CHURCH MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOPIC PAGE

Group Prayer 2Our Theology 3How We Do Communion (for elders) 4Service of Ordination and Installation 5, 6Pastor's Job Description 7

Duties and Responsibilities of BoardsSession 8Deacons 9Home Meals 10Trustees 11Incorporation Laws 12

Duties and Responsibilities of Ministry TeamsMission 13Christian Education 14Worship 14Membership and Outreach 15Fellowship 15Finance Team Guidelines and Digest 16-17Nominating 17

Duties Of:Church Secretary 18Cleaning Service Contract (E&L Cleaners) 19Financial Secretary and Security 20Creative Music Director 21Organist 22Church Treasurers 23

MiscellaneousBylaws of Corporation 24-25Session Treasurer’s Information & Job Description 26-27Trustee Treasurer Information & Job Description 28-29Insurance Information 29How We Handle Gifts to the Church 30Difference between leading and managing 31Core Values 32

Intimidated by Group Prayer?

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“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:19-20

God desires your fellowship, and you can participate in a new dimension of fellowship and communication with Him through conversational prayer. Conversational prayer is a format that can be used in a group. It is informal prayer where the objective is to speak conversationally with God from our hearts.People involved in conversational prayer, pray briefly aloud several times. Don’t worry about impressing those who hear you. And be less concerned with the form of your prayer or with the specific words than with simply communicating with God. Here are several guidelines:

Pray briefly. You will pray briefly if you pray about only one aspect of a subject. You may wish to leave other aspects of the subject to other people. By each personal praying briefly, you each get to pray again sooner than if each person were to pray longer. This keeps one alert, awake and involved in what is being prayed.Pray spontaneously, not in sequence. Don’t pray around the circle, but let each person pray for that which interests him. For example, if six subjects are prayed over in the conversational prayer time, you may have vital interest in only three of them. Don’t pray for something about which you are uninformed or not motivated. In conversational prayer there is freedom to pray when you are ready and to pray about items that you believe you should pray for.

Praying spontaneously does not mean praying thoughtlessly. While another is praying on the subject at hand, you have time for the Holy Spirit to confirm in your own heart what you would like to pray.

As you start praying as a group, there will often be a few moments of silence while people quiet their hearts and focus their attention on the business at hand – that of praying effectively.

Normally the focus of prayer should start with God and move toward requests. Usually in a group it is best to start with praise and thanksgiving. Someone may start praising the Lord for His greatness, and another will praise His power. Still another might praise God for His faithfulness. Another may thank Him for a neighbor who has trusted Christ recently. Another may thank Him for the abundant life he has in Christ.

You may then pray for needs within the group. You will find that your relationships with others in the group will grow more personal as you pray for each other. You will also find that you have an added burden to pray for each other during the week.

OUR THEOLOGY

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN?WHO IS REFORMED AND PRESBYTERIAN?

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WHAT DID JOHN CALVIN TEACH?

How does your theology compare?

1 Our highest knowledge, is that of God and of ourselves.2 Enough knowledge comes by nature to leave us without excuse, but adequate knowledge is given only in the Scripture, which the witness of the Spirit in the heart of the believer attests as the very voice of God.3 Obedience to God’s will is our primary duty4 Human beings are, of ourselves, absolutely incapable of goodness5 All People are in a state of ruin meriting only damnation6 From this condition (of damnation) some people are undeservedly rescued through the work of Christ7 All that Christ has done for us is without avail unless we personally respond in faith. Saving faith is effected by the Holy Spirit who works when, how, and where He will, creating repentance. Saving faith is a vital union between the believer and Christ8 Works pleasing to God are the proof that the believer has entered into vital union with Christ9 People are saved to character rather than by character10 Nourishment of the Christian life is by prayer11 Human beings are unable to initiate or resist conversion12 Some are saved and others are lost by divine choice – election and reprobation13 God’s will is an ultimate fact14 Three institutions have been divinely established by which the Christian life is maintained: the church, the sacraments, and civil government15 In the last analysis the church consists of “all the elect of God;” but it also properly denotes “the whole body of mankind…who profess to worship one God and Christ.”16 John Calvin recognized only two sacraments – baptism and the Lord’s supper. He denied any physical presence of Christ in the sacrament; yet he asserts in the clearest terms a real, though spiritual, presence received by faith.

Edited and updated from A History of the Christian Church, Williston Walker, Scribner 1970, “Calvin’s Theology” p350f.

How We Do CommunionFor Elders

1. Following the sermon the minister moves to the communion table for the invitation and Apostle’s Creed.

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2. Elders come forward to front pew during 2nd verse of Just As I Am. Take your place according to your card given at prayer time in lounge before the service.

3. All are seated. The minister says a prayer and the words of institution for the bread ending with Do this in remembrance of me. The minister will nod. This is the signal for the elders serving the bread to stand and move forward to receive the trays of bread two by two. After serving they meet in the back so they can come forward together in reverse order (last to get bread is first down the aisle).

4. When the elders return the plates they take their places and sit down together as the minister descends the steps. The minister serves the bread to each one. Eat as served. Then the minister returns to the table and replaces the bread plate.

5. The minister will say words of institution for the cup followed by a nod. When the nod is given the elders serving the cup will rise to receive their trays two by two. Distribute the cups, meet in the back and come forward in reverse order together.

6. The minister serves the cups while waiting till all are served. The minister announces the communion of the cup. All drink. The minister has a closing prayer. All sing the closing hymn.

Annual Service of Ordination and Installation

Here is the service of ordination and installation for every officer in the church. This will help you know what to expect on the day you are ordained or installed.

I invite the elders and deacons to be ordained or installed to come forward for the service of ordination and installation.

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Explanation of the offices: As there were in the Old Testament elders for the government of the people, so the New Testament church provided persons with particular gifts to share in governing and ministry. Elders are chosen by the people to exercise leadership, government, and discipline. They serve on the Session. The office of Deacon as set forth in scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Deacons are called to minister to those in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress.

I would like to ask you the following nine constitutional questions….

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO OFFICERS:

a. Do you trust in Jesus Christ your Savior, acknowledge him Lord of all and Head of the church and through him believe in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit? I DOb. Do you accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be, by the Holy Spirit, the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church universal, and God’s Word to you? I DOc. Do you sincerely receive and adopt the essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of what Scripture leads us to believe and do, and will you be instructed and led by those confessions as you lead the people of God? I DOd. Will you fulfill your office in obedience to Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture, and be continually guided by our confessions? I WILLe. Will you be governed by our church’s polity, and will you abide by its discipline? Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, subject to the ordering of God’s Word and Spirit? I WILLf. Will you in your own life seek to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, love your neighbors and work for the reconciliation of the world? I WILLg. Do you promise to further the peace, unity, and purity of the church? I WILLh. Will you seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love? I WILLi. (For elder) Will you be a faithful elder, watching over the people, providing for their worship, nurture, and service? Will you share in government and discipline, serving in governing bodies of the church, and in your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ? I WILLj. (For deacon) Will you be a faithful deacon, teaching charity, urging concern, and directing the people’s help to the friendless and those in need? In your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ? I WILL

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO CONGREGATION:

a. Do we, the members of the church accept (names) __________ as elders or deacons, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation to lead us in the way of Jesus Christ? WE DOb. Do we agree to encourage them, to respect their decisions, and to follow as they guide us, serving Jesus Christ, who alone is Head of the Church? WE DO

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Now I would invite any previously ordered elders and deacons in our congregation to come forward and join us in the laying on of hands. Those being ordained shall come up the steps and kneel if able, and those to be installed but not ordained will please remain standing for prayer.

ORDINATION PRAYER:God of providence and promise, as you appointed Samuel to anoint David as King of Israel, so you have appointed this church to ordain these believers to the office of elder and deacon. As you chose David to be king because you looked into his heart, we know you have called these servants because you have looked into their hearts and find in them compassion and love. As David watch over the sheep, may these servants watch over your flock with tenderness, passion, and zeal. May they nurture and care for those in the flock and earnestly search after those that become lost. May they seek our sheep not of your fold and bring them into your family of faith. As David was a man after God’s own heart, may these servants grow in their love and devotion to you. May their faith be nurtured as they serve, so that their love for your word, and your will, would exceed all other desires. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God and the power of the Holy Spirit rest upon each one this day and for ever more. Amen.

Let us greet our brothers and sisters in Christ!

PASTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Milton, PA

PURPOSE: The Pastor, as a person called by God to a theological occupation, is expected to provide a broad range of leadership to the congregation. The Pastor is to provide a balanced ministry of preaching, teaching, pastoral call, spiritual and organizational direction to the congregation, and enable the church to grow to its full potential in membership and spiritual vitality.

ACCOUNTABILITY:The Pastor, as moderator of the Session and a member of the Presbytery, is accountable to the Presbytery for the oversight of the congregation and for developing, with the Session, the total program of First Presbyterian Church.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:Specific responsibilities of the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church include:

a. Preparing for and leading in worship. Selecting and reading appropriate Bible passages, delivering the sermon, and encouraging lay participation as needed.b. Providing an outstanding biblically-based preaching and teaching ministry that will lead to the spiritual growth of the membership and awaken them to an active outreach to their neighbors in evangelism and service.c. Conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms and other church rites on an as-needed basis.d. Teach classes during the standard Sunday School hour, and other classes as required. Teach the new member and confirmation and commissioning classes as needed. Hold training sessions for church officers. Deliver addresses at The Golden Circle. Perform other teaching and training duties when necessary.e. Provide Pastoral care as necessary. Make hospital or home calls as required. Visit along with Deacons when needed.f. Administer the church’s program by leading, directing and supervising a part-time professional and support staff.g. Attend various committee meetings as needed: Christian Education, Worship, etc. Be available for the Youth program.h. Attend Session meetings and act as moderator.

RELATIONSHIPS:The Pastor is expected to be responsible to Presbytery, working in cooperation with persons and programs within the Presbytery. The worship committee shall oversee the ministry of the pastor in relation to the local church. As moderator of the Session, the Pastor works with the members of the Session and other officers of First Presbyterian Church in developing program and administrative procedures.

The Pastor is an ex-officio member of all committees, and is the supervisor of all church staff.

SESSION (SEATED ELDERS)

THE GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES ARE CARRIED OUT ON PARITY WITH MINISTERS OF THE WORD AND SACRAMENT.

1. Two meetings a month (seated meeting 1st Tuesday and committee meeting 3rd Tuesday).2. Exercise leadership, government and discipline.3. Have responsibilities for the life of the church, serving faithfully as members of the session.4. Have responsibilities for the Church at large, including ecumenical relationships.5. Participate and vote with the same authority as ministers of the Word and Sacrament when elected as commissioners to higher governing bodies.

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6. Serve on standing committee of Christian Education, Membership and Outreach, Mission, Fellowship or Worship assuming increasing leadership.7. Elect an elder to serve as chairman of Nominating Committee and a representative from session who also assumes position of assistant chairman.8. Elected for two year term. May serve 3 consecutive (6 years) terms after which they must be off the board for a period of one (1) year.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE RELATED TO THE PERSON AND OFFICE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the members of the Church.2. With the pastor, encourage the people in the worship and service of God.3. Equip and renew the people for their tasks within the Church and for their mission in the world.4. Visit and comfort and care for the people.5. Give special attention to the poor, the sick, the lonely, and those who are oppressed.6. Inform the pastor and session of those persons and situations that may need special attention.7. Cultivate an ability to teach the Bible.8. Assist the Pastor in administering the Lord’s Supper.9. Conduct annual stewardship campaign – help distribute envelopes and pledge cards, and make bulletin inserts available.

Meeting Etiquette: If an elder must miss a meeting, or a series of meetings for an extended vacation, it is very important to contact the chairperson prior to the meeting(s) you must miss. This is because some meetings could be cancelled due to lack of a quorum. Also we have found that groups become discouraged when members do not give notification of absences. If the chair cannot be reached by meeting time (or you simply forgot the meeting – we’re all human!) please call them as soon as possible. Our policy requires we take action after three (3) unexcused absences.

DEACONS

PURPOSE: To visit and minister to those in need, sick, friendless and anyone who may be in distress.

MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS:1. Elected to serve a two year term on the board 2. Regular monthly meeting (first Monday of the month)3. Usually serve on special committees and Session standing committees (third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.)

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF DEACONS:

1. Coordinate and implement many of the ministries of the Church

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congregation and community, such as:a. Home mealsb. Church transportationc. Coffee hoursd. Delivery of altar flowerse. Easter and Christmas plants to shut-insf. Preparation of Communion elementsg. Prayer chain2. May serve the Lord’s Supper.3. Inform the pastor and session of those persons and situations that may need special attention.

Meeting Etiquette: If a deacon must miss a meeting, or a series of meetings for an extended vacation, it is very important to contact the chairperson prior to the meeting(s) you must miss. This is because some meetings could be cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. Also we have found that groups become discouraged when members do not give notification of absences. If the chair cannot be reached by meeting time (or you simply forgot the meeting – we’re all human!) please call them as soon as possible. Our policy requires we take action after three unexcused absences.

HOME MEALS

For church members:

Home meals – Birth of baby 2 meals and not one after anotherHospital stay (operation, etc.) 2 meals and not one after anotherDeath 2 meals and not one after another

Pastor has first contact with family – ask if there is anything the Deacons can do. (Call home meals committee and they will do the planning.) We also need to know the number of people.

Funeral Food Family can: a) Provide all food and we set up buffet in Fellowship Hallb) Provide meat and cheese platter and rolls and we furnish the rest with hot and/or cold casseroles or if they have food from neighbors, etc., we can use that or

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c) we can have someone (or 2 persons) go to the house to set out food they have available (after funeral)

If they decline and we don’t do anything, a Deacon should make a call and take a little something to them (fruit salad, applesauce, or cookies, for example). If they decline, they may have food that people sent in or they may want to make their own arrangements.

If they ask cost, donation (only if they ask), unless they are doing A or B under funeral food.

TRUSTEES

PURPOSE: To legally represent the church in the Commonwealth of PA and manage the affairs of the church delegated by the Session.

MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS:1. Elected to serve a three year term.2. Regularly monthly meeting (2nd Monday of the month)3. Session standing committee meeting monthly (3rd Tuesday)4. Trustee committee meetings as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Conduct all business of the corporation, including the annual meeting of the corporation.2. Insure and provide for the maintenance of the church property, including the church and manse buildings and grounds.3. Manage the use of the buildings and grounds as delegated by Session.4. Oversee general funds of the church approving the payment of bills

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associated with the business of the church.5. Maintain personnel (office secretary, sexton, and housekeeper) including yearly evaluations and compensations.6. Prepare annual budget and report.7. Participate in long range planning process.8. Serve on a Trustee and Session standing committee.

Meeting Etiquette: If a trustee must miss a meeting, or a series of meetings for an extended vacation, it is very important to contact the chairperson prior to the meeting(s) you must miss. This is because some meetings could be cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. Also we have found that groups become discouraged when members do not give notification of absences. If the chair cannot be reached by meeting time (or you simply forgot the meeting – we’re all human!) please call them as soon as possible. Our policy requires we take action after three unexcused absences.

LAWS CONCERNING INCORPORATION FOR TRUSTEES

Whenever permitted by civil law, each particular church shall cause a corporation to be formed and maintained. Only members on the active roll of the particular church shall be members of the corporation and eligible for election as trustees. The elders in active service in a church who are eligible under the civil law shall, by reason of their office, be the trustees of such corporation, unless the corporation shall determine another method for electing its trustees. Any such alternate method shall provide for a nominating committee elected by the corporation, and for terms for trustees the same as are provided for elders. Any particular church which is not incorporated may select trustees from the members on the active roll of the church. The power and duties of such trustees shall not infringe upon the powers and duties of the session or of the board of deacons. (G-10.012. G-6.0402)

The corporation so formed, or the individual trustees, shall have the following powers: to receive, hold, encumber, manage, and transfer property, real or personal, for the church: to accept and execute deeds of title to such property: to hold and defend title to such property: to manage any permanent special funds for the furtherance of the purposes of the church, all subject to the authority of the session and under the provisions of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), provided further that in buying, selling, and mortgaging real property, the trustees shall act only after the

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approval of the congregation granted in a duly constituted meeting. (G-8.0500)Where civil law requires that the corporate business be conducted in a separate corporate meeting of the congregation, the provisions of ^-7.0300 shall apply, except:

a. Such a meeting shall be called by the trustees at their discretion, or when directed by the session or by the presbytery.

b. Unless the civil law provides otherwise, the trustees shall designate from among members on the active roll of the particular church a presiding officer and a secretary for such meeting.

c. The minutes of each such meeting shall be attested by the presiding officer and the secretary and shall be entered in the minute book of the trustees.Voting by proxy shall be permitted with respect to a corporate matter only where civil law specifically requires that voting by proxy shall be permitted as to that particular corporate matter.

MISSION TEAM

PURPOSE: To extend our ministry beyond the local church.

MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS:1. Two Session representatives 2. Deacon’s representative3. Trustee’s representative (may add church members at large)4. The committee meets monthly and as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Prepare a budget which consists of:a. The obligatory parts (General Mission pledge supporting Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly and the Milton Ministerium.)b. The traditional Milton Church gifts (to the Deacons, Princeton Theological Seminary, Hunger and Presbyterian Homes.)c. The discretional gifts (may be traditional and must be approved by Session) which are monies given after the other two are satisfied.2. Collect the four Special Gift Offerings for PCUSA including: One Great Hour of Sharing, Christmas Joy, Witness and Peacemaking Offerings. Prepare the congregation for these offerings through the use of: videos, displays, bulletin boards, guest speakers (missionaries), and “Minute for Missions.”

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3. Consider a yearly mission project involving the entire congregation (i. e. The Heifer Project.)4. Conduct the annual Crop Walk and other local area charity projects.5. Be aware of the national mission committee’s activities, noting how and where our Benevolence Funds are spent and how they are administered.6. Submit a year-end report, and turn over an organized notebook with minutes and all documents at end of year.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

PURPOSE: To assume responsibilities for the total education ministry of the church including: Bible studies, camps and conferences, confirmation class, cradle roll, library, new members class, nursery, special programs and seminars, Sunday school, training events, vacation Bible school and youth ministries.

MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS:1. Two Session representatives 2. Deacon’s representative3. Trustee’s representative4. May add members of congregation at large5. Committee meets monthly and as needed

RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Provide staff for various education ministries2. Provide curriculum, materials, and supplies and arrange for facilities3. Provide nurture and encouragement for teachers4. Submit an annual budget & year-end report, and turn over an organized notebook with minutes and all documents at end of year.

WORSHIP

PURPOSE: To provide for and listen to the worship needs of the congregation.

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MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS:1. Two Session representatives2. Deacon’s representative3. Trustee’s representative4. Several from the congregation at large5. The committee meets monthly or as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Submit an annual budget & year-end report and review spending regularly.2. Turn over an organized notebook with minutes and all documents at end of year.3. Schedule time and dates for special music and special services including:Communion, Candlelight, Christmas Eve, Lent (Ash Wednesday and Wednesday night services, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday) Easter sunrise and Easter.4. Decorate for Advent/Christmas season5. Order palms, poinsettias and Mother’s Day flowers6. Choose and maintain worship materials such as: Bibles, hymn books and devotionals.7. Manage personnel (pastor, choir director, and organist) including: periodic job evaluations, salary negotiations, and vacation scheduling.8. Provide pulpit supply when neededMEMBERSHIP AND OUTREACH

PURPOSE: To promote continued growth of the church

MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS:1. Two Session representatives 2. Deacon’s representative3. Trustee’s representative & members at large as needed4. The committee meets monthly at the discretion of the chairperson

RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Encourage individuals to attend church & become members. Attend and host at least 2 New Member Classes annually2. Advertise our church creatively: zip code mailings at Christmas and Easter, road signage, business card invitations, update regularly our newspaper listings, reach out to younger families.3. Develop a plan to follow-up on inactive members, showing love & concern, offering a visit from the committee and/or pastor, and clarifying the relationship.4. Update the church (pictorial) directory when needed5. Review the rolls annually and propose changes in October6. Host 2 outreach services annually with guest speaker, performers, or groups, 7. Submit an annual budget & year-end report, and turn over an organized notebook with minutes and all documents at end of year.

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

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A committee that co-ordinates activities which all ages of the church can participate in. These activities will usually take place once a month. Committee members should include two Session members, a Deacon and Trustee along with congregation members at large. The committee meets on common committee night (3rd Tuesday of the month). This committee will advertise and promote all scheduled activities.

ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE:

1. Family Night Meals2. Golden Circle luncheons3. Retreats4. Plan dinners, coffee hrs after worship5. Bowling6. Volleyball7. Movie night8. Fund raising events, i.e. dinners,

Easter egg sales9. Plan Dinner Out at various local restaurants/catered events at church building10. Annual golf tournaments11. Bus trips12. Create new events

CHURCH FINANCE TEAM GUIDELINES Adopted December 15, 2013

Purpose:Constantly monitor the church’s financial conditionMake investment decisions by majority vote of all members of the teamKeep congregation informed on pertinent financial mattersRecommend suspension of discretionary spending if year after year deficits occur or are anticipated in future yearsMembership: Session Treasurer, One Seated Elder on Session, One Trustee, Church Treasurer(s), Three to five Members-at-LargeOperation: The Team will meet no less than four (4) times a year on or about the first Monday of February, May, August and November. Other meetings may be called at the written request (stating the purpose) to the chairperson by any team member. The Team will elect a chairperson to serve a term of three (3) years at Team’s November meeting. The Chairperson or Session Representative will report to Session within 30 days following each stated meeting on activity of The Team and the Church financial condition. The Team will elect a Recording Secretary each year at The Team’s November meeting. If the person elected for Recording Secretary would be serving as a Seated Elder on Session or a Trustee on the Board of Trustees in the succeeding year, Session or Trustees would have the option of electing that person or another person as representative to The Team. Responsibilities of this position are commensurate with the normal function of the office of Recording Secretary:a. Accurately record minutes of each meeting.b. Prepare and distribute copies of minutes to all committee members in a timely manner.c. Preserve a copy of approved minutes for future reference or review.d. Prepare meeting agendas as requested by The Team Chairman.e. Notify all members of future impending meetings or changes of meeting date, time or

location.f. Prepare and receive pertinent correspondence and direct attention to appropriate entity.

The Team will elect a Team Financial Secretary each year at The Team’s November meeting. If the person elected for Financial Secretary would be serving as Seated Elder on Session or a Trustee on the Board of Trustees in the succeeding year, Session or Trustees would have the option of electing that person or another person as representative to The Team. Responsibilities of this position are:a. Will submit a statement of Investments & Income for inclusion in the Church’s Annual Report.

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b. Will prepare and issue current Church Investment Report to all members of team at eachstated meeting.c. Will annually make all financial records of the Church Finance Team available foraudit/review.

The Session and Trustee Representatives, and Session and Church Treasurers will present a report to The Team at each stated meeting on concerns or comments from their official perspective. Each Team member shall pledge to invest responsibly and with a conservative to moderate strategy appropriate to church investing. A quorum of four members is required to conduct business. Session at their discretion may terminate tenure of any team member for cause. Members-at-Large will indicate in writing to the Clerk of Session no later than October 1 of each year their

intention to no longer serve on The Team effective January 1 of the succeeding year. Session will ask Nominating Committee to nominate candidate for any Member-at-Large vacancy to be elected

concurrently with Church’s Board Members.

FINANCE TEAM DIGEST

PURPOSETo constantly monitor the church’s financial conditions; make recommendations to the Session for investing church funds, changing such investments when necessary; recommend budget guidelines to all church boards and committees for the coming year; keep the membership informed on financial matters; and recommend suspending expenditures when a deficit is likely to occur.

MEMBERSHIPThe team will consist of at least seven (7) members. These will includeSession treasureChurch treasurerOne seated TrusteeThree members from the congregation at large

The team will elect their own chairperson to serve for a three year term. Members of this committee will be recommended to Session for approval. The team will be re-appointed by Session each year. Serving members may be re-appointed each year if they are willing to continue in this capacity.

MEETINGS:The team will meet quarterly to review and report on the church’s financial situation or as often as needed during budget formulation. Four (4) members constitute a quorum to conduct business.

REPORTING:The team chairperson will report quarterly to Session on the status of church investments, any recommendations for change, and on the general financial heart of the church.

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To provide slate of officers for annual election and to fill any positions that are vacated before the term has expired.

MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS:1. Chairperson and vice chairperson elected from Session2. One elected from Deacons and one elected from Trustees3. Four elected from congregation at large at annual election4. Each member serves a one year term, except the vice chairperson who moves up to the chairperson position.5. Meet as needed

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide slate of officers for annual election and provide name of persons to fill any vacant positions before that term has expired.Church Secretary Job Description Revised 8-10

The church secretary is hired by the Board of Trustees and reports directly to the Pastor.

Weekly dutiesPublish the Sunday worship bulletinMaintain the church calendar & manage building usage by outside groupsMaintain an organized and neat officeAnswer the phoneWork with Trustees to maintain church records and filesHandle some correspondence (example: Memorial cards)Manage church computer Organize files Answer & send e-mail Keep membership records current

Update WebsiteKeep file cabinets organized and currentTake mail to and from post officeKeep newspapers informed of our services & special eventsWork with other staff to help maintain communicationPublish annual report

Monthly dutiesPayrollPublish the church newsletterProduce a monthly financial report for the TrusteesProduce other reports for Session, Deacons, and Trustees as needed

Annual Review

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The trustees in consultation with the pastor shall perform an annual job evaluation and salary review. This meeting should take place before budgets are finalized.

Salary & work hoursThe office is normally open 9-12 weekdays. Hours are flexible in consultation with the pastor. A weekly time sheet is filled out prior to receiving compensation.

VacationVacations must be approved by the Pastor and listed in office vacation notebook

E&L CLEANING SERVICE CONTRACTUpdated 3/20/14

Reporting to: First Presbyterian Church Trustee’s and Pastor Steve Shirk.

Mission: To maintain a clean and sanitary facility in accordance with this job description and attached cleaning check list. To perform each task with the detail required, and report to Trustees observed issues with the facility.Weekly requirements:

Vacuum all carpets, door mats, and floor runners. Dust mop all solid surface flooring. Wet mop linoleum flooring in kitchen and tile flooring bathrooms. Clean bathroom fixtures. Check and refill paper supplies, air fresheners, and

hand soap. Empty all waste baskets Clean fingerprints off walls, interior windows, and entrance doors. Sanitize countertops and sinks in kitchen Report out light bulbs, broken fixtures, or observed items in need of repair.

Bi Weekly Requirements: Wet mop Fellowship Hall and Main Hallway including entrance foyer under ADA

accessible ramp. To be performed the 1st and 3rd week of each month.

Monthly Requirements: Dust each room in facility. To be performed the 2nd week of each month.

Bi – Annual Requirements: Vacuum interior window and door curtains and coverings. To be performed on the 3rd

week of the first month of the 1st and 3rd quarter. Sweep and wet mop basement floor and stairs. To be performed on the 3rd week of the

first month of the 2nd and 4th quarter.

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Knock down cob webs. Upon request, for an additional hourly fee, come in after a Saturday event and

spot clean & set up for Sunday.

The First Presbyterian Church will purchase all cleaning supplies with the contracted cleaning service to place supplies orders through authorized vendor: Susquehanna Paper Products. Weekly service day shall be THURSDAY LATE AFTERNOON.

FINANCIAL SECRETARY JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Order envelopes for giving2. Number envelopes and be in charge of distribution3. Do weekly posting4. Prepare financial statement quarterly for Session5. Prepare year-end report, including giving summary6. Do individual giving statements and distribute7. Is a paid position

SECURITY

RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Unlock and relock the church Sunday mornings2. Check all doors, heat, AC and lights each evening after 9 PM3. Set heating and AC controls for each room for maximum savings4. Report problems to outside groups that use the church5. Occasionally unlock and relock the building for special events5. Report cleaning issues to the cleaning company6. The Security person reports to the Board of Trustees7. Is a paid position

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First Presbyterian Church MiltonWorship Committee

Music Director Contract 2018

This contract is between the First Presbyterian Church, Milton, Pennsylvania and the Music Director.The position is for a period of nine months (January through May and September through December) of the calendar year but could be expanded. Contract is renewable and will be reviewed each year by theWorship Committee.

Basic parameters of the contract:

1. Provide Sunday Morning Worship Music for the service each week by using the adult choir, soloists, children (occasionally), your own musical gifts, special music and appropriate introits. Music should be planned and selected in conjunction and consultation with the pastor and organist.

2. Provide music at special services currently consisting of, but not limited to, Maundy ThursdayService and Communion, Christmas Candlelight Service and Christmas Eve Communion.

3. Keep the organist informed of upcoming music and provide music for accompaniment well inadvance (three weeks).

4. Lead choir rehearsals at set and appropriate times. Rehearse as required with soloists or groups providing special music. Develop Children’s Choir during Church/Sunday School to perform when appropriate.

5. When available, perform when requested for weddings, funerals, and other occasions.

Compensation for these services is the responsibility of the requesting party and fees are at the Music Director’s discretion.

6. The Music Director will be entitled to two (2) weeks paid vacation. He/she will give preferably three weeks notification in writing to the Pastor and Worship Committee (copy) of planned vacations, which will not be scheduled during the Easter and Christmas seasons. Forms are in the Staff Vacation Notebook in the office.

7. Music Director will inform Pastor and Organist as soon a possible when illness would compel him/her to be absent.

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8. Contract may be terminated by the Music Director or the Worship Committee thirty (30) days after receipt of written notification.

9. Music Director will be paid in monthly increments an annual salary of $5,225.22for the January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 calendar year.

___________________________________ _______________Alyssa C. Williams, Music Director Date

___________________________________ _______________James Keister, Worship Committee Chairman Date

First Presbyterian Church Milton Worship Committee

Organist Contract 2018

This contract is between the First Presbyterian Church, Milton, Pennsylvania and the Organist.The position is for a period of one year (January1st to December 31) of the calendar year.Contract is renewable and will be reviewed each year by the Worship Committee.

Basic parameters of the contract:

1. Provide Sunday Morning Worship Music for the service each week including a prelude, accompaniment for introit, Church Choir, congregational hymns, offertory, communion and postlude. Music should be planned and selected in conjunction and consultation with the Pastor and Music Director.

2. Provide music at special services currently consisting of, but not limited to, Maundy ThursdayService and Communion, Christmas Candlelight Service and Christmas Eve Communion.

3. Accompany the Church Choir at the direction of the Music Director.

4. Accompany for choir rehearsals at set and appropriate times. Rehearse as required with soloists or groups providing special music for Worship Services.

5. When available, perform when requested for weddings, funerals, and other occasions. Compensation for these services is the responsibility of the requesting party and fees are at the Organist’s discretion.

6. The Organist will be entitled to four (4) weeks paid vacation. He/she will give preferably three weeks notification in writing to the Pastor, Music Director and Worship Committee (copy) of planned vacations, which will not be scheduled during the Easter and Christmas seasons. Forms are in the Staff Vacation Notebook in the office.

7. Organist will inform Music Director and Pastor as soon as possible when illness would compel him/her to be absent.

8. Contract may be terminated by the Organist or the Worship Committee thirty (30) days after receipt of written notification.

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9. Organist will be paid in monthly increments an annual salary of $6,544.72for the January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 calendar year.

___________________________________ _______________William Good, Organist Date

___________________________________ _______________James Keister, Worship Committee Chairman Date

GENERAL FUND TREASURER AND ASSISTANT TREASURERJOB DESCRIPTIONS (both members of the church)

Appointed by Session to oversee the Church secretary’s handling of expenditures, (including writing the checks, putting entries into the computer, making deposits, calculating payroll taxes, printing out monthly and yearly reports for Trustees and having records ready to be reviewed yearly) sign all checks, and supervise the preparation of records for review.

CHURCH TREASURER JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Pay salaries, medical insurances and retirement plans. The pay slips are accessible on the church computer. Some are done monthly and some every other week.2. Prepare monthly and quarterly tax forms for withholding federal, state and local tax.3. Prepare W-2 forms.4. Keep current W-4 forms.5. Pay all bills not paid by the church secretary.6. Reimburse the secretary’s account as necessary.7. Transfer monies as needed from Funds to the General Account8. Direct correspondence for action by the Trustees.9. Prepare financial reports for monthly Trustee meetings and quarterly Session meetings. On the quarterly reports, indicate if any committee or Trustee is spending more than the budgeted amount for that length of time in all the categories. Preparing the financial report includes entering all checks written from the secretary’s account and the treasurer’s account on the church computer and running the reports and reporting on the status of all funds and investments.10. Prepare the end of the year financial report for the church’s annual report.11. Manage the investment of funds under the jurisdiction of the Trustees making certain that idle funds are invested – usually in CDs.12. Keep files of all receipts, pay slips, reports, maintenance contracts and weekly summary sheets from the financial secretary.13. Keep the yearly Trustee notebook, which includes all the minutes, treasurer’s reports, budget, etc.14. Work closely with the Session treasurer giving him the benevolence check monthly in time for him to prepare his report.

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BYLAWS FOR THE CORPORATIONAs proposed by the Board of Trustees, Meeting March 9, 1993

1. The First Presbyterian Church of Milton being a particular congregation of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America recognizes that the Constitution of said Church is, in all its provisions, obligatory upon it and its members.

2. There shall be an annual meeting of the corporation in January each year, at which time the transaction of any business properly coming before such meeting will be acted upon and reports from all organizations and their treasurers received.

3. The President of Trustees shall appoint a secretary prior to the annual meeting of the corporation.

4. Public notice of the time, place and purpose for any (annual stated or special) meeting of the corporation shall be given to the congregation at least two Sundays preceding the meeting.

5. The annual election of trustees shall be done following the Sunday worship service the last Sunday prior to Thanksgiving annually.

6. A quorum, for the annual meeting of the corporation, shall not be less than one tenth of the active church membership.

7. All meetings shall be opened and closed with prayer.

8. Special meetings may be called by any two board members. Such calls shall state clearly the purpose of such special meetings, and no other matter save that specified in the call may be considered.

9. On questions dealing with property or other matters properly delegated by Session as the business of the corporation, the Board of Trustees shall be responsible. The President of Trustees shall preside over board meetings and annual corporation meetings and shall have all the powers and duties granted and imposed on the chairperson to a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the President’s absence, the V ice President shall preside. In the absence of the president and vice president, the Session Moderator may preside without vote.

10. As required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, only members of full age (18

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years) shall be eligible to vote on questions dealing with property and matters that are strictly the business of the corporation.

11. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the most recent edition of Roberts Rules of Order, except in those cases where the constitution of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America provides otherwise.

12. A quorum for Trustee Board meetings shall consist of a simple majority of the total number of members on the board.

13. There shall be nine (9) trustees divided into three equal classes, one class of whom shall be elected each year for a three year term, beginning with the day of their installation, continuing until their successors are installed. A Trustee who has served a full elected term shall not be eligible for re-election, to the Trustees, until a period of one year has elapsed following the completion of the term. A Trustee elected to fill an unexpired term may succeed him or herself. Any member missing three or more consecutive meetings without excuse will be considered as having resigned their position, and the Session so notified to effect their replacement.

14, The General Fund treasurer shall be elected each December by the Session. This treasurer shall receive funds and collections of the church and its organizations as desired, seeking advice from the Church Finance Team as desired, and shall keep account of source and designation of all funds received, and shall disburse funds as directed and duly authorized.

The treasurer shall report regularly to the trustees, and shall prepare for distribution a complete financial report at the close of each calendar y ear, submitting same to the Audit/Reviewers.

The Session shall designate persons to keep account of all trust funds and other resources of the corporation: these persons shall maintain all important papers and documents in a safe or safe deposit box to which the treasurer and other designated personnel shall have access.

15. These by laws may be amended, subject to the charter of the corporation, the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, at any annual meeting, or at any special meeting called for the purpose, by a two-thirds vote of the members of the congregation and members of the corporation present, provided that a full reading of the proposed amendments (or the printed or duplicated distribution of the same) shall have been made available in connection with the call of the meeting.

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SESSION TREASURER’S INFORMATION SHEET Revised 1/1/18

BENEVOLENCE FUND (Checking account at M &T Bank) ($500 min balance & 50 Max transactions)

BENEVOLENCE BALANCE- Mission Committee money (ALL MISSION EXPENDITURES COME FROM THIS.)

MEMORIAL FUND #1 (Savings account at M&T Bank) Service fee after 9 checks per month. Deposit slip= 1

MEMORIAL FUND #2 (Checking & Savings at Credit Union)

DESIGNATED MONEY- special assigned purposes (See Memorial #1)

UNDESIGNATED MONEY- 10% for benevolence, 45% to Trustees, 45% stays in memorial for Session discretion (The family of the deceased has one calendar year to decide on the undesignated money. If no decision is made, then the 10-45-45 method will be used. )

THE FOLLOWING ARE PART OF THE MEMORIAL FUND #1 BALANCE JANE THOMPSON BEQUEST- Youth ministries & Camp Krislund camperships.

FLOWER FUND- Church alter flowers that are not assigned so Deacons have fresh flowers every Sunday, Christmas decorations, flowers around exterior, Mothers Day flowers & family designated. (Receives interest from all flower funds)

HANS TRUST- For Hans family flowers as they directed (Easter & Christmas) & church flowers. (Receives interest from Hans Trust) (One flower Easter & Christmas)

SCHREYER SUNDAY SCHOOL- Can’t be used for normal Sunday School spending. Must be used only for special needs. (Receives interest from John Y. & Carrie S. Schreyer memorial)

BENEVOLENCE FUND- Mission Comm. money that is in memorial fund for interest purposes.

MUSIC MINISTRY MEMORIAL & B. WILLIAMS MEM- Music ministry (Donations)

NATIVITY FUND- Town nativity display (Receives money from Ministerium)

SPECIAL MISSION OUTREACH- Money for Wednesday evening Family Night meals.

MARSHALL MEMORIAL- Church cushions & lighting (Donations)

DR. HEPBURN MEMORIAL- Memorial marker (Donations) (Project Completed)

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SCOUTS- To be used for remaining Cubs registration to join another Cub Pack, camp scholarship or start up money if needed in future. (See Lisa Machesic for more information.) THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PART OF THE MEMORIAL FUND #1 & #2 BALANCE

DESIGNATED MEMORIAL MONEY- This $33,550 was given by members of the First Presbyterian Church for a designated purpose. The interest goes to the designated mission that was established by the donor & accepted by the Session. It is in a CD at NCSFCU. Maturity date 6/14/2021. Interest into savings #2 each Quarter. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE INVESTMENTS- Other undesignated memorial monies & Clara Fowler Memorial PPL stocks. See committee reports for more details. SEE SESSION MONTHLY TREASURERS REPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

SESSION TREASURER’S JOB DESCRIPTION AS NEEDED- Pay all benevolence (Mission Comm.) expenditures. (See information sheet) Deposit all memorial, flower, and misc. money received from church office, and special offerings. Attend meetings when necessary. Pay all memorial expenditures. (Transfer money to checking) Transfer benevolence fund savings from memorial #1 to checking as needed. Divide and distribute the designated Session money CD interest. Notify church secretary to place one flower at Easter & Christmas for the Hans family. Treasurer pays for Hans flowers from the Hans Trust. Notify secretary when the flower fund or Hans trust is used to indicate in the bulletin which fund supported the flowers. END OF MONTH- Pay Presbytery of Northumberland 1/12 of budgeted Presbytery Joint Mission Concerns. Pay the remaining benevolence budgets as needed. (FPC Deacons usually first) (See Mission Comm. information sheet) Deposit benevolence check from the church treasurer in checking account. Financial report to Session. END OF YEAR- Transfer 45% of undesignated memorial money & undesignated bequests to Trustees. Place 10% of undesignated memorial money & undesignated bequests in benevolence savings. Check with church office to verify yearly memorial records are correct. Present records for audit as directed by Session. (Audited annually) Complete annual report. Compiled by Robert G. Bailey & Brenda Edinger Session Treasurers

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TRUSTEE TREASURER’S INFORMATION SHEET Revised 2/28/18

GENERAL FUND- CHECKING ACCOUNT AT MILTON SAVINGS BANK. The assigned persons (two minimum) (one treasurer & one trustee/session or church secretary at present) count & deposit all weekly offerings, pledged, unpledged , misc., building fund & benevolence into this account. Also secure all offerings in church safe. (This method was started because of insurance rules in July 2011.) The financial secretary receives the above report & then completes member records & fund designation report for church treasurers. The church treasurers pay all salaries & bills from the general fund. All receipts are filed each month by the church secretary and are available for your review. SAVINGS & BUILDING FUND- SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT MILTON SAVINGS BANK. The building fund offering is transferred from the general fund by the treasurer each month.

SAVINGS FUND- can be used as needed. ( Receives 45% of undesignated Session memorial & bequest money.) (Transferred in Dec. if needed or remains in memorial #2 for interest until needed.)

BUILDING FUND- can only be used for major projects voted on by the Trustees. (Receives funds from pledges/donations.) (Is used for general expenses if savings is depleted.) All interest goes to SAVINGS FUND. As of 1/9/17 all major projects need three bids for the Trustees to review before any work is started. ORGAN FUND- Transferred to Finance Committee and invested in Capital Income Builder This is family designated and may only be used for basic maintenance and minor repairs. Market changes affect this balance. (SEE TRUSTEES MONTHLY TREASURERS REPORT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

INVESTMENTS- $15,000.00 + Organ Fund invested with Finance Committee TREASURER’S JOB DESCRIPTION PAY SCHEDULE- Pat (office) gets paid every other week on Monday. (SALARY PER BUDGET) Cleaning Service sends a monthly bill. ( PER BUDGET) Alyssa (choir) & Bill (organ) get paid on the 15th of each month. (SALARY PER BUDGET) Steve (minister) gets paid on the 15th & 30th. (SALARY PER BUDGET) Security (PART OF MINISTERS SALARY PER BUDGET)

AS NEEDED- Pay bills (Notify Trustees if bills need scrutinized.) The assigned persons will make sure the offerings are placed in the SAFE. Attend meetings when needed. (Trustees and Financial Committee) Keep Trustees aware of operating procedures. END OF MONTH- Benevolence offering goes to Session treasurer. Building fund offering goes to Trustees savings account. (If not needed for monthly bills.) Monthly financial report for the Trustees. (Treasurers report compiles totals in the general fund & savings / building fund.) Federal withholding is an

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electronic withdrawal. State withholding is an electronic withdrawal to Pa Dept of Revenue. Board of Pensions sends a bill each month. Copy of monthly expenditures & income to Trustees & Session. QUARTERLY- Apportionment (Feb, May, Jul, Nov): When bill is received, divide by four, send each quarter. (All General Assembly monies are withheld per Session. Mission Comm. determines the distribution.) Quarterly payroll taxes (local, state and federal forms) END OF YEAR- Taxes are same as quarterly except after completing the W-2’s, you must file them with the federal, state and local using transmittal forms. (Some end of year taxes will be in the next year reports.) Complete workers compensation forms. Complete annual report. Present books for audit as requested by the Trustees. (Audited annually) INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR 2018

Church & Manse: PA Church Insurers, LLC (Brotherhood Mutual) Policy period 2/1/18to 2/1/21 $9,180.00 per year (adj. each anniversary) (paid quarterly) Property Deductible 2.500.00. Glass Deducible 2,500.00 Statement of values- church $4,254,000, contents $250.000 manse $475,000, contents $8,000 garage $29,000, contents $1,500 Boiler & Machinery: PA Church Insurers, LLC (Brotherhood Mutual) Included in Church & Manse insurance Workers comp: Brotherhood Mutual Ins Co- Policy period 12/8/17 to 12/8/18 $626 per year (adj. each anniversary) (paid quarterly based on payroll) Flood : The Coup Agency (Selective Ins Co of Southwest) Church- 1/26/18 to 1/26/19, building $194,800, contents $42,200, premium $2,866/yr, Deductible ($10,000 building & $10,000 contents) Manse- 3/1/18 to 2/28/19, building $82,500, contents $3,200, premium $1,014/yr, Maximum Deductible ($5,000 building & $5,000 contents)

COMPILED BY, BRENDA EDINGER & ROBERT G. BAILEY TRUSTEE TREASURERS

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DIGEST OF GIFT POLICICES AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHAS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2000

Taken from letter by Rev. Gerstenmier to Trustees dated 04/12/94 and Memorial Fund guidelines dated October, 1990

Principle 1: The Session receives and manages all offerings for the work of Christ in our midst.

Principle 2: Designated gifts should be used for those purposes when practical under the guidance of the Session.

Principle 3: Undesignated gifts are divided three ways: 10% to Mission Committee, 45% to the Session treasurer to be used for Ministry Programs (changing lives for Christ), the second 45% is split between capital reserve funds A & B. Trustees may spend funds from B for capital expenditures, fund A’s principle should grow and cannot be spent without Session approval. Interest from Fund A should be placed in Fund B.

Principle 4: The building fund receives all gifts thus designated either by note or envelope to that fund. Trustees may use these funds for capital needs.

Principle 5: Session has delegated the management of Funds A and B and the building fund to the Trustees. Session should respect their domain. Likewise, Trustees should not presume to spend Memorial funds without consulting with the Session. Boards should respect one another, nevertheless, our polity dictates that Session is ultimately responsible for all activities and funds in the church.

Principle 6: Gifts valued at less than $200.00 may be used by the Session Treasurer in a discretionary fashion and reported after the fact at the next Session meeting. Gifts between $200 and $15,000 may only be spent with prior Session approval. Gifts over $15,000 are normally invested. Principle should only be spent with Congregational approval.

Principle 7: We believe the above division provides for the 3 areas of need that Christ calls us to:a) Mission outreach beyond our own need.b) Local ministryc) Facilities care and maintenance

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The difference between leading and managingFrom: Principle Centered Leadership, Stephen R. CoveySummit Books, 1990, pgs 244-249

In organizations, people usually perform one of the three essential roles: producer, manager, or leader. Each role is vital to the success of the organization. For example, if there is no producer, great ideas and high resolves are not carried out. The work simply doesn’t get done. When there is no manager, there is role conflict and ambiguity; everyone attempts to be a producer, working independently, with few established systems or procedures. And if there is no leader, there is lack of vision and direction. People begin to lose sight of their mission.

Although each role is important to the organization, the role of leader is most important. Without strategic leadership, people may dutifully climb the “ladder of success” but discover, upon reaching the top rung, that is leaning against the wrong wall.

We could look at every field of human endeavor and find endless examples of people scrambling to the top of a ladder that is leaning against the wrong wall. Peter Drucker teaches that without a few years of their establishment, most organizations lose sight of their mission and essential role and become focused on methods or efficiency or doing things right rather than on effectiveness or doing the right things. It seems that people tend to codify past successful practices into rules for the future and give energy to preserving and enforcing these rules even after they no longer apply. Indeed, traditional procedures and practices die hard!

That’s why the role of the leader is so crucial to continual success. Leadership deals with direction – with making sure that the ladder is leaning against the right wall. Management deals with speed. To double one’s speed in the wrong direction, however, is the very definition of foolishness. Leadership deals with vision – with keeping the mission in sight – and with effectiveness and results. Management deals with establishing structure and systems to get those results. It focuses on efficiency, cost-benefit analyses, logistics, methods, procedures and policies.People who are excellent managers but poor leaders may be extremely well organized and run a tight ship with superior systems and procedures and detailed job descriptions. But unless they are internally motivated, little gets done because there is no feeling, no heart; everything is too mechanical, too formal, too tight, and too protective. A looser organization may work much better even though it may appear to an outside observer to be disorganized and confused.

While all the producers are hacking their way through the jungle and their managers are sharpening their machetes for them and setting up machete-wielding working schedules and putting on training programs for machete wielders, an enlightened and courageous leader must sometimes cry out, “Wrong jungle!: even though he can expect to receive the answer, “Be quiet, we’re making progress!”

CORE Values Final Approved 1-13-09

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First Presbyterian Church is: Christ-centered Bible-based Disciple-making Outreach-oriented

Christ-centeredJesus Christ is our life example and his work is our life’s work

Col. 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

Bible-basedOur teaching and our church’s mission comes from the bible, God’s inspired word to us.

2 Tim. 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Disciple-makingA disciple is a learner who practices spiritual disciplines including prayer, bible reading, fellowship, & giving. They discover and use their spiritual gifts in the church and the world.

Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…

Ephes. 4:11-12 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

Outreach-orientedIt is our purpose to share Jesus Christ with those who do not yet know him and bring them into the family of God.

Acts 2:46-47 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

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