Church Policies

Funeral Service Procedures at MPMBC

• The Pastor officiates and preaches all service unless he decides otherwise. I Timothy 4:5-6.
• The day and time for funeral services must be approved with pastor before made with funeral home. Services in the morning are the preference.
• We have a standard order of worship for all services. See exhibit attached. Any deviations must be approved by the pastor.
• No open remarks. This funeral service is a worship service in honor of God celebrating the home going of the deceased.
• The deceased must be in good standing with MPMBC or another local church if the funeral service is to be held at MPMBC.
• Viewing of the deceased will be at the beginning of the service and not after preaching of the Word of God. The Word of God should be the last event of the funeral service for the benefit of the bereaved family.
• The cost of food should not be an expected expense upon MPMBC.
• When food is prepared and served at MPMBC no one should be served before the immediate family is served.
• It is the responsibility of the family to contact musicians. The family can select Christian songs, singers and ministers for scripture reading and prayer of their choice.

Wedding Ceremony Procedures at MPMBC

• The pastor officiate all weddings at MPMBC unless permission is granted to someone else.
• There is no charge for weddings for members at MPMBC. Non-members will be assessed a fee for the services of the minister and the facility.
• If the reception is at MPMBC clean up is the responsibility of the wedding party.

Housekeeping Policy at MPMBC

• Please do not leave trash in the church or on the premises.
• Pick up after yourself and your small children.
• Smoking is prohibited on the grounds at MPMBC.