Committee Members
Dianna Moore
Ruth Wiley
Kay Quire
Paula Collins
Policies and Procedures
Ordinance Committee
I. Committee Membership
A. The Ordinance Committee shall consist of five members.
B. At least two members of the committee must be of each gender.
II. Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing for and / or assisting in special ordinance services.
III. Policies and Procedures
A. Baptismal Services
1. The Ordinance Committee shall make arrangements for baptismal services and provide assistance to the pastor and baptismal candidates.
a. The minister responsible for performing the baptism(s) shall ensure that member of Ordinance Committee is informed of the date of an upcoming baptism and the number and gender of baptismal candidates.
b. The committee shall be responsible for opening and filling the baptistery prior to a baptismal service.
c. The committee shall ensure that baptismal candidates are reminded of necessary items which they should bring on the day of the service.
d. The committee shall ensure that robes are available for use.
e. The committee shall ensure that the baptistery is drained and thoroughly dried and cleaned prior to closing the lid of the baptistery. Due to the fact that the baptistery is an in-floor type, the lid shall be closed as soon as reasonable possible.
2. The Ordinance Committee shall be aware of the gender of baptismal candidates and ensure that a committee member of the same gender is present for such services.
B. Communion Services
1. The Ordinance Committee shall ensure that the elements of bread and juice are available at two communion stations each Sunday, which are self served (except for the Sundays when corporate communion will be observed).
2. The Ordinance Committee Shall prepare equipment and materials prior to each corporate communion observance, which is served by the Deacons.
C. General Duties
1. The Ordinance Committee shall clean and store baptismal and communion equipment and supplies after each service.
2. The Ordinance Committee shall request the purchase of additional baptismal and communion materials, supplies, and equipment as needs arise.
Approved by Memorial Baptist Church May 4, 2014