MUSIC for and Music according to Greek mythology was taken from the name the daughters of Zeus, the Muses, who governed all the beauty by elements the ough the voice or sound to be color, and harmony melody, of rhythm, in thr- sound forms is a science, and an art of and emotions in significant Music ideas harmony in the world. time, which expresses instrument. to Music is an art requiring cultivation of the mind and heart st divine the appreciate it fully. Music is the oldest, as it is had Men musical instruments feet. Music is like no knows and of all people barrier Someone said, the only earthly "Let of nature. that everything the in common things two (Psalm 69: 34) therein." moveth these sounds covered over of beat rhythmic which one music is the most Heavenly thing on earth and the thing in Heaven. Music is manifested in the works the heaven and the earth praise Him, the sea, and has music All understand. can times all and countries, their stamping instead of words, language, universal a is it first their write, or read to clapping hands and written with notes were their a language for how knew they before music (Job 38:7) note. or unmelodious by any discordant which was unbroken the Creation, in praise were heard on the morning of for joy and the stars joined of the arts, its first notes when the Sons of God shouted different them make which movement. and —- sound It is from roosters, noise, listen to the singing of birds, the crowing of the and brooks of the barking dogs, the sound and movement of the wind, flocks; streams, and of falling rain. The pastures are clothed with the also vallys sing. "God spirit praise also are (Psalm Him Praise and harp. MUSIC IN WORSHIP and they that in truth." (John 4:24) according to His with sound of Him the and the loud cymbals: everything that hath breath (Psalm 150:2-6) - great hymns Him "Praise greatness. trumpet: Praise Him upon sounding cymbals. Lord.'' joy for dance: they Him in for His mighty acts: praise Him with psaltery praise Him with stringed Him upon the high praise praise worship must Him worship excellent Praise Him with the timbrel instruments and organs. Let shout they corn; 65:13) is a spirit: and with the Praise Lord. ye the and effectVocal and instrunmental music add greatly to the beauty des, silent prayers iveness of worship experiences. Preludes, postlu and the should be carefully selected: ous atmosphere of the rich heritage of great religi and worship may be lifted above their surroundings God, gain perspective, pose, and power, (1) so that music, in the through the all who presences of MUSIC IS VITAL IN CHRISTIAN LIVING religious ls It is educational -- music prepares the way for effective instructions, and developes Christian character and life. a vital part in the social life of young the succeeding centuries. Choirs for the 2, A mixed 3. The telling them shepherds the to singing choir 21:16 Matt. of Jesus. of the birth of Bethlehem plains on the ese bzra women~ and men singing of two-hundred composed choir angelic was organized was composed of only men = were employeed in that work day and night. that They choir 9:33. through have been people and adults on different age groups GROUPS SINGING OF RECORD BIBLICAL 1. The first 1 Chronicles the world. through and develpoed organized pleys Music life. in social to music much adds player record TV, radio, listening to music brings in schools and at home, unity - playing or recitals, concerts a spirit of in worship, 2, It developes people together a fecord ofchildren gives singing and how Jesus answered the scribes and priest who complained about the children singing following the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, "Have ye never read, out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou_ hast ‘perfected praise." A SINGING the ye "Praise CHURCH unto sing Lord, of saints." in the congregation Fourfold 1. 2. 4. Lord a new song, most direct expression Singing 149:1). is the reasons for praises praise His and the (Psalm it of music because the soul. expression emotion of room Mark 14:26. led the hymn in the upper ~ Jesus 4, Hymn singing is the highest the of 2:9) (1 Peter You are a chosen generation. A royal priesthood, A Holy nation. 4, A peculiar people. Everyone should be encouraged and inspired to sing, most people go to Church to hear the preach and the choir sing. But in congregational singing, everybody will have a chance to worship, a singing church is a winning church for it lifts man up to God. THS Singing in Pgalms the hearts to The singer should with yesterday spirit the were stand HIS and SONG 5:19. - Ephesians songs singing I will sing in instructed the songs in the to yourself Speaking - 1 Cor. of understanding the with even for Lord the and stage presence - The singer should be neat for the audience will be listening appearance, placing the resting the weight of he is singing. His one body foot on the a little foot advance in is which in of the advance, in the direction it is pointizg . Throw ehovldats back but do them, raise chest, his appearance should be that of calmness, the impression of ability to do what he undertakes to do. And song of the audience. in eyes should (2) rest easily a little above 14:15, also." - 1 Chr. of the Lord songs in melody and making intelligently sing should singer instructed be 288 pupils looking, a duty The Lord. Personal appearance dressed, modest in his also AND and spiritual and hymns sing as enjoyed is your "T will SINGER 25:76 and and other, and looking the heads not raise poise, and should the LEADERS HIP Those who hold the positions of leadership in music throughout all departments of the church should adopt the motto of the BIU - 2 Tim. 2:15- "Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman that needth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth". For the blind cannot lead the blind; possessing a working knowledge of the Bible a consistence Christian. A technical and to skill give in music, their best at a friendly all times attitude and of co-operation talents to this most with sacred others calling. PREAMBLE As to God, choir members, it is our duty to singing and making melody in our a life of useful service to God adopt the following constituion, in our lives and deeds. The New name Zion of Baptist this and man. and lead out in worship and praise hearts to the Lord and to live To accomplish pledge DEPARTMENT ARTICLE II helpful cooperation be therefore THE I shall MUSIC be we to ARTICLE organization these ourselves loyal to OF Christ The Church. OBJECTIVE: The objectives of the music department shall be; to build the kingdom of Jesus Christ through prayer, study, consecration, personal service, regular giving, and to the Pastor ARTICLE III OFFICERS: The officers of the music department shall be; (d) (b) President (c) 1st Vice President (a) Pastor Recording (e) Secretary whom Secretary, all of business meeting. MUSICAL STAFF: must be elected (a) by Treasurer (f) be should Choir Directo7*{>) the church at the elected (g) by (h) at church (c) Pianist. Ofganist annual church Church. 2nd Vice Librarian the and meeting. ARTICLE IV. DUTIES OF OFFICERS: The Pastor is the overseer of the music as other organizations of the church, a coordinator, and it to require any song or type of song he so desires. President Corresponding the annual. These also groups is his as wel... privilege CHOIR DIRECTOR: The duty of the choir director is to cooperate with the Pastor and the musicians in selecting the proper music to be used, and should music with the musicians. Giving the number of songs to be rendered in rehearsal and in services, to train the people to appreciate good music, and to sing worship hymns in a worshipful spirit. ORGANIST AND PIANIST: They should possess the ability and willingness to interpreter o: PRESIDENT: The duty of the president of the muskc department shall be; preside over the meetings of the music department, and to have general supervision of the work. t9 director, follow the week, rehearse the music, tunity may to understand giving time and present itself. with those that the director is talent to all departments of the church as oppor Practice the hymns and special music during the who sing special numbers. VICE PRESIDENT: The duties of the vice-president shall president in any way possible in promotion work of the at the meetings in the the absence of the (3) president. . be to assist the choir, and to preside 2nd VICE PRESIDENT: the chairman of any and to preside | president. at The duties of the 2nd vice president shall be sub-committee that may be set up by the music the in meetings the of absence the of president to be departmen., the vice The duty of the recording secretary shall be to Keep RECORDING SECRETARY: ¢orrect minutes of the meetings of the choir to compile and present reports to church, and to state or other organization with which the choir is affiliated whenever requested by the president or pastor to do So. SHA11 be to. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY:( The duty of thesgarrespotiding .se¢retary ARTICLE in keep the organization to the choir. of the choir and to give life and light conduct the correspondence with outside agencies that of ‘whe to keep a correct account disburse it on order from The duty of the treasurer shall be TREASURER: the money turned over to him by the choir, and choir. touch V ETIQUETTE Robes add beauty and dignity to the service, and wher PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Choir members worn, they should be in good repair, clean and well pressed. Other uniform jewelry. costume and should avoid excessive use of cosmetics color shoul. the and used by choir should be as nearly uniform as possible, not be too loud and guady. Every choir member should reali.e that conduct both on and off the CONDUCT: a way thar platform determine character, and to never conduct themselves in such Choir members shoud not will bring reproach upon themselves or the church. the service. during sleep or talk, whisper, chew gum, move about, is choir Reverence in the REVERENCE: out the whole congregation. very true to essential throug worship Choir members should meet in choir room for final instructicns PROCESSIONAL: and prayer before entering the church auditorium for worship. The choir mem¥ers should always remember that they are to carry RECESSIONAL: d to turn the message of christ into all the world, that men might be inspire should be in a quiet manner and of a spirit members are to report for singing at 10:50 each report for duty at 10:45 start the organ pre- ammended at the the music at Therefore, the recessional REPORTING FOR DUTY: All choir Musicians: lude. The musicians must to Him. of personal Sunday devotion. Morning they are to sing. ARTICLE This constitution AMMENDMENTS: the time it is necessary. VI may be to meeting of ~PREAMBLE in Reposing our faith in the the taachings and practices for which they have always stood, namely: Christ as 1. The 2. The supreme authority of the rule of faith and practice, 3. The right vidual of 4. The preeminence 6. The to our divine Bible and Lord and Master. sufficiency as our only of private interpretation and the soul in direct approach to God. compentency of the indi- te my absolute separation Church beautiful, the of its Se A regenerate command of and State. membership. symbolic of Church Christ. ordinance of believer's , baptism in obedience 7. The complete independence of the local Church and its in associated fellowship with other Baptist Churches. interdependence 8. The solemn obligation of majority rule, to all, and special privilege to none. equal GS. The spiritual prayed. 10. i. world-wide We believers and Lord Jesus Christ for our salvation, believing of the Baptists and in those great principles ence to therefore the in Jesus service, the unity of program of missionary final all command band ourselves Christ following and believers, of articles: for for fervor which and the Master rights so earnestly evangelism in obedi- as a body of baptized (immerséd) Jesus. together adopt guaranteeing our government, plan of worship, CHURCH Lord Having jesue been Christ led as as our we believe, Savior and COVENANT by the on Spirit the of profession God, to of our receive faith, the having been baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of God's angels and this assembly most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ. ian de love; engage to thereof strive for engage to by the the aid of the advancement Holy of Spirit this Church to walk together in knowledge, in Christ- holiness and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its wor~ ship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully to the Church, the relief of the poor; and the spread of the Gospel through all nations .« We educete ¢iso our maintain children,to seek the family and salvatin secret of our devotion, kindred and to religiously accuaintances, to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings; faithful in Our engagements and e emplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting and e cessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use of into icating Grink as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of cur Savior. We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid in sickness; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offenge, but always ready for reconciliation and mindful of the rules of our Savior; to secure it without delay. as of We more engage that, when we remove from this place, we will as soon possible unite with some other Church wherever we can carry out the spifit this covenant and the principles of God's word. And be Power, now and unto Him, Glory, who tas Forever. brought Amen. again from the dead, Our Lord Jesus, CONSTITUTION ARTICLE NAME SECTION 1. This organization shall OF OGDEN, UTAH. I be known as the NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH ARTICLE II PURPOSE SECTION 1. The purpose of this Church is to advance living by its the Christian Christian members, cooperating Religion through-out education. ARTICLE III CUALIFICATIONS OF SECTION 1. 1. SECTION 2. Kingdom of Jesus in the promoting earch and and extending emphasizing MEMBERS <Any person may become a member of this Church by vote of the Church: ae Upon confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, after baptism by immersion. b. By letter from some other Baptist Church of like faith and order. | ce Upon statement of Christian e perience, having been baptised by immersion, OFFICERS SECTION the Christ. This shall be done through the public worship of God, the preaching of the Gospel, e:alting the Christian standard of The ae b. ce d. e. f. ge Church eleetive ARTICLE IV AND THEIR officers shall Chairman of the Deacon Board Trustee Board Financial Secretary General Treasurer Clerk Church School Superintendent Director of Christian Education ELECTION be: All officers shall be members of this Church, in good standing, and shall be elected by standing vote at the annual election of officers, for a period of one year, or until their successors are elected. ARTICLE V AMENDMENTS SECTION 1. This Constitution may be amended at any regular or called business meeting of the Church by a two-thirds vote of those present. Notice to be given two consecutive Sundays prior to the meeting. BY-LAWS ARTICLE I COVENANT SECTION 1]. All persons who to the study unite with (4weeks) Hymnal. this Church shall of the Covenant give as given their assent in the Baptist ARTICLE II DENOMINATIONAL COOPERATION SECTION 1. It shall be the responsibility the local organized wor': of the ciation, Western States Baptist the and Inc. U.S.A. Convention, of this Church to United Council of Churches. cooperate with Utah-Idaho General Baptist Asso-~ Convention, National Baptist ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1. Members in good obligations. SECTION 2. Letters standing of Dismissal, to the purpose of uniting for cate of Christian 3. strive of this Standing Church after shall si. disregard their Covenant member be placed on the inactive taken by the Church, said member member of this Church 5. Covenant with cease some upon other recom- a certifi- to be a after si When, in reclaimed, they the name of the roll. Upon such will thereafter (6) months. any case they shall present delincuent action being cease to be a Dismissal for UnChristian conduct: members may be dismissed for ‘ unchréstieni.conducts-only,.uponirecorméhdation.of: the Pastor and the Board of Deacons after proper investigation and all due effort has been made by the Pastor and the Board of Deacons to bring them back SECTION thereafter months obligations. are doubtful that the member can be to the Church a recommendation that 4. their Members who disregard their Covenant obligations: It shall be the duty of the Pastor, Board of Deacons, Board of Deaconess, Board of Evangelism, and Mission to seek to reclaim those members who SECTION keep church shall be granted to members in good standing, mendations from the Pastor and the Board of Deacons. ae Any member having been granted either a letter or member SECTION will Death. into Death of the fold. course (E CLUSION) dissolves the relationship. ARTICLE IV OFFICERS SECTION 1. The Church chairman of meetings in of Finance, officers shall be a Pastor, a Board of Deacons, (a the Deacon Board to serve as Moderator of the Church the Pastor's absence, a Board of Trustees; a Board including the General Treasurer; Glerk. SECTION 2. All officers SECTION Any officer who,.for out a valid e cuse, 3. year to of Church. faithfully office l. at the beginning a period of 30 days or one month, vacates said office. perform duties the pertaining automatically SECTION 4. with- The Church to cause sufficient and good and the Pastor have the power for remove from office any officer. fail shall office, his to fiscal the of December assume shall the Resignations of officers should be in writing to the Church, and be effective on the date specified in the resignation. ARTICLE V DUTIES OF OFFICERS SECTION l. DUTIES OF THE PASTOR: The Pastor shall be a believer in, and a Preacher of the Gospel and of the Doctrines of Faith as held by the Baptist denomination.sHé shall cooperate with the local organized work of the denomination and iwth the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. Inc. ae b. ce shall preach the ,Gospel, administer the Ordinances, his membership, promoteythe spipitual interests of The Pastor watch over shall, unless Education, and He of erator otherwise stéch, as provided Advisory 2. DUTIES OF THE MODERATOR. SECTION 3. DUTIES every OF THE BOARD OF way, assist the iness meetings Board. of in providing in meeting of Deaconess his the the The Church, in visiting at It shall assist ing the funds listic program the of the Board the re-uired Board shall the be the Mod- of Director Ghristian of Christian preside the meetings and sick, needy cooperate Committees at of all bus- the Advisory the and him of the and in promoting the adopted by budget of Finance prayer the Board and the in Church. members distressed and Board the finance leaders with the Benevolent Fund, of the ordinances of of Evangelism Church, to the supply shall of the Church; the disbursement of the preparation for the observance It the for DEACONS: The Board of Deacons shall, in Pastor in his work. It shall cooperate with pulpit absence. the of all Boards and organizations. Moderator and Church, by Board; of Chairman Education. He shall be an e--officio member of the Church and tts auxilliary SECTION him and Church the strength its develope and the Church organization, best possible service. in evange- secur- the Church. SECTION 4. DUTIES OF THE DEACONESS: The Board of Deaconess shall assist the Pastor in developing the spiritual life of the women and girls in the Church for the best possible Christian service. It shall cooperate with the Pastor and the Board of Deacons in visiting the members, and in the care of the Benevolent Fund, and in the preparations of the ordinances of the Church. It shall assist the Board of Evangelism in promoting the Evangelistic program of the Church. SECTION 5. DUTIES in OF THE trust all BOARD OF property TRUSTEES: belonging The to Board the of Trustees Church and the shall hold Corporation, and shall take all necessary measures for its protection, management and up-xeep. It shall designate the ban where the funds shall be deposited. All bills authorized. by the Cherch shall be paid by the Board, it shall when se instructed DUTIES THE BOARD Of-a caretaker, and secure from other duties as SECTION 6. OF by the Church, FINANCE: The Board secure the services at such salary as is authorized by the Church, him acceptable service. It shall perform such are imposed upon it by the Church and State. OF of Finance, with the assistance of the Board of Deacons, and the Board of Trustees, shall secure the necessary funds to meet all e penses within the budget, as adopted, Church. It shall at meeting, present to to maintain and advance the work of the least one month before the annual business the Advisory Board for its consideration, € penses for and to the Board The Church and for quota its through shall its action, its an missionary counting itemized budget committee, eep giving. of Church itemized an record of amounts received for its respective funds each week. ae Three or more members of the Board of Finance shall consti- SECTION 7. 8. the e ception the of the Benevolent or envelopes offering offerings all receive shall Fund) otherwise. DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF EVANGELISM AND MISSION ae The Board of Evangelism shall assist in the promotion of the evangelistic program of the Church. It shall, under the direction of the Pastor, plan for, and promote home visitation b. SECTION (with through contributed who Committee, Counting the tute of the Church, with personal evangelism as the primary purpose. The Board of Missions shall make special effort to increase the missionary interest and zeal of the Church; suggest to the Board of Finance the amount of the missionary budget, and assist in securing the funds each month to meet said budget. It shall assist the Board of Christian Education in conducting an Annual School of Missions. DUTIES OF THE ests the Education of BOARD shall OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: including Sunday unify, Church, supervise,and the promote The all School, Board of Christian educational Vacation inter- Church School, Young People's Groups, and all other:.groups and classes operating in the Church. It shall supervise the grading of the Sunday Church School, encourage regularity of attendance, the follow-up of absentees, prompt visitation of the homes of newcomers, and recommend ways and means of building up the school. The Board sfia¥l:irecemmend to the Board of Finance Education, SHOTEON 39. TEDUTERESOF a budget for the promotion of the and supervise its espenditure. THE CLERK: The Clerk shall seep program of Christian accuratesminutes of the business meetings of the Church, including the reception and dismissal of members, !:eep a complete roll of the members of the Church and their addresses; issue letters of dismissal and certificates of Christian Standing, as authorized by the Church; conduct all official correspondence; preserve and properly file all letters, reports shall deliver to his records and other and documents pertaingghg.to his office. successor immediately all beoks, files, documents in his possession. He SECTION 10 DUTIES OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY: The Financial Secretary shall keep an account with each member, showing pledges made, and con-~ tributions received for each fund. He shall provide each member with offering envelopes and render annual statements to each. He shall deliver immediately to his successor all books or records in his possession. SECTION ll. DUTIES OF THE GENZRAL TREASURER: The General Treasurer shall be the custodian of all moneys contributed for the general e penses of the Church. All disbursements shall be authorized by the Church, and payment of all bills shall be made by check. The Treasurer shall present to the Church at its cuarterly business meetings and annual business meeting or more often if recuested, an itemized report of the receipts and disbursements, showing the actual financial conditions of the Church. He shall present his books to the Church to be audited at the end of the fiscal year, or more often, deliver to his his office. SECTION 12. if so successor recuested all books by and the Church. records He shall pertaining to DUTIES OF THE SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT: The Superin-~ tendent of the Sunday Church School, in cooperation with the Board of Christian Education, shall have general supervision of the Sunday Church School. SECTION 13. DUTIES OF Christian SECTION 14. DUTIES OF THE TREASURER OF BENEVOLENCE: The Treasurer of Benevolence shall be the custodian of all moneys contributed for missionary and other benevolence purposes. All disbursements shall paid its so He be by THE DIRECTOR OF Education shall authorized check. He cuarterly and recuestec, an shall present fiscal deliver oifice. year, by shall CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: The Director of direct the educational: wotkc6fiathe*Church. the annual Pastor, present business to the the Board Church, meetings, of Deacons or more often if recuested by the and writing, or more itemized statement of receipts his books to be audited at the to his successor all books The Board shail consist of in often, at if and disbursements. close of the Church. He and records pertaining five persons. shall to his ARTICLE VI CALLING A PASTOR SECTION Il. The Pulpit Committee shall consist of the Chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday School Superintendent, Finance Board Chairman; three Deacons at large; Director of the Baptist Training Union; and SECTION 2. two members at large. Nine (9) in all. THE CALL OF A PASTOR: The call of a pastor shall come before the Church at a: regularly called business meeting, notice of such meeting and its purpose having been read from the Pulpit on two consecutive Sundays. Two-thirds majority of at least the number fifty (50) present and cualified to vote, shall be nec- the Church at essary to e tend a call. ae Only one candidate shall be presented to “2 time. The candidate shall be discussed. one SECTION 3. The Pastor shall be called for and the salary shall be fi:ed an at may be increased by vote of the iness meeting. The salary shall The Pastor shall be entitled to weeks with regular salary. ARTICLE TERMINATION OF SECTION 1. indefinite period of time; the time of the call, and Church at any regular busbe paid in weekly installments. an annual vacation of two VII PASTORATE upon thirty (30) days or the Church. Termi- of office may be ended the part of the Pastor The termination notification on nation of the office shall be voted at a regularly called business meeting, notice of such meeting and the purpose, been having The majority voting, and SECTION 2. read vote pulpit the from of the number fifty consecutive (50) termination valid ghallemake two on of members said Sundays. present, office. IN CASE OF DISSENSION: A written petition signed by fifteen or more members in good standing, shall be just cause for a man~call chairshall call meeting by the Pastor, if he refuses, the the Deacon Board, with the Pastor's knowledge, datory man of the meeting. ARTICLE VIII ELECTIONS shall officers of election November in held be SECTION l. TIME: SECTION 2. \UORUM: SECTION 3. SUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS: All matters pertaining to the sale, or mortgaging og property, shall be voted only by in good standing. SECTION 4. PROCEDURE: of each year. At least one week before ing Committee shall present to the more persons for each office to be made from the floor at the time of be made necessary will 5. standing in good or more members (25) Twenty-five shall constitute a cuorum. A majority of such members present at any regular business meeting shall be sufficient to decide any “uestion presented unless otherwise provided by this Constitution. shall SECTION annual The be for by the allowed. VACANCIES: standing election Anyone Vacancies vote, of nominated occuring of officer. No the year from during the une-pired term at any business mittee shall present to the Church to be filled. Nominat- Church the name of one or filled. Nominations may be the election. All elections a majority any the election, the purchase, members the meeting. nominees the votes voting must floor may The for be by be being provy present. filled for Nominating Comthe vacancies ARTICLE IX ADVISORY BOARD SECTION l. 2. consid~ be of importance shall MEETINGS: Regular meetings of the Special meetings may be called at Board shall any time by be held monthly. the Pastor. matters All be purely advisory. ered by it. SECTION Standing duties shall consist of the officers, of Auxillary bodies. Its The Advisory Board shall Committee, and President ARTICLE X STANDING COMMITTEES SECTION l. COMMITTEES: The following committee, be deemed necessary by the Pastor or tute SECTION 2. the Standing and any others by the Church, that may shall consti- Committee: (NOMINATING) DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE: The Nominating Committe shall prepare a list of names from the membership of the Church of those qualified to fill the various offices. It shall interview each nominee proposed, and ascertain his or her willingness to serve, in case of election. The Committee shall nominate one or more persons the for Church each at office least to be one week filled, before and the report the election is names to to be held. DEVOTIONAL MEETINGS: The Church shall meet regularly each Day for worship and preaching of the Gospel. ae The Church shall meet for the observance of the Lord's Lord's ARTICLE XI MEETINGS SECTION 1. upon b. the The the Church Church first Lord's SECTION 2. of may decide. shall meet each Baptist Training waymeyvddcide. ce Day Union, The Church shall worship service. meet and at meeting of November, lowing of the month, or be the purpose the for individual shall Firday officers, Lord's Day 3. for such other least once each held at such Church times week Supper times as School and as for the Church mid-week election of officers shall be held ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 1. The annual on the of receiving before boards last the First and and its aurillary organizations; the business as is proper to come before SECTION or at BUSINESS MEETINGS: The annual in November of each year. See business the month, Thursday of Sunday of committees of the annual transaction of this meeting. the month the fol- the Churcch, report such other MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETINGS: The regularly monthly business meeting shall be held at any time by the Pastor, or by the Chairman of the Deacon Board, with the Pastor's permission and knowledge. “ARTICLE XII AUXILLARY ORGANIZATIONS SECTION l. The SECTION 2. The Constitution of auxillary organizations as not to conflict with the Constitution of shall be drawn this Church. Meetings of such under guidance officers zations not shall interfere the of all adult be members auxillary with and of bodies young this may the meetings of the Pastor people's Church be of held the and auxillary in good at Church, the Board organi- standing. times and of shall as Deacons. so will be ARTICLE XIII CHURCH YEAR SECTION 1. The fiscal year of the Church shall December and end on the last day of begin on the November. first day of shall govern ARTICLE XIV RULES OF ORDER SECTION l. The the they J SCTION #3 ’ ©) ‘ k < 2. rules contained are not business in proceedings consistent "ROBERT'S of with this this RULES Church, OF ORDER" in all Constitution. cases where "BAPTIST STANDARD CHURCH DIRECTORY", "HISCOX GUIDE FOR BAPTIST | CHURCHES'', "BUSY PASTOR'S GUIDE", will be used according to need.