Sunday Afternoon 11th May 2025
12.1 The Church shall hold Members’ Meetings as often as necessary, but at least three times a year. At such meetings the elders will lead the Church in:
- prayer and waiting on God, especially for God’s blessing on the Church;
- the appointment of elders, deacons and other officers;
- dealing with pastoral matters such as setting apart members for particular aspects of Christian work, Church discipline, and other concerns relating to the Church’s spiritual health which the elders may have or which are brought to their attention;
- considering Church policy and relationships with other Churches and groups;
- reviewing and planning for the work of the Church (all departments of the Church shall communicate regularly with the members via the Members’ Meetings, and raise major issues with the whole Church for prayer and consideration);
- financial matters (accounts shall be presented to the Church at the regular Members’ Meetings and major items of expenditure discussed, while annual accounts shall be prepared in accordance with the law of the land, circulated to members, and available for public inspection);
- discussing reports and major proposals relating to Church property (see Appendix B)
- and reaffirming the Church Covenant, annually (see Appendix A).
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Sermon recording
Decisions, decisions