BENEVOLENCE MINISTRY: Vanessa Tucker, CHAIRPERSON

Galatians 6:10 - As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

The Benevolence Ministry fulfills the ministry of care and compassion. It offers prayer and provides financial aid to an individual or family who is in need on an urgent basis.  We want to help individual (s) with the most critical need.  Priority will be given to OBC members. Considerations for non-members: $25 per quarter, if you do not attend church $25 per year.

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DEFINING BENEVOLENCE:  Benevolence is a ministry of care and compassion that aids persons in times of need. The ministry of benevolence is rooted in the following biblical passages: Matthew 25:35-45; Acts 2:44-45; Galatians 2:10; 1 John 3:17-18

COMMITTEE:  The Benevolence Ministry is composed of the following:

• Chairperson: Vanessa Tucker

• Board of Directors Members: Brandon Williams, Cedric Blake, Noel Jackson, Audrey Swain, Jerlin Jackson, Christy Tucker 

  • Disbursement of benevolence will be given prior to majority board approval

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Benevolence Ministry has the following responsibilities:

• Determine, organize, and administer a ministry of compassion that will assist persons in times of need.

• Aid with the following: a) food; b) clothing; c) lodging; d) funeral expenses (food & flowers only equal value of $110) e) medicine; g) other needs as appropriate.

• Receive and process benevolence requests with compassion and confidentiality.

• Members of the Benevolence Ministry will not participate in distribution decisions involving family members.

• Utilize a Benevolence Request form, as a means to track, investigate, and process requests.

• Recommend benevolence contributions to agencies that aid (e.g. homeless shelters, food pantries, Red Cross, Salvation Army).

• Disburse benevolence funds directly to provider (no cash disbursements).

• Submit an Annual Report.

SOURCE OF BENEVOLENCE FUNDS:

• Church offerings

• Special Contributions

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

• Short-term

• Emergency

• $25 High School & College Graduations (OBMBC members and other graduates who send a graduation invitation will be considered)

• Admittance into the Hospital

Please click the button below for a Benevolence Request Form. Download, print, fill out and give to Vanessa Tucker.