I. USE OF FACILITIES OF FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

A. Preliminary Guidelines

1. Before scheduling an activity requiring a meeting room or other space assignment, a request for such space shall be made to the Church Office, so that all assignments may be coordinated and recorded on the Church Calendar.

2. Tables, chairs, audio/visual equipment and any other portable Church properties shall be checked out through the Church Office with the approval of Church Staff.

3. Use of any portion of the property shall conform to city and fire ordinances.

B. General Guidelines

1. Priority of facilities usage will be granted to Faith Baptist Church organizations and members.

3. Wedding Policy

We believe the wedding ceremony to be one of the most sacred moments in the life of any person. It is not a gala social event, but a religious ceremony in which two persons invoke the blessings of God in holy wedlock. It is the desire of the pastor and other ministers of the church, as well as the church family, to make every such ceremony a beautiful and worshipful event -- and to that end, to extend to each party every possible courtesy.

In order to establish a uniform and regular practice with regard to weddings in Faith Baptist Church, and to make available to all interested parties the accepted customs of the church a separate, but compatible, wedding policy has been established.

4. The use of tobacco, alcohol, or profanity will not be permitted in the building at any time.

5. The use of decorations, the changing of furniture, attachment of materials to walls, and items of a similar nature shall be done only with the advice and consent of the Pastor or Staff of Faith Baptist Church. Decorations must be removed immediately following the scheduled activities unless prior arrangements have been made with the Church office.

6. Arrangements should be made with the Minister of Music to use any musical instruments or sound equipment of the Church.

7. The Church custodian shall supervise the moving of all furniture when it is necessary, and shall see that it is in proper place before regular meetings.

8. All facilities must be cleared by 10:00 PM Saturday night unless prior arrangements have been made with Church Staff.

9. Lost and Found

a. Faith Baptist Church is not responsible for lost or stolen property. (All lost and found items should be turned in to the Church Office.)

b. In case of a loss, report the loss to the Church Office immediately.

c. Every six (6) months, all found items that have not been claimed will be displayed for one week. If not claimed, they will be donated to the needy.

10. Care of the facilities and equipment is required. The facilities should be left clean and in good condition. Repair or replacement of any damaged, lost, or destroyed property is the responsibility of the sponsoring group or individual.

C. Reservations

1. Reservation request must be made to the Church Office giving complete information on activity planned, and coordinated with the Church calendar.

2. Request to use the facilities must be made in writing through the “Usage Fee Schedule and Facilities Use Reservation Form” (Form A).

Request will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Written confirmation of the action taken will be sent by the Church Office to the individual or group requesting the reservation.

3. Separate reservations must be made for each area of the Church.

4. Reserved areas must be relinquished upon termination of the reserved time.

5. Reservations should be canceled promptly when plans have changed.

D. Fees

1. Purpose

Small fees associated with certain activities will not hinder an individual or group from participating, but will in fact, help contribute toward the funds needed to successfully operate the facilities.

2. Payment of Fees - All fees must be paid in advance. Credit is not allowed.

3. Facilities Usage Fees

a. There will be no facilities usage fees charged to Faith Baptist Church individuals, groups, or organizations desiring to use the facilities for church activities.

b. There will be a fee charged for outside groups. See fee schedule below.

E. Liability

The use of these facilities, and all of the equipment herein, will be at the risk of the participant.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH DOES NOT ASSUME LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY THAT OCCURS WHILE IN THE FACILITIES OR ON ANY CHURCH PROPERTIES. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH DOES NOT MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE PREMISES, THE EQUIPMENT, THE MACHINERY, THE FIXTURES OR THE FURNITURE.

II. AVAILABILITY OF THE FACILITIES OF FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

These facilities are open to any person during regularly scheduled service times.

A. Members

1. During Church Office Hours: The facilities are open (Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) to members of the Faith Baptist Church (and its missions) or anyone enrolled in a ministry of Faith Baptist Church who is ninth grade or above if there are no conflicting scheduled activities.

2. After Church Office Hours: The facilities are open with the prior approval of Church Staff, to members of the Faith Baptist Church (and its missions) or anyone enrolled in a ministry of Faith Baptist Church who is 18 years of age or older if there are no conflicting scheduled activities

3. Anyone younger than ninth grade must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older at all times while using church facilities. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older when using church facilities after hours.

B. Guests

1. Guests are individuals who are not members of Faith Baptist Church or any of its ministries but are hosted by a Faith Baptist Church member.

2. Faith Baptist Church members are responsible for the conduct of their guests.

3. Any Faith Baptist Church member desiring to bring more than three guests at a time is asked to obtain prior approval from the Church Staff.

4. When the Faith Baptist Church member leaves, the guest must leave also.

C. Outside groups and organizations

1. Facilities will be reserved for outside groups only during times that do not conflict with scheduled Faith Baptist Church activities.

2. Outside groups are expected to provide adequate adult supervision (At least 1 adult over 21 for every 10 persons under

3. Outside groups must conform to the regular established policies of the Church.

4. Outside groups must confirm the date with the Church Office by signing a reservation agreement and paying an established base fee, both at least two (2) weeks prior to the requested date.

5. A staff member or volunteer must be available upon arrival when the facilities are to be used by an outside group unless prior approval has been granted by Church Staff and a key to facilities has been checked out through the Church Office.

6. Church Office must be provided with the name and telephone number of a contact person who will be directly involved with the planned activity.

III. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Faith Baptist Church wants everyone’s participation to be pleasant and enjoyable. Therefore, please accept these few rules to help you enjoy your involvement and get maximum benefits from Christian fellowship and recreation.

A. Authority

1. The church member or activity leader in charge has complete authority to take whatever reasonable steps are necessary to maintain order in the facility.

2. The church member or activity leader in charge is responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of all rules and regulations.

3. The Church custodian shall have full authority to supervise all activities if no other Faith Baptist Church representative is present.

B. Discipline Policy

The discipline and suspension policies of Faith Baptist Church will be the responsibility of the church member or activity leader in charge. Each reported violation shall be investigated and acted upon according to the degree of severity. Continual violations of policies will lead to loss of participation privileges.

C. Dress

1. Those participating in activities are expected to dress and conduct themselves in a Christian manner.

2. No apparel with inappropriate advertisements (alcohol, tobacco, etc.) will be allowed.

3. No “short” shorts, or clothing deemed “revealing” will be permitted in the facilities.

4. When participating in recreational activities, appropriate protective gear should be worn.

D. Food Use

No eating or drinking will be allowed in the Sanctuary. (Exception: The Lord’s Supper)

E. Kitchen

1. Food and/or dishes must not be left to “clean up” in the kitchen.

2. The kitchen should be left clean and orderly at the end of its usage.

a. Turn OFF all appliances.

b. Properly clean stove top.

c. DO NOT put grease down the drain.

d. Left-over food in kitchen, refrigerator, or freezer will be discarded as deemed necessary by church custodian.

e. Properly clean all small appliances - coffeepot, mixer, microwave, etc.

f. Properly clean, dry and return all dishes, utensils, and appliance parts to proper storage place.

g. The church is not responsible for personal dishes left in the kitchen.

F. Other

1. All music played should be wholesome and God-honoring and is subject to censor by Church Staff.

2. All lighting, temperature controls, etc. will be operated by Church staff ONLY, or on their instruction.

3. Faith Baptist Church reserves the right to refuse the use of these facilities at our prayerful discretion.

Form A

Usage Fee Schedule and Facilities Use Reservation Form

Request made by (please print) ______________________________________________

Mailing Address __________________________________________________________

Daytime phone number _____________________

Member of Faith Baptist Church? __________________

Nature of Event to be scheduled _____________________________________________

New Sanctuary $300

Gym $100

Old Sanctuary $100

In Addition to the above fees, a $100 deposit is required, refundable, if the building is left clean and in good condition - to be determined by the Building Custodian. This deposit can be paid and held in trust for a period of time if facilities are to be used on a regular recurring basis.

If event is informal please complete the following:

Number of persons under 18 years of age expected to attend _________

Number of adults over 21 expected to attend ________

If you require any special furniture or equipment (tables, chairs, audio/visual equipment) please note it on the back of this form.

Approved by Church Staff _________________________________________________

Signature Date

I have read the policy governing the use of church properties of the Faith Baptist Church,

Princeton, TX and agree to abide by all policies stated therein.

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Signature Date