St. Joe General Baptist Church

                                                                                                 17537 State Hwy FF

                                                                                              Bloomfield, MO  63825

                                                                                              

 

                                                         Our hands are outstretched in love to serve, to reach, to teach, to lead to Christ.

 

                                                                                              Church Facility Use Policy

 

St. Joe General Baptist Church is pleased to make our facilities available for various events. We desire to help families and groups with their purpose, and also to wisely manage the use of our facilities. Our policies are designed to help us insure that the interests and purpose of the church are maintained as we offer our facilities to others.

When you submit the reservation/ informational form you are agreeing to abide by our policies.

 

• All forms must be reviewed and signed and payment received prior to finalizing the scheduling of the event. 

• Any damage to the facility, its contents or the surrounding property is the liability of the signing party.

• No smoking or use of any tobacco products is permitted in the facility.

• No alcoholic beverages, weapons or controlled substances are allowed on the premises.

• All food, drink and paper products must be brought in by the signing party.

• No food or drink in any area except the dining room and gym.

• No church equipment, utensils, table, chairs or other items are to be removed from the facility. 

• If our tablecloths (white only) are used, a cleaning/pressing fee will be charged.

• No one is allowed in the classrooms, unless the sanctuary is being used for a wedding. 

• Children are not to be left unsupervised or unattended anywhere in our facilities.

• Thermostat must be returned to the original setting, if adjusted.

• If the nursery is used, toys must be put up and dirty diapers thrown in the dumpster.

• Diapers, wipes, snacks, etc. in nursery are for church use only.

• No decorations may be attached to the walls, ceilings, furniture, or fixtures. Only dripless candles may be used.  All open candles must have a globe covering except those used in candelabras. No open candles are permitted in the pews. A drop cloth is required under all candles used in the pulpit area to protect the floor.

• Birdseed, rather than rice or confetti, may be thrown outside the building as the couple depart.

• No sparklers or anything that will leave wires, soot, or other debris are allowed on the premises.

• Pews may not be moved.

• No weddings will be scheduled on Sundays or holidays.

• The sanctuary will be open for  wedding rehearsal the day prior to the wedding. Times will be arranged upon approved reservation.

 

Fees/Deposits

Sanctuary (for weddings) $200

Fellowship Hall (includes eating area, kitchen, and gym $200

Audio-video Technician (for rehearsal and wedding) $200

Cleaning of table linens, if used (white only) $15/linen

Cleaning/damage deposit $500 (will be returned after the event unless there is damage to facilities or property, loss, or extra cleaning is required)

 

*Only St. Joe Church’s Audio-Video Technicians are authorized to operate our equipment.

 

*Above fees (except for table linen cleaning and Audio-video Technician) are waived for active members of St. Joe. However, a donation is appreciated to help defray the costs of utilities and maintenance.

 

*Active members may not reserve the facilities on the behalf of other individuals/groups.

 

*If our Pastor’s services are requested, it is at his discretion if he wishes to request a fee for his services.

 

*Our facilities may be tentatively reserved by contacting Sabra Mayberry at 573-820-0197. The Reservation and Information Form must be completed and returned, along with fees paid, prior to final approval.

 

*St. Joe Church’s leadership reserves the right to deny or refuse any individual the use of our facility.

 

Reservation and Information Form

 

Date________________

 

Name of requesting party________________________________

 

Address_______________________________

             _______________________________

             _______________________________

 

Phone__________________

 

Type of Event____________________________________________

 

Requested Area:  Please circle all areas being requested.

  Kitchen          Dining Area          Gym          Sanctuary

 

Requested Time 

   Date________________________

   Arrival Time__________________

   Departure Time_______________

 

I understand that I am directly responsible for all areas of the activity building to be left cleaned, thermostats returned to the proper temperature, and in the order I found it.  

 

Signature of Responsible Party:________________________________

 

Date:_____________________________

 

St. Joe-Check Off List for Building Usage

 

Please check off each item as you complete prior to leaving the building.  Then sign, date and leave on kitchen counter. 

 

___No decorations attached to walls, ceilings, furniture or fixtures.

___All trash bagged up and taken to the dumpster. This includes dirty                     diapers, if nursery is used.

___Floors swept/vacuumed.

___Counter tops wiped down.

___Thermostats returned to original temperature.

___Bathrooms picked up (trash taken out, toilets flushed).

___Lights turned off.

___If white tablecloths are used, place in labeled tub for cleaning.

 

Building Emergency Contacts

Scott Mayo 573-614-2138

Ernie Long 573-748-0038

Cheryl Mayo 573-614-2139