Opening - Henri.

Present: Bill, Kwasi, Rick, Allen Francois, Todd, Dave, Henri, Gerard,
Pastor Scott, Tom, Phil, Siri, Chuck

Introduction of new members to council
Phil (replacement to Andrew as Treasurer), Allen new member.
Rick, Siri, Bill leaving.

Last meeting minutes  distribution by Siri  thanks.

ICBM (International Baptist Church Ministries)  funding tool for
international Church's  reported giving to EBC in US funds of $54,367 to
date from 12-27 through 5-19-2000.

Pastor Scott  reported on the retreat  good attendance and great
setting  lots of fun.

Discussed the possibilities of marriage retreat this fall (in Paris), and
the continuation of the spring retreat in the same setting next
spring.  Chuck volunteered to contact a minister in the US who had
previously discussed giving a marriage retreat program in France, which
Chuck and TJ had attended and strongly recommend.  Chuck will contact and
report.  Will look to late fall (November) or February 2001.

David asked if a retreat or other program could be organized for the
singles.  He will be working to organize for fall.

Discussed the idea of adding somewhat organized "Dinner Eight's" which
would be a method of organizing regular means of getting folks together
(presumably over dinner) to know one-another better.

Rick pointed out there were really two issues  one on the intentional
integration of new members, and the second on the purpose of the retreat.

Agreed to do two action items  try to organize a welcome "barbecue" and add
in an organized dinner program, and seek out a person to carry forward
these two items.  Second to carry forward the retreat for next spring.  The
role of the welcoming committee may be asked to integrate the dinner and
barbecue functions.

Eglise report  small correction to the previous minutes  the contribution
mentioned in the previous minutes was from a previous member and
specifically indicated for the French Eglise.  Have a program in place that
prepares people to come forward for Baptism.  On the 11th of June, the
Gospel will be singing in both the morning and evening services.  ON the
18th, 4:30 PM, a meeting will be held to discuss how people can become more
active in the Eglise followed by the service which will be led by
Henri.  Kwasi reviewed his plans to take summer vacation (all of July) and
that Scott Sontag and Brian Kirby will be supporting during his absence.

A report of Mission Interior Baptist was presented showing our membership,
giving and the statistics of other Baptist churches in France was
presented.  Gerard asked that the figures for MIB and MBE ratios be
reviewed as to the ratios of apportionment as presented.

Scott will represent the church at an upcoming Federation Des Eglises in
Nimes next week.

Andrew provided an update of the EBC cash flow.  Primary issue was to
clarify reported trends during the council meeting two months ago (where we
were overspending our inflow).  We are still currently still out spending
our income.  He explained that some of the outflow is exceptional (i.e. the
cost of improving the house next door).

Total cash position is significantly lower than they are one year ago at
this time.

We are approximately in line with the budget in spending.  But clearly our
cash position is being reduced due to relatively lower giving/inflow.  Our
income is 60,000 ff lower than it was at this time last year.  This
shortfall equates to approximately 25% of our needs through May.  Need to
take a look at expenditures in light of the reduced income.  Gerard
mentioned that it might be best to take a very focused approach and closely
determine the actions needed over the summer months.

Andrew discussed possible disconnect between the Church activities vs. the
primary costs of the budget -
Salaries, buildings, and missions.  Semi variable amounts discussed were
missions (internal - external).  Other variables were travel, telephone
other.  However it was not clear that there was enough semi-variable or
discretionary costs available to substantially alter the outflow
substantially enough to adjust enough to bring the spending in line with
giving.

Tom suggested that it may be important to also consider the possible ways
to influence inflow as well.

Action - Gerard, Phil, Todd and Andy will look at trends and how to build
the bridge to October.  Then, in a second effort  the right way to
communicate this information will be looked at separately.  Various ideas
were presented for consideration.  However, it was initially agreed that
the information would be added to the bulletin on a regular basis.

Action - Andrew and Phil will look at moving some of the US dollars into
French Francs as a possible strategy to take advantage of the improving
exchange rates.

Tom gave a report on the architect and electric study (now complete).  He
has now notified the realtor that we are stopping external search to focus
on the improvement of the Church.

Pushing the architect to focus on things that could be done over the summer
months in a fashion to minimize the impact of possible closure of the
church.  Further Tom is trying to put scrutiny around the true costs and
required (example of the fire escapes).  Also want to try to integrate the
plans for electricity, any construction modifications, cable, sound, and
any other needs we may want to consider in terms of a full plan.  Tom
suggested that we may want to consider how to get a larger number of people
involved in the planning to improve the collection of ideas and inclusion
of needs to insure that we are efficient and the plan is fully integrated.

Action - Scott, Rick (Leslie), and Andrew will organize a church wide
review of needs and present to Tom between the 5th of June and 17th of June
to include with and finalize the Electrical and Fire requirements which
will be implemented, and to consider any additional items/needs which need
to be considered during this effort.

Separately, Tom suggested that we need to think about having another
workday soon.  Following discussion with the council, there was not any
time available for a common workday.   Action - Tom will update and
distribute the list of activities (via email) and ask for folks to take
charge of and implement as they have time available.

Scott  presented a request to the  council  Life Agape  mission trip to
Persian Gulf.  Requested financial assistance to supplement shortfall of
4,500 ff.  Suggested contribution from special missions budget.   Agreed to
provide 1,000 ff.

Scott/Gerard updated the group on needs of a Young Life leader who needs
guarantor  Gerard will meet with her and review the situation and do what
is needed to back her up.

Brian Kirby will be here July 2 through 2 Sunday of August (13th) to
take Pastor Scott's place during his home leave.

17th of June is not the best of times for the next meeting.  20th of June
evening is a possible evening at the pastor's home at 20:00 hours.

Closed in prayer.

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Submitted in His Service by Chuck Strawn