Information About Our Church's Finances and Giving |
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"For I know how eager you are to do it…In fact it was this enthusiasm of yours
that stirred up many of them to begin helping.” 2 Cor 9:2
Our church is financially dependent on God's provisions. These provisions primarily
come through the generous and faithful gifts of the people who care about the ministry
of this church.
Our church's annual operating budget is approved by our congregation at our Annual
Congregational Meeting (usually held in February). We also have a list of pending special
projects and purchases awaiting funding. Click here for list.
A finance team of 6 church members recommends policies and procedures to the
Stewardship Commission. The Stewardship Commission reports to the church Session.
The Session approves any substantive changes in church finances and business operations.
11% of our annual budget and offerings goes to support Christian mission work in
our community, country and world (for a partial list of missions and Christian organizations
we support click here.
Designated gifts are welcome in our church. Special gifts can be designated for approved
building projects, capital improvements, benevolence needs, missions and ministries within our
church. We ask the designated giving be “over and above” people’s regular giving so as not to
hurt our general giving that takes care of our staff and ministries.
Pending Projects - For an approved list of items that are awaiting funding click here.
Special benevolence offerings are taken quarterly: 1) One Great Hour of Sharing,
2) Christmas Joy Offering, 3) Pentecost Offering, and 4) Peacemaking Offering (World
Communion Sunday). A portion of these funds stays here to meet local mission needs.
The balance goes to the Presbyterian Church USA.
Christmas Joy Offering for Staff - Between Thanksgiving and the end of the year, we send
out a letter and collect a special love offering that is shared among our ministers and support staff.
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