1.        Facility reservation request forms are located in the Church office.

2.        Persons requesting to reserve the facilities are encouraged to return reservation request
            forms to the Church Secretary no less than two (2) weeks prior to the requested date of use.

3.        The Pastor is responsible for approving and/or denying facility reservation requests.

4.        In the absence of the Pastor, the Board of Trustee Chairperson is responsible for approving
            and/or denying facility reservation requests.

5.        In the absence of the Pastor and Board of Trustee Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson is
            responsible for approving and/or denying facility reservation requests.

6.        Persons reserving the facilities must sign a copy of this policy indicating their understanding
            and agreement to comply with the requirements as stated herein.

7.        Reservations for facility use shall be recorded on a designated calendar posted in the Church         
            Secretary’s office.

1.        This policy includes the following:

a.        Sanctuary:
            To help offset the costs of air conditioning, heating, lighting and other utilities, the fee for use
            of the Sanctuary shall be $75.00.  This fee does not include extra fees required due to
            damages, missing property or additional cleaning. The person reserving the Sanctuary shall
            be responsible of protecting Church property and flooring from candle wax.  The person
            reserving the Sanctuary shall also be responsible for cleaning and removing all decorations
            immediately following use unless prior arrangements have been approved by with the Board
            of Trustees.  There shall be no charge for the Sanctuary when used for a funeral.
 
b.        Fellowship Hall:
            To help offset the costs of air conditioning, heating and lighting, the fee for use of the
            Fellowship Hall shall be $100.00.   This fee does not include extra fees required due to
            damages, missing property or additional cleaning.   The person reserving the Fellowship Hall
            shall be responsible for cleaning and removing all decorations immediately following use
            unless prior arrangements have been approved by the Board of Trustees.  There shall be no
            charge for the Fellowship Hall when used for a family meal following a funeral or as a place
            for family gathering during the viewing in the Church.

c.        Education Wing:
            To help offset the costs of air conditioning, heating, lighting and other utilities, the fee for use
            of the Education Wing shall be $100.00.  This fee does not include extra fees required due to
            damages, missing property or additional cleaning.  The person reserving the Education Wing
            shall be responsible for cleaning and removing all decorations immediately following use
            unless prior arrangements have been approved by the Board of Trustees.  There shall be no
            charge for the Education Wing when used as dressing rooms for a wedding in the Sanctuary
            or for a private family area used prior to or following a funeral.

d.        Recreation Area:
            The fee for use of the recreation area shall be $25.00. Recreation Area equipment may not
            be moved without prior Board of Trustee approval.  The person reserving the Recreation
            Area shall be responsible for cleaning paper plates, paper cups, etc. immediately following
            use.  There shall be no fee charged for member use of the Recreation Area.

e.        Parking Lots:
            The fee for use of the Church parking lots shall be $25.00. This fee shall be waived if the
            Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Education Wing or Recreation Area have been reserved.  The
            person reserving the Parking Lots shall be responsible for cleaning immediately following use
            unless prior arrangements have been approved by the Board of Trustees.  There shall be no
            fee charged for member use of the Parking Lots.

f.        All Furnishings:
            No additional fee is required for use of furnishings.  Removal of furnishings from Church
            buildings shall be prohibited except for member use of the "old" tables which may be used
            with approval of the Pastor, or, in the Pastor’s unavailability, the Board of Trustee
            Chairperson or, in the Chairperson’s unavailability, the Vice-Chairperson.  Members using
            the "old" tables shall be required to pay additional fees for damages.

 g.        Dishes & Silverware:
            The fee for use of dishes shall be $25.00.  Following use, the user is required to wash the
            dishes and replace them in the proper cabinet or drawer.  This fee does not include extra
            fees required due to damages or additional dish washing. Removal of dishes, including
            silverware from the building is prohibited.   There shall be no fee charged for member use of
            dishes and silverware.

h.        Hymnals:
            Removal of hymnals, given as memorials, from the Church is prohibited.  Removal of other
            hymnals from the Church shall be permitted at the Pastor’s discretion.

1.        Smoking in Church buildings is prohibited.

2.        Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Church property.

3.        Firearms are prohibited on Church property.

 VII. Church Members

1.        Facility Use:
            First United Methodist Church members shall not be charged for facility use when sponsored
            by them but, to help offset the costs of air conditioning, heating, lighting and other utilities,
            members are encouraged to make a donation for each facility used.

2.        Cleaning:
            For reservation of the Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall and Education Wing, an additional $50.00
            each shall be deposited to cover additional cleaning required. If the facilities are adequately
            cleaned as determined by the Pastor or, in the Pastor’s unavailability, the Board of Trustee
            Chairperson or, in the Chairperson’s unavailability, the Vice-Chairperson, the deposit shall
            be refunded. A copy of the signed page (i.e., Page 4) shall be filed in the Church office.

1.        Because of the evangelistic benefit in having the Church facilities used for Ms. Shirley’s
            Preschool Christmas Party, Graduation Ceremony and preschool events, Ms. Shirley’s
            Preschool shall not be charged for facility use but, to help offset the costs of air conditioning,
            heating, lighting and other utilities, is encouraged to make a donation when used.