Constitution and Bylaws

 

The Constitution and Bylaws of GRACE THROUGH FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH (formerly Syzygus in Christ Church)

                                    Name of Church

met last October 14, 2007 discussed and approved the first

                          Date

draft of the Constitution and Bylaws for recommendation of its approval by the Church Council. The Church Council met last January 1, 2008 discussed and approved the proposed

          Date

Constitution and Bylaws and will recommend for its ratification at the Church Business Meeting.

 

 

Constitution and Bylaws of

____   Grace through Faith Community Church______

Name of Church

SEC REGISTRATION NO.     CN200607514

Preamble:

This Constitution and Bylaws are made to:

1.      Preserve and secure the principles of our faith.

2.      Preserve the liberties of each individual member of the church.

3.      Insure freedom of action of independence from any religious body or organization.

4.      Provide for the orderly conduct of internal affairs, in dealing with others and governing church members.

 

I. Name

The name of this church shall be _ Grace through Faith Community Church

 Name of Church

It shall be affiliated with the

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                   Name of Association or District and State Convention and Denomination

 

II. Business Location

The address of the principal office of this church shall be

 

__Brgy. Fatima- 2, Dasmarinas City, Cavite, Phil.___

Address of the Church

 

 

III. Purpose

The purposes of the Grace through Faith Community Church __are:

                 Name of Church

 

1.      To worship God, and to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ as set forth in Matthew 28:18-20.

2.      To minister to the needs of the members and others as the church is able to do so.

3.      To do any and all things related to, and in connection with, the carrying out of the object and purpose as set forth above.

 

IV. Articles of Faith

1.      We believe the Holy Bible to be the inspired Word of God (1Cor. 2:7-14; 2Pet. 1:20, 21), without any error and the all-sufficient authority in matters of faith, doctrine, and Christian living.

2.      We believe in one God, (Deut. 6:4; Is. 45:5-7; 1Cor. 8:4) eternally existing in three Persons: the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. (Matt. 28:19; 2Cor. 13:14)

3.      We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, (Matt. 1:18-23) and that He is truly God and Man (Col. 2:9). He died on the cross for our sins (John 10:15; Rom. 3:24, 25; 5:8 1Pet. 2:24). He rose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven where He sits at the right hand of the Father and He is now our Highest Priest and Advocate (Matt. 28:6; Luke 24:38, 39; Acts 2:30, 31; Romans 4:25; 1john 2:1).

4.      We believe that man was created in the image of God (Gen. 2:7; James 3:9) but fell into sin and is therefore lost, separated from God, and only through the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit can man’s salvation and spiritual life be obtained (Gen. 2:16, 17; 3:1-9; John 3; 36; Rom. 3:23; Eph. 2:1-3).

5.      We believe that eternal salvation is a free gift of God, entirely apart from man’s works, and is possessed by any and all who have faith in, and received Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. We believe that salvation is wholly of God by grace on the basis of the redemption of Jesus Christ, the merit of His shed blood, and not on the basis of the human merit and works (John 1:12 1 Pet.1:18, 19).

Order of Salvation:

      Election

                  We believe that the election is the act of God by which, before the foundation of the world, He chose in Christ those, whom He graciously regenerates, saves and sanctifies (Rom. 8:28-30; Eph. 1:4-11; Thess. 2:13).

 

      Regeneration

                  We believe that regeneration is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit which the divine nature and divine life are given (John 3:3-8; Titus 3:5). It is instantaneous and is accomplish solely by the power of the Holy Spirit through the instrumentality of the Word of God (John 5:24), when the repentant sinners, as enabled by the Holy Spirit, responds in faith to the divine provision of salvation.

 

      Justification

                  We believe that justification before God is an act of God (Rom. 8:30, 33) by which He declares righteous those who, through faith in Christ, repent of their sins (Luke 13:3) and confess Him as sovereign Lord (Rom. 10:9; Phil. 2:11).

 

      Sanctification

                  We believe that every believer is sanctified (set apart) unto God by justification and is therefore declared to be holy and is therefore identified as a saint. This sanctification is positional and instantaneous and should not be confused with progressive sanctification. This sanctification has to do with the believer’s standing, not his present work or condition (Acts 20:32; 1Cor. 1:2, 30; 6”11; Thess. 2:13)

 

      Security

                  We believe that all the redeemed once saved are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever (John 5:24; Rom. 5:9, 10).

 

      Separation

                  We believe that separation from sin is clearly called for throughout the Old and New Testaments, and that the Scriptures clearly indicate that in the last days apostasy and worldliness shall increase (2Tim. 3:1-5).

                  We believe that out of deep gratitude for the undeserved grace of God granted to us and because our glorious God is worthy of our total consecration, all the saved should live in a manner as to demonstrate our adoring love to God and so as not to bring reproach upon our Lord and Savior (1John 2:15-17; 2John 9-11).

      Glorification

                  We believe that glorification is the culmination of salvation and is the final blessed and abiding state of the redeemed (Revelation 3:20; 21:1).

 

6.      We believe in a regenerated church membership: that is, persons old enough to understand their need for a Savior and have their own will accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, and are baptized by immersion.

7.      We believe that there are two ordinances to be observed by the church in this present age, baptism by immersion (Matt. 3:13-17), and the Lord’s Supper (Matt. 26:26-30) as a memorial to His suffering and death on the cross for our sins. They are, however, not to be regarded as means for man’s salvation.

8.      We believe in the personal, bodily, imminent and glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matt. 16: 27) and that His Second Coming inspires the believers for dynamic and zealous life and service for Him while waiting for His return.

9.      We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead; the everlasting blessedness of the saved in heaven, and the everlasting punishment and separation from God of the unsaved in hell (Matt. 19:28-20; Phil. 3:17-21).

10.  We believe in the autonomy of the local church. The only Head of a local church is the Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1: 22-23). The church shall manage its own affairs and shall not be subject to any other religious body or organization. Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for the service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture (1 Tim. 3:1-7).

Note: Autonomy, as long as it is not contradicting the Statement of Faith, of the local church and to the Articles of Faith where it is affiliated.

11.  We subscribe to the Doctrinal Statement adopted by the 1689 Reformed Baptist Association in Luzon, Philippines  (http://rebapluzon.web.officelive.com) as our larger statement of faith.

 

 

 

V. Government

 The government of _ Grace through Faith Community Church _is

            Name of Church    vested in its members. The membership retains unto itself the right of exclusive self-government in all phases of its life and organization. It recognizes the needs of mutual counsel and cooperation that the common among evangelical churches. This church will cooperate and mutually work with ----------------------------------------------------------------------- as the church decides it upon.

 

VI. Non-profit Status and Liquidation

            This church is not organized for profit. In the event of liquidation or dissolution of the church, all of its assets and property of every nature and description whatsoever shall be paid over and transferred at the direction of the trustees to the ­­­­–

 

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    Names of Association or District and Denomination or former mother / sponsoring church

 

VII. Amendment

      This Constitution and Bylaws may be amended provided the proposed amendment shall have been presented in writing at a regular church business meeting at least 30 days before it is voted on. It must then be circulated to all the active membership 14 days before it is voted on. Amendments to this Constitution and Bylaws shall only be by two-thirds vote of the qualified members of the church who are present in the business meeting. There must be a quorum to discuss and vote on any amendment.

 

 

 

BYLAWS

I.                   Church Membership

A.           Qualifications

1. Membership of _ Grace through Faith Community Church _

      Name of Church

 

Shall consists of persons who have made a profession of their faith in Jesus Christ Lord and Savior, and who, having been biblically baptized and are in agreement with the Articles of Faith, and Covenant of the Church.

B.           Reception:

         Membership in the church may be attained by majority vote of the church in any of its regular business meetings, and in one of the following manners:

1.      By scriptural baptism by immersion after profession of faith in Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior.

2.      By a church letter of transfer from another local church of like faith and practice.

3.      By a statement of faith of their prior experience of conversion and scriptural baptism by immersion in another evangelical church of like faith and practice.

4.      By restoration to the church membership after having been dropped.

C.           Termination

                        Membership in this church shall be terminated when a member:

1.      Requests a letter of transfer to join another evangelical church.

2.      Joins another kind of church. A letter of transfer is not necessary.

3.      Dies.

4.      Is dismissed from membership of the church by a vote of the church due to reasons and circumstances provided in the church in the discipline when a member is dismissed from membership in the church. The pastor and deacons will do all they can to counsel the member of restoration prior to action of dismissal or request of the member to be dismissed from the church membership.

 

D.          Orientation of New Members:

                     Candidates for membership and new members need to attend the Church Membership Class to learn and understand the privileges and responsibilities of members to God and the church.

1.      Members in good standing shall have the right to a voice and vote in all church transactions and shall have the right and privileges to full participation in the life and work of the church.

2.      It shall be duty of church members to uphold the Articles of Faith, Constitution and Bylaws and Covenant of the Church.

 

II.                      Church Officers

               All church officers must be members of the church in good standing.

              

A.           Pastor

1.      The qualification for pastor shall be consistent with those listed in   1Timothy 3:1-7. His training, skills and experiences are needed in this area of leadership.

2.      His responsibilities:

a.       These generally fall into following areas: Preaching, teaching, pastoral counseling, administration, planning and guiding the church to grow and fulfill its purposes.

b.      He shall lead the church, the organizations and all leaders of the church in performing their tasks in worship, proclamation, education and evangelism.

c.       The pastor shall be an ex-officio member of all church standing committees, except the Pastor’s Selection Committee.

d.      He shall inform the chairman of the deacons concerning pulpit supply in times of his absence.

3.      Call:

a.       The call to a pastor is for an indefinite tenure.

b.      A pastor shall be chosen and called whenever a vacancy occurs.

c.       A pastor’s Selection Committee shall be appointed by the church to seek out a pastor they feel called by God to this church. This committee’s recommendation will serve as a nomination.

d.      The Pastor’s Selection Committee will recommend only one candidate at a time.

e.       The pastor’s election shall take place at a meeting called for that purpose, of which at least one week notice shall be given to the members.

f.        An affirmative vote of three fourths (3/4) of those present is necessary for acceptance of the nomination.

4.      Terms of Service:

a.       The chosen pastor shall serve until the relationship is terminated by either his request of that of the church. In either case, at least sixty (60) days notice shall be given unless otherwise mutually agreed upon.

b.      There shall be written mutual agreement between the pastor and the church.

B.           Church staff:

                        This church shall employ or call staff as it shall need.

1.            Staff members other than that of the pastor shall be recommended by the pastor and approved by the Church.

2.            A written job description and mutual contract/agreement will be prepared before a person is hired. The job description must be approved by the Church Council or special committee and may be adjusted by this same body after the person is hired.

 

C.           Deacons

1.            Number, term of office:

      There shall be five (5) deacons for the first 100 resident members and one (1) for additional fifty (50) or portion thereof. Deacons shall be elected for three years or longer term of service as voted upon by the church.

2.            Qualifications:

a.       A church deacon must meet the qualifications listed in 1Timothy 3:8-13.

b.      A deacon shall demonstrate an exemplary Christian testimony in private, family and public life. A deacon must be a committed Christian leader and partner of the pastor, supporter and promoter of the church’s faith, practice, programs and ministries.

3.            Election:

a.       When a vacancy occurs for a deacon to be chosen, the chairman of the Deacons Committee shall announce that an election of a deacon will be held on named church business meetings.

b. The Deacons Committee will enlist active men to be recommended for nomination by the church as deacons. The duties, qualifications, and importance of the office of a deacon are interpreted to the scheduled election of deacons.

                        4.      Ordination

a. Selection, election and ordination of deacons is a privilege of the local church.

b. When the ordination of deacons is planned by the church, it shall be authorize the pastor to assemble a council to examine the candidates concerning their fitness to serve as deacons.

c. The council to examine the deacons shall be composed of the pastor, invited ordained pastors and deacons of neighboring sister evangelical churches. The ordination council shall have a minimum of five members and shall have membership from at least two other evangelical churches.

d. When the council recommends the ordination of deacons, then the ordination service shall be scheduled as led by the pastor.

                        5.      Duties:

                                    a. Elected deacons shall elect the chairman of their committee.

b. Deacons serve as a committee of counsel to assist the pastor concerning the progress and welfare of the church.

c. Assist the pastor in ministering to the members by implementing the Deacon Family Ministry.

d. Seek to solve any fellowship problem of the church.

e. Assist the pastor in administering the church ordinances.        

f. Serve as members of the church Membership Committee.

g. In the absence of the pastor, the chairman of the Deacons Committee shall serve as an advisory member to all organizations, departments and committees of the church.

 

               D.     Moderator:

1. The church moderator may be the pastor or a lay leader elected to this position.

2. The moderator shall preside at all regular and called business meetings of the church.

3. In the absence of the moderator, the chairman of the deacons shall preside at regular and called business meetings of the church.

4. In the absence of the moderator, and the chairman of the deacons, the church clerk shall call the church to order and an acting moderator shall be elected.

              

               E.      Clerk:

1. The church clerk shall be elected and be responsible for keeping an accurate record of minutes of all business meeting transactions of the church and shall prepare an annual report for the church.

2. He/she shall keep a register of the names and addresses of the church members, with dates of admission, dismissal, dedication of children, and deaths of members of the church family.

3. He/she shall issue letters of dismissal voted by the church and write letter of transfer of membership.

4. He/she is responsible for the proper filling and storage of all written reports of the church and keeps an accurate history of the church.

5. An assistant church clerk may be elected or the clerk’s responsibilities shall be delegated to a church secretary, if and when, the church can afford to employ one.

 

               F.      Treasurer:

1. The church treasurer shall be elected to be the custodian of all monies of the church and shall disburse these monies by checks as authorized by the church.

2. He/ she shall keep at all times an itemized account of all receipts and disbursements and shall render monthly and annually written reports of all church accounts to the church.

3. The treasurer’s report shall be audited annually by an auditing committee.

 

               G.     Counting Committee:

1. At least two and no more than 5 persons shall be elected and responsible for receiving all offerings and donations.

2. A written summary shall be made of all offerings and donations with at least two copies. Each member of the committee shall sign the summary.

3. Money is to be given to the Church Treasurer for deposit in the proper church bank account. The treasurer will sign the summary provided by the counting committee and will keep one copy for his/her records.

 

               H.     Trustees:

1. At least three (3) trustees shall be elected by the church to hold in trust the property of the church.

2. They shall have no power to buy, sell mortgage, lease or transfer any property of the church without a specific vote of the two-thirds of the church membership authorizing each action.

3. It shall be the function of the trustees to sign any, and all, legal documents involving the sale, mortgage, purchase or lease of the church property or any legal documents requiring the signature of the trustees for and in behalf of the church.

4. The Secretary of the Trustees shall be responsible for filing any annual report required by the government.

 

               I.       Church Council:

1. The Church Council shall have as regular members the Pastor, Clerk, treasurer, Chairman of Deacons, Sunday School Director, Chairperson of each standing committee, Presidents of Men’s, Women’s and Youth organizations.

2. The Church Council is responsible to recommend the church objectives and goals; review the coordinated program plans recommended by the pastor, church officers, organizations, and committees; to recommend to the church the use of leadership, calendar time, and other resources according to program priorities; and to evaluate program achievements in terms of church goals and objectives.

3. All matters agreed on by the Church Council, calling for action not already provided for, shall be referred to the church to be voted upon.

4. The Church Council shall help develop the annual budget, along with the Budget Committee.

               J.      Vacancies:

1. In case of vacancy in any office, except that of the pastor and staff members, the vacancy shall be filled by the church at a regular or special meeting as soon as possible after such vacancy has occurred.

 

III. Church Committees

               The church shall elect all church committee members from nominations presented by Nominating Committee, and nominations from the floor with the consent of the nominee. There shall be a minimum of three (3) committee members with a chairperson. Any committee member elected to fill any vacancy shall serve the unexpired term of the position vacated. Each committee chairperson shall submit an annual budget request to the Budget and Finance Committee. The Committee members shall serve on a three-year rotation with one third to be elected each year.

 

               A. Nominating Committee:

The Nominating Committee shall be responsible throughout the year for nominating and presenting to the church persons to serve in various positions of the church (unless provided for otherwise in these Bylaws) vacated by expiration of term of office, by death, by resignation, or by removal. Each person contacted shall be informed of his/her responsibilities.

B. Budget Committee:

1. This committee shall have the responsibility of assuring that the adopted budget is adhered to.

2. It shall recommend financial policies to the church and shall foster and promote programs of stewardship.

3. In consultation with the Church Council for the new church year, it shall draw up and submit to the church an annual budget during the month of October for the next calendar year and recommend the chairperson of budget promotion annually.

4. The taking of special offerings shall be approved by this committee.

5. This committee shall be responsible for the annual audit of the treasurer’s books.

               C. Properties Committee:

            This committee shall be responsible in matters of properties’ administration. Throughout the year, this committee shall give attention to and study the condition and state of repair and appearance of the building and grounds of the church and equipment there in, making arrangements for repairs and improvements authorized by the church and included in the church budget. All matters of major repairs or changes or improvements or items of equipment not included in the budget shall be referred to the Budget Committee for fiscal review. Purchase of equipment shall be through this committee unless another committee is directed specifically to make studies, report to the church and make necessary arrangements as the church decides.

               D. Missions Committee:

            This committee shall be responsible to discover possibilities for starting new congregations. If this occurs, this committee will work out mutual agreement with the church mission congregation/s, as approved by the church. It shall seek also possibilities for local, national and international missions’ projects, share findings with church program organizations, and serve the church in establishing and conducting such mission projects. This committee shall lead the church in its involvement with local associations, or district and other missions’ related ministries or programs which mutually benefit the church.

               E. Music Committee:

            This Committee will plan and evaluate the music program of the church, in the formation of choirs in the church, and planning special musical programs throughout the year. It is responsible for recommending persons for the positions of pianist, organist, and musicians needed by the church, song leader, and in missing the pastor with special music in regular and other services of the church. In the event that a music director is needed as a staff of the church, this committee will look for a qualified person to be recommended to and approved by the church. Any compensation for his position will need to be approved in he current budget or recommended to the Budget Committee to be brought o the church.

               F. Youth Committee:

            This committee is responsible for planning and coordinating youth programs and activities inside and outside the church. These activities are to be correlated with the activities of the church program attaining objectives set forth by the church. An elected representative of the Youth Committee shall serve as a member of the Church Council.

               G. Social and Recreational Committee:

            This committee shall be responsible for all social and recreation activities of the church, formulating policies for the church approval, and supervising the services rendered to the church through their kitchen, catering. The committee will promote regular church functions to build the fellowship of the church.

               H. Kitchen Committee:

            This committee shall have general supervision of the supplies, equipment, and use of the kitchen suggesting to the church, rules and regulations as they deem wise. It shall enforce policies necessary to properly maintain the kitchen in a clean, orderly and acceptable condition.

               I. Ordinance Committee:

            This committee shall assist the pastor in preparing for the ordinances of the church. The members of this committee shall be responsible for preparing candidates and the baptistery for the ordinance of baptism, and will prepare the elements of the Lord’s Supper.

              

 

               J. Other Committees may be formed or merged with existing committees as needed:

            Outreach Committee, Ushering Committee, Decorations Committee, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Transportation Committee, Library Committee and others.

 

III. Educational Ministries

               A. General:

            All church organizations shall be under church control. All officers shall report regularly to the church. The pastor is an ex-officio officer of all organizations named, and his leadership to be recognized in them.

               B. Sunday School and Small Group Bible Studies:

            The Sunday School shall be divided into classes and departments as it grows and conducted under a director for the study of God’s Word. The tasks of the Sunday School shall be to teach the Bible, lead in reaching all prospects, lead all church members to worship, witness, learn and minister daily; provide and interpret information regarding he work of the church and denomination. The goal should be for every member to participate weekly in Sunday School or another small group Bible study.

               C. Church Training:

            The Church Training shall serve as the training organization and arm of the church. Its tasks shall be to teach Christian doctrine, ethics church polity and organization; train leaders for the church and denomination; provide for specialized raining for special projects of ministry for the church, and provide organization and leadership for special activities in the church.

               D. Missionary Education Ministry:

            There shall be a missionary education with such officers and such forms of organizations to teach missions, lead persons to participate in missions; provide organization and leadership in special mission projects of the church.

V. Church Meetings

               A. Worship Services:

            The church shall meet regularly each Sunday morning and other times as needed for the worship of God, for preaching, instruction, evangelism, and on Wednesday or the other night designated for prayer. These meeting will be open for the entire membership of the church and for all the people and shall be conducted under the direction of the pastor, or designated church officer in the absence of the pastor.

               B. Regular Business Meetings:

            Regular business meetings shall be held every third Sunday of the month. The agenda shall be circulated or made known to the church one week prior to the business meeting. Should there be any unusual meeting or matter of unusual interest to be brought before such regular meeting, notice shall be given to the membership one week prior to that meeting.

               C. Special Business Meeting:

            A special called business meeting may be held upon by the pastor, other church officers, or by action of the church to consider special matters of significant nature. A one-week written notice or announcement must be given for especially called business meeting.

               D. Quorum:

            The quorum consists of those who attend the business meeting, provided it is a stated meeting or one that has been properly called. At least one-half of the active church members shall constitute a quorum.

               E. Parliamentary Rules:

            Robert’s Rules of Order is adopted as the authority for parliamentary rules of procedure for all business meetings of the church, and for all other meetings that demand voting of the church members, including committee meetings.

 

 

 

VI. Licensing and Ordaining

                     Licensing and Ordination into the Ministry

                  Any member of the church who has shown by his life and his call by God into the Gospel ministry may, by recommendation of he Deacons Committee, approved by the Church Council and in a church business meeting proceed to be licensed and/or ordained by the church to the Christian ministry.

                  Deacons after screening by the Deacons Committee and pastor recommended and elected by the church, may be ordained. The pastor shall assemble an ordaining council for the ordination of qualified and recommended candidates.

 

VII. Church Discipline

A.     Should any unhappy difference arise among members, the aggrieved member shall follow in a tender spirit, he rules given by our Lord in Matthew 18:15-17.

B.     Should any case of gross breach of covenant, or of public scandal occur, the deacons shall endeavor to solve the problem; and if this effort fails, shall report the case to the church.

C.     A spirit of Christian kindness and forbearance shall pervade all such proceedings, but should an adverse decision be reached, the church may proceed to admonish or declare the offender to be no longer in the membership of the church.

D.    Any person whose membership has been terminated for any reason may be restored by vote of the church, upon evidence of his repentance and reformation; of if an account of continued absence, upon satisfactory explanation.

 

Ratified by action of the church on its Business Meeting on:

                       

               Date:            January 01, 2008

               Moderator: Pastor Dennis I. Panganiban

               Church Clerk: Cecilia R. Gementiza

 

 

CHURCH POLICY

               The following policies of the functions that the church will be administering are strictly implemented and observed.

 

I. Dedication:

A.  The parents of the child should be legally married.

B.  The parent/s should fill out and submit the application form for the dedication at least five days before the ceremony. The marriage contract of the parents (original and photocopy) is required to attach in the application form.

C. Members of the church and non-members, of like faith, would pay twenty pesos and fifty pesos, respectively, to the church for the processing of documents. Note: Giving of love gift is optional.

D. The dedication ceremony can be done any days of the week but should be held strictly in the church. If the ceremony will be on Sunday, it should be before or after the Sunday Service.

 

 

 

II. Baptism

A. The baptism will be done by immersion and is open to the members and non-members, of like faith, of the church. The candidates should have accepted Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord. (Non-members will be accepted provided that they have a letter of approval from their pastor/s.)

B. The candidates for baptism should fill out the official application form of the church.

C. The candidates should attend the seminar that the church will schedule.

 

III. Wedding Ceremony

A.  The candidates (groom and bride) should be on their legal age and have the consent of their respective parents.

B. Both sides should have not affiliated themselves into marriage before and strictly do not have any children at all.

C.  The scheduling of the wedding ceremony should be one month before the wedding day.

D. The application form can be passed one week before the wedding ceremony and must attach the necessary requirements.

E. The candidates should attend the seminar/counseling that the pastor of the church will schedule and administer.

F. Secret marriage outside the church is allowed as long as the candidates will pass all the necessary requirements.

 

IV. Benevolence

A. Benevolence is offered by the church to its members and to their immediate families in case of death.

B. The church benevolence is separate from the pledges of the church members.

C.  If the church experience sequence of members’ death, it will be the pledges of other church members that will help the unfortunate members and their immediate families.

 

V. Emergency

               This is a one-shot financial help that the church will be offering to its members in case of emergency regardless of any reasons. However, child deliverance is excluded from this generosity.

 

 

CHURCH COVENANT

 

               Having believed, received and confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and having been baptized biblically as a profession of faith, we therefore covenant ourselves together under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, o God and to one another as one body of Christ.

               To grow mutually in the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance (Galatians 5:22-23).

               To faithfully support the program and ministries of our church with our talents, gifts, tithes and offerings, attendance and prayers.

               To endeavor to win our family members to Christ and to have personal and family prayer and study of God’s Word.

               To maintain a positive witness of Christ in our daily life as we relate to one another inside and outside our church family.

               To seek to win others to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and for these to become part our church family.

               To uphold this covenant by the grace of God and in the spirit of our Church Constitution and Bylaws.

               And when we move from the community we will seek to unite with another evangelical church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and our biblical faith.