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Committees are one of the ways our members serve within the church body. They represent an opportunity to support the church’s direction, well-being, and mission. Each committee has a unique and important role. Below is a list of some of the committees you’ll find here at JCC.
The Christian Education Committee shall have the supervision and direction of the educational program of the Church; shall provide for Church School curriculum and instruction; and shall recommend instructional activities for the Church as a whole. The Committee shall, in cooperation with the Superintendent of Church School, present to the Prudential Committee at least three (3) months prior to the Annual Meeting a budget proposal for the following Church year.
The Board shall cooperate with the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor in tending to the spiritual and charitable interests of the Church and community, calling on members of the Church who are temporarily or permanently confined with illness and seeing to their comforting; shall be responsible for assisting the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor in instructing and receiving all applicants for membership in the Church; shall prepare and assist in the administering of the Sacraments; and shall vote to place members on the inactive rolls, acting in accordance with the procedure described elsewhere in these bylaws.
The Fellowship Committee shall be in charge of the planning, preparation, and direction of church social events; arrange for refreshments for the annual meeting and as requested for special meetings.
The Flower Committee shall be responsible for obtaining flowers and arranging them for the worship services of the Church, utilizing the memorial funds necessary; and for decorating the Church for special holidays.
The Information Technology Committee has four main areas of responsibility including church office IT support, church website/social media oversight, church AV ministry support and scheduling AV operators at both services and special events such as weddings, funerals, or guest speakers/performers. The committee shall present to the Prudential Committee at least three (3) months prior to the Annual meeting a budget proposal for the following Church year.
The Missions Committee is responsible for: (1) Promoting the interests and knowledge of missionary activities, both home and abroad, to the Jericho Congregational Church. (2) Assuring that each ministry we support has as its goal to make Jesus Christ known as Lord and Savior which includes evangelism and discipleship, as well as attention to human need. (3) Providing support for members who are called to prepare for a Ministry which will spread the gospel.
The Music Committee shall appoint choir directors as needed to organize and direct the activities of the choirs; schedule the organists, pianists and the special music; and coordinate a time of praise and worship music. The committee will also plan music for special services in the Church year, and coordinate with the pastor for specific worship themes. The committee will be responsible for extra musical events as the opportunities present themselves.
The Prudential Committee shall have the care of the Church property and the interests of the Church; prepare a proposed budget for the ensuing year to be presented to the Advisory Board in December for approval; draw orders on the Treasurer for payment of all financial obligations of the Church as approved by the members in the annual budget or at a business meeting, setting priorities within available funds; and do such other duties as may be required of them.
The Usher Administrators shall be responsible for obtaining at least two (2) ushers for each worship service and on other occasions when needed to greet and register visitors at the Church entrance; to aid the congregation as to seating; to receive the offering; to record the attendance; and to perform all other usual duties.