Nicholas D. Thomas | Pastor | 2019-2020

Members/Non-Members Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Page 2

Service Times & Events Page 3

Member Benefits Page 4

Ministries Page 5

Non-Member Fees Page 6

Funeral Program Guideline Page 7

Gift & Scholarship Guidelines Page 8

Donations Request Guidelines Page 8

Givelify Instructions Page 9

Second Harvest Page 10

Deacon Family Ministry Listing Page 11

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WELCOME

Welcome to the Mohorn Missionary Baptist Church. We are truly a church that worships and serves together as one body in Christ. This guide has been assembled to help you to become familiar with our church in general and to outline our Bible based beliefs. Our prayer is that you will continue to grow in the Word and Service of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

Mission and Vision Statements

MISSION STATEMENT

A Church worshipping, praying, and serving our Lord together as one body in Christ.

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of the Mohorn Missionary Baptist Church is to equip the saints through the teaching of the Word of God, evangelize by spreading the Gospel through this ministry, and to edify the body of Christ as hearers and doers of God’s Word.

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Service Times, Events, and Activities

Sunday School: Each Sunday at 8:30 am (Classes for all age groups)

Worship Service: Each Sunday at 9:30 am Prayer Meeting: 6:00 pm each Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30-7:30 pm each Wednesday New Member Orientation (online course)

Sunday Line up

1st Sunday: Youth Sunday (Church T-shirts are usually worn) 2nd Sunday: Lord’s Supper/Sanctuary Choir Ministers in Song 3rd Sunday: Casual Dress/Ensemble Choir Ministers in Song 4th Sunday: Male Chorus ministers in Song 5th Sunday: Casual Dress/Praise Ensemble Ministers in Song

**Casual Dress-Wear whatever you desire that is appropriate.**

Annual Events

Soul Food Sunday (February) Church Anniversary (May) Vacation Bible School (May/June) Men’s Annual (June) Annual Church Picnic and Bingo (July/August) Annual Revival (August) Fall Fest (October) Thanksgiving Feast (November) Annual Christmas Program (December)

MOHORN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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MEMBERS BENEFITS“Membership has its Privileges!”

Definition of a Member in Good Standing: A member in good standing at the Mohorn Baptist Church is defined as a member that has joined the Mohorn Baptist Church Christian Family, is on the official church roll, is a regular financial contributor according to the Word of God (tithes/offering, percentage/grace giving); and attends worship services regularly. The membership of the Mohorn Missionary Baptist Church is evaluated twice a year to assure that our members are accounted for and receiving all the benefits of belonging to this family of God.If you are older than 26 years of age and still single (unmarried), you will no longer be counted as a member under your parent(s). Ifforanyreasonyouanticipateasituation that will be viewed as a lapse in membership that you deem/consider "OUT OF YOUR CONTROL", please contact the church secretary immediately to schedule a meeting with the review committee to evaluate the situation. Failure to contact the church will result in being placed in Non-Member status voiding all benefits provided by the church to its members. We desire that all New Members complete our new member orientation online, on paper, or audibly.

BENEFITS WEDDING/MARRIAGE OFFICIANT CHRISTENING COUNSELING FLORAL AND RESOLUTION FOR THE FAMILY IN THE EVENT OF

DEATH OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER BURIAL PLOT IN THE MOHORN BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETARY $200.00 TOWARDS FUNERAL EXPENSES TO THE FAMILY SERVICES THROUGH THE DEACONS FAMILY MINISTRY (see Appendix

A) USE OF KITCHEN AND DINING HALL FOR APPROVED EVENTS AT A

MINIMAL FEE FOR CLEANING ACCESS TO THE HELP MINISTRY RESOURCES FOR APPROVED

SITUATIONS OF DISTRESS ACCESS TO SERVICE IN ONE OF THE VARIOUS MINISTRIES OF THE

CHURCH ONCE A YEAR HOSPITAL BENEFIT FOR OVERNIGHT STAY SCHOLARSHIP/GIFT FOR CONTINUING & COMPLETING EDUCATION

(see pg 7) TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORSHIP SERVICE& BIBLE STUDY

(if requested)(Fill out request form or call Sis. Bell @ 337-323-8660)

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MOHORN BAPTIST CHURCH ACTIVE MINISTRIES& COMMITTEES

BrotherhoodChoirs (Youth, Sanctuary, Ensemble, Male, &PraiseEnsemble)Church AnniversaryChurch RenovationCollege Outreach/Soldier’s SalvationCulinaryDeaconessDeacons & Junior DeaconsDecoratingEducation & ScholarshipElderly & VeteransFinanceGrant WritingHealthHospitalityInreachLibrary (Lt. Col. Allen J. Espree, Jr Commemorative Library)Marriage/SinglesMissionOutreachPraise Dance TeamPrayer BandPrayer WarriorsPublicityRecreationRevivalSunday SchoolSympathyTechnologyUshers & Junior UshersVacation Bible SchoolYouth/Children’s Church

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Please call the church secretary Mrs. Clarissa Bell at (337)323-8660 to address your concerns and to direct you to the ministry leader that can

assist you.

Mohorn Missionary Baptist Church, Non - Member FeesFACILITIES:Wing Rental FeeSanctuary $200.00Kitchen & Dining Room $150.00, $50.00 Deposit ($30.00 to

custodian)Deposit returned if there is no damage or excess cleaning required.WEDDINGS:Services Specific Service

ProvidedFee

Facilities Fees Apply See FacilitiesMinister Wedding Service $200.00Administrative Fees Arrangements $75.00Custodian Open/Close, Cleaning

Facility$100.00

Video/Technology DVD, Monitor Display $40.00-technician, , DVD included, $7.00 for additional DVD(s)

FUNERALS:Service Specific Service

ProvidedFee

Facilities See facilities See facilitiesMinister Officiate Funeral Service &

Eulogy$200.00 @ Mohorn, $250.00 at another location, out of state or over an hour drive-TBD

Coordinator Assisting Family with Program

$25.00

Custodian Open/Close, Cleaning Facility

$100.00

Administrative Fee Arrangements $75.00Cafeteria Worker(s) Food Service $75.00 Supervisor, Food

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Server $50.00 per server for 3 hours, $25 each additional hour

Video/Technology DVD, Monitor Display $40.00-technician, DVD included, $7.00 for additional DVD(s)

OTHER:o Graveyard Plot = $1,000.00

o Christening = $20.00 (to MBC)-for seal, filing, certificate, and frame.

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Mohorn Missionary Baptist ChurchFuneral Program Guide

Praise Selection Scripture Reading Old/New Testament Prayer Praise Selection Obituary (Read Silently-1 minute maximum) Resolutions and Acknowledgements (3 resolutions

maximum read and the others acknowledged) Solo (Optional and only 1 in the program) Expressions (Maximum of three people for 3 minutes

each) Selection (only 1) Recognition of Ministers (by Pastor) Hymn of Preparation Eulogy/Sermon Invitation to Christian Discipleship Recessional

The addition of items to the program such as (a processional, solo, selection, etc.) must be cleared by the Pastor before the official printing of the program. We strive to complete the entirety of the service between 60-90 minutes.

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Mohorn Missionary Baptist Church219 Cosay Rd (Plaisance Community)P O Box 640; Opelousas, LA 70571

Phone: (337) 826-3830/Fax: (337) 826-0041Pastor Nicholas Thomas, Sr.

Gift and Scholarship Guidelines

A High School graduate, member in good standing, will receive a gift of $50.00 within a month following graduation.

The Adolph Joubert Scholarship (so named by Pastor N. Thomas) is a book scholarship. The name has nothing to do with the funding. The scholarship will be funded by the banquet only. Based on how much is in the scholarship fund, the scholarship will awarded to the graduate(s) based on the scholarship application, participation, and regular attendance. The scholarship is for the first year of college and is a onetime scholarship.

A High School graduate, member in good standing, will receive a scholarship in the amount of $250.00 upon showing the completion of the first semester and enrollment into the second semester of post-secondary education.

A graduating junior college/trade school student, or college student, member in good standing, will receive a gift of $250.00 upon completion of his/her education. However, for junior college/trade school, the course of study must be completed within three years of graduating high school. Students attending a four year college can only receive the gift if they graduate within six years of graduating high school. Must show proof of completion before receiving gift.

Other Considerations:*The cutoff age for receiving a gift or scholarship will be 25

years of age.

*Special considerations will be determined by the scholarship committee. For example, a junior college student may have finished after three years due to a life changing experience (health/death in the family).

Donation Request Guidelines

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Donation requests for youth, community person, or events can be submitted but must be decided upon by the Central Review Committee. Modest contributions may be made but will be limited by number and certain cases may not be possible due to the financial position of the church at any given time.

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Deacon Family Ministry

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Last Name Beginning A to ChaBro. Rufus Charles-Leader

Bro. Fredrick RideauxBro. John Guilbeaux, III

Last Name Beginning Che to JohnsonBro. Raymond Cassimere-Leader

Bro. Harold LafleurBro. Thurman Johnson

Last Name Beginning Johnson to RiBro. Raymond Batiste, Jr.-Leader/Bro. Randy Pitre-

Co-LeaderBro. Solomon Thomas, Jr.

Bro. Daniel Batiste, Jr.

Last Name Beginning Ro to ZBro. Harold Semien-Leader

Bro. Raymond BatisteBro. Sherman StevensBro. Etene Gene Sam

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Contact Information

Mohorn Baptist Church216 Cosay Rd (Plaisance Community)P O Box 640; Opelousas, LA 70571

Phone: (337) 826-3830Fax: (337) 826-0041

Email: mohornbc@hotmail.comWebsite: www.mohornbc.org

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