Page:The church manual (Church of the Brethren 1916).djvu/38

From Wikisource
Jump to navigation Jump to search
This page has been proofread, but needs to be validated.
CHURCH MANUAL.
37

where such schools are organized, it be done as nearly as possible in the same manner, that there may be a general uniformity throughout the Brotherhood. To accomplish this end, and for the accommodation of those who desire information, the following form is submitted:

Art. 1. — This organization shall be called the—Sunday-school.

Art. 2. — It shall consist of a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Secretary, Librarian, Treasurer, and as many teachers and scholars as may be enrolled on its books.

Art. 3. — The officers shall be elected yearly, on the—day of—, and shall hold office one year, or till a re-election.

Art. 4. — It shall be opened at—o'clock, promptly, and the sessions continue one hour—and minutes.

Art. 5. — It shall be the duty of the superintendent to punctually open and close the sessions of the school, and preserve strict order; preside at the teachers' meetings, consult, encourage and aid the teachers, and direct the general affairs of the school.

Art. 6. — It shall be the duty of the assistant super-intendent to aid the superintendent in his duties, and officiate in his absence.

Art. 7. — The duties of the secretary shall be to record the proceedings of the school, attend to correspondence, and all matters belonging to his office.

Art. 8. — It shall be the duty of the treasurer to take charge of all funds collected or received for the use