Article 4 - Services and Conventions

Article 4 - Services and Conventions

ARTICLE 4

SERVICES AND CONVENTIONS


4.1 PURPOSE

To propagate the Gospel and to deepen the spiritual lives of the Saints.

4.2 SERVICES

Church Services shall be held on the Lords Day (Sunday). There shall also be evening services on Wednesdays and Fridays for teaching and prayers. Services may also be held whenever necessary.


4.3 CAMPAIGNS

There shall be evangelistic campaigns in cities, towns and villages to enable new Assemblies to be opened.



4.4 RALLIES

Rallies shall be held in cities, towns and villages at times appointed by the District Head or Local Presbytery to carry the Gospel to the unsaved.



4.5 DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

There shall be district conventions under the chairmanship of the District Head or his representative(s).



4.6 AREA AND ZONAL CONVENTIONS

There shall be Area and Zonal Conventions under the chairmanship of the Area Head or his representative(s).



4.7 GENERAL CONVENTIONS

Whenever approved by the General Council, General Conventions may be held in one or more places under the chairmanship of the Chairman of The Church or his representative(s).


4.8 RETREATS

There shall be retreats at Local, Worship Centre, District, Area, Zonal and National levels to teach and train officers and members of the Church.


4.9 MINISTRY MEETINGS

The various Ministries of The Church may also meet as and when necessary.

SOURCE: The COP Church Constitution, 2016 Edition