Magnolia United Methodist Church, Suffolk Virginia

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Committee Involvement and Guidelines
 

  • You may be involved in a committee even if you are not an elected member.  However, if a decision comes down to a vote, only committee members elected by Charge Conference or Church Council have a vote.
     

  • All committees except Staff-Parish are open meetings.  This means anyone can attend at any time and offer ideas and assistance.
     

  • Let the Chairperson know when you have an item for the agenda.
     

  • As the Holy Spirit leads you, contact the chairperson or coordinator to learn more about the ministries and to find out what needs to be done.
     

  • The Charge Conference elects committees annually.  The Lay Leadership committee and election by the Church Council add additional committee members throughout the year to fill vacancies, ensure continuity and to encourage participation.
     

  • If you must step down for part of the year, or resign, please contact your coordinator and speak with the pastor.  We want to minister to you, clarify the circumstances, and ensure continuity of the ministry.
     

  • Some activities are funded through the budget, others through your donations.  To be reimbursed for budgeted activities,
    1. Let the Chairperson know you are making an authorized purchase with budgeted funds
    2. Keep your receipts
    3. Fill out a voucher
    4. Staple the receipt to the voucher and place it in the Treasurer's box. Contact your leader so that he/she can keep track of spending
     

  • The Sandra Ritter schedules meeting rooms for everyone.  Please inform her of your request for meeting times, space, and special needs.  Generally, we allow thirty minutes between events in the fellowship hall.  Our rooms are in constant use.  We thank you for staying on schedule as you meet and respecting others as they use our church.
     

  • Sandra Ritter coordinates the information for the weekly bulletin, The Flame, and the calendar.  A good rule of thumb is to promote your event at least three weeks in the bulletin and at least once in The Flame.  Contact the webmaster to promote your event on the church website.    

 

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