The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Hq)

Whereas, The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ(Hq) has a ministry to needy individuals; and

 

Whereas, TCOTLJC(Hq) desires to establish a Benevolence Fund through which funds for the support of needy individuals may be administered; and

 

Whereas, TCOTLJC(Hq) desires to operate the Benevolence Fund according to the highest standards of integrity;

 

Resolved, That The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ(Hq) establish a Benevolence Fund to help individuals in financial need and will develop written procedures to document the need, establish reasonable limitations of support per person during a specified time period, and obtain external verification of the need; and

 

Resolved, That TCOTLJC(Hq) will accept only contributions to the Benevolence Fund that are “to or for the use” of the church and their use must be subject to the control and discretion of the church board. Donors may make suggestions but not designations or restrictions concerning the identity of the needy individuals; and

 

Resolved, That TCOTLJC(Hq) will provide a charitable contribution receipt for gifts that meet the test outlined in the previous resolution. The church reserves the right to return any gifts that do not meet the test.

 

Resolved, That The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Hq) will establish a Benevolence Committee to oversee the disbursement of the Benevolence Fund. This Committee will include at least one member of the Board of Directors and two independent members. They will determine who will receive disbursements from the Benevolence Fund and in what amount.