A. Section 1 - Regular Services  

Regular services shall be held for worship, fellowship, evangelism, etc., in accordance with the purposes of our church. These shall include but shall not be limited to Sunday services, morning and evening; midweek prayer and Bible study; baptismal services, the Lord's Table no less frequently than once a quarter; and special emphasis meetings, such as revivals, etc.

B. Section 2 - Business Meetings

Regular business meetings of the church shall be held no less frequently than quarterly, with an annual meeting being held. The specific times shall be appointed by the pastor and deacons. The dates for the fiscal church year shall be determined by the pastor and deacons. A simple majority of voting members present at any church wide meeting shall be sufficient to pass business, provided a quorum is present, with the exception of cases stated elsewhere in these articles. A quorum shall consist of not less than 50% of the active members of the church. Moderator for all meetings shall be the pastor. 

C. Section 3 - Election of Officers  

The date of the annual election of church officers shall be set by the pastor and deacons. Unless otherwise indicated in these articles, the pastor shall chair and appoint the nominating committee for church officers, which will solicit and review nominations from the congregation to be presented at the time of election. Candidates having the largest number of votes shall be elected.

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