We still have two collection's in our morning service. One (budget) at our evening service. With input from our congregation, pastors and other outside requests, the Deacons research and discuss.all inputs to determine second offering funds.
Some of our members also will specify on their checks what it's for (Gen Fund, Benevillance, Tuition etc.) and that is where it gets deposited.
As to Envelopes, that would be quite time consumming for the deacons. So far as I can tell at our monthly meetings, the two (2) collection policy we have works very well..Prior to the collection a Deacon is called to the pulpit to offer prayer and explain the collection. .
I retired as an E7 in 1972 and heard of this before. I spent my last tour on the USS ENTERPRISE. The worst part of this post is the behavior of a Church Elder. As a member of HCRC here I have a deacon for over a year and have had nothing but respect for my fellow Deacons and my Elders. At 78 I feel my past has helped me to be respectful, considerate and understanding. I have a 63 year old army vet for a brother in law who has a bad case of PTSD. Put that elder in his shoe's.
I have had nothing but respect from my friends and all the people around me both in church and out.
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We still have two collection's in our morning service. One (budget) at our evening service. With input from our congregation, pastors and other outside requests, the Deacons research and discuss.all inputs to determine second offering funds.
Some of our members also will specify on their checks what it's for (Gen Fund, Benevillance, Tuition etc.) and that is where it gets deposited.
As to Envelopes, that would be quite time consumming for the deacons. So far as I can tell at our monthly meetings, the two (2) collection policy we have works very well..Prior to the collection a Deacon is called to the pulpit to offer prayer and explain the collection. .
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I would say that your "Hello" answer, as a pastor, was rude though it did let you move on but it didn't leave a very good impression.
Posted in: Times Are Changing for Vets
I retired as an E7 in 1972 and heard of this before. I spent my last tour on the USS ENTERPRISE. The worst part of this post is the behavior of a Church Elder. As a member of HCRC here I have a deacon for over a year and have had nothing but respect for my fellow Deacons and my Elders. At 78 I feel my past has helped me to be respectful, considerate and understanding. I have a 63 year old army vet for a brother in law who has a bad case of PTSD. Put that elder in his shoe's.
I have had nothing but respect from my friends and all the people around me both in church and out.
Posted in: Times Are Changing for Vets
I made a mistake in my post.
It should read "1972 and have never heard of this before."
Posted in: How Do You Keep Peace in the Council Room?
I agree with your position on Mutual Censure and would Pray that church councils would also.
Posted in: How Do You Keep Peace in the Council Room?
I gave copies of your post to my council. I pray they take it as help and with understanding. I'll find out tonight.
Thanks, Ron