First Presbyterian Church
700 Wood Street
Clarion Pennsylvania 16214
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A word from the Pastor:
To the Saints at First Presbyterian Church,
We know that as a Church family we approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective and do not view the money Christians give to our church merely as a way to pay our bills. Rather, we see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting our church’s mission and ministry with a percentage of our incomes.
Our congregation’s stewardship committee has again chosen the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to emphasize the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year.
New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like the followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?” During morning worship on Consecration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make their financial commitments to our church’s missionary, benevolent and educational ministries in this community and around the world.
Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday (October 21st). We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card.
We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship.
We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team and governing board members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship.
Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday Events.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Kate