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Changes to Notes
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The 59th GC Session changed the way Notes will appear in the new Church Manual. In the 17th Edition (2005) the notes appear at the end of the Chapter that is noted.
The new Church Manual will have all the notes at the end of the book.
The following texts have been added to the Notes for Chapter 8 of the new manual.
| Paragraph 7: Safeguarding Children - Church should be a safe place to bring our children. Everyone involved with children who are minors must meet all Church and legal standards and requirements. In order to safeguard our children, churches are encouraged to adopt policies which would provide a measure of safety and protectin for children. Such policies should include the following. a: Two-Adult Policy - Have two adults present in children's classrooms or activities b. Open Door - Discourage private or one-on-one contact and encourage an open door policy in all situations. Where on open door is not possile, station a second adult at the door. c. Volunteer Screening - Have all volunteers complete a volunteer information form, check their references and, if required by law, do a police background check. d. Six-month Policy -- Require a waiting period of six-months for newly baptized or transferring members who have indicated a willingness to work with children. e. Training -- Provide regular training for teachers and volunteers to help them undersatnd and protect children and how to nurture their faith. Local church leaders shoud consult with the conference in order to ascertain procedures and requirements including local legal requirements for individuals working with children. Additional resources are available from Adventist Risk Management at www.adventistrisk.org Appears on page 168 of 18th Edition |
Appears on page 171 of 18th Edition
| Sample List of Church Leaders - (see page xx). The nominating committee selects members to serve as officers in a variety of positions. A small church may have a short list of officers. A large church may have a long list of officers. There is a list that may be considered. Elder(s) Deacon(s) Deaconess(es) Clerk Treasurer and assistants(s) Interest Coordinator Church Board Church school board Adventist Junior Youth Society leader and assistant(s) Adventist Youth Society leader and associates Adventist Youth Society sponsor Adventist Youth Society secretary - treasurer and assistant Adventist Youth Society music director Adventists Youth Society pianist or organist Adventurer Club Director Ambassador Club Director Bible School Coordinator Children's Ministries coordinator Church chorister or song leader or music coordinator Church organist or pianist Communications secretary or Communication Committee Community Services Director Dorcas Society leader Dorcas Society secretary - treasurer Education secretary Family Ministries leaders Health Ministries leader Ministriy to People with Disabilities coordinator Pathfinder CLub director and deputy director Personal Ministries leader Personal Ministries Secretary Prayer Ministries Director Publishing Ministries coordinator Religious Liberty Leader Sabbath School Superintendent(s) and assistant(s) Sabbath School Secretary and assistant(s) Sabbath School division leaders, including leader for the adult and extension divisions Sabbath School investment secretary Stewardship Ministries Leader Vacation Bible School Director Women's Ministries leader Additional personnel considered necessary Home and School Association Officers (leader and secretary-treasurer): If only one church supports a school, the church niminating committee makes recommendation to the school board, which then makes the appointments. If more than one church supports a school, the school board conducts the whole process. (see page 88, 89) Appears on page 171, 172 of 18th Edition |
The following text has been added to the Notes for Chapter 10
| Paragraph 3: Foot-Washing All should throughly wash their hands before returning to participate in the Lord's Supper. Those leading out in the service should do this publicly for hygienic purposes. Appears on page 175 of 18th Edition |
The following text has been added to the Notes for Chapter 10, Bread and Wine
| Usually most of the bread to be served is broken ahead of time, with a small portion left on each plate for the elders and / or pastor to break. (All handling the bread must wash their hands thoroughly before returning for the communion service). The pastors and elders hand the plates containing the bread to the deacons, who then serve the congregation, though in small congregations the pastor or elders may serve the participants. Appears on page 175 of 18th Edition |
The following text has been added to the Notes for Chapter 11, Sample Annual Budget
| Sample Annual Budget* - (See page 133) Church Proposed Operating Budget Estimate Receipts - Sabbath School Expense Collections $ 1,500.00 Church Fund for the Needy 375.00 Combined (Church) Budget Giving 27,055.00 Welfare Fund 300.00 Total Receipts $ 29,230.00 Estimated Expenses - Repairs and Painting Church Building 2,250.00 Fuel 2,350.00 Janitor and Supplies 1,475.00 Insurance on Building and Furnishings 750.00 Church Fund for the Needy 1,450.00 Sabbath School Supplies 1,250.00 Emergency Expense 2,000.00 Light 3,220.00 Water 360.00 Gas 550.00 Stationery and Supplies 500.00 Laundry 75.00 Church School Subsidy 8,000.00 Welfare Expense 1,000.00 Evangelism and Church Planting 4,000.00 Total Proposed Expenses 29,230.00 Balance 00,000.00 * Additional colums (such as Last Year's Budget and Last Year's Autual) should be included for comparison, but have been left out of this sample due to space constraints. Appears on page 178 of 18th Edition |
Clarifying the difference between the main Church Manual and the Notes section. Appears in Chapter 1.
| The Church Manual is divided into two types of material. The content of each chapter is of worldwide value and it applicable to every church organization, congregation and member. Recognizing the need for variations in some section, additional explanatory material, presented as guidance and examples, appears as Notes at the end of the Church Manual. The Notes have subheadings corresponding to chapter subheadings and page numbers of the main text. Appears on page 18 of 18th Edition |
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