Ward leaders, home teachers and visiting teachers, or secretaries should get the new address of the members so que They know of its intention to move out of the ward. If a member moving from the wing while the new address, every effort shouldnt be made to find out the location of his new residence, including The Following actions:
If after these steps Following the secretary can not figure out the new member’s address, the bishop may authorize him to send the member’s record for the file “Address Unknown”.
If a person moving to a ward and stay away for more than three months, the secretary shouldnt Normally transfer the membership record for the new wing. As an exception, the record is not transferred if the member intends to return after staying temporarily out of the ward because of work, even if the period of absence is longer than three months.If a person moving from the wing, but are staying away for less than three months and you intend to return the membership record remains in the home ward . If leaders are unsure of where the record shouldnt be maintained (as in the case of a member who is in prison) They make sure que que stay in the ward can best take care of the member’s needs.Back to the top
Mission and Temple Presidents PresidentsThe mission president’s membership record and que of his wife are kept in the home ward Unless children Accompany Them in fulfilling the calling. If the children Accompany Them, the records of the mission president, his wife and children are transferred to the ward in Which They During the mission will reside.The membership record of the Temple President and his wife must remain in the home ward .Other church assignmentsIf members have Church assignments outside their home ward , Their financial and membership records are kept in the home ward . If the appointments require members to change his home ward for three months or more, and the children follow Them, your membership record shouldnt be transferred to the new wing.Full-Time Missionaries recordsRecords of full-time missionaries serving under the direction of a mission president, or temple area, remain in Their home ward .Back to the top
The membership records of young single adults shouldnt be in the ward to Which They Belong. Leaders and clerks shouldnt devote particular attention to updating records. To avoid delays and loss of records or information about the location of people, secretaries may Also keep an unofficial record for young single adults who move frequently.Back to the top
The records of members who are based in a hospital or a nursing home shouldnt be kept in the ward que can best serve Them. In most cases, it is the wing That Is the nursing home or hospital. Ward leaders shouldnt Ensure que these members receive the benefits of the full program of the Church, the far as possible.Back to the top
When a member to join the military service for training, the membership record is kept in the home ward until it is sent for a longer period at a particular military base. At que team, the member shouldnt contact the home ward and Provide the name and address of the new wing, so the secretary can transfer the membership record.If the member spend a long time at sea, is sent to a war zone or is not Within the boundaries of a stake or mission, your membership record is kept Usually in the ward to serving your military base.Back to the top
Members who travel constantly and have no fixed address shouldnt refer to the bishop of Their main place of residence, Which will be designated to your home ward . This ward shouldnt keep membership records, and ward leaders shouldnt contact the members. Financial contributions and tithing declarations shouldnt be made in this ward.Back to the top