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Church of the Foursq Uare Gospel in Sri Lanka (Incorporation) Act (No. 37 of 1986) - Sect 3

General objects of the corporation

3. The general objects of the Corporation shall be
(a) to propagate and disseminate the religious principles embraced in the Foursquare Gospel as presented in the CREEDAL STATEMENT "compiled by Aimee Semple McPherson, Founder of the parent Church, namely, the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, 1100, Glendale Boulevard Les Angeles California, United States of America, (hereinafter referred to as the" parent Church") and which CREEDAL STATEMENT is fully declared and set out in the Second Schedule hereto;
(b) to operate exclusively for charitable, religious or educational purposes in furtherance of the objects specified in paragraph (a) of this section and to
(i) establish, maintain and conduct suitable organizations and to supervise the affairs of the members of such organizations in their relationship to the Corporation;
(ii) license and to ordain ministers of the Gospel and missionaries for the furtherance of the word of the Church in Sri Lanka and all foreign .countries in accordance with the rules promulgated by the Board of Directors of the Corporation;
(iii) establish, own and operate schools of collegiate grade and of any grade less than such grade;
(iv) establish, maintain and conduct missions endeavour to promote the furtherance of the Gospel in Sri Lanka and all foreign countries according to the rules promulgated- by the Board of Directors of the Corporation in conformity with the principles enunciated in the Creedal Statement;
(v) promote, foster and protect the interests of the believers of the Foursquare Gospel in Sri Lanka and to safeguard the rights and privileges of such persons;
(vi) establish churches and religious organizations for the dissemination and propagation of the Foursquare Gospel in Sri Lanka, subject to rules of the Corporation;
(vii) undertake charitable and human development activities;
(viii) do all such acts as may be deemed necessary and conducive to the spiritual advancement of mankind through the study and practice of the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
(ix) do any and all acts or things necessary suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of any purpose, or for the attainment of anyone or more of the objects herein specified or which shall at any time appear conducive thereto or expedient therefor, if not inconsistent with the provisions of any laws which might apply to the accomplishment of such purposes or attainment of such objects;

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