not otherwise listed on this report Illinois District 124 125 126 10,847 21,761 128,300 69 2,903 67,725 0 196 37,073 306 6,029 42,928 0 16,901 85,650 0 1,064 8,397 161 42,103 91,407 0 7,936 50,191 2,203 4,242 16,897 0 1,502 13,984 0 62,350 199,165 0 1,324 29,300 0 1,120 54,044 0 3,805 26,622 0 7,110 76,922 0 10,308 80,908 0 1,120 16,487 0 1,872 24,753 0 12,275 84,244 0 5,128 36,058 0 0 29,400 0 22,633 224,903 0 9,580 59,789 0 12,262 73,862 0 6,402 38,000 0 231,721 2,370,773 0 3,200 92,123 0 17,644 92,965 0 0 0 0 96,323 405,707 13,586 610,813 4,558,577 73 Sixteenth Annual District Convention Illinois District Wesleyan Women Ministries June 14, 2003 First Wesleyan Church Urbana, Illinois Illinois District 2003 Wesleyan Women Directory Denominational Officers General Director Assistant General Director Wesleyan Kids For Missions Area Officers North Central Area Representatives District Officers Director Assistant Director/Prayer Ministries Coordinator Outreach Director Secretary Treasurer/Statistician WKFM Coordinator Book Club Coordinator Mrs. Martha Blackburn Ms Nancy Jane VanHorn Mrs. Peggy Camp PO Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250-0434 (317) 570-5164 (317) 570-5254 Mrs. Cheryl Mansell 5195 Calhoun Court Hilliard, OH 43026 (614) 876–9439 iwumum@yahoo.com Mrs. Miriam Conrad 7016 Old Sauk Road Madison, WI 53717 (608) 824–0349 miriamconrad@elakeshore.org Mrs. Susan Mills PO Box 1244, Bloomington, IL 61702 (309) 662–6606 idwc@earthlink.net Mrs. Zoe Seed PO Box 536, Clifton 60927 (815) 694–2561 ZSeed@olivet.edu Mrs. Ida Mae Scott 1205 Cambridge Dr., Champaign 61821 (217) 359–3251 doozeymae@cs.com Mrs. Patty Seifert PO Box 43, Oblong, IL 62449 (618) 592–4691 seifertauto@frsb.net Mrs. Marilyn Waller 201 W. Missouri St., Oblong 62449 (618) 592–3746 waller05@shawneelink.net Mrs. Phyllis Miller PO Box 96, Flat Rock 62427 (618) 584–3746 Mrs. Terri Durham 121 E Champaign St Rantoul, IL 61866 (217) 892–9260 75 Illinois District 2003 District Standing Rules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 76 The Executive Committee may constitute the Orders Of The Day Committee, or the Agenda Committee. The Executive Committee shall annually name a convention nominating committee. The district secretary shall be the credentials chairman. Each chapter shall mail a list of the officers, delegate(s) and alternate(s) as directed immediately following the local annual election. In April the district secretary will send two copies of the Local Annual Summary to each local chapter director. One completed Local Annual Summary, with the District Treasurer’s receipts attached, shall be sent as directed before May 10. Local WKFM coordinators are to report to the district WKFM coordinator per her instructions. District Convention Delegates: a) Registered chapters shall be entitled to the following representation at District Convention: director, WKFM coordinator, women pastors, all ministers’ wives (including wives of all paid staff pastors, wives of ordained ministers, ordained ministers in process of transfer, reserve general evangelists, retired ordained ministers, licensed ministers, lay ministers, and widows of deceased same), and elected delegate/s based on the A. M. attendance as follows: 0–59 members elect one delegate; 60–124 members elect two delegates; 125–300 members elect three delegates; 301–up members elect four delegates. b) Women’s ministry groups not registered as Wesleyan Women chapters may send the pastor’s wife plus two delegates who shall be voting members of the convention. Monthly reports and remittances are to be sent to the district treasurer. This includes WKFM monthly reports and remittances to be sent to the district WKFM coordinator. The district director or the assistant director shall endeavor to make a visit to each chapter as invited by that chapter for a specific meeting. The yearly report of the local outreach director and WKFM coordinator shall be mailed to the respective district officers before May 10. Book Club awards shall be presented to two chapters based on last year’s average A.M. worship attendance: one with 59 or less and one with 60 or more. Each year a check covering the cost of the Book Club books shall be issued to the chapter in each category with the highest percentage of its members reading the designated two books. If more than one chapter qualifies in respective categories, the cost shall be divided. Monies to come from the district treasury. A District WKFM Operating Fund shall be established with an assessment of ten cents per active WKFM member per year. Monies to be sent to District WKFM Coordinator. Names and brief remarks concerning any chapter member deceased during the year shall be sent as directed before May 10. Expenses for all district officers may be requested from the District WW Treasurer. Travel allowance will be at the same rate as established by the District Conference. The Executive Committee shall read/approve/edit the Wesleyan Women Convention Minutes. Any unfinished business shall be taken care of by the newly elected Wesleyan Women Executive Committee. Illinois District 2003 District Plan of Work We recommend concerning: A. ORGANIZATION 1. A Registration Fee is established at one rate for all churches, beginning in June 1997, at $75.00. The payment of the Registration Fee provides you with the following: the Leader’s Manual, resource videotape, a Handbook, one subscription to The Wesleyan Woman magazine and a subscription to the Directives newsletter. 2. In cooperation with the pastor, present the 52 Commitment Plan to the entire church. Persons participating would contribute $1.00 weekly for the entire year for missions. (The plan is not to substitute for regular mission contributions). 3. Each chapter shall endeavor to be governed by the Essentials/Objectives/Goals as outlined in the “Handbook;” published by the General Department of Wesleyan Women. 4. Each chapter shall use the Hands Across The Water booklet available through Wesleyan Women Ministries General Office. B. FINANCES 1. Each chapter shall contribute to the district operating fund based on last year’s A.M. attendance. Payment is appreciated within the first two months of the new church year. A.M. Attendance District Operating Fund 0 – 59 $ 20 60 – 124 30 125 – 300 40 300 – up 65 2. The price of a meal on the weekly Prayer and Fast Day shall go to World Missions General Fund. 3. There shall be $25.00 given by the District Wesleyan Women to the District WKFM Coordinator for operating expenses. 4. Local chapters shall refer to the “Handbook,” under MISSIONS/MINISTRIES: project, A. Christmasmissionaries to determine Christmas gifts for missionary families. Cash gifts are to be received during the month of July and remitted in August to the WW District Treasurer to ensure time for monies to travel through channels. C. DISTRICT PROJECTS 1. a. The World Missions Project shall be at least $25 per chapter per year given toward the support of Dr. Meredith & May Bailie, Pastor to the Missionaries. b. Rev. Joe and Pat Larakers, missionaries to Haiti: $25.00 per Chapter per year for support. c. District Church Planting efforts—$25.00 per year per church. 2. Each local chapter shall cooperate in supplying items for “The Storehouse,” including cash donations. See the “Handbook” for guidelines regarding “The Storehouse.” 3. Each local chapter shall endeavor to participate in other suggested projects outlined in the “Handbook.” 77 Illinois District 2003 Convention Journal of Proceedings Agenda Welcome and Prayer ......................................................................................................... Susan Mills, District Director Praise and Worship .................................................................................................... Becky Carter and Marilyn Waller Introduction of Director of Church Relations .................................................. Rev. John Mills, District Superintendent Hephzibah Children’s Home The Story and Happenings at Hephzibah ....................................................................................... Mrs. Shirley Duncan Motions by the Secretary ............................................................................................................................. Patty Seifert Establishment of the Convention Bar Roll Call through Registration Adopt Agenda Lunch at Noon Appointment of Tellers : Betty Sager and Nancy Deisher Courtesy Committee: Becky Brown In Loving Memory............................................................................... Zoe Seed, Assistant Wesleyan Women Director Reports and Elections (Interspersed as directed by the Chairperson): Acknowledgment of 2002 Convention Minutes ................................................................................... Patty Seifert Director.................................................................................................................................................. Susan Mills Assistant Director ...................................................................................................................................... Zoe Seed Action Committee ................................................................................................................................. Susan Mills Nominating Committee, 2002-2003 ......................................................................................................June Tewell Outreach Director ...............................................................................................................................Ida Mae Scott Book Club Coordinator ......................................................................................................................... Susan Mills Auditor’s Report ................................................................................................................................. Wanda Watts Treasurer/Statistician ....................................................................................................................... Marilyn Waller WKFM Auditor ...................................................................................................................................... Bob Carter WKFM Coordinator ........................................................................................................................... Phyllis Miller WKFM Membership Drive ................................................................................................................... Susan Mills General Convention 2003 Report ............................................................................................................. Delegates Luncheon Announcements ............................................................................................................................................ Susan Mills Closing Resolutions ..................................................................................................................................... Patty Seifert Installation of Officers ............................................................................................................................Rev. John Mills Benediction Minutes The Sixteenth Annual Illinois District Wesleyan Women Convention convened Saturday, June 14, 2003 at First Wesleyan Church, Urbana, IL. District Director, Susan Mills, opened the convention at 9:10 AM welcoming all in the name of Jesus Christ. She announced that Wesleyan Community/Oak Lawn and Clifton brought some fund raisers for everyone to see. Mrs. Mills indicated there were WKFM and Wesleyan Women items for purchase with proceeds to go to the Wesleyan Women operating fund. Also, there were some free items for the ladies to take for church/personal use. Susan explained the contents of the packet everyone received for the convention. She shared a letter from Pastor Rodrigo Azofeifa of Vida Nueva, church plant, expressing their appreciation for WW along with their check for registration, although they were not able to attend. Susan shared an emotional e-mail they had received that morning from their daughter Kim and son-in-law Mark who were in Russia. The papers have been signed and they are now the proud parents of a 7-year old Russian daughter. They will finally be bringing her home and John and Susan will be meeting her for the first time next week. They expressed their thanks and appreciation to everyone for their prayers during this adoption process. Susan led in prayer and Becky Carter and Marilyn Waller led us into the presence of God through worship as we sang together, “Carry The Light,” “Lord, Be Glorified,” “Pass It On,” “Shine, Jesus Shine,” “People Need The Lord,” and “Lord, Lay Some Soul Upon My Heart.” Zoe Seed blessed the meeting with prayer. District Superintendent, Rev. John Mills, introduced the special speaker, Mrs. Shirley Duncan, Director of Church Relations at Hephzibah Children’s Home, Macon, Ga. Mrs. 78 Illinois District 2003 Duncan shared with us that she was prepared to speak using Proverbs 31:10, the virtuous woman, and Proverbs 31:29, the prepared woman. However, during the worship time, the Lord spoke to her and told her He did not want her to share what she had planned. Instead He wanted her to talk about herself–how she came to Hephzibah. She told us that she came from an abusive home. Her step-father was an alcoholic and would regularly beat her mother. She shared heart wrenching details about her childhood and the abusive home life she and her sister and brother endured. But in the midst of all the confusion in her life, God’s hand was on her and preparing her for something better. He was ordaining every step and detail of her life. Shirley shared how they (her mother and siblings) moved to High Point, NC in the early 70's to live with her aunt. Across the street lived a very special family...a wonderful Wesleyan family. She was invited to church by one of the women in the family, Miss Helen, but would not go because she didn’t have the proper clothes to wear. Miss Helen bought her clothes and she began to attend church and CYC. She was encouraged by Miss Helen to go to church with rewards of ice cream and silver dollars. Through the love, nurturing, and care of Miss Helen, her Sunday school teacher, and other church women, she couldn’t wait to go back. She attended a revival and heard that if you had not asked Jesus to come into your heart, you were a sinner. She knew she had not done that, so she responded to the altar call. She shared how she was so loved by the people of the church. One Sunday she was invited to a home for dinner after church. It was there that she heard about Hephzibah Children’s Home for the first time. She took a brochure and wrote a letter to Hephzibah asking if she could come and live there. One day a man from Hephzibah came to see her and she went to live at Hephzibah. She lived there until she left to attend college. Shirley challenged us to love the children that come in to our churches. Our love may be the only love they are receiving. Mrs. Duncan continued to tell us facts about Hephzibah Children’s Home and God’s providential plan. It is the only children’s home in The Wesleyan Church. Fourteen years ago, 180 acres of land was purchased but they could not afford to build. Through a Wesleyan man from Michigan, machinery and man power were provided and sent to Macon. Since 1966 over 6,000 people have gone to Hephzibah as volunteers to build and work. The buildings consist of 6 resident homes, a dining hall, an administration building, a new gym, and a home for pregnant teens–the Elizabeth Home. Since the Elizabeth Home has opened, 32 girls have given birth. A transitional home is in the process of being built to aid these young mothers through high school and teach them how to become independent. A generous gift of $245,000.00 has been given toward the transitional home and an animal farm. The animal farm will fulfill some needs of the children at Hephzibah. First, it will be a wonderful place for some of the children to work as they care for the animals on the farm. Secondly, it will be used as a therapy program for the children as they love, nurture, and learn how to be gentle and kind to the various animals on the farm. Once again God has abundantly provided. He has called a retired couple from Michigan to be the caretakers of the animal farm. A caretaker’s home is being built to house them. Mrs. Duncan shared with us that Hephzibah is debt free, except for the money borrowed to finish the new gym, because of the generosity of The Wesleyan Church and all those who have given so generously of their time and labor. God has always sent the right people to meet the current need. Their goal is to have room for 120 children. Ten vans have been purchased with Campbell’s Soup labels. She encouraged us to “keep clipping” and sending our Campbell’s labels. She shared with us a “needs list” and answered several questions regarding some of the children who live at Hephzibah. Mrs. Duncan extended an invitation to everyone to come to Hephzibah to see what God is doing through the ministry of The Wesleyan Church. District Superintendent Rev. John Mills called the convention to order. The following motions by Director Susan Mills were seconded and approved: 1. Convention Bar established as the first six rows of seating and the officers table. 2. The Roll Call be achieved through registration with 27 voting members present. 3. The Agenda as printed was adopted. 4. Lunch break at noon. Betty Sager and Nancy Deisher were appointed tellers. Becky Brown acted as the Courtesy Committee. Four of our Wesleyan Women who have passed away during the year were remembered by Zoe Seed as she read “In Loving Memory.” They were: Georgia Hahn—Broadview; Gladys Halverson—Broadview; Toyoko Roach —Clifton; and Ruby V. Roggy—Princeton. The following reports were presented: Minutes from 2002 Convention – accepted by motion Director Susan Mills read her report – accepted with thanksgiving Assistant Director, Zoe Seed – accepted with thanksgiving Action Committee Recommendations – carried by motion (as follows): Memorial 1 Memorial to District Wesleyan Women Convention to adjust District Operating Fund Remittances: Whereas, the District Operating Fund is the major source of income for District Wesleyan Women operations, Whereas, the District Operating Fund has remained the same since its inception almost ten years ago, 79 Illinois District 2003 Whereas, the cost of operations has increased steadily, Whereas, the need for increased funds has become acute, Resolved, the District Operating Fund be increased by $5.00 for each A.M. attendance category: 0 – 59 $20.00 60 – 124 $30.00 125 – 300 $40.00 300 – up $65.00 RESOLVED, that this increase become effective for fiscal year 2003-2004. Recommended by the District Wesleyan Women Executive Committee Memorial 2 Memorial to District Wesleyan Women Convention to change criteria for Voting Members of District Convention: Whereas, ordained ministers of The Wesleyan Church with an appointment have voting rights at their District Conference for life, Discipline 1083, and; Whereas, many times pastors’ wives are highly involved in Wesleyan Women in the local church, and; Whereas, staff pastors many times take senior pastor positions, and therefore their wives may be looked to for leadership in Wesleyan Women, and; Whereas, it has been found more people will attend District Wesleyan Women Convention and become more actively involved in Wesleyan Women if they have voting rights at a District Wesleyan Women Convention; and, Whereas, the 2000–2003 Wesleyan Women Handbook 7325, Article 6, (3) allows for only one pastor’s wife from each local church to have voting rights at District Wesleyan Women Convention; RESOLVED, that Standing Rule #6 of The Illinois District Wesleyan Women be changed to: a) Registered chapters shall be entitled to the following representation at the district convention: director, WKFM coordinator, women pastors, all ministers’ wives (including wives of all paid staff pastors; wives of ordained ministers, ordained ministers in process of transfer, reserve general evangelists, retired ordained ministers, licensed ministers, lay ministers, and widows of deceased same), and elected delegate/s based on the A.M. attendance as follows: 0-59 members elect one delegate; 60-124 members elect two delegates; 125-300 members elect three delegates; and, 301 and up elect 4 delegates RESOLVED, that Wesleyan Women Handbook 7325, Article 6, (3) c) be included in the District Wesleyan Women Standing Rule #6 as b) Women’s ministry groups not registered as Wesleyan Women chapters may send the pastor’s wife plus two delegates who shall be voting members of the convention. Recommended by the District Wesleyan Women Executive Committee Memorial 3 Recommendation for District Projects 2003-2004 We recommend that an offering be remitted through District Wesleyan Women Treasurer to benefit the following: a) Dr. Meredith and May Bailie, Pastor to the Missionaries–$25.00 per year per church. b) Rev. Joseph and Patricia Larakers, Missionaries to Haiti–$25.00 per year per church. c) District Church Planting–$25.00 per year per church. Recommended by the District Wesleyan Women Executive Committee Susan Mills read the Nominating Committee Report. Officers elected were: District Director Susan Mills, Wheaton Assistant Director Zoe Seed, Clifton Secretary Patty Seifert, Oblong Treasurer/Statistician Marilyn Waller, Oblong WKFM Coordinator Phyllis Miller, Robinson Outreach Director Ida Mae Scott, Urbana 2003-2004 Nominating Committee: Becky Brown, Lawrenceville; Becky Garcia, Urbana; Betty Sager, Lawrenceville. The Courtesy Committee was represented by Becky Brown. Ten first-time attendees were acknowledged and introduced. The following reports were received and/or adopted: Rev. Mills encouraged all to read the Outreach Director’s report. Report received by motion. Outreach ideas were shared by various churches. 80 Illinois District 2003 Book Club Coordinator report – received with thanksgiving. Mrs. Susan Mills pointed out there is an opportunity for someone to volunteer to be responsible for the District Book Club Coordinator position. Anyone interested in this position is to let her know. Susan Mills presented book marks to the local directors of Lawrenceville, Bridgeport, Robinson, and Oblong to present to the women in their churches who read all 12 books over the three-year period of 1999–2002. Bridgeport was the Book Club winner for 2002–2003 for those reading both books and received a check for $25.00 to purchase the 2003-2004 reading books. Auditor’s report adopted. WW Treasurer’s report – accepted by thank you Auditor (WKFM) – adopted WKFM report – appreciated by round of applause WKFM Membership Drive – was received. Robinson received the WKFM reading course books for having the most active members of 26. Susan Mills reviewed the other items contained in the Convention Notebook. Delegates to General Convention, Zoe Seed, Clifton; Marilyn Waller, Oblong; Phyllis Miller, Robinson; and Becky Brown, Lawrenceville, shared highlights from the convention. We all wished we had been there to experience what they did. We recessed for lunch at 12:15 and reconvened at 1:00 PM. Following lunch, Rev. Mills called the convention to order. A short video about Hephzibah Children’s Home was viewed. Director Susan Mills announced that Terri Durham, Urbana, has volunteered to fill the position of Book Club Coordinator. Her willingness to serve is appreciated. Mrs. Mills reported that in 2002-03 there were 11 registered chapters of Wesleyan Women and a possibility of three more churches becoming registered chapters this year. It is important that we continue to focus on our purpose which is to develop mature, godly women who recognize and respond to the spiritual and physical needs of persons worldwide. Our organization has been in existence for 100 years and is continuing to minister into its second hundred years. She reminded us that our organization is totally accountable and that the money that is given goes directly to the need to which it is given. Our new General Director is Mrs. Martha Blackburn. Mrs. Blackburn has previously served as the Assistant General Director of Wesleyan Women under Nancy Heer. She will be naming her assistant director soon. Mrs. Susan Mills shared an urgent prayer request for Liberia. A call was made to Wesleyan World Missions from one of the Wesleyan national leaders in Liberia. The leader was in hiding to make the call. Rebels were taking over the port area, flights into the country are limited and several Wesleyan church members are trapped in an area of heavy fighting. There is shooting, lack of food, medicine and water, no e-mail service and phone communication is limited. The people are terrified and the capital city of Monrovia is overflowing with refugees. Susan led in prayer for this urgent need and for God’s hand of protection on these people. District Director Susan Mills read the following closing resolutions that were adopted: Resolution 1 Whereas, First Wesleyan Church of Urbana has graciously hosted the Sixteenth Annual Wesleyan Women’s Convention of the Illinois District; Whereas, the facilities have been excellent for the business sessions and lunch; Whereas, Pastor Pat Garcia, his staff and congregation have worked hard to meet all our needs with particular thanks to Terri Durham for heading up our luncheon; Resolved that this District Convention show them our deepest appreciation and thank them for every effort in providing for our comfort and our needs. Mr. Chairman, I move its adoption. Resolution 2 Whereas, we are truly thankful for Rev. John Mills, our District Superintendent, chairing this convention; Whereas, we are thankful for the time, support and interest he gives to the Wesleyan Women organization; Resolved, that this District Convention show him our deepest appreciation for his fine work as our chairman; Resolved that we pray for him as he continues to lead this District for the glory of God. Mr. Chairman, I move its adoption. Resolution 3 Whereas, we are truly thankful for Mrs. Shirley Duncan, Director of Church Relations at Hephzibah Children’s Home, for being our special guest and speaker; 81 Illinois District 2003 Whereas, she has willingly sacrificed her time at this Father’s Day weekend to be with us in our District Convention; Whereas, she has given of herself for Kingdom work; Resolved, that this District Convention show her our deepest appreciation and love. Mr. Chairman, I move its adoption. Upon the adoption of these closing resolutions, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, led an installation service of officers for the new year. The convention closed with everyone singing together “Carry The Light.” Respectfully submitted, Patty Seifert 82 Illinois District 2003 Roll Call District Officials: District Superintendent: Rev. John Mills District Officers: District Director: Susan Mills Assistant Director: Zoe Seed Secretary: Patty Seifert Treasurer/Statistician: Marilyn Waller Outreach Director: Ida Mae Scott WKFM Coordinator: Phyllis Miller Churches & Registered (RC) Chapters: Barrington Hills/New Friends Pastor’s Wife: Young Ho Han Director: Pong Ye Kim Bloomington/Faith (RC) Pastor’s Wife: Tammie Cox Bolingbrook/Lord of the Nations (RC) Pastor’s Wife: Edita Valenzuela Bridgeport (RC) Pastor’s Wife & Director: Mary Scheuermeier Asst Director: Marla Fiscus Delegates: Kay Akers Tammy Tate Broadview Pastor’s Wife: Frances Wright Casey Pastor’s Wife: Faye Gilley Chicago/Hoyne Ave (RC) Director: Donna J. Holeman WKFM Coordinator: Chris Martin Delegates: Coral Helman Reme Gaa Clifton (RC) Pastor’s Wife & Director: Zoe Seed Delegates: Robbie Bagby Teresa Marcotte Creve Coeur Pastor’s Wife: Sheila Devall Decatur/First Pastor’s Wife: Clarissa McNamer DeKalb Pastor’s Wife: In Hands of DBA DeKalb/Vida Nueva Pastor’s Wife: Ricci Azofeifa Elk Grove Village/Grace Pastor’s Wife: Hea Khang Women’s Director: Ae Ran Reuter Elk Grove Village/Wesleyan Community Pastor’s Wife: JoEllen Pickett Fairfield (RC) Pastor’s Wife: Heather Trent Galesburg/Hope Pastor’s Wife: Michelle Sexton Janesville Pastor’s Wife: Elizabeth Edwards Joliet Pastor’s Wife: Febe Lapaz Delegate: Brenda Payne Lawrenceville (RC) Director: Betty J. Sager Pastor’s Wife: Becky Brown WKFM Coordinator: Nancy Deisher Delegate: LaDonna Pinkstaff Marshall (RC) Director: Terri Martin Pastor’s Wife: Bernice Burress Delegate: Joanne Jenkins Mt. Vernon/Woodland Contact: Ruth Sill Oak Lawn/Wesleyan Community Women’s Director: Peggy Tripp Pastor’s Wife: Pat Wright Delegates: Lois Black Miriam Galvan Oblong (RC) Pastor’s Wife & Director: Marilyn Waller Delegates: Becky Carter Juanita Lewis Princeton Pastor’s Wife: Carolyn Meisenheimer Robinson (RC) Director: Donna Weck WKFM Coordinator: Viola Miller Delegate: Nina Pethel Rock Island-Heritage Pastor’s Wife & Dir of Women’s Ministry: Patty Bray Rockford/Faith Pastor’s Wife: Marilyn Carlson Urbana (RC) Director: Tina Zook Pastor’s Wife: Becky Garcia WKFM Coordinator: Kim Meyers Delegates: Grace McNamer Marsha Seals Wheaton Women’s Director: Jaci McNeil Pastor’s Wife: Esther Liddick (RC) Registered Chapters present 83 Illinois District 2003 REPORTS Wesleyan Women Director General Superintendent Dr. Earle L. Wilson, District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: This year has been one of learning and getting up to speed with all that is happening through Wesleyan Women in the Illinois District. As many of you know, I am a reluctant leader! I allowed myself to become that leader to “stand in the gap” while God is equipping the Wesleyan Woman he has called to lead our District. My prayer is “that” Woman will recognize her call and accept God’s call to place her passion for Women’s ministry under the umbrella of Wesleyan Women into reality. You see, God has called me to be in a supporting role and that is what I do best. What is the purpose of Wesleyan Women? The purpose is to develop mature, godly women who recognize and respond to the spiritual and physical needs of persons worldwide. What are the core values of Wesleyan Women? The core values of Wesleyan Women include: providing fellowship and support for women motivating a benevolent spirit of generosity encouraging a desire for excellence in Christian women’s leadership We are an auxiliary of The Wesleyan Church which means we are an organization of helps for our denomination. We have a Constitution and an organizational structure. We have leadership that has developed resources for our ministry that can not be bettered anywhere. The ultimate goal is to assist our Church in: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) evangelizing by leading men and women to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ accepting new converts into membership in the church and discipling them for growth in grace promoting holiness of heart and life through personal experience and growth in grace honoring the Lord through worship and praise fellowshipping and encouraging the Saints being a witness and an evangelist to the world. This year we are celebrating 100 years of Wesleyan Women ministry. Wow, something must be right to last that long. Over these years there have been numerous changes. As our culture changes we must change, and change without compromising our principles. This is being done! I have a challenge for everyone who reads or hears this report: would you lay aside all preconceptions of what Wesleyan Women is and investigate us? It has been exciting to hear all that has been accomplished through Wesleyan Women in our churches. They have participated through service, evangelism, discipleship and citizenship and, personal growth and family development. They have read suggested books, given offerings, and supported mission projects and missionaries through numerous opportunities locally, District and General. WKFM (Wesleyan Kids For Missions) is also celebrating 100 years of ministering. Each of you received information of our District wide membership drive. Here are those who stepped up to the plate to help Illinois be on the team to reach the General Department’s goal of 100,000 members reaching $60,000.00: Bloomington/Faith Bridgeport Broadview Chicago/Hoyne Lawrenceville Oak Lawn/Wesleyan Comm. Oblong Robinson Urbana/First 37 53 70 50 62 192 20 75 75 That gives us a total of 634. All the names that were provided will be included in an historical booklet of this great celebration. The Illinois Wesleyan Women received kudos from the general department for placing sixth among the districts with the greatest YTD increase over last year at that time. Our ending figures show an increase 84 Illinois District 2003 of $3,054.35 over last year of benevolent funds sent to General Wesleyan Women for specific distributions. Way to go! An opportunity to honor a significant woman in our life was made possible through the “Celebrating Our Legacy Heritage Offering.” All of the names and/or pictures will be included in a history written of our one-hundred year old auxiliary. I hope you were a participant in this exciting piece of history. The beauty of the Wesleyan Women program is that is can be adapted to any local church culture. My prayer is that we will always be “Doing What We Can When We can.” Pastors, thank you for encouraging your chapter of Wesleyan Women to be all they can be for the glory and honor to God! Pastors, will you be willing to work with me to establish a chapter in your church? Will you motivate your women to take advantage of the opportunities the Wesleyan Women organization provides? Thank you to all who have participated, prayed and promoted Wesleyan Women in the Illinois District. Additionally, I give my deepest appreciation to all the Wesleyan Women District and Local officers for your encouragement and prayers on my behalf. Certainly, to the love of my life and my best friend, to John, thanks for everything you are, you are the best! We are looking forward to a new quadrennium with a theme of “Carry the Light” and our theme verse is “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16 (NIV) Respectfully submitted, Susan Mills Assistant Director District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: As I look back over this past year I am grateful for all God has done. I thank the Lord when I think of the Wesleyan women from the Illinois District. Together we are making a difference through being a part of something greater – doing what we can, when we can. I am reminded of the story in Think on These Things told by Dr. John Maxwell of the 10 year old boy who goes door to door in his neighborhood selling pencils. When an interested adult at the door asked him the reason for selling the pencils he replied, “I want to raise six million dollars to build a new hospital for the city.” Amazed, the inquiring adult exclaimed, “That’s a mighty big job for just one little boy, isn’t it?” “No,” responded the 10 year old boy with big dreams, “You see, I have a friend who’s helping me.” Romans 8:28 states “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.” During times when we wonder if we are accomplishing much for the Lord remember – we have a friend who’s helping us. When our goals seem out of reach –we still have a friend who helps us. When we wonder if what we do makes any difference – we always have a friend who helps us. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of Wesleyan Women. As your delegate, I will attend the celebration in June. I thank you for allowing me to be a part of this memorable occasion. When I think of all the Wesleyan women who have shared the vision and given in many ways over the last 100 years – I am glad you and I are also a part of that number. The little boy wanted to raise 6 million dollars to build a new hospital – Wesleyan Women have raised and contributed 100 million dollars in the last 100 years – To further the gospel message around the world Provided missionary support for immediate needs around the world And made a difference in lives too numerous to even attempt to list. Quite an accomplishment but remember – we have a Friend who helped us! Respectfully submitted, Zoe A. Seed Outreach Director District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends: I am sorry that I am unable to be with you for this 2002-2003 convention. This past year I mailed out on two different occasions, letters of encouragement which gave some outreach ideas. There were a total of six churches reporting outreach ministries. They were as follows: Bridgeport, Clifton, Lawrenceville, Oblong, Robinson and Urbana. 85 Illinois District 2003 For Service: School supplies for Hephzibah—food boxes and fruit trays—birthday for nursing homes—local retreats— funeral dinners—food pantry—linen closet—card ministry—meals for church families when illness occurs. For Discipleship and Citizenship: Prayer Day—Bible Studies—Wesleyan Youth—Ministry to Shut-ins. For Family and Personal Development: Secret Sister Program—Economic Relief and Assistance. Two unique outreach programs were reported as follows: 1) A Wesleyan Women yard sale was held with the money earned used to buy school supplies for Hephzibah. The small items were mailed to them with a larger sum on a Wal-Mart card to buy larger items. 2) An ice cream social which was a come and go event. This featured ‘50’s music, 2 soda Jerks, and all who worked the event wore ‘50’s attire — a poodle skirt, leather jackets, rolled jeans, etc. This event was special because it included involvement of all ages. A great time of fellowship occurred. I know when we do different things it is hard work but it will be worth it when we see souls won for Christ and our churches grow in number. I am sure there were many other outreach projects done through out our churches but went unreported to me. Respectfully submitted, Ida Mae Scott Nominating Committee 2002–2003 District Superintendent Rev. John Mills, Delegates and Friends. The following have been placed in nomination for District positions: Asst. Director/WPFZoe Seed, Michelle Hughes SecretaryPatty Seifert Treasurer/StatisticianMarilyn Waller WKFM CoordinatorPhyllis Miller Outreach DirectorIda Mae Scott Nominating Committee for 2003–2004Becky Brown, Becky Garcia, Chris Martin (declined), Betty Sager Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hughes, Mary Scheuermeier, Zoe Seed, June Tewell, Susan Mills, DDWW Auditor for Wesleyan Women I, Wanda Watts, have examined the checkbook, ledger, and bank statements of the Illinois District Wesleyan Women for the period of May 2002 through April 2003 and have found them to be in agreement. Respectfully submitted, Wanda Watts, Oblong, Illinois Wesleyan Women Treasurer May 8, 2002-May 02, 2003 District Funds: District Operating Funds Other Contributions Accts Balance on hand 5/08/02: 495.93 214.12 .00 1,279.24 Total Balance on hand 5/08/02: $1,989.29 290.00 225.99 515.99 .00 .00 .00 .00 140.00 140.00 .00 .00 .00 1,011.92 2,645.28 214.12 140.00 1,279.24 Receipts: District Convention Remittances Total Receipts by account: Total Funds by Account: Total Funds Available: 86 Evangelism & Church Growth Women’s Ministries Illinois District 2003 Disbursements: Convention Luncheon Reading Course Awards Honorarium/Nancy Heer Director’s Expenses Treasurer’s Expenses Postage/Packets District E & CG Area Assessment Fee Total Disbursements by Account: Total Disbursements: 380.00 54.99 150.00 130.29 22.35 135.18 .00 25.00 897.81 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 140.00 .00 140.00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 1,279.24 $1,037.81 *Transfer between accounts: 214.12 Transfer out of Other Contributions account Transfer in to District Operating Funds account Balance by Account Total Ending Balance-05/02/03 328.23 1,607.47 District Annual Summary Year Ending April 30, 2003 Number of: Participants 52 Commitments Individuals choosing prayer partners Individuals reading books Programs used this year: Leader’s Manual Oasis Impressions Choices Impact Apples of Gold Bible Studies Mom’s Hope Video District Disbursements District Operating Fund Other district purposes Total District Disbursements Local Disbursements Local operational expenses Money sent direct: WKFM dues Other General Director Gift Hephzibah School Supplies Non-Wesleyan ministries Local Food Pantry Samaritans Purse Total Local Disbursements 155 36 53 54 Y Y N N N N Y N Y $897.81 140.00 $1,037.81 $1,919.23 29.64 316.00 100.00 287.42 854.00 556.34 $4,062.63 87 Illinois District 2003 Funds Received and Forwarded to General Dept. of Wesleyan Women May 8, 2002 – May 02, 2003 General Wesleyan Women Funds General Convention Fund WKFM Administrative Fund Education & The Ministry Evangelism & Church Growth Bible Societies Missionary Educational Training Mission Equipment The Storehouse National Worker’s Christmas Missionary Christmas Overseas Literature fund World Hope International Missionary Child Support Self Denial Global Partner Shares/Projects Heart of Ministries The Wesleyan Hour Hephzibah Children’s Home Native American Ministries TOTAL General Funds Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Waller $1,126.08 129.70 81.24 210.06 17.70 120.00 135.06 167.49 376.07 165.00 630.00 135.70 10.00 1,435.00 1,131.20 160.00 2,119.48 114.28 553.00 471.70 $9,288.76 Auditor (WKFM) I have audited the books for WKFM of the Illinois District of The Wesleyan Church for the period of May 1, 2002 to April 30, 2003, and have found them to be in good order and correct.. Respectfully submitted, Bob Carter, Robinson, Illinois Coordinator for Wesleyan Kids For Missions Year Ending April 30, 2003 GENERAL STATISTICS: Members Active Honorary Children who accepted Christ Children who felt a call Children choosing prayer pals Children participating in reading program Children earning reading certificates INCOME: Cash receipts Balance from last year TOTAL INCOME: 88 100 534 0 0 0 8 3 $1,526.61 219.23 $1,745.84 Illinois District DISBURSEMENTS: General WKFM Funds General Administrative Funds General Convention Fund Membership Dues Education & The Ministry Evangelism & Church Growth Mission Christmas Storehouse Total General WKFM Funds Missionary/Child Support Self-Denial Offering World Missions Projects World Hope International World Hope – Hope for Children Total Global Partners/World Missions Heart of Ministries Hephzibah Children’s Home Native American Ministries Total General Funds Total District Disbursements Total Disbursements BALANCE AT END OF YEAR Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Miller 2003 66.68 87.10 352.58 158.39 30.00 25.00 20.00 119.29 42.00 262.55 50.00 87.00 $739.75 560.84 79.57 81.00 65.45 1,526.61 34.33 $1,560.94 184.90 Wesleyan Kids For Missions 2002-2003 Membership Drive A letter was sent to every church in the Illinois District to come on board to support the WKFM membership drive for 2002-2003. This year was a year of celebration for WKFM. In 1902-1903, Pa Clarke asked the children to contribute $.52 a year, or $.01 per week, to the cause of missions in Africa. Over 1000 people responded contributing $600.00 that first year enabling two missionaries to be sent to Africa. For 100 years this membership amount has remained the same. Where else has this happened? The goal this 100 th Anniversary year was to receive 100,000 members totaling $60,000.00. Because we were given unlimited time to receive this special membership drive, the final figures have not yet been totaled. I am looking forward to hearing that our goal has been met. In 1903 the first YMWB Year Book was published. Among the items in this yearbook were the names of all the members listed by State/Church. At our recent General Wesleyan Women’s Convention, a notebook was on display of the names of all the members received to date by state/church. I was thrilled to see our group among those members. A big thank you to the following churches who participated in this worthy cause: Bloomington/Faith Family Church: 37 12 active Bridgeport: 53 13 active Broadview: 70 18 active Chicago/Hoyne Ave: 50 5 active Lawrenceville: 62 10 active Oak Lawn/Wesleyan Community: 192 contribution only Oblong: 20 1 active Robinson: 75 26 active Urbana/First 75 17 active Total 634 102 active We are happy to present to Robinson, Viola Miller, WKFM Coordinator, a set of this year’s WKFM reading books for having the most active members. Congratulations! Now you must find ways to make sure your children are instilled with all the positive reinforcement these books will give them. Have fun! Wesleyan Kids For Missions is a very important avenue to teach, disciple and widen the expanse of our children’s world; to draw them into and keep them in the Kingdom. I trust you will leave this district convention 89 Illinois District 2003 with new fervor to nourish our children with the goodness of God. If you do not have an organized WKFM, will you covenant to establish one in your church? Contact our District WKFM Coordinator to help get you started. Again, thanks to all who promoted this special anniversary membership drive and to all who endeavor to lead your local WKFM units. To Phyllis Miller, District WKFM Coordinator, my deepest appreciation and thanks for collecting and remitting all the financial contributions dealing with WKFM and your leadership through WKFM Respectfully submitted, Susan Mills, District WW Director Book Club Coordinator There are nineteen individuals I am delighted to recognize for reading all Book Club books during the past triennial. There were a total of twelve books, five for 1999/2000; five for 2000/2001; and, two for 2001/2002. The following is the record that has been reported: Chicago/Hoyne Ave: Joann Bronson Violet Fajardo Donna Holeman Pat Larakers Virginia Larakers Lois Wadlington Lawrenceville: Becky Brown Nancy Deisher Cindy Drummond Sarah Gillim Shirley McDonald Susan Mills Oblong: Norma Dart Juanita Lewis Retha Spaugh Marilyn Waller Robinson: Phyllis Miller Viola Miller Donna Weck Thanks to all of you for accomplishing this milestone! I know your days are filled as much as the next person’s, yet you found any niche of time to reward yourselves with inspiration, encouragement and fellowship through these excellent books. We have a “Wesleyan Women bookmark” to signify your accomplishment. Thanks to all of you who were able to read any of the books. I hope it will encourage you in the coming four years to make a concerted effort to read all eight books that will be recommended. 2003-2004 book titles are: Unshaken by Francine Rivers. This story is about the Bible character of Ruth. DELIVERED From The Powers OF WITCHCRAFT by Mayaba Simabwachi Choongo. Mayaba is a Wesleyan Woman from Zambia, Africa and this is the story of her deliverance from witchcraft. Mayaba was also at our General Convention. 2002-2003 Book Club Winner: Based on the highest percentage of its members reading both books this year, we are happy to present the Bridgeport Wesleyan Women this check for $25.00 to cover the cost of the 2003-2004 books. Congratulations! Opportunity: with this report we are asking for someone to volunteer to be responsible for the District Book Club Coordinator. This position will not require an unusual amount of time. You will be asked to encourage women, men, and teens to read the excellent books recommended by our General WW Office. There are Leadership tools to use as needed. Responsibilities are to promote the book club. Keep current with the books recommended. Prepare the annual report of those reading the books. Keep a record of readers as reported to you by the local churches for all four years. Would you accept this position, or do you know someone? Let me know today! Respectfully submitted, Susan Mills, District Director 90 Illinois District 2003 Contacts for Local Church Wesleyan Women Barrington Hills/New Friends ..................... Pong Ye Kim, 1368 St. Claire Pl, Schaumburg 60173 (847) 706–9140 Bloomington/Faith (CP) .........................Tammie Cox, 1204 Mt. Vernon Dr., Bloomington 61704 (309) 663–9381 Bolingbrook/Lord of the Nations (CP): ..... Edita Valenzuela, 119 Pomeroy, West Chicago 60185 (630) 876–6929 Bridgeport ................................ Mary Scheuermeier, Director, 524 Gillespie St., Bridgeport 62417 (618) 945–5941 Broadview.................................................... Frances Wright, 2223 S. 19th Ave., Broadview 60155 (708) 343–7571 Casey (DC) .............................................................Faye Gilley, 107 N. Delaware, Greenup 62428 (217) 923–3646 Chicago/Hoyne Ave. ........................... Donna Holeman, Director, 826 N. Mozart, Chicago 60622 (773) 227–2654 Chris Martin, WKFM Coordinator, 957 N Oakley, Chicago 60622 (773) 278–7826 Clifton ................................................................... Zoe Seed, Director, PO Box 536, Clifton 60927 (815) 694–2561 Creve Coeur (DC) .............................................Sheila Devall, 632 Groveland, Creve Coeur 61610 (309) 699–8784 Decatur (DC) .............................................. Clarissa McNamer, 1884 Liberty Ave., Urbana 61802 (217) 337–4936 DeKalb ........................... Kathy Elliott, Fellowship Director, 1509 W. Crayton Cr., DeKalb 60115 (815) 758–1385 DeKalb/Vida Nueva (CP) ................................... Ricci Azofeifa, 902 Fotis Ave #4, DeKalb 60115 (815) 758–0801 Elk Grove Village/Wesleyan Comm. . JoEllen Pickett, 725 Bismark Ct., Elk Grove Village 60007 (847) 891–7028 Elk Grove Village/Grace .............................. Ae Ran Reuter, 531 Center Pkwy, Woodstock 60093 (815) 338–4618 Fairfield ..................................................... Heather Trent, Director, 6 Victory Ln, Fairfield 62827 (618) 842–5371 Galesburg/Hope .......................................... Michelle Sexton, 338 County Hwy 37, Wataga 61488 (309) 342–5379 Janesville (DC) .............................................. Elizabeth Edwards, 1312 S. 17th St, Mattoon 61938 (217) 235–2920 Joliet ........................................................................ Febe Lapaz, 215 Anderson Ave., Joliet 60433 (815) 726–3278 Joliet/Vida Nueva (CP) ..................................... Ricci Azofeifa, 902 Fotis Ave., #4, DeKalb 60115 (815) 758–0801 Lawrenceville ...................................... Betty Sager, Director, 1109 12th St., Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–1921 Nancy Deisher, WKFM Coordinator, 1614 10th St., Lawrenceville 62439 (618) 943–4334 Marshall ................................... Terri Martin, Director, 15807 N. Iron Bridge Rd., Marshall 62441 (217) 826–5119 Mt. Vernon/Woodland (CP) .... Contact, Ruth Sill, 4233 Lincolnshire Pl #12D, Mt. Vernon 62864 (618) 242–8732 Oak Lawn, Wesleyan Community ......................... Peggy Tripp, 8824 S. Austin, Oak Lawn 60453 (708) 599–8228 Oblong ........................................... Marilyn Waller, Director, 201 W. Missouri St., Oblong 62449 (618) 592–3746 Princeton ...................................................... Carolyn Meisenheimer, 14 Linn St., Princeton 61356 (815) 875–2433 Robinson ............................................. Donna Weck, Director, 411 S. Walter St., Robinson 62454 (618) 544–2098 Viola Miller, WKFM Coordinator, 9235 E. 1050 th Ave., Robinson 62454 (618) 544–7087 Rock Island/Heritage ...................... Patty Bray, Pastor of Women, 4801 44th St, Rock Island 6120 (309) 796–4158 Rock Island/Heritage Vida Nueva .............................. Faith Moncivaiz, 802 8th Ave., Silvis 61282 (309) 788–2030 Rockford/Faith .......................................... Marilyn Carlson, 6031 Harrison Ave., Rockford 61108 (815) 397–3438 Urbana/First ................................................. Tina Zook, Director, 1106 Falcon # 4, Rantoul 61866 (217) 893–3678 Kim Meyers, WKFM Coordinator, 1201 N. Busey, Urbana 61801 (217) 367–4953 Wheaton ........Jaci McNeil, Pastor of Women’s Disc., 1700 Brookwood Dr., West Chicago 60185 (630) 293–7129 CP – Church Plant DC – Developing Church 91 District Calendar June 1, 2003 DBA—Wheaton District Ordination Service—Wheaton June 2, 2003 District Conference/Business—Wheaton June 4–7, 2003 General Wesleyan Women Convention—Marion, IN June 14, 2003 District Wesleyan Women’s Convention—Urbana June 15, 2003 District Ordination Service—Rock Island September 20, 2003 September 22–23, 2003 October 5–12, 2003 October 18, 2003 November 15, 2003 December 5, 2003 December 27–30, 2003 January 25, 2004 March 6, 2004 DBA—Bloomington Ministers/Spouses Retreat—Bloomington Heaven Week District Board of Ministerial Development—Bloomington DBA—Bloomington District Personnel/Spouses Christmas Dinner—Bloomington General Youth Convention, Charlotte, NC Super Bowl Sunday—Church Planting Offering District Board of Ministerial Development, Chicago—Wheaton March 13, 2004 District Board of Ministerial Development, South—Oblong March 20, 2004 DBA—Bloomington March 27, 2004 District Board of Ministerial Development, West—Rock Island June 5, 2004 District Wesleyan Women Convention—Bloomington—Faith June 18-19,2004 General Missions Conference—Grand Rapids, MI June 19-23, 2004 General Conference—Grand Rapids, MI June 30, 2004 July 1, 2004 TBA DBA—Urbana District Ordination Service—Urbana District Conference—Urbana Cluster Mentor Monthly Meetings will be determined by each area group.
