Pentecost Offering
The Pentecost Offering is traditionally received on the day of Pentecost (May 11, 2008). It provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Congregations are encouraged to keep 40 percent of the Offering to support ministry with children at risk in their communities.
The General Assembly’s portion (60 percent) provides leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports children-at-risk programs at the national level. Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised over $7 million for these ministries that benefit younger members of God’s family.
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Lives will improve in New Orleans and Congo in 2008 — thanks to you! PW groups will begin collecting money for the two Birthday Offering grant recipients in the spring. The grants will allow for the rebuilding and expansion of a school in New Orleans, and will provide building materials, textbooks and teacher training for schools in Congo.
A group headed by Jennie Clifton and Connie Worley has been formed to raise awareness and money to provide mammograms for women in Toccoa who can't afford to pay for them. A 10 - 15 mile walk is scheduled for September 27th as a kick-off event for October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Session has agreed to provide containers for the narthex and fellowship hall where you may place your loose change or donations to help with this worthy cause.