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WELCOME TO THE ALAMANCE RESCUE MISSION
We hope your stay with us will be a meaningful experience. We are a non-profit organization whose main objective is to bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ and direct people to a worshipful knowledge of Him. We provide help for alcoholics, other drug users and to those in need.
To get things started off right let's agree on a few rules and regulations. You will be expected to comply with each of these guidelines. Your compliance will insure that you obtain maximum benefit from this ministry. Your non-compliance will result in disciplinary action or dismissal from the program.
Idle hands and idle minds are the devil's workshop. Therefore after years of experience and prayerful consideration, we have adopted the following guidelines for this ministry.
If you break one or more of the following rules, disciplinary action will be based on a decision made by the Mission staff. All decisions by staff will be prayerfully considered and based upon Biblical principals. If a decision is made to expel you from the program, a staff conference with a unanimous approval and a recommended time period with restriction from the property is required for re-entry into the program. ARM is an At-will ministry, which means that at any time either party can break this agreement for any or no reason.
I. GENERAL RULES
A. Initial period of restriction to Mission property of 30 days is required for each man.
B. After the initial restriction period, each man is required to make a service contribution of $55.00 a week to the ministry.
C. Each man who is physically able must actively seek employment after restriction period.
ØEmployment is generally expected within 2 weeks.
ØWhile searching for work, you will be expected to seek employment from 8-12 M-F and then report back to the mission to work the rest of the workday.
Ø Workday is M, T, Th, F 8-4 and W & Sa 8-2
D. The Office, storage rooms, kitchen, and bedrooms other than your own are "OFF LIMITS" without permission from staff.
E. All outgoing telephone calls are limited to 5 minutes. All incoming telephone calls are limited to 7 minutes.
Ø No phone calls allowed during restriction period.
Ø All cell phones must be surrendered to the office at the beginning of the restriction period.
Ø Cell phones may claimed (or bought) upon fulfilling the terms of the “Cell Phone Contract”
F. Attendance at all devotions, services, and special activities is required.
G. Each man must complete one Bible study course every 30 days.
H. Each man is responsible for his personal property.
Ø The Mission is not responsible for theft of residents' personal property.
Ø Personal property left at the mission will be held for only three days.
I. Use of the washing machine and dryer is scheduled according to rooms.
J. Eating and drinking are allowed only in the living room, dining room, or outside.
K. Weekly chores will be posted with the “dish washing schedule.”
Ø ALL chores must be done each morning
L. NO napping before the end of the workday without permission from staff.
M. The staff reserves the right to conduct searches of personal property at any time.
N. No walkmans, radios, “boom boxes,” or tape players are allowed in rooms 1 & 2; rooms 3 & 4 must have approval from staff before these items can be allowed.
Ø Mission staff must approve all tapes and CD’s.
Ø This includes tapes and CD’s that are kept in personal vehicles on mission property.
O. The staff will evaluate each man every 60 days for consideration of continued assistance or dismissal from program.
P. All passes must be requested in writing at least 24 hours in advance and approved by the director.
ØOnly one overnight pass per 30 days without unanimous approval by staff.
ØNo overnight pass for initial 30 days.
Q. Monday through Saturday, every man must make up his bed neatly before breakfast.
ØAll men must be in dining room at breakfast when the blessing is offered and remain until devotions are complete.
ØSundays, men who do not want breakfast may sleep in, however, each man must have his bed made and be dressed for church by 9:00 am.
R. All prescribed medications must be turned in to the office IMMEDIATELY.
ØMedications will be dispensed according to doctor’s prescription.
ØAll over-the-counter medications must be cleared with staff.
II. RULES CONCERNING CONDUCT
A. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION (we reserve the right to administer a breathalyzer test at any time). This includes mouthwash and cough medicine.
B. NO USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS (we reserve the right to administer a drug test at any time at residents expense).
C. NO SMOKING OR TOBACCO USE INSIDE OF BUILDINGS AND MISSION VEHICLES.
D. NO PROFANITY.
E. RESIDENTS SHOULD BE CAUTIOUS TO ALWAYS SHOW RESPECT TO ALL STAFF AND VISITING PREACHERS.
ØYou should never refer to them by their first name only (i.e. Brother, Preacher, etc.)
ØHebrews 13:24 says to “Salute (to show respect for the position) all them that have the rule over you.
F. Residents should be careful about sitting around talking about “war stories”
ØPhilippians 4:8, “ Whatsoever things are true,…honest,…just,…pure,…lovely,…of good report;…think on these things.”
G. No "bumming" from residents, visitors, or staff.
H. Any grievance and/or complaint should be written and submitted to the Director or person in charge.
I. Each man must maintain good personal hygiene (shower daily, wear clean and neat clothing, and keep bed linens clean).
J. Each man must be willing to offer his talents and/or labor to do his part in helping the operation and maintenance of Mission facilities.
K. No visitors allowed without permission from staff
ØNO visitors the first two weeks
ØVisitors must call Mission office first to set up time.
ØNo visitors allowed in Dorms or basement.
III. RULES CONCERNING DRESS
A. No shorts allowed between 6:00 am and 9:30 pm.
ØOnly shorts pre-approved by staff allowed between 9:30 pm and 6:00 am.
B. No facial jewelry allowed.
C. Shirts must be worn at all times and tucked in; tank-top tee shirts are not acceptable.
D. Clean pants (no jeans Sunday or special services) and a collared shirt must be worn for all services with shirttails tucked in.
E. In our efforts to provide you with necessary clothing, clothing voucher may be obtained from ARM staff.
Ø Any resident that leaves before completing his initial 30 days restriction will be required to return items received from mission
IV. RULES CONCERNING DAILY SCHEDULE
A. Wake-up time: Monday thru Friday: 5:30 a.m.
Saturday: 6:30 a.m.
Sunday: 6:30 a.m.
NO ONE IS TO BE UP MORE THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE WAKE-UP TIME!!
B. Morning Devotion and Breakfast:
Monday thru Friday: 6:00 a.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m.
C. Lunch: Monday thru Saturday: 12:00 Noon
(Upon request, a bag lunch may be obtained for residents who are employed.)
D. Dinner: Monday thru Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
E. Curfew: Monday thru Sunday: 9:30 p.m.
(Unless staff gives special permission.)
ANY RESIDENT RETURNING LATER THAN 8PM MUST REPORT TO OFFICE
F. Bedtime- Sunday thru Thursday: 10:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 p.m.
(Unless staff gives special permission.)
G. Church Services Sunday: You need to be ready to leave mission by 9AM & 5PM
H. Mission Services: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:00 p.m.
IV. RULES CONCERNING RECREATION
A. Television: Monday thru Thursday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday- 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Ø THE TV MUST BE TURNED OFF 30 MINUTES BEFORE SERVICES AND REMAIN OFF FOR 30 MINUTES AFTER SERVICES
Ø **The staff reserves the right to change or terminate a program at any time if it is perceived by the staff to be detrimental to the purposes of the ministry. **
B. The rec-room will be open 30 minutes after services on Sun, Mon, Wed, & Fri., after supper on Tues. & Thurs., and all day Sat.
Ø POSITIVELY NO GAMBLING ALLOWED.
Ø NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN REC-ROOM
Ø Rec-room is for residents and staff only
V. RESIDENT AGREEMENT
I am aware the Mission offers peer and Pastoral counseling and practical help.
I understand that any labor that I perform while a resident at the Alamance Rescue Mission is for my benefit and rehabilitation. Therefore, I understand that it is strictly volunteer and at my own risk and responsibility.
I have read or have had read to me the guidelines of the Alamance Rescue Mission and agree to abide by such guidelines and cooperate with the staff while a resident at the Alamance Rescue Mission. I understand that noncompliance with any of these guidelines will result in disciplinary action or dismissal from the program.
I further agree that the information I have given on the Admission Form is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that the Alamance Rescue Mission will NOT be responsible for my possessions under any circumstances.
I also further agree that for valuable consideration I hereby irrevocably consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by you, or anyone authorized by you, of any and all photographs which you have taken of me, negative or positive, proofs of which are hereto attached, for any purpose whatsoever, without further compensation to me. All negatives and positives, together with the prints shall constitute your property solely and completely.
(SEAL)
Signature
Date ______________
WITNESSES:
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Alamance Rescue Mission
Disciplinary Guidelines
The following guidelines may result in monetary fines
- Missing devotions
- First offense – $5.00 fine or three-day restriction extension if on restriction
- Second offense – $10.00 or six-day restriction extension if on restriction
The following guidelines may result in one-day dismissal*
- Laying on steps, tables, floor, living room, chapel
- First offense – one-day dismissal
- Wearing hats in the building, baggy pants, or other dress code infractions (or shorts, muscle shirts, etc. in public)
- First offense – one-day dismissal
The following guidelines may result in three-day dismissal*
- Missing or leaving any mission or church service
- Drug or alcohol test failure
- First offense – three-day dismissal
- First offense – three-day dismissal
- Profanity
- Eating or drinking outside of designated areas
- Laying on steps, tables, floor, living room, chapel
- Second offense – three-day dismissal
- Wearing hats in the building, baggy pants, or other dress code infractions (or shorts, muscle shirts, etc. in public)
- Second offense – three-day dismissal
- Tobacco use in undesignated areas
- In bed after breakfast, bed not made, or napping before the end of the workday without permission
- First offense – three-day dismissal
- Missing devotions
- Third offense – three-day dismissal
The following guidelines may result in one-week dismissal*
- Service Contributions unpaid
- In bed after breakfast, bed not made, or napping before the end of the workday without permission
- Second offense – one-week dismissal
The following guidelines may result in thirty-day dismissal*
- Drug or alcohol test failure
- Second offense – thirty-day dismissal
- Second offense – thirty-day dismissal
- Laying on steps, tables, floor, living room, chapel
- Third offense – thirty-day dismissal
- Wearing hats in the building, baggy pants, or other dress code infractions (or shorts, muscle shirts, etc. in public)
- Third offense – thirty-day dismissal
- Gambling
- Deception toward or lying to staff
- Failure to keep up with Bible study course (more than one month behind)
- In bed after breakfast, bed not made, or napping before the end of the workday without permission
- Third offense – thirty-day dismissal
- Possession of boom boxes, CD players, I pods, radios in room one and two (without permission in rooms three and four)
The following guidelines may result in sixty-day dismissal*
- Drug or alcohol test failure
- Third offense – sixty-day dismissal
- Third offense – sixty-day dismissal
The following guidelines may result in six-month dismissal*
- Drug or alcohol test failure
- Fourth offense – six-month dismissal
- Harassment of any kind
- Telephone harassment
- Fourth offense – six-month dismissal
The following guidelines may result in one year dismissal*
- Drug or alcohol test failure
- Fifth offense – one-year dismissal
- Pornography
- Fifth offense – one-year dismissal
The following guidelines may result in permanent dismissal*
- Threat to any staff member
- Accosting donors or guests
- Possession of weapons of any kind (pocket knives will be approved by check-in staff)
- Violence or violent horseplay
- Destruction of property
- Inappropriate (sexual) contact or advances of any kind
- Fire alarm activation
- Tobacco use in building
*If you are placed on a dismissal status,
· If there are fees or charges that are outstanding; your account must be brought up date before the readmission process can begin.
· There must be unanimous agreement among staff before re-admission can take place.
· Readmissions may also include extended restriction times or other additional prohibitions as the administration determines best for the resident.
· These dismissals are calculated in a twelve- month time frame and reset at the anniversary of the completion of the last disciplinary action. Dismissal procedures will automatically be reset after the resident has been away from the mission a year or more. This excludes permanent dismissal.
· Any dismissal and re-admission of a resident is at the discrimination of the administration. At any time, it may be determined that the ministry of Alamance Rescue Mission is not sufficiently matched to the specific needs of the resident. In which case re-admission may be postponed or denied.
