Ever wonder where those Special Offerings we have go. Here
is an explanation.
There are two kinds of special offerings:
(1) those that are dedicated to the ministry and mission of our
own congregation; and
(2) those that are designated for special purposes beyond ourselves.
The special offerings for our local ministry and mission
are the following:
Initial,
Per Capita,
Fuel,
"Special",
Easter,
Thanksgiving, and
Christmas.
These special offerings may be given using the special, properly
named envelopes that are in the offering envelope boxes distributed
to most of us at the beginning
of the year.
The special offerings that are designated for special purposes
beyond ourselves, and for which special envelopes are distributed
at the appropriate time in the Epistle or the pews, are the following:
February: Church World Service Blanket Offering,
Lent : One Great Hour of Sharing for hunger, disaster
relief and the self-development of people,
May: Birthday Offering of Presbyterian Women,
May/June: Pentecost Offering for children at risk and youth
and young adult ministries,
October: Peacemaking Offering for the support of educational
programs locally (25%) and nationally (75%),
November: Thank Offering of Presbyterian Women,
December: Cliristmas Joy Offering for emergency relief
for widowed spouses and families of deceased Presbyterian ministers,
and in support of Presbyterian related racial/ethnic colleges
and schools,
To Be Determined: Ichabod Crane Project of the Columbia
County Habitat for Humanity.
All giving is good. All of the special offering opportunities
that support the work of our church, locally, nationally, and
globally, are worthy ofour support. Individuals and families are
encouraged to give as interest, ability', and conscience may provide
guidance.