MEMBERSHIP
AND ADMINISTRATION IN THE HOLY ORDER
As
adopted and adapted from the Constitution of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim
Membership
Membership
in this Christian holy order is open to penitent sinners of all races, ages and
gender that profess Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and purpose to
lead a new and holy life with strict adherence to the biblical dictates for
Christian living.
Although
there is no entrance fees for admission into this Christian holy order, members
are required to tithe to the holy order. A monthly minimum of 10% of the local
living wages is required from all members in tithe and offerings. The Poor,
sick and disabled members may be recommended to the Baba Aladura for exemption
from this monthly contribution in part or in whole for a specified period of
time.
Tithes
and offerings are used for house bills, worship articles and welfare of the
order. The holy order has no paid priesthood. Members that are precluded from
gainful employment by their devotion and dedication to the service of the holy
order may be paid a stipend at the discretion of the Council of Elders of the
house of prayer. The financial records and books of the holy order are open and
available upon request to members.
The
members of the holy order as priests are required to wear their garments at all
times for worship and may be called upon at any time to perform religious rites
appropriate for their age and gender.
Ordination and
promotion are by the recommendation of the Elder in-charge and based upon
performance and promotion of the activities of the holy order. The ordination
ranks in the holy order are designed for specific
roles and responsibilities
within the house of prayer for the perfecting of the saints and the
edifying of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:10-12).
The holy order takes responsibility for the burial rites of its members that
die in active service to the Almighty.
Administration
All
anointed male members and the most senior anointed female member of the house
of prayer seat on the Council of Elders. The Council of Elders nominates the
Elder in-charge from amongst its members. The Elder in-charge appoints the
Secretary and Treasurer but the appointments are subject to the approval of the
Council of Elders.
The Elder in-charge has operational oversight of the house of prayer. He
supervises the activities of the holy order in the house of prayer and ensures
that the house of prayer complies with local rules and regulations.
The
Treasurer monitors all financial transactions and maintains a meticulous
financial record for the house of prayer. She ensures that the cash and checks
given to the house of prayer are properly recorded and deposited promptly into
the approved bank account in the name of the house of prayer. She ensures
prompt payment of all invoices and bills to maintain the credit worthiness of
house of prayer. The treasurer has the sole custody of the cash and checkbook
of the house of prayer but has no signature authority to the bank accounts of
the house of prayer.
The
Secretary keeps the house of prayer on track with the calendar of events of the
holy order. He records the attendance of members at scheduled activities and
takes minutes of meetings for the Council of Elders. He makes approved weekly
announcement to the congregation and keeps the membership abreast of the
financial strengths and liabilities of the house of prayer.