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MCF

CONSTITUTION

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CONSTITUTION

OF

MINISTERS

OF

CHRIST

FOUNDATION

ACT 2015

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ARRANGEMENTS OF CONTENTS

THE PREAMBLE

1. THE NAME ……………………………………………………………… PAGE 4

2. AIMS AND BASIS ……………………………………………………. PAGE 4

3. MISSION AND OBJECTIVES ………………………………………….. PAGE 5

4. CODE OF CONDUCT ………………………………………….. PAGE 6

5. DEPARTMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE ……………….. PAGE 8

6. ORGANOGRAM OF DEPARTMENT LEADERS ………………………... PAGE 13

7. LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENT …………………………………………….. PAGE 14

8. MEMBERSHIP ………………………………………………………………… PAGE 15

9. THE COUNCIL ………………………………………………………………… PAGE 17

10. MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES ………………………………………………. PAGE 19

11. SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES ……………………………………………………… PAGE 22

12. AMENDMENTS OF THE CONSTITUTION ………………………………….. PAGE 23

13. FORMS OF OATH ………………………………………………………………. PAGE 24

MCF BRIEF HISTORY AND FOUNDING MEMBERS ………………………. PAGE 25

MCF ANTHEM ……………………………………………………………………... PAGE 26

MCF PROFILE SUMMARY ……………………………………………………….. PAGE 27

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THE PREAMBLE We, members of the Ecumenical life changing organization; seeking to be a Christian

organization in the fullness sense of being united with Christ as engaging in spiritual

activities like “PRAYING, FASTING, READING THE BIBLE, WINNING SOULS

AND ORGANISING RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMES.

Resolve to constitute ourselves in an Ecumenical Christian values with a focus as

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

AND DO HEREBY ADOPT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

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1. NAME 1.1 This spirit-filled organization shall be called “Ministers Of Christ Foundation”.

1.2 Its shortened name will be “MCF”(Hereinafter referred to as MCF or “MCF

WORLDWIDE”, “other names for sub-programmes may be decided from time to

time”).

1.3 MCF is a Christian body which exists in its own right and doctrines of the Almighty

Father (God) who dwells in Heaven.

2. AIMS AND BASIS 2.1 The main aim of this organization is to raise the image of Ghanaian youths, make

disciples for the kingdom of God and promote Christianity.

2.2 MCF accepts:

a) The word of God as its supreme standard in all matters of faith and life.

b) Constructive criticism which will add up to our visions and make our life and

foundation grow successfully.

2.3 Our lives must be worthy of emulations by being the top priority and encouragement for

all youths across the globe.

2.4 Notwithstanding anything contained in his constitution, MCF is subject to the rules and

procedures of the code book of the Almighty God, Scripture Union, God’s Purpose

Kingdom Int. and Light House Chapel.

3. MISSION AND OBJECTIVES 3.1 Our mission is to promote Christian values by organizing religious programmes and

ensuring cordial relationship among churches and youth across Ghana and the globe as a

whole.

3.2 MCF aims to glorify God by assisting other religious groups in the development and

nurture of youths for the service of Christ Jesus.

3.3 Specifically MCF’s Objectives are:

a) We value unity in the body of Christ, so we will provide opportunities for

people to showcase their talents, for fellowship and shared experiences in a

Christian context.

3.4 To foster strategic partnership with other churches to ensure and promote socialization.

3.5 To demonstrate the foundations commitment to Christian values and support other

religious works.

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3.6 To help in event planning, event management and provide event assistance to other

religious groups by collaborating with the religious leaders.

a) To improve leadership skills and potentials in the individuals

b) To promote religious values in a holistic manner.

3.7 To foster teamwork values and play advisory roles to youths in various churches and

leaders of Ghana through the foundations teamwork committee.

3.8 To foster strategic youth programmes and activities that will increase Christian

population.

a) To organize series of Christian events to keep the fire burning in the youth and

keep their faith and love for God strong.

b) To raise leaders and workers for the kingdom of God.

c) To educate, entertain and engage the youth in many Christian exercises. And

to spread the gospel rapidly through the outreach team.

3.9 To support other religious groups to help spread the gospel rapidly.

3.10 To be the ultimate among all Christian organizations worldwide.

4. CODE OF CONDUCT 4.1 Regularity and punctuality is our hallmark.

a. Members must be present at all meetings.

b. Members must be time conscious.

4.2 Our priority is to be concerned about members welfare.

a. Dedication and commitment are our cardinal pillars.

b. Every member is a potential minister.

4.3 Members will compromise on spiritual activities such as praying, fasting

and studying the word.

a. We are to serve rather than to be served.

b. Our lives must be worthy of emulations.

4.4 All decisions are to be deliberated among us, come into consensus before it

is effective.

a. Intensive meetings are not to be disclosed publicly.

b. Members must put their phones on silence/vibration at all

meetings.

c. If an emergency meeting is called, we will text; call or inform all

members a day before the meeting.

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d. Members must participate in every activity of the foundation.

4.5 We are a unified body; therefore division must not be mentioned among us.

a. Any form of misunderstanding, confusion, trouble etc, will be

solved internally.

b. Members must work as a team.

4.6 Members must be prayerful to build their spiritual life.

a. Every member must portray good dressing habits.

b. Every MCF member must be a visionary leader/individual.

4.7 Members must pay their dues on time.

a. MCF members must be punctual in the foundations meetings and

programmes.

b. Let us be honest and tolerant in all our dealings.

c. The purpose of our calling is to transform lives, affect lives, heal,

motivate, impact, inspire humanity and encourage the youth

through our foundation.

5. DEPARTMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE 5.1 THE CHAIRMAN AND LEADER

a. The chairman and leader of the foundation shall be the founder of MCF, King

Jesus Luther King. He shall be the Head Leader/Minister of the foundation

and the overall head of the other branches. He shall be assisted by the co-

founder, Desmond Tetteh Logan.

b. He shall hold office till the age of 70. Subsequent chairmen and leaders shall

retire at 65 years.

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c. The chairman and leader shall appoint his successor who shall be known and

called the Chairman and Leader.

5.2 POWERS AND RIGHTS OF THE LEADER a. He shall be the chairman of the foundation’s council.

b. He may investigate any matters that endanger(s) the welfare, development and

growth of the foundation.

c. He shall have the right to review the membership of the department and

council when necessary.

d. In an emergency situation where disciplinary action needs to be taken, He has

the right to act and report action to the council at its next meeting.

5.3 DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE a. MCF shall consist of eight departments. All departments shall work in

accordance to the success and development of MCF and they shall be checked

by the co-founder.

b. The departments are as follows:

i. MCF Tabernacle Birds

ii. MCF Dance Crew

iii. MCF Outreach Team

iv. MCF Network Team

v. MCF Teamwork Committee

vi. MCF Media Team

vii. MCF Social and Corporate Responsibilities.

viii. MCF Health Committee.

5.4 ORGANOGRAM OF DEPARTMENTS a. MCF Tabernacle Birds

i. There shall be a choir formed in this foundation.

ii. The choir shall be divided into two groups. It shall consist of

Acapella group

Song ministers

iii. The choir shall perform at all MCF events organized.

iv. They shall have their own Lacoste and slogan to identify them as a department.

b. MCF Dance Crew i. MCF Dance Crew shall be divided into three groups. It shall consist of

Revolutional Dancers

Inspirational Dancers

Spirit-filled Dancers

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ii. They shall perform and have their own Lacoste and slogan to identify them as

a department.

c. MCF Outreach

i. MCF Outreach shall be divided into three groups. It shall consist of the

following

Evangelism group

The bible scholars

The prayer tower

ii. They shall bring up events in our internal meetings and work as planned by

their leaders. They shall also have a slogan and Lacoste to identify

themselves.

d. MCF Teamwork i. MCF Teamwork committee shall play an advisory role to all the various

departments and to the council. And they shall settle all disputes, keeping all

situations as a secret but explains actions to only the council.

ii. The Teamwork committee shall be divided into two groups. It shall consist of

the following

The motivational and inspirational speakers

The councilors

iii. They shall also have a Lacoste and slogan of their own.

e. MCF Media Team i. The MCF Media Team will be divided into four groups. It shall consist of the

following

The instrumentalists

The camera crew

The production crew

The designing crew.

ii. The team shall have their own Lacoste and slogan and shall work effectively

at all MCF meetings and events.

f. MCF Network i. The MCF Network Team shall consist of four representatives in all schools

and churches of the region which it shall be found situated.

ii. The will make sure that MCF have more audience at their events. And they

shall deduce their own plans as directed by their leader to grow MCF.

g. MCF Corporate Social Responsibilities a. They shall be divided into three groups and are as follows

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The treasurers

The financial secretaries

The auditors

b. They shall hold signatories to all MCF bank accounts and support both

MCF and other religious groups.

h. MCF Health Team a. The Health team shall be a collaboration of hospitals in the region in which

MCF finds itself situated.

b. They shall take care of all MCF members who may be sick.

c. And they shall also provide assistance to any person who may need their help

when necessary.

5.5 VETO POWERS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS When it becomes necessary, the chairman and leader may exercise the following

powers

a. The chairman and leader may appoint council members without reference

to the laid down procedure in article 9.5.

b. He shall have the right to nominate, terminate and appoint department

leaders to serve the council

c. He shall have the right to veto any decision of the council.

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6. ORGANOGRAM OF DEPARTMENT LEADERS

6.1 MCF TABERNACLE BIRDS Head Of Tabernacle Birds

Deputy Head Of Tabernacle Birds

Gen. Secretary Of Tabernacle Birds

6.2 MCF DANCE CREW Head Of Dance Crew Deputy Head Of Dance

Crew Gen. Secretary Of Dance Crew

6.3 MCF OUTREACH TEAM Head Of Outreach Team Deputy Head Of

Outreach Team Gen. Secretary Of Outreach Team

6.4 MCF NETWORK TEAM Head Of Network Team Deputy Head Of Network

Team Gen. Secretary Of Network Team

6.5 MCF MEDIA TEAM Head Of Media Team Deputy Head Of Media

Team Gen. Secretary Of Media Team

6.6 MCF TEAMWORK COMMITTEE Head Of Teamwork Committee

Deputy Head Of Teamwork Com.

Gen. Secretary Of Teamwork Com.

6.7 MCF HEALTH COMMITTEE Head Of Health Committee

Deputy Head Of Health Com.

Gen. Secretary Of Health Com.

6.8 MCF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES It Shall Also Be Headed By Three Leaders

6.9 Every leader shall appoint executives in the divisional groups and shall make decisions

for their department following the rules of MCF.

6.10 The head of the department and other heads shall hold meetings with the executives and

the head shall be the chairman.

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7. LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENT 7.1 Leaders can be appointed by the founder or chairman of MCF to head any department of

his choice.

7.2 The co-founder and appointed leaders have the right to present any person that portrays

excellent leadership skills to be gazette and accepted with respect to laid down

procedure in article 5.5(b).

7.3 Before a leader will be appointed, he/she has to have an aim and objective but must not

be contrary to the organization’s aims and objectives.

a. The leaders will submit their aims and objectives; that will be examined by

the founder/chairman, co-founder and the head of all departments before

appointment will be approved.

b. The leaders will be given couple of days to purchase anything listed by the

council.

c. All newly appointed leaders shall not have the right to be at the council

meetings for about two months or any time suggested by the chairman, but not

less than two months.

d. Appointed leaders also have the right to object and suggest ideas that can

improve the well-being of the organization and their department with respect

to the laws of MCF.

e. And leaders of MCF shall not have the right to be executives in any other

organization except their various churches that they attend that they can work

as members of that church.

8. MEMBERSHIP

8.1 Membership of the foundation is open to anyone who accepts the objectives, aims,

visions and basis of the foundation and has been confirmed.

a. MCF membership is not limited by natural boundaries and may include

people and organization who are interested or involved at any level of the

child and youth care field. 8.2 Interested persons who will like to join MCF will e examined by the leaders of the

department that he/she wants to join for a week.

a. The aspiring MCF member will also be taught by the outreach team for a

week.

b. After examination and new membership class, the person will be given a

number of things to buy.

c. The members will undergo feet washing and brotherhood prayers will be said.

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d. The departmental leaders will submit the names of the newly accepted

members of MCF to the chairman of the council.

e. The newly accepted members will have one week fellowship with the

founder/chairman of the foundation and after that, oath will be said.

f. No member or leader of MCF shall have the right to create MCF whatsoever

at any place unless appointed to do so. If found guilty, the person will be sued

and jailed.

8.3 AFFILIATION a. Upon an application in writing to the General council, an existing

organization/church may be considered for affiliation with Ministers Of Christ

Foundation.

b. An existing organization/church may qualify or be considered for affiliation

of:

It has twenty(20) or more

It has potential ministers and instrumentalists.

It has the same tenets of faith and ordinances as the MCF.

c. When accepted as an affiliate, the organization shall be subject to the

conditions of service of the MCF.

d. The leader of the church/organization shall be subject to the conditions of

service of the MCF.

e. The said organization shall be bound by this constitution.

8.4 ASSOCIATION a. Upon application in writing to the Chairman, an existing organization may be

considered for Association with MCF.

b. An organization/church may be qualified or be considered for association if

the organization has the listed qualities in article 8.3(b).

8.5 when accepted for Association, the said organization shall

a. Maintain its own name or change it to MCF upon agreement.

b. Receive oversight from the Chairman.

c. Be accountable to the chairman, on its financial integrity.

d. Accept correction and discipline when it is wrong.

e. Pay ten (10%) percent of its dues and gifts to the office of the chairman.

9. THE COUNCIL 9.1 COMPOSITION

There shall be a council, which shall consist of

a. The founder/chairman and co-founder.

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b. The head of all department and assistant head of all department

c. General Secretary.

d. The heads, deputy heads, and general secretaries of all the departments.

e. The founding members of MCF (only at the head office).

f. All president of the divisional group of all departments.

g. Retired council members may attend as members without voting right.

9.2 POWERS a. The council chairman of MCF shall have the right to terminate any member of

the council; when the members do not attend meetings regularly or are

habitual late comers.

b. The council chairman have the power to delegates the chairman position to his

trusted person when absent.

9.3 The council members have the right to make by-laws for proper management, including

procedures for application, approval and termination of membership.

9.4 The council members shall have the right to propose motions and participate in and vote

at meetings.

9.5 APPOINTMENT FOR VACANCIES. a. A vacancy in the council or department leadership appointment shall arise in

case of retirement, demise, resignation, removal from office, expiration of

tenure and the following shall be the procedure for filling the vacancy;

b. The chairman shall nominate candidates to fill various vacancies. All

nominations and appointments shall be ratified by the General Council.

9.6 FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTAL LEADERS. The departmental leaders shall have the following functions:

a. To execute policies and decisions of the council.

b. To act on behalf of the council and report to it in case of emergency.

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10. MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES 10.1 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

a. The Annual General Meeting shall be held annually at such a time and place

as the MCF Council determines.

b. The branch foundations shall delegate a minimum of ten (10) leaders, which

shall consist of the branch chairman, the branch head of all departments, the

branch general secretary, eight departmental leaders (heads of various

departments) and one appointed active president in a divisional group.

10.2 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING A Special General Meeting of MCF may be convened by;

a. MCF Council chairman or any departmental leader at any time; or

b. The secretary within one month of receiving a requisition in writing, signed

by at least eight (8) voting delegates; representing departments.

10.3 The announcement and conduct of SGM of MCF shall be subject to the same procedures

as those of the AGM.

10.4 QUORUM The quorum for any General Meeting shall be to qualified members of the

organization.

10.5 VOTING All questions arising at General Meeting shall, except otherwise provide for in

this constitution or the Regulation may be decided by a simple majority of

qualified members present and voting.

10.6 CHAIRMAN The chairman of any General Meeting shall be the founder/co-founder of MCF or

any delegate in the various regions. And they have an original but not a casting

vote, and when a vote results in a tie, the motion shall be regarded as defeated.

10.7 PROCEDURE a. Date

The annual General Meeting shall be held in the month of August in a date to

be decided by the council.

b. Agenda

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The agenda of the AGM shall be prepared by the council chairman and given

to the secretary to be made available in writing to qualified members at least

two weeks before the meeting.

10.8 BUSINESS At the AGM, the organization shall-

a. Receive the annual report of the branch foundations

b. Receive the audited account of the branch foundations for the previous

calendar years.

c. Deliberate on any matters affecting the foundation.

d. Suggest new ideas that will help grow MCF and the surrounded communities.

e. Amend the constitution

f. Endorse any amendment to the regulations.

10.9 ACTIVITIES a. High School Praise.

Every year, all MCF branches are to observe this annual event which has been

approved by the founder and co-founder of MCF. And it shall be organized in

June, but a time and place decided by the branch council.

b. Founding Members Week

The foundations shall observe the founding members week to appreciate their

effort to make MCF an outstanding organization. And it shall be celebrated

from 13th to 19th of March every year.

c. Loyalty Day.

This shall be celebrated in the month of January on 4th each year.

d. Ambassadors Celebration Day:

This shall be celebrated in the month of July on 23rd each year.

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11. SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES 11.1 The foundation leaders will meet to embark on spiritual activities like praying, fasting,

and preaching to people at any day/date and time decided by the council.

a. No leader shall have the right to absent him/herself for any other

reasons.

b. When absent, the particular leader will pay an amount which will be

decided by the General Secretary or any other person given the

mandate; based on your reasons.

11.2 The foundation will invite spiritual leaders of different congregations to lead us

spiritually.

11.3 Departmental leaders shall have all legal rights to engage their members into spiritual

activities provided it is accepted and backed by the scriptures.

11.4 The council will decide on a date that the foundation leaders and the members will

engage in spiritual activities together at a place and time decided.

11.5 Spiritual activities will not be based on any church formalities or procedures but the

leaders will decide on any procedure to use to suit all MCF members

12. AMENDMENTS OF THE CONSTITUTION 12.1 Subject to the provisions of this constitution, leaders may; by an Act of the council,

amend any provision of this constitution.

12.2 This constitution shall not be amended by the council when half of the council members

do not agree to the new provisions or are not present.

12.3 Sections Not To Be Amended.

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a. Notwithstanding anything in chapter 1,2 and 3 of this constitution. Leaders

shall have no right or power to amend this section.

b. Chapter 8.2 of this constitution shall not be amended by any council member

or leader of this organization.

c. Chapter 10.9 of this constitution shall also not be amended by any council

member or leader of MCF organization.

FORMS OF OATH

THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

I ……………………………. Do (in the name of the Almighty God swear) that I will bear true

faith and allegiance to the members and leaders of MCF as by law established; that I will uphold

the sovereignty and integrity of MCF, and that I will preserve, protect and defend this

constitution of MCF, (so help me God).

TO BE SWORN BEFORE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL AND ADMINISTERED

BY THE CO-FOUNDER OR ANY OTHER PERSON THE CHAIRMAN MAY DELEGATE.

THE DEPARTMENTAL OATH

I ……………………………. Having been appointed/ elected to the high office of a leader of

MCF (Dance Crew, Tabernacle Birds, Network, Outreach, Media, Health, Teamwork or

corporate social responsibilities) department; do (in the name of the Almighty God swear)

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(solemnly affirm) that I will be faithful and truthful to the members of the department and work

diligently to yield more production for my department, Ghana and MCF (so help me God).

TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE ASSISTANT HEAD OF ALL DEPARTMENT BEFORE

THE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS

THE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP OATH

I ………………………………. Having been appointed member of the council and MCF do (in

the name of the Almighty God swear) (solemnly affirm) that I will at all times well and truly

serve the MCF; I will uphold, preserve, protect, and defend the constitution of MCF at all times

when required; freely give my counsel and advice for the good management of the public affairs

of MCF and that I will not directly or indirectly reveal any matters that shall come to my

knowledge in the discharge of my duties and committed to my secrecy as a council member.(so

help me God).

TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE GENERAL SECRETARY BEFORE THE COUNCIL

MEMBERS

MCF BRIEF HISTORY AND FOUNDING MEMBERS MCF started in the year 2014 as “THE THREE WISE MEN FOUNDATION” since three

friends who were all boys started it. Our main aim was to be event planner, event

organisers and event managers. We then organized an unsuccessful bible quiz in august

2014, then we decided to change the name and aim of the organization. Then on January

2015 “THE THREE WISE MEN FOUNDATION” was changed to ‘MINISTERS OF

CHRIST FOUNDATION” our aim also changed and we wanted to make disciples for

God and also raise the image of all Ghanaian youths and finally promote religious values.

We then started MCF in a school known as Armed Forces Senior High Technical School,

since it was the school of the founders. And there the founders found wonder talents and

started everything with them. We then created MCF Ambassadors, formed departments,

organized events and now, MCF can be seen all over the world. It was just the hard work

of two friends, we have believers of God Worldwide.

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THE FOUNDING MEMBERS These are the faithful servants that decided to work with the founders and make their aim,

vision and mission a reality.

Desmond Tetteh Logan

Stella Aryeh

Jennifer Agbley Donkor Fafali

Eugenia Abena Ampofo

Cecilia NanaAma Dwomoh

Sandra Esi Amoakuah Botchway

Botchway Nathaniel

Asigbey Betty Emefa

MCF ANTHEM It’s a new day, but it feels old

Rise oh MCF, for the world awaits you

God bless MCF, and mode us

With all the virtues of life, victors to be

We will promote religious values

With the help of our God.

We will increase Christians worldwide

With the support of our Father.

And we will support and love all creatures

For the Creator loved us.

Long live MCF

Long live the world

Long live Ghana.

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MCF PROFILE SUMMARY AIM: - The main aim is to raise the image of Ghanaian youths, make disciples for the

kingdom of God and promote Christianity.

MISSION: - To promote Christian values by ensuring cordial relationships among

churches and youth across Ghana and the globe.

VISION: - Our lives must be worthy of emulations by being the top priority and

encouragement for all.

MOTTO: - Promoting Religious Values

SLOGAN: - MCF!! (Response) For Christ We Live.

MY QUOTES (KING JESUS)

1. You must be able to utilize your talent to make a difference,

for only your talent is what God will use to bless you.

2. Never miss it! Never be late at any MCF meetings

3. Feed on the word of God, drink from the word, sleep with the

word and work with the word.

4. To be a strong Christian is to be able to win souls for God

and live by example of what the Bible teaches.

5. God will only bless you when you work well always

GOD BLESSES ALL MCF MEMBERS AND EVERYONE WHO HAS

CONTRIBUTED TO THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF MCF. (KING JESUS

LUTHER KING & DESMOND LOGAN)