March 9, 2004 Dear First Church Friends, As you have read in Steeple Notes and heard from the pulpit, we have scheduled a Charge Conference for Monday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Our District Superintendent, Dr. Dale Miller, will preside. All church members will have the privilege of voice and vote. The purpose of the meeting will be to give direction to the Board of Trustees as regards the completion of the organ project and the refurbishing of our sanctuary. Presenting motions from the Board of Trustees will be chairperson, Russ Ives. Making the formal presentation for the project will be Darrell White. Also present will be our architect, Kevin Marshall, from Jickling, Lyman & Powell and Jeff Hamilton from the Auch Company (our construction managers). The formal presentation will offer recommendations regarding the scope of work, the cost of work, and the timetable of work. The Trustees will also present a clear overview of existing church indebtedness and implications concerning future indebtedness. In order that you might be better prepared to discuss matters presented to you, we invite you to read through the following questions and answers. While far from exhaustive, they will address issues that may have already come to your mind. As always, you are invited to talk with members of the Organ Committee, members of the Board of Trustees, along with Chris and Doris Hall or myself, about any additional concerns you may have. Sincerely, William A. Ritter