Article 1. Budget. 

As the work of the church is financially dependent upon the systematic giving of the people, so should the work itself be systematic and orderly. To that end, before the annual congregational business meeting, the elders and deacons shall prepare an annual budget for the coming year, and shall present said budget to the congregation at a properly called congregational business meeting for congregational approval.  The budget shall be considered the basis for the disbursing of funds. Any necessary unbudgeted item may be handled by the elders and deacons not to exceed $2000.00 without congregational approval.