When the debt on a chapel became a burden, it was proposed that one in 12 members should collect offerings regularly from the 11 allotted to him.
She continued Seymour's tradition of no collection plates in the church, using discreet boxes at the entrances of the churches to collect offerings.
Deacons and Deaconesses guide worshipers to their seats and collect offerings.
Their primary duty is to pass the sacrament to members on Sundays and collect fast offerings.
The captain of that vessel would collect offerings, put them in a sack, then throw another sack overboard with fish heads and rusty nails in it.
It stands to reason that where there's sacrifice, there's someone collecting sacrificial offerings.
Used to collect offerings, a saisen box is in essence a standard coin box, save for the fact that the top cover is a grate.
The bishop is also responsible for the physical welfare of the ward, and thus collects tithing and fast offerings and distributes financial assistance where needed.
She would not collect alms from servants, but would only collect offerings from mothers, wives or daughters of high-ranking Sardars.
In addition, the church collects numerous special offerings - for the pastor's anniversary, the building fund and even a legal defense fund.
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