The Hand of Hur, Inc.

Bylaws

A Maryland Nonprofit Corporation

Article I)   Name and Location

Section 1)     The name of the Corporation shall be “The Hand of Hur, Inc.”

Section 2)     The “Corporation” maintains its principal office at 293 Bray Hill Lane, Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland.

Section 3)     The Directors of the Corporation shall have full authority to change the principal office from one location to another. Any change of this location shall be recorded by the Secretary on these bylaws, along with the date of the address change.

Section 4)     The use of other locations to conduct the Corporations business is permitted as designated by the board of Directors

Article II)Purposes

Section 1)     “The Hand of Hur, Inc.” is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

Section 2)     The Corporation is organized more specifically to further the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world, by fulfilling our purpose here on this earth and the commandments that God has given us. This will be done by;

A)    Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ to as many people as possible throughout the world through evangelism and missions.

B)    Educating all Christians, helping them to develop toward a full Christian maturity, and teaching and encouraging the importance of worship and fellowship.

C)    Training up believers throughout the world for an effective ministry, helping each one discover the gifts and talents that God has given them.

D)    Being a large influence in the spiritual, social, moral, physical, intellectual, cultural and economic development of each person, community, city, state, and country that we work in.

E)     Developing projects and ministries throughout the world. These projects and ministries may include, but are not limited to; Christian churches, schools, universities, seminaries, rehabilitation centers, orphanages, support centers, communications, and many others, based on the needs that arise year after year throughout the world.

F)     Serving unselfishly, in Jesus’ name, meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those we work with throughout the world.

Article III)         Essential Beliefs

Section 1)     There is only one God. God is a trinity, made of the father, son and the Holy Spirit. There are no other Gods before or after God. God is holy, he knows all things, is all-powerful, is everywhere, and is sovereign. God created all that exists. God has always been God.

Section 2)     Jesus is God. He became a man. He has 2 natures: divine and human. Jesus came to earth as a man, lived a sinless life, and he died on the cross as the perfect sacrifice. His sacrifice was a substitution for us. He rose from the dead in his physical body to show his power over death and sin. He then returned to heaven and will one day return visibly to earth. Jesus is the only way to God the father.

Section 3)     The Bible is God’s word to us, and is inspired by God. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian living.

Section 4)     Man was created in God’s image, perfect. Spiritual and physical death entered the world because of Adam’s sin. All people have sinned and all are separated from God, unless spiritually reborn.

Section 5)     Man’s only hope of redemption of sin is through Jesus Christ, and his death on the cross. He died as the perfect sacrifice, for us and our sins, so that we could have eternal life through him. Salvation is a free gift from God, but we must accept it. Being a “good” person or doing “good works” will never make up for our sin. Only by believing and trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. Salvation begins the moment that a person receives Jesus into his life by faith.

Section 6)     People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God, through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. Hell is a place of fiery judgment. To be eternally in union with him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence.

Article IV)                    Directors and Officers

Section 1)     Directors

A)    Powers. Subject to the limitations and requirements of the state of Maryland, and any limitations in the Articles of Incorporation and these bylaws, all activities of the Corporation will be conducted, and all powers shall be exercised, by or under the direction of the board of Directors.

B)    Number. The authorized number of Directors shall be, until changed by amendment of the articles of incorporation or by a bylaw duly adopted by the board, such number as may from time to time be authorized by resolution of the Directors, provided that such number shall be no less than three (3), nor more than eleven (11).

C)    Term and Election. Directors shall serve one (1) year terms and may serve successive terms and shall hold office until a successor has been designated and qualified or until earlier resignation or removal. Election of Directors will be the first item of business in the annual meeting of the board.

D)    Requirements. All board members must be at least 18 years of age, and they must be a born again Christian and be in full accordance with the statement of faith of the Corporation.

Section 2)     Officers

A)    The offices of the Board consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. One person may serve both the Secretary and Treasurers office at the same time. Their duties are as follows.

(1)   The President shall convene regularly scheduled board meetings, shall preside or arrange for other members of the executive committee to preside at each meeting in the following order: Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. He shall present at each annual meeting of the organization an annual report of the work of the organization. He shall see all books, reports and certificates required by law are properly kept or filed. He shall be one of the officers who may sign the checks or drafts of the organization, and he shall have such powers as may be reasonably construed as belonging to the chief executive of any organization.

(2)   The Vice-President will preside over committees on special subjects as designated by the board. He shall in the event of the absence or inability of the President to exercise his office become acting president of the organization with all the rights, privileges and powers as if he had been the duly elected president.