2006-12-21 01:35:15 · 8 answers · asked by righteous 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Benevolence is giving to help others who are not as well off as you are. (Food pantries, hunger relief, etc.) In some churches, this work is handled on a denominational (churchwide) level, so the giving to the denomination may be called benevolence as well. The benevolence committee is in charge of collecting and distributing those funds.
2006-12-21 01:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by angel_light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, benevolence literally means act of kindness, charity, giving out of generosity.
When we consider it in the church, we can refer benevolence committee to the reason for choosing deacons in the Bible (Acts 6): they are to generously and accordingly give to the needy in their society. The members of this committee can also be refer to deacons.
2006-12-21 02:02:55 · answer #2 · answered by Bankemmy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a committee that decides how money is appropriated to monetary needs within the church or to people outside the church.
2006-12-21 01:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be the same as an outreach committee to help people who need food, clothing, a place to stay...not sure though.
2006-12-21 01:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a committee who helps those in need.
2006-12-21 01:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Outreach group to those that may need help. The elderly, home bound folks,families who've had recent tragedy's, sick children, collect for local food banks.etc.
2006-12-21 01:45:34 · answer #6 · answered by <><><> 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They help the poor.
2006-12-21 01:37:07 · answer #7 · answered by wizzygirl10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2006-12-21 01:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by turtle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋