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Church of God at Baden is located at:
8375 N. Broadway
St. Louis, MO
63147
314-261-1376
Schedule of Events
Sunday Morning Service
-Sunday School 9:45 AM
-Worship 10:30 AM
-Communion 2nd Sun of each month
Sunday Evening Service Schedule
-1st Sunday - Pastor Don
-2nd Sunday- Paul Finke, Missions news
-3rd Sunday- Video Night
-4th Sunday- Planning and prayer night
-5th Sunday- Group Disscussions
Weekly Services and Activities
-Daily Devotions and prayer 9:00am at the church.
-Sunday: 7:00pm Potluck dinner at the Sharp's.
-Wednesday night: 6:00pm Dinner at the Sharp's, followed by bible study
- 7:00 pm.
-Homeless ministry: Thursday nights 7:00pm
-Food Bank - 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Church
-Clothing pantry - 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Church
-TLC Bible Study (First and Third Thursdays 7pm @ 8425 Halls Ferry
63147) - 314-791-1376
Constitution and By-Laws of the Church of God at
Baden, St. Louis, Missouri
ARTICLE I. NAME.
The name of this church shall be the CHURCH OF GOD AT
BADEN.
ARTICLE II. OBJECT.
The object of this church shall be the salvation of souls,
the spiritual growth and training of its members through the teaching of
God's word, the promotion of Godly worship, the administration of the
ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, the world-wide proclamation of
God's saving grace and His sanctifying power expressed in the shed blood
and finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ on Calvary, and cooperation with
other Christian activity functioning in harmony with God's Holy Word, the
Bible.
ARTICLE III. COVENANT.
The Covenant of this church shall be as follows:
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to
receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession of our
faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit, we do now, in the presence of God, angels and this
assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another,
as one body in Christ.
We agree therefore by the aid of the Holy Spirit to walk
together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church,
in knowledge, holiness and comfort; to promote its prosperity and
spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines;
to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the
expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the
Gospel through all nations.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to
religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and
acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our
dealings, faithful in our engagement and exemplary in our deportment and
zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly
love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and
distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in
speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation and
mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay.
We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we
will as soon as possible unite with some other church, where we can carry
out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.
ARTICLE IV. DOCTRINES.
The doctrines of this church shall be those contained in
the New Testament with particular emphasis on the following;
1: The scripture are infallible. 2 Peter 1:20-21
2: The scriptural truth concerning the naturally sinful
condition of all men apart from saving grace and their consequent need of
salvation. Matthew 15:19; Romans 3: 9-18.
3: The Atonement. John 3:16; Romans 5:18, 1 Timothy 2:6; 2
Peter 3:9.
4: The necessity of repentance for sins. Matthew 9:13; Luke
13: 3-5: Acts 17: 30; 2 Corinthians 7:10,11.
5: Justification. Acts 13: 38,39; Romans 5:1, 8:16; 1 John
4:7; Revelation 19:8.
6: Regeneration. (being quickened into spiritual life by
the Holy Spirit) of the sinner who is dead in trespasses and sins, which
gracious work of the Divine Spirit accompanies justification. John 3:3 5;
Ephesians 2:1; Colossians 2:13; Titus 3:15:
7: Entire Sanctification (being delivered from inborn sin).
Luke 1:73-75; Hebrews 10: 14,15.
ARTICLE V. MEMBERSHIP.
Section 1. Admission.
The requirements for membership in this church shall be as
follows:
A confession of faith in salvation from sin through the
shed blood of our Lord Jesus Christ; subscribing to the Covenant in Article
m; approval and recommendation to the church for membership by the
membership committee, which shall consist of the pastor and the chairman of
the deacons and acceptance by a vote of the church. The pastor and his wife
shall be considered a member automatically upon their request. Other
members of the pastor’s family shall be subject to the same
requirements for membership as any other person.
Section 2. Rights.
Every member has the right and is expected to attend,
support, take part in, and enjoy all the meetings for worship and business.
Each member in good standing is entitled to one vote in any church business
meeting, provided however that only those members of the age of 18 or older
may vote on any matter pertaining to the lease, purchase, mortgage or sale
of real property or the election of a pastor, trustee or deacon. Only those
present in person at the meeting may vote, no absentee or proxy voting
shall be permitted.
Section 3. Duties.
It is the duty of each member to read and subscribe to our
church covenant and this constitution; to habitually attend and take part
in the church meetings; to live a life that is consistent with our doctrine
and church covenant; to be a regular contributor to the local work and the
missionary activity of this church.
Section 4. Dismissal.
(a) Any member in good standing, at the member's request
and by vote of the church,
may have that person's membership terminated by a vote of the church.
(b) After the proper steps of discipline have been taken as
provided in Article VI. the name of the offending member shall, by vote of
two-thirds majority of themembers present and voting, at any regular
business meeting, be excluded from the church membership.
ARTICLE VI. DISCIPLINE.
Section 1. Disagreement between members.
Should any disagreeable situation arise between members,
the agrieved member and the church, in a loving and peaceful spirit shall
carry out the rule of Christ in Matthew18: 15-17, and Galations 6:1.
Section 2. Church offences defined. Should a member become
guilty of immoral or unchristian conduct, or hold doctrinal views that are
contrary and antagonistic to the New Testament, the pastor and deacons, or
any special committee appointed for thispurpose shall endeavor to remove
such offence.
Section 3. Procedure for Making Charges of Offenses.
Should the efforts of the pastor and deacons, or special
committee fail in their efforts to remove such offence, they shall bring
the charges before the church at the next regular or special business
meeting, presenting in writing to the church the charges against the
offender. An exact copy of the charges shall be made available to the
offender at least one week in advance of the meeting. If the offender fails
to appear or give satisfactory reasons and repent of the charges, the
deacons shall recommend to the church that the offender be excluded from
church membership and the church shall vote on the question.
Section 4 Termination of Membership for Lack of Attendance.
In the event of the absence from regular worship services
for a period of three months or more, not caused by illness or absence from
the city, a member may be considered as having given up their membership in
the church. In such a situation the person shall be visited by the pastor
and invited to return to to the services. If the member shall refuse or
fail to return to the services this fact shall be reported to the church
and shall be cause for dismissal from membership as provided in Section 3
of Article VI.
ARTICLE VII. GOVERNMENT.
Section 1. Authority.
The government of this church is vested in its membership,
executed through the Pastor and Board of Deacons who are at all times
subject to the will of the membership. The church organization shall be as
simple as is consistent with effective and efficient work in each
department. The democratic form of government shall be the order and the
church shall be subject to no other organization than its own members in
organized church capacity.
Section 2. Qualifications of Officers.
All elected officers of the church shall be chosen from
among the active membership and shall be those who are scripturally
qualified and capable of performing the duties of the office to which they are
elected.
Section 3. Number and Duties of Officers.
(a) Pastor.
The pastor shall have general oversight of the spiritual
life, regular services and the ministration of the ordinances of the
church. He shall be ex-offico member of all board and committee meetings
connected with the church or any of its organizations. He shall
concientiously perform such duties as may be arranged between the Board of
Deacons and himself. If at any time his personal belief, preaching or
teaching shall not be in full accord with the Doctrinal Statement of this
church his services as pastor shall be terminated.
(b) Trustees.
The church shall have three Trustees, whose duties shall be
to hold title to any real property owned by the church. Said trustees shall
purchase, sell, lease or mortgage any real property only upon proper
authorization by a two-thirds vote of the church congregation. Each trustee
shall be elected to serve for a term of three calendar years, arranged so
that only one trustee is elected each year. If at any time his personal
belief or manner of life shall not be in full accord with the Doctrinal
Statement of this church, he shall be removed from office.
(c) Deacons.
The church shall have not less than three nor more than six
deacons, whose duties shall be to administer the affairs of the church with
the assistance of the pastor who shall meet with the deacons and shall have
an equal vote with them. The Deacons shall administer all funds belonging
to the church, including but not limited to the Duecker Memorial Fund. Each
deacon shall be elected to serve for a term of five calendar years,
arranged so that only one deacon is elected each year. If at any time his
personal belief or manner of life shall not be in full accord with the
Doctrinal Statement of this church, he shall be removed from office.
The deacons shall choose among themselves, the chairman,
secretary and treasurer. The treasurer shall make all disbursements by
check and all accounts shall require two signatures.
(d) Other Church and Sunday School Officers.
The Sunday School Officers shall also be elected annually
to serve for the calendar year. The pastor shall appoint the pianist,
organist, song leaders and hospitality committee to serve for the calendar
year.
Section 4. Method of Election of Officers.
The method of election of the officers of this church shall
be as follows:
Each office to be filled shall be voted on by secret ballot
if more than one person is nominated. In order for a person to be elected
that person must receive a majority of the votes cast.
Section 5. Majority Vote.
A majority vote of the members present and voting at any
constitutionally called or regular business meeting of the church shall be
required for the election of officers, or to render final decision in any
matter under consideration with the following exception. Any amendment to
this constitution, the decision to purchase, lease sell or mortgage
property or exclude a member for reasons of discipline shall require a
two-thirds vote of the members present. Voting to call or extend the term
of the pastor shall be as set forth in Section 6.
Section 6. Call or extension of term of the Pastor.
When the church is without a pastor a vote to call one may
be taken at any properly called or regular business meeting with a simple
majority vote of those present required to name the new pastor for a term
ending September 1st of the year specified in the vote. In June the pastor
is to indicate to the deacons his willingness to serve for another year
whereupon the deacons will present to the Semi-annual business meeting of
the church the following proposition: Shall the pastor be called for
another term? After a ballot vote either (yes or no), only if the yes votes
total three-fourths or more shall the term be extended. If the yes votes
are less than three-fourths of the voting members present the meeting may
be open for nominations. At the pleasure of the meeting the matter may be
postponed to a later date. The present pastor's name may be placed into
nomination with any other nominations and when the vote is taken only a
simple majority shall be required to elect the pastor.
The pastor’s compensation shall be set by agreement
with the deacons and shall be reviewed by the deacons each September and adjusted
as they see fit. Allowances for Auto, Parsonage, Utilities, Conferences and
Conventions and other Expenses shall also be set by the deacons.
ARTICLE VIII. MEETINGS.
Section 1. Worship Meetings.
The church shall meet at such times as shall be decided by
the church in regular or special business meetings or at times set by the
pastor and deacons.
Section 2. Business Meetings.
(a) The fiscal year of this church shall be the calendar
year. The time and frequency of regular business meetings shall be decided
upon by a majority vote of the members present and voting at any regular or
duly called business meeting.
(b) The Annual Business Meeting shall be held on the Third
Thursday of January in each year.
(c) The Mid-Year Business Meeting shall be held on the
Third Thursday of July in each year
(d) The church may at any regular meeting for worship,
receive members or decide urgent matters of business in cases of emergency.
(e) Special business meetings may be called by the pastor
or deacons if such meetings are announced in advance in both the morning
and evening worship services of the preceding Sunday.
(f) The quorum for the transaction of any business shall be
not less than eight (8) members eligible to vote on the matters at hand.
Section 3. Social Meetings.
(a) The purpose of social meetings held in our facilities
shall be to provide Christian fellowship among the members or their invited
guests. The aim of social meetings shall be to increase interest in,
loyalty to, and love for one another and the church.
(b) The use of the facilities and church property and
equipment for social meetings may be granted as directed by the Board of
Deacons only to church members, members of organizations under church
control and their invited guests. They shall not be granted for private or
personal social meetings not connected with the stated purposes and aim.
(c) The conduct of all social meetings shall be consistent
with our stated purpose and aim, with scriptural teachings and should be
kept on the highest possible spiritual plane.
(d) It is not the intention of the church to limit the use
of the fellowship facilities for worship purposes alone and therefore use
of the same shall be at the discretion of the Board of Deacons.
ARTICLE IX. DISSOLUTION.
In the event that this church is ever dissolved, all assets
remaining after payment of any outstanding liabilities shall be transferred
to another Not-For-Profit organization for the spread of the Gospel of the
Lord Jesus Christ and in no event shall they inure to the benefit of any
individual.
ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS.
This constitution and by-laws may be amended at any
business meeting by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present,
provided notice of the proposed change is given at least ten days in
advance of said meeting.
Approved and adopted by the church on January 18,1990.
Constitution and By-Laws of the Church of God at Baden, St.
Louis, Missouri 63147
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