Statement from Women’s Council

This is the statement from the Women’s Council held on July 31, 2017.

http://peace-in-paradise.blogspot.com/2017/08/womens-council-july-31-2017.html

This is the quote from Preserving the Restoration page 511-512, that was used as the given guidelines at the time to organize the council.

“If a man’s worthiness to function is called into question, then a conference can be convened to deal with the question. In removing authority, at least two witnesses should speak against the accused, and he should be allowed to speak on his behalf and call such witnesses as he chooses. Men can be witnesses, but only women are allowed to vote. Removal should be by unanimous vote of the women present, with at least 12 votes against a man to end his authority to act in the fellowship community. As for his family, he is free to do as he chooses, but he cannot act in the community until restored by the vote of a conference of that community.”

In prayerfully considering how to work out the details, it was given to have 15 women.  This was in the event that if one of women was unable to attend , or if after evidence someone was undecided and could not vote, there would still be 12 to have a vote.   A unanimous vote of at least 12 was needed to remove his authority to act in the fellowships.

This process was put in place to bring balance and accountability to those men performing ordinances, and to perform the ordinances in righteousness unto the Lord.

We are grateful for the women who took the time and effort to do this.  It was a difficult process for everyone involved.   It has been a sacrifice.  Blessings and love to all of them.