Grace Bible Church - General Information

Softball League Ministry

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Purpose Statement for Grace Bible Church Softball Ministry

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 / Parent Dedication

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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

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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.

Teacher Policy

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January 25, 1995 / Revised November 27, 1998

SUNDAY SCHOOL, CHILDREN'S & YOUTH TEACHER POLICY -

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH, WAPPINGERS, NEW YORK

Youth Ministry Worker Policy

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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.

VBS Workers Policy

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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).

Sunday School Workers Policy

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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.)

Non-Member Workers Policy

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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 & Forms

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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 and Youth Worker's Policy

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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.

Loan of Church Property Policy

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Policy for the Use and Loan of Church Property

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

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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.

Women in Ministry Policy

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    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

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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

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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.