Benevolence
This ministry exists to help those in need understand Adonai's principles of
money management, transform the way money is used, and move past this
challenging situation. The Benevolence Ministry strives to establish and
maintain a caring, confidential program by providing emotional, spiritual,
and physical aid to those in the congregation and community. According to
resources, we will provide the appropriate short term or long term
assistance required based upon the nature of submitted needs.
Regardless of the situation, Beth Adonai and the Benevolence Committee
are always available to offer spiritual guidance and assistance through
prayer and Biblical counsel and, if required, referrals to caring, qualified
Christian counselors.
Beth Adonai has also established a food pantry to help meet immediate
needs of hungry people. The food pantry is supported by the individual
donations of those who attend Beth Adonai. We encourage individuals to
use coupons to help our the food pantry.
No more excuses for not giving to the food pantry...when a jar of Ragu
Spaghetti Sauce is on sale for $1.50, and you have a coupon for .50 cents
off that is doubled to $1.00 off at your store, do you know what you have?
You have a 50-cent jar of spaghetti sauce you can donate to the pantry.....
General Guidelines
Benevolence Funds are intended as a source of last resort, to be used when
the family or individual requesting assistance has explored all other
possibilities of help from family, friends, savings, or investments. It is
intended to be a temporary help during a time of crisis. Those requesting
assistance must also be willing to receive financial, family, and/or
emotional counseling.
Those requesting help must be willing to give the Benevolence Committee
permission to follow up on any of the information provided to the
committee. The committee will be sensitive to confidential issues.
The Benevolence Ministry operates on an annual budget and may be limited
as to how much monetary assistance can be provided.
Recipients
In order of priority, recipients of funds disbursed from the Benevolence
fund at the direction of the Benevolence Committee are:
1. congregation members
2. regular attenders
3. members of the community
4. ministries and other Christian agencies that serve people with the
same needs as those which fit the criteria for assistance from the
Benevolence fund, but which provide services Beth Adonai does not.
Criteria
The stated purpose of the Benevolence fund is to meet peoples’ basic
needs. Normally, these needs are defined as:
• lodging
• food
• clothing
• medical treatment
• transportation to or from a place of employment
• funeral expenses
• initial evaluation and professional counseling appointments
Procedure for Disbursement
A Request for Assistance Application must be filled out by the person
requesting help. The Benevolence Committee will take the request and
verify information to collaborate the need.
Processing the Request
1. The Request for Assistance Application is submitted to the
Benevolence Committee.
2. In a meeting or by a telephone conference, the Benevolence
Committee reviews the request and comes to a decision.
3. The person making the request is informed of the decision.
4. Checks are written and disbursed. As much as possible, checks from
the Benevolence fund will be payable to vendors, homeowners associations,
etc., rather than to the individual requesting assistance.
5. The Benevolence Committee will follow-up on the request and
direct the person to appropriate counseling opportunities.
This ministry exists to help those in need understand Adonai's principles of
money management, transform the way money is used, and move past this
challenging situation. The Benevolence Ministry strives to establish and
maintain a caring, confidential program by providing emotional, spiritual,
and physical aid to those in the congregation and community. According to
resources, we will provide the appropriate short term or long term
assistance required based upon the nature of submitted needs.
Regardless of the situation, Beth Adonai and the Benevolence Committee
are always available to offer spiritual guidance and assistance through
prayer and Biblical counsel and, if required, referrals to caring, qualified
Christian counselors.
Beth Adonai has also established a food pantry to help meet immediate
needs of hungry people. The food pantry is supported by the individual
donations of those who attend Beth Adonai. We encourage individuals to
use coupons to help our the food pantry.
No more excuses for not giving to the food pantry...when a jar of Ragu
Spaghetti Sauce is on sale for $1.50, and you have a coupon for .50 cents
off that is doubled to $1.00 off at your store, do you know what you have?
You have a 50-cent jar of spaghetti sauce you can donate to the pantry.....
General Guidelines
Benevolence Funds are intended as a source of last resort, to be used when
the family or individual requesting assistance has explored all other
possibilities of help from family, friends, savings, or investments. It is
intended to be a temporary help during a time of crisis. Those requesting
assistance must also be willing to receive financial, family, and/or
emotional counseling.
Those requesting help must be willing to give the Benevolence Committee
permission to follow up on any of the information provided to the
committee. The committee will be sensitive to confidential issues.
The Benevolence Ministry operates on an annual budget and may be limited
as to how much monetary assistance can be provided.
Recipients
In order of priority, recipients of funds disbursed from the Benevolence
fund at the direction of the Benevolence Committee are:
1. congregation members
2. regular attenders
3. members of the community
4. ministries and other Christian agencies that serve people with the
same needs as those which fit the criteria for assistance from the
Benevolence fund, but which provide services Beth Adonai does not.
Criteria
The stated purpose of the Benevolence fund is to meet peoples’ basic
needs. Normally, these needs are defined as:
• lodging
• food
• clothing
• medical treatment
• transportation to or from a place of employment
• funeral expenses
• initial evaluation and professional counseling appointments
Procedure for Disbursement
A Request for Assistance Application must be filled out by the person
requesting help. The Benevolence Committee will take the request and
verify information to collaborate the need.
Processing the Request
1. The Request for Assistance Application is submitted to the
Benevolence Committee.
2. In a meeting or by a telephone conference, the Benevolence
Committee reviews the request and comes to a decision.
3. The person making the request is informed of the decision.
4. Checks are written and disbursed. As much as possible, checks from
the Benevolence fund will be payable to vendors, homeowners associations,
etc., rather than to the individual requesting assistance.
5. The Benevolence Committee will follow-up on the request and
direct the person to appropriate counseling opportunities.
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