The purpose of the softball ministry is multifaceted blending opportunities for discipleship, fellowship and evangelism. First and foremost is to honor our Lord Jesus with our character. Displaying a godly character in a competitive environment is a powerful witness to the unsaved and immature. Athletic ministries provide a unique opportunity to correct those whose character is lacking in living by Biblical standards. It also creates a non-threatening environment to invite people from the community. Once invited, relationships build as do witnessing opportunities. Softball also provides an opportunity for fellowship, building comradery, and meeting Christians from other churches (and even being witnesses to them as some of these churches lack in maturity). Softball is competitive by nature, has inherent risks and is finite in the size of the team. Therefore, it is not open to everyone nor would everyone want to play, but it does provide a ministry to those who are athletic. Softball is also a spectator sport, and many come out to support the team and provide a similar ministerial environment on the sidelines for those who choose not to play. 

BABY DEDICATION - EXPLANATION & APPLICATION

 

"Behold, children are a gift of the LORD;

The fruit of the womb is a reward.

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,

Secretarial Ministry Guidelines

Developed for a Part Time Secretary

1) General care and maintenance of the Office/library. This includes keeping everything in order, keeping track of office supplies and ordering them when appropriate.

2) Bulletin: Design, Format, Print, (copy & fold & insert). The bulletin deadline will be Friday morning at 10 a.m.

January 25, 1995 / Revised November 27, 1998

SUNDAY SCHOOL, CHILDREN'S & YOUTH TEACHER POLICY -

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH, WAPPINGERS, NEW YORK

Youth Ministry Worker Policy   (9/8/2006)

Grace Bible Church, Wappingers Falls, NY

1) Each worker involved in Youth Ministry will be knowledgeable with and follow the Children’s / Youth Worker Policies and will complete and sign the Participation Covenant and be approved by the Youth Ministry Director prior to beginning any work with the youth.

Vacation Bible School Worker Policies  (7/20/2006)

Grace Bible Church, Wappingers Falls, NY

1) Each VBS worker will be knowledgeable with and follow the GBC Children’s / Youth Worker Policies and will complete and sign the Participation Covenant and be approved by the VBS Director prior to beginning any work with the children. (Those who are not members of GBC must also agree to and abide by General Non-Member Policies for Children’s & Youth Workers).

 Family Bible Hour (Sunday School) Worker Policies  (7/11/2006)

Grace Bible Church, Wappingers Falls, NY

Our Sunday Morning Christian Education Program is officially titled as Family Bible Hour, but is more popularly known as Sunday School (S.S.). If there is not a "Sunday School Director" then the program is under the direct supervision of the Christian Education Director (C.E.D.)

General Non-Member Policies for Children’s & Youth Workers   (7/20/2006)

Grace Bible Church, Wappingers Falls, NY

1) Non- members of Grace Bible Church may assist as workers with various ministries, but they may not hold a teaching position in any ministry. Each non-member worker will be knowledgeable with and follow the GBC Children’s / Youth Worker Policies and will complete and sign the Participation Covenant and be approved by the Director of the particular ministry prior to beginning any work with the children. They will knowledgeable of and agree to follow any particular polices of the ministry in which they are involved. They must also agree to and abide by the Abbreviated Doctrinal Statement attached below.

Child Abuse Prevention Policy

Grace Bible Church, Wappingers Falls, NY

Approved 7/11/2006

Introduction & Purpose

Children are extremely precious to God and to us. Jesus welcomed them to Himself (Matthew 18:1,2) and used them as an example of the humility and trust that one must have in order to enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 18:3,4). He also gave stern warning about causing "one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble. . .".

Children’s / Youth Worker

Statement of Policies

Approved July 11, 2006

The congregation of Grace Bible Church is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all children, youth, and volunteers who participate in ministries and activities sponsored by the church. The following policy statements reflect our congregation’s commitment to preserving this church as a holy place of safety and protection for all who would enter and as a place in which all people can experience the love of God through relationships with others.

1. All people using church equipment on the property are to return it to where it belongs before leaving.

2. If the Sound Equipment is used, all settings are to be returned to the positions they were in prior to use before leaving.  

3. Inside and Outside lights are to be turned OFF by the last person leaving.

4. Loaning of church property / equipment s will be only allowed to regular attendees of GBC with permission obtained from the appropriate Elder, Deacons, Deaconess or head of the particular ministry overseeing that equipment.

Women's Ministries - Grace Bible Church

December 27, 1998

General Purpose of Grace Bible Church

The purpose of Grace Bible Church is to Communicate new life in Christ through evangelism, cultivate new life in Christ through edification, Care for one another in Christ through fellowship and celebrate new life in Christ through worship.

    Policy on Women in Ministry
    Approved 2/1/2005

    God has gifted all believers, including women, with spiritual gifts with which they can serve Him (Rom. 12, I Cor. 12, Eph. 4). Men and women are equal in their standing before God (Gal. 3:26-29). Both sexes are seen in Scripture as doing many of the same spiritual ministries including praying (1 Sam. 1:10; 1 Tim. 5:5), receiving and delivering the word of God (2 Kings 22:14; Acts 21:9), consecrating themselves fully to God (Num. 6:2; 1 Cor. 7:34), and standing equally with the father before the children (Exod. 20:12; Eph. 6:2). However, God has also set up an order of authority between men and women both in their relationships at home and in the church.

Wedding Policy of Grace Bible Church

Congratulations! We rejoice with you in your desire to be married and glad that you are interested in using our facilities to exchange your vows. Below is the policy set forth by the Elders of Grace Bible Church for the use of our facilities for weddings. Please read through this policy carefully, sign and date it at the bottom, and then return the signed church copy to the church office. Keep the "Engaged Couples Copy" for your own use. Should you have any questions, please call the church office (298-8481).

Nursery Policy

Amended July 18, 2006

 

I. Purpose

A. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for nursery workers, and consistency of care for children cared for in the nursery.

THE MISSIONS POLICY OF GRACE BIBLE CHURCH,

Wappingers, New York

December 8, 1996 - Updated November 27, 1998 to conform to the new Constitution

SECTION A. - PURPOSE

HTML clipboardMusic & Worship Policy

May 15, 2007
Grace Bible Church,  Wappingers Falls, NY

PREFACE

This document contains the beliefs, thoughts and convictions of the Elders of
Grace Bible Church on the topic of music and worship and our church. We trust
that the reader will seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit as he reads and
deliberates on the material presented in this paper.

HTML clipboardPolicy on Ministry Involvement of Members &
Non-Members

(Approved 7/15/2001 Amended 10/12/2004
& 1/3/06)
Though our society is becoming increasingly resistant to making commitments
which has resulted in many that view formal
membership as an unnecessary legalistic burden, we believe that the following
three Biblical principles make membership important.

January 25, 1995

Funeral Policy

If sensitivity and genuine concern are present, a death can become a wonderful opportunity to present the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in both proclamation and in application (James 1:22). The following policy is being set in order to help Grace Bible Church minister to those who are grieving over the death of a loved one.

Facility Usage

The members of Grace Bible Church are allowed the usage of the church facilities as they desire in accordance with our stated purposes of Worship, Evangelism, Fellowship and Edification. Questions as to whether an activity fits one or more of these purposes shall be resolved by a majority consensus of the Pastor and elders. Such functions would also have to meet the general policy for the usage of facilities in terms of clean-up, payment of any usage fees, replacement of materials used, etc. Such functions would have to be cleared through the church office for availability and would be secondary to any official church ministry function. If the activity is of interest to the whole congregation or a certain portion of it (i.e. all men, all women, all children, etc.), then it may be announced from the pulpit or printed in the bulletin or other publication as time and space allow.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Revised December 1998

PURPOSE: To coordinate all teaching functions at Grace Bible Church and facilitate communication among teachers, committees and the Elders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Oversight of Sunday School including Superintendent, teachers, programs and picnics. Oversight of choice of curriculum, budget for Sunday School, interviewing and placing prospective teachers, teacher training, intervening in problems with teachers and discipline of children.

How to Become an Elder at Grace Bible Church

Eldership at Grace Bible Church is taken very seriously for an Elder has great responsibilities toward God and His Church. He cannot fulfill these unless he meets the qualifications of both character and giftedness that God has set forth in the Scriptures. A fully qualified Elder is a strong protection to the church. An unqualified Elder is a great danger to her. The Grace Bible Church policy defining the process of becoming an Elder is available from the church office to any church member upon request. The basic steps of the process are outlined below.

How to Become a Deacon at Grace Bible Church

Deaconship at Grace Bible Church is taken very seriously for a Deacon has great responsibilities toward God and His Church. He cannot fulfill these unless he meets the qualifications of both character and giftedness that God has set forth in the Scriptures. A fully qualified Deacon is a great asset to the church. An unqualified Deacon can be a danger to her. The Grace Bible Church policy defining the process of becoming a Deacon is available from the church office to any church member upon request. The basic steps of the process are outlined below.

How to Become a Deaconess at Grace Bible Church

Deaconship at Grace Bible Church is taken very seriously for a Deaconess has great responsibilities toward God and His Church. He cannot fulfill these unless he meets the qualifications of both character and giftedness that God has set forth in the Scriptures. A fully qualified Deacon is a great asset to the church. An unqualified Deacon can be a danger to her. The Grace Bible Church policy defining the process of becoming a Deacon is available from the church office to any church member upon request. The basic steps of the process are outlined below.

(7/20/2006) AWANA Worker Policies

Grace Bible Church, Wappingers Falls, NY

1) Each AWANA worker will be knowledgeable with and follow the GBC Children’s / Youth Worker Policies and will complete and sign the Participation Covenant and be approved by the AWANA Commander prior to beginning any work with the children. (Those who are not members of GBC must also agree to and sign the AWANA Doctrinal Statement below).

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2008  Tentative  Sermon Schedule - A.M  -        - updated 09/28/08

May 23, 2004 Revision

THE CONSTITUTION and THE STATEMENT OF FAITH

of GRACE BIBLE CHURCH of

Wappingers Falls, N.Y.

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What is Discipleship?

Thank you for your interest in Personal Discipleship. this brochure will first give you a brief description of discipleship and its importance, then it will explain the commitment of Grace Bible Church to discipleship and opportunities for your involvement.

Jesus' Command to Make disciples.

In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus said "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (NASB). This is often referred to as the "Great commission."

Our name, Grace Bible church, describes who we are and what we believe. Grace is what God extended to us in granting us salvation from sin through faith in Christ Jesus and not by works (Eph. 2:8.9). The true Christian is to grow in the Lord's grace (2 Peter 3:18), to stand firm in it (1 Peter 5:12), and to extend that grace to others (Ephesians 4:29).. Bible is the center of our name and central to what we believe and all that we do. We are committed to the fact that the living God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, who is eternal, infinite, almighty, all knowing, sovereign, holy, loving, gracious, merciful, true, unchanging, and triune (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), has revealed Himself in the Bible. We believe that the Holy Scriptures are the plenary and verbally inspired Word of God, inerrant in the original writings, infallible, His only special revelation to man, and are the sufficient and final authority for faith, life, and godliness. While the Creation tells us of God's existence, His eternal power and divine nature, the Bible reveals His other attributes including His love, plan of salvation and manner in which we should live.