Members of FRCM Aladura are forbidden to engage or participate in:
Any form of idolatry, fetish ceremony or cults, black magic and charms.
Cigarette or tobacco smoking or snuffing or any type of weed smoking or snuffing is forbidden to members of the FRCM Aladura.
Consumption of any form of alcohol, wine or any strong drink that can intoxicate is forbidden to members of FRCM Aladura as the odour of all these – cigarettes, tobacco, alcohol, etc. – are repugnant to the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Consumption of pork or any food offered as sacrifice to idols or other powers of darkness is forbidden to members of FRCM Aladura.
Members are forbidden to wear apparels made of black or red materials except for professional reasons.
Male and female members are forbidden to sit together side by side within the Church and its premises.
Female members cannot enter the Sanctuary without appropriately covering their heads.
Female members during menstruation are not allowed to come within the precincts of the Church until after their sanctification after seven clear days; and where the menstruation extends beyond seven days, two clear days should be allowed for after stoppage before sanctification.
Female members are forbidden from entering the altar area or leading the congregation in worship.
In FRCM Aladura, only white candles are to be used. Coloured candles are strictly forbidden.
Fornication and adultery are forbidden in the FRCM Aladura.
Holy is the LORD and all who worship the Lord should endeavour to be clean in body and in soul.
Clapping of Hands and Dancing in the Prayer House. Psalms 47:1- 2; 98:8-9
Drumming and Dancing in the Prayer House. 2 Kings 11:12-13, Isaiah 55:12, Ezekiel 6:11, Exodus 15:20, Psalms 149:2-4; 150:1-6
Shouting of Halleluyah. Revelation 19:1,4,6; 14:7-15
The use of Holy Water. Isaiah 12:3-4, Ezekiel 36:25, John 5: 2-9
The use of Candles. Revelation 1:12,20, Exodus 25:31
The use of Incense. Luke 1:9-10. Revelation 8:3-5; 5: 8-9, Hebrews 9:3-4
The use of a girdle. Matthew 3:4, Revelation 1:13, 15:6, Isaiah 5:27, Ephesians 6:13-14, John 13:4, 1 Kings 18:46.
Having an Altar in the Prayer House. Revelation 8:3-5, 11:1, 16:7, Genesis 8:20, Leviticus 6:9-12, Exodus 30:1
Women are not to be inside Chancel. 1 Timothy 2:11-14
Non-wearing of Shoes in the Prayer House. Exodus 3:5-6, Joshua 5:13-15. Members can use footwear while in their white garments except inside the prayer house (church auditorium)
Covering of the Head by Female. 1 Corinthians 1:5-6
Non-Covering of the Head by Males (in the church). 1 Corinthians 11:4-9
The use of palm leaves. John 12:13, Revelation 7:9-10, Leviticus 23:40
The Use of Olive Oil in the Church for Healing and Anointing. James 5:14-15, Mark 6:12-18, Psalms 23:5, Leviticus 24:1-4, Isaiah 61:1
Cross bearing – meaning Torture symbol of Christ. Matthew 16:24
Death & His Resurrection to Glory and Victor. Colossians 1:20, 1 Peter 2:21- 24, Luke 9:23
Wearing of white Prayer Gown. Revelation 3:4-7, 4:4, Leviticus16:4 Revelation 7:9-15. The FRCM Aladura member is easily identified in a white long garment with a girdle (white, purple, and yellow- depending on the service arm in the church) and cap (for women).
Prayer and fasting; Jonah 3:6-10, Isaiah 58:1-end, Esther 4, Matthew 4:1-2; 17:21, Mark 9:29.
Alms giving, Collection of Money in the Church. Proverbs 28:27, Acts 20:35, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Luke 6:38, Romans 15:25-26
Speaking in tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:1-25
The use of staff. Exodus 4:17; 8:5, Mark 6:8
Being in trance during worship service. Mark 9:1-10, Matthew 17
Ringing of Bell. Exodus 19:19, Psalms 81:3, Isaiah 27:13
The dead are not to be carried into the church. Jeremiah 16:18, Matthew 22:32.
Births: Female baby – Mother stays at home for 7 days before naming. A total of 90 days before appearing in the presence of God to give thanks. Male baby – Mother stays at home for 7 days before naming. A total of 41 days before appearing in the presence of God to give thanks.