SCHURCH CONFESSION AND STATUS

Here is the status of FKM-NY base of our foundations and organizations. This status is divided into three main parts. The part "A" is the basic status stipulating that we are disciples of Jesus Christ. That part can`t be changed under any circumstances. From this comes the FKM-NY`s confirmation of faith , stating that we are Christian Church.

The part "B" and "D" state the foundation status and can be changed later depending on the situation and evolution of the Church.

The part "E" indicates the regulations to amend the current status of the parties "B" and "D".

Note that the "Sunday, December 26, 2004 General Assembly has fully adopted this status to govern FKM-NY church.

  • A-FOUNDATIONS:
    • 1-Name of the Church:

      FIANGONANA KRISTIANINA MALAGASY NEW YORK (Malagasy Christian Church of New York) FKM-NY (Malagasy acronym).

    • 2-The FKM-NY:

    • Our root stands with the precepts of Christian churches on the belief in one God TRIUNE
      (Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.)
      -Believe in God , the Father, maker of this world
      -Believe in Jesus Christ ,Son of God, crucified, dead for the salvation of all sinners and resurrected for our justification.
      -Believe in the Holy Spirit, comforting and teaching God
    • -We based fundamentally our faith in the Bible scripture, and only the Bible.
    • -We live and work together to evangelize the salvation of Jesus Christ to everyone, the world according to its precepts. Finally accomplish these aims will be baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19), The Education of communion at the Last Supper, Christ, following the Eucharist, Christ according to (Luke 22: 14-20), respect of marriage according to Christian and Biblical foundation with Association of man and woman (Genesis 2: 21-24) and compliance and the Home of all the people baptized and confirmed belonging to other Christian congregation to share communion together and glorify God TRIUNE.
  • B-ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH
    • 3.a-FKM-NY does not discriminate against anyone who wants to glorify God together.
    • 3.b-FKM-NY has an administrative structure responsible to manage all affairs of the Church, this is executive office structure.
    • 3.d-This office is in charge of finding the congregant who will in turn responsible for religious education and responsible for the conduct of a mass as different as be in Pastoral work.
    • 3.e-The Office is the senior officer of various legislative and executive work done. Major decisions concerning life of the Church will be deliberated by members of the office and will then be deliberate during the General Assembly of the Church.
  • D-THE OFFICE OF THE CHURCH
    • 4.a-The office is elected by the General Assembly of the Church and its mandate will be 2 years. Currently it is composed of 9 persons who must be baptized and received communion before taking their responsibilities. The president will be elected first and follow after the Eight other officers.
    • After 4.b-Up to the elected people to meet later and elect the following functions among them:
      -Secretary,
      -Treasurer,
      -Commissioners.
    • 4.d-Before running office all officers must attend a religious training linked to their responsibilities of Christian service and also to their respective administrative functions.
    • 4e-Members will be appointed into various committees and groups referring to different branches linked to the Church. There will be other groups or committees in charge of branches which one are necessary to the functioning of the Church:
      -Building/ Meetings dates and hymns / sound system.
      -Choir
      -Sunday-School
      -Dorcass
      -Communications.
      -Bible-Study and Pastoral visits.

      Deacons lead each committee but the work will be for the whole church. The Bible Study and Pastoral visit committee will be the responsibility of the pastor, and affiliated deacons.

    • 4f-Office will meet at least twice per year for routine business of the Church. For urgent matters, it is possible to call a meeting in agreement with all the office members.
    • 4g-The Church keeps the different books as follows:
      -Book of Church`s Registration
      -Treasurer book
      -Guestbook
  • E-AMENDMENT OF THE STRUCTURE

    Can be restructured Part B-Structure of the Church and also Part D-The Office, to improve the life of the Church. Section A-Foundations instead can`t be changed under any circumstances because it states the confession of faith of the FKM-NY Christian Church.

    Done in Queens, New York, today November 21, 2004. The pastor and the committee that drafted the status:

    Mr Norbert Rakotomalala,
    Mr Andre Rasandiharisoa
    Mr Armand Randresihaja
    Mr Samoela Randretsanilo
    Mr Pascal Rafamantanantsoa
    Mr Percy Ranaivohajarivony
    Mrs Bakoly Rajerison
    Mr Jean-Claude Rakotoniaina
    Mr Carol Razafindrakoto
    Pastor Samoela Andriani