About the CLC
MISSION
As we work, worship and play, our chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The Advent Christian Life Center gives us the opportunity to glorify God by reaching out to all His children (young and old). Just as we were created by God, we have been re-created in Jesus Christ. Knowing this, we extend out re-created lives to others as we invite our neighbors to recreate with us in Christian Fellowship. We believe that this approach will enable Advent Presbyterian Church to minister in a wholistic manner to all who accept out invitation. With this Christian Life Center comes a responsibility to use all that has been entrusted to us as a tool for the building of Christ's Kingdom.
GOALS
The goals of the Christian Life Center are to glorify God, to encourage fellowship within Christ's Church, reach out beyond Christ's Church, and to promote wholism in all people that use the Christian Life Center.
The mission of the Christian Life Center is best supported by accomplishing the goals of the center. The goals are best supported by the following objectives of the Christian Life Center:
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To provide quality, well balanced programming that promotes Christian values and learning.
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To provide a staff and leadership that understands and is committed to the mission of Advent Presbyterian Church and the Christian Life Center.
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To provide opportunities for all of God's Children to enjoy Christian Fellowship.
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To encourage everyone to contribute to the Ministry of the Christian Life Center by sharing their talents and gifts.
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To reach out by sharing facilities, programs and messages.
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To offer special invitations to visitors of the Christian Life Center to become involved in the spiritual, intellectual and physical selves.
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To serve as a resource for individual self improvement.
PARTICIPATION
Members
Membership in the Christian Life Center is open to Advent Presbyterian Church members and their immediate family. Membership is available to others at the discretion of the Recreation Committee.
Persons 13 years of age or older may enroll as members of the Christian Life Center. An underage child must be accompanied by an adult.
Christian Life Center membership is open to members of the Memphis Presbytery and their families.
Guests
Members are encouraged to bring guests. (More than 3 guests per visit requires CLC staff approval.)
Guests of the Christian Life Center are required to fill out a guest card if one is not on file.
When the member leaves, the guest must also leave.
Visitors
Visitors are outside groups, teams, etc (i.e. organized sports teams).
The sponsor of the visiting group or team is required to sign the visitors register, supplying the sponsor's name and group or team, etc.
Visitors must comply wit all policies and procedures.
Visitors are the responsibility of the church or group with which they come.
Visitors are to stay in the particular area where their group is participating and are not allowed free access to the entire building.
REGULATIONS
The facility is to glorify God and each person participating should "glorify Him in all endeavors."
The Christian Life Center is an important ministry of Advent Presbyterian Church, and those participating should dress and conduct themselves appropriately.
Entrances and exits will be made through the main lobby only. Other entrances may be used for Sunday Church School, Youth Club and other special programs.
All members, guests, visitors and V.I.P.'s are required to check in at the Control Desk. Guests, visitors and V.I.P.'s will need to complete the proper information card if one is not on file.
Smoking is not allowed in the facility.
All food and drinks shall remain in the Snack Area. EXCEPTION: For special events, refreshments can be served in other areas with CLC staff approval.
Equipment will be available for check-out at the Control Desk.
Please use equipment for its designated purpose. Any equipment which is damaged by neglect or lost must be replaced by the individual or group responsible.
GYMNASIUM
Gym shoes must be worn at all times on gym floors. *No "wheelie" shoes are permitted.*
Shirts are to be worn at all times.
No food, drink or chewing gum will be allowed by participants or spectators.
WEIGHT ROOM
This is a highly specialized, programmed area; therefore, participants must adhere to the following rules:
- Have the Weight Room orientation by an authorized CLC volunteer or staff member.
- Be 16 years or older (or accompanied by an adult). No children under the age of 13 are allowed to use the Weight Room at any time.
- Wear some type of long pants such as sweat pants, warm-up or similar attire.
GAME ROOM
Game parts may be checked out at the Control Desk.
Children under the age of 13 must have adult supervision to use the Pool Table.
RACQUETBALL
Courts may be reserved by CLC members up to three days in advance. Reservations are for one hour only. Waiting time is 15 minutes, then reservations may be lost. No back to back reservations allowed.
No black balls or wooden racquets are allowed.
All racquets must have an approved protection on the head. (Racquets are also available for check-out at the Control Desk.)
All racquetball participants are requested to wear protective eyewear. (Eye guards are also available for check-out at the Control Desk.)
SKATING
Skating will be a programmed activity. (No free time skating.)
Skates brought by individuals must be approved by a CLC staff person before they may be used in the skating area.
Socks must be worn while skating.
Skates are only allowed in Gymnasium and in Snack Area.
Please report any mechanical failure of the skates to a CLC staff person as soon as observed.
*No "wheelie" shoes are permitted.*
LOST & FOUND
The Lost & Found is located at the Control Desk.
Lost items will be returned to the owner when requested and properly identified.
Lost & Found items which are not claimed within 30 days will be donated to a worthy organization.
HOURS
The Christian Life Center hours of operation will be posted at the Control Desk.
The Christian Life Center will be closed prior to regularly scheduled church-wide meetings and will remain closed during said meetings.
The operational hours of the Christian Life Center are set by the Recreation Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS
The CLC facility will not be available for private parties.
Use of crafts room granted by permission of CLC staff or by participation in planned workshops and events.
INTERPRETATION
All situations not specifically covered in this list of policies will be acted upon if and when the need arises at the discretion of the Christian Life Center Professional staff and/or Recreation Committee.
Policies and procedures are reviewed periodically by the Christian Life Center Staff and Recreation Committee and may be augmented or altered as deemed necessary. Any suggestions are welcomed and should be given to the Christian Life Center Professional Staff or to a member of the Recreation Committee.
The Christian Life Center Staff and Recreation Committee will be responsible for interpretation and enforcement of all rules.
